Sunnymead

About this property

Barnstaple 1.9 miles.Barnstaple 1.9 miles. Sunnymead is a welcoming house in Bickington, Devon. This property is perfect for families with a large, enclosed garden, child-friendly facilities available, and one dog welcome to to join in on the holiday adventures. Park up and enter the well-kept front garden. You enter into a snug porch; followed by the sitting/ dining room. The classic exposed beams, fresh wooden flooring, and the warmth of the woodburning stove nestled in the fireplace, make this the cosiest space to flick on the TV for movie night. The dining area is available to split a takeaway or utilise the kitchen, with a contemporary and country-like charm, the wood-panelled walls combined with the sleek bricks make this place inviting, with amenities to whip up some family favourites. Upstairs there is a double room with a TV, perfect for some quiet time away to catch up on your shows, there is also a charming twin and a single room on offer. The pleasant bathroom can be used to soak your muscles or rinse away the sea breeze from the coast. Outside there is a covered patio area; climb up the steps to a manicured sizeable garden, with enough space for your pooch and children to play; hang up your beach towels, and bond as a family on the picnic bench. This home is in a great location pack up your surfboard to visit nearby beaches or hiking gear and refreshments for North Devon National Landscape or Hartland Devon Heritage Coast. Visit National Trust - Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, it provides a great place to walk your dog, indulge in some cream tea, view the 50 carriages on display and an impressive walled kitchen garden. The Milky Way Adventure Park is a great family activity. The birds of prey show is often recommended by guests, you can drive the dodgems, any Star Wars fans will want to enjoy the exhibits, or if you want a more peaceful activity there is even pottery painting. Escape to Sunnymead, a tasteful home near Devon's Beautiful Coast.

Barnstaple enjoys a superb location at the mouth of the Taw Estuary, on the spectacular North Devon coastline between Westward Ho! and Croyde and is a short drive from the Exmoor National Park. Barnstaple is a busy traditional Devon coastal town with a pannier market, shops, restaurants and bars, along with two fabulous sandy beaches, which are popular with surfers and families. The town is renowned for its floral displays having won a Britain in Bloom award and flowers are found around every corner of the town in the most unusual places. Barnstaple lies at the end of the magnificent Tarka line railway journey, which takes you through the spectacular North Devon countryside of wooded river valleys, rugged moorland and a stretch of coastline, plus close by is the picture postcard coastal village of Clovelly. A combination of numerous long sandy beaches and family attractions makes Barnstaple a desirable holiday destination.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x twin, 1 x single.

Bathroom with bath, shower-over, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room with woodburning stove

Gas central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair, stairgate and travel cot available on request.

Off-road parking for 1 car with additional parking for another vehicle in the paid local car park approx 50 metres up the lane.

Large enclosed garden with summer house, lawn, patio and furniture.

Portable BBQ.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1 mile, pub 0.2 miles, river: 1.2 miles.

Note: In keeping with the age and character of the property, a steep staircase leads to the bedrooms and bathroom.

Note: The steps up to the garden area are steep.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond £250