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An original holiday opportunity, House Boat on private lake, Devon — Property 61668

  • 4 Cabins, 2 salon/settees sleeping 12, plus additional camping, 5 bathrooms
  • Location: Holsworthy Devon, West Country, England
  1. Painted Lady

    2 bedrooms, sleeps 6

  2. Swallow Tail

    2 bedrooms, sleeps 4

Summary of Painted Lady, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6

Summary of Painted Lady, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6
Contact Dermot and Caro O'Neill
+44 (0)1566 779830
Property type:
house boat, 41 m²
Location type:
Rural, Waterfront
Highlights:
Garden, Terrace, Barbecue
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  • Pets not allowed
  • Garden
  • No smoking
  • Family friendly
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Hazy view of Painted Lady

Hazy view of Painted Lady

Swallow Tail across the water

Swallow Tail across the water

Main salon

Main salon

Misty sunrise

Misty sunrise

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One of our residents looking for dinner Sunsetting behind Painted Lady Port Side view of Painted Lady Little Grebe taking a nap
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An original holiday opportunity, House Boat on private lake, Devon

Blagdon Water consists of 35 acres of rural countryside. The exclusive site contains a 3 acre lake and 15 acres of newly planted woodland. The accommodation facilities, in the form of two house boats are located on the lake in their own private two acre sites. This environmental site is dedicated to providing a natural habitat in which the local wildlife is free to flourish without it having to compete with the needs of modern agriculture. The new woodland has encouraged an influx of new residents in the form of voles and rabbits and the lake now provides a welcome haven for a large array of birdlife many of whom are raising their young there. Among recent sittings are barn owls, cuckoos, buzzards, kestrels, ducks and dabchicks. One of the great pleasures of staying at Blagdon Water is the sense of space and freedom.

Details for Painted Lady in Devon, England

Painted Lady is a house boat permanently moored to her own exclusive jetty. She is 15m (50ft) in length, custom built along the lines of the traditional narrow boat. The main salon is entered from the jetty, midships, through double doors and down a few oak steps into the galley and dining area. The open plan design and light decor give the boat a spacious and airy feel whilst the two large windows overlooking the lake allow you to be a voyeur to the wildlife around you. The cabins lead off the salon fore and aft. Both offer ensuite facilities and have their own private deck. The adjoining summer house offers additional space and room for dining or just lounging with superb views of the lake.

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Location Holsworthy Devon < West Country < England

An original holiday opportunity, House Boat on private lake, Devon Holsworthy Devon < West Country < England
Map location symbol marks the location of this property in Devon
Location
Nearest airport: Exeter at 40 miles
Nearest beach: Beach at 10 miles
Nearest motorway: M5 junction 31 at 40 miles
Nearest ferry port: Plymouth at 50 miles
Nearest railway station: Exeter at 40 miles
Car: necessary

Blagdon Water is located in the heart of the North Devon countryside, or as it is know locally, Ruby Country. Ruby Country is 'the land between the moors' bordered to the east by Exmoor, the south by Dartmoor and the west by Bodmin moor. Blagdon Water is an excellent base from which to enjoy the local walking and cycling routes, many of which are off road. The Atlantic Highway, approximately 10 miles away, provides easy access to the beaches of Devon and Cornwall.

Local activities surfing, swimming, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, wind-surfing, mountain biking



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Availability for Painted Lady in Devon, England

Last updated on:
Monday, 12 May 2008
Changeover day:
Saturday

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Off season short breaks are available. Contact the owner with individual requests and rates.

Rental rates for Painted Lady in Devon, England

Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
British Pounds
Rental Rates
  Dates Rates  
Period name Begins Ends Weekly Weekend per night Midweek per night Minimum stay
01 May 2008 23 May 2008 GBP 395 - - 2 Nights
24 May 2008 30 May 2008 GBP 450 - - 1 Week
31 May 2008 27 Jun 2008 GBP 435 - - 1 Week
28 Jun 2008 04 Jul 2008 GBP 515 - - 1 Week
05 Jul 2008 11 Jul 2008 GBP 595 - - 1 Week
12 Jul 2008 18 Jul 2008 GBP 650 - - 1 Week
19 Jul 2008 29 Aug 2008 GBP 690 - - 1 Week
30 Aug 2008 05 Sep 2008 GBP 595 - - 1 Week
06 Sep 2008 19 Sep 2008 GBP 475 - - 2 Nights
20 Sep 2008 31 Oct 2008 GBP 350 - - 2 Nights

*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

  • Rates include all linen, towels, electricity, firewood and fishing.
    A deposit is required to confirm a booking.
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Accommodation and Facilities for Painted Lady in Devon, England

Property type:
  • house boat
Accommodation type:
  • self-catering
Floor area:
  • 41 m²
Location type:
  • Rural, Waterfront
Theme:
  • family, away from it all
General:
  • linen provided, towels provided, safe
Kitchen:
  • grill, 4 ring stove, kitchenette, fridge, hob, oven
Living room:
  • sofabed, tiled stove seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • child's highchair, dining area seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,hand basin,
  • Bathroom 2 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,hand basin,
  • Bathroom 3 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,hand basin,
  • Both cabins have their own ensuite facilities. The third bathroom is located in the Summer House and is available to all.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms , sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
  • Bedroom 3 - 2 Sofa bed/Futon, in main salon
  • Both cabins have double doors leading onto their own private decks from which to sit and enjoy the surrounding countryside and lake. All bed linen and towels are provided although beach towels are not.
Entertainment:
  • radio, stereo system, cd, audio tape player
Outside:
  • garden, terrace, balcony, barbecue, parking, child's swing, 6 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed, children welcome, wheelchair inaccessible, non smoking only, unsuitable for elderly or infirm
Notes:

Bath/shower towels are provided although not beach towels. This is an ideal holiday for children although caution must be taken with regards to young children due to the nature of the holiday and the proximity to water. The elderly are very welcome although the boat has to be accessed down a few steps which may cause some a problem. Non smoking applies to on board the boat only. The lack of electrical appliances is due to the fact that this is an environmental holiday and power is supplied by solar panels.

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Guest Book Entries

What a glorious week! We've seen ducks, geese, buzzards, kestrels, grebes, a couple of trout (which made a very good dinner!), cormorant, herons, rabbits, moorhens and all this from the luxury of The Painted Lady. It's been wonderful - not forgetting the blackberries from the hedges which made a very nice crumble along with local clotted cream. - Liz Nightingale, Mallorca, Spain What a beautiful place - would love to come back one day. Margaret, Macclesfield We have had a lovely time. Very relaxing. Seen plenty of wildlife, even caught a fish. Very tasty! First class accommodation. - Victoria and Peter, Teignmouth, Devon

Other Activities bird watching

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Advertisers:
Dermot and Caro O'Neill
Telephone
+44 (0)1566 779830
Alt. Telephone
+44 (0)7909 770132
Preferred language(s):
 English, Spanish
Advertiser since:
 3 Apr 2006
Property listed since:
 3 Apr 2006
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