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Holiday Cottage Information
Property Name: The Coach House
Sleeps: 5
Pets Allowed:No
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Broomborough is set in a beautiful sheltered valley, with panoramic views of Dartmoor and Haytor, this splendid Georgian-style house and its associated cottages provide a wonderful base for a farm holiday. The house is listed as an elegant mansion, designed by the famous Sir George Gilbert Scott. Gilbert is a self-contained apartment adjoining the main house. Scott is a secluded, self-contained wing of the main house with a separate drive. Coach House, Saddlery and The Olde Stable have been converted from the stable block and Horseshoe was the old blacksmiths. Broomborough has mainly young cattle and children will love the baby calves. You can also visit Whiteley Farm and Keys Englebourne and enjoy lovely farm walks with superb views. There are two small lakes for fishing and a chalet nearby for barbecues. Away from the farm, a 15-minute walk will take you into the centre of Totnes, a charming old town with plenty of interest for visitors. Explore the Norman Castle, the medieval town, guildhall, the Elizabethan museum of Totnes, also on a Tuesday the local townsfolk and traders don Elizabethan costume for various events. Friday is market day in the town. Locally there are endless places for enjoyable excursions. Enjoy a scenic boat trip down the River Dart to Dartmouth, ride on the Dart Valley Steam Railway, Woodlands Leisure Park, Paignton Zoo, Dartington Hall Gardens, or visit any of the numerous historic houses. There are many beautiful beaches nearby and the Dartmoor National Park is on the doorstep, for lovely walks, or pony trekking amid wonderful scenery. Plymouth and Cornwall are 20 miles away. Golf at Dainton and Dartmouth. Leisure centre, swimming pool and tennis courts at Totnes.
