Knaworthy, Frithelstock Stone is a splendid barn conversion sleeping ten, set within 130 acres of peaceful private woodland, perfect for family holidays or friends' reunions. The well-equipped kitchen features an oven and hob, microwave, fridge / freezer, and dishwasher, with a separate utility room housing a washing machine and tumble dryer. The heart of the home is the impressive open-plan lounge / kitchen / diner, where exposed stone walls and light-giving French windows create warmth and character. A welcoming woodburner provides cosy evenings, while deep sofas invite relaxation.
Step beyond into the games snug, where a TV, pool table, and air hockey offer endless entertainment. The expansive patio with garden furniture and BBQ opens onto an enclosed lawn with children's play equipment – climbing frame and slide. Five beautifully appointed bedrooms accommodate all: three downstairs (double with en-suite, twin, and bunk room) and two further bedrooms upstairs (double and twin). Two bathrooms, one en-suite, one family, ensure comfort for everyone.
Imagine waking to birdsong amongst woodland paths, children playing freely in nature's embrace. Spend days perfecting your tennis serve, exploring hidden corners of the sprawling estate, and creating cherished family moments together. As evening falls, gather around the welcoming woodburner, laughter echoing from the games snug, and warmth settling around you all.
Knaworthy, Frithelstock Stone sits peacefully in North Devon's countryside, embraced by the village of Buckland Brewer. The vibrant harbour town of Bideford (7 km) brims with independent shops, restaurants, and pubs, and serves as home port for the MS Oldenburg, a 1950s ferry offering thrilling adventures to Lundy, a wild island in the Bristol Channel brimming with diverse wildlife and historic ruins. For family fun, The Big Sheep in Abbotsham (9 km) is North Devon's most popular family attraction, bursting with rides and live sheep shows. The Ultimate Adventure Centre, also in Abbotsham (9 km), beckons thrill-seekers with a high ropes course, assault course, and adventure lake. The North Devon Maritime Museum in Appledore (13 km) showcases the region's rich maritime heritage through displays of shipbuilding, fishing, and smuggling tales. For a unique animal encounter, Woolley Animals in Winkleigh (18 km) offers alpaca walking, goat cuddling, and meetings with miniature ponies, donkeys, and rare Swiss Valais Blacknose Sheep.
The mysterious Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor (48 km) charms with its smuggling heritage and enchanting dining. Exmoor Distillery in Dulverton (49 km) showcases award-winning gin and spirits using traditional methods and local botanicals. Culture lovers can explore the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum in Exeter (54 km), housing one of the UK's largest moving image collections.
The picturesque fishing village of Clovelly, just 14 kilometres away, enchants visitors with its impossibly steep cobbled streets tumbling down to a tiny harbour. This car-free village, where donkeys once carried goods up and down the narrow lanes, now houses charming galleries, tea rooms, and traditional cottages clinging to the clifftside. In contrast, bustling Okehampton (37 km) perches dramatically on Dartmoor National Park's northern edge, offering excellent shopping, dining, and easy access to the moor's wild granite tors, ancient stone circles, and roaming ponies – perfect for adventurous day trips.
