Windover Farm Cottage - Honiton, Devon, England

Property Facilities

• Historical Property
• over looks the ruins of Dunkeswell Abbey - a 12 century cistercian abbey and scheduled monument.
• With Exposed Beams

• TV
• Video or DVD
• Internet Access

• Microwave
• Dishwasher
• Fridge/Freezer
• Washing Machine
• Type of Cooker: electric 2 oven cooker with a 4-ring ceramic hob above.
• Dining Table Seats: 8

• 1 Double Bed(s)
• 2 Single Bed(s)
• Bed Linen Provided

• Bath
• Power Shower
• Towels Provided
• Hairdryers (1)

• Central Heating
• Wood Stove

• Garden: A 1/4 acre lawn at the rear of the cottage with an elevated patio. Also, a small walled cottage garden at the front of the property.
• Patio
• Parking

• Countryside views

More Information

Accommodation Comprises:

• Two bedrooms, one double and one twin with countryside views.

• Bathroom complete with bath, separate shower cubicle with power shower and heated towel rail.

• Fabulously equipped kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer and food processor.

• Downstairs utility room with WC, sink and washing machine, coat airing facilities and a boot rack.

• Cosy lounge with log burner in an inglenook fireplace, comfy leather sofas for relaxing, character furnishings and deep window seats for soaking up the views.

• Dining room with seating for 10 people should you wish to entertain during your stay.

• Study area with desk and easy chair.

• Large garden offers privacy for you as well as a great space for children to play.

• Elevated patio overlooks the large garden.

• Off-road private parking for 2 vehicles. If you require additional parking, please contact us to discuss.

• If you have a dog then why not look up Westown Holiday Camp for dogs. On this farm situated in the heart of the Culm Valley just 2½ miles from Windover Farm cottage your dog can live as family. No kennels, just acres of green fields and a river that dogs love to mess around in!

• Small walled front garden and cobbled path leads up to the front door.  In season there is beautifully fragrant honeysuckle and old fashioned roses.

What about extras to make your stay extra special and comfortable? At Windover Farm Cottage there are lots of extras to make your stay a truly memorable, stress free and relaxed holiday.

• Welcome goodies include a freshly baked home-made Victoria sponge cake, a pack of our own sausages and a pot of home-made jam or marmalade along with tea, coffee, sugar and milk.
  

• Children are very welcome here at Windover Farm Cottage and to help you we provide by arrangement if you need them, a high chair, stair gate and travel cot as.  Also available by arrangement should you require them are changing mats, a steriliser, a 3-wheel pushchair and baskets of toys, games, books and DVDs to suit children of different ages.

• Enjoy the comfort of sumptuous Egyptian cotton bed linen, all-seasons duvets and quality mattresses for a good nights sleep.

• Fluffy white hand, bath towels and bath sheets are available for your use. You will find these folded in the airing cupboard ready for you to use.

• All electricity is included in the price.

• The oil fired central heating is there for your warmth and comfort.

• For your entertainment during your stay there is a digital TV (with built-in freeview), a DVD player, HiFi system and CD player/radio. There is also a CD and DVD library for your use.

• A free starter pack of kindling and logs for your stay are provided. The firewood is sourced locally from sustainable woods.

• Get in touch with us and order one of the hampers made up from local foods and produce or vegetable box and this can be delivered ready for your stay.

• For your convenience why not make an on-line supermarket order to be delivered between 10am and 12 noon on your arrival day. That way your shopping will then be unpacked ready for your stay.

• Windover Farm Cottage is part of a 15 acre farm so during your stay you can enjoy meeting the rare breed Gloucester Old Spot pigs, the various breeds of hens and the geese and ducks.

• If you need extra storage for bikes, push chairs etc, there is The Old Dairy which also houses a variety of outdoor play equipment including a sand pit, ride-on toys for toddlers, bats and balls, cricket stumps and goal posts to keep the children amused.

• Enjoy watching the variety of garden birds that are attracted by the peanut and mixed seed feeders, home-made fat balls and dried meal worms. Enjoy watching them from the kitchen or the garden. A easy to use bird identifying chart is available to help you get started. Look out for green woodpeckers, robins, long tailed tits and delightful gold finches.

• In good weather enjoy relaxing on the sturdy hardwood garden chairs.  There is also a table for eating al fresco and a BBQ  which is available on request. Sit out and soak up the beautiful rural views.

• Being within the Blackdown Hills AONB, this is a great area for walking and we have a full set of Ordnance Survey maps you can use during your stay.

• The River Madford adjoins the farm and around this river you may be lucky enough to spot some wildlife.  The rare species supported by the river include Kingfishers and water voles. Enjoy watching out for wildlife during the day or by night, sit on the patio and listen to the owls, the river gently flowing by or just sit out and watch the stars.

• The cottage is within a Conservation Area and to boot is within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The rural views are tremendous and the location itself gives a wonderful sense of space and freedom. Enjoy breathing in the fresh country air.

• And in the garden ...there is a hen arc and 3 lovely hens (called Chocolate, Bridget & Copper). These lovely hens will keep you in fresh eggs during your stay.

Terms
25% of the hire charge is required to secure the booking. The remainder of the hire charge falls due 8 weeks before your stay.

Local Attractions

Killerton Gardens, West Somerset Railway, Quad World, Dunkeswell Abbey, Hestercombe Gardens, Cedar Falls health farm, Exeter, The landrove; Parachute School (with Sky Dive UK at Dunkeswell Airfield), take to the skies in a Tiger Moth (with Ace Flight at Dunkeswell Airfield). Locals towns of Wellington, Honiton, Taunton, Cullompton and Exeter offer interest and great shopping!

Nearest Train Station or Airport: Taunton railway station and Exeter Airport

Recommended Places to Visit: Paignton Zoo; Shopping at Clarks Village, Street; Exmoor and Dartmoor; Tropiquaria; Crealy Adventure Park.

Annual Events: Wellington Farmers Market - third Saturday in the month

Recommended Places to Eat Out: Culm Valley Inn, Culmstock, Half Moon, Clayhidon, Castle Hotel, Taunton, Kings Arms, Stockland West Bay Fish Restaurant, West Bay, Bridport. Lots of recommendations on our website

Local Sports: horse riding, fishing, golfing, parachute jumping