The Farmhouse

About this property

Set amongst stunning countryside, in a peaceful location on the outskirts of the town of Okehampton, is this stunning semi-detached cottage, Middle Corscombe Farm Annexe. Adjoining a Grade II listed partially thatched farmhouse, this spacious accommodation has incredible rural views, acres of land to roam, walking trails to the river and an outdoor camp kitchen with barbecue equipment, this property is ideal for a family or group of six wanting to explore the incredible countryside of the nearby Dartmoor National Park. Accessed up a long graveled driveway, with off-road parking for three cars, enter the property to find a dining room, with stunning flagstone flooring, decorated in vibrant teal hues, with a feature fireplace and a table set for six, where you can dine together as a group and enjoy the incredible countryside views that surround you.

Next is the galley kitchen, compact but well-equipped, you will find a fridge/freezer, electric oven, microwave and dishwasher to take care of washing up duties. The sitting room also has flagstone floors, with chic and luxurious sofas in striking plush amethyst to unwind on whilst enjoying the warmth from the wood burning stove and watching the Smart TV or enjoying a family movie night. Adding to the contemporary Edwardian feel of the ground floor, is a handy cloakroom, while upstairs you can find the family bathroom with a shower over bath, so you can choose whether you want a relaxing soak or a quick shower to begin each day.

The first floor welcomes you with a calming, antique French décor and beautifully sanded wooden flooring throughout, there are three bedrooms to choose from, including a master king-size double with en-suite shower room, a double and another double with a single bed, all spacious with ample storage space for your belongings. Outside, the property has a seating area surrounded by lawns where you can enjoy alfresco dining, with access to the shared outdoor pool and sauna. As well as exploring the surrounding grounds, you can enjoy walks to the river, spot deer in the meadow and build dens in the woods with the children, before returning to watch the sun go down with friends while sitting down to a meal cooked over the stone fire pit in the outdoor dining area.

Very popular with walkers, Belstone village is less than a mile away and has a pub and shop, while the village of Sticklepath also has very good pub grub and the town of Okehampton is a 10-minute drive away with a castle and Victorian arcade, as well as many unique shops to peruse. There are lovely walks around the Dartmoor National Park to the Tors, enjoying varied scenery from rolling hills to moorland to ancient woodland. Middle Corscombe Farm Annexe is a stunning retreat from which to explore Dartmoor National Park. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1020491 & 1020498, together sleeping 15 guests.

Okehampton is a busy market town on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park and within easy reach of the highest and most dramatic areas of the moor, where Yes Tor rises to above 2000 feet. The rolling hills of Devon lie to the north, where small farming villages nestle amidst woods and fields with plenty of gently flowing rivers. The Roadford Reservoir offers a multitude of water sport activities and fishing opportunities. Okehampton has many attractions to visit, including a medieval castle overlooking a wooded river valley, the Museum of Dartmoor Life and Okehampton Train Station, which has been restored to its 1950s glory, running trains along a scenic route to Meldon, the highest station in southern England. The town offers spectacular views across Dartmoor, access to fabulous walks, plenty of farm shops and country inns serving good food where visitors can spend time relaxing and unwinding amongst unspoiled countryside.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x double with single bed.

Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.

Cloakroom.

Kitchen.

Dining room.

Sitting room with wood burning stove

Oil central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Smart TV, DVD Player and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 3 cars.

Garden with outdoor seating area and BBQ, shared swimming pool, tuck shop, indoor sauna and outdoor kitchen with BBQ and fire pit.

Sorry, no pets or smoking.

Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1.8 miles.

Note: Check-in is from 4pm.

Note: The pool is not heated and is only available from the last week in May until the end of September; opening hours of the pool are 9-11am and 4-7pm and there is a rota of 2 hours per cottage and there is a rota of 2 hours per cottage; the indoor sauna is also available at these times only.

Please note: 3 night minimum stay.