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Woodpecker Lodge, a secluded log cabin in beautiful north Devon

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Bratton Fleming, England
  • Exmoor Zoo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Exmoor National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Arlington Court
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 4

Family bathroom (downstairs)

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Woodpecker Lodge, a secluded log cabin in beautiful north Devon

Set in a stunning location within 22 acres of north Devon countryside and lying near to an iron age hillfort and a lake, this is a place to escape it all! Woodpecker Lodge is a 4 bedroom self-catering log cabin that comfortably sleeps up to 8 adults and has it's very own private hot tub. The location is great for a holiday in north Devon and there is plenty to do, while also being a perfect place to unwind and reconnect with nature.

In low season short notice bookings, 2 night bookings may be available (rather than 3 night minimum) and discounts may be available if booking for 3 nights or more. Please message to enquire!

The bedrooms are all good sizes. The 2 upstairs bedrooms both have king size beds, en-suite bathrooms (bath only), and one bedroom has a private balcony area. There are 2 downstairs bedrooms, one with a double bed and en-suite shower room and one with twin beds. There is one family shower room downstairs with a lovely large shower.

The kitchen is fully stocked with all that you'd expect including a kettle, toaster, microwave, oven, dishwasher and washing machine. The living room is comfortable and cosy ... especially when the log burner is lit!

Woodpecker Lodge has it's own private hot tub for guests to relax and enjoy throughout their holiday. It is important the guests read and adhere to the guidance on how to operate and safely use the hot tub in order to keep it clean, be safe and make the most of it, which we email to guests prior to their stay.

There is parking for up to 4 cars and an enclosed garden although you are welcome to explore the 22 acres of countryside at your leisure, which includes woodlands, a lake and an iron age hillfort. On a clear day you can see sea views to Hartland Point, and on a clear night the stars are breath-taking!

We are very dog friendly and doggies are welcome to stay. Please note that dogs must be kept off all furniture, muddy paws must be cleaned before entering the cabin, and all dog poo must be picked up from the garden and paths. There is an additional charge for more than 2 dogs.

Woodpecker Lodge is in a rural location, about a 5 minute drive from the village of Bratton Fleming where there is a small village shop and a fish and chip van on a Friday night. We are a 20 minute drive from supermarkets. There are a number of great pubs/restaurants (many of them dog friendly) that we can recommend which are all within a 10 - 30 minute drive away.

There is plenty to see and do in north Devon during your visit. Why not try your hand at surfing at the nearby beaches such as Croyde, Saunton Sands and Woolacombe, or hire a bicycle and ride the famous Tarka Trail, or go hiking in Exmoor, or walk the spectacular South West Coast Path? Other attractions to visit include Arlington Court and Castle Hill Gardens that are also very close if you like to explore National Trust properties, or for something different you could visit Quince Honey Farm in nearby South Molton. There’s plenty for kids too, such as the Exmoor Zoological Park, Milky Way Adventure Park and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park.

Woodpecker Lodge is unfortunately not disability or wheelchair friendly.

Please note the following:
* No additional guests and no parties are allowed
* The noise level must be kept to a minimum after 10pm to be respectful of us, our neighbours and other holiday properties (we live just up the lane so will know!)
* The property must be left in a reasonable clean and tidy condition on check-out

Failure to do this may mean additional payments from the security deposit will be taken.

There are 2 holiday properties at Mossy Beech, Sunset Cabin and Woodpecker Lodge. They are nicely spaced apart allowing for privacy of guests who are staying here. If you have a large party then please do enquire for both, they can sleep up to 14 in total across both properties. Please see the summary below of each property along with a link to each listing for further information.

Sunset Cabin - 2 double bedrooms and 1 small children's bunk bed room, sleeps up to 6
https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p8699104

Woodpecker Lodge - 2 king bedrooms, 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom, sleeps up to 8
https://www.vrbo.com/en-gb/p8693926

Property manager

Matt and Pru

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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
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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 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 first aid kit

About the area

Barnstaple

Located in Barnstaple, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and North Devon Coast. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rock and Rapid Adventures or South Molton Rugby Club.
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Bratton Fleming, England

What's nearby

  • Exmoor Zoo - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Arlington Court - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Queen's Theatre - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 20 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whiddon Valey Fryer - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Poltimore Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The North Gate Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Table Table Barum Gate - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodpecker Lodge, a secluded log cabin in beautiful north Devon pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Woodpecker Lodge, a secluded log cabin in beautiful north Devon?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodpecker Lodge, a secluded log cabin in beautiful north Devon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Woodpecker Lodge, a secluded log cabin in beautiful north Devon located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Exmoor National Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Exmoor Zoo and Wistlandpound. North Devon Coast and Queen's Theatre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.Lovely weekend away. Amazingly special location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant stay!
We had a brilliant stay with extended family to celebrate a birthday. Was perfect for the whole family, including children and dogs. Loved the property, garden, woods and surrounding land, as well as the hot tub. Perfect level of contact with the hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

F B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin
Gorgeous well equipped cabin in stunning surroundings. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin
Perfect holiday home for extended family get together. Beautiful remote setting with plenty to do in the local area. The cabin was well provisioned and catered to the needs of a group with a wide age range (5-70 years). Matt and Pru are kind hosts and are excellent with communication. We would certainly recommend them and the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Lovely place but the poor wifi and no signal lets it down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Woodpecker lodge
This was our second stay at WPL and absolutely loved it. While here we celebrated my dad’s 50th birthday so there was so many beautiful family memories made Thankyou so much pru and Matt!! Best of luck to you all!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet
Family holiday for 6 adults, 2 children and a dog. Property easy to find and great location. Garden secure so the dog and oldest grandson could run free. Woodland with property great for little adventures. Easy access to coast and great walks all within a short drive. Good facilities at the property especially the decking area which we used all day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Really enjoyed our stay definately be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb Christmas getaway
We Stayed at Woodpecker Lodge over Christmas, needing a break from the usual stresses we couldn't of asked for a better place to stay, Matt and Pru made the lodge very homely with some lovely Christmas decorations and a tree. The local area is lovely and quiet, there are some beautiful views from walking around the grounds, along with the hot tub and log fire it all helped with making our stay very relaxing. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to relax!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia B., Worcester

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Late summer break
Thank you both for a wonderful, relaxing stay in your luxurious lodge. Pru and Matt were so accommodating about my oxygen deliveries and pick ups and all went without a hitch. The beautiful, surrounding, countryside on our doorstep was heaven and it reminded me how much I love North Devon. A short walk up to the hill fort is worth it for the peace and tranquility and the panoramic views. I will definitely return. We had everything we needed for a perfect stay. Wishing you all the best future projects, promoting green energy. Keep up the great work. And many thanks to you; I can’t stop smiling - it’s been fabulous.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Very comfortable plenty of of room for dog to run around and fenced in easy access to reach local costal areas or if you want to stay at the lodge its peaceful good cooking facilities to cook as we done some meals instead of eating out.We said we would like to go back some time in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay!
Spacious accommodation in a beautiful setting, it is central for the seaside and surfing as well as the countryside and Exmoor. The outdoor areas are peaceful in the sunshine or shade with walks around the property too. Matt and Pru are thorough and thoughtful with the information and items provided. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ros C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely secluded cottage
We had a lovely stay. Our girls loved the hot tub. The outdoor area was perfect for our dog. It was very peaceful. The cottage was great and it was brilliant to have some downstairs rooms and bathrooms. The only downside would be that Wifi was a bit weak and our phone service was not great. You also need to be prepared to drive on country lanes quite a bit and it is 20 minutes to a supermarket. Otherwise, we had a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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Great house, ideal for families
It is enough space for the seven of us. We had a great time with the whirlpool, the fireplace and the very good dvd collection- especially on rainy days. Everything was clean, comfortable and cosy. The location was quiet surrounded by nature. A very beautyful house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

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Great place to stay!
We are a group of 4 friends on a walking holiday and this cabin suited us perfectly. Plenty of room and a lovely garden. I'm afraid I can't comment on the hot tub as we didn't have time to get in it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

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Wow Wow Wow
Loved this property, my children thought it was like staying in a tree house!! The house was clean and had everything you needed, the hot tub was a bonus. We loved that it was off grid and that they are so keen on recycling. The house is perfectly located for some great days in North Devon and some fantastic beaches. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
What a gorgeous place very relaxing and tranquil stunning views i didn't want to go home, the cabin was well equipped with everything we needed would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

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Amazing week had at Woodpecker Lodge
We all have a fantastic week at Woodpecker Lodge, really was home from home with everything you need and thought through. Our dog loved the grounds and walks and the living in the forest didn’t disappoint with Mr Woodpecker himself and friends of an evening owls, peacock. The main town was just 18mins away all the supermarkets needed there and a great Table Table were we eat out one night. Additional extras like hot tub and log burner were winners too. Being a family who like games nights we took a bag full but enjoyed the ones there also ! As I said thought of everything. Thanks Matt and Pru, see you again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shyam B.

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Very nice
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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Excellent Cottage
This was our second stay at this property and it was just as good as the first time. The accommodation suited us all and the garden is very secure for the children to run around in. Matt & Pru have done lots of work to the field and they boys loved playing up there. Therefore, overall, I do not hesitate in recommending this property for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place. Lovely views. The sunset is beautiful. Brilliant place.
Really good communication. Lovely place. Everything you need is there. Comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona brennan

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A snuggly Retreat
Just what the doctor ordered! A beautiful lodge so well equipped. Just what we were looking for, 4 days of complete relaxation. We were so lucky with the snow which made everything so magical especially just before Christmas. Will definitely look to book again maybe with extended family. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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Woodpecker Lodge
Excellent property, well resourced
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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Lovely Lodge
A lovely lodge for a relaxing weekend away with my family, had all we needed for a great time together. Would highly recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Clean, comfortable, dog friendly --- fab!
Woodpecker Lodge was great for our family holiday of seven adults - enough bedrooms, bathrooms, seating and a large table to accommodate us all. It was also very clean which gets a big tick from us. The garden was perfect for our dog - spacious, safe and enclosed. He also liked being able to run right around the lodge on the walkway. We all enjoyed exploring the private woodland and walking in the meadow. We enjoy cooking and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. However, one drawback was the under-counter fridge which isn't large enough to house a week's worth of food for seven people. It would have been nice to have a few more mugs too. Thanks to Matt and Pru for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Matt and Pru

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