In a peaceful, secluded valley on the outskirts of Ilfracombe and convenient for Woolacombe, this splendid 18th-century country house is surrounded by gardens, woodland and streams.

In a quiet location, Score Valley Country House is 1 mile (1.6 km) from Ilfracombe; a 5-minute drive or a pleasant 20-minute walk through Bicclescombe Park to the High Street.

Hidden from the road in its own valley behind a band of tall trees, the location makes it a great base from which to…