The hamlet
of Rull nestles at the foot of the Blackdown Hills,
which have been afforded the official status of "designated
area of outstanding natural beauty", a classification
designed to promote tourism whilst restricting unwanted
development. The natural charm of the area has been
delightfully preserved; gentle ambience remains.
The view from the converted cottages is quietly beautiful;
typically English, typically Devon. The sitting rooms
of each cottage have Georgian style wooden French windows
that frame the valley perfectly; just sit and relax.
A small stream, the rumoured
home of the odd trout, trickling in the summer, gushing
in the winter, can be heard from the decking on the
east side of the cottages. Swimming Pool (25 ft x 14 ft x 48"
deep).
When you venture down to the stream you will find a
garden, delightful bridges crossing the water and a
wooden deck area surrounded by a few fruit trees we
grandiosely refer to as "the orchard". In the summer
you have a difficult choice: keep your drinks cool in
the stream, or use the fridge in your cottage whilst
relaxing on the decking outside your own front door?
Decisions, decisions! A holiday should be made of these.
It really is a beautiful spot.
Brook View Cottage has one
conventional twin-bedded bedroom with an additional
double bedded sleeping space in the open plan, loft
style bedroom, galleried onto the beamed lounge roof
space. The lounge adjoins a full equipped
kitchenette
with everything you will need for a comfortable stay.
Garden Cottage has one twin
bedded bedroom and one bunk bedded bedroom with additional
double bedded sleeping space in a larger hay loft style
room, again galleried to the lounge. Both cottages feature
sturdy beams under a cathedral style roof space and
are tastefully furnished.
The floors are tiled with warm terracotta and Mexican
rugs are dotted here and there. We have designed the
layouts to allow for wheelchair use if accompanied by
a carer. We are sure you will find them to your liking.
A complimentary bottle of
wine awaits your arrival.
The Cottages have full wireless internet (WiFi)
service for connecting your own wireless-enabled
PC or laptop.
Pets are welcome. We do,
however, say no to puppies. If you bring your dog, please
bear in mind that we have two barn cats and our neighbours
have some free range geese and chickens. Please keep
dogs on a lead whilst within the site.
We welcome children. We hope that one of the benefits
you will enjoy as much as we do is the peace and
tranquillity of this quiet valley
setting. Bed linen and towels are not provided.
We can arrange horse riding
from a choice of two excellent local stables. There
are many equestrian activities available. Choose from
formal lessons to long wooded valley hacks, or perhaps
even a "pub ride". Located about a mile away are the
racing stables of Stuart Kittow, a renowned horse trainer.
The horses can be seen each morning on the all-weather
gallop. Stable visits can be organised by arrangement.
Half a mile away is the village of Ashill where you
will find the Ashill Inn. A little further is the village
of Kentisbeare where there is a post office and The
Wyndham Arms that boasts a fair menu.
Uffculme is 2.5 miles away.
Here there are a handful of shops, including a Co-Op
and a post office, and a couple of Pubs, The George
and The Ostler. You will also find the Veterinary Surgery.
This area is great for cycling or walking. Step out
of your front door and you are immediately in walking,
cycling and riding territory. There is trout fishing
in the nearby village of Sheldon, and all manner of
dangerous activities going on at a private airfield
at Dunkeswell: Microlights,
Parachuting, Rally Driving,
Biplanes and other flying
activities. As well as Trout
Fishing, Sheldon also has its own Gliding
Club that sits atop the escarpment facing towards the
sea and the Cathedral City of Exeter. Both coasts are
within easy reach if you fancy a day at the beach.
We hope that you decide to stay at Rull Cottages and
that you thoroughly enjoy your visit. We will do everything
we can to make your stay comfortable.
Whether you come to Devon for all it has to offer or
just to sit and relax, we hope you choose to stay with
us again and again. Thank you for your enquiry. We look
forward to welcoming you.
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| Tourist
Information Centre: 01884
255827 |
Horse
Riding
Heazle Riding Centre: 01823 680280
www.heazle.co.uk
Sheldon Equestrian Centre: 01823 681118
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Golf
Tiverton Golf Club:
01884 252187
Padbrooke Park, Cullompton:
01884 38286
Chulmleigh Golf Club:
01769 580519
www.chumleighgolf.co.uk
Downes Crediton Golf Club:
01363 773025
Tiverton Parkway Golf Range:
01884 820908 |
Trout
Fishing
Bellbrook Valley Trout Fishery:
01398 351292
Goodiford Mill Fisheries, Kentisbeare:
01884 266233
Grand Western Canal Country Park:
01884 254072
Hatswell, Tiverton:
01884 253016
Hollies Trout Farm & Fishery, Honiton: 01404 841428
Millhayes, Cullompton:
01884 266412
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Microlights
Somerset Microlights, Dunkeswell:
01404 891880
www.somerset-microlights.com
Wright Flight Microlights, Bridgewater: 01398 351568
Parachuting
Devon & Somerset Parachute School, Dunkeswell: 08700
759 348
www.skydiveukltd.com
Biplanes
& other flying activities
Exeter Flying Club:
01392 367 653
Devon School of Flying, Dunkeswell:
01404 891643
www.dsft.co.uk
Skydive UK, Tiverton:
07071 224334
Devon & Somerset Gliding Club:
01404 841386 |
Rally
Driving / 4 x 4
West Country Rally School, Dunkeswell: 01404 891122
Southwest Off-Road Driving Centre, Newton Abbott:
01364 661557 |
Clay
Pigeon Shooting
Shalden Shooting School, Tiverton:
01398 331021 |
Sports
Centres
Cullompton: 01884 32853
Wellington: 01823 663010
Honiton : 01404 42325 |
Watersports
Diver Training School, Exmouth:
01395 266300
Exmouth Windsurfing Centre:
01395 276599
Haven Banks Outdoor Ed. Centre:
01392 434668
Saddles & Paddles:
01392 424241 |
Swimming
Pools
Wellington: 01823 663010
Tiverton: 01884 254221
Exeter: 01392 265898 |
Tennis
Hemyock Tennis Club:
01823 680664
Tiverton:
01884 254221
Willand Tennis Club:
01884 820803 |
Cinemas
Odeon, Taunton & Exeter:
0870 5050 007
Tivoli, Tiverton:
01884 252157 |
Theatres
Northcott, Exeter:
01392 493493
Brewhouse, Taunton:
01823 283244 |
| Restaurants/Pubs
(recommended)
Five Bells, Clyst Hydon:
01884 277288
Globe at Appley, Wellington:
01823 672327
Half Moon, Clay Hydon:
01823 680291
Keepers Cottage, Kentisbeare:
01884 266247
Drewe Arms, Broadhembury:
01404 841267
Fisherman's Cot, Bickleigh, Tiverton:
01884 855237
Culm Valley Inn, Culmstock:
01884 840354
Curry
Houses
Tandoori Spice, Cullompton:
01884 32060
Natraj Tandoori, Taunton ***:
01823 288876
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Fish
& Chips
Hemyock:
01823 680811
Wed, Fri, Sat 12.00-14.00, 18.00-21.30, Thu 18.00-21.30
Willand:
01884 820295
Mon-Sat 12.00-14.00, 17.30-22.00. Sun closed
Cullompton:
01884 32667
Opening Times:
Mon,Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 12.00-13.45, 17.30-23.00 Sun
18.00-23.00. Tue closed |
Bowling
Clubs
Hemyock Bowling Club:
01823 681043
Padbrook Park Indoor Bowling Club:
01884 34344 |
Uffculme
Veterinary Surgeon:
01884 841317
Opening Times:
Mon-Fri 8.45-9.15, 16.00-17.00,
Sat 11.00-12.00
24 hr emergency: 01884
32228 |
Uffculme
Post Office
Opening Times:
Mon-Fri 9.00-13.00, 14.00-15.30,
Sat 9.00-13.00.
Collections:
Mon-Fri 10.15 & 17.00, Sat 10.15, Sun 12.00
Nearest post box - The Ford (towards Sheldon) |
Groceries
Co-op, Uffculme
Opening Times:
Mon/Sat 8.00- 22.00 Sun 9.00-20.00
Londis (Osmond House Stores), Uffculme Opening Times:
Mon-Sat 7.00-20.00 Sun 8.30-12.00 |
Garage
(repairs)
Station Garage, Uffculme: 01884 840247
Nearest Petrol:
Shell, Junction 27, M5 8.00-20.00 |
Public
Transport
British Rail:
0845 748 49 50
Devon Bus:
01392 382800
National Express Coaches:
0121 432 8477 |
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