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Exmoor Retreat

Exmoor, Devon
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A truly spectacular, private, 'away from it all' retreat within North Devon's Exmoor National Park
  • Relax in your own private hot tub on a warm summers evening
  • Spend an afternoon in the garden with two-tiered stone patio and large lawn, overlooking the orchard and wild flower meadow, or walk the dogs around the farm's trails enjoying 360 degree views
  • Take a short trip to one of the golden sandy beaches such as Woolacombe, Croyde or Combe Martin
  • Bird watching building with bat sonar available in the wild flower meadow from March 2025
Property code: 64340

Set in charming village within Exmoor National Park, this fantastic property offers comfortable and attractive accommodation for up to eight guests. Perfect for exploring both the coast and countryside of this beautiful part of Devon, this cosy house makes a lovely retreat for keen walkers, cyclists and nature-lovers. Complete with a private hot tub and situated in a delightful and secluded location with wonderful rural views, this is a fantastic holiday home for families or a group of friends seeking a delightful hideaway.

On arrival at this spacious property you will find the pretty lounge which is a perfect space to unwind in at the end of the day with a movie on the Smart TV/DVD. The bright and attractive kitchen/diner is a perfect space for enjoying a favourite meal in style. Exploring further there are four cosy and beautifully furnished bedrooms, each with a Smart TV, DAB radio and a Bluetooth speaker. Stepping outside you can relax in the enclosed garden which features a two-tier stone patio with outdoor furniture and a private hot tub. There's also a beautifully landscaped rocky area and a lawn with stunning views over a newly planted orchard.

Ideal for exploring Exmoor National Park, with its beautiful rugged moorlands and miles of scenic walks and cycle paths, the property is also just nine miles from the coast. The quaint seaside villages of Combe Martin (8.5 miles) and Woolacombe have stunning beaches, or you could head to Lynton and Lynmouth (both within 12 miles) which share a fantastic cliff railway. Other attractions include Exmoor Zoo (3.5 miles), Combe Martin Wildlife Park (7.5 miles), Arlington Court (7 miles) and the popular coastal town of Ilfracombe (15 miles).

  • 4 bedrooms- 2 super-king-size zip-and-links (which can be made into a twin on request), 1 twin and 1 king-size
  • 2 en-suite shower rooms and 1 bathroom
  • Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and coffee machine
  • Off-road parking for 3 medium sized cars
  • BBQ for guest use available
  • Outdoor Fire pit with BBQ cooking grate
  • Smart TV/DVD and Blue-ray player in lounge, Smart TV, DAB Radio and Bluetooth speaker in all bedrooms
  • The property is set within the owners farm and they will allow you to have sole use of fields, which have no stock in them, to exercise your dogs
  • Beaches available within 10-15 minute drive from the property, shop and pub under 0.25 miles
  • There is another sleeps 2 property, approximately 20metres from the property which can be booked separately 'Exmoor Hideway'
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sarah Hardy

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah 15th November 2024

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Perfect location Beautiful accomodation Very comfortable and cosy Highly impressed and had already booked another week while still there. Lovely walks in the area. Great pub literally just down road for great food. Hot tub a wonderful treat Dogs and humans loved it all

Reviewed by Julie 4th October 2024

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A lovely cottage. Very dog friendly. The owners live next door and were helpful without being intrusive.

Reviewed by Deborah 27th September 2024

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We visited at the end of September for a weeks stay. A welcome box on arrival was a lovely gesture and milk in the fridge for a cuppa was great. The accommodation was spacious with beautiful views across the countryside. Stary skies and great walks for all to see. Fantastic local pub eatery but you need to book as very popular. Welcomes dogs as welRead morel. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and nice bathroom and en-suite facilities. Very nice owners who live on site . Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Lesley 6th September 2024

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Absolutely beautiful cottage with stunning views. The rooms are spacious with a great kitchen diner so we could all eat together. It is a great base for visiting local attractions such as Exmoor Zoo, Lynton and Lynmouth and Quince Honey Farm. There is an excellent pub just down the road which we would highly recommend. The hot tub was an added bonuRead mores. The hosts are lovely and very friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 2nd August 2024

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Our holiday was perfect in such a beautiful location. The property was tastefully furnished, very comfortable, and had everything we needed. The fully equipped kitchen was incredible and much appreciated, and the hot tub was especially popular. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Jane 5th July 2024

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A very comfortable house, extremely well equipped and in a beautiful location. Owners very helpful.

Reviewed by Kevin 21st June 2024

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Reviewed by Christina 31st May 2024

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We stayed last year and was so impressed with the standard and location we booked again. Thoroughly enjoyed our holiday great views from property, owners helpful when needed would stay again.

Reviewed by Christine 24th May 2024

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We loved our stay at the Retreat, the views are beautiful . The cottage has everything that you need and more.Rach ,Russ &the kids made us so welcome they are the perfect hosts.Albus the dog loved the garden,and the children loved the hot tub. It is the perfect place for a relaxing week away. Thankyou Rach for the welcome hamper . We will definitelRead morey be back. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 3rd May 2024

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Reviewed by Peter 26th April 2024

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Really enjoyed our stay. The house is in a superb location with wonderful views. Would love to come back one day.

Reviewed by Jacolyn 5th April 2024

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Absolutely fantastic location. Beautiful home. Lots of space for four adults, two children and two pooches. Superb views. Warm welcome from lovely hosts. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Emma 9th February 2024

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We had an amazing stay at Exmoor Retreat and would thoroughly recommend. Beautiful location with stunning views. Exceptionally well equipped with everything you need for a wonderful stay. We loved the hot tub... even in the rain!! We went with two other families and there was no compromise on bedrooms or bathroom as all rooms were equally lovely wiRead moreth large super king beds, TVs etc. Lots of fun activities to do within a 30 minute radius perfect for all the family. Hide

Reviewed by DONNA 2nd February 2024

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Amazing holiday home with stunning views! Extremely comfortable and clean. Everything you could want and more. Did not want to leave, cant wait to revisit.

Reviewed by Andrea 5th January 2024

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Reviewed by Jeannine 16th November 2023

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Wonderful accommodation. Great communication with the owner, Rachel. Very welcome gift basket upon arrival. Lovely views and area to explore. Lunched at the Black Venus pub which was excellent. Hot tub was a treat too. All in all a fabulous break.

Reviewed by Trudi 3rd November 2023

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This property is truly a home from home! So much thought, time & care has been invested into this property and its an absolutely wonderful place to stay, we all loved it! The location is great, so easy to reach lots of different places yet when you get back, youre in a rural idyll. So very well equipped & the welcome pack is amazing & the hot tub jRead moreust tops it off. My husband & I said wed happily live here, was a resounding success for our 1st 3 generations family holiday. Hosts are super! Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan 27th October 2023

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Stunning cottage nice rural countryside great pub down the road but close enough to get to the beach and Exmoor Zoo

Reviewed by Anne 13th October 2023

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Exmoor Retreat is a fabulous property, which is well laid out and thoughtfully equipped. The welcome box of local goodies was a lovely surprise. The views are stunning - as are the night skies when clear. We holidayed in late autumn, but in warmer months the patio and garden would be great. The hot tub was still enjoyed. The only point to note is tRead morehat if you have someone in your party with mobility issues, although the property is single storey there are changes of level via single steps. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 29th September 2023

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Beautiful home from home. The photographs do not do it justice, the property is very spacious and very well equipped. The views are amazing especially from the sofa through the patio doors. The whole place is beautifully furnished. Perfect for a multi generation family get together. There was a lovely hamper of goodies on arrival including milk! WhRead moreich I thought was a lovely touch. Would definitely recommend to a friend and I would like to return too. Hide

Reviewed by Lise 15th September 2023

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This is the second year we have spent at Exmoor Retreat and it did not disappoint again. We had hampers for ourselves and dogs on arrival. Everything you need is there and Russ and Rachel are great hosts. We used the hot tub every day and even made friends with some of the cows! We will be visiting again next year!

Reviewed by Susan 8th September 2023

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Perfection! The welcome from Rachel, the amazing hamper, the comfort, cleanliness and equipment of the cottage, all were outstanding. We slept wonderfully due to the very comfortable beds and probably the gorgeous Exmoor air, and the cottage is well-situated for travelling to the coast and other attractions. Although the property slept 8 and we werRead moree only 2, it felt cosy. Such a peaceful setting and viewing the stars from the patio was mind-blowing - no wonder Exmoor is a dark-sky area! Hide

Reviewed by Susanne 1st September 2023

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Best house we ever had. Spotless clean , lovely people and a view that brings you in a very relaxed mood....We all loved it!!

Reviewed by Richard 25th August 2023

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Wonderful property everything was perfect all equipment was of top quality and the Hot Tub was brilliant, the BBQ was the best we have used and we all sat around the embers till after dark magical. This is a super property for eight adults with big beds plenty of space and well equipped kitchen we all highly recommend it.

Reviewed by Julie 11th August 2023

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Wonderful, extremely well-equipped, spotless property. A great family holiday home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. An ideal location for exploring North Devon

Reviewed by Christina 16th June 2023

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Fabulous holiday enjoyed by all, one of the best views from holidays we have had in the South West. Owners very welcoming and met all our needs very informative on great places to visit. Black Venus Pub just down the road, good meals and drinks (definitely book to make sure of a table) really recommend staying at Exmoor Retreat. Only suggestion thaRead moret a lock is put on the main bathroom door. We would love to return for another super holiday. The Hatt Family holiday 1 week from 16th June 2023 Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 2nd June 2023

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Absolutely beautiful property in a fantastic location. Extremely well equiped kitchen. Lovely rooms, comfy beds. Visited Lynmouth/Lynton, Combe Martin, Woolacombe, Watersmeet all about 30 mins away or less and easy drive. Hot tub was perfect after a long hot walk. If we are ever in that direction will definitely stay here again. Russ and Rachel areRead more lovely and perfect hosts, made you feel at home. Cannot fault it. Hide

Reviewed by Teresa 19th May 2023

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Excellent week for 7 adults and one dog. Warm and friendly host and the welcome box was much appreciated. A great location and warm sunny weather was a bonus! Well equipped kitchen, TV's in each room was a really good feature. There are lovely views and a private area for our dog to wander. The hot tub is an added bonus at the end of a long day.

Reviewed by Tomasz 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Lilian 28th April 2023

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What an amazing find, lovely large barn conversion. Everything you need has been supplied by the owners and a nice little welcome pack for both adults and dogs. Views are amazing and great location to go out visiting. Cannot wait to go back again

Reviewed by Sharon 14th April 2023

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Fantastic cottage, extremely well equipped, beautiful location, stunning views over countryside. Look forward to returning some time.

Reviewed by Sophia 24th March 2023

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Very comfortable and well appointed venue. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Serena 10th March 2023

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A perfect holiday home , in all the years we have been going on this type of holiday this property has got to be the best. It has everything you could possibly want and the owners are lovely and very helpful. A must if you want a perfect holiday.

Reviewed by Clare 24th February 2023

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WOW what a property - everything you could have wanted for a relaxing friends get away. All kitchen gadgets provided, and the welcome hamper blown us away ! Cosy, home from home ( with all the added extras you wished you did have in your own property ) Owners were so friendly - nothing too much trouble when we had to contact them - and came to waveRead more us goodbye. Hot tub under the stars - secured dog area - underfloor heating Hide

Reviewed by Hannah 17th February 2023

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We had the most wonderful stay in a beautiful setting. Everything was perfect. It was immaculate throughout, from the decor to the facilities. The high quality kitchen accessories were so appreciated and better than anywhere weve stayed previously. The beds were so comfy! There was a lovely welcome hamper including milk, and dog treats and accessorRead moreies, such a lovely touch. Highly recommend the local pub, the Black Venus, food was amazing. We cant wait to stay again, such an enjoyable stay Hide

Reviewed by Belle 13th January 2023

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We absolutely loved this cottage, it was everything and more for our family break, the space the cleanliness and the welcome package was so so lovely we really could not fault any part of our stay, the owners were very friendly and welcoming and left us to enjoy our stay. Would definitely book again for our family get together. The local pub was luRead moresh too, lovely staff abs lovely food. 10 out of 10 for us Hide

Reviewed by Fizz 6th January 2023

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Fantastic cottage with lots of thoughtful touches (lovely welcome basket, towels for the dogs etc). The kitchen was so well appointed and a great space. The bedrooms were so comfortable, the massive TV was brilliant for rainy days and the hot tub was a lovely luxury! Will definitely be returning :)

Reviewed by Linda 28th November 2022

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