Pickwell Manor is set in a beautiful countryside location within six acres of garden and grounds. The grounds offer glorious views over the surrounding Devon countryside to the nearby coast, less than half a mile away.
The Manor is just five minutes’ drive from the golden sands of Putsborough beach as well as the pretty village of Georgeham with its quaint pubs, village shop and Post Office.
If you prefer to get out into the wild, there is a scenic 20-minute walk down through fields to the beach.
The property has been thoughtfully divided into ten apartments, which retain the building’s historic features at the same time as offering beautiful and well-equipped holiday accommodation.
Each of our ten self-catering apartments are full of historic features and charm, as well as providing beautiful and thoughtfully-equipped holiday accommodation. For something a little different, take a look at our three boutique treehouses hidden away in our woods.
Apartments
Having been the main family home for decades, Grace is a very spacious apartment offering over 2,000 square feet to stretch out in. It has its own private courtyard and is situated on the ground floor, centrally within the building, but accessed from the rear of the main house.
Grace was once the main hub of the house, featuring the grand kitchen and lounge, with high ceilings, a working fireplace, original decorative kitchen range and plenty of historic character. The master bedroom boasts a stunning free-standing bath and modern en-suite shower room. The apartment has access to its own private wet room and laundry room, perfect for the return from a day in the sea.
Sleeps 9 across 4 bedrooms (‘Z beds’ for younger children can be made available for a small charge).
Bedroom 1: Super king bed, with in room bath and ensuite shower room.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds.
Bedroom 3:Double bed, and single day bed.
Bedroom 4: Twin beds.
There is a shared family bathroom with large bath, walk in shower and toilet.
A private laundry room and wet room complete with shower and toilet is situated just inside the front door.
Superfast fibre internet connection.
55” LG smart TV (bedroom 1 also has a TV).
Dining and lounge seating for twelve.
Self-catering – the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might need.
A large double electric AGA style oven with hobs, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, two dishwashers.
Linen and towels are included (please bring your own beach towels).
Access to shared tumble dryer and washing lines.
Shared terrace, garden, BBQ, surf/bike store, tennis court and games room on site.
Affinity is a light and bright apartment covering 2,000 square feet. Accessed via the main manor house front door, it is situated on the first floor at the head of the grand staircase. You enter the apartment into an exceptionally large kitchen, dining and living space. This room is perfect for chatting, letting the children play or watching a film whilst cooking the dinner.
The whole apartment is beautifully finished and has a great sense of history. High ceilings are complemented by feature fireplaces and beams, and original oak panel doors. Neutral soft furnishings add to this elegance. There are stunning views from the south-facing stone mullion windows over the formal garden, countryside and coast.
All the rooms are a good size, but the master bedroom is a spectacularly large room; furnished with a super-king mahogany sleigh bed. The family bedroom faces south, and is both light and bright for much of the day.
Sleeps 7 across 3 bedrooms (‘Z beds’ for younger children can be made available for a small charge).
Bedroom 1: Super-king bed, an ensuite lavatory, and bath in the room.
Bedroom 2: Super-king bed, a daybed, and a shared grand bathroom.
Bedroom 3: Twin beds and a shared grand bathroom.
Self–Catering: A kitchen with everything you might need.
Superfast fibre internet connection.
Flat screen TV.
DVD player, flat screen TV.
Dining seating for 10 and lounge seating for 8.
A double oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, granite worktops.
Linen and towels included (please bring your own beach towels).
Access to washing machines, tumble dryer and washing lines.
Shared terrace, garden, BBQ, surf/bike store, tennis court and games room onsite.
Bliss is a very spacious apartment offering over 2,000 square feet to stretch out in. Accessed via the main manor house front door, it is situated on the first floor at the top of the grand staircase.
Bliss is a beautifully appointed apartment, with high ceilings and feature fireplaces in each room, original oak panel doors and a historic character. The lounge and front bedroom boast stunning views from the south-facing stone mullion windows over the formal garden, countryside and coast.
Sleeps 10 across 4 bedrooms (‘Z beds’ for younger children can be made available for a small charge).
Bedroom 1: Super-king bed with in-room bath and en-suite lavatory and shower room.
Bedroom 2: Super-king bed, single bed, and a shared lavatory and shower room.
Bedroom 3: King bed with a shared lavatory and shower room.
Bedroom 4: King bed and a single, OR three singles, with ensuite bathroom with shower over bath.
Superfast fibre internet connection.
55” LG smart TV.
Dining and lounge seating for ten.
Self-catering – the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might need.
A large double oven with gas hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, dishwasher.
Linen and towels are included (please bring your own beach towels).
Access to washing machines, tumble dryer and washing lines.
Shared terrace, garden, BBQ, surf/bike store, tennis court and games room on site.
The Nook
If you’ve ever fancied your very own hot tub on holiday, then you might be in luck. The Nook is a cedar-clad 6-man hot tub hidden away in our grounds, powered by renewable energy and it even has its own footpath through the woods.
If you’re staying in Affinity, Bliss or Grace and you’d like to hire it for your group’s exclusive use during your stay, then let us know when you book - and if it’s available then it’s yours to use as much as you’d like.
Jubilee is entered via the west-wing entrance hall. Just go up the stairs to the first floor and the apartment is straight in front of you. You’re tucked away in the heart of the Manor house here and there’s plenty of room for all six of you.
The kitchen is beautifully set out with solid wood doors, granite worktops. There is a dining table and ample space for cooking and socialising. Both the lounge and the kitchen are spacious, bright rooms with south-facing stone mullion windows showing delightful views out to the front lawn of the Manor, and the rolling Devon countryside beyond. A great place to plan your day over breakfast, enjoy a relaxing evening meal or curl up in front of the woodburner with a good book.
Sleeps 6 across 3 bedrooms (a Z-bed for a child can be included in the lounge for a small charge).
1 King bed, 1 double bed, 2 single beds (twin room).
2 bathrooms with a total of 2 showers and a bath.
Superfast fibre internet connection.
Flat screen smart TV.
Woodburning fire.
Flat screen TV.
Dining seating for 6 and lounge seating for 6.
Linen and towels are included (please bring your own beach towels).
Self–catering – the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might need.
A fridge and freezer, hob, grill, microwave/combi oven, single fan oven and dishwasher.
Access to washing machines, tumble dryer and washing lines.
Shared terrace, garden, BBQ, surf/bike store, tennis court and games room on site.
You enter Serenity via the west-wing entrance hall, up the stairs to the second floor.
It's a firm favourite with many of our guests for the views, light and space that it offers.
It is a great apartment for either a couple on their own or a family. The children’s beds cleverly stow away behind doors if they are not needed or provide an exciting den if they do. The kitchen is generously proportioned so you can cook up a feast if you fancy. The views out to the front garden through the mullion windows are far-reaching and full of green fields.
Sleeps 4 + 1 in 1 bedroom and a lounge.
1 king bed, 1 child’s single bed, 1 trundle bed (beneath single bed) and 1 single sofa-bed.
Superfast fibre internet connection.
43” Flat Screen Smart TV.
Dining seating for 6 and lounge seating for 6.
Linen and towels are included (please bring your own beach towels).
Bathroom with bath and shower over.
Self-catering – the kitchen comes fully-furnished with everything you might need.
A fridge and freezer, hob, microwave, double oven, toaster, dishwasher, granite worktops.
Access to washing machines, tumble dryer and washing lines.
Shared terrace, garden, BBQ, surf/bike store, tennis court and games room on site.
You get to Divine via the west-wing entrance hall, up the stairs to the second floor. A warm, cosy and very light apartment, Divine has windows on both sides letting light stream in at all times of day.
Divine is fun and colourful, with a hand-made wooden mirror, sink stand and original canvas paintings. The bedroom is spacious with an angled, lofty, ceiling. Zip-link beds provide a king–size or twin choice – whatever your preference (please let us know when booking).
Sleeps 2 + 2 in 1 bedroom and a lounge (‘Z beds’ for younger children can be made available for a small charge).
1 king / twin bed and 1 double sofa-bed.
Superfast fibre internet connection.
Flat screen TV.
DVD player, flat screen TV.
Dining seating for 4 and lounge seating for 4.
Linen and towels are included (please bring your own beach towels).
Bathroom with a shower over the bath.
Self–catering – the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might need.
A fridge and freezer, hob and double oven, granite worktops, microwave and dishwasher.
Access to washing machines, tumble dryer and washing lines.
Shared terrace, garden, BBQ, tennis court, surf/bike store and games room on site.
Constance is entered via the west-wing entrance hall, up the stairs to the second floor. The front door opens to a hallway which stretches out to become a generous lounge. This was the original, unused loft space and is now a wonderful, spacious apartment, with ample room for a family.
Its secret is that it's the only apartment in the west wing with its own private outdoor space – double doors open out onto the roof where we have some fabulous, private decking for outdoor dining, and two outdoor baths where you can soak away the days activities or star gaze. Or just sit out here and and listen to the rolling sea while you cuddle up with a mug of tea and a good book.
Sleeps 2 + 2 in 1 bedroom and a partitioned bunk room within the lounge (1 additional ‘Z bed’ for younger children can be made available for a small charge. This can only be accommodated in the bedroom).
1 double bed and 1 built in bunk bed.
Private roof top decking area with patio furniture and two outdoor baths (we request that guests are sensitive to their neighbours after 9pm).
Superfast fibre internet connection.
Flat screen TV.
Dining seating for 4 and lounge seating for 4.
Linen and towels are included (please bring your own beach towels).
Bathroom with a shower over the bath.
Self– catering; the kitchen contains everything you might need.
A fridge and freezer, hob, grill, double oven, microwave, toaster, granite worktops & dishwasher.
Access to washing machines, tumble dryer and washing lines.
Shared terrace, garden, BBQ, tennis court, surf/bike store and games room on site.
Our former laundry, Amity is now a cosy cottage for two. It has a light, airy beach-hut feel and is packed full of unique features. It is a perfect hideaway – whether for a romantic weekend, a walking holiday, a surfing break or a simple space to unwind and explore North Devon.
In Amity there are beautiful driftwood finds, a bespoke hazel wood bannister, mezzanine bedroom, a pallet bed and dust sheet blinds. There are old bottles forming a window, and the shelving unit is made with breeze blocks. Once you get used to them, you'll love the ladder-like stairs!
Sleeps 2 (sorry no children or babies).
1 double bed.
Superfast fibre internet connection.
Flat screen TV.
Dining seating for 2 and lounge seating for 2.
Private hot tub
Staircase may not be suitable for the elderly or those with restricted mobility.
Private garden area with outdoor table and chairs.
Linen and towels are included (please bring your own beach towels).
Self-catering – the kitchen is fully furnished with everything you might need.
Fridge and small freezer section, toaster, double oven and hob.
Access to washing machines, tumble dryer and washing lines.
Shared terrace, garden, BBQ, tennis court, surf/bike store and games room on site.
Our 16th century private chapel has been sensitively and lovingly brought into the 21st century. It has not changed from the outside and looks every bit as it did back when the Lord and Lady of the Manor were privately saying their prayers.
We have styled this building as an amorous hide-away – which felt only natural as this building feels like it has romance in its very stones! It is small, cosy and intimate. The design has been heavily influenced by camper van style living. The two-ring hob, 50′s diner-style seating and welsh blanket headboard all help give that 'holiday-escape' feel.
The double shower in the wet-room downstairs is glorious. The bed is comfortable and the quiet of the Devon countryside is sublime. The ladder-like stairs take a bit of getting used to, but once you've mastered them, they are great fun!
1 double bed and dining seating for two.
Superfast fibre internet connection.
Flat screen TV.
Private decked area with outside furniture, planting and hot tub.
Ladder style staircase may not be suitable for elderly or those with restricted mobility.
Linen and towels are included (please bring your own beach towels).
Wet-room with shower.
Self–catering – a beautiful hand-made kitchen containing everything you might need.
A small fridge with freezer in top compartment and two–ring hob and a double oven.
Access to washing machines, tumble dryer and washing lines.
Shared terrace, garden, BBQ, tennis court, surf/bike store and games room on site.
Treehouses
Ever wanted to wake up in a tree, just half a mile from the ocean?
Here at Pickwell Manor, our wonderful main house is very often the star of the show with its beautiful apartments and high, soaring ceilings.
But we love the acres of grounds too, including the gorgeous, sprawling woods that sit either side of the main house. Whether it’s the blanket of April bluebells or the falling leaves in Autumn, the woods here are always changing, always magical, always alive.
Best of all is the view you get when you’re standing amongst the trees, looking west to the Atlantic Ocean and the breathtaking views of the coastline just half a mile away. If you’re really lucky you can sometimes hear the sound of the ocean whooshing through the trees as it comes up from the beach below.
The treehouses
We’ve always wanted to make it as easy as possible for everyone who stays with us to enjoy the woods and feel connected to the landscape as much as possible. It’s why we created the family nature trail, a firepit and tyre swings for children.
Then one day we thought, wouldn’t it be brilliant if you could live outside too? If you could come and play in the woods for a few days in your very own stylish, boutique treehouse, hidden away from the world?
That’s why we have introduced three bespoke, handmade treehouses into the woods here at Pickwell Manor, The Hideaway and The Loft, designed for couples who want the ultimate romantic treetop retreat and The Den, as a family retreat.
The construction
Designed and built in the UK by the award-winning Simon Parfett and his Somerset company Bower House, The Loft tree house is in the West Woods and The Hideaway tree house is found in the East Woods, either side of the manor house. The Den was built by Round house designs of Bristol and fitted out by local craftsmen.
The treehouses are built with a combination of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology, for a mix of down-to-earth simplicity with enough extravagances to make you feel pampered.
In keeping with our ethos here, they’re completely sustainable too. All their heat and light comes from our own solar panels and the water is from our own natural spring.
Your escape starts here
Your getaway starts the moment you arrive at Pickwell. You’ll get your own parking spot with a wooden hut that contains a wheelbarrow to transport your luggage (if you need it) and a lantern to help light your way at night in the woods.
Follow the trail into the woods and discover your treehouse waiting for you, its lights twinkling through the trees. There is a winding wooden staircase up to an entrance deck and your front door. Inside you’ll find everything you need for a couple of days of recharging your body and mind.
A heavenly haven for you and your partner/friend awaits inside, small enough to be intimate but large enough to feel luxurious. The open plan interiors are handcrafted from larch and oak, all using sustainable trees indigenous to this country.
There’s a King Size bed from which you can see the surrounding woodland from your pillow. We want you to stretch out and feel at home, so there’s a full-length wardrobe plus a proper kitchen and a living area with your very own woodburner, where you can also enjoy dinner for two. There’s also an en suite shower room and loo. The Den has two full size bunk beds as well.
All treehouses open out onto large, seated balconies, and each one has its own hot tub to soak away your cares. You can sit out under the North Devon sky and enjoy simple pleasures like the sounds of the ocean waves down on the beach below, and the sight of the dark night sky full of stars, far away from city lights.
Hide away from it all in a luxury treehouse that’s dog-friendly and has its own hot tub.
The Hideaway is nestled in our East woods with tranquil views over fields and sea to Hartland Point.
A heavenly haven for you and your partner/friend awaits inside, small enough to be intimate but large enough to feel luxurious. The open plan interiors are handcrafted from larch and pine, all using sustainable trees indigenous to this country. Whatever the weather, your very own luxury hot tub will soak your troubles away, as you kick back and enjoy a glass of complimentary fizz.
There’s a luxury king size bed from which you can see the rolling hills from your pillow. We want you to stretch out and feel at home, so there’s a full-length wardrobe with mirror, plus a proper kitchen and a living area with your very own wood burner, where you can enjoy a cosy dinner for two. There’s also a spacious en suite shower room and loo.
This treehouse was designed with the surrounding wood in mind. Colours reflect the hues of the bark, so visible from every window. There is even a nod to the Pickwell bees who have their home in one of the gardens nearby (don’t worry, they are not too nearby!) and produce the most clear and delicious honey nurtured from all the wildlife they discover in the environs.
The Hideaway is just that. A place to hide; to hunker-down; to sleep well in the delicious big bed - find yourself again and connect with nature. Our hope is that our interior will blend with the wood around you and reflect the outside, within.
All treehouses open out onto a large seated balcony. You can sit out under the North Devon sky and enjoy simple pleasures, like the sounds of the ocean waves down on the beach below, and the sight of the dark night sky full of stars, far away from city lights.
1 king-size bed and dining seating for two.
Wood burner.
Superfast fibre internet connection.
Linen and towels are included (please bring your own beach towels).
En-suite shower room.
Self–catering – a beautiful hand-made kitchen containing everything you might need.
A small fridge with freezer in top compartment and two–ring hob and a double oven.
Access to washing machines, tumble dryer and washing lines.
Private balcony area with hot tub, outside furniture and BBQ.
2 x handmade wooden belly boards for you to use in the sea.
Shared terrace, garden, tennis court, surf/bike store and games room on site.
Try out your very own slice of loft living, with this luxury treehouse complete with hot tub
The Loft hangs high above the mighty pine trees of the West Wood, overlooking the ocean below. It brings the outside in, inspired by the soft, flowing shape of the tree house itself. So it’s full of modern, contemporary shapes that combine with the earthy, natural world that surrounds it.
Outside, funky contemporary chairs and a large hammock await on the decking entrance, perfect for stargazing at night while wrapped up in a warm, soft blanket, or whiling away a lazy afternoon in the treetops. Or hop into your very own hot tub out on the terrace and warm up while enjoying a glass of something cold.
Inside you’ll love the warm, handcrafted oak and walnut interiors. It’s small enough to be cosy but large enough to feel luxurious, with plenty of small plants to make the place feel as alive inside as the woods are outside.
There are lots of little thoughtful touches inside that we hope you’ll love, from the teapot kettle to make your tea - to the excellent bluetooth radio speaker to make your tunes.
There’s a luxurious King Size bed from which you can see down to the ocean from your pillow, and plenty of robes, towels and hot water bottles to help you cosy up on chilly winter nights.
We want you to stretch out and feel at home, so there’s a full-length wardrobe plus a proper kitchen, stocked with beautiful Nkuku bowls, cups and plates.
There’s a cosy living area with your very own woodburner, and you can also enjoy dinner for two at the beautiful copper-topped breakfast table.
Pop a log into the burner, settle back onto the sofa and luxuriate in the warmth of a crackling wood fire. There’s also an en-suite loo and shower room. Enjoy a wash from the beautiful hollowed-out stone basin and a drench shower.
Heading outside, the Loft opens out onto a large seated balcony with views down to the sea. There are benches built under the eaves of the treehouse so you can gaze at the Atlantic Ocean splashing the rocks of Baggy Point below. Here you can sit out under the North Devon sky and enjoy simple pleasures like the whoosh of the ocean waves down on the beach below, and the sight of the dark night sky full of stars, far away from city lights.
Sleeps 2
1 king-size bed and dining seating for two.
Wood burner.
Superfast fibre internet connection.
Linen and towels are included (please bring your own beach towels).
En-suite shower room.
Self–catering – a beautiful hand-made kitchen containing everything you might need.
A small fridge with freezer in top compartment and two–ring hob and a double oven.
Access to washing machines, tumble dryer and washing lines.
Private balcony area with hot tub, outside furniture and BBQ.
2 x handmade wooden belly boards for you to use in the sea.
Shared terrace, garden, tennis court, surf/bike store and games room on site.
Welcome to your very own den, made for all the family to enjoy.
The Den soars high up and hidden away in the woods to the west of the manor house. It’s the perfect spot in which to hunker down and experience nature in all its raw glory, while treating yourself to a few days of well-earned luxury.
Your first sight of our newest, boldest treehouse won’t disappoint, as you ascend to this 4-bed treetop beauty via its imposing wooden staircase, which winds around the fairy-lit trees and brings you to your lofty new home.
We’ve designed a large, expansive balcony that wraps around the cedar treehouse and means you can live outside in the tree canopy as much as you like. The beautifully-sturdy chestnut handrails will give parents peace of mind, and we’ve put in gates at either end of the balcony so that you can create a large indoor-outdoor space for even the most relentlessly curious of little people.
Inside, we’ve taken our inspiration from the clean lines of Scandinavian design, with the pale cedar wood interiors contrasting the jet black frames of the windows. You’ll sleep like logs in our luxury king-sized bed, framed by its majestic antique bedhead. Simply stow your cases underneath the bed and take a tour of the rest of your new home.
We’ve hand-made smart storage solutions everywhere, from the wardrobe’s custom-built shelves and double hanging rails, to the pull-out drawers that form the steps in the bunk room, or the recessed cupboards that store everything you’ll need in the handbuilt kitchen.
Curl up on one of the adult-size beds in the bunk room and dream about living in the woods forever. We’ve put USB charging points in here too, as well as blinds that should keep even the earliest riser fast asleep until a more respectable hour.
Head back into The Den’s main room and throw a log on the fire. Your wood-burner (and additional underfloor heating) will keep you toasty through even the wildest nights.
When the sun is shining you can open the sliding full-length glass doors onto the balcony and let the outside in. When it’s not, enjoy the warm glow from the beautiful cloud lighting piece that lights up the whole treehouse.
Head out and take it easy in one of the cushioned reclining seats on the terrace. There’s a gas-fired BBQ should you wish to treat your tastebuds, and we’d love it if you grabbed a handful of the herbs that dot the terrace - they’re there for you to enjoy.
You can sit at the outside breakfast bar with the kitchen bifold window wide open and look straight into the treehouse, as the wind whispers through the treetops and the ocean crashes onto the beach less than a mile away.
The Den has one final treat in store for you. Head down a set of steps and you’re in the treehouse’s very own hideaway spa - a 4-person hot tub that offers total privacy. Pop a bottle or two in the drinks fridge and enjoy a glass of something cold while you sit out under the stars.
We think The Den has everything you’ll need for an unforgettable few days of high-flying amongst the trees. We hope you love it as much as we do.
1 king size bed and two full size bunk beds.
Dining seating for four.
Wood burner.
Superfast fibre internet connection.
Linen and towels are included (please bring your own beach towels).
Shower room.
Self–catering – a beautiful hand-made kitchen containing everything you might need.
A small fridge with freezer in top compartment and two–ring hob and a double oven.
Access to washing machines, tumble dryer and washing lines.
Private balcony area with outside furniture and BBQ.
Private four-person hot tub in its own private area under the treehouse.
2 x handmade wooden belly boards for you to use in the sea.
Shared terrace, garden, tennis court, surf/bike store and games room on site.
Location and how to get there
Georgeham near Croyde EX33 1LA. Please use the Google map link here for directions.
Booking terms / pricing
A 30% deposit required to secure a booking balance due 6 weeks
Prices on application as they vary through the year