DARTMOOR HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION ~ LOWER MERRIPIT COTTAGE

Ancient farm settlement in the heart of Dartmoor's wild hills

DATES STILL AVAILABLE FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2009
May 15-22
June 12-19
June 19-26
July 17-24

DETAILS OF ACCOMMODATION

Farm location ~ sleeps 8 ~ 4 bedrooms ~ two sitting rooms ~ private garden

Lower Merripit Cottage is ideal for walking and family holidays on Dartmoor. The cottage would also be suitable for small groups requiring a gentle environment for workshops and retreats.

Lower Merripit Cottage was originally built in the 16th century as part of the ancient longhouse farm settlement of Lower Merripit that dates back over 1000 years. It is located in the very middle of Dartmoor close to the small village of Postbridge, 19 miles from Plymouth and 20 miles from Exeter. Lower Merripit Farm has been working hard over the last 14 years to protect and enhance areas of the farm that are rich in rare flora and fauna. Our growing methods are all organic and we have been carrying out an extensive tree-planting programme. We maintain two organic species-rich flower meadows which we harvest with a vintage tractor and bailer. Buzzard, heron, tawny owls, badger, red deer, roe deer and other wildlife are regular visitors here. The stream carries salmon up to higher spawning grounds.

The cottage is situated in a secluded valley surrounded by trees, peat land and the open moor. There is a large garden that backs onto a wild flower meadow.The cottage is tidy, cosy and decorated in a simple and traditional style. It sleeps 8 people in 3 twin bedrooms and one double bedroom (with en-suite shower). There are two sittings rooms in the cottage. The large sitting room, originally part of a medieval barn, has beams, a huge wood burner and deep granite window seats. The second smaller sitting room contains the original large granite inglenook fireplace (now fitted with a wood stove) and traditional bread oven. It also contains a small library of books about Dartmoor and related topics. The traditional kitchen has the original granite fireplace, granite worktops, a stone sink, oven/grill and hob plus dishwasher with a door that opens directly out into the garden.There are extra tables, chairs and benches so eight people can be seated for meals. There is also a scullery at the front of the cottage with washing machine, tumble drier, extra sink, and space for wet clothes and dogs. There is a downstairs toilet as well as the upstairs bathroom/shower. A narrow spiral staircase leads from the hall and a second wider staircase from the sitting room.

• Facilities include television, DVD player, small radio/CD player
• Water is pumped from our spring-fed well
• Central heating throughout
• Firewood is provided for the two wood stoves
• Free-range organic eggs from Lower Merripit hens are sometimes available for sale
• Bed linen included but please provide your own towels
• Ample parking space
• There is a no-smoking policy within the cottage
• Babies and small children are welcome but we do not have cot facilities
• Due to the variation in floor levels the cottage is not suitable for wheelchairs
• Dogs are welcome by arrangement
• Village post office and general stores ~ local pubs serving food
• Please note that there is no mobile telephone signal at this farm
• Wherever possible we use environmentally-friendly and bio-degradable products for cleaning and domestic use, and encourage all visitors to do the same

Large sitting room	Kitchen	Small sitting room
Orchid Room	Hay meadow	Meadow Room
Bluebell Room	Lower Merripit Cottage	Willow Room

PRICE GUIDE	per week from Friday
January	£ 425
February	£ 425
March	£ 425
Easter weeks	£ 550
April	£ 450
May	£ 550
June	£ 550
July	£ 575
August	not available for hire
September	£ 425
October	£ 450
October half term	£ 550
November	£ 425
December	£ 425
Christmas and New Year	£ 875

CONDITIONS OF BOOKING

• A non-returnable deposit of 25% of the rental charge is required when your dates are confirmed
• The balance is due 4 weeks before the start date of your booking
• We ask for a cautionary deposit on booking of £50 which will be returned following your visit
• The rental cost includes a fuel charge (for oil heating, firewood & electricity) of £50 per week (October to May inclusive) and £25 per week (June to September inclusive)
• There is a charge of £10 per week to cover additional cleaning if you wish to bring a dog
• The period of booking commences from Friday 4pm until Friday 10am the following week
• If you wish to book the cottage for a shorter or longer period please contact us and we will do our best to meet your requirements

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