The Old Rectory is an impressive Victorian property located on the edge of a quiet north Devonshire village. It is located in a stunning setting with extensive beautiful grounds and breathtaking views over the green rolling valley. The accommodation is traditional with a contemporary twist creating an excellent choice for a combined family holiday, weekend parties, weddings or an inspirational setting for a works retreat.

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Location

The Old Rectory lies at the edge of the village of Chulmleigh, set behind electric gates and high walls to the village and open to the countryside beyond. It is only 25 minutes from the coast. The house is around 3 hours from London by car or 2 hours by train. The nearest train station is Tiverton which is 30 minutes away. Exteter airport is around 50 miles from the house.

The History

The gardens have been restored over the last ten years with ballustrading and steps to lower lawns rebuilt from imported Maltese fossilized limestone. A champion-sized artificial grass covered tennis court and a large salt water swimming pool are later additions.

The Accommodation

The property accommodates up to 24 guests although the property is most suited to a maximum of 18 to 20 adults due to the bedroom configurations.

Ground Floor:

1. Hallway.
2. Open-plan lounge with dining room seating up to 24 guests.
3. TV room.
4. Kitchen with AGA and kitchen table seating 8 guests. Ancillary rooms including a second caterers kitchen with large gas oven and microwave. Separate laundry room.

1. Parisian Bedroom  with King sized zip and link bed and en-suite bathroom.
2. Master Bedroom with four poster double bed with en-suite and a unique antique bath with shower.
3. Garden Room Bedroom with 5' double bed and large bathroom with standing Victorian bathroom and double shower.
4. Peacock Bedroom with 4'6" double bed and en-suite with double shower.

1. Attic Bedroom with a double bed and shower en suite.
2. The White Bedroom with a king sized bed and en-suite.
3. Princess Bedroom with a king sized bed and en suite.
4. Bunk room with 3 single beds and a pull out bed sharing en suite of the Princess bedroom.

The Dance Barn:

1. Large dance/ yoga room
2. Bedroom with double bed and shower room and WC.
3. Separate snooker room with cinema screen and full-size snooker table as well as Sky TV.

The Studio:

1. On the ground floor a double zip and link bed with shower room
2. Up the spiral staircase to the upper mezzanine with a double bed with en suite shower room.

The Gym
Equipment includes running machine, rowing machine, all purpose fitness machine, weights and balls etc., plus table tennis table.

The Services

The following items are included in the rent:

1. Fridge with basics supplied and larder with basic cooking ingredients (Hamper supplied for Christmas stays)
2. Utilities (except landline telephone).
3. Logs (first basket).
4. Linen, towels and toiletries.

The following services are available on request for which there will be an additional charge:

1. Daily housekeeping.
2. Catering.
3. Fitness Trainer
4. Tennis Coach
5. Yoga Teacher
6. Pilates Coach
7. Masseur

Ten Things To Do

1. Visit Exmoor Zoological Park. Web: www.exmoorzoo.co.uk.
2. Visit Lundy Island and Marine Nature Reserve. Tel: 01271 863636. Web: www.lundyisland.co.uk.
3. Go horse riding at Doone Valley Trekking or Dean Riding Stables.
4. Visit Tropiquaria Wildlife Park. Tel: 01984 640688.
5. Visit the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon. Tel: 01271 346747. Web: www.devonmuseums.net/barnstaple.
6. Visit the Quince Honey Farm. Tel: 01769 572401. Web: www.quincehoney.co.uk.
7. Visit Hartland Abbey and Gardens. Tel: 01237 441234. Web: www.hartlandabbey.com.
8. Visit Bradworthy Transport Museum. Tel: 01409 241597. Web: www.bradworthy-transport-museum.co.uk.
9. Visit Clovelly Village Visitor Centre. Tel: 01237 431781.
10. Visit Dartington Crystal. Tel: 01805 626242. Web: www.dartington.co.uk.

1. No hen or stag parties.
2. Sorry no smokers.