17th Century character cottage in pretty Devon village

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Oakford, ENG

Exmoor National Park
‪9 min drive‬
Devon Badger Watch
‪9 min drive‬
Knightshayes Court
‪21 min drive‬
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Front Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Lower Barn Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upper Barn Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Sausage Cottage has been lovingly restored over the past 20 years and provides characterful, comfortable accommodation and a pretty garden. There are great walks from the door. The village of Oakford has a lovely pub serving good food (with rooms) called The Red Lion, a large church and a playground with swings and a football pitch. The cottage and adjoined barn boast two sitting rooms, one downstairs with wood fire, stereo and large CD collection. the other upstairs with Smart TV , DVD player/Xbox and DVD selection. The 2 double bedrooms in the cottage share a large bathroom, whilst the two double barn bedrooms are en suite (lower barn has shower/sink/loo. Upper barn has sink/loo). All bedrooms have excellent beds are we often told how comfortable they are. Two wood burners and storage heaters will keep you warm in winter and the well equipped kitchen and lower barn both have underfloor heating. A brand new conservatory offers a light and spacious dining area. Wifi throughout. There are several good walks from the cottage or on nearby Exmoor National Park where you can see wild horses and deer. The north Devon surfing beaches are 35 mins drive away. There are nearby freshwater fishing ponds too. Shopping for antiques, clothes, books and homewares in nearby Dulverton can lead to a great lunch at Woods Restaurant or the Bridge Inn. For a special occasion The Masons Arms in Knowstone is a 13th century Michelin star pub and restaurant.

Property manager

Natallia Obolevica

Languages

English, Russian

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cot/high chair on request

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

1 large dog or 2 small dogs. No cats please

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tiverton

Located in Tiverton, this cottage is in a rural area. Knightshayes Court and Tiverton Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hatherland Brewery and Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Monsters Mansion and Devon Railway Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.

Oakford, ENG

What's nearby

Exmoor National Park - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
Devon Badger Watch - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
Tiverton Castle - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
Knightshayes Court - 21 min drive - 16.6 km
Tarr Steps - 25 min drive - 22.1 km

Getting around

Crediton Station - 32 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Th Anchor Inn, Exbridge - ‬6 min drive
‪The Bridge Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪The Racehorse - ‬15 min drive
‪Log Cabin Diner - ‬12 min drive
‪The Masons Arms - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 17th Century character cottage in pretty Devon village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 17th Century character cottage in pretty Devon village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 17th Century character cottage in pretty Devon village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 17th Century character cottage in pretty Devon village located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Church of St. Stephen and All Angels, Exmoor National Park and Knightshayes Court. Tiverton Castle and Hatherland Brewery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ian & Lynne P.

29 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful, quiet and very peaceful location

Beautiful, warm cottage. All the basics were available for us to use. Great location for walking!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

peter e., MANCHESTER

29 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable family stay

Really enjoyed our stay at sausage cottage the property was big enough for family of 8 .The red lion pub is a must lovely lunch. Nearest beach is about 45 mins away with some lovely drives to the north coast.Great place to stay if you are looking for a relaxing holiday.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Rachel B.

4 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

Lovely cosy cottage, a good base for exploring north devon & a great local pub which serves really good food. Rachel

10/10 Excellent

Daren G.

28 Dec, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 2019 Christmas

We had an amazing 2 day break,lovely house and nice village,simple to book and regular updates will definitely book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

David W.

30 Aug, 2018

Lots of sleeping accommodation but limited seating in the lounge.

Firstly thank you for refunding the deposit of £200. The cottage was certainly spacious although but we did find it rather cluttered with too much furniture and effects and to be greeted with second-hand food (an egg, some garlic, opened bottles of dressings and jam in the fridge, as well as an opened packet of (out of date) biscuits was a little off putting. Whilst the 2 fridges were useful, the freezer was so full of food there was no room for anything of ours or to be available to make ice for drinks etc. The small bin for waste food in the kitchen had not been emptied and contained remnants of food. The seating upstairs was very uncomfortable and certainly not sufficient for the 5 adults in our party with someone having to sit on the floor at all times. Had there been 9 people staying there is no way they all could have sat in the same room. The lighting was a bit of a mystery with a number of light bulbs not working, and the lack of plug sockets was evident by the adapters used, which we were concerned may have constituted an overload. Storage space was a premium with little or no hanging space available. Cupboard doors didn’t seem to shut properly, and we couldn’t find a vacuum cleaner so were unable to clean through as we would normally do on departure. I appreciate it is one of the facts of life living in a rural area, but as we were unable to close the window in the locked room on the top floor, we suffered daily visits from numerous flies and wasps. The main issue we had though was the accumulation of refuse left outside the front. The kitchen recycling bin had bags in suggesting it hadn’t been emptied for some time, and the two black plastic dustbins were full of refuse sacks inside and two inches of foul smelling liquid which when I emptied them made the job very unpleasant. The contents of the recycling boxes were all mixed up and overflowing on arrival, and this again made it unpleasant for me when I sorted it into the correct boxes ready for the refuse/recycling collection on the 22nd. By day of the collection we had generated only 1 black sack plus a few plastic and glass bottles, but I left out 5 black sacks of refuse and the 3 boxes of recycling. It appeared that there had been no collection of refuse/recycling for quite some time. Overall though it was a good location to stay and Debbie was very helpful calling us back immediately when we had the inevitable questions from not reading the clear instructions left for us.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

10 Jul, 2018

A little gem

Lovely cottage - I say cottage but inside it is a tardis. There were only the two of us so loads of room but able to take a large party due to the number of bedrooms. Enjoyed our stay very much. Very quiet village and nice neighbours :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Z.

7 Aug, 2017

Lovely cottage in the heart of North Devon

Sausage cottage is roomy, warm and in inviting. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The sun room is perfect for dining and there is lots of space to accommodate several people. It was the perfect, rural location, and enabled us to explore all the beauty north Devon has to offer.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Caroline T.

27 Mar, 2017

Cosy welcoming cottage

Lovely cottage in a great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Joachim K.

24 Aug, 2016

Excellent, quiet cottage for families

We spent a wonderful week in the cottage! We did not miss anything, the conservatory is a great place to be. Great base to explore the north and south cost: valley of rocks, saunton sands, Woolacombe, Exeter, Brixham....

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

22 Aug, 2016

A lovely cosy cottage in the middle of beautiful countryside.

We had a very pleasant stay from start to finish. This cottage is ideal for those who want the peace and quiet offerred by the tranquillity of the countryside location. It is a comfortable cottage suitable for a small family. Great for a short break.

About the host

Hosted by Natallia Obolevica

Jerry and I live between London and Devon. When we are at the cottage we enjoy horse riding and walking on Exmoor and eating at local pubs and restaurants as well as shopping in Dulverton. We have been married since 1998 and bought the cottage shortly thereafter and have restored it gently over this time. We produce children's TV programmes.

Why they chose this property

The ancient cottage and barn is full of character and built over several levels. The garden affords views over pastoral fields and the two sitting rooms allow for kids to watch TV whilst adults sit by the fire with a glass of wine! The pub 3 doors down means you don't have to cook if you don't want to. I am from London and my husband is from the West country so we bought this cottage when we got married so that although we now live in London, Jerry can stay connected with his family and roots.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is in a farming village a very short drive away from beautiful Exmoor where I horse ride but you can also walk and enjoy watching the wild ponies and deer. Tarr Steps neolithic bridge is also great place to visit. A bit further takes you to the North Devon beaches which are famous for their surf but also their huge sandy beaches where you can walk for miles. Nearby Bampton and/or Dulverton has a butcher, baker and other convenience stores, pubs and gift/clothes shops for retail therapy and supplies.