Spekes House, Spekes Mill Mouth, Hartland, Bideford, Devon ,England (The Hartland Peninsula, The West Country, North Devon, sea, coast, rural, devon, the South West, Bude, Hartland Quay, Clovelly, Cornwall, seaside, waterside)

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Spekes House

Spekes House, Spekes Mill Mouth, Hartland, Bideford, Devon, England

What a setting! Plonk yourself down at the garden table and there is the sea; stroll down the driveway and there is the valley. The Hartland Peninsula is exceptionally beautiful, and the elevated Spekes House is an exceptional place from which to enjoy it - full of light, comfort and spaciousness. Built in 1920 as a cottage on the Stucley Estate, it was extended by the current owners who brought up their children here; although uncluttered and immaculate, it is a house that feels wonderfully homely and well-loved. There's a sitting room with books, pictures, open fire and deep sofas, a dining room with a grand farmhouse table, a kitchen big enough for cooks to have helpers, a battery of pans and a cosy blue Aga. Rugs soften warm beech floors and crisp walls, there are pretty jugs on the dresser, stylish curtains at the windows and house plants in every corner. Off the big, bright, sofa'd landing are four bedrooms under the eaves, softly carpeted and with spectacular views. No sound will disturb you, just the whistling of the wind on wild nights. You're up with the elements here and it is wonderfully re-energising – a magical place for writers, artists, walkers, beachcombers and (competent) surfers.

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Spekes House

Contact: Rupert Bedford

Tel: 01458 441 850
Sleeps: 9
Rooms: House for 9 (3 doubles, 1 bunkbed room plus single bed; 2 bathrooms).
Price: £495 – £2,850.
Closed: Never.

Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

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Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Families and children very welcome. Pets welcome with prior consent of the owner.
Lovely scenery, wonderful cliff top walks and beautiful secluded beaches with excellent water quality.
Body boarding, surfing, horse riding, cycling, golf, watersports all available in the local area
Arts and crafts in Hartland, picturesque village of Clovelly, gardens at Docton Mill and Hartland Abbey, day trip access to Lundy Island, Exmoor, Dartmoor and the Eden Project.
Wireless broadband and natural spring drinking water.
Designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Spekes House with footpath down to the beach

The dining room with French doors to the garden

Bedroom overlooking the valley

A magical setting!

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Spekes House and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.