Butterdon
Stylish, cosy and comfortable, curl up in front of the wood burning stove or lounge in the south-facing private garden following a walk on the moor
Butterdon and its mirror image twin sister Mardon were converted from stone barns, and comprehensively renovated in recent years. They each provide stylish self catering accommodation for up to 5 people. Great care has been taken to provide all the mod cons needed for a perfect holiday, whilst retaining the historical features and unique feel of the original barn. Our guests regularly tell us that they love the attention to detail, with all soft furnishings being hand made, soft ambient lighting and a glowing woodburning stove, creating a mood in which you can truly relax.
Living
The woodburning stove in Butterdon’s living area gives it a very cosy feel, although the cottage has a great central heating system so is always toasty whether the woodburner is lit or not (all firewood is included). There is a comfy 2 seater and 3 seater sofa, a TV and DVD player with a range of DVDs. Alternatively you could gather the group around the table to play one of the board games or jigsaws, or connect your music to the bluetooth speaker and watch the diversity of bird life which comes to the feeder at the window from the comfort of the sofa. A supply of top up bird food is kept in the kitchen.
Sleeping
Butterdon sleeps five guests in two individually styled bedrooms. The double room has a super comfy pocket sprung mattress. The triple room has one double bed and one single bed, again both with pocket sprung mattresses. The triple bedroom is open to the eaves and has a mezzanine level play area with toys and books that younger guests really enjoy (there is a stair gate at the bottom). Both bedrooms have bespoke hand made furnishings with immaculate crisp white linen, soft lighting, everything you need for a restful nights sleep after a long walk on the moor.
Eating
Cook up a feast in the well equipped kitchen, using herbs from the herb trough in front of the cottage.
For those balmy evenings when you fancy dining alfresco you can BBQ on the patio, then watch the sun go down in comfy recliners.
Garden
Butterdon has a pretty garden, a great space to sit in one of the comfy loungers with a cup of tea or glass of wine and grab some time out. It is fenced so small children and four legged friends can be contained. There is very little light pollution in the Teign Valley and so it is the perfect location to marvel at the starry sky.
Bathing
There is a modern shower room on the ground floor and a great family bathroom with deep bath on the first floor. Each of the bathrooms has a centrally heated towel rail and oodles of hot water – perfect for unwinding after a day’s exploration. Other more invigorating bathing options are available, in the River Teign a short walk away.
Equipment
Linen/Towels: Linen and towels are provided, but we ask they stay in the cottage, so please bring towels for the beach/river swimming.
Kitchen: Oven, hob and grill, larder fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, Echo Show (can be used as a bluetooth speaker. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils and pots and pans and BBQ tools.
Washing: there is a communal washing room with BOSCH washing machine. Each cottage has a clothes airer and a washing line in the garden.
Living Area: TV, DVD player. 2 double seater sofas. Dining table and chairs.
Baby Equipment (needs to be requested): travel cot, stair gate and high chairs, anti slip bath mats.
Other Equipment: hair dryer, iron, ironing board, OS Map of local area, a communal library with walk books, plant, bird and animal ID guides.
Wifi
Layout
Downstairs: entrance, shower room, living/dining area, kitchen.
Upstairs: double bedroom, triple bedroom with mezzanine play area, family bathroom.
Outside: Back door to an enclosed fenced rear garden with garden table and chairs and recliner chairs. There is a communal BBQ.
Availability & Booking
Please select your dates from the availability Calendar to get the price for your stay and also to book. During the school holidays we have a minimum weekly booking with arrival from 3pm on a Friday and departure by 10am the following Friday.
At other times of the year we accept short breaks with a minimum 3 night stay which varies depending on the property and the time of year.
You can view the Combined Availability Calendar to check the availability of all three cottages. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
You will not be charged at the time of booking, but to confirm the booking a payment of 30% of the total rent is required, with the remaining balance being due 6 weeks before the start of your holiday. A £100 refundable damages deposit will be due with the final balance.