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The Heart of The Elms
Step into the open-plan kitchen dining room and you'll soon discover why it's the heart of The Elms, bringing everyone together from the first morning coffee to relaxed evening meals. Spacious, light and welcoming, it's designed for families and groups to cook, dine and spend quality time together throughout their stay.
The well-equipped self-catering kitchen offers generous worktop space, ample storage and a large electric oven, making it easy to prepare everything from simple breakfasts to celebratory dinners for up to 12 guests. A seperate utility room provides an additional fridge freezer and washing machine, ideal for longer stays and larger groups.
Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen, the dining area ensures no one misses out on the conversation. At its centre is a bespoke dining table, handcrafted by a local carpenter in Shillingford, comfortably seating 12 guests. Overlooking the table is my handmade artwork celebrating Exmoor, inspired by the beautiful landscape and places to explore during your stay.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, enjoying a family roast or simply sharing stories after a day exploring Devon, this is a space designed to bring people together. And when the meal is over, the dishwasher can take care of the washing up while you unwind in the hot tub, relax in the lounge or enjoy the games room.
More than simply a place to cook and dine, this welcoming space is where conversations flow, celebrations begin and lasting holiday memories are made.
Kitchen Features
- Open-plan kitchen and dining room
- Seats up to 12 guests
- Bespoke dining table
- Large window with hot tub and countryside views
- Large electric cooker and hob
- Microwave/combi oven
- Dishwasher
- Undercounter fridge
- Large pots, pans, cookware, crockery and glasswear
- Ample cupboard and worktop space
- Two high chairs available
- Handmade Exmoor artwork
- Ideal for self-catering holidays, families and groups stays
Utility Room
- Additional fridge freezer in the utility room
- Washing machine
The lounge-space to relax and unwind
The separate ground floor lounge at The Elms offers a generous additional space to unwind after a busy day exploring the Devon countryside. Designed with families and larger groups in mind, it provides room for everyone to spread out while still enjoying time together.
Furnished with distinctive Chesterfield seating in soft charcoal grey fabric, the lounge blends timeless style with comfort and practicality, creating a welcoming space for multi-generational stays. High ceilings, a decorative ceiling rose, and large feature artwork reflect the character and heritage of this Georgian holiday home, while large windows bring in natural light and countryside views.
A woodburning stove, an inviting focal point during the cooler autumn and winter months. Logs and kindling are supplied from our own farm in Shillingford, with additional wood available throughout your stay, adding a thoughtful and homely touch. Morning coffee, chatting over a glass of wine or settling down for a film night, the lounge at The Elms is a space designed for connection and relaxation.
Lounge Features
- Separate ground floor lounge
- Chesterfield seating for groups
- Wood-burning stove
- Free logs and kindling supplied from our farm
- 55" Smart TV
- High ceilings and period feature
- Large windows with countryside views
- Ideal for families and multi-generational groups.
Ground Floor plan | The Elms
Explore the Ground Floor
Take a look around the ground floor of The Elms before you arrive.
The floor plan shows the spacious living areas, kitchen, dining room, utility room and the ground floor bedroom, helping you plan your stay and see how the house is laid out for families and groups.
At a glance
- Self check-in
- Parking by the door
- Rear entrance
- Utility room
- Ground-floor WC
- Ground-floor bedroom
- Access to cellar/games room
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Living room
- Access to front garden and hot tub
- Family and group friendly layout.
Thoughtfully designed with families and groups in mind, the ground floor combines character, comfort and practical living to help you feel at home from the moment you arrive.
Accessibility and practical information
Guests can park outside the rear entrance for easy unloading, particularly helpful for anyone with reduced mobility. Please note there are a few small steps throughout the group floor and a steep staircase down to the games room. Practical tiled flooring features in the entrance, utility room, hallway and kitchen, while the lounge and dining room are carpeted for added comfort.
Ground floor bedroom
Also on the ground floor is Elder, a comfortable double bedroom with walk-in shower and sink. Ideal for guests who prefer to avoid stairs, it offers privacy and convenience for multi-generational holidays. While not suitable for wheelchair users, it provides easier access for those with limited mobility.
Please note The Elms is not wheelchair accessible due to several small steps and the stone chipped driveway.