Self catering at Eggesford Barton - The Gallery
in Chulmleigh, Devon

You can have enjoy a self catering holiday or break at Eggesford Barton - The Gallery. This accommodation sleeps 10 and prices for a weeks stay from just £1300

Accommodation

Surrounded by countryside that formed the setting for Williamson’s Tarka the Otter, Eggesford Barton was originally the main farm for the Earl of Portsmouth’s Eggesford Estate. The Barton is arranged around an enclosed courtyard with cobbled pathways, and is set within several acres of beautiful private grounds. Believed to date from the early 18th century, the property was developed throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and grew greatly in importance. As the Barton Farm, it was responsible for corn threshing and storage for the smaller farms upon the estate. The restoration of the Grade II listed farmhouse and courtyard has resulted in a unique property in a rare state of preservation. A pleasant stroll through the woodland and pastureland leads down to the River Taw, where 800 metres of river frontage awaits guests, and where superb salmon and trout fishing is available. The main property has been split to provide three holiday cottages: The Gallery, The Cider Press and Honey Cottage can be booked separately or together to provide the perfect setting for that special family or friends’ celebration (with The Beehive annexe) accommodating up to 26 adults.
Consisting of carefully converted and renovated stone and slate buildings, The Cider Press, The Gallery and Honey Cottage all offer substantial and spacious holiday accommodation, and display a wealth of features such as wooden or flagstone floors, beams and inglenook fireplaces with either wood-burning stove or open fire in the dining room. The Cider Press additionally exhibits fascinating stone walls, with an apex ceiling and open oak roof timbers adorning its living room. The Beehive is a studio annexe with a double bed set next to The Gallery. It is compact, but has everything needed - a kitchen at one end, as well as a sitting area and separate shower room, and opens onto a secluded yard with seating. Guests book it separately or for an extended family whilst staying in one or more of the other cottages. The Barton is approached through park-like grounds, with double oak doors set in the arched entrance, the drive leads into a carriage ring at the centre of the courtyard. Open towards the south, pleasant evenings can be spent admiring the splendid views over the surrounding countryside towards Eggesford Forest. The Gallery, The Cider Press and Honey Cottage have their own garden/picnic area overlooking pastureland, complete with barbecue, where food can be enjoyed out in the open and The Beehive has its own patio area off the main courtyard. To enable a welcome break from culinary chores, outside catering can even be arranged (for refs HZV, HZW, HZX) to make a holiday that bit more special and give the usual cook a well-earned break! There are a number of beautiful walks on trails and footpaths in Eggesford Forest and Heywood which will suit both energetic and casual walkers. The extensive grounds of the estate offer plenty of space for children to play out, and a special area set aside allows pent-up energy to be released on the climbing frames provided, whilst still being under the parents’ watchful eyes. Guests are also free to wander the 30-acre estate and take in some great views. To one side of the courtyard, a sauna offers the opportunity for the adults to spoil themselves, with shower facilities also to hand. Beyond the contrasting woodland and pastureland of the estate, a stretch of the River Taw offers keen anglers the chance to enjoy a spot of salmon and trout fishing whilst on holiday – although there is a limited amount of tackle available on-site, guests are requested to bring their own. Situated on the 180-mile long Tarka Trail, cyclists and walkers can also take in the delightful array of landscapes between Dartmoor and Exmoor, and the ‘Tarka Line’ is...

Spacious living room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace and wooden floor. Sitting room. Beamed dining room with ornamental stone fireplace and wooden floor. Large beamed modern fitted kitchen with slate floor. First floor: Beamed double bedroom with en-suite toilet. Four further bedrooms, each with wash basin, one double and three twin. Bathroom with toilet. Shower room with toilet.

Location

Eggesford Barton - The Gallery is situated at Eggesford, Chulmleighin Devon. A map is below but if you are travelling by car the all important Sat Nav settings are: Latitude 50.88333, Longitude -3.866667 or postcode .

Eggesford Barton - The Gallery accommodation summary

4 poster bed			Multi bath room
Non smoking			Detached
Pool			Hot tub
Wheel chair access			Easy walking
Open fire or woodburner			Pet friendly

Activities close by

Sandy beach			Sea
Fishing			Close to a Pub