For all of us at HH, it’s a particular point of pride that
we have such a fantastic selection of huge houses, in beautiful locations, all
over the West Country. Secluded farmhouses, historic manor houses, vast
converted barns, seaside houses overlooking delightful beaches, all available
to rent for your exclusive use. Here are two choice examples…
Soldon
Manor is new with us for 2012 – 3 miles from the ancient village of Bradworthy,
in Devon’s least changed farmland, this is a beautiful, important and
historic, 16th century manor house, recently renovated with a huge amount
of care and attention to detail to provide a wonderful, comfortable and
intriguing place to stay. It has everything you’d hope for approaching a grand
house – a gravelled drive, a formal garden, a courtyard, a croquet lawn, huge
chess board and spectacular views of rolling countryside.
Inside, the layout and footprint of the house have evolved
over the centuries – great fun trying to spot clues to its history and use. You’re
greeted by the main entrance crowned by the Cornish Prideaux family coat of
arms, leading to a magnificent, double-height dining hall, an oak-panelled
drawing room and a sitting/reading room. You’ll also find a concealed door leading
to to a servants’ passageway into a large farmhouse-style kitchen with Aga. Up
the beautifully elegant staircase are seven bedrooms – the Manor sleeps 14.
This is a tremendous house for gatherings of all sorts, from
reading groups to large family celebrations – warmth, masses of space, generous
accommodation and wonderful comfort.
Home
House, in the sheltered, pretty village of Combeinteignhead, near
Teignmouth, Devon, is a quite beautiful Grade
II listed, semi-detached, thatched house. Originally the main
house to a thriving cider-producing farm, it is now a lovely, smartly renovated and refurbished home.
Inside, there’s a living room with gorgeous, heavy beams and big
inglenook fireplace, plus a lovely snug in which to relax with TV and board
games. A smart Shaker-style fitted kitchen comes complete with Aga, smart black
granite and oak worktops and a big table, with plenty of room for all the
family. You’ll find eight bedrooms – the house sleeps 15 – plus a second
living room with a home cinema system with a pull-down screen and DVD/Blu-ray
projector, perfect for watching family favourites.
Outside, there’s an enclosed walled garden and, just beyond,
about ½ acre of lovely, mature flowering shrub and lawned garden (complete with
summer house with grapevine, table & chairs and barbecue). And last but not
least, there’s the indoor heated swimming pool – the ultimate indulgence.
For more inspiration, take a look at our
new mini brochure, or browse through all of our big
houses online. There’s still some last minute availability (and some very special
offers) for Christmas
and New
Year 2011 at some of our big houses, so call us on 01647 433593 to discuss
your requirements. If you’re already looking ahead to Christmas and New Year in
2012, don’t delay, as these big houses are so popular, they get booked up way
in advance!
