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Fingals has
evolved over the last 25 years out of an historic 17th century Devon
farmhouse. The ancient farm site is mentioned in the Domesday Book but little remains of the original house. In
the early 18C, when farming was quite profitable, the owners
gentrified the old farmhouse by adding on a Queen Anne facade.
The atmosphere
inside the hotel is still true to its roots. The
sitting-room, which was the farmhouse kitchen, still has a
rustic feel with the original Inglenook fireplace and
wattle-and-daube ceiling with hooks for drying hams. Oak
beams, wood panelling, antique carpets, open fires - the new
and the old blend together to create a feeling of warmth and
well-being.
Fingals is for
families, for house parties and for single people - you come
away to the country to stay with friends, Richard Johnston
being your host. There is a restaurant with excellent French
cuisine using all local produce; a well-stocked bar for the
thirsty; a library for those of more literary tastes and even
a snooker table. There is plenty for everyone to do from
walking, boating on the Dart, to swimming in the indoor heated
swimming pool with a sauna and jacuzzi, playing croquet, table
tennis, lazing in the garden with a good book or tennis on the
grass court. All this adds up to a unique experience - a
friendly, fun, sociable, relaxing, informal hotel with a
difference!
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No.
of Rooms: 10
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All
En-suite with Private bathroom, beverage tray.
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Room
Rates at Fingals, 2005:
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| ROOM |
HIGH
SEASON
JULY, AUGUST, SEPT Bank
Holiday weekends
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LOW
SEASON
MAY, JUNE, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER
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| Folly |
From £130 - £180 |
From £100 - £150 |
| Family
Suite (1 deluxe + twin) Includes 2 children |
From £165 - £220 |
From
£125 - £195 |
| Best
Double |
From
£125 - £160 |
From
£95 - £140 |
Standard
double
Twin bedded |
From
£90 - £135 |
From
£80 - £125 |
Rates are
per night per room for bed & breakfast (For
single occupancy deduct £20) All prices include VAT.
OFF
SEASON - 30
Oct to 22 Dec (except above) - Stay 3 nights for the price of 2
Dinner
A four course
dinner with 3 choices is served 5 nights a week costing
£27.50.
A barbecue and roast dinner is served the other 2 nights
costing £22. Children's high tea costs £7.50. Children up to
15 eating full dinner pay £17.50.
Self
catering barn also available - Sleeps 4
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Children
welcome: Yes - Babies can stay
free with the parents but one charge of £15 will be made if
you wish a cot to be provided. Older children in the parents'
room will be charged £15 per night. Only the best rooms have
TVs but they can be provided in some standard rooms at a
charge of £5 per night.
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| Features:
Original wood panelled
dining rooms, sitting room with inglenook fireplace. |
| Facilities:
Restaurant, bar, library. Indoor heated swimming pool, sauna,
jacuzzi, snooker, croquet, tennis, sailing. |
| Atmosphere:
Oak beams, wood panelling,
antique carpets, log
fires on cooler days. Comfortable,
cosy, warm and welcoming atmosphere |
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Location: From
Exeter: Take the A38
dual carriageway south. Take the Totnes turning, 22 miles before Plymouth. Go through Dartington,
following the signs to Totnes. At the first set of traffic
lights coming into Totnes turn right towards Kingsbridge, and
left 1 mile up the hill at a sign to Cornworthy and
Ashprington. Turn right after 1.5 miles at the sign to
Tuckenhay and Bow Bridge. Drive through Tuckenhay. 2 miles on
turn right at ruin, signposted to Dittisham and East
Cornworthy; drive on for 1.5 miles descending steep hill; 100
yards after small bridge turn right where hotel is signposted. |
| Attractions
nearby: Fingals is a
mile away from Dittisham, a beautiful village sited on the
edge of the river Dart where you can hire a boat (or take a
ferry) and set off to explore the historic towns of Dartmouth
and Totnes.
Beautiful beaches, coves and coastal walks all on
the doorstep.
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