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Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton

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Lychgate Cottage with outside seating
Sitting area
Newly fitted kitchen
Newly fitted kitchen
Dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 452 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Chittlehampton, England
  • Exmoor National Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Saunton Sands
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 Double Bed

Second bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton

Located on the square of the charming village of Chittlehampton in North Devon, Lychgate Cottage is a great holiday base for those wanting to experience a slice of village life. This terraced cottage has been renovated to a very good standard by the owners. Well-appointed and furnished throughout, the cottage is a great place to return to after a busy day of sightseeing or coping with the hectic pace of village life! Being located on the square means the good local pub and community run shop are all within easy walking distance. The village church that towers over the square also makes for an imposing sight. The cottage boasts an open plan downstairs with wooden floors and a well equipped kitchen (completely refitted in January 2021) together with comfortable dining and sitting areas. The first floor has a recently refitted shower room and has two double bedrooms.
Free parking is available in the square just outside the cottage.
The cottage has been offered for rent as a holiday cottage with cottages.com since July 2014, achieving an average customer rating in excess of 9.5/10 for each of the seasons from 2015 to 2020. Achieving a Customer's Choice award for this period.

Property manager

Miguel Ogilvie
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
An upstairs stairgate is available
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Events

No events allowed
The property is only suitable for 4 guests
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A non smoking or vaping cottage
Guests are required to leave the cottage in a tidy fashionCleaning is not expected, although washing-up should be done, beds stripped and bins emptied
Maximum booking that will be accepted is 14 days without consultation. If you wish to book for a longer period please contact the owner.

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: The property is only suitable for 4 guests
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Umberleigh

Umberleigh is home to this cottage. St Anne's Arts & Community Centre and Arlington Court are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Meshaw Moor. North Devon Hawk Walks and Survival Paintball are also worth visiting.
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Chittlehampton, England

What's nearby

  • St. Hieritha's Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 20 min drive - 16.5 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 20 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Saunton Sands - 40 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 50 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Umberleigh Station - 5 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whiddon Valey Fryer - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Fryer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zest - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton located?

Situated in Umberleigh, this cottage is steps from St. Hieritha's Church and within 6 mi (10 km) of Highbullen Golf Course and South Molton Hospital. South Molton Library and South Molton Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, cosy, clean and comfy.
We had a great stay. Recommend the food at The Bell Inn
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

gareth g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Perfect stay
The cottage was in an excellent location in Village square. It was immaculately presented we every kitchen item you could wish for . The village pub was 100yds away. Sold good food. Ideogor visiting RHS Rosemore and the coast .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

phill k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet weekend
Really nice place to stay, clean and modern. village pub with home cooked food was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
A clean well equipped cottage in an awesome spot with so much history and great walking around the area and to top it off a very welcoming inn, will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OCTOBER BREAK
My daughter and i had a wonderful 3 night stay. The home is beautiful and has everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous, cottage & village
We had a wonderful stay, the cottage is cosy & welcoming. The villagers are friendly. The pub & shop are great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely cottage in a beautiful and peaceful village. A pub, a shop, a church and beautiful scenery and places to visit. Our stay was a real tonic and I hope we’ll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully quiet!
A very comfortable and quiet place to stay. So close to shop, church and pub! A small problem was quickly and efficiently fixed. We've had a very relaxing time. May we come again?
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed cottage, very clean and in a great location.
The property is in a nice location to the local pub, serving good food and drinks. The property has everything you require and we'll thought out. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little getaway
Great property overall in a lovely spot close to the local Pub. Owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice base for trip to north Devon
The house was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable clean cottage
Excellent return stay at this beautiful, well equipped and warm cottage. Gorgeous village and great location. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in great location
Very nice little cottage in the heart of the lovely village of Chittlehampton. Close to the local Pub and shop makes this cottage a great place to stay. Good communication from the owner, with effortless check in process. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Post Birthday getaway with friends
A lovely, cosy cottage in a friendly beautiful village .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in town square of a quaint village
A lovely place to stay in a quaint rural village. We really enjoyed the property and being on the town square with a really fabulously run and family owned pub across the square. The place was clean, good size rooms and all that you needed. Id definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Great little cottage - we loved our stay! Very clean throughout and has everything you could possibly need. Location is good and only a short drive away from Barnstaple and the beaches. We'll definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Would have liked more information on the listing re food shopping and village services
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

ka u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Devon trip
We had a lovely stay despite the weather. The cottage had everything we needed. We enjoyed visits to woolacombe and croyde and loved The Bell for food and games of pool in the eve.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

valerie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chittlehampton visit.
Lovely location. Cottage beautifully clean and well equipped. Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Lychgate cottage. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little gem
This was a very well appointed, cosy and comfortable, and Chittlehampton is a delightful place to base oneself for Exmoor and the north coast. Thank you, too, to Miguel for his excellent communication, efficiency and friendliness. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lychgate Cottage
Very happy with the furnishings, equipment and level of care in maintaining the house. Good location for touring North Devon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage and location
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lychgate Chittlehampton
Wonderful old cottage beautifully modernised inside. Absolutely everything you could want added to make for a really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chittlehampton
A delightful place to stay! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

hazel d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chilled
Perfect, peaceful, home from home. Everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. Location was great to get to all the places on our list to visit. The host was communicative and gave great info for local places to go as well as maps etc provided in the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Miguel Ogilvie

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We first came to Chittlehampton with our children in 2008, and unusually for us returned in 2009. Drawn to the village by it's peacefulness, friendliness and general charm, the decision to return was not a difficult one. The award winning local pub was an added bonus, offering great value pub food and an excellent choice of beers and ciders.

When the opportunity came to buy the cottage in 2014, we leapt at the chance and haven't look back since. We spend as much time as we can in the cottage whilst letting it for approximately 28 weeks a year. It really is a great place for a week or just a long weekend.

Why they chose this property

The property had just what we were looking for. It is well appointed, in a Conservation area, just across from the pub and in the shadow of the imposing St Hiertha's church.

We came to view the cottage on a cold wet February day and to say it wasn't at it's best is an understatement. However, some much needed redecoration to the exterior of the property and fitting out with new furniture made all the difference and now it really is a home from home!

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