Countryside Cottage, perfect for family and friends, complete with hot tub

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A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
An outdoor patio with a glass-top table and four chairs, a stone wall, and a building with white shutters.
A room with a wood-burning stove, a wooden railing, and a stack of firewood.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a crib, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, a sink, and a window with a plant.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Ottery Saint Mary
  • Place, East Devon
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Escot Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadhay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Countryside Cottage, perfect for family and friends, complete with hot tub

Perfect for families and friends, with hot tub, BBQ area and optional on-site yoga sessions.A beautiful cottage full of character with three double bedrooms, sleeps 7+1 near Ottery St Mary. Benefits include: wood burner, private garden with a play house for the kids and BBQ, parking for 3 cars. A superb location when wishing to explore this beautiful part of the country. Easy access to Exeter 20 mins, airport 12 mins, West Point 15 mins and array of moors and beaches within 20 mins.

The space
Alfington Farm Cottage is situated between the historic towns of Ottery St Mary and Honiton. It is a wonderful location for walkers with almost one hundred footpaths; from the level paths along the banks of the River Otter punctuated by pubs and restaurants, to the coastal paths rising to nearly nine hundred feet.

There are a wide array of individual shops with local produce, antiques shops, including the renown "Fagin's" and "Toby's" as featured in Kirsty Allsop's Homemade Homes, together with pubs and cafes for you to visit.

Within easy reach is the Historic Roman City of Exeter with its cathedral and free "Red-coat walking tours". To the east are Charmouth and Lyme Regis, the original home of one of the founders of modern archeology, Mary Anning, which still offer some of the best fossil hunting in the UK accessible to young and old alike. The Jurassic coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of outstanding natural beauty and offers access to fabulous beaches and charming seaside towns such as Budleigh Salterton, Beer, Branscombe, Exmouth, Sidmouth and Lyme regis, which are all found along this stretch of coastline. Further afield is Dartmoor and Exmoor all within a 30 mins drive.

* Private hot tub under the stars
* Outdoor BBQ & dining space for group meals
* Yoga experiences on site — no need to travel for classes
* Countryside walks, farm surroundings, and nearby Devon attractions
* Perfect balance of family-friendly and retreat-ready

Amenities:

Ground floor:
Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and central heating on the first floor.
- The large fully furnished Kitchen/breakfast room features both an electric cooker and traditional Range cooker (AGA), microwave, Smeg fridge, Tassimo Coffee machine as well as traditional kettle and toaster. We provide fresh semi-skimmed milk, eggs, tea bags, sugar, sweetener and freeze-dried coffee also a selection of breakfast cereals. The dishwasher can be found in the utility room next to the washing machine and tumble dryer.
- The dining room comfortably seats 8 at the large locally reclaimed oak farmhouse table, with space to spare for a high chair.
- A desk with adapter for extra USB ports is provided for catching up on work and emails if you must)
- A utility room/boot room (the perfect place to disrobe from muddy explorations) comes fitted with washing machine and tumble dryer.
- The Family room has a selection of books, games and puzzles for all generations to play in front of the woodburning stove, (a starter pack of wood and coal is included. More can be bought from us or the local shop). For the quieter evening a Smart TV with linked harman/kardon sound bar featuring Freeview and Netflix.

Upstairs:
Master Double Bedroom with en-suite shower room, Hairdryer, straighteners and triple USB Charge point
- Second room with Double and Single beds, and triple USB Charge point
- Bedroom 3 with a Double Bed and a separate Single sofa bed and triple USB Charge point
- Family Bathroom with bath and over bath thermostatically controlled shower
- All bed linen and towels (for home use and swimming) included.
- Cot with cot bedding, changing mat, black-out blind, stair gate and highchair available on request.

Outside:
Private courtyard for parking at the rear and private secure garden with outdoor furniture, BBQ and playhouse for the children.

EV charger:
We have a EV charger attached to our home, right next door, which you are welcome to use this for your vehicle. It will be £10 per charge. Please do let us know in advance of your arrival is you require this.


- Sorry, no smoking

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 11:00 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

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Property # 11507601
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

About the area

Honiton

Located in Honiton, this cottage is in a rural area. Cadhay and Historic Sidmouth are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dorset and East Devon Coast and Devon Cliffs Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Beech Hedge Maze and Honiton Leisure Centre.
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Ottery Saint Mary

What's nearby

  • East Devon - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Escot Park - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Cadhay - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Blackdown Hills - 14 min drive - 10.0 km
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 20 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Honiton Feniton Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Volunteer - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Zest - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Volunteer Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Countryside Cottage, perfect for family and friends, complete with hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Countryside Cottage, perfect for family and friends, complete with hot tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Countryside Cottage, perfect for family and friends, complete with hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Countryside Cottage, perfect for family and friends, complete with hot tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Countryside Cottage, perfect for family and friends, complete with hot tub located?

This family-friendly Honiton cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cadhay, Beech Hedge Maze and East Devon. Escot Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Majumma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!! We loved it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property. So many wonderful personal touches make this a five star home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage with fantastic amenities. Everything was perfect, loved the fresh eggs and personal touches. Great location, close to many attractions. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

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