Self Catering Accommodation for Large Groups - nr Plymouth- Devon - Ideal for Parties and Weddings

Grade II listed Victorian mine captain's residence, built in 1855, fully renovated in 1994.
Pictures and articles throughout the house reflect Ian's global travels as a photojournalist including Camel Trophy, Yukon Quest and Raleigh International expeditions

Perfect for large self catering groups - family parties - weddings. Nr Plymouth

7 bedrooms + cabin (see below), all with radios, magazines, duvets, blankets; all bed linen provided.

2 sitting rooms. Victorian working log/coal fireplace; 6 sofas, 3 armchairs,pouffe,bean-bag, 28-inch TV/freeview TV receiver, 16-inch TV/VCR/DVD, radio/CD/tape player. Video library: films, documentaries, music, sport, cartoons etc. Dartmoor maps, guidebooks, pictures, trails. Books, magazines, National Geographic, Scrabble, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Chess, Draughts, Dominoes etc

Dining room. One big table, seats 18 – 20. Heated food cabinet: hot plate: heated vegetable server. Children's high chair Plates, glasses etc.

Big groups, big meals, BIG dining room table

Kitchen. 2 pine tables, benches, chairs.
5-ring ceramic double electric oven,fridge-freezer; fridge, microwaves. Kenwood mixer/blender, toaster, coffee maker, 2 electric kettles, teapots, coffee pots, etc. Cookery books, cutting boards, tea towels etc. Rechargeable torch, Hostess heated serving trolley; ceiling airer
Washing machine; dishwasher;iron/ironing board
Spice rack, radio, goldfish, plants.

3 bathroooms/4 toilets. Shower-bath/loo; double shower/loo; electric shower; handbasin/loo; outside loo; shower radios, scales etc

Bedrooms: •  Double kingsize pine bed •  Single bed, bunk set (3) childrens'room •  Two single beds •  Double pine bed (handbasin) •  Double, three singles (handbasin) – large family room •  Five singles. Large family room. •  Double and single pine beds (downstairs beside bathroom).(Suitable for disabled access). •  Rustic orchard cabin, bunk set (2); winter heated + sauna - unusual, cosy, slightly detached from group, not for children

Pine bedroom, one of seven

Please note that the additional bedspaces are only to allow comfort and flexibility, and that the house capacity is actually 18 – 20.

Geese in the meadow's June flower display

The all-weather barbecue in the orchard

GROUNDS . Set amongst nine acres of Dartmoor National Park
Front lawns – secluded relaxation area, shrubs, benches, picnic tables, summerhouse.
Rear orchard – covered permanent bbq area; 2-seat sauna cabin; lookout tower (views to Cornwall ).
Kids' play area beside house – treehouse, Wendy house, swings, slide, climbing frame, monkey bars, punch bag, treewalks, rope ladder etc.

Adjoining species-rich hay meadow – badminton net/games box (rounders, cricket, Frisbees, football etc.)
Wetland nature area. Pond (fenced) – hammock, arbour, landing stage, seats.
Goats, geese, ducks and guinea-fowl are kept on the property
Woodland footpath to open moor, badger setts and village pubs.
Dawes tandem bicycle is an optional extra.

Weekly guide prices for a full house, 18-20; reductions may be possible for smaller groups.
N.B. Rates parallel to those of several large letting agencies

Jan/Feb/Mar. £1350-£1700 (Half Term £1700) Easter. £2000 - £2250 April. £1800 May. £1800-£2450 (Bank Holiday £2450) June/July. £1950-£2250 July/August £2500 Sept/Oct. £1500-£2200 (Half Term £2100) Nov/Dec £1400-£1750 Xmas. POA - Length of stay variable New Year. POA - again variable, depending on numbers/length of stay

Weekend rates begin around £1000 and can be flexible and negotiable, depending on numbers, time of year and length of stay.

Rates for courses, seminars, day groups, etc. are also available and competitively negotiable.

Prices are inclusive of electricity, linen, and oil, coal and log charges where appropriate; a refundable good housekeeping/damage deposit is required on all bookings.

Out of consideration for other guests and also due to free-ranging livestock, I am not able to accommodate dogs.

The Smithy - just completed, Summer 2006

Just yards from the big house, a fully restored workshop/studio/recreation facility is available for group use by arrangement and an additional supplement; included are lighting, power points, sink facility, work furniture, log grate, sofas, table tennis etc. Call for further details.

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