About a mile from Southleigh, a large house beautifully converted from a barn (G191), a large farmhouse (G190) and a detached cottage (G192), all high on a hillside above a picturesque valley, with almost 180 degree views of amazing rolling countryside.
They are surrounded by around 200 acres of fields and bluebell woods which you are welcome to wander and enjoy deer and badger watching, the stream, lake (fishing), duck pond (carp fishing) and the gorgeous views.
Caterers can be recommended.
The Barn is a smashing property, detached, south-facing, comfortable and well-equipped.
At the front, brilliantly positioned to enjoy the immense views, a large suntrap terrace (picnic benches, outdoor electric grill) and raised deck with private 8-person hot tub (covered) and further seating, plus children's play area with trampoline, swing, slide (swing and slide best suited for under 5's).
Beyond this, your own enclosed grassed paddock area with plenty of room for cricket or to kick a ball around.
Inside, smart, stylish and hugely spacious.
At the front, a private paved patio area (table/chairs).
Porch (for coats/boots); enormous open-plan living area with big sofas (TV/DVD, Wii, woodburner) through to smart slate/oak-floored kitchen/dining area with central island (TV, dishwasher, washing machine, combi-microwave, fridge-freezer, larder fridge, freezer, smart red electric Aga, electric companion hob/oven) with big oak dining table; full-sized pool table and football table; downstairs loo; drying room.
Off the main living area, but also with its own ramped entrance and suitable for guests with limited mobility, a double bedroom (TV/DVD) with large en suite shower-room (suite) and little kitchenette/sitting area (larder fridge, microwave, TV/DVD) with sofa, table/chairs.
Oak stairs (stairgates) from living area to first floor landing (quiet reading area with rocking chairs) and five bedrooms with en suite bathrooms (suites, showers over baths) and TVs/DVDs, all well designed to make the most of the roof space (some sloping ceilings/Velux windows): the large master double, another neat double, and a twin, all looking over fields behind; at the front, with rolling valley views, another smart twin and a long, narrow room with four singles (truckles, sloping ceiling, best for maximum of 2 adults/2 children or 4 children).
Arrival after 4pm.
Damages Deposit £500.
Best for maximum of 12 adults.
Lots to see and do nearby and plenty of on-site options for fun activities or total relaxation.
Southleigh: an unspoilt and off-the-beaten-track village (church, annual August show) in a valley 3 miles from Colyton (shops, pubs).
Honiton (mainline railway station), 7½ miles; Exeter airport, 20; the beaches/sea at Branscombe and Beer, 4; Sidmouth (seaside town), 8; and pretty Lyme Regis, 9.