Rower Fort is a unique property for family holidays, reunions, weddings, special occasions and celebrations. Sleeping up to 16, Rower Fort stands out as a holiday cottage with a real difference.
Set within an area of outstanding natural beauty and enjoying outstanding panoramic views over the Blackdown Hills and south to the sea at Seaton and East Devon. Complete with hot tub, and from 2011, an indoor swimming pool.
Dating back to 1827, Rower Fort is part stone-castellated folly tower and part thatched farmhouse, the farmhouse was formerly in the estate of Sir Francis Drake. The combination of a traditional thatched cottage and the Rapunzel-like folly tower is truly unique – eclectic in style, original and imaginative, withstate-of-the-art music systems, Wifi and full Sky TV package.
A hot tub with the best views in Devon
On top of the tower folly, within the battlements, is an open-air hot tub, the most remarkably sited hot tub you'll ever come across, from which you can sit back and relax in seclusion to enjoy the countryside by day, and shooting stars at night.
A Moroccan influenced indoor swimming pool.....
New in 2011 is our indoor 10 m length swimming pool with a roman end. It finishings are of the highest calibre. From our travels abroad to Marrakesh and its splendid Riyads, we have used - Moroccan arches with handmade glass mosaics, huge oak beams, waterfalls from Jaiselmer sandstone and handworked brass ornamental fittings. It has a large decking area to relax in with its own showers and toilet facilities using inlaid marble and travertine tiles. We believe it will be another remarkable addition to Rower Fort, and sure to be like no other swimming pool you have seen! It is super efficient energy saving using the latest ground source heat pump technology and energy conservation techniques.
Rower Fort grounds & garden...........
With 12 acres of private land and space to roam, and for the children to play. A patio terrace sitting area, from which to enjoy wonderful views, a large trampoline, and sometimes available a rare, working World War II Sherman tank on which to clamber!
Summer lounging areas........
There are two discrete areas to relax and unwind in - a large gazebo and an ornate patio area with barbeque facilities and wandering clematis montana all around
For those pimms moments we have a hammock between some trees to chill out in.
Around Rower Fort
Conveniently located a couple of miles off the A30, between Honiton, Chard and Axminster, it is perfectly placed a short drive away from the East Devon and Dorset World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. Beer, Branscombe, Sidmouth and Lyme Regis, are all easily accessible.
A Wedding Venue
Whether it's a pre wedding break, a wedding reception venue or honeymoon hideaway you are looking for, Rower Fort provides a unique setting. We can recommend local caterers, marquee hire, amongst others for you to plan and create your own very special Wedding Day.
Additional tariffs for Wedding Day Guests are available according to numbers - just let us know your requirements and we can quote individually.
The Perfect Venue
Rower Fort makes the perfect setting for family and friends get-togethers, holidays, reunions, weddings and special celebrations. Sounds good? Read Guest comments from Rower Fort’s Visitors Book here to see what our guests think.
occasions and celebrations. Sleeping up to 16, Rower Fort stands out as a holiday cottage with a real difference. 
Dating back to 1827, Rower Fort is part stone-castellated folly tower and part thatched farmhouse, the farmhouse was formerly in the estate of Sir Francis Drake. The combination of a traditional thatched cottage and the Rapunzel-like folly tower is truly unique – eclectic in style, original and imaginative, with state-of-the-art music systems, Wifi and full Sky TV package.
Whether it's a pre wedding break, a wedding reception venue or honeymoon hideaway you are looking for, Rower Fort provides a unique setting. We can recommend local caterers, marquee hire, amongst others for you to plan and create your own very special Wedding Day.
