The Lodge - Quarry Hockford Cottages - Tiverton, Devon, England

The Accommodation: There is a ground floor WC and shower room, and an upstairs bathroom and WC. The Lodge is furnished to a very high standard and has full oil-fired central heating making it an ideal retreat at any time of year. In the fitted kitchen there is a dishwasher and washing machine. Because of the idyllic rural location, there are country views from most windows in the property and you can enjoy spotting birds and wildlife all around.

There is a separate games room where you can play table tennis and darts plus a new all-weather hard tennis court for the exclusive use of our guests.  

In addition to the Lodge we have two luxurious barn conversions - The North and South Barns. Both of these barn conversions sleep up to four people.  For details please see our website (link at bottom of page).

Please visit http://www.quarryhockford.co.uk to find out more about the holiday cottage, amenities, surrounding area and places to visit in Devon.

Situated above the cottages is “Chimney Down”, a beautiful open stretch of common land, ideal for dog walking, with spectacular panoramic views across Exmoor to the North and Dartmoor to the West. Within half a mile is the Staple Cross Inn, a 17th century pub serving food. Locally there are many attractions including National trust properties such as Knightshayes Court and Killerton House, and fishing and sailing can be enjoyed on Wimbleball reservoir. A trip on the West Somerset Railway, the country’s longest steam preservation railway line is only 12 miles away.

Travel: Tiverton Parkway

Good places to visit: Exmoor National Park Dartmoor National Park North and South Coasts

Annual Events: A year round programme of events in Devon.

Good places to eat: The Globe at Appley (4 miles)

Local Sports: Tennis, Sailing, Golf, Fishing

Tiverton is just 10 minutes' drive from West Pitt Farm and offers a range of shops, markets and cafes and restuarants.   It is in the heart of rural Devon where two rivers, The Exe and Lowman meet and was once a thriving centre for the woollen industry.

Tiverton has a town trial, castle and museum to visit.  There are excellent market days where local produce and products can be found.  Heathcoat's textile factory which has been in operation since 1816 has a factory shop open to the public where a wide range of lovely fabrics can be purchased.

The Grand Western Canal is well worth a visit for canal walks or a horse drawn barge trip.  Cycle hire is available too.  There is fishing, bird watching and the Devon Badger Watch locally.  At Knightshayes Court, a fine Vicgtorian house which is now a National Trust property, there are formal and woodland gardens, a kitchen garden and lots of events throughout the year for all the family to enjoy.

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