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17th Century thatched cottage close to Exmoor, Devon sleeps 4
- cottage646 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 3–7 nights
A self catering rental with pretty cottage gardens,outside seating and barbecue.
Bedrooms
2
1
Both bedrooms are light and airy with quaint cottage windows and window seats. The floors are carpeted in both rooms. Bedroom 1 has a pine double bed,bedside tables and lamp,chest of drawers,wardrobe,dressing table and television. Bedroom 2 has a pine double bed and bedside drawers with lamps, large chest of drawers,chair and hanging space in cupboard. Both rooms have fitted storage heaters ensuring you have a cosy night. Bedding and bedlinen is provided. There is a hairdryer in the bottom drawer of the chest in the bedroom. Mind your head on the beams!
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower
- Pretty cottage bathroom providing toilet,washbasin and large bath with shower over.There is a bathroom heater. Hand towels and bath towels are provided
Safety features
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- First-aid kit
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Rural
- Village
General
- coin laundry
- HeatingThere being no gas supply to the village, we have electric storage heaters.
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes DryerThere is an electric tumble dryer, and a rotary dryer for use in the garden
- FireplaceIn colder weather, coal and an initial supply of logs are provided, along with firelighters
- InternetComplimentary wifi.
- Towels Provided
- Wireless InternetRouter below the TV. Passcode included in arrival instructions.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomOpen plan downstairs room with distinct areas for kitchen, living, and dining.
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- StoveFour halogen rings
- OvenA single oven with grill.
- Microwave
- Grill
- Toaster
- Dishes & UtensilsAll you need, plus more.
- KitchenThe downstairs of the cottage is open plan, with distinct areas for kitchen, dining and relaxing
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 6 people
- Dining Area
- Dining
Entertainment
- TelevisionSeparate TV in one bedroom.
- DVD PlayerBuilt into the TV in the living room
- BooksThere are a few novels, and several books about the area
- GamesWe have a few traditional favourites including a small compendium and Scrabble
Outside
- Lawn/GardenWe have a nice little cottage garden. From the back door, there is a table and four chairs with umbrella. The barbecue is in halfway down the garden, and there is a decked area at the bottom,.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleUnfortunately, the cottage was not built with wheelchair access in mind. There is a step up to both front and rear doors, and the stairs are a little steeper than modern standards.
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Notes
- Bed linen and towels are included in the price. Children are welcome but the stairs are quite steep and could prove a problem for the smallest. One small dog would be considered. In addition to the patio furniture, there is a picnic table at the end of the garden. The barbecue is built in. Heating is by night storage heater. There is also an open fireplace in the living room.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed - A small dog is allowable.A small dog is allowable.
No events
No smoking - Smokig is not allowed anywhere in the cottage.Smokig is not allowed anywhere in the cottage.
Max guests: 4
Minimum age of primary renter:
Cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Minimum 2-day vacancy between guest stays
Map
Hosted by Viv and Tony Killeen
Ask a questionAbout Viv and Tony Killeen
We currently live in Halberton, within half an hour of the cottage.
Viv and Tony Killeen purchased this cottage in 2006
Why Viv and Tony Killeen chose Bishops Nympton
We had often visited North Devon when our children were young. Eventually, we decided to buy a holiday home there. The Pottery was the first of many that we went to see - none of the others felt like a home from home. We bought it, then decided we would let others enjoy it too. We have been letting it for holidays since 2008.
What makes this cottage unique
Owning a piece of history brings responsibilities, which we take seriously. The roof was completely rebuilt in 2018, a job that was several years in the planning, with four solid months of work by Shaun, our master thatcher, and his brothers Derry, the joiner and Marcus, the builder. The roof is the shape it was when it was last completely replaced, probably over 100 years before. Parts of the old structure remain where they were, as required by the listed building consent, but the framework is up-to-the minute specification, and will be good for at least another century. The thatch was fitted to it by Shaun in exactly the same way as the very first was fitted, some 350 years earlier, and using tools those craftsmen of old would have recognised. More recently, we have replaced the bathroom suite, not an easy job in such a building, and updated the kitchen area. The result is a comfortable blend of the old and the new, still with the charm of the original (and low beams for the unwary!)
- Languages:
- english, french