Historic Watermill Cottage between Dartmoor and Exmoor with 4 acres of parkland

Lapford Mill Cottage overlooks the courtyard and leat serving the old watermill. The cottage has separate living and kitchen-dining areas downstairs with a W/C cloakroom, a Master bedroom with a King-size timber bed, family bathroom with shower-bath and twin room with three full size single beds which can be configured as a second double and a single.

The spacious modern kitchen boasts slate flagstone floor with a large oak dining table (extendable to 6+persons) overlooking the mill grounds. Kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, induction hob and cooker, microwave, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, four-slice toaster, washing machine and large fridge-freezer.

Through the inner door to the spacious sitting room with comfy seating for four+ persons, WC cloakroom and a piano which is tuned regularly. Also has a smart Tv and internet connection with good speeds.

The cottage shares a private gated courtyard with the old watermill serving barista coffees, great local produce breakfasts (please check availability) and a licensed bar on the grain store floor during high season.

The old mill is described as one of the most intact in the area and is open to visitors at weekends during the Summer. Boasting a licensed bar serving local draft ale, larger and cider, along with a full selection of wines and spirits. The owner is also happy to open the mill privately for cottage residents and their guests who would like to see the historic machinery, host visiting friends or just to sit in the leather club chairs by the log burner and enjoy a glass or two after a long day!

The grounds of the mill comprise of a small private wheel-garden, which houses the 12-foot waterwheel, and a further 4 acres of private parkland beyond.

Across the road from the mill courtyard is a small private woodland along the Lapford Yeo river with a fire pit and our timber loft (a cabin on stilts!) for fishing, cooking, wildlife watching and relaxing. For health and safety reasons, the woodlands facilities are available by prior arrangement with the owner when available.

Lapford village has a well stocked large Spar and forecourt open to 10pm every day and an excellent dog-friendly village pub with a generous menu, all within short walking distance from Lapford Mill. There are numerous scenic walks around the area and the vast Eggesford forest offers river walks and a great place for all to explore.