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.
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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
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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
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Large sitting
room |
Kitchen
|
Small sitting
room |
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Orchid Room |
Hay meadow |
Meadow Room |
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Bluebell Room
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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
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The
period of booking commences from Friday 4pm until Friday
10am the following week
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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
We
look forward to helping you to arrange your stay in
this magical and wild corner of England.
Nigel Shaw and Carolyn Hillyer
To find out about availability, request a booking
form or for further details please contact us:
Cottage Booking, Lower Merripit Farm, Postbridge,
Dartmoor, Devon PL20 6TJ, England.
(+44) 01822 880301
info@seventhwavemusic.co.uk
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