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The Milking Shippon at Thorne is a beautifully converted detached milking shippon, on an idyllic small holding in the rolling North Devon countryside.
The owners reside onsite in the main farmhouse.
A fantastic base for exploring everything North Devon has to offer: wildlife, walking, cycling, surfing, family friendly sandy beaches and rocky coves.
Visit the famous donkeys at Clovelly or Hartland Quay, a location used in many feature films and TV series.
At the end of your days spent exploring, you can spend your evenings in your own serene countryside escape.
The beaches of Westwood Ho!, Instow and Appledore are all within 25 mins.
A little further and you can take a trip across into Cornwall to the family friendly beaches of Bude, or up onto Exmoor or Dartmoor to explore.
In addition, the beautiful Tarka Trail is just a mile from the property.
Just 15 mins from Great Torrington with it's friendly, thriving local shops and 20 mins from Bideford.
With off-road parking for two cars, this inviting retreat is perfect for families or groups of friends.
To the front, there's an enclosed east-facing patio – the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee while watching the sun rise on a new day.
Upon entering the property, you will be greeted by a large farmhouse kitchen dining room that comfortably seats everyone for family meals or games around the huge dining table in the evenings.
Adjacent to this, you will find a welcoming sitting room, complete with a TV and DVD player, perfect for those relaxing evenings.
The property also benefits from a fibre broadband connection.
The sleeping arrangements consist of three well-presented bedrooms.
The first is a kingsize room, boasting an en-suite with a basin and WC for added convenience.
The second is a versatile family room, featuring a super king bed which can be converted to a twin on request, as well as an additional single.
The third bedroom is furnished with a single bed and is conveniently located on the ground floor, next to the ground floor shower room, equipped with a walk in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
The property also benefits from a family bathroom, complete with bath, walk in shower, basin and WC on the first floor.
Outside you'll find an enclosed lawn furnished with outdoor seating and a bench where you can watch the sun setting over the fields.
Guests are welcome to enjoy a spacious field of over an acre, perfect for outdoor activities or simply relaxing in nature.
Venture out to discover an array of local attractions; RHS Rosemoor, renowned for its impressive displays of flora, is less than 15 mins, or head to The Big Sheep for a family day full of fun and animals!
North Devon has numerous attractions for all ages and tastes and the welcome pack at The Milking Shippon has many suggestions recommended by previous guests!
As the sun sets, return to the welcoming embrace of The Milking Shippon at Thorne, ensuring restful nights and unforgettable memories.