Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location

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The cottage and farmhouse early evening in May

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Colyton, Devon

Seaton Beach
‪15 min drive‬
Branscombe Beach
‪19 min drive‬
Lyme Regis Beach
‪23 min drive‬
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Set in the beautiful Coly Valley one mile from Colyton, Old Orchard Cottage sits peacefully within rural farmland enjoying lovely views of the surrounding river and countryside. Access to the coast is just 10 minutes away and there are plenty of fantastic walks either along the cliffs at Branscombe or further inland in beautiful rolling Devon hills and fields. The cottage sleeps five and has all basic facilities included. Private south facing terrace with access to garden, orchards and fields on the farm. Our chickens will happily provide some eggs for you as well! There is ample parking space for 2 cars at the property and the local town of Colyton just a mile away has much to offer including a variety of shops and pubs to choose from. Helpful advice available on all the local area has to offer. Dogs are welcome and we charge £30 per pet payable during their stay.

Property manager

Michael Hackman

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We are unable to accept bookings on behalf of companies or trades persons.

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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Colyton

Located in Colyton, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at East Devon and Seaton Wetlands, while The Gateway Theatre and Seaton Tramway are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Seaton Jurassic and Pecorama. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Colyton, Devon

What's nearby

Lyme Bay Winery - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
The Donkey Sanctuary - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
Seaton Beach - 15 min drive - 7.1 km
Branscombe Beach - 19 min drive - 9.0 km
Lyme Regis Beach - 23 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

Honiton Station - 17 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Kingfisher - ‬18 min walk
‪The Wheelwright Inn - ‬4 min drive
‪The Hideaway - ‬8 min drive
‪The Vault Bar - ‬8 min drive
‪White Hart Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location located?

This family-friendly Colyton cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of East Devon and Seaton Wetlands. Lyme Bay Winery and The Gateway Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

2 May 2017

Nice peaceful cottage

We thouroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage. It's clean and well appointed in a lovely location. We enjoyed the peace, serenity and animals.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

peter E.

4 July 2024

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

Comfortabele house in a quiet environment

We enjoyed staying in this lovely house .We had everything we needed. A lovely start for a walk along the river. Also the town is nice. The owner is friendly and helpful

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

5 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful Cottage

I concur with all of the other 5star comments. Fabulus place. Great host. Will definitely return.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian H.

28 Aug 2023

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

Happy Holiday in an Idyllic Cottage

Orchard Cottage is beautiful. We had a wonderful family holiday staying here. The property is a very pretty well maintained house set in a garden full of apple trees with horses just over the fence. The rooms are large, with a farmhouse kitchen, good size lounge, two good bedrooms. The upstairs bedroom is stunning. Our hosts Michael & Fiona were welcoming & helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here & would definitely return & highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

17 Aug 2023

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

Fabulous holiday

Fantastic location for walks, wildlife and relaxation.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

9 Aug 2023

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

Clean, spacious cottage in nice location.

Me, my partner and our 1 year old son really enjoyed our stay at Old Orchard Cottage which is set in a really peaceful location on Heathayne farm. This provided an excellent base for us for day trips to the beach, with the coast just a 10 min drive away. There is also a really nice walk to Colyton along the river right on the door step. The cottage itself was clean, spacious and had everything we needed, including a high chair and stair gate for our son. There were only 3 of us, but there was ample space for at least 5 people to stay with an additional 2 beds that we didn't use. Overall a very positive experience, and we would highly recommend this cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley T.

31 July 2023

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

Beautiful cottage

We had a lovely long weekend stay at this cottage. Beautiful setting with ponies in the field outside which was really special. Brilliant facilities with everything we needed. Great host. So much to do in the local area for all ages despite the mixed weather.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

6 June 2022

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

Wonderful stay

What a gem! We loved staying here, the cottage is spacious and comfy and is really well equipped with everything you need. It’s a lovely peaceful setting with lots to do in the nearby towns and beaches. Our son loved saying hello to the horses every morning from the garden! We’d love to come back again one day.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather J., Rugby Warwickshire

11 Apr 2022

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

Perfect peace and quiet

Cosy, good size property in an idyllic spot. Dog walks along the river metres from the cottage. Only a few miles to several pebble beaches for scenic walks. The nearby town of Colyton has a fascinating history as well as places to eat. A lovely relaxing cottage to stay in.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

rozie w.

4 Apr 2022

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

AMAZING

This is a little gem of a place. Amazing cottage. Everything you could want on a holiday. The host Micheal was so nice and friendly and ready to help if we needed anything.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

4 July 2021

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

Wonderful short break

Ideal location for a short break, excellent accommodation. Booking process couldn’t of been easier. Friendly, helpful and accommodating owner.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

25 Sept 2020

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

Great location, lovely property

Great property. Photos dont do it justice. Stayed 2 nights, wish we could of stayed longer. Good communication with owner. Property very clean and well equipped. Definitely recommend

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

9 Aug 2020

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

Relaxing by the river

Just the break we needed in beautiful Devonshire countryside with river walks on the doorstep and the coast a short drive away. It was lovely to be on an active farm with cows in the meadows and horses for neighbours. The house is great, comfy master bed and spacious kitchen. Colyton is an incredibly friendly village, 2 welcoming local pubs and steak and Stilton pies at Antons butchers to die for! Thank you Michael for a really enjoyable summer break.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

31 July 2019

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

2 Traumwochen in Colyton

Das Cottage ist wunderschön - innen wie außen. Unsere Erwartungen wurden bei Weitem übertroffen. Die Vermieter sind sehr, sehr nett; wir fühlten uns rundum gut aufgehoben und danken den beiden für diese unvergesslichen Tage.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Simon M.

25 Sept 2018

3 Night Stay

Had a fun 3 night break in the cottage. Perfect for the dogs with a short walk to the river and fields. Inside more spacious than originally thought. Plates, bowls and cutlery a bit of a mish-mash. Some of the plates and glasses in a bit of a tired state and in need of being replaced. Upstairs bedroom not very private as it can be viewed from the kitchen. Garden, although not used needed a tidy up as mainly overgrown.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

16 Apr 2018

Lovely cosy cottage

Great cottage and perfectly located to explore the area;- nice a peaceful and very welcoming... we will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Mar 2018

Delightful cottage in wonderfully quiet location

Set in lovely countryside but still in reach of local amenities, coastal towns and shops. We loved the walk from Beer to Branscombe and also visiting Lyme Regis. The cottage sits next to the original C15th farmhouse but is sheltered within its own garden area with paddocks of ponies, chickens and ducks as neighbours.

Stayed 173 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

8 Sept 2017

Lovely "Little Orchard"

Again we had a wonderful time in this little cottage with enough space for our three children and us. The landscape is really great, our trips to Honiton or to the dartmoor were phantastic, and it was very nice to talk to our hosts, Fiona an Michael! The children loved the friendly animals, and even the weather was fine! We will come back! Uli & Angelika

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

4 Sept 2017

Great cottage, good size and layout, tastefully furnished, idyllic spot.

Photos on website don't do justice to the cottage, which is very lovely. Great layout, nice big kitchen, cosy living room overlooking the ponies, comfy beds, beautifully green spot - river walk lovely in both directions just out of the gate, graat beaches at Beer and Branscombe nearby.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., Germany

13 Aug 2017

Charming and peaceful countryside Cottage!

The cottage is spacious and lovingly furnished. There is everything you need. But above all, there is plenty of rest. The owners are very nice and helpful. We loved sitting in front of the fireplace or having breakfast outside in the Garden while watching the horses and ducks. We would love to come back!

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sabine L.

27 July 2017

Landidyll!

Mit unserer Familie verbrachten wir eine wunderbare Woche in diesem ruhigen und schönen Cottage. Enten, Hühner, Ponys alles lebt entspannt neben und um einem und sorgt für eine gelassene Stimmung. Der Strand ist mit dem Auto in ca. 20 Minuten erreichbar, Colyton ein sehr hübscher kleiner Ort, den man problemlos zu Fuß erreicht. Die Vermieter leben nebenan, sind sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joop & Dick D.

4 July 2017

A thing of beauty...

For the 10th year in succession we stayed in Old Orchard Cottage. Beautyful, very cosy place to stay; well equipped; lots of comfort even when the weather is not thàt fine. Walkers paradise straight from the doorstep; very kind owners next door; lots of privacy. Pretty places to visit nearby as lovely beaches as wel.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

12 May 2017

Perfect cottage in an idyllic location, great for a relaxing break

We were looking for a relaxing long weekend away and we weren't at all disappointed, our two dogs visited with us and had a ball. We had a lovely warm welcome from everyone including the horses and chickens. The location is excellent to visit numerous coastal areas in not too much time at all, we really enjoyed our strolls around Lyme Regis and Sidmouth. Definitely planning a return trip one day.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kerrin m.

25 Apr 2017

Perfect!!!!!

Barn Owl Cottage could not have been more perfect. We traveled to England from the US to visit with family and friends. We have 2 primary age children and wanted a comfortable, peaceful cottage with room for the kids to play. That is exactly what we got. The cottage itself is beautiful, fresh and new. The upstairs layout with 2 bedrooms on the same level with a bathroom in between was perfect for our family. Downstairs we had loads of room and enjoyed having a fully equipped kitchen for light meals. Helen and Martin were the most gracious of hosts. Although we had complete privacy, we also enjoyed getting to know Helen, Martin and Fly :) We look forward to staying here again when we return to England next. You couldn't pick a better cottage to stay in. Fresh, clean, spacious, in a beautiful private location, with the best hosts! Thank you for sharing your space with us, Helen and Martin! We truly enjoyed our visit, meeting you both and staying at Barn Owl Cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

11 Apr 2017

Beautiful location and lovely cottage

We loved this property and its stunning views

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

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Hosted by Michael Hackman

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English

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