2 Bedroom Historic Cottage in the Grounds of Tiverton Castle, Devon, England
- Cycling
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Walking
A pretty two bedroom cottage in Tiverton, Devon, in the grounds of a historic castle dating back to 1106 when it was built by order of King Henry I! Castle Lodge is one of five self catering properties on site. With charming gothic windows with leaded lights, a patio garden with parking space, and an easy walk to shops and restaurants, this is a great place for unique holidays.
Tiverton Castle simply oozes history and atmosphere and offers very comfortable accommodation and unusual places to stay. Once home of the powerful medieval Earls of Devon and a Plantagenet Princess, the Castle has been added to and altered over the last several hundred years to become a wonderful amalgamation of all periods of architecture from medieval to modern. The Castle has now been turned, in part, into a collection of self-contained holiday properties. Please add that the Castle is open to the public on Sundays, Thursdays and Bank Holidays at 2.30-5.30 from Easter Sunday till the end of October. The owners live on site and are available to sort out any issues.
There’s lots to explore on site - you can enjoy a free tour of the castle and learn about its history, or wander through the walled gardens down to the River Exe and enjoy the produce from the kitchen garden. There are many local attractions and facilities in the vicinity, as well as some lovely village pubs and restaurants, and miles of unspoilt countryside to explore. Tiverton is a market town with interesting history and architecture, and the north and south coast beaches are just a short drive away, as are Exmoor, Dartmoor and Exeter.
Getting There:
Leave the M5 at Junction 27 and go a full 7 miles on the A361 towards Tiverton to a roundabout where the Castle is signposted. Follow Tiverton Castle signs.
Nearest Airport:
Exeter 15 miles
Nearest Train Station:
Tiverton Parkway 7 miles
Nearest Bus Stop:
At Castle gate
Nearest Restaurant:
Tiverton
Nearest Shop:
Tiverton
Nearest Market:
Tiverton
Car Hire:
Advised
Interior Details
Castle Lodge is a pretty cottage situated within the perimeter walls at the gates of Tiverton Castle and dates back to about 1840. It is next door to St. Peter`s Church with its melodious chimes sounding every 15 minutes. It can sleep four people -there is one double room with 5` bed and one twin bedroom with 3`6” beds and duvets on the first floor. The first floor has a bathroom (with bath) which is shared by the two bedrooms. Downstairs has an additional shower room with WC. There is a galley kitchen which is well equipped with a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher, and all the crockery and utensils you need. The sitting room has comfy seating, a TV, DVD and a coal effect electric fire. There is a separate dining room, wifi, and a coal effect electric fire. There is a small utility area with a washer drier. The property has gas central heating and electricity. All linen and towels are provided.
Exterior Details
The cottage has a patio garden with garden furniture, and there is parking space. Other free parking on site is also available. Visitors can also see round the romantic ruins of the castle. The gardens of the castle cover three acres with a path and steps leading down to the River Exe. There is a working kitchen garden and an orchard which contains a variety of old fruit trees.
Conditions of Rental
Minimum stay 3 nights. Preferred changeover day is Friday but can be flexible. No pets and no smoking. There are 4 other self-catering properties on site. There are three properties in the castle building (each sleeping 2-4 people) and one other property in the grounds of the castle (sleeping 6 people).
