Amberstone Manor
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This is a 19th Century country house, situated in the unspoiled Devon countryside, nestled between Exmoor and Dartmoor. The Amberstone Manor, set in 5 acres of ...
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This is a 19th Century country house, situated in the unspoiled Devon countryside, nestled between Exmoor and Dartmoor. The Amberstone Manor, set in 5 acres of landscaped gardens and 20 acres of river meadows, has been totally refurbished and offers ten beautifully-appointed bedrooms, sleeping up to twenty adults.
On the ground floor, there are two very large reception and dining areas and a lounging TV room to relax in. There is also a large farmhouse style kitchen with ancilliary rooms and the dining room that seats eighteen. All have large windows, mostly double aspect, allowing in the south facing sun and light.The two floors above contain ten beautifully appointed bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The courtyard contains a spectacular room (11m x 6m) that can be used for functions, conferences, dance, yoga and table tennis. The adjoining room is a huge but restful snooker room (full size table), library and flat screen TV.
The house sits comfortably in five acres of gardens and pastures with uninterrupted views across a valley of woods and river towards distant Dartmoor. Immediately around the house are formal gardens that were laid out in Victorian times. To the west is a private sunken salt water swimming pool set amongst tropical plants, while on a lower terrace is a tennis court of green artificial grass surrounded by a hundred Rhododendron bushes. The south facing terraces are built from fossilised limestone from Malta, but underneath is a very English Victorian garden grotto. A lawn for croquet, an orchard for apples, a vegetable garden for fresh produce all add up to the quintessential English country garden.
Facilities include an outdoor heated (heated by solar panels) salt water pool (The swimming pool is open from late May through to September weather dependent), infra red sauna, yoga and dance room, TVs and DVDs in most of the rooms, astro turf tennis court, snooker room, croquet lawn and extensive gardens. Wi-fi is available throughout.
Amberstone Manor is the perfect place for house parties, celebrations, family get-togethers, or a relaxing retreat. We love it here so much that we chose Amberstone as the venue for one of our spectacular blogger retreats, offering a taste of the unique Oliver's Travels holiday experience.
Check out this round up from the Luxury Columnist.
What you should know…
- The salt water pool runs off solar heating, so if it has not been particularly sunny then the pool will cool down a little!
- Please note that for July and August, the maximum stay is 6 nights, arriving on a Friday and departing on a Thursday (no 7 night stays are possible during this period due to the time it takes to prepare the house for Friday arrivals). For these 6 night stays, the check in time will be 5pm on the Friday, and the check out time will be 11am on the Thursday.
- Sorry, stag and hen do's will not be accepted until the owners discuss this in further detail with the person responsible for making the booking
Property Features
The Manor
Ground Floor
- Reception
- Living room
- Drawing room
- Fully-equipped kitchen with pantry
- Dining area
First Floor
- Principle bedroom with king sized four poster bed and en-suite bathroom with large bespoke bath, shower and WC
- Peacock bedroom with king sized bed and en-suite shower room
- Parisian room with super-king sized bed and en-suite bathroom (which can be set up with twin single beds on request)
- Master bedroom with super-king sized bed and ensuite bathroom with roll top bath, shower and WC (which can be set up with twin single beds on request)
- Garden bedroom with king sized brass bed and en-suite Jack and Jill bathroom with bath and shower
- Courtyard bedrrom with king sized bed and en-suite Jack and Jill bathroom with bath and shower
Second Floor
- White room with super-king sized bed and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC (which can be set up with twin single beds on request)
- Cherry bedroom with twin beds and en-suite shower room
- Princess bedroom with Emperor-sized bed and en-suite access to family shower room
- Scarlet Room with super-king sized bed (which can be set up with twin single beds on request)
Exterior Grounds
- Swimming Pool (Heated by Solar and open between May - September, weather dependent)
- Tennis court
- Dance barn/ yoga studio
- Gym
- Games room with snooker table and table tennis
- Five acres of landscaped gardens
*Please note that some of the bedrooms have recently undergone some minor updates and so may differ slightly from the photographs.
Location
About the surrounding area of Amberstone ManorThe house is located at the edge the village of Chulmleigh in the heart of North Devon.
North Devon boasts astonishing scenery with countless surfing beaches and rugged landscape boarding Dartmoor. It is the ideal location for adventure seeking enthusiast.
Local Activities
A wide range of fabulous activities can be recommended by the owners in the local area including Horse riding, Golf, Fishing, Clay pigeon shooting, Paint ball and Gliding | Microlight flying. The area has many great off – road footpaths through woods, meadows and the dramatic North coast beaches, one is a spectacular Unesco heritage site.
Walking and Cycling
Take you pick form a wide selection of stunning local walks and hikes in the area. Cycle from Dartmoor to the sea on old disused railway line known as “the tarka trail”.
Golf
An 18-hole short course in Chulmleigh, less than five minutes walk away. Then advance to to the full-size course some ten minutes away at Highbullen Hotel Golf and Country Club. Alternatively, visit the premier Atlantic Links course at Saunton Golf Club and play their East Course which is rated 60 in the world by Golf World Magazine.
Horse riding
Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks are the perfect places to visit for a horse lovers. Chulmleigh also has a local stables for horse riding lessons and hiring. explore the multitude of forestry tracks and bridleways, some through Eggesford Forest.
Fishing
There are many wonderful venues for fishing close by. The Little Dart is a ‘late running river’ so fish arrive later in the year. The Taw is best for salmon in the spring and is good for sea trout from May onwards. There are also several coarse fishing lakes in the area, including the popular Stafford Moore. The Torridge and the River Mole, Catham Lakes and Huntacott Water are all close by.
Other Activities
Light aircraft, gliding and microlight flying sessions at Eaglescott Airfield, only 15 minutes away. Clay pigeon and game shoots, including Trenchard, Colleton Manor and Clovelly.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Exeter Airport
(57.9km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Exeter
(37.3km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Chulmleigh
(100m) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
The Red Lion, Chulmleigh
(200m) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Sainsbury's, South Molton
(13.6km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Chulmleigh Golf Course
(500m) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Saunton Sands
(40.7km) |
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Region
Devon is the kind of destination that rewards exploration. With coastlines on two separate sides of England you’ll have seaside towns and clifftop walks to enjoy, and with Dartmoor and Exmoor your adventures can expand to kayaking, hiking or just admiring the spectacular scenery. So you can make the very best of this wonderful English county, we’ve created this Devon travel guide that’s full of tips, inspiration and great things to do – and our range of beautiful cottages in Devon make the perfect place to stay.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesFilled with a welcoming and charming atmosphere Amberstone Manor is a lovely holiday house to enjoy with the whole family.
The spacious property offers ample room for everyone to have plenty of space, guest can explore the beautiful garden, spend time in the Grade II listed Victorian grotto or take advantage of the great selection of onsite facilities including the tennis court and heated pool.
If guest do decided to explore North Devon they can look forward to filling a wealth of fabulous actives including Horse riding, golf, fishing, clay pigeon shooting, paint ball and gliding to name just a few!
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Booster seat
- Mattress protector
- Stair gates
Kids Activities Close-by
- Animal farm
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Watersports
- Tennis Nearby
- Horse Riding
- Go-Karting
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Xbox/Playstation/Wii
- Children's videos/DVDs
- Children's books
- Heated Pool
- Tennis Court
- Games Room
- Table Tennis
- Pool/Snooker
Services Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
- English speaking babysitter available
- Professional nanny babysitter available
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
- Butler Available
- English speaking babysitter available
- Professional nanny babysitter available
At Oliver’s Travels, we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services, we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team, who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | £1000. This is paid directly to the owner prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 9:30am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | £1000. This is paid directly to the owner prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4pm |
| Departure time | 9:30am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. |
| Changeover day | Monday and Friday during school holidays. Flexible throughout the rest of the year. |
| Minimum stay | Please note that there is a 3-night minimum stay, this may be increased across peak dates. |
| Pets welcome? | Well-behaved dogs are allowed on request at the time of booking, |
| Smoking Allowed? | No smoking |
| Other Ts and Cs | Please note that this property does not accept stag/ hen do's unless the owners agree to accept the booking after discussing this with the person responsible for making the booking. The owner reserves the right to cancel these types of bookings at any point. Guests booking online will still be required to notify us regarding their reason for travel. |
| Other 2 | Noise does travel in rural areas so please be respectful and keep outside noise to a minimum after 11pm. |
***Please note that for July and August, the maximum stay is 6 nights, arriving on a Friday and departing on a Thursday (no 7 night stays are possible during this period, due to the time it takes to prepare the house for Friday arrivals). For these 6 night stays, the check in time will be 5pm on the Friday, and the check out time will be 11am on the Thursday.***
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 20 people:
| Rental period | 3 Nights | 4 Nights | 5 Nights | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5th 2025 - Feb 14th 2025 | £4,892 | £5,403 | £5,915 | £6,397 |
| Feb 14th 2025 - Feb 28th 2025 | £5,644 | £6,203 | £6,762 | £6,988 |
| Feb 28th 2025 - Apr 4th 2025 | £5,322 | £5,851 | £6,380 | £6,612 |
| Apr 4th 2025 - Apr 11th 2025 | £7,042 | £7,730 | £8,418 | £8,600 |
| Apr 11th 2025 - Apr 25th 2025 | £7,472 | £8,203 | £8,934 | £9,138 |
| Apr 25th 2025 - May 2nd 2025 | £5,644 | £6,203 | £6,762 | £6,988 |
| May 2nd 2025 - May 9th 2025 | £8,063 | £8,880 | £9,697 | £10,213 |
| May 9th 2025 - May 23rd 2025 | £7,525 | £8,299 | £9,073 | £9,675 |
| May 23rd 2025 - May 30th 2025 | - | - | - | £13,438 |
| May 30th 2025 - Jul 4th 2025 | £8,063 | £8,919 | £9,774 | £10,697 |
| Jul 4th 2025 - Jul 18th 2025 | - | - | - | £13,438 |
| Jul 18th 2025 - Sep 5th 2025 | - | - | - | £13,975 |
| Sep 5th 2025 - Oct 3rd 2025 | £8,063 | £8,919 | £9,774 | £10,697 |
| Oct 3rd 2025 - Oct 24th 2025 | £6,988 | £7,676 | £8,364 | £8,600 |
| Oct 24th 2025 - Oct 31st 2025 | £8,600 | £9,503 | £10,406 | £11,288 |
| Oct 31st 2025 - Nov 7th 2025 | £6,988 | £7,676 | £8,364 | £8,600 |
| Nov 7th 2025 - Dec 12th 2025 | £5,322 | £5,851 | £6,380 | £6,612 |
| Dec 12th 2025 - Dec 19th 2025 | £6,988 | £7,676 | £8,364 | £8,600 |
| Dec 19th 2025 - Dec 26th 2025 | - | - | - | £14,513 |
| Dec 26th 2025 - Jan 2nd 2026 | - | - | - | £14,513 |
| Jan 2nd 2026 - Feb 13th 2026 | £4,892 | £5,403 | £5,915 | £6,397 |
| Feb 13th 2026 - Feb 27th 2026 | £5,644 | £6,203 | £6,762 | £6,988 |
| Feb 27th 2026 - Apr 3rd 2026 | £5,322 | £5,851 | £6,380 | £6,612 |
| Apr 3rd 2026 - Apr 10th 2026 | £7,042 | £7,730 | £8,418 | £8,600 |
| Apr 10th 2026 - Apr 24th 2026 | £7,472 | £8,203 | £8,934 | £9,138 |
| Apr 24th 2026 - May 1st 2026 | £5,644 | £6,203 | £6,762 | £6,988 |
| May 1st 2026 - May 8th 2026 | £8,063 | £8,880 | £9,697 | £10,213 |
| May 8th 2026 - May 22nd 2026 | £7,525 | £8,299 | £9,073 | £9,675 |
| May 22nd 2026 - May 29th 2026 | - | - | - | £13,438 |
| May 29th 2026 - Jul 3rd 2026 | £8,063 | £8,919 | £9,774 | £10,697 |
| Jul 3rd 2026 - Jul 17th 2026 | - | - | - | £13,438 |
| Jul 17th 2026 - Aug 9th 2026 | - | - | - | £13,975 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Fabulous!
Such a fabulous and fascinating venue for celebrating a special birthday. Thank you
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Beautiful house
Beautiful house & grounds. A wonderful retreat from reality.
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An absolute fabulous stay
We had an absolute fabulous stay. Can’t wait to come back.
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Would thoroughly recommend it
We were met by the owner who most graciously showed us around the property, which is absolutely stunning.
We had a wonderful week there and would thoroughly recommend it to any large group looking for a place to holiday in Devon
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A Fantastic Property!
We had a fabulous time. The tennis court and swimming pool were certainly well used!
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Wonderful
We had a wonderful stay and as I had hoped, all of the family enjoy themselves.
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A special stay!!
Beautiful time with family celebrating a special wedding anniversary.
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So Stunning
Beautiful house! Had such an amazing time.
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Fantastic
Elegant, luxurious and fantastic range of facilities.
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Perfect
Best holiday we’ve ever had. Fantastic setting. Beautiful house. Everything we needed. Couldn’t ask for more!
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Excellent stay will come back!
Lovely stay - All enjoyed-good catering facilities
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Simply fabulous!!!!
The setting for the most wonderful day of our lives (so far). Magical, enchantment, breath taking from every corner of the home and gardens
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We don’t want to go home!
Excellent house, facilities & atmosphere
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Amazing venue! Perfect weekend
Everything we could have wished for and more. A very warm home, felt very welcome and felt relaxed immediately
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Spectacular Devon retreat
Amberstone House is a beautiful setting. Sumptuous surroundings and open space to explore, difficult to find a better venue for special gatherings, events or simply escape with friends
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No better house!!!
Having spent a week at the Amberstone Manor family and friends, I can think of no better house in which to celebrate a special occasion. It is cosy yet spacious, spectacular yet simple and has many facilities. We especially loved the snooker room, the gorgeous swimming pool and sauna and the tennis court. A feeling of warmth and inclusion reverberates through this old house that makes conviviality easy and yet there is always a nook or cranny available in the house or in the grounds for those in need of a bit of solitude.
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Perfect for the whole family
This wonderful house helped to make this such a memorable christmas,a superb family holiday.
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A wonderful home, garden and pool
We had a great time & didn’t have to get in the car once!
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Thank you for a wonderful stay
Everything we needed, lovely house & gardens, lots of space.
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