Bude, Cornwall
Beautiful Grade II country house that was a former Rectory (sleeping a total of 14) that sit at the end of a private drive, located on the edge of the charming village of Kilkhampton, this is the ideal spot from which you can explore all North Cornwall and Devon.
The Old Rectory is a dog friendly holiday cottage.
Perfectly placed on the edge of the village of Kilkhampton which offers a a traditional inn, village stores, a great selection of takeaways, easy access onto the A39 and just a short drive to Sandymouth beach. The popular seaside town of Bude is just slightly further afield and boasts a wide range of independent shops, restaurants, bars and a choice of three sandy beaches plus many more leisure facilities. Alternatively, head further along the coast on either the Cornish or Devon side and explore the rugged coastline and numerous picturesque fishing villages such as Hartland, Clovelly, Boscastle and Port Isaac. Other attractions accessible from here include Trethorne Leisure Park and Tamar Lakes offering a wealth of water sports, superb fishing and great walks. Sitting at the end end of a long private drive and pretty duck pond on one side. As you approach this beautiful country house, The Old Rectory is set back behind a circular driveway that frames the impressive main house. The former Rectory brushes past the large croquet lawn and has panoramic countryside views beyond. Guests will relish returning to these beautiful properties after a day s exploring and where quality and style are ever present. The largest of the properties this elegant home provides spacious accommodation for friends or families wishing to holiday together. Stepping into the property through the main doors you are greeted by an impressive entrance hall, to your right is a formal dining room with large table great for celebratory meals. Walking through the dining room leads to a fabulous kitchen/diner and snug lounge well fitted and equipped in a shaker style with an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and large American style fridge/freezer. A large farmhouse table makes for easy, less formal mealtimes. The snug area is a warm and comfy space with stone fireplace and wood burner, sofas and chairs and wall mounted TV. Separate WC and boot room. Heading back to the hallway there is the sitting room to the left of the entrance with a Smart TV. Back to the entrance hall the glamorous winding staircase leads to a half landing level where you have a zip and link twin (which can be made into a super king double on request). Family bathroom with bath and hand held shower, separate shower and WC. Up a few steps to the main landing are a further three bedrooms one spacious king size sleigh bed, one bunk room and finally the master room comprising of a super king size sleigh bed, with countryside views steps lead down to a superb en suite bathroom with freestanding slipper bath, separate shower and WC and fabulous views. Stepping outside there is an open area with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ Further to this, enjoy a game of croquet (equipment provided) on the lawn or stroll out and explore the land surrounding the property and the fabulous views. There is off road parking for three cars. Guests have access to a shared laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
4 Bedrooms 1 zip and link twin (which can be made into a super king size on request), 1 king size, 1 bunk room and 1 super king size. 1 En suite bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower, 1 bathroom with separate shower and separate WC downstairs. Electric oven and hob, aga (only on during winter months), microwave, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso machine and juicer. Shared laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Wood burner in snug (first basket of logs included). Off road parking for up to 4 cars . Complex of 3 properties. Beach 5 miles, pubs and shops walking distance. Charcoal BBQ. Smart TV in kitchen/diner/snug and TV in second lounge and echo dot. This property can be booked with The Curates onsite to sleep a total of 12. Please enquire for more details.
Short breaks may still be available.
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