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13 - 15 Sleeps
- 6 Bedrooms
- 10 Beds
- 5 Bathrooms
- 14 Dining
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Hen Party Friendly
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Stag Party Friendly
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Accessible Friendly
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Hot Tub or Pool
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Games Room
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Please note that the prices listed are for the Manor alone while you will need to enquire for the price for other properties.
Primrose Manor is a family estate that focuses on welcoming multi-generational families. It is not suitable for stag/hen or birthday parties.
Primrose Manor for 13 guests is a fantastic Grade II listed manor house in Devon perfect for your next family holiday or family celebration. This venue can sleep an extra 2 children above 13 guests. Boasting an elegant design complemented with period furnishings, this Georgian manor will give you the feel of a home away from home. This Dartmoor accommodation is nestled in the Devon Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty. You will have the opportunity to recharge your batteries in a tranquil rural retreat while having access to top-notch luxury facilities. It is a 5* Gold manor house, meaning you will be sure to have an extravagant holiday in a rustic, secluded location. Wake up to far-reaching views of the Devonshire countryside and then explore the surrounding Estate. Take full advantage of the indoor or outdoor heated pools, sauna, hot tub or tennis court! The indoor soft play and stunning Jurassic play area will tire out the little ones! No matter your tastes, this self-catering holiday home will make sure you go home with memories that will last for a lifetime. If you feel like leaving the comfort of the house, the surrounding area is definitely worth exploring. There are several cute little hamlets and coastal towns like Torquay and Salcombe that are very easily accessible from this house to rent near Exeter.
This child-friendly venue, is baby and toddler friendly too. It features travel cots, booster seats, high chairs, baby baths, stair gates, children’s cutlery, food blenders and many other child-friendly touches. Two traditional, wooden (assembled) cots are available in this property. Additional pop up style travel cots available by prior arrangement.
Primrose Manor also comes with retained original features like joineries, sash window shutters, ceiling cornices, and a ‘thunderbox’ loo. All these awe-inspiring features are skillfully combined with modern-day technologies to prioritize your comfort.
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Accommodation
Primrose Manor - Devon
Sleeps 13 - 15 guests
Key Features
- 5* Gold manor house
- Fireplace
- Chill out room
- Shared indoor & outdoor pool
- Shared hot tub
- Shared hot tub/steam room
Reception room
Walk into this property through the magnificent Portico entrance that is designed to impress. The main door leads to the large flag-stoned entrance hall that features coat storage. From here, you can go up the turned staircase leading to the generously-proportioned first-floor landing that comes with an antique bagatelle table that is available for guest use.
This manor house in Devon features an airy, inspiring drawing room with sash windows and original shutters that overlook the front garden and grounds. It is the perfect spot to relax as you can sink into the deep, comfy sofas or armchairs. During the cooler winter months, the open fire with a fender will keep you warm. Additionally, the entire house consists of oil-powered central heating. How about gathering your loved ones for a cozy storytelling night with some hot chocolate? This room also comes with a 47” flat screen digital TV, Blue-ray DVD player, and Bose sound dock.
Kitchen & Dining
The flag-stoned kitchen/breakfast room in this Dartmoor accommodation is perfect for guests that are passionate about cooking. It includes granite worktops, a central L-shaped island unit with an overhead hanging pan/utensil unit, a pine dresser, dining table and chairs. It features bespoke cupboards with lots of storage, full ‘batterie de cuisine’ and an oil-fired Aga along with a conventional electric oven and hob. Furthermore, if you feel like only relaxing on your family holiday, we can recommend some fantastic catering services as there is ample space for catering. The kitchen in this house for rent near Exeter also comes with a pew bench, digital radio, Bose iPod docking station, walk-in pantry, and shuttered windows with views of the surrounding grounds.
All guests can enjoy a dinner party in the beautiful, formal dining room for 10 guests. It features shuttered windows and polished wooden flooring. The elegant mahogany dining table and chairs add lots of character to this space in combination with the French chandelier and open fireplace. There is a selection of library books, a Denon CD player, and a door through a passageway to a utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, and drying area.
Bedrooms
Primrose Manor is a house for rent near Exeter that comes with lovely, comfy bedrooms. Each bedroom comes with its own individual charm and features a deep, pocket spring mattress along with blackout blinds so you can nod off with no problems.
- Bedroom 1: Master bedroom with en-suite bath and shower attachment, WC, basin and heated towel rail. Comes with a super king mahogany sleigh bed with a free-standing cot. This is complemented with a mahogany wardrobe, TV, and easy chair. You will wake to views to the back garden.
- Bedroom 2: Spacious family room with three single beds and room for a cot. There is a huge wardrobe, cast iron fireplace, and TV. Overlooks the front garden. (Can be made up as one super king and one single bed, by prior request - need two weeks notice).
- Bedroom 3: This is a smaller bedroom situated to the front of the house. It comes with 2 single beds, a chest of drawers and a TV. (Can be made up into a super king bed by prior request - need two weeks notice).
- Bedroom 4: Light, airy, large room with sash windows on two sides overlooking the front gardens and grounds. Victorian style super king bed with a freestanding cot.
- Bedroom 5: Room with lots of space with king size mahogany sleigh bed and room for a cot. Comes with a cast iron fireplace and window with views of the grounds.
- Bedroom 6: Smaller downstairs bedroom with two single beds and a bedside table.
There are 2 bathrooms at Primrose Manor. Additionally there are 2 separate toilet rooms and there is one shower room with a drench head shower, loo, hand basin and heated towel rail on the ground floor. This Dartmoor accommodation also comes with a luxury family bathroom with cast iron slipper bath, toilet, and walk-in shower with drench head and handheld shower. There is also a double sink with a large mirror along with shaving sockets and ample storage. Furthermore, there is an original cast iron fireplace for those winter night baths.
There is a further separate loo across the landing with an original, functional, ‘thunderbox’ WC.
Entertainment
This Devon manor house comes with entertainment for guests of all ages. The property comes with a ground floor snug perfect as a ‘chill-out’ room or ‘den’. It features a flat-screen TV, DVD player, a selection of adult and children’s games and a wide selection of DVDs. The antique Bagatelle table in the landing area is available for guest use.
Furthermore, there are plenty of shared facilities at Primrose Manor. There is an indoor as well as an outdoor heated pool. For active guests, there is also a professional tennis court. If you’re in the mood to just relax and blow off some steam, you can make use of the hot tub, sauna, and steam room as well. There is also a shared soft play area, playroom, and an outdoor adventure playground.
Outdoors
Primrose Manor comes with an enclosed garden to the front of the house with a lawn, flowers, and shrubs. There is also a garden bench seat perfect for relaxing and admiring nature. There is a further enclosed rear garden overlooking the grounds with a wooden dining table and tables and chairs to seat 12 guests. So why not get the available BBQ running and grill some veggies and have an alfresco dinner party?
Enclosed garden to the front of the house, with lawn, flowers, and shrubs and a garden bench seat. Wrought iron gate to parking, grounds, and outdoor swimming pool. Enclosed rear garden, overlooking the grounds, with wooden dining table and chairs seating 12, BBQ. Rear gate to grounds and out to leisure facilities.
There is space for 2/3 cars to park directly in front of the house. If you have more cars there is more space in the general parking area.
Accessibility
This house comes with full accommodation on the ground floor including a twin bedroom next to the shower/toilet. For more accessible venues, click here.
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Travel
Nearest Town
- Totnes - 6 miles
- Torquay - 13 miles
- Dartmouth - 7 miles
- Salcombe - 16 miles
Airports
- Exeter International Aiport (EXT) - 39 miles
Train Stations
- Totnes - 6 miles
- Paignton - 11 miles
- Torquay - 13 miles
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On Site (or via 3rd Party Suppliers that can come to the venue):
- Wine Tasting
- Cocktail Making
- Beer Making
- Archery
- Clay Pigeon Shooting
- Walking
- Murder Mystery
- Tennis Court
- Swimming Pool
- Gin & Whisky Tasting
- Catering
- Barbecue
- Hot Tub
- Spa Treatment
- WiFi
Off Site:
- Fishing - Fly
- Fishing - Sea
- Golf Courses
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Sailing
- Scuba Diving
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Water Skiing
- Windsurfing
- Cycling
- Shopping
Local Area
Primrose Manor is situated in an area of designated outstanding beauty, the South Hams. The South Hams is an area in the rural coastal part of Devon. There are plenty of attractions and opportunities near this house for rent near Exeter that will keep you and your guests entertained all throughout. Visit the many beaches in the area, try some local food, shop, or visit historic sites.
The foodies in the group will love the local seasonal food and drinks in Devon. There are artisan wine, cheese makers, butchers, bakers, fishmongers, delis, farm shops, and farmers markets. For the food fanatics, there is also a Michelin Star restaurant only 14 miles away - The Elephant Restaurant & Brasserie which serves delicious gourmet food. If you prefer an outdoor seafood experience, visit one of the many beach restaurants and try out the fresh seafood.
For the art lovers, there are numerous independent shops and boutiques in the area as well as antique shops, galleries and local arts and crafts shops. Nature lovers can visit Dartmoor National Park.
The market towns of Totnes, Dartmouth, and Salcombe are just a short drive away and are definitely worth a day trip.
Activities in the area
Woodlands Family Theme Park - 2 miles
Paignton Zoo - 10 miles
Crabbing at Dittisham - 3 miles
Sharpham Wine & Cheese Tours - 4 miles
Wine Tasting at Suttons Cellar - 7 miles
Make Your Own Gin Salcombe - 16 miles
Nature Reserve Torquay - 14 miles
Horse Riding Lessons - Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre (7 miles), Cheston Farm Equestrian Centre (14 miles)
Plymouth Aquarium - 27 miles
Beaches in the area
Blackpool Sands
Salcombe
Hope Cove
South Milton Sants
Beesand Beach
Local Restaurants
The Maltsters Arms - 2 miles
The Waterman's Arms - 3 miles
The Durrant Arms - 3 miles
Anchorstone Cafe Dittisham & Dartmouth - 4 miles
Flour & Rice - 5 miles
Catt Inn Dartington - 7 miles
Rock Fish Dartmouth - 7 miles
The Ferry Boat Inn - 21 miles
Local Shops
Sainsbury's - 6 miles
Morrisons - 6 miles
Lidl - 11 miles
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Pricing Notes
Booking Fee: £75 per booking (non-refundable)
Booking process: 35% booking deposit & 65% balance taken 12 weeks before the arrival date
Security Deposit: £500 and is taken directly by the owner
Check-in & check-out time: 3.30pm - 10.30am
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What we love click
- Stunning views from the bedroom windows
- Indoor and outdoor pool perfect to use regardless of the weather
- Large tennis court for the fitness enthusiasts in your group