England, Wales & Scotland - South West
Combe House
A Karen Brown New Discovery
Owners: Ruth & Ken Hunt |
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Karen's Review Of This Property:
A mile-long driveway meanders up from the picture-postcard village of Gittisham to this grand Elizabethan manor backed by ancient woodlands. The wow factor continues as you enter the Jacobean great hall with its massive open fireplace, oak paneling, imposing ancestral portraits and flagstone floor. There’s a restored Georgian kitchen where private parties dine by candlelight. In a frescoed dining room you are treated to contemporary British cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced produce. Bedrooms feature a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from traditional principal bedrooms at the front of the house to smaller more contemporary rooms in the one-time servants’ quarters. We were particularly impressed by the Linen Suite, the former Victorian laundry, and its contemporary decor in shades of cream and white with and large sash windows overlooking the walled garden. The piece de resistance, of the Linen Suite, is its 6-ft. diameter copper bathtub. It’s just a short drive to the classic early Victorian resort of Sidmouth, a personal favorite, and Beer, a fishing village on a little bay. Nearby Honiton, a former lace-making center, is noted for its antique shops.
Located along this Karen Brown Itinerary:
Southwest England
13 Rooms, Double Occupancy: £170.00 - £340.00
3 Suites, Double Occupancy: £320.00 - £375.00
1 Cottage: £355–£375 daily
Open: all year
Phone: 01404 540400 Fax: 01404 46004
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