Longlands Devon is an award winning holiday resort nestled in a 17 acre secret valley on the border of Exmoor National Park (within the Dark Sky Reserve) and is situated within the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as the North Devon UNESCO biosphere. A truly world class and special location. There are few sites that can rival our stunning location and incredible views which is why we have been awarded "Gold" 5 times in the Tourism Excellence Awards. The space Although this listing is new, do check out the 100 x 5* reviews on G oogle for the Longlands Devon (Luxury Glamping) Holiday Resort where Lake View Farmhouse is located. Lake View Farmhouse is perfect for families with children or groups of friends looking to holiday in North Devon, as well as groups of respectful bachelorettes, retreat organisers, corporate retreats and micro events. Should your group be larger in size than 20 Guests, do enquire with the host with regards to additional accommodation which is available at this location. THE GROUNDS Lakeview Farmhouse at Longlands Devon benefits from it's own private garden, as well as shared access to the wider 17 acre "Longlands Luxury Glamping" resort. PRIVATE GARDENS There are 2 private gardens which the Farmhouse has exclusive access to, a wild flower garden to the side, and a totally secluded, generously sized lawn garden to the rear. The lawn garden overlooks the lake and has enviable views down the valley, towards the sea and is the perfect spot for watching the sun set over Combe Martin, or stargazing into the night sky admiring the Milky Way. You will find comfortable rattan furniture (seating 20) which also has dining capabilities should you choose to dine Alfresco in this truly beautiful setting, as well as two luxury sun loungers. Also located within the lawn garden is a Kadai fire bowl for use as a fire pit, as well as a professional BBQ Grill set. BBQ utensils provided, excluding coal. LONGLANDS RESORT The 17 acre resort consists of beautifully landscaped grounds which include a lake for wild swimming and rowing, a woodland with streamside walks, a cedar wood hot tub positioned on its own private deck overlooking the lake and an amenity field for lawn games. Guests will also benefit and utilise a large fire bowl by the lake which enable BBQ cooking for over 20 people with picnic tables for outdoors dining or simply enjoying it as a large fire pit for the entire group of guests. CEDAR WOOD HOT TUB Positioned on its very own deck above the lake, immerse yourself in the warm waters of our 6 persons hot tub and enjoy the spectacular views over the lake, through the valley and down to the sea and the setting sun. The hot tub is situated on its own terrace, in the bank above the lake. It also has its own changing room and outdoor shower. Our hot tub is for all guests in the resort to enjoy and can fit up to 6 people. Each booking benefits from a complimentary one hour “hot tub experience” session during your stay. Message the host for session times and to book. Additional sessions can be booked at £50 per hour, subject to availability. As our hot tub is not a jacuzzi, the bubbles to enjoy are those in your sparkling wine. The warm water of our hot tub is calm, clear and quiet. Just perfect for relaxing and unwinding. WILD SWIMMING IN THE LAKE Be sure to bring your swimming costume or wetsuit and hop in our lake for a wild swim. You will also find a large firepit located by the Lake for Guests to enjoy day or night, particularly perfect for large groups. Enjoy a wild swim in the lake and warm up by the firepit after, or gaze at the star filled sky at night. Longlands looks out onto one of the few Dark Sky Reserves in the world. Watching a full moon rise at dusk by the warm of the firepit is truly a memorable experience. Our lake can also be used for boating and we have a skiff named ‘Mini Bird’. She can hold two adults or one adult and 2 children. Life jackets of varying sizes are provided. Whilst Airbnb reference the Wild Swimming Lake as a "pool" in amenities, please note swimming facilities at Longlands Devon are a Natural, Wild Swimming Lake, not a man made swimming pool. WANDER THROUGH THE WOODS There are stream walks and nature trails in the woods, and lots of sticks with which to practice den and dam building. Our streamside and woodland walks are very sheltered, so are excellent even on both sunny and rainy days. LAWN GAMES We have a number of outdoor games. There is a football goal on the football field and a basketball and netball hoop, plus table tennis. INSIDE THE FARMHOUSE The striking focal point within the Farmhouse is the double-sided fireplace, crafted from natural stone and complemented with the rustic elegance of oak. This architectural centrepiece radiates warmth and charm, seamlessly connecting living spaces with its dual-sided design. The fireplace is both a functional masterpiece and a remarkable design feature. Inside the cosy snug you will find a 55" OLED Smart TV with access to the internet, Netflix and Spotify. HDMI cable also supplied. The open plan, farmhouse style chef's kitchen is the perfect space for entertaining. It is fully equipped with a Bertazzoni Professional Series 120cm induction top + griddle, electric double oven Range Cooker, 2 x Bosch silent dishwashers, an integrated NEF microwave, an American Fridge Freezer which dispenses both ice and filtered water, Tassimo coffee machine (capsules supplied), as well as instant coffee, teabags and sugar. Cooking utensils, pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and glassware are provided, as well as essentials such as salt, pepper, ketchup, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, bin bags, kitchen roll, rubber gloves, dishcloths, baking paper, tin foil, oven gloves and tea towels. The island bar within the kitchen seats 3 and the Dining Room seats 20 around a rustic oak dining table with comfortable padded oak chairs. For those looking to unwind and soak up the breath-taking views of Devon’s rolling hills, where nature’s beauty unfolds right before you, you will find comfortable armchairs and sofas in the light filled sun room, designed for ultimate relaxation. Also on the Ground floor are 2 bedrooms (bedroom 1 and bedroom 2), ideal for those with mobility issues who are unable to access a further 4 bedrooms on the first floor (bedrooms 3 – 6). Internet wi-fi available throughout with an average speed of 45MBPS.