We sometimes ask ourselves if we are foolish or mad to take on the projects we do!
Each property based in Knowstone North Devon has been either lovingly restored or built and sometimes a bit of both.
Enfield House is a 13th century workers cottage we bought in 2016. We then spent the next 3 years restoring it inside and out. The end result is a truly romantic retreat. This 13th century thatched cottage hideaway is an intoxicating mix of the old and new where 21st century luxuries are artfully combined with original features to create a stunning place to stay.
Luckett Farm is a 16th century farm/manor house we managed to buy in late 2019. The property had sadly fallen into a state of disrepair, our first winter ( a very wet one) was spent with tarpaulins on the thatched roof, various creatures living in our leaky roof and no heating! By the summer of 2021 we had a new
North Devon’s large areas of open moorland, rolling hills and farmland provide a sense of remoteness and tranquillity rare in southern Britain today. Spectacular coastal views, deep wooded valleys, high sea cliffs and fast flowing streams all combine to form a rich and distinct mosaic.
It is a landscape that has inspired poets writers and artists for hundreds of years and continues to inspire people today.
If its a rural escape your after look no further.