Sutton Barton Farmhouse

Honiton

6 bedrooms

8 bathrooms

16 guests

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Features

Bird Watching
Children Welcome
On Site Parking
Dog-friendly
Barbecue
WiFi
Log Burner/Open Fire
Baby Welcome
High Chair
Central Heating

Description

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque East Devon countryside, this stunning Grade II listed farmhouse sits on a thriving working farm within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rich in history yet thoughtfully updated, this luxury self-catering holiday home in Devon seamlessly blends period charm with modern comfort, making it ideal for families, large groups and special celebrations

The grand sitting room is beautifully furnished and full of character, featuring exposed ceiling beams, traditional wall panelling and an impressive open fireplace with a wood-burning stove. A television and DVD player complete the space, creating a warm and welcoming setting for relaxed evenings.

The spacious, well-equipped farmhouse kitchen enjoys lovely views over the courtyard and is perfectly designed for group dining. It includes an electric range cooker with gas hob, microwave oven, large fridge freezer and two dishwashers, with a cosy breakfast area just a few steps away. A separate utility room provides a washing machine and tumble dryer for added convenience. Nearby, the historic dining room is a true highlight, boasting a large original fireplace dating back to 1591 with a wood burner, generous seating and a beautiful stained-glass window, perfect for memorable meals together.

For entertainment, the expansive games room offers a full-size snooker table, pool table, table tennis, a skittle alley, an un-stocked bar area and a 50” television, ensuring fun for guests of all ages whatever the weather.

The farmhouse offers six spacious en suite bedrooms, all light and airy. Two family rooms feature a double bed and two single beds, one of which is privately accessed from the games room. Two elegant double bedrooms include the master room with an exquisite antique French bed, while two twin rooms sit side by side with a lockable interconnecting door and zip-and-link beds that can be converted into 6’ doubles if required. A wooden cot and travel cot are available for guests with young children.

Outside, the property truly excels, offering outstanding facilities within expansive private grounds. A sheltered BBQ patio accessed from the games room features outdoor dining furniture, a charcoal BBQ, a sauna and two six-seater hot tubs, providing the perfect place to relax and unwind. The kitchen opens onto a large gravelled courtyard leading up through terraced gardens filled with colourful shrubs and herbaceous planting in summer. Beyond this, the top lawn wraps around the house and extends to around one acre of lawn, ideal for outdoor games and family activities.

Children will love the dedicated play area with a sunken trampoline, climbing frame, swings, slides and sandpit, while a scenic two-mile bridle path winds around the farm, perfect for peaceful countryside walks and dog-friendly adventures.

Offering space, privacy and exceptional facilities, this enchanting farmhouse provides an unforgettable luxury holiday cottage experience in Devon, surrounded by beautiful countryside and designed for truly special stays.

Additional Information:
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (small additional charge).
Highchair and travel cot available on request.

Property Layout

Ground floor:
Sitting area
With a wood burning stove, 2-four seater sofas, 2-three seater sofas, two armchairs, a selection of books and games, and Smart television.
Dining room
With a dining table seating 16 guests.
Kitchen
With an electric range oven and gas hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer, coffee machine, and two dishwashers.
Breakfast room
With a table seating four guests.
Games room
With 4-three seater sofas, full-size snooker table, pool table, table tennis table, children's toys, skittle alley, un-stocked bar and Smart television.
Shower room
With a walk-in shower, hand basin and WC.
Utility room
With a washing machine and tumble dryer.

First floor:
Bedroom one (Family room)
With a 5' king size bed, twin 3' single beds and en-suite bathroom.
En-suite bathroom
With a bath, walk-in shower hand basin and WC.
Bedroom two (Family room)
With a 5' king size bed, twin 3' single beds and en-suite shower room.
En-suite shower room
With a walk-in shower, hand basin and WC.
Family bathroom
With a bath, hand basin and WC.
Bedroom three
With an Antique French 5' king size bed and en-suite bathroom.
En-suite shower room
With a bath, hand basin and WC.
Bedroom four
With an Antique French 4'6 doube bed and en-suite bathroom.
En-suite bathroom
With a roll-top bath, hand basin and WC.
Bedroom five
With zip and link twin 3' single beds (can be configured as 6’ super king-size bed on request), en-suite shower room and lockable interconnecting door leading to bedroom six.
En-suite shower room
With a walk-in shower, hand basin and WC.
Bedroom six
With zip and link twin 3' single beds (can be configured as 6’ super king-size bed on request) en-suite bathroom and lockable interconnecting door leading to bedroom five.
En-suite shower room
With a walk-in shower, hand basin and WC.

Outside:
With garden furniture, sauna, 2-six seater hot tubs and a large lawn area with a children's play area and trampoline.
A charcoal barbecue is provided.
Off-road parking for eight cars.

Location

Information correct at time of writing.

East Devon is one of the most beautiful parts of the country, here you will find not just an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with it's ripping rivers, rolling hills, heathland and ancient woodland. but also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Jurassic Coast.

Just 4 miles from Sutton Barton Farmhouse, you will find the lively market town of Honiton, famous for lace, pottery, and the antiques capital of the South West. Art lovers should take a trip to the Thelma Hulbert Gallery, featuring local art and frequent events and workshops.

Take in the pretty scenery and take a walk along the East Devon Way, or find a secluded spot on Sidmouth Beach, to soak up the sun. You will also find the Seaside town of Seaton, a fishing harbour and civil parish in East Devon on the south coast of England, between Axmouth and Beer. Facing onto Lyme Bay, Seaton is perfectly accessible to explore the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. A sea wall provides access to the mostly shingle beach stretching for about a mile, and a small harbour, located mainly in the Axmouth area.

Exmouth, is also a very popular part of the South East Devon coastline, and has two miles of golden sands with rock pools, perfect for children to explore. Exmouth is also very popular with water sports enthusiast, where you can hire windsurfers, kite surfers and kayaks.

For wine lovers, be sure to visit the Lyme Bay Winery, with award winning still and sparkling wine, fruit wine, rum and much more from Devon's beautiful Axe Valley.

Be sure to visit Devon's historic and National trust properties such as; Castle Drogo, Exeter Cathedral, Powderham Castle at Exeter, Knightshayes Court at Tiverton and Tiverton Castle at Tiverton.

Your booking will be completed with our sister company Devon Hideaways