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The Chocolate Box

Exbridge (4mls W), Devon
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Luxury
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • The perfect romantic getaway with stunning gardens to relax in and enjoy 
  • The location provides a taste of rural life and yet is a short drive to the pretty town of Bampton
  • Within 5 miles you will find Wimbleball Lake offering scenic walks, cycling and popular watersports
Property code: 85219

This beautifully converted one-bedroom cottage on the edge of Exmoor National Park has been designed by the owners sparing no attention to detail, making this a truly unforgettable romantic getaway.

Treat yourselves to a delightful stay at this sweet cottage for two, near Shillingford, close to spectacular Exmoor. Lace up your boots and walk just over 1 mile to the edge of the national park, with its plethora of beauty spots. Set on a Devon farm, but enjoying privacy, this one-bedroom cottage features some luxurious touches and makes a great hideaway for a couple on a romantic break. Also welcoming one canine companion, it has a lovely garden, where you can relax beside the pond and take in the views across the undulating countryside.

Let yourselves into this exquisite abode and find yourselves in its open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Make a cup of tea, fire up the wood burner then settle down in front of a film before deciding what to whip up for dinner. As night falls, climb the elegant spiral staircase up to your enticing, king-size bedroom, which has some restricted head-height due to its characterful sloping ceilings and beautiful beams. Find you also have a bathroom with freestanding bath up here, where you can indulge in long, hot bubble baths. Awake to make yourselves fresh coffee in the machine to enjoy out in the sunny garden in the morning. Light the BBQ out here in the evening too. Discover you have an outside boot room, for rubbing down your dog, plus a handy utility room, with washing machine, for damp towels. Find covered parking for two cars and space to store your cycles at the cottage.

Head just 2 miles into Bampton to dine out in a pub, potter in shops and see the historical motte, which dates back to 1067. Head to picturesque Wimbleball Lake, about 5 miles away, to follow footpaths and cycle trails and to take in the enchanting views and look out for wildlife.

  • 1 king-size bedroom 
  • 1 bathroom with roll-top bath with shower attachment and WC 
  • Electric hob and oven, microwave, slim-line dishwasher, fridge with icebox and coffee machine 
  • Superfast Fibre Broadband
  • Utility room with washing machine 
  • Smart TV in the lounge 
  • Wood burner - first basket of logs included 
  • Garden with seating areas and gas BBQ 
  • Storage for bikes 
  • Undercover parking for 2 cars 
  • Shop and pub 3 miles 
  • Watersports Lake 5 miles, national cycle trail 1 mile, golf club 10 miles
  • Nearest Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Point 7 miles
  • Regret no children
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. 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 9 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anthony 19th October 2024

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Very lovely little cottage tucked away deep in the countryside along some very narrow lanes. The dark sky is worth experiencing. Recommended for a stay

Reviewed by Richard 1st July 2024

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We had a lovely week at The Chocolate Box. The hosts were welcoming ,friendly, helpful and chatted with us about life on their smallholding farm with their horses and sheep. The location is beautifully quiet being tucked away in the countryside of East Devon/Somerset border. Tiverton, Exmoor and the coastline of North Devon are within easy reach byRead more car. Hide

Reviewed by Victor 17th June 2024

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Very nice location. Well equipped. Friendly owners.

Reviewed by Kelly 7th June 2024

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The Chocolate Box is set in a beautiful location overlooking stunning countryside. The cottage is cosy, luxurious, comfortable, well equipped and clean. We enjoyed relaxing in the garden with use of the bench table and chairs, and swinging egg chair overlooking the view. We had the pleasure of seeing the horses and sheep and meeting owners Sarah anRead mored Marks dogs. We would 100% recommend this as a location for a couple looking for a cosy, romantic, quiet location in the countryside. Hide

Reviewed by Tim 9th October 2023

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The Chocolate Box is a lovely little cottage set in the Devon countryside. If you was looking for a quiet break in beautiful surroundings this is the cottage for you.

Reviewed by Rebecca 29th September 2023

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We had a wonderful relaxing holiday and the location was perfect. Quiet and off the beaten track! The owners were very welcoming and we even helped to herd the sheep

Reviewed by Gary 22nd September 2023

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Lovely place to stay with lovely hosts. Just off the edge of Exmoor near to Bampton (which has all you might need) and Dulverton. Surrounded by quiet lanes which are great for cycling (e-bikes deal with the hills). Watchet is well worth a visit for its regenerative arts scene. Would recommend strongly. Do note the spiral staircase though in case yoRead moreur mobility is limited. Hide

Reviewed by Stuart 8th September 2023

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You cannot ask for a more peaceful location, with excellent facilities and equipment.

Reviewed by Izzy 5th May 2023

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The Chocolate Box was fabulous. Wonderfully comfortable and equipped with everything we could possibly need. The hosts did everything possible to ensure we had a wonderful trip, highly recommend.

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