The Cosy Cowshed

Perfect location if you want peace and quiet.

The views from the Cosy Cowshed are stunning. A small pan would be useful to do a boiled egg. Other than that a well equipped property with generous welcome pack.

Over all the property was very comfortable with stunning views over the countryside.

The complimentary food bag had some very tasty treats. The only criticism was one of the showers needed a bit of attention. Otherwise a very enjoyable break.

We would have liked to sweep the kitchen floor but no broom or dustpan and brush.

Two single beds too narrow for average sized adults. 10 tog quilts too hot for summer months. Nipples on en suite shower head partially blocked. Electric shaver point would have been helpful. Grill tray grubby. Every room had a lot of cobwebs and Harvestman spiders. An up to date guide of local attractions would be useful. Main quality is obviously the peaceful setting with stunning views.

Our 4th visit.

A great place for a relaxing break. Lots to see and do in the area. All modern comforts and wonderful views of the Devon countryside from the lounge. Thank you once again.

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at The Cosy Cowshed and were amused by the "Bovine Brothers", previous occupants of the Cow Shed, who came to the fence to greet us everytime we appeared.

The property was well equiped and we had everything we needed and it was very convenient being all on one level. The surrounding area is a delight as is the view from the property although the local lanes are full of potholes ~ not good for our low slung car ! We look forward to a return visit.

Our trip two best buddies and a dog, both bedrooms have an on suit shower room and the french doors all facing the garden with the most wonderful view of the hills.

It was so quiet and were completely chilled out, the owners had left a gift bag of savoury and sweet treats for us and milk in the fridge, we have stayed away in other places and this is the first we have ever had this. Some of the roads are very small for single vehicles to go down so be patient. We enjoyed our stay, and hope at sometime to return.

Another lovely stay at the Cosy Cowshed, great accommodation, will definitely return.

We would score the property higher as it is a lovely cottage with great views.

However, not being able to check-in until 5pm really impacts the quality time available, we have never known a check-in time later than 3pm. We have to vacate by 10am, it is only a small cottage, I mean, 7 hours to prepare - really? Also we were surprised we had to strip the beds and bag the bedlinen and towels up for the cleaner. For the price we paid, which is comparable to a nice hotel and not something we would have to have done had we chosen to stay in one, it was a disappointing requirement.

This is our third visit to The Cosy Cowshed and it is an excellent property with fantastic facilities in a great location.

. Helpful local information was supplied and was appreciated . If details of local safe dog walks could be provided that would good

Beautiful setting and lively home.

We had a fantastic stay.

We really enjoyed our stay at The Cosy Cowshed - it had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay.

The property was spotlessly clean and well equipped. We particularly enjoyed the peaceful location and being able to enjoy the comfy garden patio furniture to admire the views of the countryside which are particularly stunning when the sun rises. We also enjoyed being able to listen to the sound of the countryside including lots of birdsong, buzzing bees on the garden’s flowers, and the cows and sheep in neighbouring fields. The garden has some fantastic oak trees to admire too. Miller’s Farm Shop is a 5min drive away and has a wide choice of high quality groceries and several freezers of the Cook brand of frozen meals which made meal times easy. We did lots of walks that took in the South West Coastal Path with stunning coastline and views. We also appreciated the secure garden for our cocker spaniel. We’d be very happy to return!

Little point in having a contact number for 'emergencies' in the property information folder as when you leave a message you get no reply.

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Beautiful setting, brilliant cow shed conversion- liked the framed photo of the original shed in the house, great garden with breath taking views, dog loved it too.

Not your department but outstanding weather all week. Great location not far from coast and lots of other places to visit within a reasonable driving distance. Can’t fault it and would recommend to family and friends. Hope to return one day.

Nice, well appointed, 'shed' in a lovely part of Devon.

Ideal for relaxing and visiting the Jurassic Coast.

The gate needs some attention, as it sometimes is complicated to open.

Fabulous views from rear of cottage, quiet and peaceful, lovely place will book again.

Lovely cottage in stunning setting.

Little bit disappointed that, given the excellent weather & forecast for our stay, that we had to wipe down outside furniture & cushions including sweeping all the autumn leaves that had accumulated. It was still a little chilly at night & wood burner was available but no kindling, logs etc anywhere to be found. Would be happy to return.

Beautiful cottage in a gorgeous location.

Big enough for a family of 4 plus a small dog. The washing machine and dryer were much appreciated in February, we were so muddy every day! The underfloor heating kept the cottage to a comfortable temperature and we used the log burner every night to get super-cosy and warm. The kitchen was well equipped and easy to keep clean and tidy, plenty of storage for food and drinks. Views are OUTSTANDING. The garden was plenty big enough and safe for our little dog to mooch, I can imagine it would be glorious to sit out there in the sunshine but unfortunately we weren't blessed with the weather! Beds are so comfortable, with feather/down duvets and pillows. Towels were soft and easy to wash part-way through our stay. Plenty of sockets to charge devices, most have USB slots too so you don't need to pack the adaptors. No shaver points in the bathrooms so we had to use an adaptor to charge our toothbrush. The location is lovely, just outside the tiny village of Dalwood where the pub is a must-visit. Good location to discover the surrounding towns, although the country lanes nearby have seen better days (bring a spare tyre!). Recommend a visit to Sidmouth, it's a lovely town and most shops are open out of season. We've been a few times and stopped at the Blue Ball pub on the way home.

A lovely cottage in beautiful setting.

Everything was just as we hoped, a great place to stay for us while visiting family nearby.

What an amazing cottage, for us it was perfection.

We only stayed for 4 nights, but came home so relaxed. To the owners and the team who care for The Cosy Cow Shed THANK YOU.

This was our second holiday at The Cosy Cowshed as it's a lovely place to stay.

The location is peaceful with far reaching views from the large patio and plenty of parking for our 2 cars. The property is clean, modern and well equipped. There is a good size enclosed garden for a dog to run around in, but this is not totally escape proof due to gaps in the hedge and wire fencing that doesn't go tight to the ground. There was a strong smell of drains in one of the bathrooms and its adjoining bedroom. This isn't as noticeable if the roof windows are left open all the time, but as they are self closing when it rains, it's impossible to do that. The extractor fan has been removed in that bathroom for some reason so that doesn't help. An air freshener is definitely needed! The other comment I would like to make is about the 5 bar gate. It needs adjustment as it's awkward to open and close as its heavy to lift into place. I mentioned this last year but it's still the same!

The property was very nice with a great view that matched its description.

The Cosy Cowshed is well equiped, quiet and comfortable, in a lovely part of East Devon. I'd recommend to people staying there, to use the Sheppards Knap/Andrewshayes Lane road to access the A35, rather than Loughwood Lane as the later is a tighter lane and has an awkward access to the A35. Sheppards Knap is a much nicer drive and is a better access point to the A35. Thanks again to the owner for helping me find my phone when it went missing (it had ended up in a laundry bag) which they helped me find when they arrived shortly after I was due to leave on my departure day.

Comfortable, idyllic situation, had everything we needed, and we loved the garden area as well as inside.

This place is a real gem, a home from home for us.

The views are spectacular and very calming. A very zen place indeed enjoyed by all the family. Thank you to Mark and Jacobine for everything. We were delighted to meet you both. We will definitely be back.

This property is absolutely amazing.

Do not hesitate to book as you will not be disappointed. We stayed with our black lab for 4 days and the weather was perfect. He loved the enclosed garden and adjoining field so plenty of lovely walks. Waking up in the morning with the sun shining was a real plus. The living area and bedrooms all looked out onto garden and the rolling hill where the sheep and cows were grazing. We spent many hours sitting on garden furniture just enjoying the scenery and peace and quiet. We needed a well deserved break away and that was exactly what we got. The pictures do not do the views justice. The bed was extremely comfortable with crisp white sheets etc and perfect pillows. Millie was on hand if we needed anything and was most welcoming when we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble for her so Thank You Millie for your kindness. Can’t wait to return to this special place. Thanks again M&S and Shadow the black lab. July 2024

Hi Cosy cowshed was a great place to stay if you want a nice quiet relaxing get away yet still close to the coast great views from site and within walking distance to village shop and pub would stay again .

Peaceful, private, easy to live in, well planned and equipped, amazing view, bifold doors and remote controlled sky window vents.

Cosy, homely and comfortable. Rated first place by us in approx 18 holiday lets we’ve stayed in. More than we hoped for. Maybe a wheelchair ramp from the driveway onto the patio would be a good idea. Hope we can return

This was our third visit.

Still a great place to stay with excellent facilities and wonderful views. We will be back as we haven't seen all the surrounding area.

Absolutely Fabulous!

We had an amazing stay at the property, the photos don't do it justice it is a lot more spacious than we expected. We are a family of 4 with two children aged 7 & 4 and we also took our medium dog with us and we had plenty of room. The property was clean but I'd say out of peak times in the year could do with a more thorough clean behind sofas and beds etc. We will definitely be back next year, we can't wait

Superb accommodation with great views.

Good pub in the village within easy walking distance. So glad we chose the Cosy Cowshed.

This is our second time staying at The Cosy Cowshed and I had forgotten just how wonderful the views are!

It is very well equipped with quality bed linen giving it a luxurious feel. The furniture is great for sitting outside and the only suggestion I would make is that a few more cushions for the sofa/chair would make them more comfortable. The gift of the Dalwood wine was very much appreciated!

The Cosy Cowshed was beautiful, perfect for our stay.

The internal layout has been thoughtfully designed and the far-reaching views (and cattle) were serene. We also appreciated the v nice bottle of wine - thank you.

Second stay here.

Nice bright accommodation, fantastic views through bi-fold doors. Two things. Firstly, I will never understand why, you have a four berth place, but only a small two slot toaster , also a microwave so small you cannot fit a plate in it. This is not just a criticism of this place, but a lot of two bedroom places. Petty I know, but needed! Could also do with more comfortable chairs in the lounge area. I also think basic cleaning could have been better, there were a few cobwebs about the place. Also had an issue with smelly drains in one of the bathrooms.

Great cottage modern, clean and warm with lovely views.

Cosy Only negative was a double bed instead of the two singles as shown in the photos

Fantastic property in a beautiful location.

We stayed here for our first family break with our baby.

We had a great time, the views are stunning and the property has been well designed to make the most of this. It was clean and well decorated throughout. The garden is a good size and well maintained, we didn’t make the most of this due to the weather, but the dog loved it and we felt it was secure enough for her. The local pub was a short walk across the fields and was friendly, but worth noting that it closes for a few hours in the late afternoon. We look forward to booking a return visit.

This was a really lovely cottage in a great location to explore this area.

Only a short drive to the beach and set in fab countryside. The refurbishment, bathrooms and beds/linen are to a very high standard. The only minor comment is the fencing is not secure at the bottom for smaller dogs and there are sheep in the adjoining fields so dog owners should take care. Also in the second bathroom at the time of our visit there was a bit of a drain smell which requires investigation. Despite those 2 minor items we had a wonderful stay and would recommend this cottage.

Very well-appointed, clean and well-equipped property.

Fabulous views and definitely somewhere we would return to.

Beautiful setting and lovely cottage.

Millie the housekeeper went above and beyond to get us in as early as possible. Lounge area could do with a bigger tele and bit more comfort in the furniture but the bedrooms and bathrooms were very nice. We personally found the location too remote down very narrow lanes which aren't made for the modern car. All in all, fab cottage wrong location for us.

The Cosy Cowshed is a high quality holiday home in a beautiful peaceful setting with far reaching views.

It's very well equipped with everything you need for self catering including tea coffee and sugar, with milk and a bottle of local wine in the fridge! Overall it's very clean and comfortable. Our dog enjoyed the large enclosed garden. The village shop and pub are very good, and only a short walk away. We really enjoyed our stay and have already booked to come back again. Unfortunately there were a few negatives. The entrance gate needs adjustment as it's not easy to open and close. We had to clean the patio furniture, then discovered the cushions in the storage box were stained and felt damp, so we didn't use them. We also didn't use the clothes rack in one of the bedrooms, as this had lots of cobwebs and spiders. On the carpet under the rack were several dead "insects" in cocoons of web. I'm sure this was just missed by the cleaner as the rest of the property was fine.

Our stay in the Cosy Cowshed was extremely comfortable & restful.

The views from the living area are outstanding & the interior decor very smart. It was a pleasure to walk into such a welcoming environment & find everything one would expect for an enjoyable holiday. Highly recommended.

Quality property in quality condition

We were so pleased we chose this holiday home.

Absolutely stunning! Very tastefully finished all round, and easily up there with the very few favourites we have with Sykes. We had a lovely week in the CCS, enjoying the views, the birdsong, and the peacefulness. We’ll be back!

We had a problem with the lights in the bedroom.

Electrician came when we were not there and said lights were fine. He obviously switched them on once and they worked but they were not working when we came in. It was an intermittent fault which I text back to the manager but not mended before we left. We were told that they were a dimmer switch and I had not turned it up! I am not stupid I know what a dimmer switch is and I did not have a problem with the other switches. Quite a lot of cobwebs about, loads behind the head board of our bed, obviously not cleaned for a long time. Apart from this we enjoyed our stay, the cottage is decorated to a nice standard, everything you would want in the kitchen, beds extremely comfortable and beautiful views. Would I stay again or recommend, yes I would.

Absolutely loved our stay at the Cosy Cowshed.

The accommodation is excellent (including the comfy beds) and the views are wonderful! We hope to be back, many thanks.

We had a wonderful stay and would love to return.

This was our third stay - that says it all!

Perfect, thanks Terry & Jane

This is our second stay at the Cosy Cow Shed.

It is a beautiful little property in the most idyllic of settings. Everything is beautifully clean it is a joy to stay here. Terry and Jane

Overall we enjoyed the holiday and the barn was in an idyllic spot and had everything we needed.

Unfortunately, the family that live/rent next door to the have young children that constantly shout, scream and fight which often spoilt the peaceful location. A couple of things I would mention that we thought needed attention 1, the drive needs to be tidied as a lot of tall stinging nettles and weeds 2, the hedge on the right hand side when you pull out into the road is overgrown and you have to pull out blind, which is quite dangerous and 3, the large tree in the garden could do with a trim as its very overgrown.

The property was beautiful, a gorgeous rural and peaceful location, lovely views from all the rooms.

It was very clean and very well equipped. We had a wonderful stay.

The property was comfortable and well equipped.

We particularly enjoyed the walk-in showers and the beds were excellent. The location was beautiful with lovely views across the valley and the stars at night were spectacular. We enjoyed the peace and tranquility. Near by towns of Seaton and Lyme Regis were both delightful and not too crowded at this time of year.

Fantastic views Quiet comfortable Beds Everything there we needed Ideal location for coast and inland Would book again

Second stay within a year.

We must come back to explore more of the Devonshire and Dorset area. We are at home now missing the wonderful views from the cow shed patio. Paul & Marian

Really lovely property with fantastic views, we would happily stay again .

We recommend it.

Just one suggestion re tv placement.

Our dog a golden retriever knocked the table a few times and the table seems quite lightweight not very stable. I would like to suggest it would be better on a bracket higher on the wall. This is a suggestion no complaints thoroughly enjoyed our stay in cosy cowshed and will return. Thankyou.

Beautiful setting.

Quality build. Quiet, comfortable. Will be returning - what else needs to be said!!! Terry & Jane

Nice modern property, in a good location.

Plenty of daylight coming through the bi folds, and Velux windows. Had a couple of issues, but quickly rectified by the owner. Not certain if the garden is completely enclosed, I’m sure our little beagle could have got through the hedge and onto the road. Also, could have done with a bigger toaster and microwave, and some dishwasher tablets! Had good weather for March. This is a good property to stay in, could be a bit on the pricey side though, did enjoy our holiday, though.

One of the best places I’ve ever stayed in.

Quality of everything in the cottage of really high standard. Would recommend it highly to anyone.

I am an amputee and a wheelchair user.

Your property was quite accessible to me. A grab handle in the shower would be useful for many people not just amputees! The heating system worked well.

An absolute delight, beautiful views across the valley, quiet and peaceful.

Quick response from contact number………a sheep was caught in the brambles and wire fence in the field at the bottom of the garden…..rescued very quickly. We will certainly return

The location, high standard of accommodation, the welcoming card and bottle of wine, milk made a great start to a lovely holiday in a beautiful area of Devon.

The property is furnished to a very high standard with many modern fittings.

Good to see that an air pump heating system is installed to "save the planet". All the comforts you could need in a great country setting with stunning views over the valley. A short walk brings you to an idyllic pub - The Tuckers Arms. Excellent food and good local beers. The village people are very welcoming and the community store is run by volunteers and stocks all that you would need. We will return.

Two minor points, which are to do with sharing our holiday with our family next door (which was lovely!

) Bathroom needs opaque glass or a blind as potentially one could be on loo / in shower when visitors pass window. When going to house next door, several times hit head on overhanging branch - didn’t use path at it stopped one slab short and ended in a plant.

Very clean cottage, very comfortable with everything provided that we wanted.

Superb views from outside seating area of through the bi-fold doors. So hot during the visit that lighter-weight duvets would have been appreciated as would a parasol for the outside eating area.

Location, views and the accommodation all of which made our stay most enjoyable.

What an amazing conversion, so comfortable, beautifully thought out, as though it was for the owners' comfort rather than ours!

You can walk in all directions too, from the front door.

An exceptional staycation.

Cosy Cowshed is a spacious, thoughtfully designed, well-equipped and comfortable property. Both living room and bedroom(s) enjoy marvellous views across the valley and a variety of rural walks enable full appreciation of Dorset countryside.