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"Stayed here with my partner, our toddler and our dog."
I booked Great Bradley Cottage for a last minute getaway wanting peace and quiet, lovely walks, a cozy homely place to stay and a pool we could have to ourselves. This place provided every one of these things and more. We felt very welcome from the offset with a stairgate and highchair provided before we arrived, use of the pool was easy, all the expected ammenities were provided and little extras such as shortbread biscuits and fresh milk were a welcome touch. Was so nice being able to have a holiday that catered for my whole family and we came home feeling refreshed so thank you.
Thank you
Property Owner
Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Feb 2024
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"Amazing , warm , cosy cottage ."
With everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Felt relaxed and at home as soon as I walked through the door. Nicky is an amazing host and nothing is too much trouble. The swimming pool is a lovely addition to the cottage . Lovely to be able to take dogs and just walk straight out the door to brilliant walks with amazing views. Will definitely be back again very soon
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Nov 2023
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"Fantastic, spacious and well appointed cottage in a super location."
The homemade banana cake on arrival was much appreciated! The swimming pool with inflatables is a great bonus for children. We had a great week exploring the beauty of Exmoor and relaxing in the cottage, and hope to return.
Reviewed by Kirsty5.0★Oct 2023
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"Really lovely cottage, warm and clean in a beautiful setting."
Great to be able to walk out straight from the cottage and also a treat to come home for a swim. The owner was friendly and helpful. We had a peaceful relaxed time with plenty of places to visit in the vicinity.
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Sep 2023
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"We would like to thank Nicky and everyone at Great Bradley Farm, for a wonderful stay."
A lovely welcome and beautiful surroundings with wild horses on the farm. The swimming pool was a hit with all the family. Even my dog was made to feel welcome with a little treat bag on arrival. Would recommend highly.
Reviewed by Emma5.0★Aug 2023
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"We had such a wonderful holiday and Nicky was really lovely and friendly."
We all love animals and they were everywhere. We often saw horses and cows wandering down the road. My children found this hilarious as we don’t see that at home.
The cottage was clean and cosy and when we arrived, there was milk in the fridge, a bottle of wine and a delicious banana loaf waiting for us. The beds were incredibly comfortable and we all slept very well.
My son loves to look at stars and I’ve never seen so many as we saw here! It was amazing.
We got to meet the racehorses, lots of dogs, we swam in the pool and we enjoyed many pub meals. The Royal Oak in Withypool were great and every meal we had was delicious.
Everyone we met was friendly and we had a very relaxing stay. None of us wanted to leave.
This is a really lovely place to stay. Thank you for having us.
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Aug 2023
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"What a fantastic place!"
The cottage is lovely. It is warm, clean, well equipped and very comfortable. The walking directly from the door is fantastic - the area is stunning. The swimming pool is a fabulous bonus, especially if the weather is 'iffy'. We loved our stay so much, Nicky is super friendly, as is everyone else we met there. Thank you so much for a fabulous holiday. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Great Bradley Cottage to anyone and everyone. See you again soon!
Reviewed by Claire5.0★Jul 2023
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"This must be one of the best cottages we have stayed in and we use holiday cottages a lot."
The cottage itself is very well equipped, especially the Rayburn stove we wanted for nothing. To have the use of a garden was lovely for us and our 3 dogs. To be able to walk out of the door and literally be on a bridle path that led down to the most beautiful River Bartle was perfect. The local pubs served good food. The walks on exmoor and on the coastal paths were wonderful, Dulverton is a lovely little town with everything we needed. Thankyou to Nicky and all her staff for making us so welcome, we will definitely be going back.
Reviewed by Lesley5.0★May 2023
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"The cottage was very clean, well organised and comfortable."
The views were outstanding and we were made very welcome by the owner.It was well situated for exploring the local sights and we came away feeling totally relaxed.
Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2023
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"Lovely cottage great location, great fire and super walks without needing the car."
Aga was a first and took some getting used too. We didn’t use the pool but it looked lovely. Would come back just for the walks down the river to the pub in the village.
Reviewed by Mark4.4★Feb 2023
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"For those wanting peace, quiet and solitude this is the perfect place."
Yes it is in a remote place but that is its selling point. Our host Nicky could not have done more to make our stay as good as it was. Indeed we agreed it surpassed our expectations. The cottage was very comfortable and stayed that way despite the very changeable weather on the moors at that time of year. You could stay local all week and enjoy the rural life or its a good central point to go all directions in Somerset and Devon. We are already looking at a return visit.
Reviewed by Gavin5.0★Feb 2023
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"Warm cosy cottage in an ideal spot for local walks and exploring Exmoor."
Reviewed by Howard5.0★Feb 2023
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"Cosy cottage (comfortably accommodating family of 4 plus dog), beautifully peaceful location, great position for exploring Exmoor and Nicky was a very kind and attentive host, willingly sharing cake, wine and the pool."
Great even in soggy December, must be amazing in the summer. Thanks!
Reviewed by Matthew4.4★Dec 2022
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"Lovely cottage, very well equipped with everything you could need."
So nice an warm an cozy. A treat seeing the race horses walking past everyday. A bigger smart tv would be the only thing that could make the stay any better
Thank you for your feedback, we can now confirm that a larger Smart TV has now been added to the property.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Heidi5.0★Nov 2022
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"Amazing cottage amid a busy working estate, set in quite superb surroundings."
Lots and lots of thoughtful touches left for arrival and a warm welcome from the owner. Great walks from the door, extremely dog friendly. Excellent pub nearby, the Royal Oak in Withypool. Food good (Sunday lunch in particular). The cottage is well equipped and comfortable in the main. Personally, we'd prefer more modern mattresses - they were a bit soft for our taste, but that's just us.. The TV is tiny; smaller than the one shown in advertising. Needs updating with a smart TV that could then receive Netflix, Prime etc. But these are small points. It's a gem of a place overall, with a glorious open fire and a lovely very relaxing vibe.
Reviewed by Linda4.7★Sep 2022
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"Would recommend this cottage to anyone looking for peace and quiet in an amazing location."
Loads of walks for our 2 small dogs and plenty of places to visit by car nearby .. enjoyed watching the horses ride out every morning and the pheasants waiting to ambush Ralph the chihuahua
Reviewed by Mary5.0★Aug 2022
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"Lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the world."
Very friendly and helpful host. The swimming pool was excellent as it's located very near to the cottage. Very highly recommended.
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Aug 2022
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"We all really enjoyed our stay at the cottage, both humans and dogs."
The cottage is in a great location for exploring Exmoor. There are wonderful walks from the cottage both down to the river Barle and up to the moor. The coast and many interesting villages and towns don't take long to reach by car. There is loads of wildlife to see, red and roe deer, hares, foxes and many kinds of birds. There are great places to eat and drink close by.
The cottage itself is cosy and although the garden isn't enclosed the dogs could safely explore with us keeping an eye on them.
An added bonus was use of the large heated indoor swimming pool. After a day out exploring it was great to have a relaxing swim whilst looking out over the valley to the moors on the hills. We are looking forward to coming back in the future.
Reviewed by Christina4.4★May 2022
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"The cottage is lovely, set within a working farm, but with a private little garden."
It’s cosy but it had everything we needed for our stay. The indoor pool was fantastic and we were able to have a swim every day. There’s great walking direct from the door, either on to Exmoor or down to the river, onto the path to Withypool (shop, pub) or Tarr Steps (pub). We brought our dogs and it was great for them, (but note that the garden for the cottage isn’t enclosed, so anyone with dogs who run off will need to keep an eye on them in the garden). All in all, a lovely stay and a great cottage to relax in and explore from.
Reviewed by Eddie4.7★May 2022
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"Fabulous little gem of a cottage, hidden away in a peaceful valley."
The cottage was so warm and cosy thanks to a beautiful Aga in the kitchen and a stunning open fire in the lounge. Delicious welcoming cake on arrival and the Owner was very helpful with local information or extra logs we needed. This is a walking paradise. You can walk for miles from here to various pubs, great for a halfway stop on a loop through valleys of woods with the river flowing gently along. This location if you have well behaved dogs is amazing for allowing them off the leads for most the day. Highly recommend a visit here, great location for exploring Exmoor and the surrounding areas or even if you just want a break away from the rat race to recharge.
Reviewed by Tara5.0★Apr 2022
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"Lovely and cosy."
Used the open fire everyday in early March. A stunning location and really peaceful. Also a good central base to explore.
Reviewed by Shona4.4★Mar 2022
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"Another lovely stay at Great Bradley Cottages, clean, tidy and comfortable."
Our second visit! Nicky so lovely and accommodating, cupcakes on arrival. Thank you for another great holiday
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Oct 2021
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"We had a wonderful time."
Brilliant location, fantastic facilities and the owner was lovely and very helpful. Absolutely recommend!
Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Aug 2021
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"Great Bradley cottage is in a very quiet location."
It’s ideal if you want to get away from it all and are looking for lots of peach and quiet. Nicky the hosts was very friendly and welcoming and left us fresh farm shop milk, cakes, wine and treats and a ball for our dog. The Cottage was very comfortable and the use of the swimming pool was an added bonus. The only negative thing about the property, that did really did let it down is that it really could do with a good clean. I spent the first day cleaning the kitchen microwave, oven, fridge, sink and basin. I wiped down the sofas, the mat hadn’t been hovered and where dirty. I also had to clean the bathroom as underside of the toilet seat was stained yellow and the shower cubicle had not been cleaned. This is something you shouldn’t have to do when you arrive on holiday.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are sorry to hear this, had you made us aware of these issues at the time we would have rectified them immediately. We're pleased to hear you found the cottage comfortable and you enjoyed the pool - Thank You for leaving lovely comments in the guest book.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Duncan1.9★Aug 2021
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"Second stay here, and again didn't disappoint."
The owners are lovely and the cottage is in a fantastic location
Reviewed by Jonathon4.7★Jul 2021
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"Beautiful cottage, beautiful location, had everything we needed and Nicky was a great host."
Reviewed by Sally5.0★Jul 2021
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"Was made to feel welcome by host Nicky."
Our dogs enjoyed the freedom. We had lovely a peaceful holiday and enjoyed relaxing in indoor pool daily.
Can’t wait to return next year
Reviewed by Michelle4.1★Jun 2021
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"Gorgeous cottage in the most beautiful location very off the beaten track so perfect if you’re after tranquility away from it all."
The swimming pool was perfect and we used it almost every day. Lots of walks locally but would recommend good footwear not the flip flops I wore!
Friendly and helpful people on the farm.
Our only constructive criticism is the cottage could benefit from a deep clean other than that loved it.
Reviewed by Tracy4.7★Jun 2021
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"The cottage was very comfortable and the location and swimming pool were great."
The owner was very hospitable and friendly. The place could do with a good clean though (superficially fine but hair in corners of bathroom and I had to clean the fridge before putting food in it). We had issues with wireless (not surprising given the lovely rural location) which would have been fine if we were just on holiday but I had to work and couldn’t so we went home early. Dogs barking from 6 am and did just walk into the cottage uninvited. We like dogs so not an issue for us but just a warning for others.
Reviewed by Katherine3.8★May 2021
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"Really enjoyed our stay, and received a warm welcome from Nicky."
Many thanks for the fruit and wine. We enjoyed the swimming pool and the fields for walking the dogs. Our stay would have benefitted from a secure garden for the dogs to prevent ours from getting out and the owner's from coming in. Beautiful area with so many walks. Thank you for a lovely stay Nicky and Fay.
Reviewed by Nicola5.0★May 2021
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"It was a very good week the owner Nicola was welcoming."
The place was comfortable and we enjoyed using the log fire albeit was May. The access to the main house swimming pool was a plus. The countryside was excellent and sitting on the patio enjoying the evening sun and birdsong was most relaxing. The only negative factor was the rain but that of course beyond human control
We hope to stay again in the future and would recommend it. Our dog Tilly also loved it and enjoyed playing with one of the family dogs.
Highly recommened
Reviewed by Howard4.1★May 2021
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"Everything was great."
Just one correction needed to the key collection email sent prior to ones arrival. This might seem a minor issue but, with the cottage being so wonderfully rural, many people will be quite out of their comfort zone when arriving. The final instructions talk about passing a white farm house on the right. It's not. It's on the left.
Fabulous miriad walks and the use of the swimming pool is a bonus. All in all, very good value - maybe could charge more.
Reviewed by Bill4.7★May 2021
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"The cottage is located in a very nice and quiet farm."
It has a nice path walking down to the river and to some beautiful views. The private indoor swimming pool is a big plus point. The owners were kind enough to let us use it whenever we needed as we only stayed for 2 days. The pool is very secluded facing the owners private garden but as no one was out and about it meant full privacy for me and my partner. We also walked in to some lovely fresh farm milk waiting in the fridge. Keep in mind this is a self-cattering cottage which means you need to bring everything yourself. Basics such as towels & a roll of toilet paper are provided, but any extra's, oil or other food products need to be brought by yourself (it does state this in the advert). Also keep in mind, as this is a farm there are several dogs there which are free to roam. They are very friendly and curious but be aware to expect them to walk in if you leave the door open lol! We had a lovely time there and will definitely be coming back. Only down side we had was that the shower drain was slightly clogged which meant the water wasn't draining as well and filling up so we had to quickly wash and leave before it overflew.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are glad that you had an enjoyable stay and were able to enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside. We have spoken with the owner regarding the issue with the clogged shower drain, who has confirmed that this has been dealt with and the water is draining as it should be. We look forward to welcoming you back to Somerset, hopefully in the not-too-distant future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Huva5.0★Oct 2020
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"Everyone was friendly."
We enjoyed the indoor swimming pool it was so nice having a swim without anyone else the whole pool to ourselves brilliant. The cottage was lovely the open fire keeps you nice and toasty on those dark chilly evening’s.
There are a couple of negative points one being the garden it says it’s enclosed but it is not so if you have a furry friend that likes to wonder of then you’ll have to watch them, the other thing that let it down was the mattress’s they were not comfy I ended up with a spring in my hip, had to lie in a dip before getting comfortable.
It could of been cleaner especially with the corona virus outbreak. Shower, Radiators, handles, but apart from that a wonderful place to stay the peace and quiet and beautiful landscape.
Reviewed by Tracy4.1★Oct 2020
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"The owner was helpful, fab location,"
Reviewed by Marion5.0★Sep 2020
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"Perfect cottage for us: off the beaten track, warm and comfortable and dog friendly!"
Reviewed by Janice5.0★Sep 2020
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"Great place to stay."
Owner was just lovely and so helpful. We took our German Shepherd puppy who was a little 'free roaming' at the time and she thought nothing of it, letting him get to know her dogs and meet the horses on site. Kids loved it, cottage was beautiful and kept so clean. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed by Peter4.7★Aug 2020
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"The cottage was lovely , cosy and clean, warm and very peaceful with swallows nesting nearby."
The pool was lovely, warm and private and very welcome, I overcame my fear of water here got a bit of confidence and will now be able to have swimming lessons. There are some beautiful horses nearby, two lovely new ones had just arrived named Hamish and Bertie and it was lovely to see them when we went out daily, as well as some lovely friendly dogs which never disturbed us at all. There is no noise surprisingly when the estate trains many lovely horses and unless you saw them pass you would never know they were there.
This cottage has been fantastic, private , quiet, peaceful and just what is needed to get away from the noisy towns elsewhere. The owner and staff were so kind and helpful and the owner was available whenever needed, which was not often as the holiday was perfect. I would go back again when I am able to, maybe next year. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a nice peaceful holiday, as a base to sightsee or just a bolt hole to get away from it all.
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Aug 2020
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"Wonderful cottage, wonder host who couldnt be more helpful and friendly."
Pointed us in dierection for great restaurants and things to do.
Reviewed by Carolanne5.0★Jul 2020
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"Great characterful cottage, lovely farm environment, perfect host full of ideas and recommendations for enjoying the farm/locale/Exmoor in general, and marvellous situation in beautiful countryside for superb walks through the surrounds direct from the cottage."
We loved the dogs and horses on the farm, the Exmoor ponies dotted around the landscape, and general relaxed tone of the whole holiday. The Exmoor countryside was also a bit of a revelation: rolling farmland, lush forests, river gorges, stunning coastline full of atmospheric villages, hidden coves and dramatic cliffs - perfect for walkers and those craving the outdoors! Oh, and lovely pubs...
Reviewed by Jean5.0★Jul 2020
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"Lovely cottage in the middle of nowhere in beautiful surroundings."
Highlight for our kids were the horses kept just outside the cottage & the indoor heated pool. Everyone around were very friendly & helpful. Would definitely recommend staying in Great Bradley Cottage.
Reviewed by Jasdeep4.4★Dec 2019
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"We had splendid week over Christmas comfortable relaxing and the scenic river Barle walks were just what was needed."
Thank you Nicky for making us feel at home.
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Dec 2019
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"Very relaxing and cosy, lovely to have an open fire to light while watching tv and relaxing."
Lovely location not far away from nearby towns and villages plenty of things to door near the cottage.
Reviewed by Ryan4.4★Nov 2019
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"Excellent location, superb cottage, fully equipped."
Would recommend for a peaceful get away.
Ideal base for exploring.
Tarr Farm hotel not far, lovely food.
Nicky was very welcoming, left us to it, we will return.
Reviewed by Steve5.0★Nov 2019
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"Great Bradley cottage offered the most magnificent base to explore exmoor from."
On arrival we received a warm welcome from Nicky who popped by after a late finish with the racehorses to check everything was okay. Needless to say everything was more than okay!
The cottage is warm and cosy with tasteful decor and country touches that made us feel right at home. I was a little bit apprehensive about cooking with the Rayburn but it was very easy to use and produced delicious meals! The kitchen was well equipped with a decent sized fridge and freezer which made a nice change and the sitting room was great to relax in.
Upstairs the bedrooms are generously sized with thick cosy duvets to keep you snug during the exmoor autumn weather and plenty of space to put your clothes away!
The cottage is centrally located in the national park close to the village hub of Exford (The Crown is worth a visit for food and drinks) and is perfect for anyone travelling to exmoor for shooting or hunting.
Reviewed by Claire5.0★Oct 2019
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"We had a lovely time."
The cottage was perfect for us and the owner was very friendly. It was very pet-friendly and perfectly situated right on Exmoor giving us a remote and beautiful location. The cottage had all the facilities we needed in addition to being close to nearby river and lake which the kids loved.
Reviewed by Clive4.7★Aug 2019
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"This farm cottage exceeded expectations as did the warm welcome of the host Nicky whom couldn't have been more hospitable."
The location is perfect with lovely walks along the river to the local village, Tarr steps and many other walking routes locally. We had two dogs who had free range to wander the garden and grounds. The cottage has been decorated beautifully with some lovely details, fresh flowers, starter tea, coffee, milk, sugar, dog treats, everything you could possible need in the bathroom (including rain forest shower) towels etc. The 2 bedrooms were a lovely size with beautiful views & huge double beds (New mattresses too). The garden is also lovely place to relax with the sun on it all day.
Everything you could possible need is provided from Barbeque (already just to light up) beautiful log fire (with plenty of logs) large fridge freezer, washing machine (and washing line & pegs), dishwasher (including tabs), cooker (even picnic hamper) toaster, coffee pot, large bottled water (as local water is high in copper content) however bottled water is provided free of charge and on arrival a lovely bottle of wine. Plenty of crockery, saucepans, pots, pans and containers even kitchen roll, clingfilm, kitchen roll, mop & bucket, hoover etc etc ...the list goes on. (Also plenty of parking directly outside cottage. There is also Kennels available should you wish to go out for the day without your dogs.
I can't recommend this cottage enough, everything you could possible need is there, we were the first to stay in the cottage as its just been refurbished, I have stayed in many cottages across the UK over the past years and this without a doubt is the best one I've stayed in, perfect location and wonderfully warm and welcoming hosts. (The directions to the cottage were also very clear and easy to follow)
Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jul 2019
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