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Gardener's Heddon Valley - pet friendly, peaceful and close to SW coast path

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

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Martinhoe, ENG
  • Place, Exmoor National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Heddon's Mouth Beach
    ‪28 min walk‬
  • Place, Woolacombe Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Ensuite bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Gardener's Heddon Valley - pet friendly, peaceful and close to SW coast path

Sleeps two – Gardener’s cottage has a kitchen, bathroom, sitting room, bedroom with a choice of king size or twin beds and private patio with seating and wonderful views. Outside, there is a secure shared garden for all the cottages with a picnic table.

In the heart of the Exmoor National Park this single storey cottage offers a peaceful and idyllic setting less than a mile from the coast and within a 10 minute downhill walk of Hunters Inn – one of Exmoor’s most famous character Inn’s in the picturesque Heddon Valley. This delightful cottage is tucked into an Exmoor hillside overlooking the splendour of the Exmoor National Park with views across the Valley and out to sea.

One of only three cottages approached by a private driveway, Gardener’s Cottage offers an ideal base for those wishing to explore this wonderful part of Devon by foot, horse or car. A covered front patio leads directly into the open plan comfortable living/ dining room with fireplace and wood burning stove. The kitchen has everything you will need for preparing meals. An attractive bedroom at the front of the cottage offering flexible sleeping with either a kingsize or twin beds offers distant sea views along the Heddon Valley and a spacious bathroom with bath and walk-in shower completes the accommodation.

The cottage offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and an opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of the surrounding countryside including enjoying the wonderful views down the valley and out to sea. Footpaths offering truly inspiring walks along along the nearby sea cliffs provide spectacular views of the coastline, while the route of the Heddon River through the wooded valley bottom to Heddons Mouth beach are all on your doorstep. The local area offers many famous beauty spots such as the twin coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, the Doone Valley, Watersmeet and Porlock Weir. Magnificent high cliffs, and hidden sand and shingle coves can be found all along the dramatic Exmoor coast whilst wide sandy surfing beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde are a short drive away.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living/dining room with wood burning stove, TV with Freesat, DVD player and DAB Radio with dock for I-Phone. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and slimline dishwasher. Use of freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and payphone in shared utility area. Bedroom 1 with Twin beds or Kingsize (whichever is preferred), DAB radio/alarm and ensuite bathroom with bath, separate walk in shower, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil central heating. Wood burning stove. No smoking. Free Wi-Fi available. 2 pets welcome. Travel cot available. Garden furniture. Shared utility room. Private parking for 1 car. Short breaks available. Arrival time 5pm . Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

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About the area

Barnstaple

Located in Barnstaple, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. While the natural beauty of Exmoor National Park and North Devon Coast can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ilfracombe Harbour. Lynton & Barnstaple Railway and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Martinhoe, ENG

What's nearby

  • Exmoor National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • North Devon Coast - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 22 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 34 min drive - 30.8 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 39 min drive - 36.2 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 46 min drive
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 164 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ancient Mariner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cliff Top Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Esplanade Fish & Chips - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Glasshouse - ‬14 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Tranquil Hideaway in Stunning location

What a find! This is such a homely and comfortable cottage run by lovely hosts. Memories include a stunning walk along the coast, fish and chips at the seafront, cream teas, cider at the nearby hotel and idle lounging at the cottage looking out to sea.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

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

Lovely peaceful setting, quality accommodation

We had a lovely stay at Martinhoe Cleeve. The cottage is in a stunning position overlooking the valley. It was exceptionally clean and provided everything we could possibly need. The hosts Alan and James had left some lovely welcoming treats which were much appreciated. We had a very relaxing and quiet break here. Thankyou.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2022
Hi Tracey Thanks ever so much for taking the time to write such a positive review. We really appreciate it. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Gardener's Cottage and that you had a lovely holiday in our tranquil corner of North Devon. Hopefully, you had a good journey home. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes Alan & James
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10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

Peaceful and relaxing.

Had a great time and great walks .
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