Youlston Park
North Devon,
England
Accommodating 10 guests
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For a genuine lord of the manor experience, there’s no better place to impress and entertain your friends. You'll be looked after by your own butler and cook and be served breakfast and dinner, all of which are included in the rent.
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The Location
Youlston Park nestles in a fold of the rolling North Devon hills between the sea and Exmoor. The House lies at the end of a 1/2 mile long tree lined private drive on the edge of a small village, 4 miles north of Barnstaple. Its estate comprises 158 acres of gardens and paddocks over which guests have unrestricted access.
The History
To date the most influential custodians of Youlston Park were the Chichester family who also owned Arlington Court, located 5 miles away and now run by the National Trust. The Chichesters owned Youlston for many centuries following the marriage in the 1490’s of John Chichester to Margaret Beaumont, heiress of Youlston. Miss Beaumont’s family had lived there since the 12th century. The last alterations of any note were made by the 5th baronet during the Georgian period at the end of the 17th century. As High Sheriff of Devon it was considered important to be able to entertain in extravagant style which accounts for the abundance of fireplaces and the Venetian staircase.
The Accommodation (10 Guests)
The House has been subject to a major refurbishment by the current owner, restoring the property to the former glory of its heyday in the 18th century.
Ground Floor:
- Grand entrance hall with black and white chequered stone floor and panelled walls, including a wainscot with heraldic coats of arms.
- Salon with a grand vaulted ceiling with ornamental ceiling, fine panelling, open fire with marble surrounds and two double doors.
- Morning Room with fine door surround, carved pediment and entablature and, plastered ceiling. TV and DVD.
- Venetian staircase hall with double height cantilevered staircase, galleried half landing and, large arched Venetian picture window.
- Dining Room with double vaulted ceiling, ornate plasterwork, marble fireplace and sound system.
- Family Room with breakfast table.
- Kitchen with breakfast table.
- Cloakroom with wc.
First Floor:
- Beaumont Suite with 5’ double bed with en-suite shower room and wc.
- Sanford Suite with 4’6” double bed with en-suite bathroom with wc and separate shower.
- Powderham Suite with 5’ double bed with en-suite bathroom and wc.
- Baron’s Suite with 4’6” double bed and en-suite shower room and wc.
- Bunty's Suite with 6' super king zip 'n' link bed.
Guests should note that:
1) the Ground Floor is alarmed after they have retired to their bedrooms and
2) there are two apartments at the rear in which housekeeping staff reside. The privacy of guests will be respected at all times.
The Grounds
- Youlston has a classical Devon spring garden with drifts of bulbs and flowering shrubs providing an array of colour from January to early summer.
- The immediate grounds around the House are mainly lawn beneath a light canopy of ornmantal trees through which there is a network of mown paths leading down to the lake. (Beware children to be supervised at all times).
- There is a hard tennis court and croquet lawn to which there is unrestricted access for guests.
- An outdoor pool is available during the summer months.
- There is ample guest parking to the front of the House.
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The Services
The following services are included in the rent:
- Buffet style continental breakfast for all guests in dining room or kitchen.
- Coffee and tea.
- 3 course dinner served in the dining room for 10 adult guests (bring your own wine or place an order).
- Butler.
- Fires made and maintained by housekeeper.
Additional Services
The following services are available on request for which there will be an extra charge:
- Lunches or picnics can be arranged by prior notice.
- Morning tea brought to your room.
- Pre-dinner canapes.
- Devon cream tea.
- Wine ordered.
- Use of a land line, internet access and fax machine.
- Photographer
Ten Things To Do
- Visit glorious sandy beaches at Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton.
- Book surfing lessons (ask for details).
- Go pony trekking on Exmoor (ask for details).
- Book a fly fishing lesson (ask for details).
- Go clay shooting (ask for details).
- Play golf at Saunton Sands.
- Arrange beauty treatments (ask for details).
- Visit The Valley of The Rocks and Watersmeet near Lynton and Lynmouth.
- Visit Clovelly.
- Take a boat trip from Ilfracombeto Lundy Island (summer only).
Pubs & Restaurants
The following pubs are recommended for their food
- Muddiford Inn, Muddiford.
- Pyne Arms, East Down.
- Poltimore Arms,Yarde Down.
- Royal Oak, Withypool.
- Venus Inn, Shallacombe.
- Masons Arms, Knowstone.
Price
The rents below are for adult guests and include continental breakfast, morning coffee and tea, 3 course dinner for adult guests and the services of butler for stays up to 5th January 2008.
| Nights: | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
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| 10 Guests | £4,700 | £5,550 | £7,200 | £8,750 | £10,200 | £11,550 | | 12 Guests | £5,400 | £6,660 | £8,400 | £10,200 | £11,520 | £12,180 | | 14 Guests | £5,880 | £7,770 | £9,520 | £11,200 | £12,600 | £12,740 | | 14 Guests + 4 Children & Nanny | £5,950 | £7,950 | £9,950 | £11,700 | £13,200 | £13,650 | | Christmas & New Year: | - | - | - | £12,320 | £13,750 | £13,950 |
Minimum rent during the high season (4 July to 5 September) seven nights
Restrictions
- Dogs - No dogs are permitted inside the House. Kennels are available in the Stables to the rear.
- Hen/stag parties - Sorry not permitted.
- Smoking - Not permitted inside the House.
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