Barnsley House, Teignmouth, Devon - Sleeps 10

The large and luxurious dwelling of Barnsley House lies in an ideal position very close to the centre of Teignmouth, overlooking the vast Devon coastline. It is situated within easy walking distance to Teignmouth mainline train station. Dating back to the 19th century, this attractive Georgian home exudes character and charm together creating the ultimate base for any family holiday or group celebration.

Boasting 5 large bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, two en-suite and two family bathrooms. Enter the wide entrance hall through double doors to the ground floor where there is a large kitchen-dining room and a spacious main lounge; both of these rooms are south facing with access to the garden. There is also a ground floor bedroom with a double bed, a separate downstairs bathroom with shower, toilet and hand basin.

As you ascend the wide sweeping staircase look up to view a uniquely beautiful roof lantern. On the first floor there are 4 main bedrooms, two with en-suite bathrooms and a large family bathroom. The first bedroom has a super king bed and a single bed, this room enjoys stunning views of the sea and Devon coastline.

The second bedroom is the large sunny master bedroom with a four-poster bed and an en-suite bathroom, including a freestanding bath and double shower, a double vanity basin and toilet. This room has a small sofa area and enjoys stunning sea and Teign estuary views. The third bedroom has a king sized bed with double aspect windows over looking trees at the front and side of the house with its own en-suite bathroom.

The fourth bedroom is a family bedroom with a queen double bed and bunk beds, with access to the family bathroom. There is a large landing space to access these first floor bedrooms and bathroom. Head to the heart of the home and enjoy home cooked meals in our beautifully appointed kitchen-dining room.

Sitting around the main kitchen island with its ceramic hob, enjoying time together whilst cooking, chatting and discussing plans for your holiday. The spacious outdoor patio and seating area is perfect for summertime alfresco lunch. Please mind the few small steps from the kitchen to outside. Alternatively serving up suppers at the large dining table couldn’t be easier in this bright sunny kitchen-dining room.

The main lounge with its tall elegant ceilings and beautiful marble fireplace is furnished with 3 large sofas, a big coffee table for playing games, or simply relax while reading a book or flick on the TV. Garden and Pool: The south facing sun terrace enjoys beautiful views over mature trees towards the sea.

These is a large out door dining table with benches and chairs with an over table sun-parasol, perfect for alfresco dining. This wide open yet very private sun terrace is surrounded by mature shrubs, with a selection of outdoor sofas, chairs and coffee tables, all very stylish and very relaxing. Head to the solar heated outdoor pool with a mixture of sun loungers and chairs; kids get ready to splash and have lots of fun swimming.

You must follow the pool safety rules in the guest welcome folder. Please note lower parts of the garden are not accessible and fenced off. Spend your days down by the bustling Grand Pier, before wandering the sandy shores of Teignmouth Beach and continuing along to the historical landmark of Teignmouth Lighthouse.

Cross the river by boat taxi from the ‘Back Beach’ to the pretty seaside village of Shaldon where you can visit cafés and pubs or walk around the old village square. A ten-minute walk from Shaldon to the scenic Ness Cove Beach, adventure down an old smugglers’ tunnel with some steep steps down to this dog friendly beach.

At low tide there are some very interesting rock pools ideal for beach combing. Alternatively embark on a breath-taking hike along the South West Coast Path and uncover the imposing cliff top of Lovers’ Ledge. There are many local beaches to visit, Watcombe Beach, others a little further away and highly recommended are Elbury Cove, Fishcombe Cove, Blackpool Sands and Slapton sands.

A little over an hour’s drive and a full day out, head to the South Hams and visit the beautiful Mothecombe Bay. Over in Torquay, the Torre Abbey Museum and Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves offer fun for the whole family, whilst avid historians should be sure to stop by the Victorian Market Street in Bygones and the Torquay Museum.

Teignmouth train station is 6 minutes walk from the house with trains to many local towns such as Totnes 15 mins, Exeter 25 mins, Newton Abbot 6 mins. Travel further inland to the Dartmoor National Park, home to an abundance of awe-inspiring hiking trails such as River Dart Country Park and Wistman's Wood, as well as many enchanting landmarks, such as Haytor all waiting to be explored.

If it's an unforgettable escape you seek, Barnsley House is the perfect choice for your next self-catering holiday to Devon.

Barnsley House, Teignmouth - Property Amenities

Gas central heating. Ceramic hob and electric oven, combi-microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. TV and WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and bath towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for three cars. Enclosed garden with terrace, views over the large mature garden and a heated outdoor swimming pool open from 1st May to Mid-September. Please ensure the pool is covered when not in use. One well-behaved dog. No smoking. Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.4 miles. Note: Internal steps on the ground floor, please take care. Note: Garden is split across multiple levels, please take care. Lower parts of the garden are not accessible and fenced off. Note: The swimming pool is solar-heated and is open from May 20-September 5. Note: There is a log burner in the property which is available between September to March - Owner will provide a fuel welcome hamper and locations to purchase additional kiln dried logs.

About the Teignmouth area

Teignmouth is a vibrant and historical seaside resort perfectly perched at the mouth of the Teign estuary, on the gorgeous coast of Devon. Home to a bustling Victorian Pier and a number of exciting landmarks and attractions, this town offers a wonderful base for any type of holiday. The town is filled with a number of wonderful cafés, pubs and restaurants, as well as a selection of stores selling all of your household essentials.

Just a stone’s throw away lie the towns of Exmouth and Torquay, whilst further inland the Dartmoor National Park makes for a great day out.