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
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

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5 Customer Review(s)

“The old mill is a lovely property in a lovely location we enjoyed our stay and ...”

The old mill is a lovely property in a lovely location we enjoyed our stay and had a really nice break , the negatives were the stair gates were not fit for purpose after asking specifically before we arrived as we have two toddlers , and on arrival we saw lots of dust on surfaces in living areas and loads of small Lego and dust and fluff under the sofas (which are raised ) and our kids could easily of found them 1st and swallowed them , it put doubt into our minds on the extent of the cleaning ...

The old mill is a lovely property in a lovely location we enjoyed our stay and had a really nice break , the negatives were the stair gates were not fit for purpose after asking specifically before we arrived as we have two toddlers , and on arrival we saw lots of dust on surfaces in living areas and loads of small Lego and dust and fluff under the sofas (which are raised ) and our kids could easily of found them 1st and swallowed them , it put doubt into our minds on the extent of the cleaning quality as we were told we could not get in to the house till 6pm and had to leave at 9pm because the property needed cleaning , 7 or so hours for cleaning we would expect a dust free environment , as I said they were the only negatives from an otherwise nice holliday

- Mr Spicer, September 2020
Mr Scribbins July 2020

“Sykes Cottages were very helpful when I tried to rearrange booking.”

The garden is amazing, and the pool though small, very enjoyable - we used it every day. Very generous welcome package lovely cream scones etc. An excellent guide folder to local walks, pubs etc. We think the extra stair going down to the ground floor should have a warning notice or a white strip - very easy to trip there. We are so glad we booked a fortnight, so relaxing and peaceful

- Mr Scribbins, July 2020
Mr Annis July 2020

“Superb property, it had everything we needed, we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday, 6 adults, 5 children, 1 dog”

- Mr Annis, July 2020
Mrs Knight October 2019

“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 recommended

- Mrs Knight, October 2019
Mr Girdlestone June 2019

“WOW WHAT A PLACE , LOVELY BUILDING ,FANTASTIC, GARDENS .”

- Mr Girdlestone, June 2019
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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.

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

“The old mill is a lovely property in a lovely location we enjoyed our stay and ...”

“Sykes Cottages were very helpful when I tried to rearrange booking.”

“Superb property, it had everything we needed, we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday, 6 adults, 5 children, 1 dog”

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

“WOW WHAT A PLACE , LOVELY BUILDING ,FANTASTIC, GARDENS .”

The property

Floorplans

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About the location

BLAKEWELL