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Southcott Farm Cottage

(Ref. 1100019)

Sheldon, Devon Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

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

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54 Customer Reviews

  • "We have recently enjoyed a lovely stay at Southcott Farm Cottage."

    The cottage is cosy & furnished to a high standard. The beds are so comfortable. One of the first self catering cottages we have stayed in that provided shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, & hand wash in the bathroom & kitchen & enough toilet rolls to last our stay. Also the kitchen is well equipped. On our arrival Amber had kindly left scones, cream & jam (delicious) milk, butter, bread, biscuits & granola. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate & an assortment of various teas were also provided. There is no need to bring anything other than your daily food. Dogs are also catered for with towels, bowls, dog treats & dog tags. Amber is very welcoming & is happy to provide information on the local area. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub before sitting in the lounge in front of the log burner. I can highly recommend the cottage especially if you have pups like us.

    Gill & Mark lovely to welcome you to our cottage, I’m delighted you had a relaxing time and home away from home. We would love to have you come back sometime. Thank you for choosing us. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gill5.0Sep 2024

  • "Lovely welcome pack and great welcome by hosts, cannot do enough for you but do not interfere."

    Wonderful walks nearby, all dog friendly and great to be able to use fields and around the lake whenever you like. Hottub a bonus. Everything you need is catered for, all so thoutful. Great location.

    Loraine and Tara so lovely to have you to stay with all the fun pooches, thank you for your kind feedback and so glad you enjoyed a great break and for choosing Southcott Cottagw, we would love to welcome you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Laraine5.0Aug 2024

  • "Access for us wasn’t great."

    Perfect for dog owners, but unfortunately the strong smell of dog from the carpet did detract from how nice the rest of the property was. A very generous welcome basket which we thoroughly enjoyed and a very well equipped cottage with everything you need.

    Hi, I’m so sorry the access was difficult for you, there are steps down to the property, however we do welcome access via the side gate if mobility is an issue at all. I’m really sorry there was a dog smell from the carpet, I don’t believe this has been highlighted before and I think it is probably noticeably to non dog owners but I hate to think that would detract for non dog owners,, please be assured a new hoover with deep cleaning for pet odours has been purchased so hopefully this will negate any issues for future guests both dog owners and non! I’m glad you enjoyed the property in the main and sorry you didn’t get the 100% experience I aim to offer guests to the cottage. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jayne3.4Aug 2024

  • "We had a lovely stay in devon the cottage was comfortable and quiet ."

    We were treated with fresh scones and everything you need for the first day. Our four dogs enjoyed the fields on the land and the pond especially in the hot weather. Amber was lovely and helpful giving us tips and advice about places to go and nothing was too much .Look forward to booking again in the near future.

    Thank you so much, lovely to have your all to stay and you are so welcome back anytime. Your parcel should be with you any day soon and thank you for choosing Southcott Farm cottage, be great to have you in Devon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Leah5.0Jul 2024

  • "The property and owner made you feel really welcome."

    It is such a beautiful peaceful location. The cottage had everything thing you could wish for. It was very dog friendly and there was lots of outside space for the dogs to roam around. The bed was super comfy and we slept like a log. The hot tub was nice to soak in after a days walking.

    Thank you for choosing us, glad you had a relaxing and chilled holiday and enjoyed all on offer at the cottage. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sarah4.4Jul 2024

  • "Southcott cottage is lovely,we had 3 dogs and Amber really provided for them ..."

    Southcott cottage is lovely,we had 3 dogs and Amber really provided for them with treats,towels and food bowls the cottage was spotless and welcoming with a log burner and every thing we could possibly need including a cream tea on arrival the only small hitch is the cottage would not be suitable for anyone with walking disabilities as there are lots of steps I would recommend it to anyone who wants a peaceful holiday in a lovely setting

    Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted you had a relaxing weekend and that you had an enjoyable time with the dogs. so sorry you found the steps a little difficult, I do hope you managed to avail yourself of the side access when required. It was great that you had such Relaxing time with your family. for anyone wishing to see what they steps are like please look at the photos on the website. We are always happy to offer access from the main yard if the steps are an issue. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rosina5.0Jun 2024

  • "Well can't THANK Amber enough the cottage was So So well equipped."

    Cossy so dog friendly. It's by far the best cottage we've stayed in to spend with our dog Millo. The thought Amber put in to making us wellcome was above & beond what we've had before.. Especially wellcome pack Scones bread & much more

    Thank you very much for your lovely feedback and the gorgeous plants how thoughtful.So glad you enjoyed your trip to Devon and had a wonderful day out riding. Really appreciate your comments. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie5.0May 2024

  • "Fabulous well appointed cottage, so peaceful and relaxing, set in a beautiful part of rural Devon, ideal base for exploring the local area and some lovely walks from the front door."

    The cottage had everything we needed and the welcome pack was lovely, there was alos a nice welcome pack for the dogs and doggy towels, bowls, throws and ID tags provided too. We loved the lake and being able to let the dogs swim and run in the adjacent paddocks. The hot tub was bliss fter a day's walking - Highly recommend and Amber and Kevin were brilliant hosts.

    Thank you Jeanette for your lovely feedback, it was great to have you here with your three gorgeous dogs and so pleased you moved to enjoy the fields and the lake and the local dog adventure park, thank you for choosing us and delighted you were able to enjoy a complete relax after your epic journey. we would love to welcome you back anytime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jeannette5.0May 2024

  • "Just arrived back from a lovely week away at Southcott."

    Amber was the perfect host and everything we could think of was laid on. A roaring fire every night after a rewarding hot tub. Day trips to Exmouth, B Salterton , Seaton, Sidmouth , Beer and Lyme Regis were all within easy reach. The woodland walks surrounding the cottage were fabulous for us and the dogs We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending this cottage to anyone.

    Thank you so much, it was lovely to have you and Dee to stay with dear Coco and Oreo, so glad you had a fun and relaxing time and enjoyed your birthday away break, we would love to welcome you back anytime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0May 2024

  • "A lovely cosy devonshire cottage."

    Beds very comfortable. HOT TUB FANTASTIC. Lovely warm fire. Weather wasnt that brilliant but the lttle cottage satisfied all our needs like home from home. Amber was brilliant host looked after us all very well with lots of goodies in fridge and homemade scones for yummy cream tea. we all enjoyed ourselves very much and definitely will be staying again. Cedar, Nellie, and Cute Ruby also get a mention for keeping our furrbabies entertained. Really enjoyed our stay highly recommend you will not be disappointed. Thank You

    Rebecca thank you, so lovely to hear you all had a great stay and made the most of the turbulent weather, we’d love to welcome you back and hopefully the sun will shine for you. Thank you for choosing Southcott Farm Cottage hope you all had a safe journey home. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rebecca5.0Apr 2024

  • "Out of this world!"

    ! Amber was fabulous just couldn’t do enough when called upon. The cottage is so cosy and beautifully kept to boot. I can’t recommend this place enough. You can’t help but just CHILL! Book this place up. If I could give it a higher rating I would.

    Thank you very much. it was great to be able to host you and your boys. So pleased that you had the opportunity to relax and make memories.. We would welcome you all back anytime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mark5.0Mar 2024

  • "Stayed Christmas week."

    Fab cottage, had everything we needed. Lots of cooking utensils, pots pans etc. Log burner was stunning and endless logs were available. Amber was so helpful and accommodating and was on hand if needed. Hot tub was fab for a dip on Christmas day such fun. Cottage was clean cosy and comfortable. Tree and decorations were there on arrival again great. Thanks Amber we had a lovely holiday. Jessica

    So lovely to have you to stay during the festive period so glad you had a fun and enjoyable holiday, hopefully we can welcome you back one day. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jessica5.0Dec 2023

  • "Beautiful property, great location, friendly and helpful owners."

    Lovely family break, thank you

    Thank you for choosing Southcott, we appreciate your support, hope to welcome you back one day. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Robert4.1Nov 2023

  • "We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Southcott Farm Cottage!"

    We were very welcomed by Amber and Nellie when we first arrived. Amber showed us around and left us to it. All the little touches made our stay special; home made scones, doggy treats, blankets for the sofas(our dogs like to snuggle by us while watching TV and Amber and Kevin understood that!) Amber and Kevin were always happy to help; we needed a spare crate, a stair gate and a mop and bucket to clean the mucky paw prints(just a text to Amber and it was brought over to us). We all enjoyed the walks on the land, especially the pond. Nathan and Katie took the rowing boat out and the dogs loved to swim around trying to catch them! The enclosed field was a win too, it was so lovely to get up in the morning, take a couple of steps and let the dogs run around first thing. This cottage has literally everything you could ask for..and more! We will be booking and visiting again in the very near future. Thanks again to Amber, Kevin and Nellie! - Steff, Carl, Nathan, Katie and the puppies; Xena, Luna and Athena(hopefully we will be joined by Cooper next time too)

    Delighted to have you stay with us, thank you for choosing Southcott Farm Cottage and we would love to welcome you back and hopefully Cooper as well. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Steffani5.0Oct 2023

  • "Perfect escape , beautiful dwelling and location ."

    Lovely blend of charming cottage and rural living but easily accessible to major Supermarket and town . Dog owners please note the property is completely secure which for me and my dogs is essential but not always highlighted . Highly recommend a visit .

    Thank you for your kind comments, glad to hear you had an enjoyable busy and thank you for pointing out the security of the cottage it is appreciated. Hope to welcome you back sometime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kyle5.0Oct 2023

  • "We absolutely loved this little cottage, it felt like home from home."

    Amber and Kevin were really welcoming and the little touches were great like the fire being ready to light when we got there a breakfast welcome basket and milk and juice in the fridge, a doggie welcome basket with all the doggie essentials and the use of a dog cage. All the local walks were lovely and being able to use an enclosed field on the land for the dogs. The beds were super comfy and the hot tub was great. We would definitely book again.

    Thank you for choosing Southcott, great to welcome you to the area and so glad to hear you enjoyed the cottage, hope your bits and bobs arrived safely, we would love to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sherie4.7Sep 2023

  • "A lovely, well equipped cottage."

    Everything you could need and more with lots of little extras supplied, in a very peaceful area. Plenty of information about places to visit and it was great to watch the parachutes and gliders, which are nearby, when you're back at the cottage after a day out sightseeing.

    Wonderful guests a pleasure to welcome to Southcott Farm cottage, thank you for giving your van a rest and coming to enjoy the peaceful cottage surroundings, glad you got to relax. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Leanne5.0Sep 2023

  • "This is one of the best cottages we have stayed in."

    The hosts Amber and Kevin (plus Nellie) are very welcoming. The scones left by Amber are some of the best we ever had. The cottage has everything you need. A hot tub, a fab bathroom, large comfortable beds. The dog(s) are also made very welcome. There's bowls, towels, treats, and leads for them. A gem of a cottage in beautiful surrounding countryside and not too far from the sea.

    so lovely to have you as our guests and delighted with a fish triumph. hope to welcome you all back in the near future, thank you for choosing Our cottage, delighted you had a restful and relaxing time. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0Sep 2023

  • "Amber was very helpful before and during our stay, offering suggestions of things to do during our stay."

    She was on hand yo answer any questions. We had a lovely time at the cottage, and it was exactly what we needed. Thank you, Tracy and Pete

    thank you for choosing Southcott for your break, so glad you were able to relax and enjoy the surroundings and have some time out, we’d love to welcome you back anytime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tracy4.7Aug 2023

  • "Thank you to Amber & Kevin, for a lovely Cottage to stay in for the week."

    Sadly our arrival time was delayed by several hours due to car trouble. Amber & Kevin had no problem with this & even left us a welcome de stress treat in the fridge! Along with a lovely welcome basket of goodies. The gluten free scones were a lovely touch, as well as making sure I had some dairy free milk was very kind of you too. The Cottage is lovely & quiet & well stocked with more than expected. We bought our own games to play and was happy to see a cupboard full of games too. We have friends/family that live in, Cullompton & so it was lovely that they were able to join us for an evening of BBQ, games & hot tub. We enjoyed the local walks & going to see the horse just up the lane. They really helped to build Joshua's confidence around animals. A nice relaxing week had by us all. Thank you. Paul Julie & Joshua

    It was great to welcome you to the cottage, so sorry you had such an epic journey getting here but delighted you quickly managed to chill into holiday relax mode and meet up with friends and family. We hope to see you again, We really appreciate the feedback, thank you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Aug 2023

  • "We enjoyed our holiday despite the weather we were made very welcome"

    Thank you, I’m so glad and your pooches had a chance to enjoy your 80th birthday , I’m sorry the weather wasn’t kinder. It was lovely to welcome you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anita5.0Jul 2023

  • "Loved this cottage!"

    Amber was the perfect host, she was there is needed, but didn’t invade your privacy. You couldn’t be made to feel more welcome, lots of personal touches. We had 4 dogs and 2 young grandchildren, and we were all welcome! The weather wasn’t on our side, but it didn’t matter, as the hot tub was used tai or shine, and in July we was able to make use of the wood burner! We had a fabulous week!

    It was great fun to have you all here, hope you managed to have a bit of a rest! Your so welcome back anytime. Thank you for choosing us. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Jul 2023

  • "We were in need of a relaxing break, Southcott farm cottage has that in bucket fulls."

    Beautiful countryside, lovely well stocked cottage, everything you could need but more importantly want, a wonderful hot tub to relax in and watch the stars from, the log fire ready to light, which was fabulous! The lake to relax by and fish should you wish, the sheep moving around the fields.. the list goes on! But what it also has... is the most wonderful host. Amber and of course the gorgeous Nellie! To be greeted after a long journey in such a lovely way was just so wonderful, thank you! Then to find the lovely cream tea waiting for us in the cottage, not to mention the welcome hamper for both us and our puppy! There really is nothing that Amber has thought about to make your stay as special as it can be. Thank you so very much. Richard, Kerrie, Grace, Alice and Jasper

    What a delight to welcome this lovely family and gorgeous puppy Jasper to the cottage. fabulous guests, really enjoyed meeting you, thank you for choosing us to escape to the country, ,your so welcome anytime.Good luck to the girls, I hope they get their first choices. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Jul 2023

  • "What a lovely Cottage, very clean and fresh and everything you could ask for."

    Amber was lovely and Nellie the dog welcomed us with a waggle tail. A very good base to lots of places to visit. The sat nav took us right to the door. Had a lovely basket of goodies waiting for us including home made Scones, jam and clotted cream

    thank you so much Bridget and for your lovely flowers what a treat and very much appreciated. so glad you had a wonderful time exploring and introducing Michael to the area you spent time growing up. delighted we could be the base for yiur adventures, thank you for choosing us. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Bridget5.0Jun 2023

  • "This is an amazing cottage if you are looking for peace and quiet."

    The only sound is the birds singing. Amber made us very welcome as did the lovely Nellie. We sat down by the pond and watched Nellie help Kevin clear the weeds which was very entertaining. Honiton is close by where from we went on day trips by train. I would 100% recommend this lovely cottage and the very lovely owners. Thanks guys would love to return one day.

    thank you so much for choosing us, it was lovely to have you as guests and such a great idea to take the train from honiton to other towns along the coast. glad you enjoyed the pond restock of trout. we would love to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Jun 2023

  • "Lovely relaxing location and cottage."

    Plenty of local forest walks and easy access to travel further afield. Kitchen well equipped, warming log burner and relaxing hot tub. We visited during a hot week in June so the cool shaded forest walks were idea for our dog. Would love to visit again in the future.

    So glad you had an enjoyable time and Elsa enjoyed her adventures in the woods. Glorious weather for you and so hope that you venture South again and bring that sun. Thank you for choosing Southcott farm. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ian5.0Jun 2023

  • "Very warm and friendly welcome, everything explained clearly."

    Cottage well equipped and comfortable and as per the listing.

    Lovely to have you here and glad you had a relaxing time, thank you for choosing us and hope to see you again in the future. I trust the haircuts went well! Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0May 2023

  • "We have had an absolutely fantastic week at the cottage."

    On arrival the welcome pack with treats for the dogs and humans was absolutely lovely and delicious. The paddock and lake proved to be a dogs paradise and the hot tub provided a real spa experience for us. Would definitely recommend to all my family and friends and have done already. The cottage was very cosy and the use of the woodburner was really warm in the evenings. The owners were very supportive and our 4 dogs took a real shine to Nellie. We have had a thoroughly enjoyable weeks holiday., thankyou.

    Lovely to have you visit with your fun and friendly ‘kids’ so sorry they weren’t left behind! Thank you for choosing us and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0May 2023

  • "A lovely cottage set in quiet surroundings with a welcoming open fire and hot tub."

    Very thoughtful host's with plenty to help us through our stay....and some great homemade scones

    What a pleasure to welcome you to Southcott, thank you for choosing us and so glad you had an enjoyable break and enjoy the peace and quiet, hope to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mark5.0May 2023

  • "A wonderful cottage great location lovely hosts, Who went above and beyond to ensure all our needs were met from the welcome pack for us humans and the special pack for the doogles."

    A relax in the hot tub at the end of a long day of coastal walking was wonderful! Thank you for having us, we’ll definitely be back!

    What wonderful guests we have at Southcott Farm, a delight to have you choose our cottage, so very much look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy the facilities more fully. It was a pleasure to have you here and have all four dogs and adults have such a relaxing time. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0Apr 2023

  • "Excellent property with kind and attentive hosts."

    Unfortunately we weren’t able to work the log fire, so Amber provided an electric radiator. The dogs loved running in the fields.

    Glad we were able to be a support and that we could work out a solution when the log burner doesn’t suit everyone. So glad you had a relaxing time with the chance to totally enjoy all the cottage and surrounds has to offer. I hope Mia fully restored to her usual happy self. We look forward to seeing you back again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Peter5.0Apr 2023

  • "A wonderful, cosy dog-friendly cottage, tastefully furnished and in a peaceful location, yet not too far off the beaten track."

    Beautiful woodland dog-walks nearby. Good road access to beaches further afield. We were made to feel very welcome by the owners, as was our dog. There was a generous welcome pack for us and a thoughtful package for the dog as well. A perfect location to wind down and de-stress, made all the more relaxing by the hot tub.

    So happy to have you stay with us, and of course your dear pooch, delighted you had a relaxing break despite the turbulent weather.please do come back and visit in the future, we loved having you as guests. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Yvonne5.0Mar 2023

  • "Family of four - two adults and two young children."

    We had a wonderful break at Southport Farm Cottage, which, whilst rural, is perfectly located for good access to all that Devon and Dorset has to offer. Our host Amber, was very welcoming, with excellent communication throughout the stay and was on hand to support were needed. A minor issue following a power trip was quickly addressed with minimal fuss. Amber goes the extra mile to make sure you are comfortable, providing an ample welcome pack including breakfast items and freshly baked scones, jam and cream; and access to ample firewood for the log burner. Doggy treats, dog towels and extra towels for the hot tub were also provided, making our stay even more comfortable. A personal highlight was the lack of light pollution allowing for late night hot tub soaks under fantastic starry skies. Thanks Amber (and Nellie the dog) for making us most welcome. We would, without hesitation, visit again and recommend to friends and family. Thanks S & L.

    Thank you so much for choosing Southcott Farm, it was a pleasure to welcome you all, delighted you had a fun and relaxing time. Lovely to see everyone (dogs included) enjoying themselves. We look forward to seeing you again sometime in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Steven5.0Feb 2023

  • "Overall a great stay!"

    The host Amber went above and beyond providing a much appreciated food and beverage welcome pack, booked a couple of restaurants for us ahead of our stay and provided a very warm and friendly welcome. Very well stocked kitchen, loved the log fire and the Hot Tub. Highly recommend

    GlAd you had fun with your family over the Christmas holiday, thank you for coming to Southcott for your Christmas celebration. So glad the hot tub a success even with the icy weather. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Darren4.7Dec 2022

  • "Amber and Kevin were excellent hosts and couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful."

    The cottage had been beautifully refurbished and they had thought of and provided everything we could possibly need. The welcome pack (home made scones for us and doggy treats for our girls) was very much appreciated- and enjoyed!

    So enjoyed having you all as our guests, glad you had an enjoyable time and hope to welcome you back one day, thank you for choosing us. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Norma5.0Nov 2022

  • "We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage."

    A lovely place for a 'get away from it all' escape. The cottage is beautifully decorated but feels very homey and cosy. Everything you need for self catering is provided, with a very well equipped kitchen. The beds are very comfortable and have nice quality bed linen and good pillows. It was also extremely dog friendly with throws provided for sofas and no restrictions. The owners are friendly and helpful without being intrusive and responded immediately to any problems. Our dogs were allowed to use the adjoining field which was appreciated for early morning and late evening runs. There is miles of woodland surrounding the property. There is a forest walk very close by and more forest walks within one or two miles drive which are all suitable for long off lead walks for lively dogs. The hot tub is the icing on the cake, lovely for a soak looking up at the stars after a days walking.

    Thank you for choosing our cottage, so glad you had a relaxing time and hope to welcome you back for some wild swimming in the lake when a little warmer. It was a pleasure to have you as guests. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0Nov 2022

  • "This was a last minute booking and Amber was very accommodating."

    The welcome pack on arrival was amazing with everything to get us started, she had thought about the children and what they may like. The cottage is well equipped if you are looking to self cater or equally well placed for local pubs for evening meals or takeaways. We all loved the hot tub which was a nice treat! Location wise it's a great base to explore Devon and Dorset. We enjoyed some trips into Dartmoor National Park to see the wild ponies and other animals. Children's activities would recommend the miniature pony centre in Dartmoor, Go Ape at Haldon. There's a lovely walk to the Avon Dam where you can also see the wild pigs. We all had a nice relaxing break away - thank you!

    Lovely to have you and the family visit, delighted you had a fun and busy time exploring. Missy Sheep is on her way back to you and we would love to welcome you back again in the future. Thank you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0Oct 2022

  • "The property was even better than the description and Amber was available any time if we needed anything."

    We purposely looked for a quiet property with a hot tub for some R and R and thats exactly what we got. Absolutely everything was catered for and the beds were super comfy.

    How lovely to host you and your friend and I am so glad you had the total break and chill that you were hoping for, thank you for choosing us and we hope to see you again one day. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie5.0Oct 2022

  • "Amber and Kevin were wonderful hosts."

    We had a warm welcome with a very thoughtful welcome basket. The cottage is gorgeous with an endless supply of logs for the fire. The walks straight from the cottage were glorious, the pond was a hit with the dogs. We did have a small problem while staying which was fixed same day before we got back home from a day trip. There is nothing to fault with either the property or the hosts. Amber and Kevin made our holiday perfect.we will definitely stay again (and again and again)

    Thank you so much for your feedback, I’m thrilled you had an enjoyable and relaxing time, the pond will hopefully be full of fish next time you visit after an imminent restock! We would love to welcome you and your lovely dogs back time and time again. Glad you chose Southcott farm cottage for your celebration. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0Oct 2022

  • "We have had a fabulous time at southcott Farm Cottage."

    The cottage is very lovely and welcome baskets are very kind. We had a lovely time exploring the local area. We will definitely return to this accommodation in the future.

    So lovely to have you as guests and that you and your dear pooch had an enjoyable time, we look forward to welcoming you upon your return. Thank you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Laura5.0Sep 2022

  • "Absolutely loved our stay with our 3 dogs!"

    Perfect hosts, quiet, beautiful rural setting and faultless cottage with all of the amenities needed! Great to meet a fellow Fox, so far from home :) Thank you so much for having us xxx

    Reviewed by Lynsey5.0Sep 2022

  • "We had the most wonderful week, weather was kind and the area outstanding."

    We were given a warm welcome upon arrival, lovely goodies basket also. The hot tub was lovely, used every day. If you have dogs it's perfect walking, some from the door and the rest within easy distance. A visit to Charmouth was perfect mid week, sun shining and very happy dogs.

    Thank you Sue, glad you had an enjoyable and restful week, lovely to meet you and the impeccably behaved dogs,so gorgeous and thank you for choosing us. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Sep 2022

  • "We just stayed for a few days at southcott cottage."

    Firstly I must mention the very warm welcome goodies left for us such a lovely gesture ❤️ Very clean and comfortable. Accommodated for our two dogs as well, everything we needed for them was there. Very friendly family run cottage. Will be definitely returning in the future. Highly recommend. Mandy & Dave.

    So lovely to have you stay albeit cut short, but for such a wonderful reason, congratulations. Thank you for choosing Southcott Farm cottage for your escape and we very much look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mandy5.0Sep 2022

  • "We have just returned from a wonderful week at Southcott Farm Cottage."

    Amber and Kevin were very welcoming and the cream tea and treats were fabulous, they also gave us some great recommendations for eating out, best beaches and local attractions. The cottage is beautiful and very well equipped and the beds were so comfy. It is in such a peaceful location but only a short drive to the coast and Exeter. The hot tub was enjoyed by all. Very dog friendly with lovely local walks and the best basket of treats for Benji we have ever had. Thank you for a fantastic week we will be back.

    Thank you so much Clare, it was such a pleasure to welcome you and your family and I’m so glad you all had an enjoyable stay, we would love to welcome you back anytime and hope you all felt relaxed after your trip to Southcott, thank you for choosing us. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Clare5.0Aug 2022

  • "What a wonderful stay at Southcott cottage."

    Surpassing my expectations in every way. Thank you to the hosts for their provision of comfort and added extras which contributed to making this a lovely, relaxing holiday

    Thank you Claire, Mike, Jerry and pooches. So glad you had a relaxing time end enjoyed all that is around here, impressed with the mountain biking and hope glamping stop en route home good fun. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Claire5.0Aug 2022

  • "Superb cottage in great location ideally placed most places under."

    30 min drive away. Cottage full of everything you need and more to make a fantastic stay. Owner a wonderful host. Would highly recommend this cottage we will certainly be returning.

    Thank you for your feedback, so pleased you had a relaxing visit, lovely to meet your family and glad you all had fun, love to see you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tina5.0Jul 2022

  • "We had a fabulous time at Southcott cottage, everything we needed was provided by the lovely owners."

    It really was home from home! Even freshly baked scones and jam on arrival. The setting was so peaceful and tranquil a place to recharge. The beaches are still close by for day trips. We will definitely be coming back.

    It was so lovely to have you visit, thank you for choosing Southcott Farm Cottage, I’m so glad you had an enjoyable and restful time, we so look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rebecca5.0Jul 2022

  • "You can see the care and thought that’s gone into this cottage."

    It has everything you need and more. What a lovely surprise finding wonderful scones with jam and cream, milk, bread butter and more. The dog also had plenty of treats too and the idea of the extra dog tag with cottage address on was very good. The hot tub was a treat after returning from a long dog walk. I would recommend the cottage it’s in a beautiful part of Devon and a beautiful cottage. The owners even though they live next door are not intrusive at all. I will be rebooking.

    Thank you Lesley, so pleased you had an enjoyable time, lovely to have you all as neighbours and delighted to hear you will be returning. Post arrived safely thank you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0Jul 2022

  • "What an amazing cottage."

    Made very welcome by Amber and Kevin. The welcome goodies were very much appreciated, even goodies for our 2 poochies. The cream tea on arrival was to die for and it was the best we had all holiday. Southcott cottage was a perfect base to visit other areas of Devon and Cornwall, and when we got back after a day out we had a soak in the hot tub which was heaven. Super dog friendly. We have stayed in many cottages throughout the UK and Southcott was by far the best. We shall be recommending this cottage to everyone we know because in our opinion everyone should experience Southcott Cottage. Very quite location which was perfect for us.

    You are so very kind, thank you. delightful guests and adorable pooches. We are so pleased you chose Southcott Farm cottage and we look forward to welcoming you and your friends back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Jul 2022

  • "Perfect!…."

    We were looking for a countryside setting to relax, walk the dog and a base from which to venture out each day. We found exactly that. From our pre holiday message, warm scones and cream tea on arrival our hosts were both friendly and extremely accommodating. Local recommendations, the use of land and the property were all part of the unwritten “package”. We were all made to feel very welcome including our young Vizsla. The cottage was of a high standard and well equipped. And the hot tub was fab, even in the rain!

    Lovely to have you at The cottage and so pleased you had an enjoyable holiday. Ruby was delightful and we hope to welcome you back to Southcott Farm again thank you for choosing us. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tony5.0Jun 2022

  • "The owners were very welcoming and friendly on our arrival, giving us information about the surrounding area and which fields we could exercise the dogs in."

    There's even a pond if you fancied a bit of swimming! The cottage was lovely and relaxing and provided us with everything we needed. The welcome pack was amazing and even the dogs weren't left out, provided with a jar of dog treats! Loved the idea of the dog tags too with the contact details on :) We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the thoughtfulness the owners provided - we will definitely return one day !

    Thank you so much, lovely to have you as guests and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Elaine5.0Jun 2022

  • "What a lovely place to rent we couldn’t fault your lovely cottage, it’s very rare that places take 3 dogs and the way you think about things like dog tags and towels spot on."

    It’s a shame I live in Devon and only 8 miles away otherwise I would definitely stay again . My family loved it so they might book again in the future. I wish you all the best with your new adventure and carry on with what your doing. We loved the way you supplied breakfast not many places do that. Perfect place for a short stay or even a long stay perfect in every way . Thank you

    Thank you so much for your kind words, I’m so pleased you had a comfortable visit and thank you for choosing us to stay with. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0Jun 2022

  • "Beautiful cottage set in the country side with a lake and spa ."

    lovely owners who went above and beyond to make our stay a good one lovely welcome pack of different food items . would definitely stay again .

    Thank you, appreciate you choosing us and delighted you had an enjoyable visit. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0May 2022

  • "Fabulous place to stay, thoroughly enjoyed our week."

    So many little extras provided, which makes it feel more like home. Super dog friendly, everything had been thought for the dog too. I would highly recommend.

    Thank you so much for choosing us and delighted you had an enjoyable visit. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nicky5.0May 2022

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Summary

  • Sykes Gem Awards 2024 Silver winner for Best Pet Friendly Property
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin (can be super king-size on request)
  • Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living room/diner
  • Electric heating with wood burning stove (logs including for the duration of your stay)
  • The burner will be laid for your arrival
  • Double Rangemaster oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher
  • Smart TV with ROKU, WiFi and selection games and books
  • Power and fuel for wood burning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off road parking for two cars
  • Terraced garden with table, chairs, chimnea, Gas BBQ and hot tub
  • Four well behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 3 miles, pub 3.3 miles

The property

Located in the small hamlet of Sheldon near Honiton, Southcott Farm Cottage is a lovely, stone built, pet-friendly cottage in Devon.

Set in the heart of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty and with wonderful woodland walks and mountain biking routes from the door, it's a perfect rural retreat for friends, couples or a family of four.

Arrive to your own dedicated parking spaces, before making your way through the neat terraced garden to the picturesque cottage.

You're immediately welcomed by a newly fitted, traditional shaker style kitchen where you can prepare delicious meals for your group on the feature Rangemaster oven.

The charming sitting room is the perfect spot to unwind after the day's adventures, complete with a wood burning stove for added comfort whilst you relax on the sofa with a good book or your favourite show on the TV.

When it's time to rest, climb the stairs to discover two well-appointed bedrooms: a king-size room and a twin (can be super king-size on request), both served by the sparkling family bathroom where a decadent roll top bath tub is ideal to soak your cares away.

During the summer months, make dinner an alfresco affair and enjoy some quality family time in the fabulous garden; here you'll find a chimnea and bubbling hot tub - it's a brilliantly social outside space to be enjoyed year round.

Your canine companions are very welcome too; with access to a pretty picnic lake there's plenty of space to stretch their legs and dog walking is available on request with the friendly homeowner.

Your pooches will also receive their very own welcome pack!

Also available by prior arrangement - DIY stabling and livery for horses.

Start your day with a stroll around the lake or try your hand at a spot of trout fishing whilst admiring your picture-postcard setting before heading to a nearby pub for a well-earned lunch.

Take a short journey to Honiton, a large market town with a variety of eateries, as well as the All Hallows Museum displaying handmade lace for which the town is famous.

With the beauty of East Devon on your doorstep, walkers and wildlife lovers will be in their element; there is much to do within a very short distance of the cottage including seasonal tennis and indoor swimming (subject to availability and small local fee), wander through heathland and wooded valleys scattered with nature reserves, such as Lower Bruckland Farm and Holyford Woods, whilst the breath-taking Jurassic coast is a must for unforgettable coastal paths.

Devon’s award winning Blackdown Hills Dog and Puppy park within 5 mins walk of the property.

Horse-riding is available within an hours drive from the property and good golfing can be found at both Honiton and Tiverton.

The Devon and Somerset Gliding Club and Dunkeswell Parachute centre are also within a short drive.

Lyme Regis perfect for a family day out by the sea with the Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, Monmouth Beach and Langmoor and Lister gardens for the best picnic spots, whilst Seaton is just a little further south; pack your clubs for a game at Axe Cliff Golf Club, ride the vintage tramlines along Seaton Tramway and stop for lunch at The Hideaway overlooking the idyllic shingle beach.

Southcott Farm is the perfect spot from which to discover the delights of Devon.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

SHELDON

Honiton 7 miles; Exeter 20 miles.

On the edge of the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with deeply wooded valleys, lush green fields and winding country lanes, Sheldon is the typically peaceful and picturesque country hamlet. A collection of natural stone cottages, the village attracts those who love peace and quiet. Foxes, badgers, deer and a varied birdlife will share your stay here, and yet the Cathedral city of Exeter, with its shops, restaurants and good pubs is just a short drive away. Close at hand, too, is the Heritage Coast of East Devon and Dorset, with the beautiful fishing village of Lyme Regis making a splendid day out. Ottery St Mary, the coastal resort of Sidmouth and the lace-making town of Honiton are all within easy reach. The rocky tors and wild open spaces of Dartmoor, a must for anyone visiting Devon, are only 30 miles away.

Note: EV charging can be provided by separate arrangement, please contact the owners.
Note: This property does not accept dogs listed on the dangerous dog list in accordance with the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas