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The Smithy

Parracombe, near Combe Martin, Devon
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A bolthole for two with inspiring country, coastal and riverside walks directly from your door
  • The Hunter's inn is just 1 mile away
  • Enjoy morning coffee or a sundowner in the garden
Property code: OC-SMITHO

This pretty cottage offers an idyllic retreat for a couple and their canine plus-one. Located in a lush Exmoor valley with walks from the doorstep, it’s part of a stylish barn conversion close to the beautiful cove at Heddon’s Mouth.

One of three properties in this lovely wooded valley location, this mid-terrace cottage combines original features with all the contemporary must-haves for a memorable break in the North Devon countryside. Together-time is the focus here, with a good-sized open-plan living space providing somewhere to unwind, cook and dine in home-from-home comfort. Snuggle on the sofa with your favourite movie on the TV, or pair-up the Bluetooth speaker for music while you perform culinary magic in the kitchen area – if you bring a pet, he’ll be able to keep a close eye on all that’s happening! Steep open-tread stairs lead to the first floor where the peaceful double bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with feature beams and lovely country views; the adjacent bathroom has the same structural features. Your living space extends to a private front garden area, and there’s access to additional shared gardens with grassy areas. An external utility room is shared with the two other holiday properties here, which can be booked separately for a bigger-group getaway.

The hamlet of Trentishoe is a great base for an active break – the cottage is less than a mile from the National Trust-owned Hunters Inn and you can walk from your doorstep through the Heddon Valley to the cove at Heddon’s Mouth. The South West Coast Path here is spectacular – walk east and you’ll see Woody Bay, Valley of the Rocks, Lynmouth Bay and Foreland Point. In the opposite direction, peaceful Combe Martin is a 5.5-mile drive away, while the sandy surfing beach at Woolacombe is 15 miles. Between the two, Ilfracombe (13 miles) is the gastronomic centre of North Devon, its eateries offering something to suit every taste and budget. Don’t miss the harbourside Damien Hirst statue ‘Verity’ and the quirky Tunnels Beaches when you visit.

  • Bedrooms - 1 double
  • Bathrooms - 1 with a shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge/freezer
  • Shared utility room with a washer/dryer, ironing board and iron
  • Smart TV, Bluetooth speaker, USB points in all rooms
  • No mobile signal
  • No smoking within the property or grounds.
  • 1 Pet allowed.
  • Private area to the front of the house with a picnic table, shared garden with picnic benches
  • Designated parking area 50 yards away. You may unload close to the cottage (low curb clearance means it is not suitable for low suspension vehicles)
  • Pub 2 mile walk, beach 2 miles, shop 5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tania Robinson

This property is personally managed by Tania.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

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Reviewed by John 11th July 2026

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The cottage was absolutely immaculate with everything you might need. Ir has a very peacefull location with very good access to the coastal path and other footpaths, including that to Heddons Mouth. The access road is very narrow with many blind bends so a maximum speed of 15-20 mph is advised.

Reviewed by Jayne 1st July 2026

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The Smithy was perfect for us & our dog. We went in hot weather & it was lovely & cool in the stone cottage. Peaceful break. Very clean. Stuart& Susie are so attentive if required. Private & restful. Thank you for lovely welcome gift. We had a special week. Jayne. .

Reviewed by Sarah 28th May 2026

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We had an amazing stay at the Smithy; it couldnt have been more relaxing. The cottage, grounds and Trentishoe area are beautiful - we fell in love with it, particularly the gardens we had access to on the property! Stuart and Suzi were so friendly and welcoming and the property was unbelievably well equipped. The road to the cottage, and in generalRead more in that area, are narrow, windy and steep but are generally very quiet (and we visited over the bank holiday and half term). We cannot recommend this enough and Im sure we will be back in the future! Thank you so much, for such a lovely holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Mae 5th May 2026

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Reviewed by David 13th September 2025

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Reviewed by Donna 20th August 2025

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A lovely cottage with everything you could wish for. The hosts were very helpful and fresh flowers, Prosecco and scones, jam and clotted cream were a lovely touch on arrival. A lovely walk to Heddons Mouth and onto the North Devon coastal path can be reached from the cottage. Would definitely recommend and revisit

Reviewed by Robin 22nd July 2025

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We very much enjoyed our week at The Smithy. A cosy, clean and comfortable cottage. Nice welcoming touches, friendly owners.

Reviewed by Antony 24th May 2025

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The cottage, its location (and the weather!) were all perfect for a weeks stay for two.

Reviewed by David 14th April 2025

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The cottage was first class. It was extremely clean and well equipped for our stay. The cottage made an excellent base for our daily excursions.

Reviewed by Claire 24th August 2024

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A lovely property which had everything I needed and more. Some welcome extras in a cream tea and doggy treats and a few essentials too.

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Location

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Marsdens Devon Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.