Website: http://www.cliffordbarton.co.uk/
We loved our wet and windy week at Clifford Barton. A warm welcome of homemade cake, dog treats and a fire ready to light was a great start to our fab week. Vicki and all of the Bloomfield's are very generous hosts and this shines through in the accommodation which is spotless and very comfortable, thoughtfully furnished with a well equipped kitchen. Vicki pays attention to the little things which make a huge difference, from fairy lights around mirrors to lots of much appreciated touches like dishwasher tabs, bin bags, a dog towel and bowl, etc etc. The play barn, with a roaring fire, was a...more
You won't find better! The local pub in Cheriton Bishop (the Old Thatch) is easy to reach by car, Castle Drogo (National Trust) within cycling distance. Lovely service at Cheriton Bishop Church. One tip - take a gallon of petrol in a can, save fretting about driving into Exeter to fill up if the Dunsford garage is not open.
A wonderful magical place. The caban was a perfect retreat but the surrounding area with its views, wildlife and sense of tranquility blew us away.
We arrived in February, during Storm Dennis. What a delight it was, after an arduous journey, to find the house warm and with a freshly baked cake on the table! We were staying for a second time and this time, specifically to undertake the 5 day green woodworking chair making course with Little Acorn Furniture, whose workshop is based there. Staying on site is perfect - we were able to park the car at the start of the week and barely touched it until we left on the Friday. As we stayed in February, we particularly appreciated being able to come home for a hot lunch! We thoroughly recommen...more