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Large Country House, Devon England. Pool. Hot Tub. Games room. Parking. Firepit

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An outdoor patio with a wood-burning pizza oven, seating area, and a variety of food and drink items.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, wooden beams, comfortable seating, and a television.
A large house with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery.
A rectangular swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a clear blue sky above.
A wooden pergola with a view of a lush garden and distant hills.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Cheriton Fitzpaine
  • Place, University of Exeter
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, National Trust Killerton
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Exeter Cathedral
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed, 2 Single Futons and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large Country House, Devon England. Pool. Hot Tub. Games room. Parking. Firepit

Homecroft overlooks the Doomsday village of Cheriton Fitzpaine.

Secluded country house in Devon. Beautiful views and garden. Covered pizza oven area. Large outdoor pool heated in summer (Can be heated out of season by arrangement with an additional charge) Fire pit. Outside Barbecue area. Floodlit table tennis. Large Wood Fired Scandinavian Hot Tub. Large convivial kitchen with Aga, gas hob and pyrolytic electric oven. Flood lit hammock deck. Wood burner in large sitting room. Local pubs in walking distance serve excellent food. Large games cellar room with snooker, darts and "bar". Fenced small children's play area with mud kitchen and children's play house. Peaceful country walks.

Cheriton Fitzpaine is a traditional Devon village originally listed in the Doomsday book. Although the large property has beautiful views over the village its nearest neighbour is 1/4 mile away. There are two traditional English country pubs within 10 minutes walking distance of the house. There are actually 20 beds at Homecroft. We supply all bedding but we do not supply towels.

Guests have their own key for entering and leaving the house and have full use of all the facilities in the house and garden. There is parking for up to eight/nine cars. The swimming pool can be enclosed with gated access if necessary. There is an additional charge for out of season pool heating and we need at least two weeks notice. The damage deposit is £750 for parties up to 15 and £1,000 for parties up to 20.

Cheriton Fitzpaine is a traditional Devon farming village with an old church and two traditional English country pubs within walking distance of the house. Beautiful extensive gardens and views from the house. Facilities include large games room with snooker, darts and air hockey; outside covered party area / pizza oven; large outside winter/summer fire pit (See pictures) Large outdoor swimming pool. (Heated in Summer) Floodlit all weather table tennis. Large wood fired hot tub. Very large convivial kitchen with Aga, gas hob and pyrolytic self cleaning electric oven. Similarly large sitting room with log burner. There is a downstairs shower room and upstairs bathroom and shower room and an en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom. Homecroft is only 15 miles (easy taxi journey) from the Exeter Chiefs rugby ground. Exeter Chiefs are now one of the most successful rugby teams in England and they offer a fantastic hospitality package on match days. They are also a venue for the IRB world Sevens tournament and many top flight European games. We supply all bedding but we do not supply towels.

Cheriton Fitzpaine is approximately 10 miles due north of Exeter in Mid Devon. It is a very rural location with no public transport. However, taxis are easy to organize. There are many beautiful country walks both on the narrow Devon lanes and on official cross country paths.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Only after discussion with owner
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Only after discussion with owner. Charge of £75
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If Guests wish to bring any outside equipment or third party suppliers to Homecroft they must discuss this with us in advance.
Need to receive a copy of ID and a utility bill with the bookers address Refundable damage deposit £750 for groups up to 15: above 15: £1,000
Std prices apply to groups up to 15. Above 15 to the max of 20 there is a charge of £195 per extra guest per stay

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8626866
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Note from host: Only after discussion with owner
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Crediton

Located in Crediton, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Lords Meadow Leisure Centre and Crediton Arts Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Harlequins Shopping Centre and Gandy Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Devon Railway Centre and Monsters Mansion. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Cheriton Fitzpaine

What's nearby

  • University of Exeter - 25 min drive - 15.2 km
  • National Trust Killerton - 27 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Exeter Northcott Theatre - 29 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 29 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 30 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Copplestone Station - 18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lamb - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Beer Engine - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonalds - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fishermans Cot - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Crediton Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large Country House, Devon England. Pool. Hot Tub. Games room. Parking. Firepit have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Large Country House, Devon England. Pool. Hot Tub. Games room. Parking. Firepit ?

As of 20 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Country House, Devon England. Pool. Hot Tub. Games room. Parking. Firepit on 31 Aug 2026 start from £3,007, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Large Country House, Devon England. Pool. Hot Tub. Games room. Parking. Firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Large Country House, Devon England. Pool. Hot Tub. Games room. Parking. Firepit ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Country House, Devon England. Pool. Hot Tub. Games room. Parking. Firepit ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Country House, Devon England. Pool. Hot Tub. Games room. Parking. Firepit ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Country House, Devon England. Pool. Hot Tub. Games room. Parking. Firepit located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Lords Meadow Leisure Centre, Crediton Arts Centre and Devon Railway Centre. University of Exeter and Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Iain MacAulay or Ann MacAulay

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I am a Chartered Accountant and businessman with many years experience working in Africa in the fields of corporate recovery and solar/biomass. Great interest in politics and sport: in both cases of all types!

My Wife is an expert gardener with no interest in Politics but an encyclopedic knowledge of local happenings!

Why they chose this property

As the name suggests, Homecroft is a large, homely family house. The house is located overlooking the Doomsday book village of Cheriton Fitzpaine in rural Devon. There is a very high end farm shop, a community shop and two pubs in the village. The Ring of Bells pub is an award winning 14th century gastropub. Cheriton Fitzpaine is 12 miles from the county town of Exeter. There are excellent road and rail connections to any other part of the UK. London is just over two hours on a high speed train.
Homecroft is set in two acres of paddock and garden. The house has six bedrooms and can sleep up to 20. There is a very large convivial kitchen which has two pyrolytic self cleaning electric ovens, a five ring gas hob and a large four oven Aga. The sitting room has a wood burner and a 65 inch TV. Games room/cellar has a snooker table, darts, air hockey and a "bar". There is direct outdoor access from the games room/cellar. There are two fridges, one large fridge/freezer and a wine fridge. The master bedroom has an en-suite toilet with a bath: there is a further bathroom with a shower upstairs and a toilet and shower room downstairs.
Outside there is a large swimming pool which is heated in the summer. An 8 person, wood fired Scandinavian hot tub. A large covered pizza oven in a separate building in the garden. Floodlit table tennis. A tree covered outside barbecue. A large firepit and a willow Arbor. A covered hammock deck overlooking the pool. The patio has excellent views into the countryside and approximately half of it is wisteria covered.
There are hens and geese in the paddock and guests are free to collect the superb hens eggs. Homecroft has something for everyone whether you want to laze the day or be super active with the various amenities.
Mid Devon has a large range of outside activities: horse riding: clay pigeon shooting; sailing; coasteering; paddle boarding; sheep racing (!); paint balling; indoor/outdoor rock climbing


What makes this property unique

Homecroft is located outside the village of Cheriton Fitzpaine. The village was mentioned in the Doomsday book after the 11th Century Norman invasion. Mid Devon is one of England's great undiscovered secrets. Most visitors to Devon tend to gravitate towards the rather crowded north and south coasts so we are largely left in peace. The area is laced with thousands of miles (no exaggeration) of sunken lanes. Even In the height of summer it is possible to walk for hours through beautiful soporific countryside without seeing a car. You can see the village church tower from Homecroft yet you have complete seclusion with the no immediate neighbours and are within ten minutes walk of two excellent local pubs: real English pubs. The award winning Ring of Bells serves world class food and will prepare meals for collection by guests at Homecroft. The local farm shop serves a full English breakfast as well as offering pick-your-own fruit. We keep geese in the field surrounding the house and a small paddock of hens. Guests are welcome to use the hen's eggs. We have developed Homecroft to be as user friendly to as wide a demographic as possible. It will equally suit large parties seeking lots to do as well as those who might prefer a more leisurely break. There are a lot of activities for all tastes in Mid Devon. The section above lists only some of the many places to visit. The beautiful cathedral city of Exeter is about 25 minutes drive away. Exeter University is now one of the leading universities in Europe boasting a student population in excess of 30,000: the night life in the city is correspondingly large and varied. There are restaurants to suite all tastes and all budgets and excellent shopping.

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