The Barn in East Down, North Devon.

The Barn
East Down

Shared swimming pool and shared games room_Maddox Down Farm is situated in a quiet hamlet with stunning views over the countryside, completely rural. This working farm, with the traditional stone barns converted into 5 delightful holiday cottages in keeping with the area, has been in family ownership since the 1500s. On site there is a games room in a converted cart linhay, complete with pool table, board games, books, videos, matted area for small children and more. In the meadow below the cottages there is a catch and release fishing lake, stocked with trout and carp, which can be used by guests free of charge, tackle can be supplied for a small charge if required. There is a shopping service available, including local produce. Guided farm walks are provided, with fabulous views of Wales and Exmoor and the chance to feed the owner&rsquo;s Jacob sheep on the way. Situated only 2 miles from the edge of Exmoor National Park, 3 miles from the sea. Fishing trips can be booked from Combe Martin and Ilfracombe. The villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, with its unique Cliff Railway, are a short drive. Only 8 miles from Woolacombe with its 3 miles of golden sand and Blue Flag status. Barnstaple is 10 miles away, with its famous pannier market in use every day, a tennis centre, leisure centre and many other amenities. Also visit Bideford, situated on the River Torridge and Tarka Country. Trips to Lundy Island can be taken from here. Enjoy a Devon cream tea upon arrival. Shops and pubs 1<frac>1/2</frac> miles._Ground floor: 3 bedrooms: 1 double with en-suite shower room and toilet, 1 twin, 1 bunk. Bathroom with toilet. First floor: Living room with beams/dining room/kitchen with wooden floors._Elec woodburner in living room (first &pound;10 inc). First &pound;10 NSH and elec inc, remainder by meter reading. Bed linen inc. Towel hire. Cot. H/chair. Video. DVD. Elec cooker. M/wave. W/machine. T/dryer in shared utility room. D/washer. Ample parking. Shared <strong>swimming pool</strong> (9m x 4m, depth 1.5m), open 20th Dec-30th Oct for 2009. Shared <strong>games room</strong> with matted play area for small children, darts, pool table, table tennis and table football. No smoking please.