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Hemyock makes a good holiday centre whatever the weather. The wide variety of facilities both locally and within easy travelling distance can satisfy a wide variety of interests.
There are four comfortable holiday cottages in the castle grounds and alongside St. Margaret's Brook. Each self-catering holiday cottage has been carefully converted and modernized, preserving its original character. The cottages are called: "Mow Barton" "Oliver's Bay" "Sir William" and "Lady Margaret."
The remains of the Medieval Castle built in 1380 by Sir William and Lady Margaret Asthorpe, surround the even older fortified Manor House. (Until recently a farm house.) Parts of the massive gate house, towers, walls, and moat still remain. Much has been done to stabilise the remains, research the history and improve access to visitors. Efforts continue.
The grounds are occasionally open to the public. Guests are invited to a complimentary tour of the ruins, displays and the Interpretation Centre.
Hemyock, in the upper Culm Valley, is situated in the Blackdown Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty long popular with artists and writers. This is a good centre for day tours to Exmoor, Dartmoor, and both the North and South Coasts. There are also many nearby places of interest (information supplied to guests). There are excellent shopping facilities at the Cathedral City of Exeter (25 miles), Taunton, Honiton, Tiverton (11 miles and all with traditional Markets). Honiton is popular for its antique shops. Wellington (5 miles) also has a good indoor Sports Centre. Walking and horse riding (5 miles) are available nearby.
Hemyock has 2 good shops supplying day to day needs, The Catherine Wheel public house has a restaurant, and a Cafe provides a take-away food service. Other local restaurants include a popular one in nearby Culmstock. Visitors may enjoy temporary membership of the Tennis Club.
The Castle grounds offer guests garden furniture, garden badminton, and an indoor games room with table tennis and snooker. The nearby public park offers scope for more energetic ball games.
There are several breeds of free-range poultry in the grounds.
The whole site is enclosed by substantial walls, fences and gates. Trees and shrubs give added tranquility and privacy.
Devon and the West Country are well known as popular Summer holiday destinations. However, for a quieter holiday in Spring or Autumn outside the main season, Devon has much to offer:
The wide variety of cultural, entertainment and sports facilities within easy travelling distance include popular surfing beaches. When the Summer crowds have gone, there is more room for sports such as kite surfing. Local firms can supply all special equipment and training.
The holiday accommodation consists of four comfortable, all-electric, self-catering holiday cottages. Each holiday cottage has been carefully converted and modernized, preserving its original character and charm; all regularly inspected and approved by the Tourist Authorities.
Each cozy cottage has colour television, radio, shaver point, bedside lights. A pay-phone and communal washing machine are provided. Tourist information is displayed in the games room. Souvenir postcards and tea towels are on sale.
Free parking is provided for one or two cars per property. Bed linen and towels are provided free of charge, plus duvets and extra blankets. Cot and high-chair are available, but please book these in advance.
Mow Barton was carefully converted from a traditional open linhay and stable block to provide comfortable family accommodation. Exposed beams, woodwork and wall lights add to the charm. The ground floor is also suitable for wheel chair access (Category 3 Access Certificate granted), including a downstairs shower-room with toilet, shower cubicle and large wash basin.
The lounge has a feature fireplace with electric fire. Furnishings include a convertable single bed settee as well as the 3 piece suite etc. The modern family kitchen has a dining area, fridge-freezer, cooker and microwave etc, coin meter for domestic electricity.
Upstairs, there are 3 bedrooms; a double, a twin, and a single bedded room. All have good wardrobes and mirrors. The bathroom has a shower over the bath, toilet, and an airing cupboard.
Outside, there is a barbecue, and a small private sitting area overlooking a level grassed area. Walnut and other trees provide shady spots.
Sir William and Lady Margaret are two detached guard houses named after the founders of the castle; once, they guarded the outer side of the moat and draw-bridge. The compact, comfortable, well modernized accommodation in each cottage consists of one double and one twin bedroom, bathroom with electric shower over the bath, and airing cupboard, upstairs. Downstairs, each has a living room with fully equipped modern corner kitchen, electric fire, storage heaters, fridge-freezer, cooker, microwave, etc. and coin meter for electricity.
Oliver's Bay is a spacious self-contained ground floor apartment with its own private entrance. It has a lovely large lounge with beamed ceiling and inglenook, one double and one twin bedroom. The modern kitchen has a dining area, fridge-freezer, cooker, microwave etc. The bathroom has a shower over the bath, and airing cupboard. The WC is separate. There are night storage heaters and electric fires. Coin meter for electricity.
There is a small private garden with washing line and garden furniture.
Hemyock Castle is easy to reach, especially from the M5 Motorway. Routes from A303 and A30 etc are available on request. (Note. Although Cullompton is in the postal address, is several miles away.)
| Hemyock's Hoseasons Booking Reference Numbers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Cottage | Ref. | Size | Guide Price |
| Mow Barton | E1199 | Sleeps 5 | £267 to 490 |
| Oliver's Bay | E1202 | Sleeps 4 | £245 to 480 |
Hoseasons Holidays for booking Mow Barton and Oliver's Bay:
(http://www.hoseasons.co.uk).
Hoseasons Telephone Numbers: UK: 01502 502588.
International: +44 (1502) 502 588.
| Hemyock's Sykes Cottages Booking Reference Numbers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Cottage | Ref. | Size | Guide Price |
| Sir William | 1811 | Sleeps 4 | £185 to 443 |
| Lady Margaret | 1810 | Sleeps 4 | £185 to 443 |
Sykes Cottages booking web-page for Sir William:
(http://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottages/1811.php).
Sykes Cottages booking web-page for Lady Margaret:
(http://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottages/1810.php).
Sykes Cottages Email Address: info@sykescottages.co.uk
Sykes Cottages Telephone Numbers: UK: 01244 356666.
International: +44 (1244) 356 666.
Notes on Guide Prices:
a. Guide prices are per property per week during 2008.
b. Discounts are available during low seasons.
c. Short breaks are sometimes possible.
Our email address for accommodation enquiries:
(Please be sure to give your email a clear, descriptive "subject.")
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