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Pumphouse Cottage

(Ref. 1058225)

Uffculme, Devon Show on map

5.0

Sykes rating

  • 5 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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39 Customer Reviews

  • "Pumpkin cottage is lovely, very clean with everything you need."

    It's in a lovely little gated community in a convenient location for both North & South Devon. Would highly recommend.

    Thanks for your positive feedback for Pumphouse Cottage. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay (despite only a few sunny days!). All the best, Amanda & Steve Property Owner

    Reviewed by Annette5.0Sep 2024

  • "A home from home - comfortable and clean."

    Helpful hosts and loved the beautiful cake and Prosecco. Great location for so many great days out … Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Exmouth, Dawlish, Dunster. Many National trust properties nearby .. don’t miss A La Ronde, Dunster Castle, Knightshayes The kitchen has all the equipment you could need. The beds are so comfy. Delightful community setting and lots of local walks to Coldharbour Wool Mill and Bridwell Park … try out The Orangery pop up cafe. I expect the will be back very soon x

    Thanks very much Tracy! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back one day. All the best, Amanda & Steve Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tracy5.0Aug 2024

  • "Beautiful cottage, lovely decor, very homely and spotlessly clean."

    Extremely well equipped - the owners thought of everything to ensure our comfort and enjoyment throughout our stay. Bottle of prosecco and delicious homemade cake part of welcome pack on arrival. We can honestly say that this is by far the best holiday cottage that we have ever stayed in.

    Thanks so much Stu & Kate! We’re so glad you had such a great time and enjoyed our cottage. You were great guests! All the best, Amanda & Steve Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stuart5.0Aug 2024

  • "The property was PERFECT!"

    We have never stayed anywhere better!

    That is so very kind Eleanor! We try to keep high standards and really appreciate it when guests enjoy that. All the best, Amanda Property Owner

    Reviewed by Eleanor5.0Aug 2024

  • "This our second stay at the Pumphouse Cottage and we are already booked to stay a third time."

    It is a wonderful cottage. It is spotlessly clean, with modern, high quality furnishings. It is spacious and light. The bed is so comfy and the kitchen is a delight to cook in. It is set in a quiet location, yet it has easy access to the M5 and some wonderful places to walk. It is very dog friendly and the back garden is fully enclosed. An absolute gem and one which we hope to stay in many more times.

    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed your second stay at Pumphouse Cottage and look forward to welcoming you back next year. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Judith5.0Apr 2024

  • "We spent a very comfortable week in this delightful cottage."

    It was well placed for access to all parts of Devon. Spacious living accomodation with excellent facilities, very comfy bed, well stocked kitchen with up to date appliances, tv and dvd supplied as well as internet. The owners kindly left a devon cream tea, milk, coffee and tea for our arrival. The garden is fully secure which is great if you come with your dog. Highly recommend this cottage for a holiday, we will certainly be returning.

    Thanks so much for your positive feedback Averelle. We’re very happy you enjoyed your stay and you’ll be very welcome in the future. . Property Owner

    Reviewed by Averelle5.0Apr 2024

  • "What a delightful cottage in a wonderful location."

    Nobody could ask for more. I could not recommended this place any stronger, deserves 10 out of 10 every day of the week. The wife and I spent the Xmas week here with our grandson and we all had a fab time. The facilities are top notch and attention to detail is superb. We will definitely be looking to book again.

    Thank you so much David! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Amanda and Steve Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0Dec 2023

  • "Excellent cottage; one of the best we have stayed in."

    Great, quiet location with easy access to surrounding districts. We would place it on our 'return to' list, should we decide to re-visit the area. Geoff & Sheila

    We're so very glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage! All the best, Amanda & Steve Property Owner

    Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0Sep 2023

  • "Pumphouse Cottage is gorgeous, and is a credit to the owner’s attention to detail."

    The cottage is welcoming, clean & cared for and the beds were so comfy! The welcome basket was appreciated and our dog wasn’t forgotten with treats left for her too. The neighbours were friendly. It is located in a quiet rural location so lots of nice walks but the M5 is easily accessible should you wish to venture further. Saying that the cottage is so comfortable I’d happily spend my time there, relaxing & reading as the cottage is perfect.

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0Aug 2023

  • "Pumphouse cottage was perfect for us."

    We chose the location because we were attending a wedding nearby. The area is excellent for walking and there are plenty of places to visit. The cottage is well equipped with all you could need . The most notable thing is that it is immaculate. It is in a very quiet setting but easily accessible from the M5 I would recommend this cottage to friends as a lovely property for a relaxing stay.

    Thanks so much Viv. It means a lot to us, to know that you enjoyed your stay. All the best, Amanda & Steve Property Owner

    Reviewed by Vivienne5.0Jul 2023

  • "Just home from a super week at pump house cottage, the house was beautifully decorated and very clean and comfortable and the cake and milk were a thoughtful welcome gift."

    Very handy just off the M5 however very quiet and beautiful setting. Lovely neighbours and would definitely recommend pump house to anyone exploring the area.

    Thanks very much Suzanne! We’re so glad you enjoyed your week at Pumphouse Cottage. Amanda & Steve Property Owner

    Reviewed by Suzanne5.0Jun 2023

  • "A really lovely cottage that has been fitted out with good quality fittings and furniture."

    The homemade scones with a large pot of cream and jam on arrival is a nice touch.

    Reviewed by Roy5.0May 2023

  • "Complimentary feedback was left in the visitor book at the cottage"

    Reviewed by John5.0May 2023

  • "This cottage is exceptional!"

    Huge, clean and so comfortable. It must be the most comfortable "holiday " bed I've ever slept in. Thank you for the welcome pack, cream tea and Dog treats. Loved the industrial theme throughout. Even my Husband said "shall we change our radiators for ones like these" until we saw the price in Screwfix, Gulp!!!! The kitchen had everything you could possibly need and plenty of it. I could do with another holiday just to lounge around and read all the books that were in every room. We took our dog on regular walks to Knightshayes which a National Trust property near Tiverton. For those who enjoy knitting like me, there's a lovely wool shop in Cullompton. Sorry I forgot to leave a review in the Guest book. Thank you for letting us stay, we'd love to return. Tracy and Paul

    Thank you so much Tracy! It’s so lovely to hear when guests have had such a lovely time. My husband will be glad to hear you loved the radiators - his idea while I gulped!! Look forward to welcoming you back sometime. Amanda Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tracy5.0Apr 2023

  • "This cottage is in an excellent location, well equipped and comfortable."

    The outside seating areas were lovely. Would certainly book it again to enable us to visit family and friends in the area.

    Thanks so much for your feedback. So glad you enjoyed staying at Pumphouse Cottage and catching up with family and friends! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ann5.0Apr 2023

  • "A lovely place to stay, very comfortable and had everything you needed."

    Thank you very much for your feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay. All the best, Amanda Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rosie5.0Mar 2023

  • "Superb cottage."

    The moment we walked in, we felt at home. The cottage was beautiful, spotlessly clean, exceptionally well equipped and, the touch of a Christmas tree and decorations, was a lovely surprise. It's lovely location and the quietness was a welcome treat, from the bustle of Christmas. The proximity to the M5, means all parts of Devon are accessible. The kindness of dog treats, was a huge success with Reggie, as was the enclosed garden area at the back of the cottage. We would love to come back.

    Reviewed by Judith5.0Dec 2022

  • "I booked this for my sister and brother-in-law who were over from New Zealand for Christmas."

    They couldn't fault the cottage. My sister loves baking and found everything to hand in the kitchen, and instructions for every appliance. It was cosy and comfortable and the Christmas tree and personal greeting set the seal on what was a thoroughly enjoyable stay.

    Reviewed by Mary5.0Dec 2022

  • "Absolutely stunning stay!"

    ! The Xmas touches made to the house were so beautiful. We’ve stayed before at this property and would happily stay for a third or even fourth visit! A massive thank you to the owner for letting us have a delayed departure time due to the snow and ice! We felt very well looked after! Thank you

    Reviewed by Debbie5.0Dec 2022

  • "First Class Facility,just the same as the photographs"

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Oct 2022

  • "A beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting, we had a lovely stay and would go back again."

    The location is handy for the M5 and visiting all over Devon, the cottage has all the essentials you can ask for and is beautifully decorated and clean! Thank you xx

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Jul 2022

  • "This was a fabulous property."

    We think it should be rated 5 star! As soon as we walked in it felt comfortable and clean. We loved the attention to detail in the decor and extra things provided for our dog such as the bowls (handy if forgotten!) and the treats and ball for her. Very quiet location with friendly neighbours. Loved sitting in the garden with a glass of wine enjoying the peace.

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0Jul 2022

  • "We were blown away with this cottage, it was immaculately clean and equipped with everything we neededand more."

    On arrival we were greated to afternoon cream tea and even the pooch had a bowl of treats. The garden was private and safe for our 12 month old pup. I could go on and on about how amazing this place is but I still would not be doing it justice. Ideal for a relaxing family break or as a base to get to some amazing places in the area.

    Reviewed by Rosemary5.0Jun 2022

  • "Thankyou for our lovely stay in the cottage."

    It was clean and well equipped. Our need were met.

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0May 2022

  • "Loved this cottage, just perfect !"

    ! Loved all the little goodies on arrival. Spotlessly clean and equipped with everything needed. Would certainly recommend and Co-Op if just 5 mins away if you need anything :) Neighbours really very helpful as well - thank you :):)

    Reviewed by Adrian5.0May 2022

  • "Great place to stay to explore Devon from, cottage is just as nice as it looks in the photos!"

    Very clean and welcoming (especially the cream tea on arrival!). Thank you for a lovely stay!

    Reviewed by Moira4.7Apr 2022

  • "We had a wonderful stay at Pumphouse Cottage, it’s beautiful picturesque surroundings were perfect but also not a far drive away from places to visit like Exmouth Beach, Topsham, Tiverton etc, this was great for us as we love quiet tranquil settings but also like to get out and about with the children and our dog."

    There were all the facilities we could possibly have needed within the cottage plus more, the little extra touches like some tea bags, coffee and milk were a wonderful welcome so that we had a nice warm drink upon arrival, not to mention some beautiful scones with jam and cream, that was just a perfect start to our holiday. The cottage itself is beautiful, (love the kitchen, it’s given us ideas for our own), spotlessly clean and rests within a private dwelling, absolute heaven for us! We would definately love to come back again.

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0Apr 2022

  • "We had a lovely stay at the pumphouse cottage."

    The cottage was beautiful and the owner was very accommodating. We look forward to going back there.

    Reviewed by Daniel5.0Feb 2022

  • "Excellent accommodation well looked after."

    Could not find any fault. Would rent again.

    Reviewed by David5.0Dec 2021

  • "Many thanks for our stay in your beautiful cottage, it really is a home from home!"

    Thank you for all of the welcome treats - we have felt very spoilt. We loved that the cottage was decorated for Christmas too!

    Reviewed by Lee5.0Dec 2021

  • "Beautiful cottage, we were thrilled with the “treats” left for us."

    The cream tea was a delight! Communication was excellent with the manager. Super comfortable, quiet, beautiful place to be.

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0Oct 2021

  • "From the moment we arrived with a friendly greeting from Steve and the neighbours everything was above and beyond what we expected."

    The cottage was immaculate with scones, jam and clotted cream, milk, a bottle of Prosecco waiting. The bathroom was equipped with toiletries and the bedrooms a chocolate on every pillow. The whole experience of pump house cottage and the area with great recommendations from Steve was fabulous. We will definitely be returning to explore the area some more.

    Reviewed by Ian5.0Sep 2021

  • "Thank you for a wonderful week at Pumphouse Cottage."

    Perfectly located for visiting North and South Devon.

    Reviewed by Janet5.0Sep 2021

  • "We had an amazing time at the Pumphouse Cottage."

    The property is very comfortable and a lot of effort has been made with the decoration and the outdoor space. It's a unique location with Bridwell Park on your doorstep. We had so much fun exploring Devon - with fabulous recommendations from the locals who live in the other cottages. Thank you for a fabulous holiday.

    Reviewed by James5.0Aug 2021

  • "We had a brilliant week at Pumphouse cottage."

    There are so many lovely, thoughtful touches and the house was really comfortable and clean. We would definitely stay here again. One note - you definitely need a car, but there are many great sights very close by! Thanks so much for a wonderful stay.

    Reviewed by Louise4.4Jul 2021

  • "The location was superb."

    The cottage was beautiful, all in all a very good holiday! Thanks.

    Reviewed by Derek5.0Jul 2021

  • "When we arrived at Pumphouse there were homemade scones clotted cream and Jam."

    Bottle of prosecco and a case of pink roses, what more could you ask for! The owners went even further with ensuring that a little bit extra is really appreciated. Bottles of hand sanatizer, luxury hand soaps, bath and shower gels. Even provided kitchen towel, washing up liquid, washing tablets, foil, clingfilm and dishwasher tablets. I would recommend Pumphouse to anyone, fantastic stay.

    Reviewed by Rebecca5.0Jul 2021

  • "We had a fabulous stay."

    The cottage welcomed us with some lovely treats on arrival and was immaculately clean. The area is very peaceful and quiet and the local neighbours are very friendly and keen to recommend places to visit. The guest book has great ideas for places to visit. Thanks for a lovely holiday!

    Reviewed by Lowri5.0Jun 2021

  • "Very clean comfortable cottage cannot fault it the surrounding area is very beautiful too the welcome pack for Alfie our spaniel was very much appreciated as was the scones jam clotted cream and much more."

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    Reviewed by Barrie5.0Jun 2021

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Summary

  • Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be a king-size upon request), 1 x single
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen/dining room
  • Sitting room with feature brick wall and beams
  • Gas central heating, electric woodburner-style stove
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Blu-ray and DVD player, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair and two stairgates available
  • Designated parking for two cars
  • Front patio with outdoor seating and enclosed courtyard with outdoor seating
  • One well-behaved dog welcome downstairs at the property
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.8 miles, pub 0.9 miles
  • Minimum 3 night stay at this property
  • Note: Short breaks at this property can only start either on a Monday and vacate on the Friday or start on a Friday and vacate on the Monday
  • Note Week long breaks start on a Friday

The property

Set back within a sleepy cluster of cottages in the picturesque village of Uffculme, Pumphouse Cottage is a fabulous dwelling at the heart of the Devon countryside, offering a wonderful home-away-from-home for a family or group of five.

Exuding character and charm through many rustic features such as exposed brick walls and rustic wood beams, this pleasant abode adds a touch of luxury to any self-catering stay.

Be welcomed into an attractive sitting room hosting two plush leather sofas, a welcoming electric woodburner-style stove and an impressive Smart TV with Blu-ray and DVD player, perfect for those relaxing evenings spent snuggled up indoors.

A few steps away lies a chic navy kitchen featuring a striking Belfast sink and sleek appliances such as a double electric oven with gas hob, a spacious fridge/freezer and a dishwasher, which, along with the stylish dining area providing the ultimate space to cook and enjoy delicious meals throughout your stay.

The back door can be found leading out into a gorgeous courtyard with a large rustic style dining set, able to seat up to ten people, and steps up to an additional seating area, where you can bask in the sunshine on a warm summer's day and indulge in a lovingly prepared lunch alfresco.

A lovely herb garden is present as well and the wonderful addition of a warm-water dog shower will let you pamper your pet after the walks in the countryside.

Back inside, a well-designed cloakroom (with washing machine) completes the ground floor, whilst up on the first floor, a contemporary tiled bathroom with muted grey hues provides ample opportunity to relax and unwind with a soak in the large tub or take your time to get ready for the day with a refreshing rinse with the overhead shower.

The first floor also boasts three restful bedrooms made up of a king sized double bed, a twin and a single, each complete with plenty of storage space and an inviting armchair, where you can escape the excitement for an hour or two as you delight in your favourite book.

The twin bedroom also benefits from zip/link, giving the option of a superking-size instead!

See the very best that the area has to offer with tours of the local museum of Coldharbour Mill, or an afternoon spent exploring the Gothic Victorian dwelling of Knightshayes Court, now owned by the National Trust.

Set about on a scenic journey through the countryside on the traditional steam trains of the Devon Railway Centre, or see the sights by foot with an exhilarating hike through Buzzard's Woodlands.

Meet the exotic residents of Yarak Birds of Prey on an animal encounter like never before, or venture into the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and spot Culmstock Beacon and the pretty chapel that rests just below.

Escape to the ancient city of Exeter and admire the incredible architecture of the medieval cathedral, before wandering alongside the River Exe to the captivating Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery.

Grab a bite to eat in one of the many cafés and restaurants that line the city and be sure to check out some of your favourite high-street stores with an afternoon spent shopping.

There's so much to be enjoyed in the area, with Pumphouse Cottage making an excellent base from which to see it all!

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

UFFCULME

Tiverton 7 miles; Exeter 18 miles; Taunton 18 miles.

Located in the lush green countryside to the east of Exeter, this small rural community provides a welcome change from the demands of modern living. Almost midway between Dartmoor and Exmoor, and just a 40-minute drive to Exmouth and the beautiful South Devon coast, it is a perfect base for touring the area’s many attractions. Footpaths, fields and abundant natural wildlife characterise the surrounding landscape, several National Trust stately homes and gardens are within easy reach, and the Cathedral city of Exeter is a mere 18 miles away.

Please note: Minimum 3 night stay

Note: Short breaks at this property can only start either on a Monday and vacate on the Friday or start on a Friday and vacate on the Monday.

Note Week long breaks start on a Friday

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Christmas