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Culverfield

(Ref. 1040378)

Tytherleigh, Devon Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 10 Guests

  • 5 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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34 Customer Reviews

  • "The house and location was ideal for our group."

    The house was clean and tidy. Only issues were with the two bathrooms shared by the 3 bedrooms. The one with the shower had a faulty lock which came apart, the one with the bath had no lock on it. Apart from this we had a very enjoyable break

    Reviewed by Terry4.1Sep 2024

  • "A lovely big house, plenty of room for all of us (5 adults, 4 children)."

    Beds are comfortable, lots of space for clothes. Kitchen has a nice pantry to store your food and has a small additional fridge which we used for drinks. Garden is great, the kids played football and games everyday outside. Location is perfect, beach is 15min away! WiFi is very patchy, but the owners do warn you of that! The farm shop at the end of the road is amazing, worth a visit!

    Reviewed by Lisa4.7Aug 2024

  • "A wonderful place to stay for large family gatherings ."

    Places to all be together and space to get quiet time . Cosy and furnishings not too new so good for young children. Many extras provided. Well situated for a variety of places to visit . We have stayed twice and would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Trevor4.7Aug 2024

  • "We had a really lovely stay at Culverfield."

    We found it had plenty of space for our party, was reasonably well-equipped and is in a beautiful location. It was really good value for money but, as we expected, that meant some of the decor and furniture isn't super up to date. But it served us really well for a group holiday over New Year. Our main complaint would be that the fridge is a both a both a bit small for a big group and didn't seem to be working very well. We had to really cram all or food in there and it wasn't really being kept cold. Again this was OK since we were only on a short break over winter but probably need to be looked at before the spring. Thanks for a lovely stay. We would definitely come back to Culverfield.

    Thank you for your feedback. I will take a look at the fridge/freezer as it was purchased new last year. I am glad you had a lovely stay and look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emily3.4Dec 2023

  • "Lovely house, and nicer than expected which is always a nice surprise."

    Pauline the owner was very helpful and having Christmas decorations up was a really nice touch. Great location for shops, pubs and activities (Lyme Regis is a must).

    Thank you for your feedback, I am glad you enjoyed Culverfield and the Christmas decorations. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Henry5.0Dec 2023

  • "Perfect property, clean, comfortable and very well equipped."

    Highly recommend - thank you

    Thank you for the lovely feedback Property Owner

    Reviewed by Debbie5.0Oct 2023

  • "We were a party of 3 couples and 4 young children."

    We all had a great time, the house was well equipped, comfortable and flexible for a big group. The large garden was great for the children to run off steam. The one minor issue we had was dealt with promptly by the owner. Getting lucky with the weather helped !

    Thanks for the great feedback, I am glad you all had a wonderful time Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0Aug 2023

  • "We are an extended family of 8."

    Overall we had a lovely time at the house. The views from the front rooms were great. And the location was good. The house is well set up for two families with 2 beds/2 baths on one side of the house and 3 beds/2 baths on the other. The kitchen is well stocked with pans and serving dishes, crockery and utensils etc. The house is well maintained inside. The house was clean. However, some of the furniture needs to be replaced and upgraded. Two of the mattresses were particularly soft and provided no support. There was a need for a chair in some of the bedrooms. The sofas in the smaller living room are no longer supportive and you sink back into them and cannot get up. They are also oversized for the space. Also there are no tables (side or coffee) in the other living room. Both TVs need to be replaced soon as both have shadows or color tuning issues. One shower had very poor water pressure - everyone ended up using the other. The sink in the shower room is too small - the cabinet sticks out too far and you cannot brush your teeth. There is nowhere to hang towels to dry, either in the bathroom or bedroom. Outside, the house could do with sprucing up and the garden furniture improved. The flower beds and grass need attention. (There is work being done on the adjacent outbuilding but this didn't bother us at all.) We all agreed, with a few upgrades, and maybe a rethink of the use of a room or two, this could be a truly wonderful house. But, as is, we would not rent again, mainly due to the sofas and beds.

    Many thanks for the feedback. I have new mattresses on order for next season and I will take a look at the TV's and the sofas in the smaller living room. I am glad you had a good time overall. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lea4.4Aug 2023

  • "The house was amazing so clean and so much room, it was a difficult choice which bedroom we should choose and the garden is huge and we felt right at home as soon as we arrived."

    Pauline was so lovely and we knew she was at the end of the phone should anything go wrong and the whole week was amazing. My sister was with us frim Australia and she had a wonderful time, we made some fantastic memories, so thank you Pauline for that. Would highly recommend that you book this house if you have a special event or a large family holiday as the place is ideal.

    Thank you Karen, hope the car got you home safely. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen5.0Jul 2023

  • "The property was so very wonderful in a lovely setting."

    We were 2 families staying together, my husband, myself and 2 sons and then our eldest son, our daughter-in-law and our grandaughter. We all love eachother dearly but of course, we need our space aswell, the property was perfect to find that space. We absolutely loved it there and we would not hesitate to refer it on.

    Thank you Denise for your lovely feedback. I am so glad you had a wonderful holiday Property Owner

    Reviewed by Denise5.0Jul 2023

  • "The property was very clean and spacious just what we wanted for our party of 7 people"

    Thank you for your lovely feedback. I am so glad you had such a lovely time. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Phil5.0Jul 2023

  • "Fabulous. One of the best holiday lets we have stayed in."

    Clean, tidy, comfortable and well furnished, and with a well equipped kitchen.

    Thank you for your lovely feedback. I am glad you had such a lovely time Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0Apr 2023

  • "Absolutely lovely!"

    Very tasteful and well equipped house. Pauline very welcoming, nothing too much trouble and very generous with facilities. Not a criticism at all but just in case Pauline wasn’t aware the oven is not working properly it’s not heating up properly wasn’t an issue for us as didn’t do proper cooking much. As a family of 10 we really had real quality family time with lots of space. Would definitely re-book!

    Thank you for your lovely feedback. New oven has been installed. So glad you had such a lovely time. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Juliette5.0Apr 2023

  • "Lovely place to stay, very comfortable."

    Two small observations the fridge door doesn’t close properly so doesn’t keep cool and frosts up. The oven although a lovely size seems to take ages to cook anything even when on full heat.

    Thank you for the feedback. I will sort the fridge door and take a look at the oven. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Edward5.0Dec 2022

  • "A fantastic house, in a beautiful location."

    Plenty of room for 10 of us, with good sized bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms. Great communication with the owner. Will be booking again next year.

    Thank you for taking the time to post feedback. It really is appreciated. Looking forward to seeing you next year Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mark5.0Oct 2022

  • "We had a lovely week at Culverfield, a comfortable, spacious house with stunning views."

    Our dog loved racing around the garden and paddock. The Tytherleigh Arms is an amazing dining experience and the little Farm Shop is a great discovery. Our only recommendation would be a second fridge, especially for bottles and cans. There’s no local pub, but the garden is perfect for sitting in with a cool glass of wine or beer.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Sep 2022

  • "A large group of us had a lovely stay at Culverfield last week."

    It’s a great location for access to a number of days out and a lovely house with lots of space.

    Reviewed by Rachael4.4Aug 2022

  • "Had a fantastic stay at Culverfield!"

    Ideal for a large family group of 10. Plenty of parking,fields and large garden big enough for a game of cricket,rounders with the kids and for the dogs to run around. Set in beautiful countryside. Close to Chard and Axminster with Lyme Regis about 9 miles away. Lovely farmhouse,full of character and plenty of room. Could do with more water pressure for the shower in the annex,other then that it was perfect for us- hopefully we’ll be back one day. Thank you Pauline!

    Reviewed by Colin4.7Jul 2022

  • "We were a party of 5, including myself and my wife, our daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter, aged 2."

    We really enjoyed our stay at Culverfield. The views from the house are beautiful and the grounds are great for children to play in. The house was very comfortable and well-equipped, with plenty of space, and the location suited us very well. We particularly liked visiting Lyme Regis, riding on the open top of the Colyton - Seaton tram and also visiting the Sub-Tropical Gardens at Abbotsbury. We would happily stay there again.

    Reviewed by Malcolm5.0Jun 2022

  • "Great house - we had a great time unfortunately cut short by some of the group testing positive for Covid!"

    Only one quibble - the mattresses were too soft

    Reviewed by Colin4.7Apr 2022

  • "What a lovely house!"

    So much space for us all including grandchildren and dogs and was so clean and fresh. The garden was amazing and as the weather was so lovely we spent the whole weekend in there as nobody wanted to go anywhere else. Everything was provided and it really felt like home. Lovely to be able to get all the family together again which we haven't been able to do for two years. Lovely.

    Reviewed by John5.0Mar 2022

  • "An absolutely lovely cottage with ample space for all 11 of us."

    The owner is very friendly and welcoming. The facilities list does need updating as it lists 2 of most kitchen facilities but there is only 1 of each.

    Reviewed by Gemma4.4Dec 2021

  • "Great family home, lots of space & everything that was needed by 8 adults."

    Would definitely recommend for a large number wanting to holiday together. Brilliant host too

    Reviewed by Wendy5.0Dec 2021

  • "Lovely well equipped house, friendly and responsive owner."

    Plenty of space to park to the rear (could do with a light between parking and house). Highly recommended.

    Reviewed by Mark4.7Dec 2021

  • "A lovely big house that was perfect for us staying with family."

    The house has everything you need. The kids loved playing hide and seek in all the rooms and we loved the log burner in the evenings. The beds were really comfy and we slept well. The only negative to mention was the frustration of not being able to open any windows at the front of the house due to the cluster flies that would then come in. But I believe they are looking for hibernation at the time we stayed so other times of year might be okay. There are 2 bedrooms each with ensuite accessible from one set of stairs and 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms accessible from the other stairs. It worked perfectly for us and we had a great holiday. Its a lovely quiet location and a brilliant large garden for the kids to run about.

    Reviewed by Emma4.1Oct 2021

  • "Culverfield is quite a quirky property - original house plus large extension with 2 kitchens / 2 dining rooms and 2 lounges."

    This meant the 5 children aged between 7-13 had a great time their own wing BUT there is no access between bedrooms on first floor. The outdoor grassed area is vast and was greatly enjoyed by the children. The mention of ‘horses’ in the property description needs to be deleted as 2 young girls were disappointed that the stables were empty! The friendly owner / caretaker gave us lots of tips for where to go / what to see. The farm shop, 3 minutes walk away was very handy / the Tesco’s in Axminster was well stocked. 2 negatives - the local historic George Inn has closed and the local lanes are hazardous for walkers and joggers - fast traffic / no footpaths.

    Reviewed by Christine3.8Jul 2021

  • "House is beautiful, spotlessly clean, in fabulous surroundings and easy commute to wonderful beaches."

    The only negative we have is it wasn’t long enough!!!!!!

    Reviewed by Tarinalea5.0Jun 2021

  • "Beautiful house in a very convenient location"

    Reviewed by Stuart5.0Jun 2021

  • "Room for us to play with the children outside."

    Reviewed by Anne4.7May 2021

  • "The house was lovely, the kitchen had everything we needed and more."

    There was so much space and I could quite happily live in this house! Many thanks to Pauline for a lovely week.

    Reviewed by Jo5.0Oct 2020

  • "Large house and grounds well located with lively views"

    Reviewed by Marilyn4.7Oct 2020

  • "It is a lovely cottage, but would question how 10 could fit in either of the lounges."

    It is the best equipped kitchen I have ever experienced Please amend details to show The George is closed

    Reviewed by Patricia4.7Oct 2020

  • "Lovely location, surprisingly easy access to nearby towns considering how countrysidey it is."

    Plenty of outdoor space for our little one to run around in, and some bonus horses too. Owner really helpful and friendly. So much room inside. Really cosy, good electric showers and beautiful bath. Great view from the house; you can technically see the sea, but the Ax valley is the real show here. WiFi not really strong enough, but actual internet connection and 4g great are fine. There’s a little cottage a few doors down selling local honey and it’s delicious. We didn’t try the local pub, the local shop is well stocked but expensive and has no booze :-(. Check out the antiques place, huge variety and reasonable prices.

    Reviewed by Robert5.0Sep 2020

  • "FIRST TIME THERE."

    What a superb place. Beautiful clean house, fantastic surroundings. Great location to travel and explore Devon. Pauline the owner is also fantastic, very helpful and recommend places to go. Its that nice we will be booking now for next year irrelevant of whether we are able to go abroad. All of us really didn't want to come home. Thank you Pauline for letting your beautiful house out

    Reviewed by Tarinalea5.0Sep 2020

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Summary

  • Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link can be super king-size on request) with en-suite bath, basin and WC
  • Cot, highchair
  • Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin and WC
  • Shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Utility/cloakroom with WC
  • Dining room
  • 2 Sitting rooms, 1 with woodburning stove
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Snug room
  • Office room with desk space
  • Oil fired central heating with woodburning stove
  • 1 x electric oven and 1 x gas hob, 1 x microwave, 1 x fridge/freezer, 1 x dishwasher, 1 x washing machine, 1 x tumble dryer, TVs, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi and a selection of books, games and DVDs
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen inc. in rent
  • Please bring your own towels
  • Cot, highchair and stairgate
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Lawned garden with furniture (in the summer months)
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 10 mins walk, pub 5 mins walk
  • Note: Stables attached to property available by prior arrangement with owner

The property

Settled on the edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is this charming farmhouse within the village of Tytherleigh.

Culverfield is a homely cottage that is wonderfully suited to a gathering of family or friends, at any time of the year.

Offering an array of its own fantastic amenities, as well as being in close reach of many of Devon's delights, there's no better base for your countryside retreat.

Inside, the cottage boasts a range of social spaces to spend your time together; head into the open-plan living space, sure to be the social hub of your holiday, where you can find a selection of snug seating arrangements, decorated in pretty florals which add to the character of the traditionally-styled dwelling, or gather together around the dining table with a family-favourite meal prepared in the amply-equipped kitchen and toast to your wonderful retreat.

For time alone as a family, retreat to the sitting room, where you can find a warming woodburning stove at its centre offering a cosy spot to snuggle up in front of during the winter months, or sit at the table in the dining room for an evening of games.

At the end of a fun-filled day, find your own space to rest in one of the five spacious bedrooms, boasting wonderful, large bay windows with views over the rolling fields beyond.

Choose from the double bedroom, king-size bedroom, and super-king-size bedroom, all with quality furnishings and decor, or make the most of the en-suite bedrooms, made up of a double with an en-suite shower room and a twin with an en-suite bathroom, also doubling up as a spacious super-king-size upon request; this property ensures a variety of sleeping arrangements to cater to any group needs.

The luscious and large garden is a fantastic feature, especially in summer when you can let the dogs and the children run around to their heart's content whilst you relax beneath the sun and take in the views of the sea on a clear day.

Visit the local pub, The Tytherleigh Arms, for fabulous food and drinks.

Enjoy a lovely day out at Forde Abbey House and Gardens, a huge country house with extensive grounds and a garden centre and café, or discover the Axe Valley Wildlife Park home to a variety of animals from around the world including zebras, lemurs, and flamingos among many others.

Roam the surrounding Areas of Outstanding Beauty, with endless walks and trails well-documented so you can explore the best of the area and experience the most stunning views and landscapes, or join the South Somerset Cycle Route at Ilminster and spend a day exploring the stunning West Country scenery.

Head down to the ancient Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis, 'The Pearl of Dorset', home to three beaches, and a picturesque town with quirky cafés, independent shops and a host of attractions like the Dinosaurland Fossil Museum and a lively beachfront with amusements and watersports.

For a delightful holiday destination in Devon, stay at Culverfield with your loved ones.

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About the location

TYTHERLEIGH

Chardstock 1 mile; Axminster 4.5 miles; Chard 3 miles; Lyme Regis 8.5 miles.

Tytherleigh is a small village in Devon, on the Fosse Way Roman Road, very close to the borders of Somerset and Dorset, which it actually belonged to until the late 1800s. The village name was first recorded in the mid-12th century and is derived from an Old English phrase meaning ‘thin’ or ‘tender woodland’. Tytherleigh is now an excellent base for walkers, cyclists and horse riders exploring the West Country, with an excellent, dog-friendly pub serving delicious food. It is a short walk from a village shop and pub in Chardstock, and an easy drive to the popular towns of Axminster and Chard. Each have their own museum and Heritage Centres, interesting shops and wonderful inns serving good food and scrumptious local cider. If you ever doubted the beauty and majesty of this wonderful corner of England, please note that The Blackdown Hills, East Devon, and Dorset AONBs are all just stone’s throw away! You can be sure of picturesque picnic spots and mesmerising country vistas in every direction you look. The impressive Jurassic Coast is also a short drive away to the south, where you can scour the shoreline for fossils at Lyme Regis. An excellent base for friends and families holidaying in Devon.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas