Orchard Cottage

5.0★

Perfect

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

16 Customer Review(s)

Andy
September 2021

“This property had everything you could possibly need to have a quiet, relaxing holiday.”

We arrived to find milk, butter, tea, coffee, sugar and even homemade bread and cake. There is plenty of space to stretch out and make the most of your holiday, and sitting in the garden watching the sun go down with sheep just the other side of the fence was really special. The owners live on site but never intrusive. If we return to this area again this would be our first choice of where to stay.

We arrived to find milk, butter, tea, coffee, sugar and even homemade bread and cake. There is plenty of space to stretch out and make the most of your holiday, and sitting in the garden watching the sun go down with sheep just the other side of the fence was really special. The owners live on site but never intrusive. If we return to this area again this would be our first choice of where to stay.

- Andy, September 2021
Hannah July 2021

“We had a lovely stay in this cottage.”

It was the most comfortable holiday cottage I’ve ever stayed in! Val the host was very welcoming and we were delighted with the welcome gifts. Can’t fault it. It had everything you could possibly need.

- Hannah, July 2021
Phillip May 2021

“A really nice cottage in a farm setting.”

Peaceful looking across field of lambs. Ample parking in the gated farm yard. Garden enclosed which was great for the dogs. Comfortable accommodation well supplied for self catering. Fantastic hosts with a really warm welcome.

- Phillip, May 2021
Helen October 2020

“The cottage was clean, warm and all the facilities worked (although we didn't try the shower).”

We were just a little disappointed by the size if the garden as it seemed much bigger in the photo online, however it was nice and secure for the dogs. The lane running up to the cottage was fine, in my opinion, with plenty of passing places and no coins needed for the electricity meter at the house. The owner was very friendly and it was lovely to arrive to a homemade cake and loaf of bread.

- Helen, October 2020
Royston September 2020

“Enjoyed our stay immensely.”

Lovely cottage and hosts, a beautiful area. The only minor issue was the shower which had been noted before by another customer. There is major building work nearby but this didn't really bother us. Lots of good eating pubs in the area, we never had a disappointing meal wherever we went.

- Royston, September 2020
Susannah August 2020

“Good location for base if you need access to Exeter and beaches Quiet and comfortable”

- Susannah, August 2020
Nick October 2019

“Pluses: Generous supplies available on arrival of tea, milk, bread, butter and homemade cakes.”

Spacious, comfortable, cosy. Well equipped. Bath mat provided. Good broadband. Good parking. Attractive garden. Quiet location within easy reach of Exeter and Honiton. Plenty of good towels. Negatives: Extremely poor hot water pressure - showering is virtually impossible. Very deep and narrow bath. Double bed rather narrow and too soft for our liking. Having to feed a coin meter every day for electricity. Russian roulette of the long single-track lane to access the property!

- Nick, October 2019
Christina August 2019

“On arrival lovely cake and milk butter fresh baked bread.”

- Christina, August 2019
Frances August 2019

“The cottage was very clean and comfortable and had everything you could need.”

Gerry and Val are lovely and unintrusive and we were delighted with their provisions on arrival. Val's shortbread and home made loaf were really nice. We were there for two weeks and after one week we were given clean bedding and towels. Would highly recommend as the bedrooms have been decorated and modernised since the online photos were taken. Overall 10 out of 10 from us.

- Frances, August 2019
Eunice June 2019

“Friendly, very handy for wanting to visit other places for example Jurassic coast, Lyme Regis Exeter and Weymouth.”

Walking distance for places to eat. The cottage is lovely extremely clean everything you want home from home . Peaceful just the sheep and the birds to listen to it was a lovely holiday .

- Eunice, June 2019
Trevor May 2019

“This is one of the best cottages we've ever had, well equipped warm comfortable, nice quiet garden, and friendly owner's.”

- Trevor, May 2019
Grace March 2019

“Lovely quiet PERFECT location about 15minutes from Exeter centre.”

The owners had baked a fresh loaf of bread and buns waiting for us on arrival which was a lovely touch to start our week away. 100% recommended and will be booking to come back.

- Grace, March 2019
M February 2019

“Such a beautiful cosy cottage We was made very welcome by owners Jerry and Val.”

The warm homemade bread and shortbread waiting for us on our arrival was very much appreciated. A perfect location for exploring the Jurassic coast with lots of lovey beaches. If you like peace and quiet and lots of places to visit then this cottage is ideal.

- M, February 2019
Philip July 2018

“Val and Jerry made us very welcome and everything that was needed was in the cottage.”

Superclean with nice touches such as freshly made bread and cakes on arrival. Felt like staying at a friends house. Would definitely recommend.

- Philip, July 2018
Martyn June 2018

“A very comfortable and quiet cottage ideally placed for visiting a range of visitor attractions in the area.”

Pleasant and thoughtful owners gave us a warm welcome (and still warm loaf and fruit shortbread).

- Martyn, June 2018
Michael June 2018

“We really felt at home in Orchard Cottage and were made very welcome by the Owners.”

We were able to settle in and relax the moment we walked through the door and for us that is a great plus when we go on holiday.

- Michael, June 2018

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About the property

Wooden beams, rustic flagstone floor, traditional stove - Orchard Cottage has everything you could wish for in a country cottage.

Natural materials have been carefully used to create a warm and cosy holiday home.

On the ground floor, the light and spacious living area has a wood burning stove and glazed doors which open onto the private patio area and garden.

On the first floor, two pretty bedrooms; a double and a twin bedded room, have original beams and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside.

The owners' Shetland sheep graze in the adjacent field and the rural location makes a tranquil retreat or ideal base from which to explore the historic cathedral city of Exeter and the surrounding area.

The city is famous for its magnificent cathedral, unique network of underground passages, and historic quay.

From here you can take a boat trip along the River Exe or hire a canoe or bike and paddle/ride along the canal path to the Double Locks Inn.

For the more adventurous, Haven Banks Outdoor Activity Centre offers plenty of water sports and an indoor climbing centre.

Summary

Ground Floor: Lounge/Kitchen/Diner
First Floor: Bedroom 1 with double bed
Bedroom 2 with twin beds
Bathroom with bath, shower, WC and washbasin.
Night storage heating with wood burning stove
Electric cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave
Washing machine
TV/DVD, WiFi
Cot and highchair and stairgate available on request
Bed linen and towels included free of charge
Off road parking for two cars
Lawned garden with patio area, BBQ
Two well-behaved pets welcome, over 12 months old and £30 charge per pet per week
No smoking
Shop 1.5 miles
Pub 1/2 mile
Beach 11 miles.

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About the location

EXETER

Shillingford Abbot 2.4 miles; Exminster 4 miles; Topsham 4.4 miles.

Exeter is a lively city in south Devon with a magnificent cathedral, historic quayside area with artisan shops and cafes, guided tours of the maze of underground passages and a wealth of bars, shops and restaurants. There is a good choice of excellent museums tracing the city’s lengthy history including an interesting medieval building The Tucker’s Hall, built for the Company of Weavers, Tuckers and Shearman which houses exceptional carved panelling, rare silver and a 4 feet long pair of fulling shears. Nearby Parliament Street claims to be the world’s narrowest street – less than 25 inches at its narrowest. The gatehouse and tower of Rougemont castle still stand in the city, surrounded by Rougemont gardens with a backdrop of Roman wall ruins - a tranquil haven. Exeter’s one time importance as a port is reflected in the Custom House, now the centrepiece of the Quayside, a fascinating complex of antique shops and cafes. Within a 15 minute drive of the city, there are some fabulous beaches at Sidmouth and Exmouth, and the start of the 95 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, all of which provide ample opportunities for relaxation, sport and exploration. Exeter is an ideal south Devon base from which to explore pretty countryside and Heritage Coast.

Region Information

Note: Reduced rent available for just 2 + cot (excluding school holidays) Note: Pets are charged at £30.00 per pet, per week (or short break)Note: For any holiday starting between 16th September and 27th May, a heating supplement of £20 will be added to the cost of your holiday.

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Reviews

“This property had everything you could possibly need to have a quiet, relaxing holiday.”

“We had a lovely stay in this cottage.”

“A really nice cottage in a farm setting.”

“The cottage was clean, warm and all the facilities worked (although we didn't try the shower).”

“Enjoyed our stay immensely.”

“Good location for base if you need access to Exeter and beaches Quiet and comfortable”

“Pluses: Generous supplies available on arrival of tea, milk, bread, butter and homemade cakes.”

“On arrival lovely cake and milk butter fresh baked bread.”

“The cottage was very clean and comfortable and had everything you could need.”

“Friendly, very handy for wanting to visit other places for example Jurassic coast, Lyme Regis Exeter and Weymouth.”

“This is one of the best cottages we've ever had, well equipped warm comfortable, nice quiet garden, and friendly owner's.”

“Lovely quiet PERFECT location about 15minutes from Exeter centre.”

“Such a beautiful cosy cottage We was made very welcome by owners Jerry and Val.”

“Val and Jerry made us very welcome and everything that was needed was in the cottage.”

“A very comfortable and quiet cottage ideally placed for visiting a range of visitor attractions in the area.”

“We really felt at home in Orchard Cottage and were made very welcome by the Owners.”