The Bakehouse, Gidleigh
The Bakehouse is a beautifully renovated, late medieval cottage on a traditional Devon farm 3 miles from Chagford. The cottage sleeps four people in a double bedroom and twin bedroom with bathroom. On the ground floor is a sitting room with huge fireplace and wood burning stove, and kitchen with dining area. Outside you have your own neat, walled garden and parking for two cars. The Bakehouse is a super cottage, close to amenities in a lovely rural location.
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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
- Changeover Saturday
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Log Burner
- Fishing Available
- Wifi
- Golf Nearby
- Parking Available
Accommodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with original ancient stairs (you don't need to use them), 1 x twin (2'6" beds, linkable to 5' double on request). Open plan living area with sitting area with fireplace and wood burning stove, fitted kitchen with granite worktops and dining area. Shower-room with shower, basin and WC.
Equidistant between the pretty villages of Throwleigh and Gidleigh is The Bakehouse, a beautifully renovated, late medieval cottage sheltered by oak trees. Inside is smart with slate floors downstairs and beautiful oak floors upstairs. The living area is small but perfectly formed, and well thought out to provide you with everything you'll need, as well as a host of features, including granite worktops, a huge fireplace with wood burning stove and original ancient stone stairs. On the first floor are two bedrooms, a roomy king-size double with handsome roof timbers and a twin (2'6" beds, linkable to 5' double). Sunny and south facing, The Bakehouse looks out over its own neat, walled garden where you can sit in the sun and listen to bees, and birdsong. The cottage is part of the historic group of farm buildings around the ancient farmhouse. The owners run the farm, where cattle, sheep and ponies are grazed. Nearby Chagford offers a choice of interesting shops and inns, a seasonal outdoor pool and tennis courts, and the cathedral city of Exeter is just 17 miles away. Sandy beaches are a 20 mile drive away. The Bakehouse is a lovely retreat with wonderful walking directly on to the moors from your doorstep; abundant wildlife and moorland archaeology.
A picturesque town at the northern point of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, Chagford is small in size but is packed with amenities and things to do. There is a wide range of shops as well as four pubs. Chagford also has more active facilities such as public tennis court and an open-air swimming pool to enjoy at your leisure.
Amenities & Facilities
Underfloor heating with wood burning stove. Microwave, fridge, washer-dryer, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Towels can be provided for overseas guests by arrangement. Off road parking for two cars. Enclosed garden. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Pub less than 1 mile from property.
Location Details
A picturesque town at the northern point of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, Chagford is small in size but is packed with amenities and things to do. There is a wide range of shops as well as four pubs. Chagford also has more active facilities such as public tennis court and an open-air swimming pool to enjoy at your leisure.
Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
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