Livermore Farm, Aylesbeare, Exeter, EX5 2DH

Introduction

                       
The central part of our house is believed to have been before the 17th century.  This part of the house was an old farm cob cottage.  This was added to and moderised by Clinton Estates in 1876, the result is an interesting house that has evolved over the centuries. The house is set in rolling countryside, just outside of the village of Aylesbeare in East Devon.

Whilst we aim to meet the needs of all our guests there are some period features which might make access difficult for people with limited mobility.  We have three bedrooms all of which are on the first floor of our house.

If you have any specific questions please feel free to call us and we will endeavour to help.

Pre-Arrival

We are not ideally suited to those travelling by car.  However we are served by the bus from Exeter to Sidmouth, the bus stop is some 10 minutes walk from the house.

Honiton, Feniton and Whimple stations (Waterloo/Exeter line) are 9, 6 and 3.5 miles away respectively. We can recommend taxi companies and K Cars have one suitable to carry a wheelchair. Taxi information is available from our website.

Overall directions are also available on our website, and we are happy to advise you of these when you book in.

We would be pleased to provide any information you need in large print by prior arrangement – we are unable to produce them in Braille.

Our website is www.livermorefarm.co.uk which gives full details of our house - you can contact us via phone on 01395 232351 or email stevesmith@livermorefarm.co.uk. Most mobile phone networks work in the house and we also have wi-fi internet available.

It is helpful to have an approximate time of arrival so we can be ready to welcome you. The house is open from 4:00pm.

Parking

                       
We have two drives.  Our main one is a gravel drive from the road to the house.  Those people using GPS to locate the farmhouse may end up at our other access, a farm track adjacent to Warren Cottage, the farm is signed 25m into the drive.  This is also access to the front of the house.

Guest parking is in the bays at the front of the house, and one space for those who have mobility difficulties at the side of the house. There is good lighting in front and at the side of the house. We help guests with their luggage, so please come and find us when you arrive.

Main entrance & reception

We have several entrances to the house and usually greet guests at the front entrance.  There are two steps approaching the front door at the front of the house. Once in the house there is a step down into the main part of the house.

There is a further small step into the dining room (130mm).  Once guests have arrived there is full access via the back door which is locked at night once guests are in.  This is level in access.

Dining/Sitting Room

The dining/sitting room is 5m x 4m and the door is 800mm wide. It has a carpeted floor and a large oak dinning table for breakfast and 2 comfortable sofas. The table is 740mm high and we have chairs are without arms. A high chair is available. Menus can be provided in large print by prior arrangement. The room is light by wall lights providing excellent lighting depending on the time of day. Large windows overlook the front garden. Books magazines and board games are available and the wood burning fire is lite on cold winters days.

Laundry

We have a utility room, which houses our laundry. We can hang wet/damp clothes in here to dry. We have an iron and board that we can put in a bedroom on request

Shop

Not available on site – nearest village shop is in West Hill and nearest town is Ottery St Mary.

Leisure facilities

Two public houses which also have restaurants are in 10 minutes walking distance of the farm.  These are the Aylesbeare Inn and the Halfway House.

Grounds and garden

Overall we the house is set in 15 acres.   The land to the front and side of the house is ours.  We run a small livery yard with up to 10 horses. We also have 8 chickens and a small herd of sheep.

The garden to the back and side of the house is laid to lawn and shrubs with vegetable plots to the side.  It has three seating areas, two patios and a gazebo, the gazebo is up some steps.  Tables and chairs are available throughout the year and guests can enjoy the garden whenever the weather permits.

The front garden houses a water feature and further seating areas.

Bedrooms

There are no bedrooms on the ground floor and a staircase with 11 steps (each 180mm high) and handrail lead to the first floor. Beds are standard single or double beds with access from each side. Each bedroom has an en-suite shower room with one step into the shower.

Summary of Information

An induction loop system is not available
All bedrooms are on the first floor
There is no lift to the first floor
Guest rooms are not adapted for wheelchair users
The ground floor is not level throughout
There are 11 steps from the ground floor to the first floor and a further three steps to two of the bedrooms.
The height of each step is between 180mm and 200mm
The width of corridors range from 1.15m to 1.85m
Beds can be made with sheets and blankets on request.
Foam and synthetic duvet and pillows are used.
Mains voltage is 230v. Shaver point also has 115v socket. There is an adapter plug available should our overseas guests require one.
Floors and rooms are not signed with numbers or names
Guests’ food can be stored in main refrigerator.
Fresh milk is available on request.
All corridors and rooms are well lit.
We do not allow animals in the house, all rooms are therefore free of animal hair.
Both owners have Food Hygiene certificates.
An information booklet in each room gives details of services provided including procedure in the event of a fire.
Please let us know of any special requirements at the time of booking.
We have an environmental policy to reduce our footprint as much as possible.

Drinking water is available from the taps throughout the house, including the guest rooms.  This water is from our own well, which is purified, tested and certified.
We are a non smoking house.

Contact Information

Jill and Steve Smith
Livermore Farm, Aylesbeare, Exeter EX5 2DH
Telephone: 01395 232351
Email: stevesmith@livermorefarm.co.uk
Website: www.livermorefarm.co.uk

Grid reference: 192068976 By air: T 50° 46.3’N 003° 19.1’W
Hours of operation: Arrivals from 4:00pm. Departures by 10:45am

Future Plans

To continually upgrade the accommodation.  During 2010 we plan to continue to improve the garden area.