HELPFUL HOLIDAYS NEW COLOUR SUPPLEMENT FEATURES 40 WEST COUNTRY PROPERTIES
The new colour supplement from West Country specialists, Helpful Holidays, features forty self-catering cottages and country houses increasing their existing portfolio to nearly 650 holiday homes. Sleeping two to twelve guests in a variety of scenic locations throughout Devon and Cornwall, with a smaller selection in Somerset, many have stunning views across rolling countryside or out to sea.
Highlights include a stunning house for twelve beautifully converted from stone barns on a working farm near South Tawton and a contemporary house for ten with sensational sea views at Bigbury-on-Sea. There’s also a great choice of smaller places such as a 17th century thatched cottage sleeping six two miles from Branscombe in East Devon and the curious gothic-style gatehouse at Dartmoor’s Bovey Castle, which has space for four guests. And for those seeking total privacy, a lovely detached holiday home for ten is hidden in two acres of woodland gardens deep in Exmoor. Prices range from £205 up to £2,825 per week.
Everyone taking a break with Helpful Holidays will receive a free ‘What shall we do today?’ booklet containing around 80 savings vouchers for use at a huge range of attractions throughout the West Country. It also gives information on local farmers’ markets to ensure you can get some of the top quality local produce to enjoy in your holiday home, plus recommendations for the best beaches, coast and country walks and special places to visit.
For those short of time, Helpful Holidays have now introduced two-night weekend breaks with a late 6pm check-out available from October to Easter 2010, as well as three and four night stays. Two night breaks can only be booked within 28 days of departure.
For a copy of the new supplement and the main brochure call Helpful Holidays on 01647 434063; or search, check availability and book online at www.helpfulholidays.com.
The Pick of the Best:
Here are some of the finest examples from the new supplement across a range of sizes:
Amongst the larger houses is Rock Barn near South Tawton in mid-Devon, which sleeps twelve in five bedrooms. Converted from stone barns which once served as a grain store, the interior of this huge property has been stylishly decorated using white with contrasting darker browns and blacks, while vaulted ceilings, oak beams, a real open fire and bright red and pink accessories give it the wow factor. A week’s stay at Rock Barn starts from £531, pets welcome. (For details, see page 11 of the colour supplement or visit www.helpfulholidays.com and search for ref J22).
Just 350 yards from the vast sandy beach at Bigbury-on-Sea with panoramic sea views over Burgh Island in South Devon, Hillcrest is a stunning contemporary house for ten. Inspired by the beach houses in Sydney and furnished with flair, it has sliding walls of glass, lime-washed walls and exposed wood. A four-person sauna is accessed through the master bedroom ensuite, while outside the lawned garden, decked terrace and hammock are finely positioned to enjoy the ever-changing sea view. A week’s stay at Hillcrest starts from £995, (For details, see page 17 of the colour supplement or visit www.helpfulholidays.com and search for ref L114).
About half a mile back from the coast path near Branscombe, East Devon is Dunscombe Cottage, a picture-postcard Grade II thatched cottage for six. Dating back to the 17th century, it has white cob walls, low lintels, heavy beams, huge inglenook with woodburner and the original backened oak spiral staircase. A week’s stay at Dunscombe Cottage starts from £376. (For details, see page 12 of the colour supplement or visit www.helpfulholidays.com and search for ref G33).
The detached, gothic-style gatehouse to Bovey Castle Hotel on Dartmoor, Devon is just inside the main entrance gates with views over the 18 hole golf course. Built in 1907, Rose Cottage now sleeps four in two bedrooms. The quirky interior has been decorated with bold dark colours in the living rooms and jet black walls with down-lighters in the kitchen, while upstairs there are two light, bright bedrooms. Guests can enjoy the pool, gym, sauna and steam room at the hotel and all those over 16 also receive a complimentary round of golf; other activities are available at extra charge. A week’s stay at Rose Cottage starts from £415, pets welcome. (For details, see page 23 of the colour supplement or visit www.helpfulholidays.com and search for ref A104).
Hidden in a deep Exmoor valley near Parracombe is Cowley Wood, a lovely detached house for ten set within two acres of private woodland gardens. A beautiful and tranquil place to stay with no visible neighbours other than visiting deer and badgers, the house has recently been renovated and refurnished. A week’s stay at Cowley Wood starts from £366, pets welcome. (For details, see page 7 of the colour supplement or visit www.helpfulholidays.com and search for ref F44).
Sleeping five, Wassail Cottage near Stoke Gabriel in South Devon has been cleverly converted from a Grade II listed cider barn – it still overlooks neighbouring orchards. Insider the large circular stone pillars have been retained and complemented by fresh modern decor. A week’s stay at Wassail Cottage starts from £285, pets welcome. (For details, see page 14 of the colour supplement or visit www.helpfulholidays.com and search for ref L119).
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