Kestrel Lodge

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

13 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Smallwood
September 2020

“The Lodge was lovely, and would have exceeded expectations if the bed was more to our taste.”

.....for us it was much too soft and the duvet seemed heavy, also a small coffee table and coasters would have been nice....other than that it was lovely, like being home from home.

.....for us it was much too soft and the duvet seemed heavy, also a small coffee table and coasters would have been nice....other than that it was lovely, like being home from home.

- Mrs Smallwood, September 2020
Mr Phillips May 2019

“We have uesd sykes on many occasions and evey time have been impressed !”

They are our first choce evey time

- Mr Phillips, May 2019
Mr Stowe August 2018

“Kestrel Lodge is in a very peaceful location and setting and the owners Mike and Michelle are very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble.”

It is very comfortable and clean. This is the third year we have returned because we love it so much and can truly relax in Kestrel Lodge and the gardens. It feels like a second home. It is in a good location for exploring Exmoor. The booking process is very easy and with regular update emails from Sykes Holiday very helpful. We hope to return to Kestrel Lodge next year.

- Mr Stowe, August 2018
Mr Hutton May 2018

“Kestrel Lodge is a beautiful lodge in outstanding grounds and views that you are able to freely roam around.”

Plenty of bird song and dark skies at night made this location very relaxing. The lodge has everything you need, but the sofa was a bit low for someone with a back problem. The beds were very comfortable. Minor drawback is the outside staircase to the lodge, which ageing visitors could have minor difficulty with. The owners are extremely approachable, helpful and informative about the area. A lodge for all seasons YES! A place to revisit YES! Will I be back? YES. It's on the revisit list.

- Mr Hutton, May 2018
Mr Simpson September 2016

“We did not occupy Kestrel Lodge .”

Due to a cancellation we were offered Hunters Lodge ,at the same location but on the ground floor instead. We accepted this gladly as it made access easier. All of the above comments are therefore only relevant to Hunters Lodge. Mike and Michele our hosts were friendly and very helpful. The location was lovely, 10 minutes from Dulverton and not far from the the edge of the moor proper. All 4 of us enjoyed our holiday and would like to return to Hunters Lodge again in the future.

- Mr Simpson, September 2016
Dr Konijnenburg July 2016

“Comfortable, clean, well equipped”

- Dr Konijnenburg, July 2016
Mr Oxley June 2016

“I have been renting holiday properties at home and abroad for over thirty years.”

This was probably the best presented and thoughtfully equipped I have ever had the pleasure of staying in.

- Mr Oxley, June 2016
Mr Dipple April 2014

“We liked the location, the peaceful surroundings, the décor, the comfort, the warmth and all the thought that went into the extras - the home made hot cross buns, tea tray and Easter egg hunt for the children.”

There is nothing that hasn't been thought of. I cannot stress how thrilled we were and how fabulous our stay was!

- Mr Dipple, April 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2013

“Quiet and piecefull with lovely surrounding area.”

Extremely kind and helpfull hosts who provide us with a very well appointed flat that was in first class order. We enjoyed the cream tea after a very long journey.The house and flats are set in their own well kept grounds which are being re-vamped after disease in the trees. Excellent amenities nearby in Dulverton and the surrounding Exmoor.As over 70's the stairs were a challenge especially when wet.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2013
Mr Allan September 2013

“Owners extremely helpful.”

Accommodation of the highest order.

- Mr Allan, September 2013
Mr Reeves September 2012

“All four of us was extremely happy with accommodation, gardens and surrounding area.”

- Mr Reeves, September 2012
Mr Durrant August 2012

“Excellent property with a warm and friendly welcome.”

Gardens to die for.

- Mr Durrant, August 2012
Mrs Peakman August 2011

“The property was in a quiet and peaceful location with easy access to Exmoor and the coast.”

The accommodation was very clean and comfortable and we received a pleasant welcome with a tray of tea/coffee and home backed scones. The owners are very thoughtful and we enjoyed our stay at Kestrel Lodge.

- Mrs Peakman, August 2011
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Knapp House Cottages

A group of four wonderful holiday apartments set within two wings of Knapp House, close to the village of East Anstey and just four miles from Dulverton, the gateway to Exmoor. These properties each have their own unique style which reflects the history of the house. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the large mature gardens including the kitchen garden which is slowly being reclaimed. There are plenty of places to relax including a large cedar summer house which enjoys lovely views across the gardens and beyond. Knapp House is a beautiful example of a country house designed in the Arts and Crafts style and built in the early 1900s as a hunting lodge. Knapp House also offers local organic veg and salad boxes, as well as breakfast boxes to order. Once a month there is a pop-up pub in the house, an opportunity for guests to meet the locals and have something to eat and drink. The setting is tranquil and private and is the perfect retreat from which to explore the best of Exmoor, such as long sandy beaches at Woolacombe and Saunton, spectacular moorland scenery, breathtaking walks through the Barle Valley or any number of National Trust properties or historic sites such as Dunster Castle. There’s also numerous excellent pubs and restaurants a short distance away. Exmoor is extremely dog friendly and for the more active there are multiple activities, including riding, shooting, canoeing, wild swimming, surfing and mountain biking.

The property

This lovely first floor accommodation has its own private entrance approached via a flight of exterior wooden steps.

Offering stylish family accommodation, the property has an open plan living area, with kitchen looking out across mature trees to the valley beyond.

Both the twin and the king-size bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms, with the twin also having a zip/link arrangement to become a king-size double on request.

A delightful holiday home for exploring the area.

Note: This property is in a group with Refs. 7464, 8527 and 8529, together they can accommodate 12.

Summary

All first floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Eco-friendly biomass heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Egyptian cotton bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair on request
Ample off road parking
Shared extensive mature grounds with large unfenced pond, picnic tables and deckchairs
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 4 miles
Note: Part of the kitchen has a sloping ceiling with some limited headroom
Note: Property accessed via 15 external, shallow wooden stairs
Note: Children over 8 years and babes-in-arms only
Note: Breakfast boxes, and organic veg and salad boxes available on request and at an additional charge
Note: Large unfenced pond in grounds, children to be supervised at all times.

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About the location

EAST ANSTEY

Dulverton 4 miles; Tiverton 13 miles.

The village of East Anstey lies in the heart of beautiful unspoilt countryside, four miles from the picturesque market town of Dulverton. Known as the gateway to Exmoor, Dulverton offers the River Barle, which flows under a Grade I listed, 3000 year old stone clapper bridge. The town also boasts pretty buildings and medieval winding streets, along with a wealth of award winning restaurants and pubs, quality gift shops and tea rooms. The spectacular North Devon coast is within driving distance with the picturesque villages of Lynton and Lynmouth well worth visiting. Spend a day at the wonderful sandy beaches of Croyde Bay, Woolacombe and Saunton Sands, all of which provide fabulous opportunities for surfing. East Anstey is an ideal base to explore the magnificent rolling landscapes of Exmoor and the dramatic North Devon coastline.

Region Information

Note: This property is unsuitable for children under 8 years (inc. infants).

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Kestrel Lodge

East Anstey near Dulverton, Devon (Ref. 8528)

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Reviews

“The Lodge was lovely, and would have exceeded expectations if the bed was more to our taste.”

“We have uesd sykes on many occasions and evey time have been impressed !”

“Kestrel Lodge is in a very peaceful location and setting and the owners Mike and Michelle are very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble.”

“Kestrel Lodge is a beautiful lodge in outstanding grounds and views that you are able to freely roam around.”

“We did not occupy Kestrel Lodge .”

“Comfortable, clean, well equipped”

“I have been renting holiday properties at home and abroad for over thirty years.”

“We liked the location, the peaceful surroundings, the décor, the comfort, the warmth and all the thought that went into the extras - the home made hot cross buns, tea tray and Easter egg hunt for the children.”

“Quiet and piecefull with lovely surrounding area.”

“Owners extremely helpful.”

“All four of us was extremely happy with accommodation, gardens and surrounding area.”

“Excellent property with a warm and friendly welcome.”

“The property was in a quiet and peaceful location with easy access to Exmoor and the coast.”