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Set In Quiet, Rural Surroundings In The Heart Of The Otter Valley.

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ottery St Mary, ENG
  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • The Donkey Sanctuary
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sidmouth Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Set In Quiet, Rural Surroundings In The Heart Of The Otter Valley.

Harleyford Cottage is set in delightful, rural surroundings in the heart of the Otter Valley. The Cottage benefits from its location close the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The cottage is perfectly situated to give its guests a very enjoyable holiday experience, from land, coast or sea.

It is in walking distance of the RSPB nature reserve at Aylesbeare Common and a short drive to over 2,000 acres of Pebblebed Heaths where there is limitless walks, biking and nature watching opportunities. The cottage is also on the East Devon Way, a well maintained walk from Lyme Regis to Exmouth.

Although it is located in a very tranquil and secluded area of the Otter Valley, the regency seaside town of Sidmouth is only a few miles away. A mere 10 minute drive will take you to Budleigh Salterton and further on, the sandy beach of Exmouth.

Harleyford Cottage has a double bedroom, kitchen, living room and shower room and is ideal for a couple. The single-story accommodation is bright, clean and air and has recently been decorated.

The spacious kitchen and living areas are separated by oak units to floor and ceiling ending in a feature brick pillar. The double bedroom contains a wardrobe and drawers. The shower room contains a quadrant shower cubicle with an electric shower and recently installed sanitary ware.

Features and Facilities

The cottage is centrally heated and electricity is included. The use of a patio and garden for enjoying the weather and barbeques is available.

The kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, microwave oven, toaster and fridge / freezer.

The roomy lounge area includes a comfy sofa-bed, TV (with freeview), DVD player, radio and CD player.

Parking for one car is on-site.


We regret that we cannot accept pets or smoking on the property.

Property manager

Sally
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 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

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ottery St Mary

Located in Ottery St Mary, this cottage is in a rural area. Bicton Park Botanical Gardens and Otterton Mill are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Princesshay and Gandy Street. Norman Lockyer Observatory and Crealy Great Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Ottery St Mary, ENG

What's nearby

  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Woodbury Park Golf Club - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Sidmouth Beach - 16 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Jacobs Ladder Beach - 16 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Whimple Station - 14 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Volunteer Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Cannon Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Courtyard - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The London Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Set In Quiet, Rural Surroundings In The Heart Of The Otter Valley. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Set In Quiet, Rural Surroundings In The Heart Of The Otter Valley.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Set In Quiet, Rural Surroundings In The Heart Of The Otter Valley.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Set In Quiet, Rural Surroundings In The Heart Of The Otter Valley. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from East Devon and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bicton Park Botanical Gardens and Otterton Mill. Historic Sidmouth and Sidmouth Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

frances p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet rural hideaway
Lovely comfortable well equipped cottage in good location for exploring East Devon coast. Car essential due to location. Hosts made us very welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
3 day stay
Very nice hosts, really enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Our second visit to this property, and we enjoyed it just as much this time.The location is lovely and peaceful yet not to far from essential amenities. The hosts are friendly but do not impose themselves on you.The annexe is comfortable and all you want.We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great holiday
lovely in a very pleasant area just a little isolated perfect for a quiet holiday not too far for amenities car essential but overall a fab break...
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location,very clean and all a couple would need.
5 stars out of 5
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hassan hilmi N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilmi nihat
Lovely place to stay and enjoy the atea
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to stay
Enjoyed the stay here, useful for Sidmouth,Lyme Regis,Seaton,, did not walk far as not always well during week but place made us feel better, if could of there are plenty of foot paths to walk, but love to return sometime, and thanks for our bottle of wine as it was part of our anniversary stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet rural location
Great accommodation within easy driving of lots of places, Sidmouth, Dawlish one way, Torquay,Paignton and Brixham the other way, really welcoming and friendly hosts well worth the visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Piotr K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Place is just perfect....
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, Cozy, and Relaxing
We had an absolutely delightful weekend at this charming VRBO property. It was beautifully decorated with a cozy atmosphere. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.The location was perfect, offering a peaceful environment. The communication with the host was good throughout our booking process and stay. They were welcoming to our inquiries and accommodating. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
our forthy anniversary break
such a lovely property we had a lovely stay everything we needed was there Sally and Andrew were very nice and helpful look forward to going again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Property was perfect it had all you could possibly need. We had an amazing stay and highly recommend. Excellent hosts thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat visit
This was our 2nd visit to this property and it didn’t disappoint. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The property is very peaceful and relaxing, beautifully decorated and well equipped
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic hideaway
We loved our stay at this property. It was a lovely well equipped flat, the owners were very friendly and helpful. We were able to rest and recharge our batteries which was just what we wanted
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ABSOLUTELY DELIGHTFUL!
The cottage is small but perfectly formed. A very comfortable bed, well-fitted kitchen, great shower. The hosts live on site and are extremely easy to get on with. All in all, we thoroughly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Newton Poppleford
A well laid out property with all you need for a comfortable stay. Set in lovely countryside with plenty of space to park.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agnes J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harleyford Cottage
We enjoyed our stay at Harleyford Cottage. It was easy to revisit old haunts in Devon such as Topsham and Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth from there. The Tea Rooms in the village did the best cream teas and the Chinese takeaway takeaway was good and did home delivery.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and Comfortable
The cottage has everything one needs for comfort. It looks brand new and all furnishings are tasteful. The kitchen is fully supplied with cookware and dishes and the bath came with plentiful towels. The shower was a delight to use, with lots of water pressure. The surrounding yard is lush and green with an interesting outdoor spot to sit in warmer weather. The local area is also lovely, filled with scenic villages and gorgeous ocean views. I finally grew accustomed to the narrow single lane roads, and even got used to backing up to "passing" spots. My initial terror subsided to low level anxiety, and it did not reduce my overall enjoyment of my stay. water pressure
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from Home.
This property is first class , very homely, set out in the country but not far from the sea. Set up for two adults with everything needed to hand, in the summer there is a patio where guests can sit and also a small lawn. I booked it for Christmas very near to my son and daughter in law, also only a short distance from my Grandson and family and my Granddaughter and family. They picked me up each day but this little cottage gave me the time to be quiet on my own. One needs a little quiet at 86 years old. I will be booking it again in the future during school holidays so as I am near to family and see my great grandchildren. I worked with property nearly all my working life and I would give this cottage and the owners 10+ Well done and thank you Jenny McDonnell.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Hayley R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Urlaub von 15.07.2024 -29.07.2024
Super
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ideal für eine Auszeit zu Zweit
diese Unterkunft war genau das, was wie gesucht haben. Eine Auszeit zu Zweit. Die Küche ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man braucht, es gibt einen kleinen Esstisch. Die Sofaecke ist gemütlich, wir haben sehr gut geschlafen. Im Bad war immer warmes Wasser vorhanden. Es gibt eine kleine Terasse zum sitzen. Sehr ruhige Umgebung, wunderbare Spaziergänge/Wanderungen in der Umgebung (Küste, Dartmoor, Exmoor). Sehr hilfsbereite Vermieter. Vielen Dank fürden tollen Urlaub!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry P., Watford, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot
This rental is just right for two people. A quiet location near to Sidmouth and Exeter. Peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation
Very welcoming accommodation, everything you need provided and a bonus cream tea and bottle of wine. Would very recommend this location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicky A., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
On arrival we discovered the owners had left us a bottle of wine together with fresh scones, jam and cream for a Devon cream tea. Such a lovely gesture- thank you Sally and Andy. We loved the annex; it was a perfect bolt hole and Shadow made us very welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sally

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