The Old Mill

Rating
Sleeps 11
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Pets Yes
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Features

Swimming pool
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

9 Customer Review(s)

“Great house great pool the grandchildren went in everyday wether not that good but still found plenty to do .”

Well equipped kitchen only thing we found is that the bedrooms did not have locks on so grandchildren can wonder in at any time would be good to have high locks on doors for privacy. But had a great holiday for for 3 genaration

Well equipped kitchen only thing we found is that the bedrooms did not have locks on so grandchildren can wonder in at any time would be good to have high locks on doors for privacy. But had a great holiday for for 3 genaration Well recommended

- Mrs Knight, October 2019
“This Is a lovely place to stay.”

The space is fantastic. The pool is amazing. Lovely clean property. Only downside for us, was there was only 2 bedrooms with TVs and we felt for the what the place cost a tv in every bedroom wouldn't of been to much to ask. How ever we will be booking again as the house is amazing.

- Mr Plumpton, October 2019
“Would highly recommend !”

! We all had such a fab time ! Will defiantly be returning !!! Very clean and well presented!

- Mrs Kerslake, September 2019
“We felt that the accommodation was generally good, however the patios and garden furniture were in need of a good jet wash and new garden furniture as it was clearly very worn.”

The parasol was dirty and ripped, the fire pit was badly rusted. The pool was lovely, the property internally was good with plenty of space, and the gardens which stretch up to an orchard was superb. Our overall feeling was that if you are paying a premium price, you expect the property to be virtually flawless, which it clearly wasn't. The proximity to local amenities and the coast was a major plus point also.

- Mr Tyler, September 2019

Thank you for pointing out the ripped parasol which will be replaced. The garden furniture was new c. 2014 but we will look at jet washing it for next season. We are happy that you loved the pool and orchard and found no fault otherwise with the accommodation. Owner relations
“Lovely house very well equipped.”

Lots of low beams so be careful! Beautiful large garden. Kids absolutely loved it esp the pool.

- Mr Turner, April 2019
“The mill was great we had everything we could possibly need and would definitely use again.”

It’s a lovely place in a great setting. Great holiday overall

- Mrs Chamberlain, September 2018
“The outside furniture could be updated with patio furniture”

- Mr Holton, August 2018
“An amazing place.”

As beautiful as the photos but also very well equipped throughout. Helpful suggestions in the book left eg pubs,take-aways.

- Mrs Crow, June 2018
“Perfect family escape would highly recommend”

- Mrs Latham, April 2018
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The property

In Blakewell, down a private lane beside a few other houses, a charmingly converted, Grade II listed mill in an acre of truly stunning gardens with its own indoor heated swimming pool (16' square x 5'6" deep, available Easter to end of October) in a separate building (changing room, loo).

Steps and paths up to beautifully landscaped gardens, orchard with old Devon apple trees and sheltered suntrap patio (tables/chairs, barbecue, firebowl).Inside, comfort and imagination.

Nine steps up to rear entrance.

Three floors: on the middle floor, large living room with woodburner in huge fireplace (logs included), wood floor (rug), three sofas, beanbags, smart TV/DVD/PVR, Bluetooth soundbar.

Big conservatory (cane furniture) looking to the garden.

Kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, drinks fridge, range-style cooker with gas hobs/electric double oven, breakfast bar/stools, dining table best for 10, iPod dock); loo.

On the ground floor, two bedrooms - a double (3 steps up to 5' bed) with low beams and millstone, chaise longue and 3 steps up to en suite shower-room (suite), and another double (5' canopied sleigh bed) with en suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath); utility room (washing machine, tumble drier); games room (table football, air hockey); loo.

On the top floor (stairgates), three further bedrooms (low beams) - low lintel to a room with 5' double and single beds, TV/DVD, dressing room with chaise longue and archway (no door) to en suite bathroom (suite with roll-top bath plus hand-shower and separate shower); another room with double and single beds, TV/DVD, sofa and glazed door to small balcony; a pretty single; bathroom (suite, shower over bath).Best for maximum of 10 people.

Walks from the door along a stream-lined valley.

Good food pub, 1 mile.

Organic farm shop and trout fishing (adults and children), 100 yards.

Damages Deposit £250.

A magical place to stay. Blakewell: hamlet in a quiet stream-lined valley 1½ miles from Barnstaple (shops, restaurants, cinema, food market).

The great north Devon sand/surf beaches (Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe), about 8 miles; golf at Barnstaple and Saunton; fly-fishing locally; nature reserve (birdwatching), 5 miles; Exmoor, about 8.

Floorplans

2nd Floor1st FloorGround Floor

Summary

Three levels
Two ground floor bedrooms: 2 x king size double (one with en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin, the other with en suite bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and basin)
Utility room
Games room
Three top floor bedrooms: 2 x family rooms with double and single bed (one with en suite bathroom with bath, hand shower, shower, WC, basin), 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, basin
Middle floor sitting room with wood burning stove
Conservatory
Kitchen with dining area and breakfast bar
Middle floor WC with basin
Indoor swimming pool (seasonal opening)
Central heating with wood burning stove
BBQ, Microwave, fridge, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, iron and ironing board, Smart TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent, Cot and highchair available, Off road parking for four cars
Indoor pool
Sorry no smoking
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Note: Swimming pool is available from March to end of October Note: This property is best for a maximum of 10 people
Note: No stag or hen parties

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

BLAKEWELL

Barnstaple enjoys a superb location at the mouth of the Taw Estuary, on the spectacular North Devon coastline between Westward Ho! and Croyde and is a short drive from the Exmoor National Park.

Note: Swimming pool is seasonable, available from March to October 2019.
Note: This property is best for a maximum of 10 people.
Note: No stag or hen parties.
Note: Pets are prohibited from carpeted areas.

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The Old Mill

Blakewell, Devon (Ref. 975972)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great house great pool the grandchildren went in everyday wether not that good but still found plenty to do .”

“This Is a lovely place to stay.”

“Would highly recommend !”

“We felt that the accommodation was generally good, however the patios and garden furniture were in need of a good jet wash and new garden furniture as it was clearly very worn.”

“Lovely house very well equipped.”

“The mill was great we had everything we could possibly need and would definitely use again.”

“The outside furniture could be updated with patio furniture”