The Horse House - Devon

Rooms

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  Living room

  The large living area has a vaulted ceiling with two comfy sofas, dining table for four (extra seating available) and wonderful views of the woodland and surrounding countryside.  As well as the Smart TV, there is a Bluetooth speaker, DVD player and a DVD library.  For more old-fashioned pursuits, there are a selection of fiction and non-fiction books you're welcome to read while you're staying here, as well as backgammon and other board games.

    

  Take some time to check out the art - some pictures are by local artists whilst others are some of my favourites that I hope you'll enjoy.  The rocking horse is called 'Coralie' and she's been with our family for three generations.  All the ornaments are also some of my favourites - they may not be entirely the same as those in the photos when you visit as I do often swop things around and steal things back for my own house!

    

  There is access from the living room directly out onto the terrace and the wood.

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  The kitchen

  The kitchen is fully equipped with (hopefully) everything you might need including plates, glasses, mugs, cutlery, pots and pans, kitchen utensils and a corkscrew of course.  There is an induction hob, a main oven and a combination oven/microwave, and a full-sized fridge freezer.  The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher and washer/dryer, both of which can be used with the eco-friendly detergents supplied. 

      

  The icing on the cake for sports fans or competitive couples is the football table, not esssential for a kitchen admittedly but lots of fun!

      

  The welcome box that you'll find in the kitchen on arrival includes a range of fair-trade teas and coffees as well your choice of fresh milk or non-dairy equivalent, a selection of cereals, fresh white, brown or sourdough bread, butter, jam, marmalade.and honey.

  You'll be welcomed with choice of a bottle of prosecco or wine, or a few bottles of local beer, lager or cider depending on your preference.  We'll even make sure you've got ice cubes in the freezer.

  Your four-legged companion(s) will have dog bowls, dog towels, spare leads, poo bags and of course, dog treats and a new tennis ball to welcome them to The Horse House.

  There is an iron, ironing board and drying rack for clothes, a hoover and outdoor blankets in the cupboards under the stairs.

  There is also a first aid kit, fire extinguisher and fire blanket.

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  Bedroom

  The upstairs bedroom has a king size solid oak loft-style bed, an oak gateleg table so you can sit and have your morning coffee, a comfy sofa and a dressing table.  You’ll find luxurious White & Green linen and fluffy towels as well as a hair dryer and a supply of hangers (if you need more, just ask). 

  The bedroom has an apex ceiling so you may need to watch your head. 

  No dogs in the bedroom please – please use the stairgate.

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  Shower room

  The modern bright bathroom, which is downstairs, has a large walk-in shower, vanity unit and WC. 

  "Rethinking the eco-mood" is the motto for the Botanika range of toiletries provided for you, which highlights care and attention for the environment: the shampoo, conditioner and shower gel bottles are made out of 100% recyclable PET whilst the guest soap is hand-made out of vegetable oils with a fresh fragrance of almond milk, and comes in the shape of a spa hot stone.  The soap contains nutshell scrub.

  Still on the enviromentally-friendly bandwagon, even the toilet roll is made from sustainable bamboo!

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  Outside

  There is a huge sliding glass door along one wall of the living area which gives you access to a private terrace with outdoor seating and dining areas.

  The terrace has seating and dining areas and leads directly onto a lawn area with sun loungers.  In turn, below this is a small woodland area where a meandering pathway will lead you to a sweet little hut made locally from reclaimed wood, perfect for meditating or just admiring the views).  

  There is also a hammock, great for lounging in while you listen to the breeze through the trees, perhaps sipping on a chilled glass of white wine in the summer.  In colder weather, you can sit around the firepit, wrapped in a blanket with a hot drink.

  From the wood, as long as there is no livestock in there, you're welcome to walk around the adjacent two-acre field.  While you're doing that, you can check on the progress of the newly-planted Oak, Silver Birch and Whitebeam trees in the field.