Torview is a self contained wing of the owners' property, where a warm welcome awaits but privacy is assured. It is in a quiet rural retreat with stunning views towards Dartmoor National Park. The property is set in spacious and pretty gardens on a 40 acre smallholding with its own patio and lawned garden area and a hot tub set in a private courtyard.
Torview is three miles from Okehampton, which has three supermarkets (Waitrose, Somerfield and Lidl) and a range of other shops, pubs, takeaways, etc. The nearest pub is the 16th century New Inn at Sampford Courtenay (2 miles), providing good home cooking and real ales.
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There is easy access to fields that run down to the streams and lower pond, ideal for summer picnics, or for those just wanting to relax and watch the cattle and sheep (Lambs in the Spring). Varied wildlife often seen include red deer, badgers and foxes. Wild duck, Heron and Kingfishers visit both the garden and lower ponds. The area is popular with bird watchers.
Within an hours drive are both the North and South Devon and Cornwall coastlines, with spectacular towering cliffs, rocky shorelines and long stretches of sandy beaches. The area provides wonderful walking opportunities with the coastal footpaths and the famous Tarka Trail, which gives you many miles of safe track for both walking and cycling.
Away from the coast there are the wide open spaces of Dartmoor and Exmoor with their breathtaking scenery. Among many attractions are the Eden Project, RHS Rosemoor Gardens and for the children Crealy Park, The Milky Way and The Big Sheep. Water sports, fishing and golf are available locally.
Highlights
Set in a small farm of 40 acres.
Hot tub in private garden courtyard.
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Facilities
Sleeps:
2
Bedrooms:
1
Cot Available:
No
Disabled Facilities: No. No specific facilities but there are no stairs and access is easy.
Linen Provided: Yes. All bed linen and towels, but please provide own towels for use with hot tub or beach.
Pets Allowed: No. Regret no pets due to farm livestock.
Central Heating: Yes. Fuel type: Oil
Open Fire: No.
Smoking Allowed: No.
Outdoor Facilities: Yes. property is in a 40 acre smallholding. Hot tub in pleasant garden courtyard.
Directions
Directions to Tor View, Youldens, Sampford Courtenay, Devon
ROUTE 1
1. From Exeter, please head west on the A30 for approx. 15 miles to the Whiddon Down (Merrymeet) exit. Note that there used to be a roundabout here and some older versions of SatNav software think it is still there!
2. Take first exit onto A382. In half a mile turn right onto A3124, signed North Tawton
3. Go approx. 5 miles to next main crossroads. Turn left onto A3072 signed Okehampton, Torrington, Winkleigh and Hatherleigh
4. In 1 mile turn right, staying on A3072 (White sign on right - Sampford Courtenay and Exbourne).
5. At Sampford Courtenay go straight over mini roundabout (New Inn on the right) towards Exbourne
6. At the top of the hill turn left at the phone box, signed Brightley
7. Go exactly 1 mile and Youldens is on the left. (Sign on gate by the side of the cattle grid)
8. Over the cattle grid and up the gravel drive. Please park by the side of the garage.
If you need help to find us, please ring 01837 851448 or 07976 073126.
Alternatively you may prefer to come via Okehampton, perhaps to do some shopping. Also the SatNav might send you this way. So here is
ROUTE 2
1. From Exeter head west on the A30 for approx. 20 miles to the Okehampton exit. At the end of the slip road turn right and follow the sign towards Okehampton.
2. If going to supermarkets, turn right at 4th set of traffic lights and follow the signs (only approx. 100 yds to Waitrose, Somerfield and Lidl).
3. If coming straight to Youldens turn right at 2nd set of traffic lights (just after the police station) and follow the signs to Exbourne on the B3217.
4. Go 100 yds and take the first exit at the mini roundabout.
5. Go 400 yds downhill to a T junction.
6. Turn right at the T junction still following the (small) sign to Exbourne on the B3217.
7. Go approx 2½ miles to Dornaford Cross. Here the road turns sharp left. You need to go slightly right on to an unclassified road signed Sampford Courtenay.
8. Go approx. ¾ mile and Youldens is on the right. (Sign on gate by the side of the cattle grid)
9. Over the cattle grid and up the gravel drive. Please park by the side of the garage.
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