Barnstaple 4.9 miles. Newton Cross House is a marvellous detached three-storey house resting in Newton Tracey, near the town of Barnstaple. With large private grounds and great views, Newton Cross House is a superior setting for your next family trip to this part of Devon, within easy with of the North Devon coastline and Exmoor National Park. You enter the property into a handy porch where you can leave any coats and shoes before stepping into an elegant hallway, fit with a luxurious chandelier cascading light around the space, leading you to the the first sitting room which is a stunning setting, with sofas and chairs surrounding the television, a woodburning stove, an admirable swing seat sat facing out of the large bay window, and a desk for those guests who can't always leave work at home. Moving through the property, there is an open-plan living space with a second sitting area boasting an open fire, a spacious dining table for all guests to tuck into a home cooked meal rustled up in the contemporary kitchen area which has a handy dishwasher, to save guests the chore of cleaning up. Climb the sophisticated grand staircase, one of the property's most impressive features, where you'll find two double bedrooms and a third spacious bedroom with an emperor bed and a sweet chair by the large bay windows. Also on the first floor there is a utility room with washing facilities, and two stylish bathrooms with freestanding baths and large walk-in showers, which make for a great spots to get ready for an evening out with your loved ones. Heading up to the second-floor, there is a further double room and a larger super-king-size room, both with sloped ceilings, and to compliment these, there is a shower room so guests can keep themselves feeling fresh. Outside there is ample parking on the private driveway, and a large lawn to the front which is great for your dogs to play, and a patio leading from the kitchen. Also in the front garden, there is a large pond which is surrounded by decking which boasts furniture, and a hot tub! Just a stone's throw away from the property, you can find the Hunters Inn which serves both food and drink, making for a lovely night out, whilst a short drive into the town of Barnstaple will spoil you for choice with shops, bars and eateries - many of which over look the Taw Estuary. Also in Barnstaple there is a pannier market, a train station, a golf course and the Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon. Cross over the Torridge Bridge to discover the stunning Westward Ho! beach, or cross the Old Bideford Bridge to enjoy museums and galleries and a picnic at Kenwith Valley Nature Reserve. Also in the area you can visit Exmoor Zoo which offers handling experiences and daily talks, The Ultimate Adventure Centre which has a mixture of land based and watersport opportunities including a high ropes course and surf lessons, or The BIG Sheep animal theme amusement park with sheep racing. Newton Cross House is a magical setting whilst you discover the adventure of North Devon.

Barnstaple is on the North Devon coastline and is just a short drive from the Exmoor National Park. The traditional Devon coastal town has a pannier market, shops, restaurants and bars, along with two fabulous sandy beaches, which are popular with surfers. Barnstaple lies at the end of the Tarka line railway, which takes you through the North Devon countryside of wooded river valleys, rugged moorland and a stretch of coastline. Nearby is the picture postcard village of Clovelly.

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