HOPE COTTAGE, pet friendly, country holiday cottage in Riddlecombe

This pretty thatched detached cottage is situated in the Devon hamlet of Riddlecombe and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.

Hope Cottage is a pretty thatched detached cottage in the rural Devon hamlet of Riddlecombe. Narrow, winding, steep Devon lanes lead to this pretty, detached, thatched cottage alongside a bridlepath on the side of the Cottwood Valley. The cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms, two double and a twin (2'6" truckle, linkable to 5' double) with a shower room and a downstairs bathroom. On the ground floor are a kitchen with wood burning stove and dining area and a sitting room with wood burning stove. This remote, rural cottage has lovely views of wooded hills beyond and easy access to beautiful woodland and river walks in an unspoiled corner of Devon, far away from tourist hotspots. It best suits people who would like a taste of quiet rural life, with peaceful days and dark nights.
From the narrow driveway (confident driving skills required!), gate to enclosed garden, cobbled terrace and steps up to well stocked, secluded garden with pond (covered), decked area, patio, Garden Retreat Room (ideal office space with WiFi, not heated) and sloping lawns.

Amenities: Night storage heating with wood burning stove. Microwave, fridge, freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, SmartTV with DVD, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available on request. Narrow off road parking for two medium cars. Enclosed garden. Two well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry no smoking. This property has been let with Helpful Holidays since 2013, additional customer reviews are available on request. Note: There is extremely limited mobile phone coverage in the vicinity of the property.

Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?

Town: Winkleigh is a small rural village in the heart of Devon's rolling countryside and offers a shop, post office, butcher and a cafe, plus two pubs which offer food and the chance to sample traditional ciders and scrumpy from the Winkleigh Cider Company.