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3 Bedroom Farmhouse Cottage in the Grounds of Tiverton Castle, Devon, England
- Castles / Chateaux
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- Cycling
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Ideal for honeymoons
- Other rental properties on site
Castle Barton is a beautiful, spacious three bedroom house in Devon, in the grounds of Tiverton Castle which was originally built in 1106 by order of King Henry I. It was originally a farmhouse built in about 1840 and is adjacent to the 15th century Castle gatehouse. The castle and grounds are home to five properties – very comfortable accommodation just a short walk from the shops and restaurants of Tiverton. The Castle is open to the public two afternoons a week on Sundays, Thursdays, and Bank Holidays from 2.30-5.30 from Easter Sunday to the end of October.
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.
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:
500 yards
Nearest Restaurant:
Tiverton
Nearest Shop:
Tiverton
Nearest Market:
Tiverton
Car Hire:
Advised
Interior Details
The farmhouse has three bedrooms all en suite and can sleep up to six people. On the ground floor you’ll find a good sized sitting room with TV, DVD and open fire, and a dining room with antique furniture and wifi. There’s a separate study with TV / DVD. The kitchen/ breakfast room is well equipped with electric cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, and has a unique 15th century arrow slit window. There is a downstairs cloakroom. Bedroom one with a 6` bed can be made up as a double or a twin, and then there is an additional double with a 5` bed, and a twin room with 3` beds. all with duvets. It has picturesque Gothic windows and overlooks Grade 1 listed St Peter’s Church next door with its melodious clock chiming every quarter.
Exterior Details
The farmhouse has a pretty self-contained private garden of about an acre with table, chairs and BBQ and parking for about 3 cars. There is a lockable garden shed to store bicycles. More parking is available in the grounds of the castle next door.
Conditions of Rental
Preferred changeover day is Friday but there is flexibility. 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 another cottage in the grounds of the castle (sleeping 4 people).
