Cadhay

Rating
Sleeps 22
Bedrooms 13
Bathrooms 9
Pets Yes
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Reviews

Mrs Bowditch
October 2018

“This was the most wonderful magical place for my husband's 80th birthday celebrations.”

Everyone was just bowled over by the setting, the history and the charm of the place. It felt such a happy place and after a few days you began to think of it as your actual home! The dining room with its Tudor fireplace was just perfect for our Tudor birthday feast and we held the pre-dinner drinks in the Roof Chamber and later on a Cream Tea there. ...

Everyone was just bowled over by the setting, the history and the charm of the place. It felt such a happy place and after a few days you began to think of it as your actual home! The dining room with its Tudor fireplace was just perfect for our Tudor birthday feast and we held the pre-dinner drinks in the Roof Chamber and later on a Cream Tea there. We made use of 2 recommended outside caterers - Hungry Gourmet and Lyons caterers and were very impressed by their services. We were made to feel most welcome by the owner and also the housekeeper, both of whom quickly sorted any problem we had. With such a large group of us it was good to have so much prior information too. We were very lucky with the weather which enabled us to use the grounds a lot - particularly the croquet lawn. The house was also very well placed for number of outside visits but very often guests just chose to stay and immerse themselves in the surroundings.
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The property

A mile from Ottery St Mary is this very special big manor house dating from Tudor and Elizabethan times.

Full of history and character, it is a magical place for family gatherings or sociable house parties for friends.

The lime avenue leads to your grand Georgian porch into the entrance hall.

Off this is a quiet little study and the magnificent dining room with wood burning stove in a huge fireplace and a long table.

There are three interconnecting rooms in which to relax, all with designer curtains, leaded windows and lovely furniture.

The living hall and the library both seat eight around the wood burning stove, whilst the drawing room with its grand piano has comfy seats for six people.

The kitchen, where there is space to cook for everyone, has a friendly farmhouse style Aga and table and chairs, plus a proper old fashioned scullery and pantry in Downton Abbey style.

You will find one twin bedroom downstairs, whilst upstairs there are seven spacious bedrooms on the first floor, most looking over the splendid gardens, and a further five smaller bedrooms in the two attics, once for servants but now comfy and smart.

On the first floor you can marvel at two amazing ancient rooms: the Long Gallery which houses a display of historical items worthy of a museum, and the remarkable Roof Chamber which boasts the roof of the original Great Hall and oak furniture, and weddings can be conducted here too.

You can enjoy alfresco meals in the wonderful Court of the Sovereigns sheltered within the walls of the house, and around the manor are three acres of lovely gardens to wander and play in, with trees, fountains, paths, flower borders, lawns and a big pond.

There is plenty at Cadhay to keep you occupied, but when you're ready to explore further afield, you can browse the shops, pubs and restaurants of the town or get active at the sports centre or tennis courts, or head to the other old town of Honiton which also has plenty of attractions.

There are walks to enjoy all around with lovely countryside and woods beside the River Otter, as well as the Coast Path and sea at Sidmouth.

Exeter's city attractions are worth visiting, with a lovely cathedral and green.

Cadhay is a unique place for an outstanding and memorable break in Devon.

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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Accommodation

Over three levels. 1 x ground floor twin bedroom (can convert to super king size double) with en suite shower room with shower, WC, basin. Seven first floor bedrooms: 1 x king size half tester double with en suite bathroom with bath, hand shower, WC and basin, 1 x single (with door to previous double), 1 x single and bathroom, with free standing bath, wash basin and door to separate WC, 2 x king size four poster double, 1 x double, 1 x king size four poster double with en suite bathroom with roll top bath, hand shower, WC and basin. Two bathrooms with bath, WC and basin (one with a separate shower). Five second floor bedrooms in two attics: First attic: 1 x twin (can convert to super king size double), 1 x twin with en-suite bathroom, with bath with shower attachment, basin, WC. Bathroom with bath, hand shower, separate shower, WC, basin. Anteroom with table tennis. Second attic: 1 x super king double with sitting room and en suite bathroom with bath, shower over, hand shower, WC and basin, 1 x twin with bathroom with roll top bath, hand shower, WC and basin, 1 x double with shower room with shower, WC and basin. Ground floor hall. Study. Dining hall with wood burning stove. Living hall with wood burning stove. Drawing room. Flower room. Kitchen with breakfast table for eight. Pantry. Scullery. Utility room. First floor Long Gallery. Roof Chamber.

Amenities

Central heating with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge, fridge, freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request, Off road parking for 12 cars
Enclosed garden with barbecue
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, Sorry no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property
Note: There is an unfenced lake within the grounds
Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly
Note: This property has a wedding licence
Note: Check in time from 6pm May to September; 3pm from October to April
Note: This property will only accept Short breaks from Friday
Note: Christmas and New Year change overs will be on the following dates; Friday 20th December 2019 Friday 27th December 2019 Monday 21st December 2020 Monday 28th December 2020.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £750.

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About the location

OTTERY ST MARY

Alfington 2 miles; Honiton 5.5 miles; Sidmouth 6.5 miles; Exeter 14 miles.

Ottery St Mary sits beside the River Otter and is well known for its literary connections to the poet Coleridge and for its beautiful church often referred to as a Exeter cathedral lookalike. Ottery St Mary is also famous for its traditional 'Tar Barrels' which attracts more than 3000 visitors on 5th November each year. Ottery has welcoming traditional Devon pubs and plenty of individual shops, offering quality local produce and a warm welcome to visitors. The area is a walkers’ paradise, with strolls along the banks of the River Otter or hill climbs offering magnificent views as far as Dartmoor. Nearby Escot Country Park is a fabulous wildlife visitor attraction for the whole family and the dramatic 20 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site is a short drive from Ottery where resorts such as Seaton, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth and Sidmouth are found along this stretch of coastline. An easy drive from Ottery is the cathedral city of Exeter with plenty of large shops, a wealth of museums, a theatre and many fabulous restaurants.

Region Information

Note: Check in time from 6pm May to September; 3pm from October to April.

Please note Christmas and New Year change overs will be on the following dates;

Friday 20th December 2019
Friday 27th December 2019

Monday 21st December 2020
Monday 28th December 2020.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Off-season

Cadhay

Ottery St Mary, Devon (Ref. 975994)

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