Abbots Manor

75 Customer Reviews

• "Fabulous house for a big gathering with spacious bedrooms offering sleeping options to suit everyone’s needs - really good bathrooms most of which are en-suite."

  Kitchen is well equipped with plenty of cutlery, crockery, glassware etc - the Aga a real bonus for cooking at any time of the day. Outside space is amazing and can be enjoyed no matter what the weather is like. House manager Jessica is so helpful and responsive to any enquiries before and during our stay. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by June5.0★Oct 2024

• "We popped by a couple of months before our stay to have a quick look at the house from the outside and the cleaners we there and more than happy to show us around."

  We fell in love with it there and then! We booked Abbots Manor for my birthday to provide accommodation for as many guests as possible. We had a wonderful weekend and everyone was impressed. Beds were comfortable and there were more than enough games and facilities for all. The BBQ was a perfect size for twenty eight people! Thank you.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2024

• "A beautiful well kept house."

  Flowers in the hall made us feel welcome, the scones, jam and cream was a lovely touch. The books and jigsaws kept us amused when it rained. A great place to stay.

  Reviewed by A5.0★Sep 2024

• "Beautiful house ,very clean, garden was lovely , a very tasty cream tea waiting ..."

  Beautiful house ,very clean, garden was lovely , a very tasty cream tea waiting for us jess and her team are doing a great job of making the house welcoming and very comfortable

  Reviewed by Merle5.0★Aug 2024

• "Excellent property, great amenities."

  We especially liked the well equipped kitchen with a huge fridge, two dishwashers and plenty of crockery and cutlery for everyone. We were a party of 17 taking it in turns to cook for everyone so this was ideal. The garden was fantastic and the croquet set and fire pit were a real hit with our teenagers. The property was very accurately described and is beautiful. We would love to return.

  Reviewed by Virginia5.0★Jul 2024

• "Amazing property, rooms are very generous in size and the owners have put a lot of thought into providing the facilities required for large groups - loads of mugs, glasses and cutlery along with a large BBQ and pool table."

  The garden was beautiful and secure with plenty of space to chill out or play croquet. We had a group of 14 staying and everyone was just wowed by the house. Big thanks to Jess, the manager, for being so welcoming.

  Reviewed by Erica5.0★Jul 2024

• "Abbots Manor is a beautiful home - and after 1 day it really felt like a home."

  The accommodation was not only generous but well furnished and complete with all the required equipment for a great holiday. Everything worked well and the space allowed us to be apart or together - whichever we wanted to enjoy. As well as a super house the gardens were also spacious and well kept. For a family holiday in Devon - this superb home is probably the best one you will find. Thanks to the owners and Jessica the property manager for providing a generous welcome and a really well cleaned home.

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Jul 2024

• "A wonderful comfortable beautiful house excellent facilities just as stated on the description."

  We celebrated an 80 th birthday with 18 family members large comfortable bedrooms and excellent bathrooms most ensuit soft towels and lovely bed linen. The kitchen was large very well equipped two excellent dishwashers etc and the biggest fridge we had ever seen.with another kitchen with a freezer cooker and fridge .. large comfortable lounge and dining room everything we could want. We have stayed in large houses before but this is far superior in every way. Our three dogs were very welcome and the huge garden was ideal for family games etc. I cannot recommend this house highly enough home from home we will certainly book again. Jess the manager was very helpful thank you for a wonderful stay.

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jun 2024

• "On arriving through the gate into the front of house parking was a WOW."

  Daughter opened the door to us, biggest smile on her face. From entry to exploring the house then into the garden had us all in awe of the beautiful whole package. We are family of 4 generations celebrating lots of goals. 3 children, 6 months, 1yr and 3 1/2yr olds were entertained all week, the eldest wants to return, they had such a good time. We didn’t have the flaming June but certainly made the most of what we had. We so hope to return again in the near future. Thank you to all.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Jun 2024

• "One of the best houses to rent in the whole of the country!"

  I have recommended it to lots of friends.

  Reviewed by Anthea5.0★Jun 2024

• "The property was absolutely beautiful."

  Well equipped, spotless and really lovely. The garden was ideal for children. We all loved it.

  Reviewed by Rochelle5.0★Mar 2024

• "Lovely property so clean with plenty of facilities and well equipped."

  Thank you so much for letting us use the BBQ with the gas bottle even the rain and wind did not hamper us the food cooked well . We also did the walking treasure hunt around honiton. Plenty to do and see in the area.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Dec 2023

• "This was our second vist."

  The last one from 10 years ago. Everything was as perfect as I remembered. The location, the house layout lends itself to large parties with a range of age groups and needs. So sad at the end if our stay

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Nov 2023

• "Abbots Manor is a perfect venue for a family get-together."

  Even with the wet weather there were plenty of places to visit and things to do in the manor house. The bedrooms were well appointed and comfortable. Our pool playing ability improved tremendously.

  Reviewed by Rhoderick5.0★Oct 2023

• "A beautiful period house and a much loved and cared for family home."

  It was generously and thoughtfully equipped and every comfort supplied. The general cleanliness was outstanding. The garden was a delight and particularly well thought out for small children. The top staircase would not be easy for elderly or disabled folk but delightful four bedrooms on the first floor are excellent. It was our privilege to enjoy our stay there. Thankyou .

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.7★Oct 2023

• "Fantastic house perfect for a group birthday celebration."

  Not many houses have a dining table capable of seating 18 people.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Oct 2023

• "Fantastic family house !"

  Our second time this year at Abbots Manor did not disappoint . The house is extremely well equipped so you have everything you could need to make your stay a comfortable one. The rooms are huge so there is plenty of space for all the family to spread out. We love the house and it’s homely feel. It’s perfect for family gatherings and special occasions. Wonderful garden too !

  Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Oct 2023

• "Abbots Manor is a fabulous house for a big family get together."

  It has so much space inside and out that you can spend time together or have quieter times very easily. It is extremely well equipped with 2 dishwashers and plenty of crockery to make sure you never run out. It was a great hit with our whole family spanning 1 to 81 years. Beds and bedrooms are very comfortable as are the living rooms. The garden is beautiful and spacious. Rural location but just a couple of miles to Honiton.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Sep 2023

• "Beautiful house and fabulous garden the children were outside all the time having the time of their lives trampolining football and toasting marshmallows in the fire pit The beds were comfortable and everywhere was clean the pool/snooker table was a hit with everyone the dogs had a brilliant time too especially in the garden."

  The house was very well equipped with everything you could ever need would highly recommend this stunning house and the owner Jessica was lovely

  Reviewed by Ursula5.0★Aug 2023

• "The best holiday let I have stayed in."

  Reviewed by Nicolas4.7★Jul 2023

• "Fabulous and well equipped property!"

  Reviewed by Mandy5.0★Jul 2023

• "Really enjoyed our stay at Abbots Manor."

  It had everything we needed and was ideal for an extended family holiday. Beautiful house and garden. Very friendly housekeeper who made us feel welcome before we came. Would thoroughly recommend.

  Reviewed by Magda5.0★Jul 2023

• "Just had a week stay in abbots manor!"

  What can we say! Absolute perfection. Every single detail has been thought about very carefully making your stay very comfortable! All the rooms are big! And bed sizes are generous. In fact the pictures do not do it justice at all. What a beautiful property. We were 12 adults and 7 children, the house was big enough for us. So much space inside and outside. The garden was a big hit with the kids! Nothing was ever too much trouble for Jessica! Can’t wait to stay again!

  Reviewed by Saima5.0★Jun 2023

• "We absolutely loved our stay at Abbots Manor."

  We had wonderful weather, so made the most of the stunning garden. The house was immaculately clean and had the most comfortable beds. As for the appliances and equipment you really couldn’t ask for more. A perfect house, location and stay. Jessica was also very accommodating with all our question and couldn’t have been more welcoming.

  Reviewed by Daniel5.0★Jun 2023

• "Fantastic house, very comfortable, more than well equipped, brilliant garden ..."

  Fantastic house, very comfortable, more than well equipped, brilliant garden that we all loved, a great area with lots to do, the housekeeper Jessica was very helpful

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★May 2023

• "Abbot’s is a beautifully presented home with great facilities for a large party, most of the bedrooms are en-suite which is such a bonus when there are a lot of you."

  There is such a lot of space inside and out, so, even a party of 15 plus 2 little ones and 3 dogs never felt like we were on top of each other. The only improvement we would recommend is to further secure the garden perimeter - the lack of a good barrier at the rear, and also between the back garden and drive meant that one of our more adventurous dogs had to be kept on the lead.

  Reviewed by Claire4.1★Apr 2023

• "We’ve stayed at the property a few times and love it for our group get togethers."

  The only feedback we’d have is that the aga and gas cooker don’t really work well enough for some of the meals we wanted to do. And there aren’t a huge amount of mugs (compared to the huge amount of glasses!)

  Reviewed by Adam4.7★Feb 2023

• "We had a thoroughly wonderful time !"

  Abbots Manor is a beautiful family home. The warm and welcoming atmosphere has you relaxed the moment you step in through the door. This impressive character house is very well equipped with everything you could need to make your stay a comfortable one. Full of period features, yet plenty of homely touches too , makes Abbots Manor a very memorable place indeed ! Thank you Jessica , for being on hand when we needed you .

  Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Jan 2023

• "Fantastic house very well equipped."

  So much space for everyone. Unfortunately the weather didn't allow use of the lovely garden and firepit. Lots for the children I.e. xbox pool table piano. We all had an amazing weekend.

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Dec 2022

• "Abbots Manor was amazing, 15 of us gather every year and this house was just the job!"

  ! Rooms are very large. Loved the 2 lounges, especially the log burner. We sat outside by the fire pit and enjoyed some mulled wine in the snow. We would have liked a larger oven in the utility room but did manage with the Aga. The kitchen had everything you could ask for and more. Could do with blankets/throws on the beds in winter. Would highly recommend this property, I would definitely stay here again.

  Reviewed by Clare4.7★Dec 2022

• "Absolutely fabulous house."

  There were 14 adults two children under 5 and 3 dogs, every single one of us loved it. There was space galore both in and out excellent ameneties and spotlessly clean. We could not fault a thing. Will definately like to return in the future.

  Reviewed by Kerrie5.0★Nov 2022

• "Lovely house, clean, well appointed."

  As a large group of single people it was great that all the beds could be made up as singles. We did have a fly invasion in one bedroom, which could not be used. Nobody’s fault and didn’t spoil the weekend. Great house for a large group.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Nov 2022

• "What a fabulous house - well kept and equipped with a really helpful welcome."

  The staff were brilliant the house was gorgeous and the location was perfect. A great success and a wonderful time was had by our family.

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Oct 2022

• "Great property to spend time with our extended family of all ages, the garden in particular was a hit with the children."

  Had everything you need to cater for a large group and we would love to stay again.

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Aug 2022

• "An excellent place to stay for a large family gathering a lovely property In a ..."

  An excellent place to stay for a large family gathering a lovely property In a good location with direct route into Honiton and road network Would love to stay there in the future

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2022

• "Wonderful holiday at Abbot’s Manor."

  Wonderful memories made around the firepit. All facilities exactly as described and lovely spacious rooms. Wonderful holiday.

  Reviewed by Lynette5.0★Jul 2022

• "Amazing garden, especially for children- the highlight of our stay."

  Great BBQ area. Loved the fire pit for toasting marshmallows. Lovely spacious garden for games.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Jun 2022

• "Abbotts Manor It is difficult to think of sufficient superlatives to describe our family stay at Abbotts Manor."

  My wife and I chose it for a delayed celebration of our Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary from last March and we are so pleased we did. Accompanied by our two sons and daughter with their spouses and our six granddaughters the fourteen of us with their four dogs spent a week at Abbotts Manor during late May/early June 2022 and the facilities were fantastic. Obviously, different members of our family have different interests such as countryside walks or the Jurassic cliffs at Charmouth whereas our youngest granddaughters also like swimming and all activities were readily accessible within a maximum thirty-minute car journey as are the seaside resorts of Sidmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Lyme Regis, Beer, and Exmouth. Abbotts Manor gives one a feeling of spacious luxury in an old-fashioned way which is a delight, and the huge garden has many areas where you can enjoy the sun or shade whichever you prefer. All the bedrooms are spacious with nearly all on suite and the dining room with its large table enabled us to arrange for a chef to provide a celebratory dinner party on one of the nights with everyone seated around one huge table. Prior to dinner we had arranged with a local photographer and the garden provided him with some lovely opportunities for the photographs. By the end of the week the granddaughters had renamed the morning room as the granddaughter’s room so that gives an indication of just how much they enjoyed the family holiday at Abbotts Manor. We are especially grateful to Jessica the Housekeeper who never interfered but was always available to answer any questions or help and she even advised us of the Combe Raleigh Village Jubilee Beacon and fireworks display that we were able to enjoy from the garden after our family bar b q on our last night. Many thanks, David & Sandra Clemett.

  Reviewed by David4.7★May 2022

• "It is an excellent property and thoughtfully kitted out for a big gathering."

  A beautiful house in a lovely location and a great garden. Activities for all ages. We were delighted with it, but just a few small observations: - a 9am check out is hard given we did quite a bit of cleaning before we left. An extra hour would have made a big difference - the two coffee filters were a bit small for a big group - the mattresses in the master bedroom weren’t very comfortable

  Reviewed by Wendy4.7★May 2022

• "A fabulous house to spend a long weekend with 3 generations of our family."

  We had a lovely time. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Apr 2022

• "Perfect house for our Easter family holiday."

  The children and adults thoroughly enjoyed the garden, house facilities and spaciousness. The weather was perfect and also lots for the family to do and explore in the surrounding area. Such a good holiday we will definitely book again next year!

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Apr 2022

• "The house was exceptional and felt very homely."

  The bedrooms were huge and plenty of room for the children to share. We had a lovely break.

  Reviewed by Bob5.0★Apr 2022

• "Thank you for a lovely weekend in your beautiful house and garden."

  It was so cozy and warm, clean, well equipped and it was such a nice touch with the flowers and cream tea. Definitely recommend staying here to anyone.

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Mar 2022

• "Perfect house for a family get together."

  There were 16 of us and the house still felt spacious. Having a 2nd lounge (Morning Room) meant there were no arguments about watching the 6 Nations! Bedrooms were great and having all but two with en-suites was brilliant. Thank you!

  Reviewed by David4.7★Feb 2022

• "Abbotts Manor was a beautiful house with every facility we could have asked for."

  There were 16 adults and 2 children staying to celebrate a 60th birthday and we all had a wonderful time. We will definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Feb 2022

• "Excellent house for a large family holiday and beautifully decorated for Christmas."

  Would have liked another large frying pan to be able to prepare breakfast for so many but other than that it was perfect! It's a shame the weather meant we couldn't make use of the brilliant garden.

  Reviewed by Rheanna4.7★Dec 2021

• "Excellent holiday enjoyed by 14 adults; plenty of room for all."

  House was the best equipped we have been too.

  Reviewed by Jeff5.0★Nov 2021

• "The property was amazing and felt so comfortable."

  There were 15 of us, plenty of room for everyone and no waiting for the bathroom! The garden was a real hit with the children, lots of space to play. A great place for a family get together, especially after the past 18 months. We had a wonderful time.

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Aug 2021

• "Amazing house !"

  Absolutely loved everything about the house.Immaculate in every way and lots of space for everyone (there was 15 of us) A fantastic holiday!

  Reviewed by Kerri5.0★Aug 2021

• "This is a lovely property very suitable for a family get together."

  It's well run in terms of upkeep and support from a housekeeping and gardening team. It's described as a happy house and it is. However the WiFi is extremely poor and if you do find somewhere it works in the house it is too slow to support music streaming. There is a Sonos speaker system. You will need the Sonos1 app to get it to work and as it relies on the WiFi you can only use it from a place your mobile gets reception. Not the living room. Top tip download music before you arrive. Oh and the firepit is perhaps better described as a bonfire area! But don't let this put you off - it's a great property and we have twice had a wonderful stay.

  Reviewed by Peter4.1★May 2021

• "Beautiful home, clearly covid considered."

  Housekeeper very friendly and helpful. Lovely base for exploring Devon and Dorset, and some great memories to be had.

  Reviewed by Toni4.7★Oct 2020

• "Highly recommend this property, the house is beautiful and the garden is absolutely amazing, we booked the holiday for a three generation family group, and it didn’t disappoint, both adults and children had a brilliant time, marshmallows around the fire pit, barbecues and football with Jack the local farm dog all in stunning scenery."

  Special thanks to Jessica the housekeeper.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jul 2020

• "Wonderful house , very well appointed ."

  In fact we felt that the photos did not do it justice . The gardens in particular were immaculate , beautifully laid out . We enjoyed sitting out immensely The house has plenty of space ,for large parties , everyone thoroughly enjoyed their stay

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Jul 2020

• "Young Jessica and her team had done a fantastic job of preparing the house prior to our arrival."

  A decorated Christmas tree, and festive decorations adorned various areas of the house. Unlike some rental properties, Abbots Manor has a total homely feel about it. From the minute you walk through the door you can sense the warm cosy atmosphere. All the bedrooms were spacious, spotlessly clean, well presented, and with plenty of storage space. The lounge and cinema room were two areas where the family could relax with a good film, or fireside chat. One family member is a professional musician so made good use of the piano. The kitchen was very well equipped with all the utensils you could possible wish for, and the two dishwashers made cleaning up after a meal an absolute breeze. The dinning room was equally comfortable, and seated everyone with ease. The house was beautifully warm throughout, so much so that we had to turn some of the radiators off because of the fairly mild temperatures outside. Likewise we only lit the wood burning stove twice, mainly for ambience rather than need because of the mild temperatures and warmth of the house. We only had one issue whilst we were there, and that related to the Aga, but Jessica attended the premises within minutes of contacting her only to find it was merely the fuse box had tripped. We had a fantastic family Christmas break at Abbots Manor, and hope to return at a different time of the year to explore the surrounding countryside and numerous footpaths in the area. Overall I would have no hesitation in highly recommending Abbots Manor for a stay anytime of the year.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Dec 2019

• "We had a wonderful and memorable family get-together at Abbots Manor."

  The house was beautiful as well as warm, clean and extremely comfortable. The adults appreciated the spacious kitchen, huge dining room, comfy beds with en suites and relaxing lounge. The children loved the outdoor play area, tabletop football and fantastic games room. The housekeeper, Jessica, was friendly and helpful and made sure all our needs were catered for. We all agreed we wished we could have stayed longer!

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Nov 2019

• "The house is beautiful, comfortable and really well maintained, cleaned and equipped."

  One of the best holiday homes our group has experienced over 10-12 years. Combe Raleigh is a lovely quiet village with nearby walks and easy access to Honiton, Exeter and the coast. Good support/advice from housekeeper both in advance and during holiday and helpful, friendly neighbour visited with advice during short village power cut. We all had a wonderful time at Abbots Manor. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Nov 2019

• "IT was a beautiful house ."

  Lovely energy clean and comfortable . Bedrooms were excellent . Kitchen was nice and big we could all get in there with out getting in the way 9 of us . Garden was excellent nice big patio and garden furniture we had breakfast out side in the sun . My only negative ? Dinning room chairs ? So uncountable shame as its a great place to chat . Marks out of 10 definitely 10 .

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Sep 2019

• "The house was clean and very comfortable and extremely well equipped for a family gathering."

  Bedrooms were pretty, and beds very comfortable. The kitchen had everything one could need and the garden had lots of games and equipment for all ages. The house had a lovely family feel to it, and everything was of a very high standard.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Sep 2019

• "A great place for a large family gathering."

  Spacious, comfortable with wonderful bedrooms and bathrooms. A lovely garden to relax in, and we had great fun with the croquet set. Only 2 small negative points to make - cooking for large numbers (we were a party of 17) on the Aga was a challenge - thank heavens for the gas cooker in the utility room, and 2 of the showers on the top floor were a problem at times - one too hot and the other too cold. We had difficulties adjusting those. The door on one of the dishwashers could also do with some attention. Overall a memorable family holiday.

  Reviewed by Carole4.7★Jul 2019

• "Fantastic house, we had the best week there, they had thought of everything, couldn’t fault it."

  Thankyou

  Reviewed by Toni5.0★Jun 2019

• "This is the perfect place for a friends get together."

  All the kids played together fabulously and the garden space and croquet was a big hit! Reasonably Easy to get to from all parts of the south as it’s so close to the A303 and M5. Love it. We’ll be back!

  Reviewed by Adam5.0★Jun 2019

• "Abbots Manor was a great choice for our family get together."

  It was spacious, clean and comfortable with great beds and pillows. It was brilliant for the young children in the party, both indoors and outdoors, with plenty of toys, dvds, and play equipment. The only downside was the cooking facilities....using an Aga with three small ovens for the first time was not great for large party cooking. There is a gas cooker in the scullery but this wasn’t able to reach a suitable cooking temperature.

  Reviewed by Marie4.4★May 2019

• "Great house for a big gathering."

  We had a dinner for 16 one evening and a lunchtime barbecue for around 40 one lunchtime and had enough plates/cutlery etc. Waitrose delivery worked well for both events. Fantastic garden for children as well as adult games.

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Apr 2019

• "Fantastic, spacious house in a lovely setting - ideal for our group of 17."

  Excellent level of facilities and equipment. The well-stocked welcome pack was a bonus and much appreciated. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Apr 2019

• "There were 17 of us for my mother’s 80th birthday and we all had a fantastic holiday thanks in large part to this wonderful house."

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Mar 2019

• "We celebrated our Golden Wedding with the family and it was just perfect."

  Jessica was amazing and very helpful. Have already recommended the house to other people. Only one thing, no hairdryers so remember to take your own.

  Reviewed by Jeffrey5.0★Feb 2019

• "Everything was high standard."

  Jessica was very helpful and even brought us some more wood for the fire. The welcome basket was full of delicious food. We had very good service from everyone at Helpful Holidays Thank you

  Reviewed by Ali5.0★Nov 2018

• "Our booking was rearranged following cancellation due to Beast from the East."

  It was worth the wait! Super accommodation and in a beautiful setting. We’re already booking again fir next year!

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Nov 2018

• "Fab well equipped family party house"

  Reviewed by James5.0★Oct 2018

• "The house keeper was so helpful."

  Such a fabulous house very comfy and full of superb things both in the garden and in the house. I hope to he back soon.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Oct 2018

• "We are very grateful to Jessica Aberdeen for her high standards in presenting the property."

  Nothing is too much trouble, and she always welcomes you personally and checks you have every thing you need.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Aug 2018

• "Amazing house, perfect for gathering a large group of people."

  The facilities were excellent and the housekeeper extremely friendly and adaptable. We couldn´t have asked for more, and are already planning our next stay there!

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jun 2018

• "Amazing cottage and suited the size of our party however, more pantry space needed for storage of cupboard items and also hot water was an issue due to their being so many bodies to shower which technically should not have been a problem with the size of the house but it was."

  Reviewed by Victoria4.7★Jun 2018

• "Fabulous holiday home for 5 families, so very comfortable and we especially loved our evening around the camp fire!"

  Well equipped to cater for 18 people we would highly recommend this beautiful home.

  Reviewed by Bernadette5.0★Apr 2018

• "Abbots Manor is a very well equipped house."

  We have a very relaxing weekend there.

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Apr 2018

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