4 Star, open all year Attractive complex in 10 acres of grounds with outstanding views over North Devon countryside Perfect location for walkers and nature lovers Close to beaches and local attractions Indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub. Sauna and Solarium (at cost) Gym Games room and separate snooker room (at cost) with full sized table 9 hole pitch and putt One and a half acre well stocked coarse fishing lake. Carp over 20lb. Cots and high chairs available (request when booking) Bar and Eaterie (Seasonal)
This attractive complex of 16 individual apartments, which have been fitted and furnished to a good standard, is ideal for couples and families.

The excellent on-site facilities cater for both adults and children alike, and with never more than 60 residents, access to the facilities is assured. (Bar and Eaterie open from 1st April (or Easter if sooner) to 31st October, February Half Term, Christmas and New Year).Just 3 miles away is the stunning scenery of the North Devon coast, with the villages of Hartland, Clovelly and Bucks Mills tumbling down to the rocky shoreline.

The breathtaking sandy beaches at Westward Ho!, Widemouth Bay and Bude with its splash park, are all within driving distance. Inland is rich farming country, dotted with little thatched hamlets and small market towns. Great Torrington, 10 miles, is the home of Dartington Crystal, where you can watch expert glass makers, or visit the lovely RHS gardens at Rosemoor.

A mile away, the village of Woolfardisworthy (shortened to ''Woolsery'' by the locals) has a local shop and pub. Bideford, 10 miles, renowned as a historic port and market town, has a pretty but steep town centre with a pannier market, and also offers boat trips or helicopter rides to Lundy Island.

Just on the outskirts of Bideford is the Atlantic shopping village, together with the ''Pirates'' play area, complete with maze and crazy golf for children.Many other family attractions are all within 10 miles, including the Milky Way, The Big Sheep and Killarney Springs.

There is horse riding, golf and clay pigeon shooting nearby. Barnstaple, 20 miles, which holds weekly markets and antique fairs, offers good facilities such as cinema, theatre, leisure centre and shopping, along with a wide choice of restaurants and inns. Local Brannams pottery can be found on the outskirts of Barnstaple, the home of Royal Barum Ware.

The coastal path and the famous Tarka Trail for cycling and walking enthusiasts can be picked up at Bideford and taken all the way to Braunton, taking you through the estuary, nature reserves and burrows along the way, a delightful way to take in the local scenery and spot many different birds en-route, and a great excuse to stop off at local inns or tea rooms along the way.

At Braunton, Squires fish and chip shop is a must. Dartmoor and Exmoor, about 30 miles away, are both within easy driving distance.

"Devon's best kept secret... Just inland from some of Devons loveliest and most natural beaches lies the village of Tuckenhay set along Bow Creek on the River Dart...."
An attractive little stone-built cottage on two floors. Kitchen/dining-room. Comfortable sitting-room. First floor: Low arched ceiling leads to double bedroom with wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes. Single bedroom. Twin-bedded room. Small bathroom/W.C. with shower attachment.
In a setting of stunning natural beauty, Tuckenhay Mill is the centrepiece of a cluster of country homes and cottages with superb leisure facilities including two indoor and one outdoor pools, making it ideal for a family holiday for all ages. The Mill which once produced some of the finest paper in the land, nestles in the green and shady Bow Creek, a languid inlet of the River Dart. Around the mill are all the buildings which once went to make up a small bustling village port. These listed buildings have been sympathetically restored using traditional materials and converted to a delightful range of individually styled holiday properties, with awards having been won for the conversion of the buildings and conservation of the area. Tuckenhay is only 5 miles inland from Dartmouth and 3 from the market town of Totnes. The beaches, moors and rolling countryside of South Devon are easily reached from this peaceful spot, and there is a wealth of inns and restaurants in the area, and a choice of golf courses.
*Elec, NSH, hot water, panel/convector heaters and use of swimming pools £72pw or £36 for short breaks *Cot *H/chair
*Ample parking for cars and boats *Village store 3½miles *Riverside inn and restaurant within walking distance *TV *DVD *Shared payphone *M/wave *Filter coffee maker *Electric mini-whisk *H/chairs and additional cots available by arrangement *Two pints of milk on arrival *Shared use of grounds *Shared barbecue area *Duvets with covers only

ADDITIONAL FACILITIES: *Laundry room with auto wm and t/dryer by £1slot meter *Extensive indoor and outdoor sporting facilities including 60-ft outdoor swimming-pool (8.30am to 7.30pm, 1May to 20September) and all-weather tennis court *Superb indoor leisure complex with two heated swimming-pools, Jacuzzis, saunas, steam rooms and drench shower (Roman Pool open daily 8.30am to 7.30pm - Wednesdays to9pm - for all ages, under adult supervision. Waterfall Pool open daily 9am to 6.30pm for adults and children over 10accompanied by a swimming adult)

FACILITIES FOR SMALL CHILDREN: *Indoor and outdoor small children's play area *Extra cots and h/chairs provided *Mother and baby changing facility (indoor pool) DOGS WELCOME: *One well-behaved dog is welcome in all cottages (except Mill Leat, Mill House and Edgecombe Barn) (No charge in November).
THE TUCKENHAY POOLS Tuckenhay is renowned for its spectacular award winning indoor pools with glass mosaics and hand-painted silk murals, they combine exotic decoration with the most modern dehumidification and purification equipment and full changing facilities. ROMAN POOL This dramatic Roman style 32ft pool (4ft 6in deep) has a safe children's bay reached by separate steps. Completing the experience are sauna and steam room (£1 by slot meter), a refreshing cool drench shower fed from the underground spring and a separate Jacuzzi with hydro jets. Open daily from 8.30 am to 7.30 pm (9 pm Wednesday). Children must be supervised. WATERFALL POOL This award winning pool is sculptured in a curved shape over 40ft long (4ft 6in deep), and bounded in part by a natural grotto rock face of tumbling water. It incorporates the ultimate in water movement technology: floor and wall massage jets, water volcanos, water cannons and swim jets. There are two Jacuzzis - one in the pool - sauna and steam room (£1 by slot meter) and hot and cold spring-fed showers. Open daily from 9 am to 6.30 pm. Adults and children over ten with a swimming adult. The extra charge for use of pools and heating, detailed in the cottage descriptions is all inclusive in the final balance.
LOTS MORE TO DO AT TUCKENHAY MILL * Outdoor pool - 60ft pool (3ft - 6ft 6in deep) with landscaped riverside sunbathing terrace and sloping lawn to stream. Open daily 8.30am to 7.30pm (1 May-20 September). Children must be supervised * Tennis court - a full sized all-weather court. Please bring your own racquets and balls: tennis shoes, not trainers, please * Gymnasium - fully equipped with Polaris stations and Aerodyne bikes * Badminton court - outdoor court. Please bring your own racquets and shuttlecocks * Sports hall - with indoor badminton court * Snooker room - full-sized period table (experienced players only) with additional small snooker table and pool table * Second snooker room (open between 9am and 4pm) - with ¾-sized slate table (experienced players only) with pool table and children's mini-table. Note Papermaker's Cottage and Turbine Cottage have their own table. * Short mat bowls * Croquet lawn * Hot tub - with sauna on new sunbathing deck (1 May to 20 September) * 15 acres of grounds - with barbecue area, children's play area, woodland walks and picnic spots.

"Deep in Tarka the Otter country where the river glides beneath the trees and time stands still..."
Orford Mill lies alongside the River Torridge in a beautiful wooded valley, nestled below the historic town of Torrington. With its air of peace and tranquillity, abundant wildflowers and river life, it became the setting for Henry Williamson's magical story of Tarka the Otter. Indeed, the mill wheel in which Tarka hid from the hound Deadlock was at Orford Mill.

This superb location makes a wonderful holiday base, especially for families, with sandy beaches on the North Devon coast only 10 miles away. The complex consists of a Grade II listed water mill and manor house, now converted into nine delightful cottages, all equipped to Visit Britain `4 Star' standard. Most overlook the charming ornamental courtyard with its ponds and flowerbeds. Riverside is detached and overlooks the river. All cottages retain character features such as exposed beams and stonework, and each is furnished in an individual style to a very high standard.

Guests can enjoy an indoor heated swimming-pool, with lovely river views, as well as an all-weather tennis court, games room and fenced outdoor children's play area. In addition, fishing rights are available on 200 yards of river (bring own licence, or avail locally at cost). All the waterways are safely fenced.

The countryside around Orford Mill is dotted with sleepy villages nestled among the hills, while extensive woodlands, traversed by many footpaths, offer the chance to experience the area's natural beauty at close quarters. Adjacent to the grounds are the renowned RHS gardens at Rosemoor, and other local attractions include Dartington Crystal, offering a factory tour and visitor centre. Great Torrington is only a mile away with good shopping and amenities, and there is golf at nearby Hartland.

Orford Mill adjoins Torrington Common which extends to 365 acres, incorporating 20 miles of footpaths. The common is a haven for wildlife. The `Big Sheep' and `Milky Way' theme parks are each less than 10miles away. The River Torridge runs downstream to the ancient port of Bideford, still with a working quay offering boat trips out to Lundy Island. Just around the corner is the attractive little town of Appledore with its colourful houses and narrow streets.

To either side lies Devon's most spectacular stretch of coastal scenery - a chain of magnificent cliffs and rocky promontories, interspersed here and there by long flat sandy beaches, where the Atlantic breakers roll in to create ideal surfing conditions. There are splendid beaches at Instow and Westward Ho!, the latter bordered by the Royal North Devon Golf Club, and the Northam Nature Reserve.

Further west is the supremely picturesque Clovelly, whose narrow, cobbled main street descends at a dizzying gradient to the little harbour below. To the south, the cathedral city of Exeter can be reached via a delightful drive through lush river valleys. Orford Mill offers very attractive accommodation set in 3 acres of beautiful gardens with streams, waterfalls and the water wheel which is still operational. Excellent as a touring base, it makes a good choice for a holiday whatever the weather.

"A truly magical estate to escape to and unwind..."
Nestling peacefully high in the hills above the Taw/Torridge estuaries, the Webbery Manor Estate - a Saxon manor listed in the Domesday Book as being given by the conqueror to Nicholas the Crossbowman - is a haven of rural tranquility, yet lies within convenient striking distance of the North Devon market towns of Bideford and Barnstaple. In the 30 acres of parkland and woods surrounding the Manor House (rebuilt during the Regency period), grazing sheep compete for space with deer, hare, owls, pheasant, birds of prey and other wildlife.

Stunning views of Exmoor and Lundy Island (accessible by ferry from Bideford and Ilfracombe) may be enjoyed from the grounds on clear days. Gardeners will delight in the many specimen trees and rhododendrons, and in the stone and brick walled kitchen gardens from which complimentary seasonal produce is made available to guests. In addition, the gardens at RHS Rosemoor, Marwood and Tapley Park are all within easy driving distance. Four of the properties (HDDN, HDDO, HDDP and HDDQ) were originally constructed using materials from the estate and all have been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard with careful attention being paid to comfort and detail.

Beautifully decorated and furnished with antique and period pieces, they offer solid oak floors, hand-made curtains and wood-burning stoves with fuel available from the estate's woodland. The owners' tennis court may be used subject to availability (non-marking footwear must be worn). Dove Cote House is a substantial residence, truly unique with dove cotes set into the front gable of the house. The interior boasts vaulted ceilings, galleried landings and many other interesting features. The main bedroom has a roof terrace with breathtaking westerly views out to Lundy Island - just the place for breakfast or watching the setting sun with a glass of wine on a warm summer's evening. A link to the Groom's Cottage can be opened up to create a six-bedroomed cottage accommodating twelve people. The Groom's Cottage which adjoins the Dove Cote House has open-plan accommodation on the ground floor with French doors leading to a secluded walled garden.

The Linhay, where carts were once kept and the hay stored for the horses which worked the estate in a bygone age, is a two-bedroomed detached cottage with a bright and airy interior which oozes charm. Both bedrooms enjoy westerly views over the Bristol Channel towards Lundy. The Appleloft, which once housed the estate's cider press is a delightful spacious, two-bedroomed cottage with a gallery and vaulted ceiling, adjoining the Groom's Cottage. Chapel Cottage (H81), the fifth property, adjoins the Manor House (occupied by the owners) and is a conversion of what was once the family place of worship, whilst the sixth, The Coach House (H80), has been reconstructed in the Regency style and has wonderful views towards Exmoor in the distance. Webbery is ideal for family gatherings, celebrating a birthday or anniversary or for those who just want to escape and unwind in a truly magical place.

The locality offers a hugely varied range of walks in woodland, along coastal and esturine trails and for the more energetic, The Tarka Trail is located only a few minutes away and provides extensive (and largely level) cycling with wonderful estuary views. The sea is never far away from Webbery and the long sandy beaches of Instow, Puttsborough, Saunton and Woolacombe are readily accessible. The ancient port of Bideford, with its working quays and heritage museum is also close by. Golfers have a number of excellent courses within easy reach, including the Royal North Devon Golf Club at Westward Ho! and Saunton Sands.

"Character cottages in a tranquil oasis...embraced by glorious countryside"

With stunning views over Jennett's Reservoir to Exmoor, these six E.T.C. `4 Star' cottages are surrounded by rolling countryside, and offer a peaceful and secluded setting, with wide sandy beaches close by.

Sensitively converted by local craftsmen, the cottages are grouped around a cobbled courtyard, behind the owner's 17th-century farmhouse, and retain much individual character with original beams and stone walls. Equipped to a very high standard, the addition of modern day comforts has resulted in a collection of cosy holiday homes, offering wonderful all-year round accommodation, with each cottage boasting its own garden and patio.

Lush meadows and woodland extending to 14 acres (and home to a wide variety of wildlife) provide opportunities for pleasant strolls, and a purpose-built leisure complex offers superb on-site facilities. Open daily, the indoor heated swimming-pool (complete with jet stream, large shallow stepped end and constant depth of 1.2 metres), is complemented by a games room and fitness room.

You can visit Gilbert, the goat, hens, and sheep and there is a children's play area to keep youngsters happily amused, as does a separate ball games area. Many quaint villages await discovery nearby - the very photogenic `chocolate box' village of Clovelly being of particular note. Nearby Appledore offers all the old world charm of a fishing village, famous for its arts, crafts and maritime heritage.

Beach lovers will delight in the wide sandy beaches, the nearest being the Blue Flag Westward Ho!. Walkers can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the coastal path, while the Tarka Trail traces the steps of Henry Williamson's Tarka the Otter and provides miles of traffic-free cycling - bikes can be stored securely or hired locally. The award-winning farm parks, The Milky Way and The Big Sheep will fascinate the younger ones. Also of interest are the RHS Rosemoor Gardens.

Several local pubs nearby, with the nearest in the village serving real ale and home cooked food.

OUTSTANDING ADDITIONAL FACILITIES (OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND) *Superb indoor heated swimming-pool. Open daily all year round from 8.30am-7.30pm *Games room with table tennis, electric air hockey, small snooker/pool table, table football, Wendy house, tot rocker, baby swing and play tunnel. Open daily 8.30am-7.30pm *Fitness room with `Concept II' rowing machine and multi-gym *Children's play area with climbing frame, swings and slide *Separate ball games area with goal post, swingball and basketball net LEARN TO SWIM at Robin Farm Cottages *Babies, children and adult tuition from ASA qualified and fully insured instructors. One to one tuition available. 

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"An idyllic country estate setting with superb leisure facilities on site"

Tucked away in this tranquil location at the heart of rural Devon, these three lovely barn conversions are situated on a quiet country estate on the edge of the historic village of Shebbear.

All the properties are presented to a very high standard and enjoy shared use of a superb indoor heated swimming-pool, sauna, gym, and games facilities, and are just a short drive to the stunning North Devon and North Cornish coast.

It is the ideal family holiday location. Toad Hall (HTL) has been converted to a very high standard from an attractive stone barn and retains much of its original character with lovely high apex ceiling and galleried landing, overlooking the open-plan living area with its cosy open fire and traditional flagstone floors. It boasts all the charm of a traditional barn with all the modern comforts of en-suite facilities to some of the bedrooms and a lovely fitted kitchen. A downstairs bedroom and bathroom provide easy walking or wheelchair access. Badger's House (HPG) is the largest of all three cottages - it was a former dairy and is attractively beamed throughout and again is presented to a very high standard. A light and spacious property, it oozes charm and comfort. The living room is full of character and a lovely family room to while away the evenings in front of the wood-burning stove. Moley's Place (HTK) with its large kitchen/dining-room, ideal for family meals, and unusual L-shaped living room, provides plenty of space for all. There is always a quiet corner to tuck away in or to just relax in front of the open fire.

Each property has its own private garden and patio area overlooking open countryside, the ideal place for summer barbecues or al fresco dining. Within the grounds there is plenty to keep everyone happy. Apart from the pool, sauna and gym, there is a large shared games room with table tennis, pool table, table football, bar billiards, darts and computer games along with a toddlers' internal soft play area and `Kick About' area.

Take a walk through the beautiful 4½ acres of natural woodland on the estate - a delight for young and old filled with an abundance of wildlife and flowers. It is even possible to barbecue down here in one of the picnic areas. A stunning location that has something for everyone. Wild brown trout, sea trout and salmon fishing are available locally and good shooting is close at hand in the season. Golf and riding are available nearby whilst the famous Tarka Trail leads walkers and cyclists through some superb scenery. Roadford and Tamar Lakes are both within a 20-minute drive for fishing, lovely lakeside walks and water sports, and Dartmoor National Park is a haven for nature lovers and walkers.

The stunning North Devon and North Cornwall coast is within 30 minutes' drive and boasts fantastic sandy beaches and hidden coves, ideal for surfing or exploring the many rock pools. The historic port and market town of Bideford is just 10 miles away. In a pretty waterside setting it has a good selection of shops and restaurants along with the Atlantic Village shopping centre.

From here boat trips or helicopter rides can be taken to Lundy Island. Along the rugged coastline lie the cosmopolitan villages of Instow and Appledore, beautiful Hartland and the delightful harbour village of Clovelly - not to be missed. Among the many family attractions are The Big Sheep, The Milky Way and Kilarney Springs. RHS Rosemore Gardens and Dartington Crystal Factory are also close by. And for a great day out the famous Eden Project is just an hour's drive.