Dairy Cottage

"Pitt Arches", Raleigh Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4HY

Tel: 01271 373021Email: Ruhleman@Tiscali.co.uk

Patio accessed from sun lounge

Fully-equipped kitchen

Sitting room with tv and video

Sun lounge from sitting room

Double bedroom

Triple bedroom - a very large room

Twin bedroom

The garden at Dairy Cottage

Tarka Trail Cycle Path

Barnstaple's Pannier Market

Sunset o'er Appledore

Woody Bay

Watersmeet

Ilfracombe

Woolacombe Sands

Devon's Golden Coast

Surf''s up!

Dairy Cottage sleeps max. 6 persons Open all year Self-contained three bedroom holiday cottage Weekly Tariff: £190 to £500 including linen and electric central heating. All other electricity is now included too. Very well appointed cottage beside owner's house, in peaceful garden, with views of surrounding countryside: on private road, only 1 mile from Barnstaple town centre. Prices vary according to the number of people staying (4, 5 or 6) OS grid ref: SS 569 344.

Dairy Cottage is to be found in the beautiful North Devon valley of the River Yeo, mentioned in the book "Tarka the Otter". It stands at one corner of a large courtyard, which until 1978 was the collecting yard of Pitt Farm's dairy unit. When the farm was split up, the milking parlour together with the hayloft above was skillfully converted into the main house, known as Pitt Arches (so named because of the arches through which the cows passed to be milked), and the adjoining cottage, Dairy Cottage. Either side of these are two large enclosed barns that stand now as they must have done for some 300 years. They encircle the courtyard, making a wonderful suntrap and providing parking for our visitors.

Dairy Cottage is very well appointed....

As you walk through the glazed front door into the sunny hall you will find the three bedrooms; one double, one twin and one very large room with three single beds (which can be rearranged to a superking and a single on request), a small cottage suite and its own Television and Video. Returning to the hall and ascending the stairs you will find a pay phone provided on the landing. The modern kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, electric cooker, dishwasher, food processor and microwave oven etc. The oak beamed dining room can easily seat 6. The washing machine and tumble dryer can be found hidden away in the bathroom which is also on the first floor. The lounge is tastefully decorated and extends into a conservatory offering unspoilt views of the valley. A door from the conservatory takes you out onto the patio and on into the garden. Pitt Arches also boasts a crystal clear water supply that is piped from the hill behind the house. The well has never been known to run dry, even during the drought a few years ago. Relax in these peaceful surroundings with breakfast on the patio or an evening barbecue. Should the weather be cooler, enjoy the comforts of full central heating. It is difficult to believe that the cottage is only 1 mile from the High Street of Barnstaple with all it's facilities.


Lots of things to see and do....

Barnstaple is a market town, with a pannier (farm/dairy produce) market held every Tuesday and Friday. On other days, during the summer, Craft and Antique Fairs are held in the beautiful covered Pannier Market, next to the Guild Hall, just off the High Street, which is pedestrianized 10.30am to 4.00pm. Barnstaple now has a modern shopping centre with many of the well known High Street names and many smaller shops selling a wide variety of goods. Not far from the Guild Hall one can drink coffee in the classroom of a school established in 1659 and imagine the "poor maids of the Parish", for whom it was founded, hard at work. For those of a more active nature, one only has to cross the River Taw by way of the ancient Long Bridge to enjoy the pleasures of the North Devon Leisure Centre, with it's Olympic size swimming pool, Squash courts and indoor bowls, etc. and also the Tarka indoor tennis centre. Barnstaple claims to be the oldest borough in England, while Pilton proudly boasts - "Pilton was a Borough Town when Barum (Barnstaple) was a marsh!". Should you wish to explore the locality, then step back in time as you walk up the main street of Pilton and on under the arches of the Alms Houses and into the cobbled yard of the Priory Church of St Mary the Virgin. North Devon's Golden Beaches are only a short ride away, or if the countryside is your preference, then Exmoor and Dartmoor are within easy driving distance too. There are leaflets available at Dairy Cottage with details of local attractions such as the world renowned Dartington Crystal Glass Factory or "The Big Sheep" which is a working farm open to the public.

Come and stay at Dairy Cottage....

Dairy Cottage offers you a warm welcome with luxurious and spacious accommodation, why not make your reservation now by 'phoning Mrs Daphne Ruhleman on 01271 373021 or write to Pitt Arches, Raleigh Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HY.

Tariff

Weekly rental is from Saturday to Saturday, prices vary according to the number of people staying (4, 5, or 6). Bookings listed as at 27.12.2011

2012

Dates	2012	1-4	5	6	Dates	Bookings	1-4	5	6
Jan07-Jan14	BOOKED	£225	£235	£245	Feb04-Feb11	P	£265	£275	£285
Jan14-Jan21		£225	£235	£245	Feb11-Feb18	P	£265	£275	£285
Jan21-Jan28	BOOKED	£225	£235	£245	Feb18-Feb25	P	£265	£275	£285
Jan28-Feb04	BOOKED	£225	£235	£245	Feb25-Mar03	P	£265	£275	£285

2012

Dates	2012	1-4	5	6	Dates		1-4	5	6
Mar03 Mar10	P	£275	£285	£295	Aug04 Aug11		£515	£525	£535
Mar10 Mar17	P	£275	£285	£295	Aug11 Aug18	BOOKED	£515	£525	£535
Mar17 Mar24	P	£275	£285	£295	Aug18 Aug25	BOOKED	£515	£525	£535
Mar24 Mar31	BOOKED	£275	£285	£295	Aug25 Sep01	BOOKED	£435	£445	£455
Mar31 Apr07	BOOKED	£315	£325	£335	Sep01 Sep08	BOOKED	£330	£340	£350
Apr07 Apr14	BOOKED	£315	£325	£335	Sep08 Sep15		£330	£340	£350
Apr14 Apr21		£315	£325	£335	Sep15 Sep22		£285	£295	£305
Apr21 Apr28		£315	£325	£335	Sep22 Sep29		£285	£295	£305
Apr28 May05		£325	£335	£345	Sep29 Oct06		£285	£295	£305
May05 May12	BOOKED	£325	£335	£345	Oct06 Oct13		£285	£295	£305
May12 May19		£325	£335	£345	Oct13 Oct20		£285	£295	£305
May19 May26		£325	£335	£345	Oct20 Oct27		£285	£295	£305
May26 Jun02		£330	£340	£350	Oct27 Nov03		£285	£295	£305
Jun02 Jun09	BOOKED	£330	£340	£350	Nov03 Nov10		£285	£295	£305
Jun09 Jun16	BOOKED	£340	£350	£360	Nov10 Nov17		£285	£295	£305
Jun16 Jun23	BOOKED	£385	£395	£405	Nov17 Nov24		£285	£295	£305
Jun23 Jun30		£420	£430	£440	Nov24 Dec01	P	£285	£295	£305
Jun30 Jul07		£455	£465	£475	Dec01 Dec08	P	£285	£295	£305
Jul07 Jul14		£500	£510	£520	Dec08 Dec15	P	£285	£295	£305
Jul14 Jul21		£500	£510	£520	Dec15 Dec22	P	£285	£295	£305
Jul21 Jul28	BOOKED	£515	£525	£535	Dec22 Dec29	P	£285	£295	£305
Jul28 Aug04	BOOKED	£515	£525	£535	Dec29 Jan05 2013	P	£285	£295	£305

What to see

For information on places to visit click here... Where to go in North Devon

How to find us

Barnstaple is the "Capital" town of North Devon and is easily reached from the M5 via the A361 from Tiverton Junction 27. Should Dairy Cottage prove suitable for your holiday we will be only too pleased to send you directions upon confirmation of your booking.

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