The House
Feel the homely vibe at Haydays as soon as you go through the porch into the hallway; left is the well-equipped kitchen where the table makes a good quiet space for those who like to slip down for an early breakfast, or for children who need dinner before the rest of you.
Off the kitchen there’s a utility room, straight ahead is the dining room/orangery, with a glass roof and full height doors that open wide to bring the sunshine in - a fabulous setting for any celebration feast! To the right is the games room with a pool table, a 50” TV and comfy seating; from there a lobby leads to changing rooms, a shower room and via a secure door to the pool hall. The pool takes pride of place with room for loungers to one side, the hot tub is down at the end by doors that open onto a sheltered patio with table tennis for outdoor or indoor use.
Upstairs are Bedrooms 1-4, a family bathroom and a separate loo; all the beds at Haydays are zip and link (super king or twin). Bedroom 5 is on the ground floor to the right of the hallway; with snooze space for 5 it makes a great family room. Next to it is the sitting room, with doors opening onto the patio, plush sofas to curl up on, a huge TV, and more doors through to the dining room.
Good to know is that there's underfloor heating throughout the house, run off a ground source heat pump - big green tick!
The large garden backs onto open fields and has a play area with a climbing fort, slide and trampoline; Fire up the bbq for a leisurely alfresco lunch, if the weather turns head to the Nordic style BBQ lodge to toast marshmallows and sizzle sausages.
Local Area
If you want to go out and do something nice, go to the Grand Western Canal at Tiverton; stroll along the towpath, have a ride on the horse drawn barge, tuck into cream tea at The Canal Tea Rooms & Garden.
Have a city day Exeter, see the fascinating collections at the RAM Museum, have a tour of the medieval Underground Passages, take in the glory of the Gothic cathedral. Down at the quay you can scale dizzy heights at Clip n Climb or hire kayaks and wend your way along the calm waters of the Exe estuary.
History and gorgeous gardens your thing? Go to Killerton or Knightshayes (both NT). A good family day out? Crealy Theme Park & Resort, and Wildwood Escot are both brilliant! Seaside? Just 15 miles away at Sidmouth with more beaches nearby on the Jurassic Coast.
Take on the muddy challenge at The Bear Trail; let your inner daredevil loose at Land Rover Experience West Country. If the great outdoors is calling, explore the Blackdown Hills, or take a trip to Exmoor National Park to see the sights - like Watersmeet, Tarr Steps and The Valley of Rocks.
Wherever you go, whatever you do, there will be fun, there will be laughter, there will be wonderful memories.