Berry Park , Welcombe, Bideford, North Devon, England

Berry Park is a splendid Victorian Country House, full of character and set in six acres of attractive gardens and fields in the beautiful Devon countryside right next to the Cornish Border. It is close to the sea, in the unspoiled hamlet of Welcombe. The house has been skillfully converted into apartments of various sizes. All have been carefully modernised to provide every comfort, whilst retaining the original Victorian features giving them style and character. There are also two cottages adjoining the main house, these date back to the 16th century.

All our accommodation is fully equipped for easy self-catering but we also have a small restaurant serving evening meals to our residents should they wish. We have a games room, heated outdoor swimming pool and a variety of friendly farm animals and pets. Payment Options: Credit/Debit Card, bank transfer.

June Special Offer : Book a fortnight holiday starting 9th, 16th, 23rd or 30th June 2012 and get the first week half price.

The Accommodation:
Primrose Cottage (Slps up to 9)
Spacious and pretty, large lounge with woodburner, well equipped kitchen, 3 big bedrooms, bathroom/wc & shower room/wc.

Garden Cottage (Slps 2)
Cosy studio style cottage ideal for two people.

Marigold (slps 4-6)
Ground floor apartment, lovely views over the Marsland Valley. 2 bedrooms, kitchen, lounge/diner & bathroom.

Poppy (Slps 2-3)
Ground floor. Kitchen area within the open plan lounge/dining room. One bedroom with en-suite.

Harebell (slps 4-6)
Spacious apartment, open plan lounge/dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms & bathroom.

Honeysuckle (slps 4-6)
Spacious apartment, lounge / dining room ,two bedrooms, kitchen& bathroom.

Snowdrop (slps 2-4)
One bedroom, lounge/dining room, kitchen & showeroom.

Wild Rose Penthouse (slps 4-6)
Magnificent views 2 bedrooms, large, kitchen, lounge & bathroom

Berry Park is in the unspoiled rural village of Welcombe which is half way between Bideford in North Devon and Bude in Cornwall. Welcombe is within the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and borders a "Site of Special Scientific Interest" ( SSSI) It is a stunning coastal area which is nationally protected for the beauty of its landscape

What's to do and see in the area? There are many excellent beaches nearby. Welcombe Mouth Beach is within walking distance (20 min.) or is accessible by car (0.75 mile). It has a waterfall, rock pools and lots of sand at low tide. Washed by the Atlantic twice a day, it is a very clean beach. Berry Park is well worth a visit at anytime of year, but is especially nice in the mild temperatures of spring and autumn, when the children are still in school, the roads are relatively quiet and access around Devon and Cornwall is easy.

You can enjoy the spectacular scenery around Welcombe that makes it the perfect venue for those who enjoy coast and country walks. Berry Park borders the Marsland Valley which is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI) and an officially designated area of outstanding natural beauty. It is home to much rare wildlife including red deer, otters and buzzards. Numerous wild flowers abound, especially in the springtime when bluebells carpet the woods and it becomes hard to believe that orchids are rare. In autumn the area produces a rich variety of mushrooms and toadstools.

The village of Welcombe has a real ale pub serving excellent food and a village shop.

"It's easy to get here - much harder to leave".

We recommend that visitors to Berry Park come by car as there is little rural public transport.