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Down House Farm DEVON - Sleeps 10, period farmhouse, Dartmoor & Exeter, EX6 7SA

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A doorway leading to a garden with a stone pathway and lavender plants.
A hallway with a blue door, a wooden dresser, and a vase of flowers.
A well-lit kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table set for four, a clock on the wall, and a window providing natural light.
A garden patio with a round table and four chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A living room with a sofa, television, fireplace, and decorative items.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Fireplace

    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Exeter, ENG
  • Place, Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Exeter Cathedral
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Exeter
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Down House Farm DEVON - Sleeps 10, period farmhouse, Dartmoor & Exeter, EX6 7SA

Down House Farm Devon is situated in the picturesque rural Devon countryside, enclosed with tranquil rolling hills and offering stunning walks both on the property and as an ideal base to explore the surrounding area. Located at EX6 7SA, our property provides the perfect base to explore Exeter just 17 minutes away, or Dartmoor just 10 miles away. Approached via a long drive, the period property is situated in an elevated position within a working sheep farm with over 180 acres of pasture.

The former farmhouse sleeps up to 10 people in five bedrooms with two separate bathrooms & 1 en-suite and is the perfect base for a relaxing multi-generational holiday with family & friends. We welcome wedding parties, family reunions, birthdays and special anniversary trips. We have 1 King bed, 2 Double beds, 4 Single Beds as well as a Childs cot/crib and highchair which can be put in upon request.

There is a large modern kitchen-diner with expansive range cooker and adjoining utility area, as well as two reception rooms.

Outside of the property is a private garden area with bench seating and separate patio area. The farmhouse is situated in an elevated position with great views of Exeter city at night, Dartmoor and the Teign Valley. Walking is a must with tons of birds and local wildlife to spot during your visit, don’t forget to bring your wellies in the winter! We have walking trails across 180 acres of farm & woodland. Dogs are accepted by prior arrangement.

The farmhouse makes for a wonderful group stay with a relaxed family friendly feel.

Please note that as a sheep farm, we have two female working Collies who live on the farm and they will probably pop by to say hello and try win you over for a game of fetch.

Book with us today: Consistently rated in the top 10% of guest reviews in the area.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

A highchair and fold up travel cot is available.

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

No Hen/Stag parties accepted

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Subject to approval. Security deposit of £75 req.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is only permitted outside

Regrettably no stag or hen parties allowed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6831669
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: 15
Note from host: No Hen/Stag parties accepted
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

Exeter

Located in Exeter, this holiday home is in a rural area and next to a golf course. Dartmoor National Park and Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Crediton Arts Centre and Riverside Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Lords Meadow Leisure Centre and St Sidwells Point Leisure Centre. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking, ecotours and cycling.
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Exeter, ENG

What's nearby

  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • University of Exeter - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 13 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Exeter Northcott Theatre - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Polsloe Bridge Station - 15 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucombe Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Thatched House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sawyer's Arms (Wetherspoon) - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Down House Farm DEVON - Sleeps 10, period farmhouse, Dartmoor & Exeter, EX6 7SA pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Down House Farm DEVON - Sleeps 10, period farmhouse, Dartmoor & Exeter, EX6 7SA?

As of 19 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Down House Farm DEVON - Sleeps 10, period farmhouse, Dartmoor & Exeter, EX6 7SA on 9 Nov, 2026 start from S$1,391, 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.

How much is parking at Down House Farm DEVON - Sleeps 10, period farmhouse, Dartmoor & Exeter, EX6 7SA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Down House Farm DEVON - Sleeps 10, period farmhouse, Dartmoor & Exeter, EX6 7SA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Down House Farm DEVON - Sleeps 10, period farmhouse, Dartmoor & Exeter, EX6 7SA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Down House Farm DEVON - Sleeps 10, period farmhouse, Dartmoor & Exeter, EX6 7SA located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dartmoor National Park, Crediton Arts Centre, and Exeter's Historic Quayside. 21 The Mint and St Nicholas Priory are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for our multi generational holiday. Plenty of room for eating, relaxing and play. The two dogs Jet and Callie were so friendly and the grand boys loved being taken for a walk. We had a lovely week in this idyllic place with lots of days out and fun. Thanks for letting us use the bbq.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property in a superb location with fabulous views. Whilst rural it is only 2 minutes to the A30 giving easy access both to Exeter and Dartmoor. The property is well equipped with ample space for 10 guests. There is a large enclosed garden and also access to walks across the large farmland. Would strongly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short stay for SW Coastal path walk

Lovely, comfortable, relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely outstanding stay!!! The property was immaculate, and you are very literally on the most beautiful farm! Barbara, Jeremy and their dogs Cali and Gent were the greatest hosts! Highly HIGHLY recommend!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property - great space for a large family gathering

Great space Lovely decor Lovely people Good location to Exeter
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

Great house, well located to visit all around. just need a little more cutlery in the kitchen but really nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thanks for your review and feedback Diane, it was a pleasure having you stay. We appreciate your suggestion and are off to buy more cutlery for the farmhouse! Hope to see you back sometime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get-together

Wonderful holiday. Excellent accommodation in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful location for a catch up with friends. Very clean and comfortable. Well equiped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Devon Farmhouse

Beautiful location wth stunning views, offered everything we needed for a family get-together, Barbara was on hand for anthing we needed. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family gathering

Perfect property for a family gathering. Hope to go back again sometime soon .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas together

very happy stay all the bedrooms were a good size and the kitchen proved a great dining experience for all nine of us. Christmas was a success this year and we would happily go back again another year
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dave

Lovely setting, great house, easy to find, everything you could want
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas

The house was perfect for our extended family. The bedrooms were well presented and the kitchen was good although using the range stove took some working out. Both reception rooms were very comfortable and all said it was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A warm welcome

The host did everything possible to give us a good stay in this old farmhouse during a wet and cold period of July. We had heating and the beauty of fresh flowers in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely country farmhouse.My family had a wonderful celebration here over the weekend. Plenty of space and parking for everyone. Facilities really good. 2 fridges and a good freezer and a separate utility area with a washing machine. Large dining table and 2 amazing sitting rooms. Bedrooms large and comfortable. We found a room with board games later on in the stay and will remember from r next time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at Down House!

We had a lovely week staying at Down House with family. Barbara and Jeremy were such welcoming hosts and were only too happy to chat to us about their life on the farm. We even got to bottle feed some of the lambs, which was very special! Exeter was a 20 minute drive away which was perfect as we were there for my son’s graduation ceremony from the university there. It was the perfect house for our family holiday and I hope we go back there again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special memories

The property was perfect for our needs. Well presented and beautifully situated in a little slice of paradise. The hosts on site were wonderful. We had a superb holiday. There is so much to see and do in the area. The only challenge we had was how to balance going out and about, with staying put in the cool, calm, quiet of house and farm. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

We had a great few days here for our daughter’s wedding in Exeter. The rooms were spacious and provided plenty of room for bridesmaids and bride to get ready. The large kitchen table was great for 10 of us to sit at and lovely comfy lounges with log burners were cosy in the evening. Barbara was super helpful in explaining everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house in a beautiful area

We had a wonderful time staying here, there is lots to do in the area and as national trust members there are plenty of houses and gardens to visit. The house is very large and unlike one to two places we have stayed it is plenty large enough for all nine of us to get around without being under each others feet. The property is lovely and the location is stunning with great views and plenty of room for the children to run around and make lots of noise without worrying about upsetting anyone. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful during our stay and even after we left.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Get away from it all

Down House Farm is a working sheep farm set in the beautiful Devon countryside. The gardens and views are lovely, there are wonderful walks in the fields, and if you are lucky you just might get a chance to feed a baby lamb! Barbara is a wonderful host and did everything she could to help us enjoy our stay. There is a golf course lol just a mile away and pubs and restaurants nearby, but we mostly just enjoyed the peaceful countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay

We had a lovely 4 night stay at the farm house. It's in an idyllic location, quiet but close enough to many places for days out and walks. The house is large and spacious with everything that you would need and suited our family of 10.The gardens are beautiful and the children loved exploring, visiting the sheep in the fields and feeding the lambs.We feel the house would benefit from a little tlc but it didn't ruin our stay, it's part of the old house charm.The hosts were really nice, very responsive and helped as much as they could. We would love to stay again, our trip went far too quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Christmas in Devon

Party of 6 adults and 4 children stayed at the house for Christmas 2021. Plenty of room for everyone with the chance to go for long walks across the farm. Hosts very welcoming and the property manager very helpful. Log burners in both living rooms great to gather round in the evening and the children enjoyed the daily log gathering from the barn! Keep in mind there are no local facilities so a car is needed if there is any shopping to do but the peace and quiet and the lovely views more than makes up for this minor inconvenience. A stay at the house is thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The property was warm and welcoming, as were Taryn and Barbara.

We rented Down House for a long weekend family get together. Taryn and Barbara were helpful from the start of the booking right until we left the house. The house itself was a little difficult to find in the dark, but we managed, as Taryn mentioned sat nav's don't find it. But old fashioned maps work! Maybe a brighter sign on the lane? The house itself was very roomy and in total we had 13 (11adults &2 children) staying, after an arrangement with Taryn. The kitchen was large enough to seat us all, it would be useful to have some more kitchen equipment such as baking trays, bowls for serving etc, there was however plenty of crockery, mugs and cutlery. We had a great stay, just a shame not for longer as we didn't have time to walk around the countryside from the house. Hopefully we will get another chance to visit and for longer next time. Thanks to you both.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your feedback Caroline its so pleasing to hear you enjoyed your stay and we are off to buy more serving bowls and oven trays on your recommendation so thank you for your suggestions! We would love to welcome you back anytime to enjoy the local walks and scenery and all the joys that the Devon countryside has to offer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful weekend staying in this delightful propertyThe property is very well equipped with everything you need, the rooms are airy and spacious and the surrounding gardens were well maintained Our hosts Jeremy and Barbara were very welcoming and the check in and check out were very easy All rooms were spotless and we were provided with plenty of towels The location is perfect , beautiful country views but only a short drive away from Exeter city Would highly recommend this property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Het was er prachtig. Mooie en rustige uitvalsbasis. Lieve host die veel van de omgeving weet. We hebben prachtige wandelingen gemaakt op haar advies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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