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Fursdon Farmhouse

Iddesleigh, near Winkleigh, Devon
Sleeps 13
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Thatched
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Working farm
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Large, secluded rural retreat with ample space to relax and unwind - ideal for big family get-togethers
  • Spacious garden, children's play area and private hot tub for guests exclusive use
  • Easily accessible to both Dartmoor, Exmoor and some of the county’s leading beaches
Property code: OC-FURFA

Large, stylish and traditional, this detached farmhouse is set in a lovely secluded rural spot and offers impressive accommodation for large families and group getaways. The property has been beautifully updated but retains plenty of original features including a thatched roof, exposed oak beams and stonework. Ideal for big family get togethers, this spacious property is also perfect for exploring the beautiful countryside and quaint villages to be found in the heart of Devon, including the magnificent Dartmoor National Park that’s situated just 11 miles to the south.

The medieval entrance hall provides a welcoming space and leads to two comfortable lounges, each with a TV/DVD and wood burner. There’s also an additional snug which is perfect for children to play in. The property features a large farmhouse kitchen which is well-equipped and has a generous-sized dining table. There are six cosy bedrooms, including a double room on the ground floor, and five bathrooms, including two en-suites. Outside you can sit back and relax in the private hot tub or enjoy a meal on the patio, and there’s a play area for children with a slide and climbing frame.

This delightful property is just 2 miles from the village of Iddesleigh, where Michael Morpurgo was inspired to write the book ‘War Horse’. The market town of Great Torrington, home to Dartington Crystal and RHS Rosemoor, is 13 miles to the north. You could head south to Okehampton (11 miles), home of the ancient Norman Okehampton Castle, and gateway to the glorious Dartmoor National Park. Local attractions include Stafford Moor Fisheries (4 miles), the historic Dunsland park (13½ miles) and Castle Drogo (19 miles).

  • 6 bedrooms - 1 family bedroom with king-size and single bed; 3 king size and 2 twin
  • 5 bathrooms - 1 shower room downstairs with walk in shower and WC; 1 en-suite with bath, separate shower and WC; 1 en-suite with a shower over bath and WC; 1 bathroom with 3/4 length bath and WC; 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Electric range cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • 2 wood burners – first basket of logs provided for each wood burner
  • Books and games in the snug
  • Smart TV in the first lounge; TV and DVD in the second lounge; TV in all 6 bedrooms
  • 2 travel cots and highchair available
  • Private hot tub
  • Private children’s play area
  • Enclosed garden with charcoal BBQ and garden furniture
  • Ample parking
  • Working farm
  • Pub and shop 2 miles
  • Also owned by this owner: Property Code 1450B
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julie 30th May 2026

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We all enjoyed our time at Fursdon Farm and would thoroughly recommend it as a family get away. Mike and Shirley were very welcoming and we enjoyed the homemade scones too!

Reviewed by Judith 2nd May 2026

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Great characterful and spacious house with plenty of living space indoors and a variety of outdoor spaces. Ideal for families with the possibility of different families having different areas. Plenty of farm activity around. Rather a long way along narrow lanes to get anywhere - the price you pay for a delightfully rural location with great localRead more wildlife - hares, woodpeckers etc. The hot tub was a hit with many in our party too, and well cared for by the owners. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 19th April 2026

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A great house for a family get together. Vey well equipped and very helpful owners. Great home made scones jam and cream on arrival. Thank you

Reviewed by Hilary 11th April 2026

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Very comfortable and well equipped cottage in a peaceful location. Great facilities, ample hot water for excellent showers. Plenty of room for our 3 generations to enjoy, with space for quiet reading as well as play. Somewhere safe to store all 10 bikes was an additional benefit. So much in the area to enjoy, we could have easily filled another weeRead morek. Lovely bird life, great pub nearby. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Judith 20th February 2026

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We have just had a wonderful family get together for my 65th birthday/retirement. This property is so characterful with plenty of space for the whole family. Beautiful bedrooms and multiple bathrooms made this 3 generational long weekend very special. The children loved the proximity of the animals on site and the games room. I would definitely recRead moreommend for a large group of family or friends. Hide

Reviewed by Tina 23rd January 2026

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Great house with lots of character and space. Hot tub and games room, makes it a perfect place for both adults and children.

Reviewed by Charlotte 30th December 2025

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Beautiful cottage, brilliant facilities. Absolutely loved our stay.

Reviewed by I 23rd December 2025

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Perfect layout and place for three families. Everything you need and more. Chilled times in front of the fire or enjoying the hot tub. Plenty of space. Excellent time thanks for letting us stay.

Reviewed by Emma 28th November 2025

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Our occasion was an early family Christmas celebration and my family felt it was exactly the setting for this. The combination of rural setting, woodburners and large farmhouse kitchen gave the feel of christmas. The owners were very helpful with information before the stay and some really nice welcoming gifts. The home was warm, clean and beds verRead morey comfortable, access to the hot tub was lovely. A good space for a large family gathering would book again. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 24th October 2025

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Thanks you for an amazing holiday. This was the first time our whole family had been away together and we were able to make some lovely memories. The house was perfect for us as we were all able to choose where to hang out without feeling crowded or overwhelmed. The children loved the hot tub and we all enjoyed the barn with pool and table tennis. Read moreWe had a really lovely time and can fully recommend The Big Sheep nearby for a whole day of activities for the whole family. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 17th October 2025

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Reviewed by Roland 26th September 2025

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Reviewed by Eva 17th September 2025

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Reviewed by Michael 25th July 2025

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Fursdon farmhouse well suited our multi-generation family gathering. The farmer, tractor and cattle feeding were enjoyed by everyone, as was the hot tub. We were made very welcome at the Duke of York in Iddesleigh, which was withn walking distance. Mr and Mrs Cox were very friendly and the welcome pack much appreciated, especially the scones!

Reviewed by Eleanor 18th April 2025

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Reviewed by Stephanie 11th April 2025

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We had a wonderful week at this fantastic farm house. Plenty of room for the 13 of us (7 adults and 6 children). The facilities are excellent and we made full use of them including the fabulous hot tub! Loved the garden, play equipment and games room. Great to be on a working farm. Something for everyone. The owners couldn't have been more helpful Read moreand we were greeted with a cream tea! We'd love to go back. Hide

Reviewed by Isla 28th March 2025

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We filled the house with adults and children and had a brilliant long weekend. A lovely welcoming selection of treats greeted us, along with the cows, sheep and lambs. It's ideal accommodation with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms to suit. We were lucky with weather and able to enjoy the outdoor spaces and hot tub too. A walk to the nearby pub is hRead moreighly recommended as well, as the food is excellent! We'd definitely stay again in future. Hide

Reviewed by Carmel 21st March 2025

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This is a beautiful property in a very quiet spot with only the farm animals for company. We were a group of ladies celebrating a 50th birthday and had an absolutely wonderful time. The hot tub was well used, we enjoyed sitting on the lawn in the unexpected but very welcome spring sunshine, and the log burners were also appreciated in the evenings.Read more We can highly recommend the walk to Iddesleigh & delicious food at the Duke of York Inn. Make sure you bring wellies to go through the fields though! Hide

Reviewed by Emma 14th March 2025

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We had a wonderful stay in this lovely old farmhouse. The house was well appointed for so many guests, with everything you could need in the kitchen to cater for large groups Welcomed with a fresh plate of home made scones, what more could we want?! We hope to come and stay again soon!

Reviewed by Luke 7th March 2025

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Booked this stay for my mums 60th birthday. Amazing hosts, the farmhouse is extremely spacious and well supplied. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Samantha 28th February 2025

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Amazing place to go stay. Lovely location the views are lovely. Fresh scones brought to us on arrival. So comfortable will definitely go back again.

Reviewed by Vikki 14th February 2025

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Reviewed by Suzy 7th February 2025

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We had an amazing weekend at Fursdon Farm, with a great welcome of freshly cooked scones, clotted cream and jam. The property is well stocked for cooking, has a plethora of doors which had me imagining Famous Five and adventures and Hide & Seek, bathrooms aplenty and a fab hot tub. Not forgetting to mention the company of the cattle and goats. We wRead moreill undoubtedly be back again. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 31st January 2025

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We had a good stay at Fursdon. The cottage is roomy & well kept. Everything you need for a holiday. As a family of 8 adults and 3 children and 1 baby in February, the heating system is powerful and keeps the rooms warm, the log fires are a treat. Some of the additional things were a little tired but functional in the play barn and the hot tub is alRead moreso a little tired too. Great place for a relaxing holiday and being together in one place. The welcome gifts very generous, home made scones Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 3rd January 2025

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We had a fantastic time, and Shirley was such a welcoming and helpful host. The cottage was large and well laid out, with ample space for our party of 8 adults and 5 kids to enjoy time together without feeling on top of each other. We would certainly visit again!

Reviewed by David 20th December 2024

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Wonderful Christmas stay at Fursdon Farmhouse. Perfect for a bigger family get together. We loved the goats and diversity of birdlife. Lovely pub up the road. Thank you so much for the Christmas decorations too. David and Caroline.

Reviewed by Celia 13th December 2024

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A gorgeous old farm house with stunning beams, big fire places and a great sized hot tub. Plenty of things to do, like the pool table and ping pong too. The surrounding area is beautiful and quiet - would highly recommend walking to the local pub with open fires and rich history. The decor of the house is quite dated, however.

Reviewed by Wendy 6th December 2024

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Loved this farmhouse cottage, very homely and comfortable and spacious. Added bonus was the games room that we hadn't realised was there, enjoyed the hot tub and all the beautiful birds that visited, every morning we had a visit from a woodpecker. All the lovely delights that were left and the additional touches like Shirley the owner bringing hot Read morefreshly made scones. Hide

Reviewed by David 25th October 2024

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Brilliant place for a multi-generation family holiday, with plenty of activities for a rainy day, and a good base for getting around in better weather. Thanks to Mike and Shirley for being available but not intrusive!

Reviewed by Penny 6th September 2024

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An ideal venue for a 70th Birthday family get together! Even though it rained a lot, there was more than enough for both adults and children to do. A warm friendly welcome awaited us. An extremely characterful property with bucketfuls of history.

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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.