Buckland House, Slapton
Luxury Holiday Home
Buckland – Slapton – Kingsbridge – Devon
Welcome to Buckland House
Buckland House is a pet friendly, luxury holiday accommodation. Located in a secluded valley among farmland two miles inland from Slapton Sands, and only 3 miles to the popular Blackpool Sands. Buckland House is an elegant Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse built sometime before 1750, later rebuilt in the Regency style as a Victorian gentleman farmer’s residence. The house has been restored to a very high standard and now includes a conservatory and walled garden overlooking the ponds with waterfalls and lower gardens having views towards Dartmoor. Offering high quality accommodation for larger family groups, tastefully furnished in keeping with the period of the property, this lovely home offers the opportunity to enjoy a holiday in relaxing rural surroundings with large private gardens.
At a glance
Facilities:
- Modern fitted kitchen with Rangemaster, dishwasher, American Fridge Freezer, and microwave
- Fully equipped Laundry/Utility room
- 2 x Freeview TV plus DVD
- All bathrooms with power showers
- Two bathrooms with baths
- Three bathrooms are en-suite
- Bed Linen and Towels provided
- All the major downstairs rooms have underfloor heating.
- Electricity, gas, central heating and telephone for incoming and local calls are provided in the letting price.
- Telephone and Free Starlink Broadband
- Pets allowed — up to 4 dogs
- Membership of Dartmouth Golf & Country Club
- Smoking inside not allowed
Changeover:
Saturday (Other days by agreement)
Weekly Price:
£1530 – £3700
Sleeps: 14
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 5
Pet Friendly
Family Friendly
Internet/WiFi
The Details
Downstairs
The entrance porch leads to the main hall, off which are the principal reception rooms. The south-facing blue sitting room has a period Georgian feel, with a wood burner, Freeview TV, radio, CD player and broadband. Dual aspect windows overlook the large lawn and formal gardens.
The second red lounge can be used as a sitting or children’s room having an open log fire, TV, and DVD.
A large shower room fitted with power shower, WC and wash basin is accessed from the hallway.
A wood-panelled den with Bar Billiards, piano and children’s games leads to the large conservatory overlooking the walled garden and ponds. The conservatory can be used as a room to relax in or for Breakfast and Dining. A large wood burning stove provides additional winter warmth. Steps outside lead to a raised patio overlooking the upper duck pond, orchard and extensive rear garden together with an outside Gazebo dining area.
The large slate flag floored traditional farmhouse kitchen has a door to the front garden, modern dual fuel Rangemaster with electric ovens, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and food processor. The fully fitted furniture has adequate storage and cupboard space with a peninsula unit dividing the kitchen from the eating area. There is a large dining table with seating for twelve/fourteen, Welsh dresser and high chair.
Alongside the kitchen is a laundry/drying room with Butler sink, washing machine, washer dryer, tumble dryer, airing line and ironing board.
Logs for the woodburners are supplied as a starter pack from October to March with additional bags being purchased at the local petrol stations.
Studio Flat
The ground floor self contained apartment (Bed 7) adjacent to the kitchen via a single step down, with small kitchen area having microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster, table and chairs. There is a 4ft 6in double bed with en suite shower-room. The flat has views over the duck pond and orchard with an exterior door to the patio, and direct access to the conservatory.
Upstairs
The landing has a traditional Victorian curved top stained glass window with views over the countryside towards Dartmoor and a large airing cupboard with hot water storage.
The luxury master double bedroom (Bed 1) has two 3ft beds that can either be clipped together to form a king-sized bed or separated to form twin beds, quality traditional furniture, large en-suite bathroom with power shower over bath, basin and WC. Ample room for travel cot — provided. This room has views over the front gardens.
The second luxury bedroom (Bed 2) (5ft bed) has dual aspect views over the large front garden with an en-suite having a double sized shower, basin and WC. This bathroom that can be used en-suite or for the other bedrooms.
Beds 3 and Bed 4 are double bedrooms having twin 3ft beds, fitted furniture, ample wardrobe space and views over the front garden.
Bedroom 5 has full size adult chunky bunk beds with courtyard views.
The double bedroom (Bed 6) has a 4ft 6in bed, large wardrobe and fitted furniture with vanity basin. The main bathroom has a bath with power shower over, basin and WC. All bathrooms have large illuminated mirrors, heated towel rails and shaver points.
All beds have duvets and bed linen and towels are included in the rental price. All the major downstairs rooms have underfloor heating. Electricity, gas, oil central heating and telephone for incoming and local calls are provided in the letting price.
Well behaved dogs are accepted subject to an additional charge.
There is a £200 security deposit.
The free Broadband internet connection is via a RJ45 network socket in one of the Lounges or Wi-Fi in most parts of the house.
Dartmouth Golf & Country Club membership with leisure facilities, 25% discount on green fees and day membership, 4 miles from Buckland.
Outside
The large enclosed private front garden of about 1 acre has private parking for 7 cars, with additional parking by the stable block. Barbecue, patio and garden furniture.
There are further grounds of 1.5 acres to the rear with barbecues and ponds where chickens and ducks roam freely. Children’s play area with Wendy house and swings.
What our guests are saying
Very spacious and the grounds substantial – Buckland House
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Buckland House. The house is very spacious and the grounds substantial. Everyone commented on what good night’s sleep they were getting. Plenty of bathrooms and hot water and excellent showers. The locality is very rural and journey times took longer as a result. Fabulous surrounding coastline and riverbanks to explore. Thanks we’ll certainly remember this holiday.” Mr R King
Second visit to Buckland house
“This was our second visit to Buckland house (hopefully not our last) such a lovely, atmospheric house. Would love to make Christmas there one year perhaps! lots of space for large families with an amazing kitchen, holding every utensil needed.” Mrs.K.Davenport
Lovely big house for a large family – Buckland House
“This was a lovely big house for a large family like ours to stay the, conservatory and garden was great and having under floor heating was a plus. The location is so good to reach so many interesting places near at hand. It is really well equipped to cater for a large group. Bar billiards was a great hit also. All in all a great place to stay.” The Hancock Family
Ideal for a big group – Buckland House
“A great, well equipped house, with very comfortable facilities, ideal for a big group to stay in.” Holidaymaker
A beautiful house – Buckland House
“A beautiful house with loads of space, even with 13 members of our family. Everything you need is provided for. Wifi is a bit slow but this didn’t really matter. Extensive grounds, with lots of ducks and chickens for children to feed. Would I recommend this property? Most definitely.” C Price
Lovely House, good location – Buckland House
“Lovely House, good location, have stayed here twice and enjoyed both stays. (Recommend arranging Tesco delivery for when you arrive – perfect!)” T Armstrong
One of the best holiday homes – Buckland House
“The House was one of the best holiday homes we have stayed in – spacious, well supplied, and with lots to do for little ones (big garden, ducks, owls, swings, playhouse.” Mrs K Abrams
Very comfortable, spacious holiday home for a family. – Buckland House
“Highly recommend this property as a very comfortable, spacious holiday home for a family. We had a great time here. Equipment & facilities were excellent. Games room & all accommodation was suitable for 3 generations of a family ages ranging from 23 to 84 years! We all had a great time. The Queens Arms at Slapton village provided excellent home cooked food.” Mr & Mrs G Primmer