
Thistlebend House is a substantial detached property in North Devon, perfect for large group gatherings. This impressive house sleeps up to 14 guests and features a private hot tub, a games room with pool table and spacious living areas ideal for socialising. The property sits in the beautiful Devon countryside near the village of Parracombe.
The surrounding area offers rolling hills and moorland scenery. You're positioned between Exmoor National Park and the North Devon coast, giving your group access to both countryside walks and seaside adventures.
The house contains seven bedrooms across multiple floors. The ground floor features a large kitchen-diner, separate lounge with wood burner and the games room.
Thistlebend House is a substantial detached property in North Devon, perfect for large group gatherings. This impressive house sleeps up to 14 guests and features a private hot tub, a games room with pool table and spacious living areas ideal for socialising. The property sits in the beautiful Devon countryside near the village of Parracombe.
The surrounding area offers rolling hills and moorland scenery. You're positioned between Exmoor National Park and the North Devon coast, giving your group access to both countryside walks and seaside adventures.
The house contains seven bedrooms across multiple floors. The ground floor features a large kitchen-diner, separate lounge with wood burner and the games room. Upstairs you'll find the bedrooms configured to sleep 14 people comfortably. There are four bathrooms throughout the property. The enclosed garden provides outdoor space for the whole group.
Lynton and Lynmouth sit 6 miles away (15 minutes). Exmoor National Park starts just 2 miles away (5 minutes). The coastal town of Ilfracombe is 11 miles away (20 minutes). Watersmeet House offers stunning valley walks 7 miles away (18 minutes).
Thistlebend House works brilliantly for multi-family holidays or celebration weekends. The combination of hot tub, games room and generous accommodation makes this an excellent base for exploring North Devon together.
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The private hot tub seats your group perfectly after days exploring Exmoor and the coast, creating memorable evening gatherings.
The dedicated games room with pool table keeps everyone entertained, particularly popular with teenagers and competitive family members.
Seven bedrooms and four bathrooms mean no morning queues, giving each family unit their own space within the group.
Starting walks directly from the house into Exmoor National Park makes this location unbeatable for outdoor-loving groups.
The cosy lounge with wood burner creates the perfect gathering spot for evening drinks and catching up after adventures.
The secure garden gives parents peace of mind whilst children play outside and dogs roam safely off-lead.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Thistlebend House by car, take the A39 towards Lynton and turn off at Parracombe. The property is easily accessible from the main road and offers convenient off-road parking for multiple vehicles.
For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Barnstaple, approximately 16 miles away. From there, a taxi or hire car will complete your journey to this North Devon retreat.
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