Charming countryside cottage in Braunton, sleeps 5, close to the coast

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

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Dryer
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Parking available
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
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Explore the area

Braunton, Devon

Saunton Sands
‪13 min drive‬
Woolacombe Beach
‪21 min drive‬
Croyde Bay Beach
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Family bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Diana's Cottage, the former dairy is set on a farming estate in the popular village of Braunton in North Devon. This recently renovated cottage oozes charm and character throughout, but has been thoughtfully furnished to offer couples and small families comfortable accommodation in a wonderful rural setting.

Inside the cottage, a bright and spacious living room with a high vaulted ceiling features large comfy sofas, a flat screen TV and a DVD player . A large kitchen is equipped with everything needed for a self-catering holiday and features a lovely dining area with enough seating for 5. Appliances include an electric Aga, separate electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge and chest freezer.

A staircase from the kitchen leads up to the first floor, where guests can find the two bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a large well-presented master bedroom with a king-sized bed, as well as a second bedroom with three full size single beds. Guests should note there are a number of steps leading down to the 2nd bedroom, and there are low beams and sloping ceilings in this bedroom. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and shower overhead, and wash basin. There is a separate WC next to the bathroom.

When not relaxing in the cottage, venture out to your own secret private garden, which is hidden behind a high wood gate and wall. The garden, which is enclosed, is mainly laid to lawn and features a table and chairs for summer afternoon BBQs and a selection of outdoor games. Guests will also have access to an outside tap to wash off sandy or muddy boots.

1 dog is welcome at Diana's Cottage. There is an additional charge of £30 to bring your dog. Please notify us at time of booking, and will be payable with the balance.

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Amanda

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Braunton

Located in Braunton, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Saunton Sands. Marwood Hill Gardens and Funder Zone are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Braunton, Devon

What's nearby

Saunton Sands - 13 min drive - 6.0 km
Braunton Burrows - 13 min drive - 6.3 km
Woolacombe Beach - 21 min drive - 15.7 km
Croyde Bay Beach - 22 min drive - 7.3 km
Putsborough Sands - 24 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

Barnstaple Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Williams Arms - ‬4 min drive
‪Fremington Quay Cafe - ‬19 min drive
‪Blue Groove - ‬9 min drive
‪London Inn - ‬19 min walk
‪The Thatch - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming countryside cottage in Braunton, sleeps 5, close to the coast pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming countryside cottage in Braunton, sleeps 5, close to the coast?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming countryside cottage in Braunton, sleeps 5, close to the coast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming countryside cottage in Braunton, sleeps 5, close to the coast located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2 mi (3.2 km) from North Devon Coast and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Saunton Sands. Basett's Ridge and Braunton Burrows are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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9.0/10

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9.0/10

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6/10 Okay

Steve L.

10 Sept, 2024

Not suitable for our trip

We booked Diana’s cottage for a weekend with grandchild of 10 months to attend a 90th birthday party in Braunton. First impressions were that we’d walked into faulty towers…it’s a very old building and it looks like the decor hasn’t changed much either …reminded me of my grans house when I was a kid. The views are great and it’s a large property with a huge garden area so if you want quiet then it would be great. The bed linen was clean and crisp. The house was very warm heated by a number of storage heaters and mobile heaters, some of which set too high with a toddler roaming. However for us it wasn’t great. Too many steps up and down to access kitchens, bathroom and bedroom especially with a toddler. To get to the far bedroom with the baby there were a total of seven sets of stairs/steps. There were no stair gates even on the main staircase. Extension leads and plug sockets with leads as the few sockets there are are poorly positioned. Building smelt musty and unused. Although just outside Braunton we were unable to walk to town as a family and had to use the car. The lower drive is unmade and public footpaths across farmland which were muddy, so difficult to take a buggy, and the access road in has no pavement. Position wise this house would be great for a couple who like hiking or families who use the car everywhere. To put this into context we live in a very old cottage so we are used to quirky but this was just tired and for the money ….very poor value.

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8/10 Good

Matthew B.

9 Aug, 2024

Beautiful hidden gem

Beautifully presented and spotlessly clean period cottage hidden away in Braunton, just under 20 minutes drive from Woolacombe beach. There was Prosecco and a cream tea to greet us on our arrival, with vases of fresh flowers around the cottage, which is light and airy. Appliances all top notch, and frying eggs on an AGA always makes then taste better! Lovely big walled garden with games for the children and outside seating. The covered parking space is rather tight to manoeuvre into from the sloping farm track, but there's plenty of space once you're in! Hoping to come back next year.

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8/10 Good

Gloria K.

9 Jul, 2024

Nice cottage

Had a lovely stay, it was lovely to receive home-made scones and beautiful fresh flowers in the rooms . There was everything you needed in the cottage. Only one little complaint, I felt like there should be a gate in the front garden my dog is very well controlled and would not step out of the entrance but I could imagine children and other dogs might try to get out and try to get onto the path where cars go by .

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4/10 Poor

CAROL G.

4 Jan, 2024

In need of TLC and tidying up outside- very run down !

We wanted a cottage that was cosy, warm dog-friendly and in a good location for a short break over New Year. From photos and description as well as existing feedback, Diana's Cottage seemed to fit the bill. However in our opinion it fell some way short of our expectations. Firstly, on approaching the cottage and searching for the parking, we passed a derelict stone building with open storage area piled full of rubbish, open to the elements. This was not only unsightly, but a hazard, given it was on a farm. Directly next to this was the 'parking' - a small tight stone barn barely big enough to park a small car, let alone reverse and park a large 4x4. Having unloaded our 2 spaniels and found the key, we soon realised there was no entrance area/ porch to dry our dogs. The weather was terrible during our stay (we had prepared for that) and the entrance may be OK in the summer for dogs, but not in the wet muddy weather. So we tried our best with towels to keep dogs clean and dry, but a beige carpet from the entrance door into the lounge was not in my opinion, dog-friendly! From a positive side, it was a spacious and reasonably well equipped kitchen, but we were looking forward to using the Aga to further warm the house and try as we might, it would not turn on. The rest of this rather quirky cottage is heated only by electric heaters. Luckily it was relatively mild, so we weren't too cold but if it was during a colder period, it would have been freezing, especially in the loo which had no heating and an old fashioned plastic fan which made a racket in the wind! Bathroom was large but poorly furnished/ sparse but at least had a warm shower. We did not use the spare room....it was dark and freezing - very creepy too! Outside it was clearly not well kept - from kitchen window we noted a view of a septic tank, ramshackled sheds with a door hanging off and overgrown grass. The cottage garden was down the lane and over the road and again was not well tended. This was the only safe place to let our dogs roam which seemed a shame since the area to the back of the cottage could be so much tidier and a good space to use. All in all we felt it was rather run down - the curtains in the main lounge didnt fit ( about 4 inches too short!) and lack of attention to detail. We had a nice bottle of Prosecco and chocs on arrival which was very nice, but felt it could have looked a bit more 'Christmassy' - a small tree as in the photo would have been nice, for example If you are charging a prime rate for high season time, then please give us value for money!

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8/10 Good

15 Aug, 2023

Summer holiday

A quirky old style little cottage if not a little dated within walking distance of Braunton town. Directions to the property good and easy to follow. Properly well provided for and spacious. Could have had a few small bowls for peanuts/crisp and a water jug. Nice enclosed private garden space to use. Very comfortable. Great morning views and a sunny bench spot outside the front door.

10/10 Excellent

Shahena B.

28 Jul, 2023

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Beautiful and family friendly holiday property

Idyllic private property with picturesque views, especially at sunrise. Very family friendly property with spacious rooms and bathroom. A big garden with outdoor play activities were provided. The host kindly provided scones, jam and clotted cream. All basic amenities were also provided. The cherry on top was the Aga - shame I didn’t get a chance to use it. Great location within short drive from tourist attractions. Beautiful cottage with great communication from host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sue S.

25 Jul, 2023

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Quaint characterful cottage

Welcomed with fresh flowers and home baked scones Clean accommodation if a little dated main bedroom good 2nd room low ceiling bit squashed for adults road to property is single track with passing places not for the faint hearted! Not safe to walk to the village Set in very quiet countryside amongst old farm buildings with its own separate garden very peaceful with footpaths We booked as property is dog friendly, would be awful to have a stair gate to stop pups going upstairs we used our dog crate which was awkward really

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023