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Monkleigh Mill

(Ref. 1126134)

Monkleigh near Bideford, Devon Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • julia (10)
  • paul (9)
  • hosts (8)
  • no (8)
  • stay (6)
  • location (6)

15 Customer Reviews

  • "The cottage was very well kitted out!"

    Nice touch was the milk, butter, cheese, biscuits and locally made apple juice left in the kitchen Lovely comfy beds and pitch black rooms at night which we like. Absolutely loved our stay all you can hear is birds in the trees, the stream and the owners Paul and Julia’s chickens, absolute bliss. Its location is great 15 minutes drive to bideford or Westwood Ho. Paul and Julia are fantastic hosts nothing was to much trouble. 100% we will be returning here.

    Thank you Rob and Lisa, so pleased your stay was great. Eddie also enjoyed playing with Theo. Hope to see you soon xx Property Owner

    Reviewed by Robert5.0Apr 2024

  • "Fabulous location Gorgeous home Wonderful hosts."

    . We didn’t want to leave - we will be back..

    Thank you Robert and Liz. We are so pleased you loved our location and cottage. Will look forward to seeing both of you again soon. It was lovely meeting such nice guests. Julia xxx Property Owner

    Reviewed by Robert5.0Mar 2024

  • "A fantastic cottage that is fully equipped with great views over the countryside."

    The hot tub and log burner are great after a day out exploring. Julia and Paul are really attentive as owners and can't do enough to ensure you have a great stay. We would highly recommend this cottage.

    Thank you Richard you were both lovely guests x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Nov 2023

  • "We absolutely loved this place!"

    In a stunning, peaceful location with a fully equipped kitchen. Had everything we needed. We all loved the hot tub. We hope to come back one day. My children (13 & 9) would have preferred separate beds, rather than having to share a double and would have liked a bigger TV in the family room :-)

    Hi Lisa, so pleased you loved our Mill and hot tub. Hope to see you all again. Julia Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Oct 2023

  • "What a fabulous house!"

    We enjoyed our break very much. The house was very spacious, beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Julia and Paul were great hosts. Friendly and helpful without being intrusive. It was very hard to leave the view and the hot tub behind on our last day. Our favourite holiday home yet. We will be back!

    Nicky and Neil thank you for loving our holiday home, we do too. You had a great relaxing stay and we’re great guests, and we would love to see you both and Alfie again. Xx Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nicky5.0Oct 2023

  • "Superb hosts were extremely helpful Paul and Julia could not do enough for you ..."

    Superb hosts were extremely helpful Paul and Julia could not do enough for you cottage was just what you would wont for a week away or even a shorter stay would highly recommend it to any one Regards Ray ,Pat and Shirley

    So pleased you loved our Mill. We enjoyed chatting to you all and it would be great to see you all again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Raymond5.0Sep 2023

  • "Julia and Paul are wonderful and welcoming hosts."

    We wanted a peaceful and relaxing environment and that is exactly what Monkleigh mill is! The perfect place to relax, unwind and find yourself again. James & Sam

    Hello James and Sam, thank you for your review. It is really good to hear our Mill suited all of your needs for your break. Looking forward to seeing you again. X Property Owner

    Reviewed by James5.0Sep 2023

  • "Paul and Julia are fabulous hosts, they definitely go above and beyond, nothing is too much trouble, they could not be more welcoming."

    Monkleigh Mill is a charming, well equipped comfortable property. It is delightfully quite and peaceful with bird song and country views for company. My best friend and I had a lovely stay, a huge thank you to both X

    Hello Lovely ladies, so pleased you had a great time in our Mill. The wildlife and peaceful surroundings suited you both perfectly. Hope to see you both again. Julia Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jeanette5.0Sep 2023

  • "We had a severe fly infestation and needed to spray fly spray all the time, wasn’t pleasant to come back to a bedroom full of flys and have to de fumigate 3 times a day."

    The house was so hot on arrival and was told to keep windows shut by Julia because flies get in. Paul and Julia did open the windows and put netting over but flies seemed to be coming from bedroom. Once house was cooler, there did not seem to be many flies. They said there had never been a fly issue before. Apart from that 2 very lovely hosts and a lovely home to rent . It is in the middle of nowhere so be mindful of that. Internet strength was at times poor and unable to watch Netflix for example. Very welcoming hosts.

    Hi Amanda, really pleased that you and Mark found the Mill a lovely home. Thankfully the couple of days of thunder and lightening and very hot weather settled down which also fixed your issues which were out of our control. Also, for your comments on how well you both slept during the week, and we would be pleased to welcome you to our Mill again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Amanda4.1Sep 2023

  • "We would highly recommend staying at Monkleigh Hill!"

    We were received by Julia who gave us a walk around the place. Julia was a wonderful and very helpful host. The house was very clean, tidy and homely. The hot tub was wonderful and perfect for star gazing at night. We really enjoyed our stay and is a perfect place whether it’s rainy or sunny.

    Thank you Hani, you were all lovely guests and we hope you will come again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by H5.0Aug 2023

  • "We enjoyed our stay at the Mill immensely."

    Wonderful hosts and great facilities! The house is so interesting and we love the open plan kitchen dining. Upstairs shows off a lovely view of the surrounding fields and the hot tub is a wonderful bonus. Good location with lots of little villages around with Cafes and restaurants

    Lovely couples and very friendly. Thank you for your comments and hope to see you all again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alexandra5.0Aug 2023

  • "Beautiful accommodation in an idyllic setting so a great place to relax and get around from."

    We had fairly dreadful weather so this was particularly important. Highly recommended.

    Lovely people who looked after our Mill beautifully. Hopefully the weather will be better if you come again! Thank you for booking. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karon5.0Jul 2023

  • "Superb property, Set amongst, and located in a very peaceful and relaxing area, as one would generally expect in this part of Devon !"

    With plenty of Wildlife !! Finding the location is somewhat more difficult, My Car SAT NAV. navigated us directlly there, through somewhat very narrow hedgerow lanes However, you wouldn`t really know you`d arrived, because the Property has no Name plate or inscription, we continued to the next village and spent another hour or so eventually arriving at `Monkleigh Mill`. Unfortunately we didn`t get to meet The owners, Julia & Paul,who were away on Holiday themselves they had provided written directions directions ariving from the East M5/A39 but we discovered far better easier access to the property the next day ! This is not a critism! just a little informative feedback.

    Hi Stephen, thank you for your kind review. Wonderful that you found our Mill superb. We have now a name plate on our porch to ensure guests know they have arrived! Hopefully we will meet if you come again to stay in the Mill. X Julia and Paul Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephen4.4Jun 2023

  • "My family and I had a lovely break here, it was so peaceful and everyone was very accommodating."

    The place was well equipped with necessities and was very clean. Cannot wait to return!

    Such lovely feedback, hope to see you soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Murshed5.0Jun 2023

  • "Julia and Paul very friendly and helpful."

    Appreciated Paul's offer of a lift to and from the local pub. Excellent kitchen facilities, and bedrooms being on the ground floor were pleasantly cool and comfortable. No TV remote in one of the bedrooms, although not a problem for us. Sofas in the sitting area were not very comfortable. We enjoyed the patio area and barbecue and appreciated the silence of the location.

    Lovely people, and left our Mill beautifully clean and tidy. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rosemary4.4Jun 2023

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Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Two bedrooms: 2 x ground-floor doubles with TV and en-suite bath, shower-over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • First-floor kitchen/diner with TV
  • Second-floor sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
  • 4 x TV's, DVD player, Nintendo Wii, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. rent
  • Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request
  • Off-road parking available
  • Enclosed front courtyard with furniture and hot tub
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 4.4 miles, pub 0.9 miles
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
  • Note: There are steps leading up to this property that may be unsuitable for individuals with mobility issues
  • Note: The property is based next to the owner's home
  • Note: The WiFi can sometimes be temperamental
  • Note: Owner has a washing machine that guests are able to use on request at an added fee

The property

Bideford 4.9 miles.

Nestled in the quaint, rural village of Monkleigh, Devon, is this stunning holiday home, Monkleigh Mill.

With a private, enclosed courtyard, and situated within close proximity to a plethora of attractions and amenities, Monkleigh Mill welcomes four guests and is idyllic for countryside getaway.

Inside, a well-thought-out living space offers everything you need for self-catered stay, including a fully-fitted kitchen, a dining area where you can enjoy home-cooked meals whilst catching up on the day’s events, and a first-floor sitting room where you and your loved ones can curl up around the woodburning stove whilst watching a film on the Smart TV.

As night approaches, retire to one of two plush double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom where you can relax and unwind whilst taking a hot bubble bath, the perfect way to end a long day.

Take time to explore your surroundings by paying a visit to The Bell Inn or The Crealock Arms for a pint or some pub grub.

The historic port town of Bideford is close by, where you can spend time walking through the Northam Burrows Country Park or the Kenwith Valley Nature Reserve or take a short detour to The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden for truly, unique day out.

Bude is accessible by car, home to the historical landmark of Compass Point, a viewpoint serving up spectacular views of the Devonshire coastline or stop by the Bude Sea Pool if you fancy a bit of paddleboarding.

Further afield, stop off at the North Devon Coast nature reserve on your way to the nearby town of Woolacombe, where the beaches of Woolacombe and Barricane await eager tourists looking to spend a day basking in the sun.

All of this and more awaits during your stay at Monkleigh Mill.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

BIDEFORD

Westward Ho! 3.3 miles; Appledore 3.7 miles; Instow 4.1 miles; Clovelly 11.4 miles; Saunton Sands 16.8 miles; Bude 25.3 miles.

Bideford is an historic maritime town on the River Torridge in North Devon. There has been a settlement at Bideford for over a thousand years and it has been an important port throughout its history. Today, Bideford is a thriving town with a fine selection of shops (including individual shops), cafes and restaurants, a park and the Atlantic Village Outlet Shopping Centre located on the outskirts of the town. Bideford is in a fantastic location to explore the surrounding area. It is just a few miles from Westward Ho!, which is dominated by two miles of spectacular coastline and proudly retains the prestigious Blue Flag award year upon year. Its sandy beach, backed by a unique pebble ridge, attracts visitors from all over the country and offers fantastic bathing and watersport activities. Just beyond the pebble ridge is Northam Burrows Country Park, which lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has 253 hectares of grassy coastal plain with salt marsh, sand dunes and grasslands. The country park is also home to England's oldest golf course. The South West Coastal Path and the famous traffic-free Tarka Trail are close by, providing magnificent walking and cycling opportunities. The award-winning Big Sheep all weather family attraction and the Ultimate Adventure Centre are approximately a mile down the road, with the Atlantic Village Outlet Shopping Centre and Supermarket a couple of miles away. The delightful quayside village of Appledore and the pretty beach at Instow are both just over three miles away, whilst the traditional market town of Barnstaple is just ten miles away, and the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly, with its quaint cobbled streets, is eleven miles away. The North Devon coast also boasts numerous outstanding beaches, many within easy reach, including those found at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde, Woolacombe and Bude. This is an area of breathtaking beauty, with plenty to see and do for all ages.

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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season