Private Annex; lounge, bathroom and outdoor space.

The Annex at Middle Filham is a beautifully presented one bedroom self contained accommodation with a private entrance. On the edge of Dartmoor it provides a very comfortable base in the heart of the South Hams. The main bedroom has a king size bed and a door opening out onto your own private outdoor space with patio and seating and new for 2022 a large covered dining area. Downstairs there is a TV lounge . En-suite bathroom with walk in shower, undercover parking next to The Annex. The Annex at Middle Filham is part of a Listed 17th Century Devon Longhouse with elements dating back to Medieval times. Conveniently situated on on the edge of Ivybridge and close to the A38 it is surrounded on all four sides by gardens and is quite secluded. A door from the bedroom leads out onto a private patio with seating for four as well as a large area laid to lawn for the sole use of guests. Although there are no kitchen facilities a continental breakfast is provided* and facilities downstairs include a microwave, kettle, fridge and toaster as well as complimentary tea and coffee. There is modern heating throughout and a 46" flat screen TV in the private sitting room. If you want to get a takeaway from one of the many local providers cutlery and crockery are provided and replaced daily if used. The Annex is ideal for access to Dartmoor and sits below Western Beacon and the start of the Puffing Billy Track. It is a 1/2 hour uphill walk onto Dartmoor but your host will normally be available to drop you to the Moor gate just a few minutes away in the car. One large or two medium / small House trained dogs are welcome and we have a private field alongside The Annex where you can exercise your dog. Dog day care facilities are also available locally. Please let us know in advance if you are bringing dogs with you. There are many facilities nearby including South Devon Indoor Tennis Centre in Ivybridge, Electric Bike hire from Puffin Billy Cycles in Wrangaton (5 minute drive), numerous local riding stables, Ivybridge Leisure Centre and swimming pool, Discovery Surf School at Bigbury on Sea and Filham Fishing Lake. Due to the age of the property there are a number of low doorways - please remember to "mind your head" * Continental breakfast provided includes milk, orange juice, various cereals, yogurts, bread for toast, croissants, pain au chocolate, butter, jam, marmalade etc. On entering the driveway from the lane you can park on the right hand side in the open garage alongside The Annex. Your own front door leads to a small hallway with a door to the left into the sitting room. The stairs directly in front of you lead to a bathroom straight ahead and a door to the left at the top of the stairs into the master bedroom. The white door at the back of the bedroom takes you outside where you will find your outdoor seating area and garden and probably a pheasant or two! We also have a field adjacent to this which you are welcome to use to exercise your dog. You will be personally greeted on check in and your hosts will be generally available to provide local knowledge and assistance when required. The layout of the property does however provide you with plenty of privacy. On the edge of Dartmoor The Annex at Middle Filham is an ideal base for anybody wishing to explore this amazing national park however being just 20 minutes drive to the nearest sandy beach on the quiet South Coast makes this a very special location. Both Plymouth and Exeter are accessible by car or public transport and the picturesque towns of Salcombe, Dartmouth, Totnes are all within a 40 minute scenic drive. The town of Ivybridge is a short walk away with a number of pubs, restaurants and take aways. 15 minutes walk to Ivybridge Train Station and 10 minutes to the nearest bus stop makes public transport readily available. The Annex at Middle Filham is set right in the heart of the South Hams and if fancy a walk you can step from the driveway right into the Devon lanes. You will need your own transport to access the various beaches nearby.