For a thousand years Eggbeer has nestled here, mentioned in the Domesday book it is steeped in history, a timeless world of mellow barns, rambling lawns and paddocks. This lovely thatched medieval farmhouse, divided into two, is perched on its own in Dartmoor National Park, surrounded by farmland and with glorious views towards the Teign Valley and Dartmoor. The farmhouse is full of books, ancient oak beams and inglenook fireplaces. Comfortably furnished in keeping with its period with many artistic touches, Higher Eggbeer is delightfully different, some say magical even. The property is very rural, with fantastic riding, walking and good fishing available locally, is close to the village and Dartmoor, only 10 miles from the lovely cathedral city of Exeter with all its amenities and only half an hour to the coast and good beaches. Welcome tray.

Accommodation:
From a side gate to front lawn of the house to private front door into hall with charming drawing room with pink washed walls, antique furniture, sofa and chairs, dining table and chairs, huge granite inglenook open fireplace under a massive oak beam. TV, video and videotapes and DVD. Views across the lawns to Dartmoor. Cosy, simple kitchen off the hallway with electric cooker, fridge, box freezer, washing machine and microwave. Adjoining the kitchen is a small, pretty single bedroom (The Snug) with 3ft bed. Door from sitting room to wide curving staircase (narrow treads on one side) with handrail into large double bedroom with 4ft 6in bed, antique furniture and lovely views. Adjoining this room is a large twin bedroom (3ft beds), (cot and further single bed available) with sloping ceiling and floor! The bathroom adjoins this room through a small lobby (mind your head - low entrance door). Large bath, basin and WC under a pitched roof, with a free standing raised hot water tank.

Outside: Spacious enclosed lawn in front of the house with croquet and cricket available. Garden table, chairs and barbecue. Further 14 acres of farmland available to explore. Ancient cob walled barns surround the grassed courtyard at the rear of the property with stabling available for guest horses. For visiting families, the charming owners are happy to take the children to visit and feed the animals which include ponies, cows, spotted pigs, chickens, ducks and guinea fowl, a great delight for children! Babysitting is available.


Property: Self-catering holiday farmhouse
Duvets, pillows, bed linen, towels, cot, electricity included. First basket of logs free with further logs available at cost.
Central heating (night storage) end September to Spring Bank Holiday £25 per week.
Pets welcome. Pet charge £20 per pet per week.
Parking: Ample parking
Good village pub/restaurant and shop a quarter of a mile. Exeter 10 miles.