About this property
Nethercott House is a spectacular Victorian house situated in the countryside village of Iddesleigh near Hatherleigh, Devon. It is used in term time by Michael Morpurgo's charity Farms for City Children, but at other times is a magical place for great gatherings of extended family or sociable groups of friends. The accommodation enjoys a games room and rambles over three floors, a wonderful place to completely relax and spend special time together. Head into the large hall and from here you can turn to the sitting room with its toasty wood burning stove. The grand dining room is reminiscent of Harry Potter with its array of tables and chairs and bay windows. Stepping through the home, the kitchen and accompanying pantry are well-equipped for cooking up a feast for the whole group. The children can keep entertained by playing table tennis and table football in the games room. Head on upstairs to eight bedrooms on the first floor, five fabulous dormitory-style bunk rooms (with 2'6" beds) at the front and two twins, plus a further single at the back. On the top floor is a light bright work room leading to a double bedroom. Outside is a glorious amount of space with lawns, a fire pit, two ponds, Dartmoor views and access to two rivers and the Tarka Trail. At the back are traditional farm buildings and a veg garden. You probably won't want to go far from this rural escape, but if you do there's a great pub in the village and lots to explore in the little farming town of Hatherleigh. There are lots of footpaths in the area, including the wonderful Tarka Trail to walk or cycle, or you can fish in the River Torridge. The coast at Bude is a great day trip. Nethercott House is a unique destination for enjoying the company of friends and family in an idyllic setting.
In the centre of rural Devon, there is an ancient market town called Hatherleigh made out of thatched and cob dwellings. Hatherleigh is a great central position for the coast-to-coast long distance track, which includes the well-known Tarka Trail, and is located in the Torridge Valley, approximately seven miles from the boundary of the Dartmoor National Park. The town itself has an interesting assortment of eateries, country inns, and craft shops. Okehampton Castle, the lovely RHS Rosemoor Gardens in Torrington, and even the imposing surfing beaches in Bude are all accessible by car. Hatherleigh is ideally situated to visit this part of Devon due to its central location.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Nine bedrooms.
Eight on the first floor: 1 x 4 2'6" bunks with en suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x 3 2'6" bunks with shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC on landing, 1 x 4 2'6" bunks with en suite shower room with double shower, WC and basin, 1 x 4 2'6" bunks with shower room with two showers, basin and WC on landing, 1 x 5 2'6" bunks with en suite shower room with two showers, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
1 x single (which can be converted to a double bed, on request) with en suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en suite bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Four cloakrooms with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Artwork room.
Games room.
Hall
Central heating, electric panel heaters with wood burning stove.
AGA cooker, oven, hob, microwave, 2 x fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
WiFi, Phone, table football, table tennis, selection of books.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Cot and highchair available on request.
Off road parking for 8 cars.
Large garden with lawn, furniture and firepit.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 3.2 miles, pub 1.4 miles.
Note: There is no TV at this property.
Note: There is an unfenced drop in garden and two ponds: please take care.
Note: Check-in is 5pm, check-out is 10am.
Note: Towels are not provided at this property