Dancing Hill Cottage

About this property

Crediton 3 miles. Dancing Hill Cottage, a Grade 2 listed, thatched property nestled amongst rolling hills in the glorious Devon countryside. This semi-detached home is situated in the rural village of Shobrooke. This wonderful location offers fantastic nature walks and is just paces away from a friendly pub, making this the perfect dwelling for a family looking to escape to enjoy all that Devon has to offer. Drive up the winding driveway, with ample parking space; unload your belongings as you take in this most tranquil of settings. Venture inside the property to discover the contemporary kitchen/diner with well-equipped cupboards for your self-catering needs; cook up a storm before settling down around the dining table, break open a bottle of fizz, and toast to a fabulous holiday with your loved ones! The spacious sitting room is a charming room with characterful beams, a sumptuous corner sofa, and an inglenook fireplace with a woodburning fire perfect for the cooler evenings.

Moving through the property, you will find the snug boot room with a sofa, perfect for housing your walking boots and coats; adjoining the utility room and ground floor cloakroom. The wrap-around garden is a delight at the cottage, beautifully laid out with outdoor seating, expansive lawns, and pretty cottage-style planting. A wonderful seating area, bedecked in wisteria adjoins the side of the cottage and is the perfect spot to sit and watch the sunset while the children and your canine companions run freely. As the evening draws to a close, head upstairs to the three bedrooms, a super-king size bed, a double, or snuggle up in the twin room; all bedrooms offer ample storage space and beautiful views of the surrounding fields and countryside beyond. The family bathroom is also located on this floor allowing you to wake up with a refreshing rinse in the shower before heading down for a morning coffee with the group, where you can plan an action-packed day. In an area popular with walkers, Dancing Hill Cottage offers some superb walks direct from the cottage with the Grade 2 listed Shobrooke Park and gardens with fishing lakes and miles of beautiful only a short distance away. The village pub, The Red Lion Inn is a traditional village pub dating back to the 1580’s and serves local food and beverages with fantastic views from the beer garden. When it comes to days out, why not take a short drive to the delightful 18th-century manor house, Killerton to stroll around charming gardens and have the opportunity to get dressed up in Victorian costumes to relive this historical period? The bustling town of Crediton is home to a wealth of independent shops to rummage around, a popular farmers' market, and family-friendly pubs for a spot of lunch whilst you venture around the town. Travelling further afield, the ancient city of Exeter is renowned for its spectacular architecture with the cathedral, underground passages, and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum worthy of a visit. The coastal towns of Exmouth and Dawlish are both within easy reach too. For an enchanting escape to the Devon countryside with family and friends, stay at Dancing Hill Cottage.

A busy market town 8.5 miles north west of the cathedral city of Exeter, and situated in an area of Devon known as “Red Devon” so called because of the distinctive red soil which is of prime agricultural quality, and excellent for growing swedes. This is a rural area of Devon which is tranquil, unspoilt and where ruby cattle are seen grazing amongst the rolling green meadows. There are many scattered villages with welcoming inns, well stocked farm shops and friendly locals. Crediton has a wide range of shops selling gifts and groceries, a fabulous farmers’ market, modern leisure centre and plenty of family friendly pubs. Crediton is less than 10 miles from Dartmoor National Park which provides excellent walking and horse riding opportunities and a half hour drive from the beautiful city of Exeter where there are theatres, stunning cathedral, shopping malls, and historic quay with waterfront cafes, antique shops and bars.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with TV, 1 x double, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Utility.

Boot room

Gas central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine (initial supply of original pods provided).

Smart TV, DAB radio/CD, WiFi.

Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Private parking.

Enclosed wrap-around garden with furniture.

Three well-behaved dogs welcome - compostable dog toilet provided and must be used for any dog waste.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 3.2 miles, pub 0.5 miles.

Note: Country lanes leading to this property are very secluded/isolated but in excellent walking land.

Note: Private parking for as many cars as needed on the drive.

Note: Phone signal not good therefore landline phone for emergencies.

Please Note: this property only accepts Friday Check in days.