THE MILKING SHIPPON AT THORNE, family friendly in Great Torrington

The Milking Shippon at Thorne in Langtree sleeps seven in three bedrooms

The Milking Shippon at Thorne, a delightful holiday home, consists of a kitchen/diner with dining seating, washing machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, double oven, and ceramic hob, and a sitting room with Smart TV and DVD player. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with en-suite, ground-floor single, and family room. There is a bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, and basin and WC, and a shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and heated towel rail and WC. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Outside, there is an enclosed rear lawn and side patio with furniture and bench and off-road parking for two cars. Guests also have access to a spacious field of over an acre. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Whatever the weather, a wonderful stay awaits at The Milking Shippon at Thorne. Note: There are four steps from the parking area to the path leading to the front door, though guests can also walk around and cross the grass to avoid the steps. This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of GBP 250

Amenities: Oil central heating. Double electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. Smart TV, DVD player, books, games, DVD's and WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed west-facing rear lawn with furniture and bench. Enclosed front patio with seating. Guests also have access to a spacious field of over an acre. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 4.2 miles, pub 3.5 miles. Note: There are four steps from the parking area to the path leading to the front door, though guests can also walk around and cross the grass to avoid the steps

Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?

Town: Great Torrington is an unspoilt town built on high ground above the River Torridge, and is a fifteen-minute drive from the spectacular North Devon coast at Westward Ho!. A leading tourist attraction is Dartington Crystal where visitors can see craftsmen blowing and shaping glass, follow the history of glassmaking and buy some beautiful pieces. The town has a good selection of individual shops, a friendly atmosphere, and some good inns. About a mile from Great Torrington is the spectacular RHS garden at Rosemoor, splendid with colourful roses in summer and in a breathtaking setting by the River Torridge. There are many villages to visit on the North Devon coast including picturesque Clovelly built on a steep hillside above the sea, Westward Ho! with fabulous sandy beaches and Hartland village with narrow streets, village square and Hartland Point with breathtaking sea and coastal views. Great Torrington is a quiet, convenient base from which to explore North Devon, the Tarka Trail and the rolling Devon landscapes.