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Soldon Manor |
Bude, Devon, England |
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Soldon Manor is an impressive and exceptionally well appointed 16th Century Manor House set in the rolling North Devon countryside. The house offers spacious and characterful accommodation for up to fourteen people. Outdoor chess, croquet and bowls and the broad sweeping lawns make Soldon Manor a perfect holiday home for families with children of all ages. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family |
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Bedrooms:
| 8 |
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Guests:
| 14 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Less than five hours by car from London, and just one hour from Exeter (London Paddington 2 ½ hours by train) North Devon is a largely undiscovered holiday haven of spectacular coastal scenery and quiet country villages. Soldon Manor is one of the most significant period properties in the area. This delightful Manor House has been well documented in noted West Country reference books, including an entry in Pevsner. Completely renovated inside and out during 2007, Soldon Manor now benefits from underfloor heating beneath the original slate flagstone floors. The massive walls, up to four feet thick in places, give the house a feeling of snug security, even during the wildest winter gales. Outside, the garden offers a series of discreet areas for informal entertaining and relaxing, and the shrub and flower borders are planted for maximum interest throughout the year. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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North Cornwall and Devon boast some of the best swimming and surfing beaches in Britain, along with spectacular cliff walks and coastal scenery. There are endless opportunities for rambling and hillwalking, and a host of day trips, local activities and historic places to visit. Located six miles north of the market town of Holsworthy and three miles south of the village of Bradworthy, Soldon Manor offers an ideal touring base from which to explore the sandy North Cornish beaches around Bude, spectacular North Devon cliff walks, Dartmoor National Park to the south and Exmoor to the east. The coast is within easy reach about ten miles to the north and west, roughly a twenty minute car ride away. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Less than five hours by car from London, and just one hour from Exeter (London Paddington 2 ½ hours by train). Detailed directions, along with an inventory of kitchen equipment, will be provided when we confirm your booking on receipt of full payment. |
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Nearest airports:
| Exeter 1 hour drive |
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Nearest train station:
| Exeter |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| 3 miles |
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Nearest beach:
| 10 miles |
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Nearest shop:
| Bradworthy (3 miles) |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Robin Wade |
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Contact Phone No. |
+ 44 (0) 207 488 4171 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Canoeing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Telephone / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
An impressive porch leads into a magnificent double height dining Hall. Next door is a large oak panelled drawing room, complete with a well-maintained upright piano. There is a cosy double aspect study looking out over the herb garden. The large family kitchen is at the heart of the house and is spacious and superbly equipped. Beyond the kitchen is a family farmhouse-style sitting room with an enormous walk-in open fireplace and a door into the rose garden. There is a downstairs loo and cloakroom and a utility room. Upstairs there are six spacious double bedrooms and two small interconnecting singles. Four of the bedrooms are ensuite, and the other two have hand basins. The two small interconnecting rooms are perfect for young children. In addition there is a family bathroom including a separate shower cubicle. Bedrooms one and two have King-size beds. All the double bedrooms have ample hanging space and drawers. Upstairs rooms have modern radiators.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Courtyard / Garden / Garden Furniture / Parking / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Soldon Manor is approached from a quiet country lane. Extending to about one and half acres in total the grounds include a walled and hedged rose and herb garden with a seating area to catch the morning sun. North of the house is a graveled courtyard with a table and chairs to seat fourteen, plus a barbecue. On the western side of the Manor is a young orchard and soft fruit garden, and across the lane a paddock, with a variety of apple trees. Hidden within an enclosed graveled rose garden, is a large outdoor chess board. This is overlooked by a roofed loggia with table and benches and a barbecue, with beautiful views towards Bradworthy. To the east of the house lies an expanse of flat lawn, perfect for ball games and croquet (a set is provided), with seating in one corner. In front of the Manor lies a more formal flower garden with an area of lawn.
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Further Details |
Accommodates up to fourteen people in eight bedrooms, with four ensuite bathrooms and a family bathroom. Available for weekly lets throughout the year, Saturday to Saturday, and for short breaks during the low and mid season. Just 10 miles from spectacular sandy beaches and cliff scenery; within easy reach of both Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Short breaks are available during Low and Mid seasons, prices on request. A deposit of 30% of the letting fee is required to secure a booking, with the balance payable twelve weeks before your stay. If you cancel your booking prior to your stay we will endeavour to relet the property and if successful we will refund your money less a £70 admin fee. In the very unlikely event that we have to cancel your booking for reasons beyond our control we will of course immediately refund your money in full. A Good Housekeeping Deposit of £500, payable with the final balance, is required against unreasonable breakage etc. This will typically be refunded within two weeks of the end of your stay. All linen and towels for your stay, and a sack of barbecue charcoal and a load of logs (betweeen September and May), plus all oil, gas and electricity and reasonable telephone charges.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Pet Friendly / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Soldon Manor |
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I just wanted to say how much we all enjoyed our stay at Soldon Manor...so many places you see these days never live up to the hype but Soldon exceeded our expectations, what a stunning house ! All 4 families in our little group had a wonderful time and were blown away by the place, so much so that there is a very good chance we may be back next year.
Guests, UK, Aug 2009 
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Just a quick email to say thank you for renting us Soldon Manor, we have had the most amazing long weekend and you couldn't wipe the smile off my mother's face! We were lucky enough to have a very sunny weekend and we made full use of the lovely grounds and all the activities nearby. You have an absolutely gorgeous property and I wouldn't think twice about recommending it to others.
Guests, UK, Sep 2008
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Our family have just enjoyed a wonderful Christmas at Soldon Manor! We were full of admiration for your sympathetic restoration of that lovely old building. The house was warm and comfortable and wonderfully well equipped and your staff were friendly and very welcoming.
Guests, UK, Dec 2008
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