Whether you are looking for a staycation, romantic getaway, family holiday or just to kick the city dust from your shoes, choose a break In & Around Crediton and you will be spoiled for choice. Here are just a few highlights to whet your appetite.
Roses round the door?
If your idea of a perfect country holiday is a thatched cottage packed with period features, all thick walls, inglenook fireplace, and roses around the door, you will certainly find one In & Around Crediton. Each has its own personality and features.
You might start your search with Hele Barton Farm at Black Dog. White Witches is their delightfully named and delightfully authentic thatched 2-bedroom cottage with low ceilings and beams. It has views down to the riverbank and large-lawned secure garden. Or look at Stable Lodge, a disabled-friendly converted 17th Century barn.
Quaint and cosy, Inglenook Cottage is right in the heart of Crediton and full of character. Check out the beautiful natural timber staircase, large stone fireplace and wood burner in the living room and modernised kitchen with oak worktops.
Grade 2*listed Great Gutton Farm offers a touch of luxury in its five self-catering cottages. With the Games room and indoor heated swimming pool open all year, there really is something for everyone – whatever the weather!
The great outdoors – in comfort!
If you fancy getting closer to nature but value your home comforts, try glamping. The choice is large and includes gipsy caravans, shepherd’s huts, yurts, tents and lodges but all offer a peaceful, rural location and the outdoor living experience.
For the ultimate R&R break in glorious countryside, Just Us Retreats have both shepherd’s hut and bell tent options. The units here have open-air kitchens for cooking alfresco, complete with everything from cutlery to clingfilm.
Vennlake at Bow is self-contained lodge kitted out with all sorts of handy things including a wetroom, a spacious living area (with TV for lazy evenings) and a kitchenette. A peaceful retreat, surrounded by countryside.
If you want your nature right outside the door – you could try Wootten Deer Park and Safari Lodges at Bow. They offer have two-bedroom lodges, complete with fully-equipped kitchens, wi-fi, and outdoor BBQ platform where you can observe the grazing roe deer.
Village Inns – a pub on your doorstep
Devon has been brewing renowned local beers and ciders for centuries and sampling them can be more of a pleasure when the walk back home is less than a minute! The 13th Century New Inn at Coleford, complete with thatched roof, oak beams and flagstone floor, offers great Westcountry food, award-winning cask ales, 4-star B&B and long-term resident Captain the parrot.
At the 16th century former coaching house in Sandford, The Lamb has 11 individually styled hotel rooms an award-winning restaurant and a traditional bar with open fires, low ceilings and comfy sofas. Outside there is a sheltered garden on three levels which The Daily Telegraph considered one of the prettiest in England
Service please…
When you want to leave the cooking – and of course the washing up to someone else, there’s also a choice of hotels in the area.
The multi-award-winning Paschoe House focuses on the 5 star country-house experience. Set in twenty-five acres, overlooking a lake with rolling fields in all directions, Paschoe House is an idyllic oasis to enjoy local produce-driven menus inspired by the many farmers, growers and makers of great local ingredients. Fingle Glen Golf Hotel at Tedburn St Mary does exactly what it says on the tin. There’s an 18-hole course, comfortable bedrooms as well as 4-person holiday lodges, some equipped hot tubs for a little extra style and luxury.
A slice of history?
If you want to combine glorious countryside with rich heritage, then there are some interesting options.
Combe Lancey is a working sheep and cattle farm of 151 acres with accommodation in the historic 12th century manor house set in an attractive and mature garden. The house has had many formidable owners including Edward the Black Prince however the present owners are less formidable and more concerned with ensuring you have a comfortable stay.
Fursdon is an ancient country estate that has been in the same family for more than 760 years and it includes a self-catering cottage that sleeps up to 6.
Bickleigh Castle’s history goes back nearly a thousand years. In that time guests have included queens, dukes and princesses but today a title is not obligatory! There are four guest cottages on the estate sleeping between 5 and 13 guests. B & B with a difference.
So cottage or castle, there are so many unique and interesting places to stay in and around Crediton.
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