Buckland House, Slapton

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.

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.