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Charming Bungalow with countryside views, close to the South West Coast Path.

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Interior
Double Bedroom with Laura Ashley fabrics
Room
Entrance leading onto Terrace
South West coast path only a 10 minute walk away.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon
  • Ladram Bay Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Sidmouth Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • The Donkey Sanctuary
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Bungalow with countryside views, close to the South West Coast Path.

Hawkern Cottage is situated on the outskirts of the charming, picture postcard village of Otterton, which is between Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton. The property enjoys uninterrupted countryside views and is a haven for anyone who enjoys walking. It is only a 10 minute walk to the South West Coast Path where you can explore the numerous coastal and countryside walks. There are also plenty of beaches to nearby and Exeter City Centre is only a 30 minute drive.
The cottage comprises of one double bedroom, one twin bedded room, a bathroom, small utility and an open plan kitchen,dining area and sitting room. There are patio doors from the sitting area which open onto a terrace and garden.
The village of Otterton has its own Working Mill which has a restaurant, craft shop and fresh bakery in addition to the local village pub.

Facilities in the Area: Otterton is close by to Woodbury Golf and Country Club which is open to non-members and Exmouth boasts an Indoor Tennis centre which has 6 courts. Bicton Gardens is only a few minutes drive from Hawkern and the Regency town of Sidmouth is a 10 minute drive away.

Otterton is an ideal position as Dartmoor, Torbay, Lyme Regis (great for fossil hunting with the children), Exeter Cathedral Town are all easily accessible which makes plenty of day trips out for the family.

If you simple want a base for walking or relaxing on the beach, again you couldn't ask for a better location.

Property manager

Claire Mills

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Budleigh Salterton

Located in Budleigh Salterton, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Historic Sidmouth and A La Ronde are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gandy Street and Princesshay. Otterton Mill and Bicton Park Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon

What's nearby

  • Ladram Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Jacobs Ladder Beach - 14 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Sidmouth Beach - 15 min drive - 5.6 km
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 18 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Lympstone Village Station - 14 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cannon Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cosy Teapot - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Otterton Mill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Vanilla Sky Deli Eatery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Bungalow with countryside views, close to the South West Coast Path. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Bungalow with countryside views, close to the South West Coast Path.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Bungalow with countryside views, close to the South West Coast Path.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Bungalow with countryside views, close to the South West Coast Path. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Otterton Mill and Ladram Bay Beach. Dorset and East Devon Coast and Bicton Park Botanical Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 91 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good find
A perfect spot to explore East Devon. Very comfortable, well-presented cottage. Excellent amenities. Wonderful hostess who provided many suggestions for our exploring.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cottage in a stunning location!
A little bungalow with all that you need with some beautiful local walks and helpful host
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Anniversary weekend
Property adjacent to, but sheltered from main house. Small garden with long views at back. Beautifully quiet, owner welcoming. Likely to go again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joachim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Supernett
Supernette, unkomplizierte Gastgeberin
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Real a lot better than the pictures
Very nice and comfortable cottage with great view, nice garden, quiet surrounding, stunning view and super nice hosts. We were not happy about the beds, though.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy comfortable cottage
Perfect for a short stay in Devon. Quiet and peaceful with lovely views of surrounding countryside. Well equipped and had everything we needed. The enclosed garden was great for our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Stay
Wonderful roomy property in a truly spectacular part of the world. Claire was an excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
A very nice bungalow with a lovely garden and a beautiful view to the landscape. Claire is a very kindly host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful hideaway
Lovely property, beautiful location. Helpful host. Would recommend to everyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to stay!
Perfect place to stay for a young family and dog! Great size rooms, safe and secure garden, and everything you could need for a short break. Lots of lovely local walks - including to the coastal path, and information left at the property to help you find local places to visit. The owners of the property were very helpful and considerate and went the extra mile to make sure we had a great stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Christmas break ever!
My adult daughter and I stayed here with our two dogs so that we could have our own space whilst visiting family nearby. The bungalow was absolutely perfect for us; well equipped kitchen, very comfortable beds, dog friendly, enclosed garden with fabulous views and lots of lovely walks nearby. Host was extremely welcoming and helpful. We will most certainly be returning. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nena S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Very quiet and private location even though it’s next to the owners property. Stunning countryside view and some great dogs walks from the doorstep. Nice welcoming biscuits and tea coffee and milk on arrival. The cottage is a little tired in places but felt comfortable and the dogs were very secure in the garden. An enjoyable 4 days with excellent communication with the owner. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hawkern cottage
We have just returned from a week at this fabulous property ran by Claire and her husband, it was well equipped and Claire was very helpful and friendly. We loved the view from the patio and both said how lovely and quiet it was, we got lucky with the weather and there’s lots of walks from the property so we didn’t have to use the car much at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulously chilled stay
Cottage is in the owner’s house grounds but very private & quiet. Claire was very welcoming & helpful about the local area. Kitchen was extremely well equipped, beds very comfortable & overall a lovely stay. The village is a short walk & I can recommend the community shop, the mill and the pub. All in all can be thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent self-catering bungalow
The bungalow was ideal for us - very clean, well-appointed, comfortable and convenient. Claire was very helpful when we arrived - she and her husband live in Hawkern House alongside. She was always available but allowed us our privacy. Views from the house are lovely and the patio and lawn area were very pleasant. There are good walks to the SW Coast Path from the house and it was very convenient for our small dog. We stayed 7 nights and visited lots of nice places nearby and found a good variety of places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful holiday
Excellent holiday home.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M., Newport

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant
Wonderful, despite the weather!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Last minute booking
We had a very enjoyable few days at Hawkern Cottage, staying near to Exmouth as I was playing cricket there during the week. Claire looked after us extremely well and the views from the property were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chill Out
Second time I have stayed here and just as peaceful and relaxing as the last. Short walks and long walks for all. We had 4 dogs and they enjoyed it as much as we did. With the Mill and pub a short walk away just perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with beautiful countryside views
We enjoyed a lovely week and the cottage suited us perfectly. We loved the dog walks directly from the house and enjoyed the sunny garden with which had great views. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked most evenings. Great communication with our host. Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Christmas Break
I cannot recommend Otterton highly enough. Claire was there on arrival to welcome us and show us around. The accommodation was warm and cosy, with lots of lovely walks nearby. Claire was on hand when needed and with great recommendations.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Rebecca E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice property but a few issues
Lovely property up a small hill, ten minutes walk just outside the village of Otterton. Clean and comfortable. We were greeted personally by Claire. Box of sweets and tea left for us but no coffee or sugar. No instructions left on how to use any of the electricals or the gas boiler, and despite putting the hot water on an hour before a bath, the water was barely warm. Although the owner said to call her if there were any issues, we don't consider it a holiday if we're having to sort issues out by phoning people. We prefer to be independent if possible. The toilet cistern can be slow to refill. A lovely garden is provided with a great view and sun loungers. We had looked forward to relaxing out there. However we barely used it due to the owners using loud machinery such as a petrol driven motor lawn mower on and off for two mornings. We were even asked if we minded the garden lawn being scarified with one of these noisy machines, and when I suggested it be left for another day, the owner went away muttering that the machine had to go back that day. My husband had just received some bad personal news that morning too. If you are in the holiday let business and you offer a quiet, rural property, then you should strive to actually achieve this. We were only there for a few days so surely lawn mowing and work should have been left for changeover days or when guests aren't there. We especially chose this property due to its quiet location and garden for us to have a break from the often noisy city that we live in. We would definitely come back to lovely Otterton with its beavers and old mill and pub but we won't be booking this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for walking and enjoying East Devon
Loved the location, the garden was fabulous for our Cockappo Clare & Tony couldn't be more friendly, with goodies awaiting us upon arrival. Thank you so much.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Roland O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely position
The bungalow, although not completely disabled friendly, (steps and bath, not wet room) was lovely, peaceful and comfortable. I think the double bed needs a new mattress. But it was our second visit and it was great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hawkerne cottage
Nice little place in a lovely scenic area. Lots of nice walks and close to the coast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Claire Mills

Host profile image
Tony and I have lived at Hawkern House since 2003 having moved from South Devon. . When we bought the property the old stable had been converted into a Bungalow which is now Hawkern Cottage. It has its own private garden and parking area. The cottage is close to our main house which means I am on hand to meet and help my guests as best I can.

Why they chose this property

We choose Hawkern because of its peaceful location and wonderful countryside views and it has the benefit of only being a 10 minute walk to the South West coastal path. A week in low season is £475, Mid Season £695 with high season being £895. It can also be rented out for a minimum of 2 nights at a cost £150 per night.

What makes this property unique

Its unique benefit is its close proximity to many country walks and is only a 10 minute walk into the village. We also allow well behaved dogs.

Languages:

English