Torquay Vacation Rental barn: Maidencombe

The Piggery, Quiet rural location, fabulous views, spacious piggery conversion

Description Barn, 150 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 3 Bathrooms
Amenities near the ocean, rural, garden, pets considered, TV, DVD
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£595 - £795/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$994 - $1,328/week 
Katy Richards
Speaks: English, French, German

Photos and Description of the Torquay vacation barn rental Smallholding close to Torquay, well equipped with 3 ensuite bedrooms, sleeps 8

The Piggery is a stylish and modern converted farm building next to the Farmhouse. Accommodation, all ground floor, consists of 3 ensuite rooms, sleeping 8 in comfort: Owl is a king size double room with full bathroom and power shower; Badger is a twin room with a power shower, handbasin and WC; Fox is either a superking and two singles, or four singles, with power shower handbasin and WC. The sitting room is a large light and airy room with super views, sofa and armchair seating for 8, TV, DVD and music centre. Through glass doors behind the sitting room is a large 'eat in' kitchen, fully fitted, with ceramic cooker, combi oven, fridge/freezer, huge range of cooking utensils, crockery glassware and cutlery for 8 to dine around the large dining table. Dishwasher and washing machine and wood burner complete the kitchen amenities. Outside amenities include large grass play space, seating area for lounging or barbeque. Eggs, bread, jams, etc available to order.
Torquay barn rental - 'The Piggery' at Cherry Blossom Farm

'The Piggery' at Cherry Blossom Farm

Torquay barn rental - The 'Orangery' sitting room

The 'Orangery' sitting room

Torquay barn rental - Owl bedroom

Owl bedroom

Torquay barn rental - Owl Bathroom

Owl Bathroom

Location: Devon < England

Nearest Airport: Exeter at 30 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Plymouth at 40 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Newton Abbot at 5 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Exeter M5 at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 3 Kilometres
Car: necessary

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Rental Rates for this vacation barn rental in Torquay, United Kingdom

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
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High Mar 27, 2010 - Apr 9, 2010 £695 - - - - - 1 Week
Mid Apr 10, 2010 - Apr 30, 2010 £595 - - - - - 1 Week
High May 1, 2010 - May 7, 2010 £695 - - - - - 1 Week
Mid May 8, 2010 - May 21, 2010 £595 - - - - - 1 Week
High May 22, 2010 - Jul 16, 2010 £695 - - - - - 1 Week
Peak Jul 17, 2010 - Sep 11, 2010 £795 - - - - - 1 Week
Mid Sep 12, 2010 - Oct 1, 2010 £695 - - - - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • We ask for a deposit of 25% on confirmation of booking with the balance payable four weeks before the due arrival date. The rental includes provision of all linens (which will be changed weekly for parties staying longer than one week). It also includes electricity to the value of £40 per week, which is plenty for a party of six or eight in normal weather and normal usage of electrical appliances. A supplement is charged at cost , for usage of electricity above this level, according to the meter reading in the building on departure. We do not ask for deposits to cover loss or damage to the building or its equipment and furnishings, but we reserve the right to charge occupants for any such damage on departure. The deposit is non-refundable so we do recommend you take out holiday insurance on booking.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE:
    The prices shown are for occupancy of up to 6 persons, whether adults or children. Parties comprising 7 or 8 persons are charged at an additional £50 per person per week, which produces prices of £645 or £695 in the mid season, £745 or £795 in the high season, and £845 or £895 in the peak season.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation barn rental in Torquay, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • barn (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 150 m²

Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • rural

Theme:
  • farm holidays
  • away from it all

General:
  • linens provided
  • toilet paper
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • iron & board
  • cooking utensils
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 8 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Owl - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Badger - Toilet, Shower
    Fox - Toilet, Shower
  • All showers are powered, and fed by separate hot water supplies. Owl and Fox bathrooms have macerator pumps and so are damaged easily if inapproriate material is put down the toilet. A call out charge is expensive. White cotton towels supplied (bath sheet and hand towel per person) - not for beach use - beach towels are available on request. The building is essentially on 1 floor and is suitable for wheelchair access and the partially disabled. The shower room in 'Fox' has easy steps and there is a bath in 'Owl' but we do not have facilities for the severely disabled. If you are not sure please ask.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Owl - 1 Queen, Ensuite bathroom
    Badger - 2 Twin/ Single, Ensuite shower room
    Fox - 1 King, 2 Twin/ Single, 1 Baby Crib, Ensuite shower room
  • Bedlinen is all pure cotton. Non allergenic pillows and duvets available if requested in advance. Fox bed configuration must be advised to us in advance (i.e.. Super king and one single or two singles, with cot or without, or three or four singles only). Badger beds might be available as twin or king size for 2010 - please ask. Bedside tables with lamps in all rooms. Wardrobes and chests of drawers in each room. Chairs and tables also provided in Badger and Owl. Side restraint available for child bed if necessary. This is an ex Piggery so is an agricultural building. We have done all we can to insulate and heaters are provided but if the weather is not good this is not an easy building to keep warm but additional blankets are available.
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • books
  • books adult
  • games adults
  • TV
  • VCR
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • audio tape player

Outside:
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • 8 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • wheelchair accessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • non smoking only

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • surfing

Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels

Attractions:
  • caves
  • museums

Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • deepsea fishing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • gambling casinos
  • hiking
  • jet skiing
  • live theater
  • paddle boating
  • pier fishing
  • sight seeing
  • snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • spelunking

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • waterfalls
  • zoo

Nearby Services:
  • medical services

Notes: Children welcome, but this is a farm environment, and there is no formal garden, there are risks including ponds, stinging nettles and brambles. There are chickens and ducks and the badgers may be seen at night. Pubs, shops and restaurants are only 5 minutes in the car and some restaurants will deliver. The lanes are narrow Devon lanes and a car is essential. We do have a bicycle you can borrow to get the morning paper ! There are sea views from the sunny living area, all the rooms are on the ground floor. All bedrooms have private bathrooms. Ideal venue for three generation families (parents, children and grandparents). It is quiet and there is plenty of outside space with outside seating, although this is not right outside the building but at the far end of the barns, there is also ample parking. Charcoal barbeque available on request, with tools etc. Torquay harbour is 10 minutes in the car. Although quiet, we live right next door so you will not be entirely alone.

Further details for this vacation barn rental in Torquay, United Kingdom

Badger watching: We have a number of badgers who visit us regularly. We are always pleased to share the pleasure of watching these delightful creatures with our visitors, for which we ask only for a small contribution to the cost of the feed we use to attract them. We run our Small holdling without the use of any chemicals so Cherry Bossom Farm is the ideal place for: Bird Watchers (We have dozens of species including the rare Cirl Bunting), Walkers (Dartmoor and the Coast Path are within a 20 minute drive), Garden lovers (Eden Project is a couple of hours away but many beautiful gardens are very much closer), anyone interested in Wildlife or just looking for a Low Tech family holiday.

Dogs: Dogs are welcome, by arrangement, provided we are assured that they will be denied access to bedrooms, and that owners will bring suitable bedding for them and coverings for our furniture. We do not allow dogs to be left in the building whilst owners are out, other than by agreement at the time. This is not just your holiday but it is our home and we have cats, chickens and ducks, all of whom are scared by even the best behaved dogs so: PLEASE NOTE: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times on our premises. (outside the building) There are NO exeptions to this. There is a nine acre field next to us (the entrance is 30 yards from our front gate) which is available for dog exercise off the lead (but still under owner control). All dog mess must be bagged and placed in appropriate waste containers.

Changeover day: Please note that the property will not be available before 3pm on changeover day and must be vacated by 10am to allow time for cleaning etc. Please leave the property as you found it and make sure that you clear away ALL of your rubbish before you leave.

Other Activities: Steam Railways, prehistoric caves, sealife zoo, balloon ascent, potteries, glassworks, model village, bygones living museum, and many more...

Reviews for this vacation barn rental in Torquay, United Kingdom

Rating
5 out of 5

The Piggery - highly recommended

Norma and Bruce Fareham Hampshire England
Review Submitted: February 4, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2008
We visited with our daughter and son-in-law plus his parents in September for a week and had a wondertul time.

The property was lovely and provided each of us with our own space - including three en-suite rooms, so no banging on the bathroom door whilst relaxing in the bath, or worried about disturbing the unlucky couple who had to sleep on a convertible sofa in the lounge.

The rural location was beautiful and the view from the lounge was wonderful and seeing the badgers each night was a real highlight. However it was an easy drive to the local attractions.

Phil & Katy were lovely hosts and we hope to see them again soon.

Would definitely recommend this property.
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Rating
5 out of 5

The Piggery - highly recommended

Jules and Paul Fareham Hampshire England
Review Submitted: February 4, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2008
Phil and Katy were excellent hosts and made us feel very welcome throughout our stay. The home made jam and bread plus fresh eggs were delicious.

The Piggery was excellent (despite its name) and provided enough space for Paul and myself plus both sets of parents so that we weren't getting in each others way. The three en-suite rooms worked really well and it was lovely to have a big table so we could all enjoy meals and games together.

We had all we needed for our stay but with Phil and Katy right next door we would only have had to ask if we did require anything else.

The rural location was great too as we had peace and quiet but were in easy driving distance of all the local attractions (Paignton Zoo, Buckfast Otter & Owl Sanctuary, Living Coasts, Trago Mills) and amenities. AND to see the badgers and fox right on our door step every evening was wonderful.

The property was well presented and clean plus tidy - I would definitely recommend this property and will be back ourselves again soon.
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