Rural house, private heated pool and plenty of space | House in Littlehempston
4 Bedroom House in Totnes, Littlehempston
Built in 1963 this unique property is designed on the American ranch style home with a lower ground floor, covered front porch, patio and seasonal heated swimming pool. Having undergone a full renovation it is now ready for guests. Surrounded by gardens, fields and woods, Fernwood is the ideal place for a peaceful, relaxing family holiday.
Seasonal variations:
Until 22 Mar 2025 logs will be provided for the wood burner and open fire.
22nd Mar - 1st Nov 2025 the heated pool is available.
1st Nov - 21st March 2026 logs will be provided for the wood burner and open fire.
The space
Facilities:
There is a large open plan living space, with lounge, dining area and kitchen, ideal for those family gatherings, with amazing views down the valley to the hills beyond Totnes. There is another large living /games/ TV room downstairs with wide french doors opening onto the level lawn to the front of the house. There is no need to go further afield . Apart from the heated swimming pool, in the downstairs lounge you will find a pool table, darts board and various games for all ages. Explore the small lanes nearby or simply sit back, relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and great views.
Property layout:
This is a spacious property on two levels based on an American ranch style home with walkout basement. As the property was built on a hill the entrance, to the rear of the property, is at ground level, whilst the lower level to the front is also at ground level. Within the house there is a door to the stairs (which are narrower than usual) leading to the lower floor. There is also another outside flight of stairs leading from the covered porch to the lower french doors.
Upper level:
From the parking area, the entrance lobby leads into the upperspace with mahogany floor, comfortable dining for 8 -10 guests, large fully fitted kitchen and living area with sofa, chairs and TV, baby grand piano and wood burner. This triple aspect room benefits from a large picture window with amazing views overlooking the lawn below, the surrounding countryside with fields, horses and the occasional train winding its way down the valley. From the dining area, there is a door leading to the inner hall with bedrooms and family bathroom/shower room. From the ensuite bedroom there are french doors leading onto the patio with barbeque and swimming pool beyond. Also from the lounge area, there are french doors leading onto a porch, ideal for those lazy morning breakfasts, watching the wildlife in the trees. Outside steps lead from this balcony to the ground floor below.
Lower level:
From this upper lounge level, you will find a door opening to the stairs leading to the downstairs area. Here you will find a stone fire place, extra large TV, sofas, pool table, air hockey table and small bar. There is also a designated darts area with children’s games as well as competition dart board. French doors lead onto the lawn to the front of the property.
From this lounge/games area, a door leads to the large fourth bedroom with comfortable seating and king sized double bed and another leads to a utility/boot room with washing machine, additional fridge freezer, sink, back entrance door and shower room with toilet.
Outside:
Seasonal variations:
- 1st Nov 2024 to 22 Mar 25 a basket of logs will be provided for the wood burner and open fire.
- 22nd Mar - 1st Nov 2025 the heated pool is available.
In the grounds of the property there are many lawned areas, as well as a patio with barbeque, and terraced pool area. Here you will find a large area with ceramic tiling, solar and air source heated 4x10m pool, loungers, tables and wall lighting. The pool is heated by a bank of solar pipes as-well as a air source heat pump to maintain the heat. It is necessary to keep the solar blanket on the pool to retain heat and must be replaced after swimming each evening. If the blanket is not replaced, we cannot guarantee the level of heating will be maintained. There are steps up to the pool area from the patio.
Guest access
You will have sole access to the whole house, front lawn and pool area (when open). Please note there is land beyond the house which is restricted. Access up the drive and past the house will be used. This won’t disturb your stay.
Other things to note:
Wifi throughout the property and across the pool area.
Narrow stairs: please note the inner stairs are quite narrow.
No smoking or vaping in the property
No pets allowed due to the mahogany floors and pool liner.
No events without permission
No stag / hen parties
Rural house, private heated pool and plenty of space is located in Totnes. Rural house, private heated pool and plenty of space provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Parking, TV, among other amenities. This House features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Parking, TV, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Rural house, private heated pool and plenty of space has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 9 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Totnes has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Totnes, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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3 bathrooms
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Towels provided
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4 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Living room
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Fireplace
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Toaster
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Microwave
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Electric kettle
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Stovetop
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Refrigerator
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Oven
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Paper towels
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Dishwasher
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Washing machine
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Laundry facilities
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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No elevators
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Hardwood flooring in public areas
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Smooth flooring in public areas
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Area rugs in public areas
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Gravel flooring in public areas
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Well-lit path to entrance
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Smoke-free property
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Birdwatching nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Winery tours nearby
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Marina nearby
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Pool or billiards table
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Stereo
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Arcade/game room
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Smart TV
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Games
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Recycling
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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Double-glazed windows
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Near a hospital
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In a rural location
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Near a zoo
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Desk chair
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Desk
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Children's dinnerware
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Children's games
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Highchair
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Outdoor furniture
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Patio
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Barbecue grill
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Garden
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Firepit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Fire extinguisher
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Private pool
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Heated pool
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Outdoor pool
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation this property uses solar energy
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