Linhay Self Catering Cottage Tiverton Devon
About the property
The Linhay is wheelchair accessible and, being set in a 5 acre field with views across open meadows towards the Parish Church, offers guests privacy and seclusion
This well-appointed single storey barn conversion has exposed roof trusses in all rooms, oak flooring throughout and large windows to make the most of its south-facing position. It is perfect for up to 6 people with one king and two twin bedrooms and three wet rooms with power showers. The large open-plan lounge/dining room has a wood-burning stove, Sky TV (movies and sports channels) and DVD player. The spacious kitchen is fully equipped for a self-catering holiday and has plenty of cupboards and work surfaces as well as a washing machine and tumble dryer.
Linhay Facilities
- three bedrooms: ground floor king bedroom, two twin bedrooms and three wet rooms (two of which are en-suite)
- open-plan lounge with wood-burning stove, flat screen TV with Sky (movies and sports channels), telephone with honesty box, DVD player and dining area
- large kitchen with fridge/freezer, electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
- wheelchair accessible. We can provide a shower seat and raised toilet seat with frame if required. Additional mobility aids can be hired from Easy Living in Tiverton (01884 258080) and we can arrange to collect and return on guests' behalf. Our access statement can be read here
- private garden with picnic tables and barbecue (charcoal not supplied)
- central heating
- free WiFi
- logs – first basket complimentary, additional baskets available for a small charge
- bed linen and towels provided (except swimming towels and cot bedding)
- travel cot, high chair, fire guard, step stool, toddler crockery and cutlery. A bed guard is available upon request
Local Information
We've a huge selection of information leaflets for guests, but here's a few suggestions to help you start planning your holiday adventures!
Bellbrook Trout Fishery – located just 15 minutes from Newhouse, Bellbrook is a great fly-fishing and trout fishery.
Devon Country Pursuits – visit them in Exeter or they will bring all equipment to Newhouse. Clay shooting, laser tag, segways, archery and many more activities.
Horse-drawn canal boat trips - Tiverton – experience a journey into yesteryear aboard a traditional horse-drawn barge, as it glides peacefully through the scenic Devon countryside, adorned by nature and wildlife.
Tiverton Museum – a museum of social, agricultural, transport and local history.
Tiverton Castle – something for everyone: learn about the Castle's history, ghosts and secret passages. You can try on some Civil War armour; climb the tower steps and take a stroll around the beautiful gardens.
Shalden Shooting School – Nr. Tiverton – a clay pigeon shooting school with professional instructors. No experience necessary. All ages and abilities catered for and all equipment provided.
Haldon Forest Park – Nr. Exeter – whether you explore the forest on foot, by bike, or swinging through the canopy, you'll find something for you just around the next tree! Refreshments, cycle hire and Go Ape Tree Top Adventure.
Go Ape! – Nr. Exeter – are you wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, Tarzan swing into a giant rope net then zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges? If the answer's yes, then you're ready to Go Ape!
Go Segway – Nr. Exeter – Devon's first and favourite Segway® tour based at Haldon Forest Park.
Rock & Rapid Adventure – South Molton – the largest and best-equipped indoor climbing wall in Devon, suitable for all abilities. Taster sessions and lessons with all kit provided. Great fun, whatever the weather!
Surf South West Surf School – Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay – renowned surfing beaches, for absolute beginners to seasoned surfers.
Quad World – Cullompton – where all the family can join in the fastest growing fun sport in the UK.
Crealy Adventure Park – Nr. Exeter – experience the legendary magic and adventure of Crealy Great Adventure Parks, the South West's favourite family attractions in Devon and Cornwall.
The BIG Sheep – Nr. Bideford – North Devon's premier all weather attraction.
Rosemoor Gardens – Great Torrington – this Royal Horticultural Society garden is acclaimed by gardeners throughout the world, but you don't have to be a keen gardener to appreciate its beauty and diversity. Whatever the season, the garden is a unique and enchanting place that people return to time and time again.
Dartmoor National Park – a beautiful moorland landscape with wooded valleys and windswept tors covering 368 square miles. The public is able to roam freely on unenclosed, open moorland on both foot and horseback. There are also about 600 miles of public rights of way. Dartmoor is a rich habitat for wildlife and has a wealth of archaeological remains.
Exmoor National Park – this park extends over 265 square miles of coastal land, hills, moors and woods, which provide excellent hiking opportunities across wild landscape and among the stone circles and ruins of ancient inhabitants.
Exmoor Directory – a visitor's guide to the Exmoor National Park with links to attractions, places of interest and outdoor activities.
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Directions
Newhouse Farm Cottages' location in mid-Devon makes it the perfect base from which to explore the whole of the county. With Exmoor National Park to the north and Dartmoor National Park to the south, day trips to enjoy the spectacular scenery, wildlife, tors and falls that these Parks have to offer is a must. The amazing beaches of North Devon are under an hour away – take a relaxing walk and explore the dunes or be adventurous and have a surf lesson or go coasteering. The City of Exeter is less than an hour to the south and is steeped in history; visit the Cathedral and Underground Passages before stopping for a leisurely pub lunch. Then work it off by hiring a kayak or going for a bike ride along the quay!
Closer to home an array of activities awaits – you can play golf, try your hand at trout fishing, have a clay pigeon shooting lesson or ride horses, quad bikes, go-carts or even Segways ... the list goes on and on and on! Alternatively, stay put, relax and unwind in your cottage, and enjoy all that Newhouse Farm Cottages offer.
Newhouse Farm Cottages is a 30-minute drive from Junction 27 of the M5. Leave the motorway at Junction 27 and take the A361 North Devon Link Road towards Tiverton/Barnstaple. Leave the A361 at the first roundabout by turning left and following the signs to Witheridge and the B3137. Take the second exit on the first mini roundabout and at the next roundabout turn right (Kennedy Way), passing Morrisons supermarket on your left (straight across at that roundabout) and then turn right at the next roundabout. Look out for the sign for the B3137 to Witheridge, the second turning on the left (Long Drag Hill).
Drive through the villages of Withleigh and Nomansland and when you get to Witheridge drive through the village, passing on the right The Mitre Inn. Take the next right immediately after passing the church and drive down the hill. Cross the river at the bottom and bear right, signed Rose Ash. Follow the road up the valley beneath the trees and Newhouse Farm Cottages is the second entrance on the left.
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