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Defoe's View

Honiton, Devon
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Complex
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At a glance

  • Superb rural hideaway across three floors with wonderful country views
  • A tranquil location overlooking a small lake and the beautiful Otter Valley
  • Enjoy a quiet moment while you watch the sunset from the spacious patio and bedroom balconies
Property code: OC-D30820

Perched on the edge of a small lake and surrounded by verdant countryside, this stylish holiday home welcomes those who love to be immersed in nature. Located less than a mile from Honiton town centre, this semi-detached property offers flexible accommodation for eight people. Sandwiched between the Blackdown Hills AONB and the East Devon National Landscape, and around 10 miles from the Devon coast, long country walks and traditional seaside days are both within easy reach.

Arranged over three storeys, this is a light and spacious property, thoughtfully finished in a contemporary style with warm wooden floors and high-quality fixtures and fittings. The hub of the home is an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, accessed via a short flight of stairs down from the main entrance. It features a smart, modern kitchen with a breakfast bar, a family dining table, and a comfortable lounge with a large corner sofa. Doors lead out to the terrace, with an outdoor dining table overlooking the lake. Four super-king-size bedrooms are spread over all three levels; three of these rooms can be made up as twins on request, providing flexibility for your group. The top two bedrooms feature balconies with delightful views along the Otter Valley. A family bathroom and two en-suites offer comfort and convenience, and there’s ample off-road parking.

Guests benefit from an outdoor terrace and a private grassy area overlooking the lake. You’re also welcome to explore five acres of the owner’s land and borrow a boat to row on the lake. Venture into Honiton’s charming town centre to browse independent shops, try a Devon cream tea, and visit the local art gallery. Explore the East Devon National Landscape, or head to the Jurassic Coast to hunt for fossils and admire the ancient coastal landscape, with Seaton, Sidmouth, Beer and Lyme Regis within 14 miles.

  • 4 bedrooms- 3 super-king-size zip-and-link beds (which can be made up as twin beds on request), 1 super-king-size
  • 3 bathrooms- 1 en-suite bathroom with bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC, 1 shower room with shower and WC all with low level automatic LED lights
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Smart TV in lounge and mobile TV super-king-size bedroom
  • Enclosed patio with garden furniture, BBQ, small lake and use of owner’s 5 acres of land
  • Smallholding with ducks, chickens and pigs
  • A boat is available to use on the lake
  • Electric gates access with ample secure parking
  • Safe available for use
  • Underfloor heating supplied by ground source heat pump
  • Solar panels
  • Shop and pub both within 1 mile
  • Children must be supervised at all times, as there are areas of deep water in the grounds
  • This property does not allow large party groups
  • There is a second property sleeping a further 8 people next door. Please contact us for details
  • 24 hr CCTV covering the entrance gate and the yard
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

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Reviewed by Noel 17th May 2025

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A wonderful property catering for all our needs set in a beautiful peaceful location. As a family of 7 staying over for a few days, we cannot recommend this property highly enough. Lovely owners too.

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