Luxury Property South West England
The Tithe Barn
Higher Headborough Farm, Ashburton, Devon 01364 654 689
Sleeps up to 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Rural Retreats
Pet Friendly
The Tithe Barn - Luxury self-catering holiday cottage in Devon
If you need to get away from it all for a family holiday, luxury break or as the venue to celebrate a special occasion or event then The Tithe Barn at Higher Headborough Farm certainly ticks all of the boxes. Sleeping six guests in 3 sumptuous bedrooms it is easy to see why this property is rated Five Star GOLD AWARD by Visit England. The Tithe Barn is suitable for less mobile guests (M1) and wheelchair users, making it ideal for multi-generational guests. Available all year round the barn is delightfully situated within the south eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park, just two minutes away from the historic stannary town of Ashburton.
Please note that from 9th January 2021, our Covid Refund Guarantee will protect all your payments in the event of further lockdowns or tier restrictions. Full details can be found on the cottage website.
At a Glance
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Visit England; Five Star GOLD AWARD
Visit England Rose Award for Service Excellence 2019
Graded as suitable for less mobile guests (M1)
Ground floor entirely suitable for wheelchair users
Three large en-suite bedrooms sleeps 6
Excellent pocket-sprung mattresses
Quality bedding
Cots are available on request
Under-floor heating for ultimate comfort
Utility / drying room
Smart Freesat TV and recorder / catch-up including Netflix
32-40 Mb/sec broadband and Wi-fi facility
All-inclusive prices
Spacious off-road parking
Unlimited access to a field, kept mown for games.
Attached, galleried games room with table tennis and pool table
Grassed play area – ball games, swing and sand pit
Well-behaved dogs accepted (subject to approval at time of booking)
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
Outside Description
The enclosed patio garden is surrounded by a gated, low granite wall; keeping small children and dogs from straying! This is a great sheltered sun-trap area, facing south. The surrounding house walls (on two sides) can be warmed up by the sun during the day; gently warming the area in the evenings, making outdoor living and barbecues more desirable! A short distance away from the patio is the children's play area with swings, a slide and a climbing frame. There is also a large picnic table where adults could sit and read while the kids play and run. There is a large mown field for ball games and dog exercise...with great views of the surrounding countryside and glimpses of Dartmoor, one mile away. There is a large parking area suitable for up to six cars.
Downstairs Description
The main area is open-plan and has under-floor heating throughout: At the southern end is a very light and spacious lounge area with comfortable sofas and leather armchairs. On warm days you can retract the wide bi-fold doors and enjoy the sunny patio area and lounge as one single area for social gatherings. At the other end of this area is the well-equipped kitchen with granite worktops and excellent appliances: A double range cooker with six gas hobs and two electric ovens. There is an extra wide fridge freezer and a full set of appliances including microwave, toaster, Nespresso machine and DAB radio. There are ample kitchen utensils and good quality Stellar cookware. Keen amateur chefs have told us that this is the best equipped kitchen they have ever had in a holiday cottage, so they are able to prepare great meals and at the same time engage with the other guests in the lounge! In the centre of the kitchen is a long oak dining table and Ercol classic chairs. The cutlery and crockery is also all of a high stardard. Just off the kitchen is a short corridor leading to the ground-floor bedroom. You will first pass a small downstairs cloakroom with WC and basin. Next, the large ground-floor en-suite bedroom has extra-wide doorways and is entirely suitable for wheelchair users. The Vi-Spring super-king zip-link bed can be configured for you as twins, if preferred. A doorway leads into the en-suite wet room with shower, WC and basin. There is a laundry / utility room with separate washing machine and tumble drier. This is always a very warm room, so there is a large drying rack which can be hoisted to the ceiling. Finally there is the huge vaulted games barn, directly accessed from the inner hallway. It has a table tennis table, full-sized pool table and a cross-trainer. A few chairs are provided for non-players! Most family groups spend many memorable fun hours here during their holidays.
First Floor Description
As you can see from the photos, there are two large, en-suite bedrooms, both with vaulted, oak framed ceilings and oak floors. You should be assured of great nights' sleep here, as the beds are large, with pocket sprung mattresses, sumptuous John Lewis duvets, and Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow cases. The master bedroom has a super-king zip-link bed (6 feet wide) which we can also split into singles if you prefer. This suite has a large bathroom with a walk-in shower and separate bath. The WC is at the far end of this bathroom, with its own door to reduce noise at night (more good sleep!) The second upstairs bedroom has a 5ft king-size bed of similar quality to the master one. The bathroom comprises a bath with shower over, a WC, and a basin.
Window Views Description
Downstairs' rooms have wide views over the patio garden and orchard, framed by hills and woodland. None of these rooms are overlooked, and there are no nearby neighbours. It is all very private. Upstairs, the bedrooms overlook the pond, our fruit and vegetable gardens, and the surrounding countryside of rolling Devon hills and woods. Overall, the house is in a rural setting, but is only five minutes' walk to the centre of historic and vibrant Ashburton. The best of both worlds!
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Eating and Drinking
The Old Library
The Old Library is located in the heart of Ashburton, Dartmoor. The chefs, Joe and Amy are passionate about supporting their community and creating sensational homemade dishes using high quality ingredients. Therefore they source their ingredients locally and use neighbouring tradesmen; from veg growers like Cuddyford Meadows, Garry and Elise at Country Cheeses
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Lovely restaurant in the centre of Ashburton. Great food and ambiance
Visit WebsiteRugglestone Inn
Wonderful hisoric pub at Widecombe in the Moor, about five miles away. Good food and drink in beautiful historic building
Visit WebsiteFood Stores
The Fish Deli
Fresh fish shop. Also makes fish pates and frozen fish dishes. A wonderful place to shop for quality food.
Visit WebsiteSporting Attractions and Activities
Stover Golf Club
well maintained and superbly presented 18 hole golf course offer an excellent venue for visiting golfers of all standards
Visit WebsiteDartmoor Stables
The riding centre caters for all abilites, which means that those with no experience, as well as the seasoned rider can enjoy the beauty of Dartmoor, with our 1hr and 2hr hacks. It really is a great way to see the moor and home or course, to Steven Spielberg’s recent film “War Horse”.
Visit WebsiteDart Rock Climbing Centre
Dart Rock is one of the South West's leading indoor climbing facilities. Dart Rock has over 800sqm of roped climbing and 300sqm of bouldering, 11m high walls, auto belays, artificial cave system and abseil station there is something for every level of climber.
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Explore South Devon's stunning River Dart estuary between the historic towns of Totnes and Dartmouth - setting off from Tuckenhay or Stoke Gabriel with pubs, secret places, campfires, shipwrecks, wildlife and stories along the way.
Visit WebsiteDartmoor Walks and Rides This Way
Explore Dartmoor National Park on foot or on a top-quality electric bike -- or both. We offer guided tours, designed to suit you, that start from a variety of locations on Dartmoor and last a full or half day.
Visit WebsiteKitchen Equipment
- Gas Hob
- Tumble Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Fridge/Freezer
- Microwave
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Vacuum Cleaner
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- TV
- DVD
- Sky or Free Sat/View
- Gas Central Heating
- Underfloor Heating
- Wi-Fi/Broadband
- Hair Dryer
- Child's High Chair
- King Size Bed
- DAB Radio
- Selection of Books and Games
- Coffee Machine
- Slow Cooker
- Super King Size Bed
- Smart TV
- Oven - Electric
- Hob - Gas
- Range
- Grill
Outdoor Features
- Open Garden
- Enclosed Patio
- Garden Furniture
- BBQ
- Off Road Parking
- Children's Play Area
- Water Feature
Special Features
- Games Room
- Country View
Special Services
- Supermarket Delivery Available
Included In Price
- Bed Linen
- Towels
- Basic Kitchen Provisions
- Bottle of Wine
- Homemade Cake
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