Old Rectory and Coach House

The Old Rectory and Coach House together provide an ideal holiday location for a family gathering or special occasion. Standing not far apart in their own small park at the head of a glorious valley, and with a games room and an outdoor heated swimming-pool in a Mediterranean-style walled garden, they are peace on earth. The regency Old Rectory was built for the rector of Ashcombe in 1810 and the beautifully converted Coach House, still complete with oak panelling, is where the rector once kept his coach and horses. There is a south-facing lawn, with a rose bed and shady verandah at the Old Rectory, where guests may enjoy views of the countryside. There is also an enclosed lawn at the Coach House, ideal for children. Deer can be seen grazing on the surrounding hills in the evening. A hard tennis court and indoor heated swimming-pool with a licensed bar (by request) are also available at Ashcombe, plus the Ashcombe Adventure Centre (by booking) for those over 14 years of age. There are some superb walks nearby with magnificent views and within a short distance the sandy beaches of Dawlish and Teignmouth (both 4 miles), and the dramatic scenery of Dartmoor with its rocky tors and wild ponies (8 miles). There are some excellent pubs and restaurants nearby and there are golf courses at Teignmouth, Dawlish Warren and Woodbury Common. Sea and coarse fishing may be arrranged. The Eden Project is a day’s outing. There is a lounge with TV and broadband available for early arrivals.

The Old Rectory: Living room with open fire, French doors to front lawn, archway to library. Dining room (seats 16) with ornate marble fireplace, antique furniture, and French doors to front lawn. Kitchen with oil-fired Aga, additional ovens and hob, twin sinks and breakfast room (seats 8). Conservatory. Utility. Boot room/drying area. Separate W.C. Magnificent cantilevered sweeping staircase to first floor: Four bedrooms, each with pine beds and built-in wardrobes. Master double bedroom with 5ft bed, en-suite bathroom/W.C. and French doors to balcony with countryside views. Two twin-bedded rooms, one with en-suite bathroom/W.C., one with en-suite shower room/W.C. with power shower. Double bedroom. Shower room/W.C.
The Coach House: Living room with dining area, wood-burning stove and door to rear garden. Kitchen with oil Rayburn, additional ovens and hob, and door to garden. Utility/boot room. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Twin-bedded room (one 2ft 6ins bed) with en-suite shower room/W.C. Shower room/W.C. First floor: Two twin-bedded rooms, one with en-suite shower room/W.C. Bathroom/W.C.

BOTH PROPERTIES:

• Elec and full oil CH incl
• Ample parking
• Payphone
• Auto wm
• T/dryer
• D/washer
• Freezer
• Cot
• H/chair
• Two gardens, one with verandah
• Barbecues
• Games room in covered heated barn with table tennis and table football
• Outdoor heated swimming-pool (28ft x 12ft, max depth 5ft, open May - Sept)
• Inclusive use of shared indoor heated swimming-pool, bar at Woodhouse Farm (1 mile); hard tennis court near Ashcombe Tower (2 miles)
• Adventure centre (for ages over 14 year) - discounted activities include fishing, clay shooting, quad-biking
• Duvets with linen and towels
• Non-smokers only
• Friday to Friday

Services for The Old Rectory:

• Open fire - logs provided
• Oil-fired Aga
• Additional oven and hob
• TV/DVD/CD
• Additional fridge
  Services for The Coach House:
• Wood-burning stove - logs provided
• Oil Rayburn
• Flatscreen TV
• Easy walking access