Coachman's is situated in a cobbled courtyard in the grounds of the village's old rectory, parts of which date back over 400 years. The cottage sleeps two adults in an antique double bed in the cottage's only bedroom. A cot and high chair can be provided for infants as can a foldaway guest bed for a child.

The kitchen area has recently been fully refurbished and has a modern built in electric cooker, microwave oven and a good selection of kitchen equipment.

The stairs lead to a spacious bedroom that has an antique double bed and dressing table as well as a built in wardrobe. Adjacent to the bedroom is the bathroom with a full size bath, though a shower attachment is fitted the restricted headroom makes it's use for more than hair washing impractical.

The wood burning stove in the living area should provide you with sufficient warmth whatever time of year you visit, additional wood is provided free of charge and can be found in the courtyard. Electric heaters are also provided throughout the cottage. All linen including pillows, quilts and towels are provided inclusive in the price, however you are requested to bring your own beach towels. A washing machine and a freezer are available adjacent to the cottage for your use.

The house has extensive gardens of approximately 3 acres, which are available to those occupying the cottage to enjoy. Garden furniture and a small barbeque are provided.

These are a group of three cottages situated in a truly rural location but just half a mile from the Bideford to Okehampton road. The renowned Tarka Trail is only 500m away and is a public footpath/cycle path built on the bed of the disused Okehampton to Barnstaple railway line. It follows the course of the River Torridge for much of it's length and joins up with the North Devon Coast Path at Bideford and Barnstaple.

The cottages are situated on the edge of a Shire Horse Washing pond and used to be part of the Smytham Manor Estate. This pond and the surrounding area are home to a myriad to of wildlife including our own breeding pair of Moorhens.

The cottages have been converted from agricultural buildings to modem high standards yet retain a lot of their original features and charm like exposed woodwork and stonework. They are all centrally heated and have an excellent range of facilities including bathrooms with full size baths and showers. They also have modem well-equipped kitchens with sufficient equipment and cutlery etc. for at least the number of occupants.

All bed linen and towels, with the exception of beach towels, are provided free of charge as is the central heating and electricity. Regrettably we have to make a small additional charge if you want to bring your pet with you

Shared between the three cottages is a purpose built utility room with a washing machine, tumble drier and freezer. There is also a payphone for guest's use and a barbeque. Though some fuel for this is provided guests are requested to replace what they use for the benefit of others.

The pond is fenced from the cottages to increase the safety for children and a play area is provided away from the pond with swings and a seesaw etc. A picnic table is provided in the grounds for the use of guests.

There is ample car parking adjacent to the cottages.

This is a two-bedroom cottage believed to be the original bake house for the Manor and has beamed ceilings and the original cloam oven still in situ. There is a colour television, VCR and stereo provided with a selection of videotapes and CDs. There is a well-equipped modem kitchen with built in electric cooker and fridge with icebox as well as a microwave. French doors open on to a large south-facing patio with patio furniture and is bordered by the stream that feeds the pond. The stairs lead to a double bedroom, a twin bedded room and a modem bathroom with a full size bath with a shower over. A bed settee is provided downstairs for occasional extra accommodation a cot and high chair can also be provided for infants.

The largest of the three cottages, this has three bedrooms and a kitchen /diner separate from the lounge. There is a colour television, video and stereo provided with a selection of CDs and tapes. There is a fully equipped, modern fitted kitchen with fitted fridge and an electric oven and hob as well as a separate microwave. French doors open to a large patio area which overlooks the pond and is provided with patio furniture. The stairs lead to a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a bedroom with full size bunk beds. A modern bathroom equipped with a bath and shower over is also on the first floor. A cot and a high chair are provided for infants.

This is a two bedroomed cottage, with beamed ceilings. There is a colour television, video and stereo provided with a selection of CDs and tapes. There is a fully equipped, modern fitted kitchen with fitted fridge and an electric oven and hob as well as a separate microwave. French doors open to a patio area which overlooks the pond and is provided with patio furniture. The stairs lead to a double bedroom with four poster bed, a twin bedroom and a modern bathroom equipped with a bath and shower over. A cot and a high chair are provided for infants.

To make further enquiries and to check availability contact us at:

Tom & Sue Downie, Staddon House, Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JR United Kingdom.

You can also visit our main website, where you will find information on the local area and prices.

www.creamteacottages.co.uk