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Anstey Mills Cottages
As we are 'off the beaten track' on a non-working farm, we can offer safe open surroundings for children to roam in. There is a small stream in the field adjacent to the house which has little water at all times of the year so not to endanger but always enough to build a dam or just to get your feet wet. This is within view of the cottage and so allows children hours of imaginative play and parents a rest and peace of mind. The large garden invites to play and despite the slope has seen many football matches etc. The cottages are geared towards families and especially the big one has plenty of room to run about.
Both cottages offer space and equipment for games and there are books, videos, DVDs, drawing facilities and games. We now have Wifi Internet connection enabled. Both cottages are well equipped and beautifully furnished. The emphasis is on practical, and so parents don’t need to worry about damage to precious furniture.
Best of all you can bring your children's friends and their family as we can accommodate up to 11 and 2 cots easily when you combine both cottages. You can even all fit around the big farmhouse table. Imagine the fun!
Food & Drink: Fridges and Freezers. Microwave ovens available to use, Picnic Areas, Patio Decking, Beer gardens, Highchairs, Dishwashers.
Health & Hygiene: Laundry/washing facilities, Totally non-smoking establishment indoors, Non-smoking rooms, Baths/Baby baths available, Potty.
Activities: Horse riding nearby.
Other: Baby sitting service by arrangement, Cots/Stairgate/Potty/High Chair /Bed Guards, Dogs welcome, Buggy/Pram access, Parking close to unit/pitch, Sound proofed rooms.
Access: Private Lane. Parking close to cottages.
Open Christmas
Open New Year
Open All Year
2009 - Low Season 01/01/2007 - 31/12/2007
2009 - High Season 01/01/2007 - 31/12/2007
2008 - Low Season 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
2008 - High Season 01/01/2008 - 31/12/2008
Accommodation Information
- Number of Rooms/Units:
- 2
| Room / Unit Type | Capacity | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|---|
| Anstey Mills Cottage | 7 | from £235.00 to £665.00 per unit per week |
| Anstey Mills Thatched Cottage | 2 | from £195.00 to £495.00 per unit per week |
* As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Directions from the Motorway (M5):
Take exit 27 and follow A361 past Tiverton towards Barnstaple. Take Knowstone exit and pass through Roachhill till you meet B3227. Here you go right and straight left following signs to Oldways End, where you follow road winding through village till you get to East Anstey sign. At this point you have to take road signposted to Tarr Steps / Hawkridge. Go for 1-½ miles, Anstey Mills Cottages are on your left over a cattle grid at the bottom of a farm lane.
Directions from Dulverton:
Coming out of Dulverton cross the bridge over the river Barle (by Bridge Inn) and after 400 yards turn off right uphill via Hawkridge. Take second right turn still signposted Hawkridge and follow all the way up till you join other road at t-junction. Here go left and go along the top till 5-cross-ways (see Devon sign, you are right on the Somerset/ Devon border). Here turn left to East Anstey (not right to Hawkridge) and follow road past red brick farmhouse till you come to our Anstey Mills Cottages sign (which is the first right turning).
Public Transport Directions
Nearest Train station: Tiverton Parkway (20 miles) 2 ½ hrs to Paddington
Nearest Bus stop: Hawktree Moor (3 miles) on the first 307 Barnstaple to Taunton Line - 1 hr to Taunton Train Station.
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- 4 Visit Britain Stars
- Visit Britain Cyclists Welcome 2008
- Visit Britain Walkers Welcome 2008
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Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Farm - Non working farm with views into open fields with sheep and cattle
- Film or TV location - Dulverton was the background for The Landgirls
- In countryside - grey squirrels, pheasants, foxes and many more visit our garden and fields
- Midweek breaks - depending on season but always last minute, just ring 01398 341 329.
- Weekend breaks - Short breaks are available last minute or out of season. Please ask: 01398 341329.
Accessibility
- Wireless Broadband Internet Access
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age) - Games, toys, books, dvds and child safety features in both cottages. Great outdoors away from traffic.
- Accept children all ages
- Children's videos/DVDs available
- Cot - plus bedding available
- Facilities for children - Cots available, Highchairs available, Babysitting service, indoor games, toy box, videos, DVDs, tapes and books and ample place to run about (shallow stream to play building dams etc)
- Highchair
Parking & Transport
- Car parking - ample space in front of each cottage
- On site parking - 3 or more, uncovered and close to door.
Leisure Facilities
- Arrangements for riding/pony trekking - Two riding stables within 1 mile.
- Fishing - Lots of fishing in the area
- Other sporting facilities - Ironman every June at Wimbleball Lake
- Spa bath - your own double seated whirlpool bath in the Thatched Cottage
- Water sports facilities - Wimbleball Lake just 20 minutes drive away plus kanooing on the River Barle
Catering
- Food shop - Nearest dulverton 3-4 miles, but you can order via Tesco or Riverford and have it delivered to our postcode TA22 9RZ
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Daily rates available - min of 3 nights
- Delta accepted
- Diners Club accepted
- Euros accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted
Room / Unit Features
Anstey Mills Cottage
- Barbecue
- CD Player
- Central Heating - night storage heaters in living areas and bedrooms (by meter reading)
- Colour Television - freeview
- Dishwasher
- Drying Facilities - dryer and airer
- DVD Player
- Freezer
- Hairdryer
- Ironing Facilities
- Microwave
- Modem Point - wirelss
- Non smoking units
- Pets Accepted - extra charge
- Radio
- Real log/coal fire - very effective wood burner in living room, logs can be purchased on site
- Telephone - mobile networks differ so reception depends on that, as well the thick walls make it impossible for some providers
- Video
- Washing Machine
Anstey Mills Thatched Cottage
- Barbecue - electrical bbq (because of thatch) to be used on decking area
- CD Player - 0
- Central Heating - under floor heating in kitchen and bathroom, night storage heaters in living room and bedroom (by meter reading)
- Colour Television - freeview
- Dishwasher - washer/dryer
- Drying Facilities - washer/dryer and airer
- DVD Player - 0
- Freezer - 0
- Hairdryer - 0
- Ironing Facilities - 0
- Microwave - 0
- Modem Point - wireless
- Non smoking units - 0
- Pets Accepted - 0
- Radio - 0
- Telephone - due to old buildings mobile reception is difficult indoors and it depends on provider how well it works in or around buildings
- Washing Machine - 0
Establishment Features
- Garden/patio for guests' use
- Linen available free of charge
- Linen provided - Feather duvets, dustmite prevention.
Specialist Features
- Marketed to any other specialist market - French & German spoken.
- Special provisions for cyclists - Storage facilities; placed next to Sustrans' cycle Rd No. 3
- Special provisions for walkers - On bridle way near 2 Moors Way
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