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Horry Mill

Horry Mill, Hollocombe, Chulmleigh, Devon, England

Pied fly-catchers, a babbling brook, 20 acres of natural woodland, wild flowers, ducks, chickens - rural bliss. Mobile phones don't work, the only tune you will hear is birdsong: what a place for the great escape. This was once a miller's cottage, destroyed by fire in the 18th century, then rebuilt using the old beams and timbers. Sonia has accentuated the original features – the big fireplace in the beamed sitting room with a plentiful supply of logs, the wide oak stairs, the gleaming floor boards in the bedrooms - and added good solid cottage furniture, a flat-screen TV, lots of games and books, an old iron bedstead with crisp white linen, nice china and a pretty window seat overlooking the cottage garden. Milk and newspapers can be delivered, and when Sonia's not looking after their Abderdeen Angus cattle, she will do all your shopping for you, so you can put the car in mothballs. She and Simon, who live in the Millhouse a little way away, are homely and welcoming. You'll love Simon's pièce de résistance: a beautiful, wooden thatched summer house a step from your door. Peaceful and untouched: a perfect place for star-gazing.

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Horry Mill

Contact: Simon & Sonia Hodgson

  • Tel: 01769 520266
  • Sleeps: 4
  • Rooms: 1 doubles, 1 twin, bath & shower room.
  • Price: £330 – £595. 
  • Closed: Rarely.
Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Working farm. No smoking anywhere in the house. Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking.

Checklist

  • 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

  • The Duke of York in nearby Iddesleigh
  • Near RHS Rosemoor
  • Half an hour from Dartmoor National Park
  • Dine at The Mason's Arms at Knowstone
  • The Dartmoor Inn in Lydford, definitely worth the half-hour drive, and visit Brentor Church en route
  • Magnificent coastline at Hartland Quay, about an hour away

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

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Horry Mill

Horry Mill Sitting Room

Sitting Room

Horry Mill Double Bedroom

Double Bedroom

Horry Mill Dining Room

Dining Room

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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.

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