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Description of holiday house near Simonsbath, South West

Emmett’s Grange is the highest country house estate on Exmoor hence the clean fresh air and brilliant starlit night skies.

Emmetts Grange, sleeps11, alongside The Linhay, a ground floor studio apartment sleeping 2. Both can be rented together and offer superb luxury accommodation amidst formal gardens framed by mature beech trees with far-reaching views over fields and moorland. Emmett’s Grange boasts five bedrooms, all tastefully furnished. Three are en suite, and all include colour televisions.

On entering the traditional hallway your eyes are immediately drawn to light from the morning room. Decorated in powder blue the gentile room features a Steinway piano and other instruments to play, Relax on the padded window seating which provides some of the best views out onto miles of Exmoor countryside (binoculars are provided for deer spotting).

The Victorian conservatory with its widescreen TV and Wii games console it’s a favourite place for the children to relax, and with a large pine dining table seating 12, it’s ideal for lunch and evening meals. With views onto the woodland and gardens it can also be the ideal spot to relax on the sofa and bask in the warmth of the sun all year round.

The kitchen, with views out onto the courtyard the traditional farmyard kitchen features a double fridge/freezer, dishwasher, gas oven, and plenty of work space to make a tasty meal. For drinks there is the Butler’s pantry, a charming bar area. With a wine cooler and seating overlooking the courtyard.

The exquisite candlelit dining room with seating for 12 offers an open fire and antique furniture. Catering can also be provided on request with menus of sumptuous locally sourced, seasonal meals.

To relax after your meal there is a comfortable period drawing room full of plush sofas and comfy chairs to relax in and simply watch the TV or alternatively watch the captivating moorland bobbing in and out of the cloud whilst warming yourself in front of the log fire.

Through the double doors of the drawing room lies the library; ideal for getting lost in a book or writing an old fashioned letter. For rainy afternoons there is a snooker table and antique Bagatelle table, as well as a excellent selection of traditional board games and a huge selection of good books.

For those wanting to catch up on day to day tasks there is also a comfortable furnished office with both wireless internet and fax machine as well as a utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Upstairs
Passing up the grand carpeted staircase you reach the long hallway from which all the beautifully furnished rooms of the Grange lead. The three double bedrooms comprise:

The Knight Room: A luscious yellow room boasts a super king size bed with pelmet and an additional single bed. The bed can also easily be spilt into two to allow a room of three single beds. The room also comes with a large blue en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC.

The Fortescue Room has a four-poster bed, comfy arm chairs and window seat providing spectacular views out onto the moor. It also has an en-suite bathroom with power shower, bath and WC.

The Josh Brown room, a cosy twin or double room comes with its own sofa and views out onto the moor and the Derby Haddon room, a twin room overlooking the courtyard with its own private bathroom and WC.

Finally, the Bunk Room with views out onto the courtyard has a set of bunk beds making it ideal for children. Both the bunk room and the Josh Brown room share a large bathroom with bath and WC decorated in a stylish blue beachside theme.

Outside
Outside the front of the house sits a large croquet lawn with wooden tables and chairs leading down to a ha-ha separating it from the moor. With unforgettable views out to the surrounding moorland estate, it’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon. A traditional vegetable garden and fully sized tennis court also sit to the side of the house and all feature exquisite uninterrupted views out onto the surrounding countryside. To the back of the house lies the courtyard where chickens and guinea fowl range free. One of the old barns features a large table tennis table, snooker table and skittle alley making it an ideal escape for the children.

Further afield guests have sole use of the Estates some 900 acres and are free to walk and ride across the miles of unspoilt moorland.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	No Smoking, Pets Allowed
General:	Central heating, Internet Access, Computer, Hairdryer Log fires, Stabling/Livery,
Bedrooms:	6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 13 3 Double/s with ensuite, 1 Double/s, 1 Twin/s with ensuite, 1 Twin/s, 1 Put up bed/s, 1 Cot/s The Grange has 5 bedroom & the Lynhay 1 studio bedroom
Bathrooms:	5 Bathroom/s 3 Bath/s, 2 Shower/s, 5 Wash basin/s, 6 Toilets/s
Lounge:	Seating for 12 people TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Large screen TV, Computer Games Console, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Selection of Music WiFi, Musical instruments, Ipod Dock, Games & Wii Conosoles
Dining Area:	Seating for 12 people , High chair Choice of two dining rooms: formal and conservatory
Kitchen/Utility:	Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Tumble dryer, Ironing board, Iron Choice of Range or Aga.
Outdoors:	BBQ, Private garden, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade Crocquet, Games Barn, Tennis Court
Access:	Car essential, Off road parking, Private car park, Stairs
Services:	Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included External catering service is available.

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Rates

Period	Weekly	Weekend per night	Midweek per night	Minimum Stay
1 May - 31 May	£1,650.00	£358.00	£340.00	3 Days
1 June - 7 June	£2,000.00	-	-	7 Days
8 June - 19 July	£1,850.00	£400.00	£375.00	3 Days
20 July - 30 August	£2,500.00	-	-	7 Days
31 August - 27 September	£1,850.00	£400.00	£375.00	3 Days
28 September - 18 October	£1,650.00	£358.00	£340.00	3 Days
19 October - 1st November	£2,000.00	-	-	7 Days
2nd November - 20 December	£1,200.00	£260.00	£240.00	3 Days
21 December - 3 January 2013	£2,500.00	£358.00	£358.00	5 Days

Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
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Deposit/Booking Notes: Dogs: Up to 2 dogs @ £25 per booking.

Deposit of 30% required to secure bookings with balance payable 8 weeks prior to arrival.

Payments by PayPal (online), Credit/Debit cards, Cheque and Bank Transfer. NB: 2% surcharge for credit card payments.

Location of holiday rental near Simonsbath, South West

Holiday Type:	Rural, Family
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Fishing, Climbing, Horse Riding, Tennis, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Zoo, Local Market, Amusement/Water Park

Location description

Away from the estate Emmett’s Grange is a perfect location from which to explore the wider North Devon and West Somerset area. With miles of long sandy beaches at Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe as well as rugged cliff top walks at Lynton and Lynmouth or the South West Coastal footpath, you are never far away from the sea. Alternatively the historic market towns of South Molton and Dulverton can provide an excellent day out, as well as the many miles of National Park moorland and river valleys that usually end up in a traditional pub or tea room

Other activities

Shooting, fishing, falconry, quad biking, zorbing, surfing, day trips to Lundy Island

Local events

Exmoor Walking Festival
Heritage Rail weekends at the West Somerset Railway
Exmoor Folk Festival
Exmoor Food Festival

Tourist attractions

Tarr Steps
Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe,
Lynton-Lynmouth
The Big Sheep

Nearest Airport:	Exeter Bristol	51miles 84km
Nearest Railway Station:	Tiverton Parkway	36miles
Nearest Ferry Port:	Plymouth	95miles
Nearest Bus Station:	Dulverton	14miles
Nearest Beach:	Lynmouth	10miles
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	Poltimore Inn	1miles

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