Honey Bee Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Four poster bed
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

43 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Counley
August 2020

“Leslie is a lovely, considerate host, always cheerful and full of expert hints and tips for the area.”

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The four-poster is lovely and comfortable, and the kitchen / dining area is well equipped and functional. How refreshing to have an actual separate freezer, complete with ice-making tray... The only drawback we found was the two-seater was too small for a loving couple to snuggle up on, and it was so upright, it was not very comfortable, but we were out most of the day, so it wasn’t too much of an issue. The property was nice and clean, and well-presented, throughout. Overall, we rate Honeybee Cottage 4.5 / 5.

- Mrs Counley, August 2020
Mr Vernon October 2019

“We had one of the most relaxing holidays that I can remember for a long time.”

The host made us extremely welcome, and the cottage was clean well equipped and very cosy. I would happily recommend Honeybee cottage to friends and family.

- Mr Vernon, October 2019
Mr Davenport August 2019

“WOW !. What a fantastic holiday”

. Leslie and Darren made us feel very welcome meeting us in the car park and showing us to our fabulous cottage . It was immaculately clean, well equipped and our dog Ruby loved the enclosed garden where she would look for Darren for her Bonio he would give her. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Fresh eggs every day,even a tour of the farm at feeding time.Great location and dog friendly beaches in the height of the summer season.The only downfall was having to leave but we did come away with some great memories and some lovely fresh eggs. Thank you Leslie and Darren for a memorable week.

- Mr Davenport, August 2019
Mrs Stevens July 2019

“The peace and quiet considering it is a farm.”

Lesley and Darren are great hosts nothing is too much .The cottage is "home from home " it is in an ideal area for North Devon and Cornwall

- Mrs Stevens, July 2019
Mrs Barry July 2019

“Brilliant holiday, friendly hosts excellent location to explore Cornwall and Devon .”

5*****

- Mrs Barry, July 2019
Mr Phillips June 2019

“Everything, great location, wonderful cottage, hosts, Lesley and Darren couldn't be more nicer, what a great holiday, and perfect for our dog too.”

- Mr Phillips, June 2019
Mr Wormald June 2019

“Honey Bee Cottage was brilliant, made more so by our hosts Lesley and Darren, who were so friendly, informative, and helpful.”

The cottage was immaculate when we arrived as was the small holding.,Lesley and Darren really work hard. We chose Honey Bee a because it looked so good inside and out and b because it was dog friendly which was very important, they had a paddock where our labradoodle could have a good runaround. The site was perfect ten out of ten

- Mr Wormald, June 2019
Mr Sherwell June 2019

“Great location and terrific hosts who couldn’t do enough to ensure we had a great holiday.”

- Mr Sherwell, June 2019
Mr Stubbs May 2019

“Very relaxing holiday Lesley and Dan were great hosts made us feel very welcome ...”

Very relaxing holiday Lesley and Dan were great hosts made us feel very welcome I recommend this holiday to anybody friendly atmosphere located in a beautiful place in North Devon with great access to Cornwall and other facilities the accommodation was superb the bed was so comfortable and the garden was beautiful lovely to sit in and just relax if you want a relaxing holiday honeybee cottages is the place to go

- Mr Stubbs, May 2019
Mrs Rooke April 2019

“We found this lovely cottage very comfortable and clean and Lesley and Darren made us very welcome.”

- Mrs Rooke, April 2019
Mr Churchill October 2018

“The only thing with this cottage is that we felt that you could not walk safe on the surrounding roads .”

Cottage was excellent and ticked all the boxes . Nice to be on a small holding and gain some knowledge of rural life .

- Mr Churchill, October 2018
Mrs Nicholson August 2018

“Great welcome and friendly host.”

- Mrs Nicholson, August 2018
Mrs Goodman August 2018

“A wonderful place to stay and hosts very friendly.”

- Mrs Goodman, August 2018
Mrs Rood July 2018

“The cottage is well positioned to go off exploring!”

The owners are so welcoming and cater to your dog and your every need! They were wonderful! One of the best holidays we have had! We will definitley be coming back!

- Mrs Rood, July 2018
Mr Roach March 2018

“Super hosts, recommended”

- Mr Roach, March 2018
Mrs Ryder February 2018

“Again we had a fantastic experience with Sykes .”

We stayed in a lovely little converted old granary on a small holding with rare breed sheep, chickens & Apacas . Lesley & Darren are lovely hosts , so friendly & helpful . Enclosed garden for our dog & also private enclosed field for dog to run around in . So beautiful & peaceful , would definately recommend & will be returning in the very near future .

- Mrs Ryder, February 2018
Mr Musselwhite November 2017

“Very relaxing few days, lovely cottage, weather wasn’t too bad.”

Lesley & Darren were very friendly, easy to get on with. Would recommend to anyone and will be staying again.

- Mr Musselwhite, November 2017
Mrs Perry October 2017

“Cottage met all our expectations and we and our dog Harvey were made very welcome - great place to relax and recharge batteries - the exercise field for dogs is a real bonus.”

- Mrs Perry, October 2017
Mr Lloyd March 2017

“Excellent accommodation and the owners are wonderful.”

- Mr Lloyd, March 2017
Mrs Moore October 2016

“This is the place for anyone wanting a quiet, stressfree holiday.”

There are 5 cottages on the farm, and if they are all as well organised and supplied as ours was, then there is nothing you could need. You will, however, need some transport (even if it's only bikes) as the nearest village (and therefore shop) is 2 mile away, and the bigger centre of Bude is 8 miles. It is an unusual situation as dogs are welcomed, but children aren't!! But that didn't affect us as we have neither. And the owners (who live on site) are very welcoming and friendly. Brilliant holiday, thank you!!

- Mrs Moore, October 2016
Mrs Buckle October 2016

“Honey bee cottage is home from home.”

Excellent base to explore Devon and Cornwall. Upon entering the property you are greeted by Lesley with a very warm smile and welcome. Lesley walks you round the cottage explaining everthing one would need to know about the cottage and your visit. What a difference this makes to your stay. She is always on call if you need her and always has a lovely warm smile for you. The field at the top of the property for letting your dog off for a run is a fantastic idea. These cottages are so peaceful and idyllic for a great break. Would I recommend staying here YES I would great place to recharge your batteries. Thank you Lesley and Darren.

- Mrs Buckle, October 2016
Mr Bird September 2016

“Lovely property and location.”

Lesley and Darren are perfect hosts!

- Mr Bird, September 2016
Mrs O'Neil August 2016

“The owners were very pleasant and welcoming.”

The cottage was clean and well kept. The exercise field for the dogs was excellent well maintained and clean. The whole site was lovely and relaxing.

- Mrs O'Neil, August 2016
Rev Bailey May 2016

“The owners were very welcoming and made sure that we had an excellent stay with them; very friendly and helpful throughout.”

They work hard to ensure visitors have a good holiday. The facilities available for dog owners were excellent.

- Rev Bailey, May 2016
Mr Smith April 2016

“A comfortable and well equipped cottage.”

The owners were friendly and very helpful. The enclosed dog walking field was useful as we have an aged Greyhound and we could let her off the lead. All round excellent!

- Mr Smith, April 2016
Mrs Newberry April 2016

“The owners were very friendly and welcoming and extremely dog friendly.”

The cottage was lovely with an enclosed garden which was ideal for our dogs. The dog walking field was also a bonus. Would highly recommended for a peaceful stay in a lovely location.

- Mrs Newberry, April 2016
Mr Crompton June 2015

“The most important reason for returning to this property was because of the warm welcome which awaited us from the owners.”

The cottage is well presented, exceptionally clean and maintained to a high standard. The addition of a gate, making the garden area more dog friendly was an added bonus. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners and the luxury of being able to purchase their own free range eggs, bacon and lamb joints was lovely. We had a most relaxing holiday, being blessed with good weather and company. Can't recommend this property enough.

- Mr Crompton, June 2015
Mr Ballam March 2015

“The cottage was lovely and cosy and the welcome from the owner was very, very nice.”

I would certainly recommend Honey Bee Cottage.

- Mr Ballam, March 2015
Mrs Barker December 2014

“Our stay in Honey Bee Cottage was most comfortable and enjoyable.”

The cottage is very clean, well equipped and we slept well in the four poster bed. The owners are so friendly and very welcoming. We enjoyed seeing the animals on the farm especially the sheep and Bobbie the cat. We would strongly recommend this cottage for a most enjoyable holiday. A great base to tour the West Country.

- Mrs Barker, December 2014
Mr & Mrs Bennett December 2014

“Lovely welcome and a friendly host, always helpful and eager to please or help with anything.”

A lovely place. Yes I would go back again without fail.

- Mr & Mrs Bennett, December 2014
Mr Rusted October 2014

“We liked the fact that Honey Bee Cottage was cosy and homely.”

The owner was very friendly and helpful we would definitely go back.

- Mr Rusted, October 2014
Mr Crompton June 2014

“From the minute we arrived, the owners made us feel welcome, they were the perfect hosts.”

The Cottage's garden was a delight and we were fortunate to have the most glorious weather all week. Ideally situated for visiting both Devon and Cornwall. The exercise field for dogs was immaculately kept and the fact that there was farm produce on sale was a real bonus; beautiful free range eggs, sausages and lamb. We particularly liked the generous size of the kitchen area and the fact that there was a separate small freezer which was handy for keeping ice packs in. We will definitely return, though maybe not until 2015.

- Mr Crompton, June 2014
Mrs Roberts June 2014

“The cottage was spotless.”

The owners were lovely and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Mrs Roberts, June 2014
Mr Moore April 2014

“We had a fantastic week at Honey Bee Cottage.”

It was our first holiday as dog owners and it proved to be the perfect cottage. All of us were given a wonderful welcome and the provision of a field specifically for the dog to run around in was a Godsend. This was the perfect peaceful retreat.

- Mr Moore, April 2014
Mr Austin December 2013

“Will definitely go again.”

- Mr Austin, December 2013
Tony L August 2013

“The Best SIX Holiday rentals in North Devon”

Darren and Lesley are the most welcoming couple we have ever met in all the many years in cottaging in the West Country,the have six cottages on site all are to the highest specification. The welcome you get from Lesley is fantastic,in which she makes sure you are aquainted with every part of the cottage upon your arrival,nothing is left to chance. The big pluses for your stay at any of the cottages are as follows;- Peace and quiet. At one with a Farm life with Chickens,Lambs & Alpacas. Only six miles to Bude's Sandy Dog Friendly Beach An honesty box for Bacon, meat & eggs shop for the little emergency on site And a good meal can be had at the Bradworthy Arms 2 miles away. Don't forget to take a walk around the Tamar Lakes,or a Bike ride or numerous water sports,that are available.

- Tony L, August 2013
Mrs Lee July 2013

“The property was very well equipped, cosy and spotlessly clean.”

We will definitely be going back.

- Mrs Lee, July 2013
Donald C June 2013

“BEST KEPT SECRET”

We have just left Honey Bee Cottage and we feel bereft.We have had such a wonderful time,this is the first holiday we can say we have totally relaxed and enjoyed a holiday.Immaculate and comfy the cottage was idyllic. Lesley and Darren were wonderful and very helpful and full of fun.Our fab place was Widemouth Bay just pass Bude,our dog enjoyed playing in the sea as did we.If you want a wonderful holiday then book now it will be the best decision you will ever make.Bude was very pretty and we also went to Ilfracombe which was nice and felt like you were stepping back in time. There are other cottages on site all different but equally beautiful. As you can see we have had a great time and have booked already for next year..

- Donald C, June 2013
Mr Corbett June 2013

“Very nice, we did not know what to expect really, but what a surprise we got on arrival.”

We fully recommend this property for anyone who wants quiet and relaxation time with the option of going out to explore and then to come back and chill out.

- Mr Corbett, June 2013
Miss Skilleter March 2013

“We felt extremely welcome and relaxed around the farm.”

The owner was friendly and met all our needs with a big smile.

- Miss Skilleter, March 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2012

“comfortable and relaxing home from home”

spacious cottage with sufficient equipment to be able to self cater or not. on site owners helpful and friendly. tour of the animals a delight. quiet and peaceful location. local village of Bradworthy has a good lady butcher, friendly pub/hotel and a variety of other shops including a helpful vet practice. Bude a little shabby and tired. local beaches clean, good for energetic dogs. just be aware large cobble-like stones to cross first. not good for elderly, arthritic dogs. all in all great holiday.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2012
Mr Reed September 2012

“Quality of the accommodation and the friendliness of the owners.”

- Mr Reed, September 2012
Mr Sayburn September 2012

“Relaxing, very good and clean accommodation.”

Very friendly owners where nothing was to much trouble, we were given a tour of the farm which we both enjoyed very much. The farm shop ran an honesty policy where you took the food and left the money, amazing.

- Mr Sayburn, September 2012
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Brexworthy Farm Cottages

Bradworthy 2.5 miles, Bude 7 miles. These five cosy, character cottages are in an attractive courtyard setting on a working smallholding near the picturesque village of Bradworthy. Lying on grassy meadow uplands overlooking the beautiful 81 acre Upper Tamar Lake, these Devon cottages offer a peaceful retreat for couples amidst rolling countryside, with the chance to sample Devon farming life, as the owners keep rare breeds of sheep, alpacas and free range chickens, plus guests have the opportunity to see the new born lambs in February on request. These Devon cottages have been beautifully restored from old farm buildings and are furnished in a traditional, rustic style to provide charming holiday homes with plenty of character. Positioned around the farmhouse, each Devon cottage has its own garden area and use of a communal courtyard garden full of flowers and shrubs. From here there is access to a dog walking field and plenty of countryside walks with wonderful views of the lake. The local village of Bradworthy has plenty of interesting small grocery shops and pubs set around the traditional village square. The dramatic North Cornwall coastline is only 10 minutes in the car, where there are stunning cliff-top walks along the South West Coast Path, some pretty fishing villages to explore such as Clovelly and Appledore and long sandy, dog-friendly beaches in the Bude area, with Bude itself offering great beaches, superb surfing and a variety of amenities. You will be sure of a huge welcome at these friendly Devon cottages.

The property

This ground floor semi-detached, Devon cottage, once the old granary, is full of character with exposed beams and stonework, and makes an ideal romantic retreat, with a king-size four poster bed and beautiful lake views.

The open plan living area has plenty of cosy seating around the fireplace, and a country cottage kitchen with dining area and views of the colourful gardens.

Summary

All ground floor
One bedroom: 1 x four poster king-size double bedroom with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living area with fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner-effect electric fire
Shared utility.
Night storage heaters with electric fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
Tumble dryer and freezer in shared utility
TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car
Secure bike storage in exterior barn
Private, enclosed front lawned garden with furniture, use of shared gardens and dog exercise field
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: Adults only, no children including infants
Note: This property is not suitable for those with limited mobility
Note: Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and not left alone in the cottage
Note: Check-in at this property is 4pm.

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About the location

BRADWORTHY

Bude 10 miles.

With its large village square surrounded by cottages, village shops, garage and pub (renowned locally for its beer and good food), Bradworthy is the perfect example of the typical Devon country village. Off the beaten track and surrounded by the lush green pastures of North Devon, it provides the perfect base for a truly relaxing holiday in an area with several top class visitor attractions. Just 3 miles away the Tamar Lakes provide fishing and an array of watersports for the enthusiast, while south-west is the beach resort of Bude, with its outstanding surfing, rocky coves, golf course and restaurants. Several excellent stretches of the SW Coast Path, the beaches at Sandy Mouth and Welcombe Mouth, Hartland Point Quay and Lighthouse and the beautiful cliff-side village of Clovelly and bike riding on the Tarka Trail are some of the attractions that should not be missed in this fascinating area.

Region Information

Note: Adults only, no children including infants.

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Reviews

“Leslie is a lovely, considerate host, always cheerful and full of expert hints and tips for the area.”

“We had one of the most relaxing holidays that I can remember for a long time.”

“WOW !. What a fantastic holiday”

“The peace and quiet considering it is a farm.”

“Brilliant holiday, friendly hosts excellent location to explore Cornwall and Devon .”

“Everything, great location, wonderful cottage, hosts, Lesley and Darren couldn't be more nicer, what a great holiday, and perfect for our dog too.”