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Alston Hall

Battisborough Cross, Devon (Ref. 976180)

4.1

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  • 38 Guests

  • 18 Bedrooms

  • 17 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Swimming pool
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

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25 Customer Review(s)

  • Iona

    “Alston Hall was a great place to stay to celebrate a 60th birthday party with friends and family.”

    We had brilliant fun in the pool, in the house and in the grounds playing games. I was worried the pool would be cold but it was lovely and warm! We brought our own pre-prepared evening meals, which was just as well given the kitchen is quite small and the single large stove still a bit inadequate really. Really could do with an additional stove. Other than that, we had everything we needed, the rooms were clean and comfortable. As the photos show, the place could do with some ...

    We had brilliant fun in the pool, in the house and in the grounds playing games. I was worried the pool would be cold but it was lovely and warm! We brought our own pre-prepared evening meals, which was just as well given the kitchen is quite small and the single large stove still a bit inadequate really. Really could do with an additional stove. Other than that, we had everything we needed, the rooms were clean and comfortable. As the photos show, the place could do with some maintenance/renovation/renewal works in places but the slightly run down feel kind of added to its charm for me! The grand staircase overlooking the lobby really makes the place!

    - Iona, December 2023

Summary

  • Over three floors
  • 18 bedrooms: 2 x family room with 1 x super king and 1 x single and en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor family room with 1 x king size with en-suite bath, basin and WC there is an interconnecting door into an adjoining twin room with 2 x single beds (suitable for families), 1 x super-king-size with dressing room and en-suite bath, separate walk-in shower, double basin and WC, 1 x super king-size with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 2 x super king with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x double with ensuite bath, basin and WC, 3 x second-floor super king with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 2 x twin with en-suite bath, basin and WC, 3 x second-floor twin with en-suite bath, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Utility
  • Reception with woodburning stove
  • 2 x sitting rooms
  • Snooker room
  • Office
  • Indoor swimming pool Outdoor pool size - 38' x 18' x 8'2" to 3'6" deep Indoor pool size - 38' x 18' x 3'6" deep
  • Central heating with wood burning stove
  • Microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky sports, DVD, WiFi, Phone incoming calls only only
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair available on request
  • Off-road parking for 40 cars
  • Garden with tennis court, childrens play area, barbecue, unheated outdoor pool
  • Three well-behaved dogs welcome first dog free a fee will be charged for extra dogs
  • Sorry no smoking
  • Shop 4.2 miles, pub 4 miles
  • Note: The outdoor swimming pool is available from 26th May to 15th September
  • Note: Check-in time 4pm

The property

About a mile from Battisborough Cross, at the end of a long tree-lined drive, is Alston Hall, a three-storey, detached country residence, built in 1906 as a rectory.

Many facilities remain for your enjoyment from its more recent role as a country house hotel, including indoor heated swimming pool (38' x 18' x 3'6" deep, ball hoop for games) with pool chairs, table tennis, games and French windows opening to an enclosed, lawned, walled garden (table/chairs, two barbecues).

Surrounding the house are 3 acres of well-kept grounds and gardens, mostly south-west facing, with superb uninterrupted views over rolling green fields to a glimmer of the sea and the Mewstone beyond.

At the front and catching all-day sun, an unheated outdoor swimming pool (38' x 18' x 8'2" to 3'6" deep, available 26 May to 15 September), vast lawns (croquet - mallets provided, tables/chairs positioned to take in those lovely views) bordered by a shallow sunken rose garden (unfenced) and children's play area (swing, trampoline), shaded in part by lovely mature trees; also an all-weather fun tennis court and steps down to further lawned area with plenty of space for cricket or kicking a ball around.

A long drive brings you to the front of the house and gravelled terrace with steps up to heavy oak door into porch; grand oak-panelled entrance hall with stained glass windows, huge fireplace (woodburner), comfy sofas/chairs, window seats and piano; above, impressive galleried landing with more sofas/chairs.

Off the hall, two further living rooms, one elegant, full of light, with stone-mullioned windows and garden/swimming pool views, TV/DVD; the other, more cosy with TV/Sky/DVD/PVR, piano and door (lockable) to rear hall and the indoor swimming pool.

Snooker room (full-sized snooker table, bar stools) overlooking the walled garden; ground-floor cloakroom (loo).

Big dining room with long table seating 28 and two smaller tables (seating 6 and 4), with door opening to the front lawn.

Adjoining is the kitchen with two electric cookers, two dishwashers, two microwaves, larder fridge, freezer and food preparation space.

Utility room (two washing machines, two tumble driers, chest freezer).

Quiet office area with desk.

Sweeping formal staircase from hall up to galleried landing and the vast master suite (6' bed) with dressing room, huge en suite bathroom (suite with separate shower, twin washbasins) and lovely views over the garden to the distant sea; on this floor, eight more bedrooms, all good-sized with en suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath) and mostly garden views (some distant sea glimpses) - three super king, one double, three with interconnecting doors (all can be bolted and individually accessed), two twin (limited clothes-hanging space), and two family rooms (super king plus single).

Further stairs to the second floor and nine more bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms with bath,sink and WC (except adjoining rooms 11 & 12, where this is a shared bathroom.

Some of the rooms do have low/sloping eaves.

The bedrooms are comprised of three super king, one king size, three twin and a family suite consisting of king size and twin bedroom with beamed arch between (interconnecting door), en suite bathroom and small seating area (steps up, sofa) in the ‘tower’.

Ten bedrooms have TV/DVD.

Both floors have rear staircase to ground floor.

Arrival after 4pm.

Professional catering and/or butler/maid service available, by arrangement (extra).

Gardener attends three days a week.

Damages Deposit £1000.Beach and beautiful coastline, 2 miles; pub, 2½.

Concessionary rates available for scuba diving at Fort Bovisand Dive Centre and golf/spa at Dartmouth Golf and Country Club.

This is a hugely spacious and well organised place, excellent for family and extended family groups, special birthdays and celebrations at any time of year. Battisborough Cross: hamlet a mile from the mouth of the beautiful River Erme estuary at Mothecombe (lovely sandy beach, seasonal tea room) and from the open sea (cliffs, coast path).

Holbeton village (good pub, excellent restaurant, PO/shop), 1½ miles; pretty riverside pubs at Newton Ferrers/Noss Mayo, 3½ miles; Plymouth, about 10½.

Floorplans

2nd Floor1st FloorGround Floor

Kitchen Dining Room WC Private Snooker Room TV Lounge Indoor Pool Main Hallway Front Lounge Utility Office ElectricalSystemsRoom

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £1000.

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About the location

BATTISBOROUGH CROSS

Newton Ferrers 3.7 miles; Bovisand 9.2 miles; Plymouth 11.3 miles.

Battisborough Cross is a wonderful village resting between Mothecombe and Membland in Devon. The village is ideally located within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, well-known for its plethora of scenic walks, bike rides and stunning beaches. Your local amenities can be found in the nearby village of Newton Ferrers, where you can dine at the Dolphin Inn, or stock up on essentials at the convenience store and delicatessen. Continue onto Bovisand, home to a beautiful family-friendly beach and bay, as well as a picturesque harbour, the Watch House Battery, a café, and the nearby Mussel Inn. Further afield, you’ll find the bustling port city of Plymouth, where you’ll find many attractions, including the National Marine Aquarium, National trust – Saltram, The Box, Royal William Yard, Devil’s Point and the Plymouth Gin Distillery. Dining options include, Cosmic Kitchen, Boston Tea Party, Waypoint Bar and Bistro and three Michelin Star Restaurants, Acleaf, Barbican Kitchen and Fig Tree @ 36 for those who prefer fine dining.

Note: The outdoor swimming pool is available from 26th May to 15th September.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas