Victorian Rectory - Devon

Sleeps 22 - 24 people

Victorian Rectory is a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian house comfortably accommodating 22 adults in 12 bedrooms while there are extra two bed spaces for children. There's an extra accommodation in the Red Lion, a local nearby pub. This big house to rent in Devon was originally built in 1826, and bought by current owners in 1991. Spectacular views over the Devonshire countryside await guests at this large group accommodation near Exmoor consisting of the main house and the Granary located just behind it. Current owners collected culturally diverse art and sculptures, giving the venue a contemporary twist. Victorian Rectory and the Granary offer 12 beautifully and uniquely styled bedrooms, two receptions rooms, one of which has a big wooden table that seats 24 guests.

Our guests are always happy to know that this big house for rent in Devon is also pet-friendly (upon prior agreement), so feel free to bring your dogs and cats along! Besides the luxurious interior, the Victorian Rectory also comes with a solar-heated saltwater swimming pool, infrared sauna, an all-weather tennis court, and croquet lawn. This luxurious Party House offers high-speed Wi-Fi to all of its guests, there is also a children's tree house that will be a magical place for younger kids to explore, while guests that are young by heart may enjoy the games room with a snooker table. This large group accommodation near Exmoor Nation Park also offers meadows for camping and even a helicopter landing area, if needed. It is truly an ideal place for any kind of get-togethers, celebrations or even corporate retreats.  

Bedrooms

Victorian Rectory and the Granary can accommodate up to 24 people in its 12 en-suite bedrooms. There's also additional accommodation for 4 which can be used for staff or children. All 8 bedrooms of the main house are located on the 2 upper floors, while 4 bedrooms of the Granary are located on both, the upper and the lower floor. 

First floor features:

• Principal room with a king-size bed (sleeping 2) 
• Parisian room with a king or a twin bed (sleeping 2) 
• Garden room with a queen-size bed (sleeping 2) 
• Peacock room with a double bed (sleeping 2) 

Second-floor features:

• White room with a king-size bed (sleeping 2) 
• Cherry room with a king or a twin bed (sleeping 2) 
• Princess room with a super king-size bed (sleeping 2)

The Granary features:

• Studio featuring three single beds downstairs and a king-size bed upstairs (sleeps 4)
• 1 bedroom with a double bed adjoining the yoga studio (sleeps 2)
• 1 bedroom with a king-size bed in the cobbled room (sleeps 2)

Reception rooms

Victorian Rectory offers its guests two beautifully styled reception rooms. Take a sit in one of the comfortable chairs next to a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking stunning gardens and picturesque grounds. Invite all of your friends and family for an afternoon tea to the second lounge, take a sit in their cosy sofas by the open fireplace, and enjoy the sound of crackling fire and warmth of the conversations with your loved ones. Make a perfect special dinner party at the large wooden table that seats 24 guests. This big house to rent in Devon comes with a well-equipped kitchen that offers everything you could need to create tasty food for everyone. For all of you, who would like to enjoy this well deserved holiday without a need to cook, there are catering services available. The owners will gladly recommend the best chefs in the area. 

Leisure 

There is a wide range of activities for the sporty and active guests at this large group accommodation. No matter the weather, start your day playing tennis or make a tournament in the games room playing snooker. Visit the yoga studio, where you and your guests can find recreational facilities for yoga and pilates. Be it an organised class for 24 guests or a solo-practice just for you, this room's zen atmosphere will take you on a trip to Bali. Take a walk in the beautiful gardens before chilling in the comfortable sofas outside, enjoying a cup of tea and overlooking the gorgeous fields of Devonshire. As this big house for rent offers an outside heated swimming pool, you and your guests will be able to enjoy your sunny days while getting that bronze tan. 

Corporate 

The 2 reception rooms are perfect for all delegates to come together to meet for an afternoon tea session while having discussions or brainstorming. Moreover, during your corporate event, you can take full advantage of the countryside by utilising the outdoor large table to carry out your conferences, and if the weather is not too kind, you can use the large dining table. In your free time, delegates can indulge in a tennis match, or start a snooker tournament. The more active ones can take a dip in the heated swimming pool. Gin, whiskey, and wine tastings can be organised at this large group accommodation upon request. 

*Accessibility

This big house for rent in Devon has previously used ramps in the studio and cobbled room, but would still qualify as partially wheelchair-friendly and not entirely, because of the gravel paths.