Somers Hiscott, Yarnscombe, Devon, England - Sleeps 12

Accommodation comprises:

Ground floor

• Sitting room which perfectly combines the traditional charm of features such as a log burner, with the elegant style of sumptuous furnishings including three sofas (and purple beanbags adding a splash of colour). With a lovely aspect overlooking the terrace, this gorgeous large room provides the perfect place to relax in front of the fire after supper, or in the summer open up the doors for a drink on the terrace. A large flat screen television blends beautifully into the decor and an X-Box is provided for guests entertainment.
• Kitchen/diner that has immense appeal with its striking black slate floor, contrasting white painted cupboards and stunning marble worktops. A large electric range cooker commands prime position in the kitchen area with other features including a central island, American fridge/freezer (for ice on tap!), coffee machine, wine fridge and even bread and ice cream makers for the more adventurous cooks out there. At the other end of this room is the dining area with table and seating for up to twelve guests.
• Utility room with plenty of space for coats and boots, along with washing machine and tumble dryer. An exceptionally useful space.
• Bedroom six is located on the ground floor, making it ideal for those with limited mobility. Floor level heating makes it cosy underfoot and a king-size bed provides plenty of space for two. This room has lovely views over the garden, flat screen television and an en-suite shower room with shower cubicle, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.
• Cloak room with WC.

First floor

• Bedroom one offers flexible sleeping and can be made up as a super-king or two singles by arrangement. This room has a television, storage for clothes and an en-suite shower room with large walk in cubicle, heated towel rail, wash basin and WC. Guest can enjoy the lovely aspect of this bedroom looking out over the terrace at the front and woods.
• Bedroom two also offers flexible sleeping with the option to be made up as a super-king or twin and has a television, clothes storage and en-suite shower room with shower cubicle, heated towel rail, WC and wash basin. The large windows in this room let the woodland outside flood in providing a real sense of sleeping in the trees.
• Again with flexible zip and link beds, the third bedroom offers a spacious oasis with neutral colours that create a wonderful feeling of space and tranquility. There is a flat screen television on the wall and plenty of clothes storage.
• Bedroom four shares the family bathroom with bedroom three and has zip and link beds for full flexibility. Hooks on the wall are provided to hang clothes and there is a flat screen television for watching your favourite programme in bed.
• Family bathroom with shower cubicle, heated towel rail, wash basin, WC and bath with taps in the middle.
• Simplistic and spacious, bedroom five has an air of luxury about it with a splash of purple perfectly combined with neutral colours. Bedroom configuration is again flexible in this room and like the others it has a flat screen television, clothes storage and an en-suite shower room with walk in cubicle, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.

Outside: Somers Hiscott nestles within a Devonshire estate of over forty acres with plenty of space for guests to explore and relax including a lake, woods (beautiful in the spring when ablaze with bluebells) and an orchard. The house itself has its own large garden offering plenty of privacy and space for children (and dogs) to let off steam, lawn areas to relax and terrace with outdoor furniture and BBQ for alfresco dining during the balmy summer months.

Additional information: The property is fully heated with under floor heating on the ground floor and in all shower/bathrooms. Two dogs are welcome at the property. Off-road parking for up to five vehicles. Prices include heating, linen, electricity and towels, as well as logs. During peak summer, changeover is Saturday but otherwise Friday is preferred.