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Between Exmoor and Dartmoor Cosy Cottage on 15th Century Farm with Pool

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Pond Cottaqge
large living room
Arboretum
our pool
Living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 41194.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Witheridge, ENG
  • Exmoor National Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • University of Exeter
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Exeter Cathedral
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Between Exmoor and Dartmoor Cosy Cottage on 15th Century Farm with Pool

Newsflash! Starlink has arrived at Pond Cottage with 150 - 200 Mbps
Pond Cottage is situated in a very quiet and peaceful rural location in the grounds of an ancient farm, making it a perfect countryside retreat.
The detached cottage is bursting with character and has been sympathetically restored to a very high standard , with an open plan sitting room going through to a dining room and kitchen which makes it a very comfortable and cosy holiday accomodation.
The setting is private right next to a large picturesque pond. The cottage has it's own south facing enclosed garden with seating area and barbeque.
Our visitors are welcome to explore our 150 acres of meadows, woodlands, 2 orchards and our 2 plantations of specimen trees.

Property manager

Renate Huckle
Premier Host

Languages

English, German
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 53498345HL

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 and near theme parks. Tiverton Castle and Knightshayes Court are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Meshaw Moor. Travelling with kids? Consider Monsters Mansion and Devon Railway Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Witheridge, ENG

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 31 min drive - 20.1 km
  • University of Exeter - 38 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Tarr Steps - 38 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 42 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 43 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

  • Eggesford Station - 23 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mount Pleasant Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Jubilee Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Stag Inn - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Between Exmoor and Dartmoor Cosy Cottage on 15th Century Farm with Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Between Exmoor and Dartmoor Cosy Cottage on 15th Century Farm with Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Between Exmoor and Dartmoor Cosy Cottage on 15th Century Farm with Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Between Exmoor and Dartmoor Cosy Cottage on 15th Century Farm with Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Between Exmoor and Dartmoor Cosy Cottage on 15th Century Farm with Pool located?

This family-friendly Tiverton cottage is located in a rural location, 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Knowstone Village Hall, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Monsters Mansion and Knightshayes Court. Grand Western Canal Country Park and Chulmleigh Golf Course are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
A warm friendly welcome together with a lovely, clean cottage in a beautiful garden. We had a lovely, restful break.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pond Cottage
Great hosts, perfectly quiet location, stunning surroundings & a beautiful cottage with everything you could need. The geese are friendly, the chickens follow you around & the ducks love snacks. Our idea of heaven in Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Location
Beautiful property. Very peaceful. Picturesque location. Hosts were amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justyna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
We are truly enjoyed our stay. The location is breathtakingly beautiful and the hosts Renate and John the kindest and most welcoming people. We are hoping to go back to the Pound Cottage in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Were nice country side house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

GILLIAN G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bliss
Just as expected, middle of no-where, perfect story book cottage, pond, ducks, geese, lambs, chickens. Hosts were great, cottage well equipped, beds comfortable with en-suite in each of the 2 bedrooms. The pool just topped it off, superb, thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Lovely property in a beautiful location. Quiet, peaceful and very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic break…
Great location, beautiful farm and the most fantastic hosts! Thanks John and Renate for a lovely break. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pond cottage
The cottage was stunning. 2 large en suite bedrooms with wonderful beams on the ceiling, a big kitchen/diner and a nice lounge. All this set on a working farm. John and Renata were wonderful hosts and very attentive to every query we had. John even let us help with installing additional posts to support his fantastic tree collection and he showed us a nest if blackbirds in his tractor!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A really lovely, peaceful retreat, with a couple of niggles
We were pleasantly surprised by the peaceful location, the amazing views of Devon landscape and the lovely owners, John and Renate. On entering the property we saw that it’s bigger than it looks on pictures and was on the surface very clean. It had every piece of equipment you could imagine, especially the kitchen. It was great to have a selection of DVDS and books, cleaning equipment, a lot of storage, underfloor heating and remote control blinds. Sadly, the internet was not good enough to hold Zoom meetings but if you’re not working while staying at the cottage then you should be fine. On closer inspection, harder to reach and places could use a deep clean- the corners, high beams in the bedrooms, high shelves and sills and cupboard tops were all extremely dusty and there were a lot of cobwebs, dead insects and spiders. A deep clean once a month should do it. We loved the pool and it’s a shame the weather wasn’t better so we could use it more. We had a really nice time and would love to return, but we’d love to see the washing machine replaced as it’s very rusty and has black mould inside so the clothes we washed smelt worse afterwards. We’d also love to see the showers updated. They’re those electric showers from the 80s/90s which are either freezing or boiling with no in between. In order to find a temperature we could stand it took 15 minutes of fiddling with the dials, and next time we turned it on the settings were obsolete and we had to start the process again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half term family break
We all enjoyed our rural escape to Pond Cottage! John and Renate were friendly and welcoming to their beautiful farm. The boys were able to cuddle some baby goslings as soon as we arrived. We were given all the information we needed, and were free to explore. The cottage is equipped with everything you need, and is lovely inside. WI-FI is available. There is a private garden with a picnic bench in a sunny corner. The boys loved being surrounded by the animals, and feeding the ducks and geese. The swimming pool was also an added bonus, and very welcome in the sunny weather. Would definitely recommend a visit! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely top Spec. Beautiful country experience. Held new born lambs and Hospitality second to 0
Definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing break
We managed to escape for a few days relaxation and Pond Cottage was perfect for us. A beautiful location and an ideal cottage to unwind in front of the log burner. The owners made us feel very welcome and it was lovely to chat - the cottage and farm are very well cared for and a lovely place to be. Thank you for creating such a relaxing place, we look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Saiyid H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marvellous stay
We had the most wonderful time! Huge thank you to the hosts - they have thought of everything that we could need and are the loveliest of people! The kids were encouraged to explore and learnt lots about all the animals and trees. Perfectly located for the area and everything made our visit so very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faye G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family 2 week stay in August 22
Renate and John were so welcoming and engaging with our two little ones. The pride taken in maintaining their beautiful converted cottage shines through and we instantly felt at home. The surroundings are absolutely stunning, loved and cared for. The icing on the cake for the kids was feeding the ducks everyday (who were often waiting for their next treat) and regular dips in the pool. Could not fault our stay, we all loved it. Thank you both for such a lovely welcoming stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
A lovely cottage with equally lovely owners, made us feel so welcome and very kind to our children too. Really enjoyed our stay and hope we can come back again soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sarah e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely pond cottage
Thank you Renate and John for a lovely stay and for looking after us so well … We have all decided to move in with you permanently Sarah Karl Nicky kevin and little Maisie
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get together for birthday
John and Renata were so welcoming, everything was ready for our arrival, they welcomed us to explore their property as we wished. Cottage was well stocked and had thoughtful touches like flowers, jam and eggs. The lambs were lovely, place was so tranquil, a great place to unwind and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely secluded cottage
Really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. John and Renata are lovely. The cottage is remote and you need transport to stay here,but the remoteness adds to its charm
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay!
We stayed at pond cottage the first week of Easter half term and we had the loveliest time! Renate and John are the most fabulous hosts and the cottage is an absolute joy to spend time in. Our 6 year old loved her stay and really enjoyed being able to spend time with the lambs and ducks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect
There is no doubt that we will be back, beautiful property, Renate & John are absolutely lovely people and despite the weather, it was an amazing place to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

maggi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful property
A lovely holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Devon’s best hidden gem
Renata and John are the most delightful hosts, and now friends The cottage was very comfortable. Well appointed and clean. Being on a farm and arboretum was an added bonus. We enjoyed learning about farming and tasting fabulous fresh produce grown by Renata in her cottage garden. We also thoroughly enjoyed our chats at the swimming pool each evening as we recovered from our long walks in Exmoor and the country. We will definitely be returning. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect retreat.
The cottage is the perfect haven from the fast paced world. Renata and John were warm, welcoming and very helpful when we had a crisis. We cannot thank them enough for their patience. Our girls loved the pool and interacting with the animals, wolly in particular will always hold a very special place in our hearts. The ducks were always a source of amusement and great company too. The cottage itself is very well appointed with everything you need to have a restful stay. The log burner was lovely in the unseasonably chilly summer evenings. I cannot recommend Pond Cottage enough and we hope to return one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simply The Best
There are too many good things to say about the property and the wonderful hosts John and Renate. Waking up surrounded by countryside, orchards, animals and breathtaking views was exactly what we needed in an escape from the big city life. We have stayed in many properties and Pond Cottage tops them all; it’s everything you would expect and more. Caters for your every need whether that be cleaning, cooking or watching TV with the huge selection of great movies. Now for the main highlight of our trip, John and Renate. There are no words to describe how lovely this couple are. They would go to any lengths to ensure you are looked after. When I was bitten twice by a horsefly, johns medical background came into light and offered me some medication to sort them out. This truly shows how much John and renate both care for their guests. If We could have stayed forever We definitely would and we most definitely will return again in the near future. Thank you John and renate for making our holiday so special. You both truly are amazing.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Renate Huckle

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After many years of being a GP in South Devon, where we enjoyed boat building, sailing, renovating houses and where our 4 children were born, we decided to move to the countryside to live a different life and try farming. After much searching we found the perfect place, unspoilt and secluded Bradford Barton in the middle of Devon, on the Two Moors Way between Exmoor and Dartmoor with a large enough farm house for all of us and many substantial, interesting barns in quite good condition. So we moved and have never regretted it. We love having visitors and showing them around.

Why they chose this property

The farm consists of 150 acres of lovely meadows surrounded by high hedges, ideal for any wildlife. After a lot of work on the farm house and the cottage we are very lucky to live here and now manage 3 productive apple orchards which supply our 250 year old cider press for apple juice and cider making in October/November each year. We have 3 old decidious woodlands as well as a beautiful 10 acre arboretum with 330 specimen trees, some on the red list and a recently planted 10 acre grove of 350 Giant Redwoods (Sequoia dendrum Gigantium). The best tree for carbon capture over the whole of its 3000 year lifespan.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is large, solid, light and very private with wonderful views over the pond, vegetable garden and surronding fields.
At night, you can hear the owls and see the stars.
As the farm is old with a lot of traditional buildings visitors often feel tranported to a gone by time. Our visitors are welcome to explore and walk the Arboretum and Sequoia plantation and of course the whole farm with the orchards and fields.

Languages:

English, German

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