About this property
Spicery is a charming cottage nestled in the idyllic countryside of Tedburn St Mary, Devon. Offering serene lake views, a relaxing hot tub, and off-road parking for two cars, this delightful retreat welcomes one well-behaved dog and provides an ideal escape for a group of friends or couples. Upon entering, you're greeted by a well-equipped kitchen, perfect for preparing home-cooked meals, with an adjacent utility room housing a washing machine, a convenient addition for longer stays. Further inside, the inviting living/dining room awaits, featuring a dining table for four, two plush sofas, an armchair, and a TV for your entertainment. Patio doors open onto the decking, flooding the room with natural light and blending indoors and outdoor seamlessly. Outside, the charm continues with an enclosed decking area furnished for alfresco dining, while the rear garden features a patio, lawn, additional seating for relaxation, and a hot tub, the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring the beautiful Devon countryside. A ground-floor cloakroom with a WC, basin, and heated towel rail is also available for added convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find two elegant king-size bedrooms, both offering TVs for lazy mornings, ample storage for your belongings, and en-suite shower rooms that provide a touch of opulence. The second bedroom also boasts a Juliette balcony, offering stunning views of the lake and surrounding countryside. Return to your rural retreat and soak in the hot tub under starlit skies, making lifelong memories at Spicery. Note: This property can be booked with ref. 1139091, together sleeping up to six guests.
Tedburn St Mary lies amidst the rural charm of inland Devon, just 3 miles from the stunning Dartmoor National Park and 7.5 miles west of the cathedral city of Exeter. The main streets of this award-winning village are lined with traditional thatched cottages, two good pubs, with The King's Arms Inn dating back to the early 1600s, and a well-stocked shop. Tedburn St Mary also offers the Tedburn Fair, held every September, stone-built cottages, a Methodist church built in 1930, a Methodist school room, which dates back from 1859, an 18-hole golf course and a monthly farmers' market. Close by is Dartmoor National Park, which is home to the Dartmoor pony and offers excellent walking, pony riding, golfing and pretty villages that are scattered amongst the dramatic landscape, plus the area has become an inspiration to many artists and writers. The city of Exeter is within driving distance and boasts beautiful architecture, theatre productions and plenty of shops, eateries and cinemas. Other attractions close by and well worth a visit are the Crealy Adverture Park, the beaches at Exmouth and Teignmouth and the National Trust properties of Castle Drogo, Killerton House and Lydford Gorge. Tedburn St Mary is a fabulous holiday destination.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x king-size with TV, Juliette balcony and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Cloakroom with WC and basin.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Living/dining room
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
3 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed rear decking with furniture, enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn, furniture, and hot tub.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.5 miles.
Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £250.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: There are 3 lakes on-site, supervision of dogs needed.