Discover the delights of North Devon from this truly unique holiday home. Tawstock Castle, a Grade II listed bailey castle with original parts dating to the 18th Century, is a luxury self catering holiday retreat which stands proudly on a rounded hill top with wonderful views of Devon through 360 degrees, from Saunton Burrows and the sea to the north west and overlooking the open countryside of the Taw valley to the south and east.

Tawstock Castle is situated in open countryside and yet is conveniently close to all the facilities of the Devonshire market town of Barnstaple. The holiday retreat is immediately surrounded by lawned gardens of about an acre that are enclosed by a circular bailey. It sits in approximately eight acres of its own parkland.

This holiday at a glance

• Sleeps eight guests.
• Four bedrooms (two circular), two en-suite bathrooms and one shower room on the ground floor.
• Wood burning fire.
• Wonderfully private castellated roof terrace.
• Secure enclosed gardens with electric entry gates.
• Ample parking.
• WiFi.
• Sorry, no pets.
• The two tower bedrooms are not suitable for children under twelve years old or guests with mobility difficulties.
• Please ensure children are supervised at all times on the roof terrace and tower lookout.
• Minimum of a three night stay.

Additional features

• 35' reception room with ornate panelled ceiling and turrets to the corners.
• Microwave, fridge/freezer, drinks fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
• Plasma 42 inch Freesat HD TV, DVD player. TV with Playstation 3.
• CD and radio with iPod dock.
• Travel cot and high chair available on request.
• Garden furniture and barbecue (April to September).
• Helipad.

This Grade II listed bailey castle with parts dating from the 18th century stands on a hilltop with wonderful views of Devon through 360 degrees. It sits in approximately eight acres of its own parkland, conveniently close to Barnstaple.

The cottage has an enclosed garden
The cottage has an open fire - perfect for that authentic country cottage feeel on a winters evening

Short Stays
This cottage can be booked for a short break


Family Breaks
This cottage sleeps more than 2 - perfect for families of all ages

Pets are not permitted at this cottage