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5 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Swimming pool
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Games Room
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
18 Customer Reviews
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"Need to provide full list of what’s in the kitchen."
No chopping board is a bit extreme for self catering. Need to provide more cleaning things and hand soap. The signage on site is poor and doesn’t differentiate between wheelchair accessible routes and routes with stairs. Need to add signage for both with wheelchair and stair symbols. Friendly and helpful reception staff but they weren’t able to point out wheelchair accessible routes on the walking map of the grounds. That map needs to be updated with that information. The wheelchair roundabout in the children’s playground doesn’t work properly.
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"Harcombe House number 11 bungalow The nursing home bed was definitely a big plus for my daughter."
We had to bring covers for the sides as we were concerned that my daughter might get her feet stuck through the gap. The wet room was good and the shower chair was very useful. There were two bathrooms, yet only one toilet!! The listing clearly says 'washing machine'. We took that to mean a washing machine was present in the property. There isn't. Our daughter's condition is such that she produces a lot of washing meaning we spent about £40 in the Laundrette. The Laundrette on site is not level access. The swimming pool is lovely The Café on site produces good food. The area and grounds are stunning and are definitely worth a walk around. The part of Britain is stunning but expensive. Pennywell farm cost us nearly £100 to literally not feed the animals!! The highlight for us was a boat trip in Torbay. We took a totally accessible trip with 'Wet Wheels' to see seals, marine birds and Dolphins, what a sight and honour to see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. All in all good accommodation, very clean, plenty of facilities an enjoyable holiday.
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"Was absolutely over the moon."
Everything was so nice. The grounds, the bungalow. The people who work at Harcombe House were so friendly. Would definitely stay again. Well done to all.
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"Had a lovely holiday ."
Beautiful surroundings. great accommodation better than home would like to live there. Only one thing in the wet room a drop down seat would have been better as the shower chair did not work for me and a grab rail would be very helpful to. I did mention this to reception.
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"Overall: We had a really lovely stay, there would be a few things I would like to see improved and give some more detail."
and The carpet was hard to keep clean, the front door got stuck, and it was hard to get around with a wheelchair (it was possible but needed help). Also, all the light switches and heating control were too high. Wet room/Bathroom: A wheelchair user cannot reach the wet room light as it is too high and needs replacing. The brakes on the shower chair didn't work. Also, there was no emergency cord, and due to all doors being fire doors, shouting out for help and being heard was difficult and therefore unsafe. The only way to reach the wet room sink was by sitting on the toilet and reaching over. There were handrails around the toilet but none around the shower. You would only need to walk a few steps to access the bathroom. Living space: The sofas were low and made transfers difficult, I was able to stay in my wheelchair and sit at the dining table. It was easy to move the furniture to make it easier to move around the room. Kitchen: The kitchen is not wheelchair accessible as it is too small and not adapted. Bedrooms: The sidebars of the profiling bed make transfers hard, we took a banana board which solved the problem. Also, there was no lamp in this room (which we solved by moving one from another room) There is only 1 accessible bedroom, if you were an ambulatory wheelchair user the other bedrooms would be suitable. Outside: There is no ramp from the back door to the patio but there is a path which goes all the way around the property. The parking bay has loose stones which was fine with my powerchair but could be a struggle for a manual user. We were given maps for some local walks but couldn't find a wheelchair-accessible route, which was a shame. If a route is available, can it be added to the welcome pack? There would have been a few nights when we would have liked the onsite bar to provide food at night.
Thank you very much for your feedback we much appreciate this. On Sykes description the bungalow is down as accessible, with pictures provided. As the bungalows were built in the early 70s they have not been updated to disabled friendly for someone in a wheelchair, we appreciate the feedback and will have a look into this, if you decide to book again then please let us know and we can see how we can assist you on your stay. Property Owner
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"The sink in the wet room is to small."
It should be large enough for a wheelchair user to fit underneath. There should be a ramp from the patio door to the patio area not a step. The electric bed should be of hospital spec as it does not lift up far enough to allow the carer ease of dressing. Also the side bars of the bed interfere with the ease of patient transfer. The flooring in the hall and lounge should be a hard material, not carpet. This would allow ease of wheelchair mobility. It would also enable ease of cleaning, especially in wet weather.
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"The property and the surroundings were very good and the sitt was ideal for exploring the area I would have liked the stable bar to do some meals at night as well as in the afternoon, otherwise great holit."
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"We had a very good week staying in bungalow 11."
The place was spotlessly clean and we had all the comforts of home provided. We used the cafe, restaurant and the swimming pool which were all wheelchair accessible. The whole place was very quiet and restful. I went for some lovely walks around the estate in woods and fields, using the map provided. There are three suggestions for improvements. The first is that my husband was unable to exit the hospital bed on the first morning. This was because the mattress was lower than the dropped wooden bed rail, meaning he couldn't put his feet to the floor without pain. I rectified this by putting one of the twin room mattresses on top of the one provided on the hospital bed. The second was that the chairs in the lounge were too low for a wheelchair user. Again this was solved by stacking two sofa cushions on top of each other which made access much easier. Lastly the shower chair provided in the wet room was extremely low for a man and it was difficult to push due to the rusted up wheels. Once we got used to the adjustments that I had to make, we had a good holiday.
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"For a disabled person bungalow 11 is perfect in every way 10 out of 10 brilliant."
Note.. my only concern would be the parking bay are loose stones could be a difficult for wheelchair users and some on crutches because of the slope that runs down. This is the only thing about Harcombe house.
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"Fabulous chalet, spotlessly clean."
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"The bungalow was comfortable, but not as well equipped as many properties."
No facilities to brew coffee at all, and as we don't drink tea....! We bought a cafetiere. Fortunately there was only myself and my disabled wife, but had the property been fully occupied by a family of 5, the cutlery, crockery and kitchen equipment would have been barely sufficient. There is an accessible full wet room and a second bathroom, but the only toilet is in the wet room. On our final evening we had an small invasion of ants and flying ants, but they were swiftly dealt with when reported to Reception.
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"We really enjoyed our stay at Harcombe house."
The bungalow was beautiful and clean and access from car to bungalow was good for a wheelchair. The gardens and views were stunning we would definitely recommend to anyone
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"The stay was wonderful, the bungalows, grounds and facilities were incredible and the staff team was helpful."
This is a relaxing, mindful place to stay with easy routes to visit Devon. Bungalow 11 is fully accessible but only the double bedroom has space for a wheelchair or mobility aid, the twin room has very little room to move. Bear this in mind if booking as a family. The kitchen and lounge space is spotlessly clean and easy to manoeuvre around on a mobility scooter. The hoist in the pool is simple to use and the water is warm enough for a disabled person to relax in. All in all, this is a perfect place to stay as a family or with elderly parents as I did. Plus, your stay helps support The Firefighters Charity, win win.
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"We loved our stay in Harcombe."
Beautiful surroundings, spotless facilities, kind and effective service. firefighters deserve all our support, anywhere! keep the good job up
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"We booked this property as it said it was easy access."
From looking at the photos, it seemed ideal. It may have been ideal for people in wheelchairs but it was not ideal for those with some mobility. It could have been so much better if in the wet room there were some simple handrails to hold on to around the shower. In the bedroom was a single hospital bed that moved to help you out. It also had bars to keep you from falling out. We had to remove the bars so my Mum (84) could physically get onto the bed. Because the bed had a plastic cover over the mattress, she became too hot, was unable to move herself as the bed was a single and not wide enough, and by the end of the week had bedsores and very tired from lack of sleep. It was a real shame that a wider bed was not available for us to book. In her bedroom, the main light could only be switched on /off by the door which meant she had to try and get into bed, with the aforementioned troubles in the dark. Please put a pull light switch near the bed. It would have been do much better if plug sockets were higher in that room and that there was a bedside table available. We ended up using one of the chairs from the dining table. Aside from the problems for someone with mobility issues, we did find some of the equipment in the kitchen rather restrictive. For a property that could accommodate 6, the saucepans needed to be much bigger and there were literally 6 plates and 6 dishes. It would have been better if we knew to bring even the smallest things such as salt and pepper. On the notes, we were asked to leave the property in the way we had found it. No problem with that request. The property was immaculate when we arrived, but if you make those expectations, please provide us with more cleaning equipment than one J-cloth and washing up liquid rather than us having to go out and buy them OR let us know that we need to bring these things. This all sounds quite negative and it is not meant to be. It was just a few things which if you were able to book alternatives could have made the whole experience much easier and nicer. The place was modern and comfortable. Mum would have preferred a more suitable chair in the living room, but she was able to sit on the armchair without too much effort to get herself out of it. We didn't try the cafe or the swimming pool, again let people know it is closed Friday mornings for maintenance. We would book the property again, if those issues for Mum could be addressed. I appreciated the phone call a few days before arriving which gave us some extra info, but please offer my suggestions and let people know exactly what to expect. I do hope you find these points constructive and are able to implement my suggestions.
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"Our Holiday was a last minute 7day away we didn't want to travel far as my Husband had been quite ill,so we chose bungalow 11 HarcombeHouse in a quiet peaceful site with Wonderful country views ."
It was just what we needed home from home and we shall deffinately be booking for next year.Thanks to all staff for cleanliness &and being so friendlyand if you should book you must use their cafe, cake delicious
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"A lovely, comfortable, well equipped bungalow."
Friendly staff. Will definitely be back again.
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"Excellent cafe on site."
Great situation for walks both short and long. Accessible facilities good and will be better when trail round lake is finished. Woodland area wonderful with many spring flowers beginning to show, also inviting exploration. Play area for children on site looked good and safe.
Summary
- Single-storey accessible bungalow
- Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 single electric support bed
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, and basin (no WC)
- Cloakroom with basin and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
- Utility cupboard
- External shared games room
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer
- TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Cot and highchair available
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Bungalow benefits from its own patio area with picnic bench
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking, e-cigarettes or vapes unless in a permitted area
- Shop 2.7 miles, bar on-site
- Note: Guests have access to a games room, children's play area, on-site bar area, indoor pool, woodland walks, bar area, 2 x fishing lakes, gym, tennis courts, restaurant, laundrette
- Note: The park and facilities on offer have limited times and some facilities need to be booked in advance at reception
- Note: Some facilities are 18+ only
- Note: The site is accessed via a single track and up a slight hill
- Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
- Note: No bikes, scooters and skateboards are permitted on-site
- Note: Registered assistance dogs are accepted on-site with registration paperwork, however, they will need to adhere to on-site rules and not be left alone in the property, prior agreement from the centre will be required - paperwork is required to be submitted at the time of final payment to arrival
- Note: No facilities to charge electric cars on site
- Note: Use of plug sockets and extension leads is not allowed
- Note: Barbecues are allowed on the patio only, not on grass or picnic benches
- Note: No stag, hen or similar parties
- Note: Please bring extra towels for swimming
- There will be no facilities open onsite between 24/12/24 - 03/01/25 ( swimming pool , bar, launderette, cafe )
The property
Harcombe House Bungalow 11 is a lovely five-person holiday home located on the 320-acre, Grade II-listed Harcombe House estate in Chudleigh, Devon.
Harcombe House Bungalow 11 is an excellent option for couples and families owing to its closeness to Dartmoor National Park, and on-site facilities, including an indoor pool, gym, games area, laundrette, bar, restaurant, woodland walks, children's playground, and two fishing lakes.
The residence is outfitted with wide entrances, support rails, and an electric support bed to make it accessible-friendly.
You'll have your own private parking spot, and inside you'll find a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area, and a living room with a corner sofa and a television, perfect for a family movie night.
Make the most of the pleasant weather by enjoying a meal on the beautiful picnic bench that adorns your patio.
After a long day, you may unwind in the bath with an overhead shower or use the accessible wet room with grab rails, a shower chair, and a spacious layout.
There are three well-appointed bedrooms: one double a twin, and a single with an electric bed for enhanced support.
Seeking your next family getaway?
Look no further than Harcombe House Bungalow 11.
Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1088001, 1088113, 1088114, 1088115, 1088116, 1088117, 1088118, 1107647, 1088120, 1088121, 1088122, together sleeping up to 71 guests.
Choose a holiday that helps others.
This property is part of The Fire Fighters Charity, and the profits they make from your booking will help fund the health and wellbeing support they provide for people in the UK fire and rescue services community.
You can learn more about the Charity at www.firefighterscharity.org.uk.
The Harcombe House Bungalows
The Harcombe House Bungalows consists of 12 beautifully-presented bungalows resting within 320 acres of glorious woodland in a magnificent Grade II listed centre for the Fire Fighters Charity, near the idyllic village of Chudleigh, Devon. This collection offers light and airy open-plan living spaces, contemporary décor and furnishings, off-road parking, gardens with furniture, perfect for alfresco dining, and a wealth of on-site facilities, including access to a games room, indoor swimming pool, café, restaurant, tennis court, gym, launderette, children’s play area, woodland walks, and two fishing lakes, making them a lovely base for friends, families and couples seeking a relaxing getaway. If you fancy venturing off-site for the evening, why not treat your loved ones a tasty meal at the popular Highwayman’s Haunt or Bishop Lacy, order in from a good selection of takeaways, or stock up on essentials at the well-stocked convenience stores. For a wider selection of amenities, head over to Newton Abbott, home to the Newton Abbot Races which take place from March to October, along with the Newton Abbot Town and GWR Museum, and Decoy Country Park. For scenic hikes and bike rides, make your way into the Dartmoor National Park, where you can wander up tors, soak up the sights of ancient woodlands and waterfalls, and tour National Trust sites. For a taste of city life, why not head to Exeter, where you will find a magnificent cathedral, Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, Exeter Historic Guildhall, and Clifton Hill Golf Driving Range. A getaway to Devon doesn’t get much better than with a stay at The Harcombe House Bungalows.
About the location
CHUDLEIGH
Newton Abbot 7.6 miles; Exeter 10.9 miles; Torquay 14.4 miles
Chudleigh is an ancient wool town resting in the Teignbridge District area of Devon, with plenty of history and scenic sights to explore at any time of year. The town has history dating back to the Saxon times, with many place names from this time still being seen today, as well as historic wonders such as caves at Rock, as well as an Iron Age hillfort overlooking the town. Chudleigh also hosts a good range of amenities, including two pubs, an English restaurant, convenience stores, quaint shops, and much more to assist on a self-catered stay. The Teign Valley is a dramatically steep wooded valley to the Eastern flank of Dartmoor National Park between the villages of Dunsford in the North and Chudleigh to the South. The villages of Christow, Lower and Higher Ashton, Dunsford and Hennock are peaceful locations for holidays with beautiful scenery all around with hills, fields, rivers and stunning thatched cottages. The entire area in and around Chudleigh is a walker's paradise with magnificent views to be admired. If you’re feeling a little more energetic then you could try your hand at rock climbing, go kayaking on the nearby River Teign, mountain biking or trekking around the location and beyond. Spend a day in the tradition seaside town of Dawlish, perfect for relaxing beach days with a variety of family-friendly attractions and amusements, while The Lawn and Brook is where you can find the famed majestic black swans. Spend a day in the ancient town of Exeter, with its wonderful City Walls encompassing its centre as well as the wonders of its Gothic cathedral, Exeter Castle, and many more landmarks awaiting to be discovered. With easy access into the Dartmoor National Park, and within easy reach of all of the excitement of Newton Abbot, Torquay and Paignton, there's no better choice than a trip to Chudleigh to explore the coast and countryside of Devon.
Please note the Charity sites allow for a quiet, relaxing stay. We ask that you respect and do not disturb our other guest.
There will be no facilities open onsite between 24/12/24 - 03/01/25 ( swimming pool , bar, launderette, cafe )
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season