Bumbles is such a special place to stay for unforgettable family holidays in North Devon. A grand and gorgeous Georgian house is joined by a secret door to the original 16th century farmhouse, giving you 8 bedrooms and snooze space for 15, with 2 extra beds available at an additional charge each.
Downstairs
Go through the front door of the Georgian part of the house and Into hall; to the left is the dining room, to the right, the living room. Straight ahead is the laundry room and a loo, to the right is the snug, leading through to the kitchen and round to the games room which has French doors to the terrace.
In the dining room a door cleverly disguised as a bookcase takes you through to the second kitchen, in the older part of the house. Off this is Bedroom 8 with an ensuite shower room, round to the left are another dining room and living room.
Upstairs
From the hallway stairs take you up to Bedrooms 1-5 and a family bathroom with a roll top bath and separate shower. These bedrooms all sleep 2, except Bedroom 5 which is a single room; Bedrooms 1 and 2 have ensuite shower rooms, Bedrooms 1-3 have room for an extra single bed (charged per person).
Upstairs in the older part of the house are Bedrooms 6 and 7 and a family bathroom; Bedroom 6 has an ensuite shower room and a gallery overlooking the living room.
The feels are warm and homely throughout, with heaps of character and lots of original features that are notably different in the two parts. The Georgian part is typically elegant with high ceilings and ornate coving in most rooms, while the older part has smaller rooms with exposed stone and beams.
Outside
At the front of the house there’s a south facing terrace with outdoor seating and a hot tub; the views over the estate and valley are lovely. Another hot tub can be hired at an extra charge, a short stroll away is the indoor pool. Guests are free to wander the estate, to play on the lawns and explore the meadows and orchards, to go and say hello to the animals who live here. There are dog walking fields, a kitchen garden, an outdoor play area, and a shared games room with table tennis, table football and soft play for younger children. Enjoy activities like football, pitch and putt, badminton, tennis, cricket and boules, paddle in the stream, check out the bug life at the pond.
Bumbles is such a world away from the hectic pace of life in the city; here’s where the pace slows down, where the days go gently by, where long lasting memories are made.