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Deep in the countryside on the edge of Exmoor with all the comforts of home, the well equipped cottages are situated at the end of a long bumpy farm track with a terrific view across the valley, not far from the coast and other places of interest, with plenty of walks right from the farm (and more) | |||
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Voley Farm is tucked away in its own 47 acres in a sunny valley within the Exmoor National Park. Surrounded by panoramic views and bordered by woodland, a small river, and rolling pasture it is a perfect place for a secluded and peaceful self catering holiday. The Cottages have been sympathetically converted from a Victorian stone barn overlooking a pretty courtyard. They are spacious and comfortable and retain many period features. Each has been designed to provide everything you need for a relaxed self-catering holiday. Check out the Cottage link for their features. At the end of a long unmade farm track, Voley Farm is 2 miles from the unspoilt village of Parracombe with its award-winning pub and friendly shop and Post Office. We are within easy reach of moor land and the North Devon coast, Lynton and Lynmouth and the sandy beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde. Footpaths lead directly from the cottages to the moors and the sea. As well as splendid walking there are riding stables nearby together with a wide variety of local attractions for all weathers. Voley Farm is also home to many wild animals and the only sounds you might hear at night are the hoots of owls and the occasional bleating of sheep. | |||
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| Walking and Cycling Driving | |
| Beaches | |
| Riding / waggon driving | |
| Gardens | |
| National Trust | |
| Indoor Adventure Park, Wildlife Parks and Animal Sancturies | |
| Various Other Activities |
| Around the Farm Voley Farm and its three self-catering cottages nestle in a peaceful setting 3 miles from the North Devon coast, in the Exmoor National Park. This wonderful landscape varies from wild and beautiful moor land to rocky coasts, from sandy beaches to gently rolling hills with walks right from the farm The river at the bottom of our valley A few minutes stroll from the cottages, this delightful little river runs into the Heddon and then to the sea. It is very popular with small children, small fish and wild deer. You can see the deer at dusk and dawn coming to drink. Local wildlife. Among the many kinds of wildlife you might see at Voley Farm are red deer, voles, otters, badgers, hedgehogs, rabbits, foxes, stoats, wildfowl, owls, bats and buzzards. In fact the buzzards often sit on top of the telegraph poles at the top of our farm track and stare haughtily down at us! There is also an abundance of birds to watch, ranging from nuthatches and green woodpeckers to our summer visiting barn swallows and pied fly catchers. You will also see tawny owls on the track and in the courtyard. The stars at night On a clear night the stars above Voley Farm are an amazing sight. You will see the Milky Way in all its glory unhindered by the glow of street lights. |
| Walking and Cycling Walking: There are lovely walks from Voley Farm; of different lengths to suit all walkers. You can walk from your cottage door to the sea at Heddons Mouth and back along the delightful National Trust footpath. This is 3 miles each way and can take in a stop for lunch at The Hunters Inn. Or walk from your door to the nearby moors of Parracombe Common or Holdstone Down. You can also do a circular walk around the picturesque village of Parracombe taking in the 17th century buildings and beautiful views across the Heddon Valley. Many famous walks across Exmoor such as Dunkery Beacon, Snowdrop Valley, Doone Valley, The Chains, the Valley of Rocks and Watersmeet. Exmoor is renowned as first class walking, riding and fishing country. Footpaths lead through some glorious Exmoor countryside whatever the season We provide maps and routes for local walks. Cycling Take the Tarka trail! You can hire bikes in Parracombe, Ilfracombe or Barnstaple. Driving- Classic car Classic Car Hire: North Devon classics, South Molton |
| Beaches There are a number of lovely beaches close to the Farm: Woolacombe - 40 minutes drive. Awarded a blue flag for its cleanliness. A wide sandy beach for sunbathing and surfing. Croyde - 40 minutes drive to an unspoilt, sandy beach. Braunton Burrows - 40 minutes drive to this wonderful International Biosphere Reserve famous for its variety of rare wildlife and plants and huge sand dunes. Saunton Sands - 40 minutes drive to 3 miles of flat sandy beach next to Braunton Burrows. Lee Bay - 20 minutes drive through the rugged Valley of Rocks. Lynmouth - 20 minutes drive and a well kept surfing secret. Get the local tide tables from the Exmoor Visitors Centre. Coombe Martin- 20 minute drive. Rock pools |
| Riding and Waggon Driving Dean Stables - 10 minutes drive away. Escorted hacking and instruction for all ages and levels. Outovercott Stables - 15 minutes drive away for riding across Exmoor for every age and ability. Heavy Horse Experience - 20 minutes away. Book an exclusive afternoon handling and driving Shire horses on Exmoor. Also riding, quadbikes and carriage driving Keypits - 20 minutes away. Riding, quadbiking, 4x4 jeep driving and paintballing Go to Arlington Court and take a carriage ride or learn to drive one. Contact details available at the farm. |
| Gardens Heddon Hall Gardens (Open Sunday and Wednesday in Summer, Sunday in February) - a few minutes away in our village of Parracombe. You can have a delicious home-made cream tea after enjoying the intimate surroundings of one of North Devon's finest gardens in the picturesque Heddon Valley. The walled garden was laid out by Penelope Hobhouse. The rest of the gardens are filled with rare species, ferns, shrubs and trees all thriving in their natural valley setting, many of which are the results of plant hunting and dendrological trips abroad by Jane Keatley. Marwood - 20 minutes drive away. Privately owned and famous for its sweeping vistas, award winning camellias and magnificent magnolias. You can buy wonderful shrubs from the nursery. Rosemoor Garden - an hour's drive away and justly famous as one of the Royal Horticultural Society's best gardens. Docton Mill Gardens (March to October) -Wild flower garden, mill & tea rooms. |
| National Trust There are a number of National Trust places nearby: Arlington Court - 15 minutes drive away. 2,700 acres of parkland with a heronry. Take a carriage ride or learn to drive one here Dunster Castle - an hour's drive to picturesque Dunster and its Norman Castle. Knightshayes Court - 1 hour away. A romantic house, lovely garden, walks and tea room. Watersmeet House - Edwardian tearooms and gardens. |
| Indoor Adventure Park, Wildlife Parks and Animal Sancturies Indoor Adventure Parks Cascades Tropical Adventure Pool - 40 minutes drive away. An 84-degree tropical adventure pool with giant 230 feet flume and rapids ride. The Milky Way Adventure Park (Open out of season at weekends and at half term) - 40 minutes away. Alien encounters, Laser Target Shooting, rides and games. Wildlife parks and animal sanctuaries Coombe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park - 20 minutes drive away. You can swim with sea lions, see wolves and animated dinosaurs. Exmoor Zological Park - 15 minutes drive away. Touch a penguin, hold a tarantula, see the cheetahs. Be a keeper for a day! The Big Sheep - 30 minutes away. Bottle feed lambs or bet on the sheep racing. Exmoor Falconry and Animal Farm - 45 minutes drive. Hawk walks and falconry days. |
| Various Other Activities Woody Bay Lynton-Barnstaple Steam Railway - 15 minutes away. This is England's original tourist railway which has been recently restored. Travel along part of the original route within above the Heddon Valley near Parracombe Take a boat trip to Lundy Island from Ilfracombe and go puffin watching. Or take a boat trip from nearby Lynmouth along the North Devon coast and watch the nesting birds and sure-footed wild goats. Lake fishing at Wimbleball Reservoir - 40 minutes drive away - also windsurfing, sailing, canoeing & rowing with tuition if required Deep sea fishing from Lynmouth and Ilfracombe harbours - 20 minutes drive away Surfing - Woolacombe & Croyde with tuition, Coombe Martin, Porlock, Saunton Sands The Mill Adventure - Indoor Climbing, South Molton Dartington Glass Factory - an hour away. Pick up a hand crafted bargain. Combine this with a trip to nearby Rosemoor Garden. Visit the market town of South Molton, 30 minutes drive away for those who like to rummage. It also has lovely tea rooms, a friendly book shop and Griffins Yard which is a large organic food shop with an excellent craft gallery. There is a farmers market on Thursdays and Saturdays. |
Self Catering Cottages Click below on cottage name for availability:
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contact For general enquiries please telephone Voley Farm on 01598 763315 For booking enquires link to : KATMOGET (F182), MOORIT (F172), VOLEY MILL (F183) or telephone Helpful Holidays on 01647 433593 |
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KATMOGET. Sleeps up to 6 people plus one baby in a cot. The front door opens into a spacious, open-plan living area and kitchen with wooden floors and lovely views of the valley. The living area is furnished with two large, comfortable sofas and an armchair, wood burning stove, digital colour TV and radio, DVD/CD player and wireless broadband. The kitchen is fully fitted with a farmhouse table, gas cooker, microwave oven, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Leading off from the living room is a separate shower room with a shower, toilet, basin and shaver point. A wooden staircase leads up to the airy, beamed twin-bedded gallery bedroom which overlooks the living room. A second carpeted stairway leads down to two more bedrooms and the family bathroom. The double bedroom has a king size bed, beamed ceiling and view across the courtyard. The second twin bedded room also has a beamed ceiling. Next to these is a large bathroom with bath/shower, toilet, wash basin and shaver point. General details |
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MOORIT COTTAGE. Sleeps up to 6 people plus one baby in a cot. Glazed French doors open into a spacious, open-plan living room and kitchen with wooden floors and fine views across the valley. The living area is furnished with 2 large sofas and 1 armchair, wood burning stove, digital colour TV and radio, DVD/CD player and wireless broadband. The kitchen is fully fitted with a farmhouse table, gas cooker, microwave oven, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Leading off from the living room is an en-suite twin bedroom with a pair of single four poster beds made from the original grain bins. This en-suite shower room has a shower, toilet, basin and shaver point. A carpeted stairway leads down to two further bedrooms and the family bathroom. The large double bedroom features the original crossed beamed ceiling. The second twin bedded room also has 100 year old beams. The bathroom has a beautiful vertical oak beam, toilet, bath/shower, wash basin and shaver point. General details |
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Voley Mill Cottage. Sleeps up to 4 people The front door leads into the open plan living area and kitchen. The Living area is furnished with 2 sofas, wood burning stove, digital colour tv with Sky Freeview and radio, DVD/CD player and wireless broadband. The Kitchen is fitted with a cooker including gas hob and electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave. Leading from the living area is a Double bedroom and shower room with shower, toilet, basin and shaver point. A spiral staircase leads to the pretty twin bedded gallery bedroom with views over the valley. General details |
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