Explore beautiful North Devon

9re a casual rambler or a dedicated hiker, the mud\x2ats and rocks o8 the Tarka Trail and South West Coast Path are suitable 8or walkers o8 all levels. Sur\x3ng   \x3 Sur8ers o8 all levels can ride the waves, and you can even take lessons and hire a board and wetsuit while you 9re here. Deep Sea Fishing   \x3 I8 you think you 9ve got what it takes to try a spot o8 deep sea \x3shing, try your luck aboard a boat 8rom Lynmouth Harbour.<br><br> You just might catch that night 9s supper! Pony Trekking   \x3 You could also partake in a spot o8 pony trekking i8 you 9re more com8ortable on land than in the water. Just relax I8 that all sounds a bit too much like hard work, then you 9ll be glad to know that North Devon has plenty to o er i8 you 9re a8ter more relaxed excursions.<br><br> Steamer Cruise   \x3 You could take a cruise to Lundy Island on a steam paddler, enjoying the spectacular views and wildli8e along the way, then explore the island itsel8. Stately Homes   \x3 Tapley Park Stately Home with its beauti8ul gardens, the National Trust 9s Arlington Court Stately Home and Dunster Castle are all a short trip away. Exmoor National Park   \x3 Exmoor National Park is also a 8avourite destination with visitors 3 you could spend a whole day amongst the wildli8e and beauti8ul scenery.<br><br> Family 8un I8 you 9re on a 8amily holiday, there are plenty o8 activities 8or children. Wildli8e and Dinosaur Park   \x3 Take them along to the Wildli8e and Dinosaur Park at Combe Martin where they 9ll come 8ace to 8ace with an animated, li8e-sized T-Rex! Exmoor Zoo   \x3 Exmoor Zoo is a great day out 8or the whole 8amily, with penguin talks, wallaby 8eeding and petting and zoo trails among the activities on hand.<br><br> See the parrots and learn about the Exmoor Beast. The Big Sheep   \x3 The Big Sheep at Bide8ord is great 8un too 3 not only can the little ones 8eed the lambs, take a pony ride and learn all about our woolly 8riends, they can also see the hilarious sheep race, which delights the parents as much as it does the children! Join CSMA Club and save money.<br><br> Visit csmaclub.co.uk 6 To book call 0845 345 3429 or visit csmaclub.co.uk/retreats 8or more in8ormation 7 Enjoy the Wheel Farm experience Set in 7 acres o8 landscaped gardens, grounds and woodland and in an Area o8 Outstanding Beauty, Wheel Farm Cottages are the ideal place 8or a sel8-catering break. Rustic charm The stone built cottages have been converted 8rom a 17th Century watermill and 8arm barns and retain many original 8eatures including beams, exposed stone walls and wood burning stoves. The cottages ooze rustic charm, yet they boast the com8ort and luxury o8 modern amenities.<br><br> With central heating throughout they 9re the ideal base to explore North Devon at any time o8 year. Cottages are the ideal place 8oreak Our 10 sel8-catering cottages have recently been extensively re8urbished to the highest standards. With new \x2ooring throughout, new 8urniture and so8t 8urnishings, you 9ll be able to sit back and relax in style.<br><br> I8 you 9re a dog owner, you 9ll be pleased to know that a couple o8 our cottages are pet-8riendly, too! Original 8eatures with 8abulous 8acilities With all the 8acilities you need to make your holiday relaxing, com8ortable and to keep the 8amily entertained, Wheel Farm Cottages are the per8ect place no matter what the weather is like outside. Com8ortable bedrooms Whether it 9s a bedroom with twin beds, double beds, bunks or a room with a balcony, you 9ll \x3nd all the bedrooms at Wheel Farm Cottages are bright and com8ortable.<br><br> Our bedrooms have a balance o8 the rustic charm that you can only \x3nd in a converted 17th century watermill and barn, with the style and quality that goes with care8ully considered interior design. Stylish bathrooms Our major re8urbishing programme in 2008 meant all the cottages have had brand new bathrooms installed. High quality \x3xtures and \x3ttings let you simply lie back and relax in the bath or 8reshen up with a quick shower.<br><br> Whatever you 8eel like doing, rest assured it will be done in the com8ort and style that 9ll make you 8orget you 9re in a 17th century water mill! Smart kitchens The kitchens in all o8 the cottages at Wheel Farm have everything you need to prepare a 8abulous meal 8or the 8amily. There you will \x3nd new ovens and hobs, microwaves, 8ridge 8reezers and dishwashers.<br><br> With open-plan kitchen and dining areas, whoever 9s cooking needn 9t miss out. You can be chopping away and still keep an eye on everybody else, even i8 its just to see how much 8un they 9re having! Join CSMA Club and save money.<br><br> Visit csmaclub.co.uk 8 To book call 0845 345 3429 or visit csmaclub.co.uk/retreats 8or more in8ormation 9 Accommodation at a glance Quick Re8erence Accommodation Accommodation Occupants Bedrooms Bunk beds So8a bed Log burner Pets allowed (max) (not suitable 8or adults) in lounge (max 2) Mill Wheel 8 3 3 3 3 7 Granary 8 3 3 3 7 7 Stable 8 3 3 3 7 7 Byre 5 3 3 7 3 7 Shippen 5 3 3 7 3 3 Linhay 4 2 3 7 7 7 Dairy 4 2 3 7 7 3 Upper Mill 2 1 7 7 3 7 Lower Mill 2 1 7 7 7 7 Haylo8t 2 1 7 7 3 3 Living rooms The open-plan kitchens and dining rooms extend into the living rooms to turn the cottages in 8abulous sociable spaces. Unsure what the weather will be doing outside? Don 9t worry, spending time indoors at Wheel Farm Cottages is a great way to relax with 8amily and 8riends.<br><br> Catch up on the movies you 9ve missed, put your 8eet up to your 8avourite music or throw yoursel8 into a new novel. All mod cons Despite being converted 8rom a 17th century watermill and 8arm barns, Wheel Farm Cottages boast all the home com8orts you need. All cottages have big com8y so8as, TVs with satellite channels, DVD players, CD players, radios, books and games.<br><br> We can even supply wi \x3 access. Electricity and central heating is provided 8ree o8 charge as are complimentary towels. To book call 0845 345 3429 or visit csmaclub.co.uk/retreats 8or more in8ormation 9 Home 8rom home...<br><br> When you spend time at Wheel Farm Cottages, we want you to 8eel right at home. That 9s why we go the extra mile to ensure you have everything you need to make that happen. Wheel Farm Cottages is one of four Leisure Retreats owned by CSMA Club.<br><br> The Club is run by its members 8or its members, and all Leisure Retreats are 8ound in stunning UK locations. Whitemead Forest Park o ers log cabin and apartment accommodation in the very heart o8 the Forest o8 Dean and is ideal 8or active 8amily holidays. The sel8-catering Cotswold Cottages are situated in idyllic Bourton-on-the-Water, the so-called 8Venice o8 the Cotswolds 9.<br><br> Ghyll Manor Hotel & Restaurant boasts the very best in 16th century country house decadence. All our Leisure Retreats have a range o8 superb quality accommodation and are owned by the Club. You 9ll also \x3nd the sta pro8essional, welcoming and knowledgeable.<br><br> Best o8 all, i8 you are a CSMA Club member, you and your 8amily can stay in them at really special member-only rates. CSMA Club members can also take advantage o8 over 50 other bene\x3ts including travel, \x3nance and motoring. I8 you are not a CSMA Club member visit csmaclub.co.uk to see i8 you are eligible to join.<br><br> CSMA Club is a brand o8 Motoring & Leisure Services Ltd. Pool Stable Granary Linhay Dairy Shippen Hayloft Byre Patio Bike Storage Recycling Car Park Play Area Mill Wheel Laundry Upper Mil / Lower Mill Reception Tennis Courts Join CSMA Club and save money. Visit csmaclub.co.uk 10 To book call 0845 345 3429 or visit csmaclub.co.uk/retreats 8or more in8ormation 11 Facilities Heated Swimming Pool When you come to stay at Wheel Farm Cottages, make sure you bring your swimwear.<br><br> With our on-site, heated indoor pool there 9s something 8or the whole 8amily to enjoy every day o8 your holiday. We can even provide goggles, arm bands and pool toys. For a truly relaxing time, why not sit back in the sauna 3 all 8ree o8 charge!<br><br> On site parking   \x3 Sauna   \x3 Heated indoor swimming pool   \x3 Goggles, arm bands and toys   \x3 Tennis court Our on-site tennis court is available 8or use by all visitors to the cottages at no cost, with rackets available to borrow 8rom main reception. Whether you 9re a beginner or a keen tennis player, we 9re sure you 9ll \x3nd our court up to scratch 8or a game or two 3 and you 9ll never \x3nd a court with a better view. On site laundry   \x3 7 acres o8 landscaped gardens and grounds   \x3 Advice on the local area   \x3 Tennis court   \x3 Grounds & Gardens With seven acres o8 beauti8ul landscaped gardens, grounds and woodlands, you can laze away by the stream with nothing but the surrounding wildli8e and a good book 8or company.<br><br> It 9s your holiday, so let us help you to make the most o8 it. Children 9s play area   \x3 The children 9s play area and nature trail means there 9s plenty to keep them occupied too. On site shop   \x3 Purchase postcards and essential items 8or your stay.<br><br> We 9re happy to answer any questions about where to go and what to do. How to \x3nd us From the M5 motorway Take exit 27 to Tiverton / Barnstaple (A361), the North Devon link road. Bypass Tiverton and South Molton.<br><br> Two miles beyond South Molton turn right at roundabout onto A399 to Combe Martin. A8ter approximately 12 miles, at Blackmore Gate cross roads, continue straight on towards Combe Martin on the A399. A8ter approximately 3 miles turn le8t on A3123 sign posted Woolacombe (do not go to Combe Martin).<br><br> Continue 8or approximately 3 miles to 8T 9 junction at Berry Down Cross. Turn right here, sign posted Combe Martin. A8ter approximately ½ mile, Wheel Farm can be seen on the right.<br><br> Turn in by the big Victorian stone house. Do not go into the drive to that house but continue downhill on tarmac drive, bear right onto the stone drive to the car park 8or the holiday cottages. From Barnstaple Take A39 towards Lynton.<br><br> A8ter approximately 2 miles (past the North Devon Hospital) take the le8t turn at Shirwell Cross sign posted B3230 Il8racombe. A8ter approximately 2 miles turn right up White\x3eld Hill signposted Combe Martin. Continue straight on 8or approximately 3 miles to 8T 9 junction on a bend.<br><br> Turn here onto A3123. Continue straight on to Combe Martin. A8ter approximately 1 mile Wheel Farm can be seen on the right.<br><br> Turn in by the big Victorian stone house. Do not go into the drive to that house but continue downhill on tarmac drive, bear right onto the stone drive to the car park 8or the holiday cottages. l How to contact us To make a booking, or 8or more in8ormation: call 0845 345 3429 or visit csmaclub.co.uk/retreats Wheel Farm Cottages Berry Down Combe Martin Devon EX34 ONT Join CSMA Club and save money.<br><br> Visit csmaclub.co.uk 12 Leisure Retreats Wheel Farm Cottages Berry Down, Combe Martin, North Devon, EX34 ONT Tel: 0845 345 3429 Cotswold Cottages The Old Mill, Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, GL54 2BY Tel: 0845 345 3429 Ghyll Manor Hotel & Restaurant High Street, Rusper, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4PX Tel: 0845 345 3426 Whitemead Forest Park Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4LA Tel: 0845 345 3425 Wheel Farm Cottages is a Leisure Retreat owned by CSMA Club, an organisation run by its members 8or its members. Visit csmaclub.co.uk/retreats 8or more in8ormation. Whilst all Leisure Retreats are open to the public, CSMA Club members can bene\x3t 8rom discounted rates.<br><br> To \x3nd out i8 you are eligible to become a CSMA Club member visit csmaclub.co.uk. CSMA Club is a brand o8 Motoring & Leisure Services Ltd. Registered in England no.<br><br> 02813598. Registered ofce: Britannia House, 21 Station Street, Brighton BN1 4DE Wheel Farm Cottages Whitemead Forest Park Cotswold Cottages Ghyll Manor Hotel & Restaurant 8 Our newly re8urbished cottages are now ready 8or your arrival in stunning North Devon. We have unique on-site 8acilities and will assist you with your every request to help make your stay a memorable one!<br><br> 9 Terry and Jane Hennessy, General Managers 2d2/1N/Oct08/5.7k For more information visit: csmaclub.co.uk/retreats

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