Snaptrip says
Valley House in Devon receives high praise for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and serene location beside the canal. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and the large garden, which is perfect for families. The property's proximity to nature and local amenities, along with the welcoming and helpful owners, contribute to its charm. The presence of a games room and the suitability for large groups are also noted as positives.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently mention the property's cleanliness, noting it as spotless and well-maintained. The fresh bedding and tidy surroundings contribute to the high score in this category.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness, access to nature, and proximity to the canal for walks. The secluded setting with lovely views and local amenities like a pub and farm shop nearby are appreciated by guests.
Reviewers find the house very comfortable, with special mentions of comfy beds and sofas. The spaciousness and warmth of the property add to the overall comfort for guests of all ages.
The property is well-equipped with a games room, ample outdoor space, and a well-stocked kitchen. Some minor suggestions for modernisation and maintenance are noted, but overall, the facilities are highly regarded.
The owners' thoughtfulness is highlighted by personal touches such as flowers, chocolates, and brownies on arrival. While these gestures are warmly received, it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This big detached house is situated on the banks of the canal in Halberton at the end of a no through lane. With its private waterside setting, it is a fabulous place to relax and watch the world go by on the water and towpath. From the porch, head through to the oak-fitted kitchen with its little breakfast table for morning coffee, a well equipped room for preparing family meals to enjoy in the dining room whilst you observe the canal life. For sitting comfortably, you have a choice of the sitting room with its glass door to slide open to the garden, or the conservatory with comfy seats. For anyone who doesn't want to tackle the stairs there is one ground floor twin bedroom and a bathroom, or head upstairs to four more bedrooms with some lovely views of the canal and the Blackdown Hills. The children will love the games room which doubles as an optional bedroom for alternative sleeping. The garden is private with lawns, a terrace, summer house and gate to a charming seating area with picnic benches beside the towpath. Needless to say, a barge trip on the Grand Western Canal is a must, or why not bring your own boats to launch at Sampford Peverell and moor them outside the house? You can fish outside with a licence and golf and boat, canoe and bicycle hire are available locally. North and south coasts make easy day trips, or explore Exmoor and Somerset from this central location. Valley House is a smashing house for watching life float by or touring the area.
Tiverton is set on the banks of the Great Western Canal in central mid Devon. A town rich with history and heritage with a thriving town centre hosting a popular farmers market every third Wednesday.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x downstairs twin.
Ground floor bathroom with walk-in shower, WC, basin.
On the first floor: 1 x king size double with two single beds and en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin, 1 x double (basin), 1 x double with shower cubicle and basin, 1 x family room with double and single.
Bathroom with bath, WC, basin.
Games room with 2 chair beds and 4' sofa bed.
Ground floor kitchen with breakfast table.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Conservatory.
Central heating.
Microwave, fridge, freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, Nespresso Coffee Machine, TV with Blu-ray, DVD, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available on request, Off road parking for 10 cars.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Pub less than 1 mile from property.
Nearby points of interest
Reviews (55)
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Andy
Our stay was enjoyed by all, from 18 - 87. Very peaceful location if you just need time to relax and a great base to explore the rest of Devon and beyond as a central location. Would highly recommend for short or long term break/holiday.
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Helen
Has a family feel to it. Room layout suited our needs. We felt very comfortable.
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Colin
Plenty of room, with the addition of a games room, made Valley House a really good choice to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. Sophie had thoughtfully left an anniversary card and some tasty chocolates for us too! The beds were extremely comfortable and we all slept like logs! Lovely walks along the canal path while viewing the wildlife. Perhaps a little modernisation here and there to the decor would be in order and it was a shame only one of the recliners, as shown in the images, actually reclined. But hey, these are only minor issues, especially when there is a good pub at the end of the lane too! Thank you Sophie for our wonderful stay, ordering sunny weather for us and making us feel so welcome!