The 45-acre Flear Estate is a picture-perfect country idyll with the added benefits of a host of the region's best beaches on the doorstep, a magnificent indoor pool & Spa complex, and a giant indoor Playbarn that has mini guests grinning from ear to ear come rain or shine. An acclaimed, and child-friendly, gastro-pub within a pleasant mile or so's walk.
Flear does family rejuvenation to a tee. Whether rambling through the woods, splashing about in the pool, messing about in the Playbarn or down by the stream, or even soaking in the views from the luxurious outdoor hot tub, the hectic pace of 'normal' daily life seems to melt away within a day or two of arrival, and that's before sampling the beauty and massage therapies in The treatment Room, or taking advantage of the local chef-made meal deliveries.
Owners Barney and Camilla are a young couple who have injected fresh energy and investment into Flear and, thanks to first-hand experiences with their own young boys ‘Roo and Percy, they have real insight into what it takes to make a successful break with tots in tow, plus handy tips and advice on exploring the area with little ones.
Accommodation Overview:
Linhay at Flear is a charming and spacious lodge, which sleeps 4 + infants in 1 king and 1 twin bedroom. Set in acres of beautiful country side it benefits from stunning country views along with an endless list of child friendly facilities, including an indoor play area, swimming pool and playground on its surrounding grounds. The lodge's high beamed ceilings and under floor heated stoned floors offer a sense of luxury and space. The lounge is made cosy with its warming log burner and comfy soft furnishings whilst it adjoining kitchen is contemporary finished with granite worktops and a large American style fridge/freezer. At the opposite end of the lounge is a doorway to the master suitewith king sized bed and a family bathroom complete with luxurious double ended bath- the perfect place for frazzled parents to relax!. From the gallery that runs the full length of the cottage is the twin bedroom with its own en-suite showerroom. Outside there is a lovely private garden and terrace which with its pretty views over the meadows beyond is a great spot for alfresco dining during the summer months.
Although there's little but tranquil rolling countryside and a family-friendly good food pub within walking distance, Flear is actually pretty well connected, as the pretty market town of Kingsbridge is within 10 minutes drive and has a great range of pubs, shops and bistros.
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Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 25%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 10:00
Reservation Deposit: 25%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Arrival: , Departure:
Price: GBP
Flear Farm is family-owned and run by us, Camilla and Barney Fawcett, and assisted by our little boy, Reuben and baby Percy. We have always loved the country and after several years chasing our tails in London, we decided that we wanted us and our children to have greater exposure to nature and a more traditional pace of life.
Keeping the cottages and the estate looking beautiful has been challenging but very rewarding, and we get a lot of our satisfaction from giving our families a super holiday and seeing them come back again the next year!
From the moment kids arrive they are enchanted by Flear Farm, most are splashing about in the indoor pool within minutes of arriving!! There is a large indoor play barn equipped with large trampoline, wooden swing set, soft play area and toys galore - perfect for a rainy day! There are acres of outdoor space for children to enjoy together with a Davis cup tennis court, picnic area and pitch and putt and a great BBQUE area which is perfect for balmy summer evening sausage sizzles following a day of building sandcastles on one of the local blue flag beaches! The resident Flear Dartmoor ponies - Yara and Abbie are always more than happy to be fed a tasty tit-bit, and our duck's love attention (and bread) down at the Duck Pond. Swimming lessons can be arranged in advance with the Flear office. A selection of childrens DVD's are also available to borrow when little legs just need some time to relax!
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![]() | Exeter Airport is within 2hrs drive |
![]() | There are a range of lovely sandy beaches within 10/15 minutes drive. |
![]() | The village of East Allington is within 1.5miles walk and boasts a respected and child friendly gastro pub in the form of the Fortescue Arms. |
![]() | There is a large indoor swimming pool suitable for the whole family, along with a sauna and outdoor hot tub for frazzled parents. Swimming lessons can be arranged at extra cost. |
![]() | There is a beauty and treatment room onsite where massages etc can be arranged. |
![]() | There is also an indoor play barn, with climbing frame and a children's play house ideal for if the British weather isn't behaving. |
![]() | A private chef can be arranged at extra cost. |
![]() | Babysitting can be arranged at extra cost. |
![]() | This child friendly cottage has a cot, highchair, baby bath, booster seat, toddler crockery and cutlery, and stairgate can be provided. |
![]() | Each cottage has a range of board games and DVDs for the whole family to enjoy. |
![]() | The indoor play room has table football, pool table and table tennis. |
![]() | Meals created by a local chef can be pre-ordered for delivery. Prices from £2.95-£5.95 per course |
![]() | There is a shared outdoor play ground for tots to enjoy with picnic tables for supervising parents. There is also a large trampoline and pitch and putt course. |
![]() | There's an onsite treatment room and massage and beauty therapy treatments can be pre-booked prior to arrival. |
![]() | stairgates provided |
![]() | The cottage has a wide decked balcony with dining furniture |
![]() | Wifi is provided in the cottage FOC |
![]() | There's a pony paddock and ponies Abby and Yara are cuddly and friendly, and adore carrots and nose pats! There's also ducks to feed. |
![]() | There are all weather tennis courts onsite and tennis lessons can be arranged. |
![]() | Multiple baby equipment is available. |
![]() | The cottage has a log burner with an initial supply of logs. |
![]() | There's a sunken hot tub outside the communal pool offering lovely rural views |
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Really enjoyable holiday destination, keeping our toddler out of the play barn was a real problem though.....be warned the children will not want to come home!!Review dated 20/11/2014
Brilliant for families quiet and relaxing and cosy. Great facilities a little worn in places but new owners full of plans. Nothing that would spoil a break and we would come againReview dated 05/05/2013
*Ratings by verified BFB guests who stayed here with young children.
Rated by 8 guests.