Bratton Mill Cottage, Bratton Mill, Bratton Fleming, Nr Barnstaple, Devon ,England (Bratton Fleming, Bratton Mill, North Devon, Croyde, Ilfracombe)

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Bratton Mill Cottage

Bratton Mill Cottage, Bratton Mill, Bratton Fleming, Nr Barnstaple, Devon, England

Trout wriggle in the stream; a leaf-encrusted, track wends its narrow way down the wooded valley... and your 600-year-old retreat awaits. Half a mile from Exmoor's western border, by the Farmhouse and the Folly, is this delightful white cottage with a slate roof and greenery in abundance. Pooh sticks from the bridge, dams in the river, a swing pulley, campfires, and eggs to collect: it's brilliant for little ones. In the very private garden you are unseen by human eyes. From table, chairs and rockery, trace a rope fence that winds past lavender and foxgloves to the riverbank; here you'll share your days with kingfishers and buzzards. In summer, try a waterside barbecue; as wintry nights darken, light the wood-burner. You're certain to be spoiled as Marilyn greets you with a hamper of scrumptious wine, brie, bread, eggs, jam, and flapjacks. Cosy and bright, indoors reveals a wholesome blue kitchen, a spotless white suite in a bathroom with pretty curtains, and a downstairs shower. In the bedrooms are floral and cream bedspreads, honey pine, dressing tables, and views east and west of steep hillsides and sky. All this and a clean conscience: there's spring water on tap and Marilyn has a biomass boiler in mind. So wallow in the timelessness of the place, leave the car parked up and set off, on foot or bike, from the door. Within seconds you'll be immersed in nature proper. Dogs are more than welcome, too.

The Folly is also available and sleeps two.

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Posted: Sunday, September 5, 2010

Special Offer

Late Autumn/winter breaks -£250 for 3 nights Fri to Mon or 4 nights Mon to Fri to include central heating, unlimited logs, all household sundries, home from home equipped

This information has been provided by the owner or management of Bratton Mill Cottage and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Bratton Mill Cottage

Contact: Marilyn Holloway

Tel: 01598 710026
Sleeps: 4
Rooms: 1 double with bath; 1 twin; shower room.
Price: £325 – £795. short breaks available
Closed: Never.

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

Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.

Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking.

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

Riverside retreat with CH and wood burner. Children and dogs very welcome!
Baby sitting, dinners/suppers by arrangement or walk to village pub
Sandy beaches close by,Edge of Exmoor National Park & SW coastal path
Wonderful walks including to National Trust Arlington Court
Close to Marwood Gardens, 30mins to Hartland Abbey, 45 min drive to Rosemoor
Spring water on tap, eco friendly birdwatchers & wildlife enthusiasts' paradise

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

Bratton Mill Cottage

Sitting room with wood burner and discreetly hidden large screen TV, DVD and Video

Double bedroom looking through to twin bedroom

Garden trout stream

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of Bratton Mill Cottage 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.