The Old School House

Holiday Cottage • Bickington, North Devon

Superbly converted former school house benefiting from a large garden and additional spaces with a summer house and games room separate to the house. This holiday property offers proximity to many great local attractions.

  • Sleeps up to 10
    Bedrooms 5
    Bathrooms 4

Sorry no dogs

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About this home

As you enter this reverse-level property you will be welcomed onto the ground floor where you will find three of the properties bedrooms.

A double with en-suite shower room with shower and WC, a twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request) and a twin room along with a family bathroom with slipper bath, separate shower and WC.

Also from the ground floor is access to a self contained one bedroom apartment consisting of an open-plan lounge/kitchenette/diner, well-equipped with electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer.

The lounge area has comfy seating and a Smart TV, the double bedroom its own en-suite shower room with shower and WC.

Back into the main house and the study area at one end is ideal for those who may need to catch up on correspondence whilst away.

Completing the ground floor is a utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer and additional storage space, from here you can access the garden area.

Climbing the glass encased staircase to the first floor is where you will find the impressive open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, the lounge area has a large Smart TV, comfy sofas, stylish cylindrical wood burner and feature mood/colour lighting system, bright and light with picture windows at either end this is a great social space.

The kitchen area has everything you need including an double electric oven and induction hob, microwave, under counter fridge and freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler add to this impressive kitchen.

An island unit doubles as a breakfast bar with stools and an ideal place to enjoy a pre-dinner drink and chat. The formal dining area is situated between the kitchen and the lounge area and there is plenty of room for everyone to sit comfortably.

The final double bedroom is situated off the lounge up a few steps with en suite shower room with shower. There is also a separate WC outside this room.

Stepping outside, the enclosed garden has a patio and lawn area with your own private hot tub and changing area, a charcoal BBQ and fire-pit will mean you can enjoy long memorable evenings sitting around the fire

A hard playing area ideal for football or badminton net and raquets provided.

A purpose built summer house ideal for al fresco gatherings with seating and separate WC. A game room is great for adults as well as children with a multi games table.

There is no allocated parking with this property but there is a small public car park nearby and a ticket can be obtained at a reasonable cost.

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At a glance

  • Private garden
  • Coastal village
  • Close to beach
  • Contemporary Interior
  • Fun family holiday
  • Hot Tub
  • Character property
  • Beautifully appointed

Good to know

In the small village of Bickington, a short distance from Barnstaple and the estuary village of Instow. Enjoy the beaches at Instow, Westward Ho!, Croyde and Saunton Sands or relax and unwind in the games room or hot tub.

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  • Sleeps up to 10
    Bedrooms 5
    Bathrooms 4

Sorry no dogs


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Home highlights

Home Highlight #1
Purpose built games room
Home Highlight #2
Relax in the fabulous hot tub

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The Old School House

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