The Old Manor House

About this property

The Old Manor House is a characterful and majestic property originally owned by Charles I, as his hunting lodge, resting in the village of Lifton in Devon. This spacious holiday home offers a charming base for families and groups of up to twelve guests, with a blend of traditional features and contemporary comforts across six bedrooms and multiple living areas. Step inside to discover a well-equipped kitchen/diner with an electric Range cooker, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, and dishwasher, ideal for preparing hearty meals to enjoy around the dining table. A separate dining room with a woodburning stove provides a more formal setting, while the sitting room invites relaxation with its open fire, additional woodburning stove, and entertainment options including TV, streaming services, Nintendo Wii, Xbox, pool table, DVD players, and a selection of books and games.

The property also benefits from a utility room and a cloakroom with basin and WC. There are three king-size beds and three double beds. One of the King-size beds can be split into 2 singles . There are 3 bathrooms upstairs and a cloak room downstairs. Bedroom 1: king-size bed with large en-suite shower, toilet and basin (jack and Jill access to the hallway). Bedroom 2: king-size bed with access to large shower room via hallway. Bedroom 3 double bed with en-suite shower, toilet and basin. Bedroom4 ( within bedroom 3 at level mezzanine level via spiral staircase) floor based double bed with access to bedroom 3 bathroom.

Bedroom 5 double bed with large en-suite bathroom, toilet and basin. Bedroom 6 : either king-size bed or 2 twin beds with jack and Jill access to large en-suite bathroom toilet and basin. Cloaked room on lower floor near kitchen /dinning area (toilet and basin only)Kitchen/diner. Utility. Dining room with woodburning stove. Sitting room with woodburning stove. Child-friendly features include a travel cot, highchair, stairgate and children’s tableware. Outside, guests can enjoy a one-acre enclosed garden, complete with furniture, a barbecue, a fire pit, and a hot tub, making the ultimate outdoor space in the warmer or cooler months, with the promise of the woodburning stove waiting to warm you up after a dip in the tub.

If you can tear yourself away from this home-from-home, Lifton offers a shop and pub just a stone’s throw away, should you need to stock up on the essentials or pop out for an evening tipple. Nearby, you can find attractions including Roadford Lake, the Dartmoor National Park for an abundance of natural beauty and walking options, and the historic town of Launceston. Further afield, guests can explore Tavistock, Bude, and the scenic North Cornwall coast. The Old Manor House is a delightful base for exploring Devon and Cornwall, combining home comforts, additional fun-filled extras, character, and convenience for the perfect escape.

Lifton is a small village in the upper Tamar Valley, close to Launceston and the passing A30 road into Cornwall. This pretty community, once sitting astride the old A30 London to Penzance trunk road, is blessed with a village shop and post office, a superb pub, and 3 top-quality restaurants. At the far end of the village is an award-winning farm shop/pick-your-own complex with a good bakery and on-site restaurant. Well placed for visiting anywhere in the South West, Dartmoor is 20 minutes away by car, Bodmin Moor is also 30 minutes and all of the major beaches and Cornish holiday attractions can be reached in under 45 minutes.

EPC Rating: Band D

Accommodation

There are three king-size beds and three double beds.

One of the King-size beds can be split into 2 singles .

There are 3 bathrooms upstairs and a cloak room downstairs.

Bedroom 1: King-size bed with large en-suite shower, toilet and basin (jack and Jill access to the hallway).

Bedroom 2: King-size bed with access to large shower room via hallway.

Bedroom 3: Double bed with en-suite shower, toilet and basin.

Bedroom 4: (Within bedroom 3 at level mezzanine level via spiral staircase) floor based double bed with access to bedroom 3 bathroom.

Bedroom 5: Double bed with large en-suite bathroom, toilet and basin.

Bedroom 6 : Either king-size bed or 2 twin beds with jack and Jill access to large en-suite bathroom toilet and basin.

Cloaked room on lower floor near kitchen /dinning area (toilet and basin only)Kitchen/diner.

Utility.

Dining room with woodburning stove.

Sitting room with woodburning stove

Electric induction cooker with electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.

Hairdryer in every bedroom.

TV, WiFi, streaming service account details provided, Nintendo Wii, Xbox with games, pool/snooker table, 2 x DVD players with DVDs, and a selection of books and games.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot, highchair and stairgate and tableware available.

Off-road parking for 5 cars with nearby roadside parking also available.

Enclosed front and rear gardens with graveled area, lawn, and patio, hot tub, sun loungers, furniture, barbecue, and fire pit.

Dog-friendly.

Swimming pool available in summer months.

Sorry, no smoking or vaping.

Shop and pub within 0.1 mile.

Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £800 for this property.

Note: Pet dogs are not permitted upstairs, in the lounge, or on the white carpets; They are allowed in the kitchen, informal dining and hallway as it’s wooden floors, This gives dogs access to 100m2 of down stairs space and access to the front, rear and side gardens.

The property and gardens are within the old manor house walls, with gated access, thus dogs are secure