The Long Barn, nr Huntsham

Property Summary The Long Barn: Cozy, roomy home. Sleeps 5/6 in 3 rooms - 1 double, 1 twin, 1 single/twin. 2 family baths. Open kitchen/lounge. Single-floor period cottage. Back patio with views of grounds, play area, farmland, and countryside Main Description The Long Barn is a generous rural dwelling that accommodates up to five or six occupants. It is situated within the picturesque East Devon countryside and can be reached easily within 15 minutes by car from the M5 (J27). As a guest, you will have access to a communal indoor swimming pool (33 ft), sauna, fitness room, enclosed pond area with friendly ducks and chickens, laundry room, two acres of outdoor space, and a 12 ft trampoline. Children’s play areas are also available. The Long Barn is a single-storey cottage located at Three Gates Farm, a converted 17th Century farm boasting five 4-star holiday cottages in the vicinity of Tiverton, situated near the Devon/Somerset border. It comprises three bedrooms and two bathrooms - one with a double bed, one with twin beds, and one with a convertible single bed that can become a twin. The cottage features a complete kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, fridge and separate freezer. The spacious living area includes a flat screen TV with freeview, DVD player and free WiFi. It is heated with oil-fired central heating, making it cosy and warm. The sheltered patio at the rear is perfect for breakfast in the morning sun, overlooking the grounds and rolling countryside. Cots and highchairs can be requested without any extra charge. Dogs are welcomed, provided that they are well-behaved, for an additional £25 per dog per week. The swimming pool is operated on a rota system. Spanish, French, and Greek are spoken by the staff. The Long Barn features three bedrooms (one double, one twin, and one single that can be converted into a twin), two bathrooms, oil-fired central heating, and a patio leading onto the gardens with barbecue equipment and patio furniture. Complimentary WiFi is provided in the accommodation along with a flat screen television equipped with Freeview and a DVD player. You will find an electric hob, oven, and microwave, in addition to a fridge and separate freezer, as well as a dishwasher. All bed linen and towels are supplied, along with laundry facilities. A variety of books, games, jigsaws, DVDs, and videos is at your disposal for your entertainment, as well as an information pack and tourist information leaflets. A cot and highchair are available upon request, and car parking is provided. Indoor Description This has not been completed by the owner. Outdoor Description 2 acres of communal grounds with views over surrounding countryside Parking Gravel car park within metres of the property Pets Description Well-behaved dogs are welcome for which there is an additional charge of £20 per dog Restricted mobility Single storey cottage with no steps or stairs. Exit in case of emergency This has not been completed by the owner. Christmas / New Year Decorated Christmas tree provided The region Huntsham is a peaceful rural hamlet in Mid Devon, set among rolling farmland on the edge of the Exe valley, with Exmoor National Park within easy reach. This is a small, quiet community of farms and cottages with a timeless feel. The hamlet is home to Huntsham Court, a magnificent Grade I listed Elizabethan manor house now used as a private events venue, and the medieval Church of All Saints. There is no shop or pub in Huntsham itself, but the charming market town of Bampton is just 2 miles to the north, and the larger town of Tiverton is 5 miles to the south. Nearby Shopping Bampton (2 miles) is a pretty Devon market town with a good selection of independent shops, a post office, a Co-op convenience store, and several pubs. The town holds a popular weekly street market and is well known for its annual Exmoor Pony Sale and the Devon Petite Fair. Tiverton (5 miles) is a busy market town with a wide range of shops, supermarkets (Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons), banks, a leisure centre, and the historic Tiverton Pannier Market, which has been trading since 1251. For larger retail needs, Exeter is approximately 25 miles south and offers full city-centre shopping.