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"Very lovely cottage in a fantastic setting."
It's a great base to either relax in or to explore Dartmoor and North Devon. Linda and Kevin are very friendly and helpful and have obviously put a lot of time and effort into their properties. Having access to the river from the orchard was a real treat. The only downside for us was the speed of the traffic past the house. We very much enjoyed our time there.
Reviewed by Heather4.1★May 2024
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"Beautiful cottage, really well presented and well maintained."
Lynda and Kevin were the perfect hosts, there if you needed them but not in your face. The cottage is dog friendly and as such there are many little touches such as a bed, a lead and feeding bowls. Outside the wild birds are catered for, gold finches are prolific. There's a lovely public walk down by the river Okement where you can see otters, I didn't see any, maybe next time. I can honestly say that Lynda and Kevin have thought their project though and have catered for everything to make a visitor welcome and comfortable.
Reviewed by Heather5.0★Nov 2023
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"We had a fabulous stay at this beautiful cottage, feeling right at home."
We especially loved the thoughtful touches such as the freshly baked bread, butter, eggs and milk left in the kitchen and bottles of water by the beds.
I loved spending time watching all the wildlife in the garden including some amazingly colourful birds, a red squirrel and we even saw a deer in the field around the corner when walking dogs one morning.
My youngest dog Cooper very much appreciated the dog bed that was there for our use and the enclosed garden was perfect for letting the dogs out.
I would highly recommend this place to stay and hope to be back soon.
Reviewed by Lee4.7★Apr 2023
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"The cottage was very warm and comfortable for a holiday in November."
The log fires were a real bonus. The welcome pack was lovely and our two yorkshire terriers felt very much at home.
So glad you enjoyed your stay with us. It was lovely to meet.the four of you. Best wishes Linda..
Property Owner
Reviewed by Geoff5.0★Nov 2022
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"Brilliant location, lovely garden and walks."
Very comfortable and relaxing holiday in a home from home, Hosts very welcoming and helpful.
Lots of lovely touches, welcome pack especially good.
Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Apr 2022
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"The owners were lovely as was the cottage."
If I was to point out something it would be that the curtains in the lounge do not block out the light well enough to watch the tv during day light hours.
Hi John, thank you for your feedback. Since your stay we have bought a black out blind for the sitting room and it seems to be working well. Thanks for pointing it out to us. Best wishes Linda
Property Owner
Reviewed by John4.7★Apr 2022
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"Wonderful cottage in a great location for peace and walks on the Moor."
The cottage was beautiful and had everything you could want and more.
Lovely owners who were really helpful. Recommend to anyone who wants a special break away from it all.
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jan 2022
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"Wonderful stay."
Well equipped. The owners are very helpful. It was decorated and furnished in a way you would expect for a Devon property of that age. I would recommend and stay there again. Number 1 choice for me in the area.
Reviewed by Robert5.0★Nov 2021
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"Its the 2nd time we've stayed at this property."
We've been in a lot of cottages over 30 years nationwide & this is one of the better ones. Everything is catered for & the owners are very nice people.
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2021
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"Lovely cottage, furnished with care, creating comfortable ambiance, fresh home baked bread ,butter and eggs were already in the kitchen, and fresh flowers were in the rooms."
Bedrooms are stunning and the whole place was good to come home to after a day exploring. Our small dog was completely at home as were we, lit the fire each evening and found all the programmes we could wish for on the very smart TV ! Plenty of room for our little car and safe enclosed garden for our dog.
Reviewed by Roberta4.7★Oct 2021
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"Very friendly with homemade bread, fresh eggs, milk left as a welcome gift."
The owners next door were very helpful without being intrusive. Beautiful gardens and nearby walks for dogs. It is very close to a main road - noise didn’t bother us, tho I’d imagine in summer if you had all the windows open, it might be a slight issue. All in all it was a lovely place for our short break.
Reviewed by Richard4.4★Sep 2021
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"The cottage was beautiful but the downstairs accommodation didn’t lend itself to being able to sit in comfort as a group."
One large sofa bed which was very uncomfortable and a couple of small chairs meant that most evenings we went to our bedrooms to stretch out and relax. Would recommend swapping lounge and dining room round. Cottage was also near a road which at times was both noisy and busy, didn’t mention or show this on description/photos. Hosts were fantastic and couldn’t do enough for you.
Reviewed by Lynn3.4★Sep 2021
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"The owners Linda and Kevin gave us a very warm welcome and it is a pleasant place to relax."
If you love walking there are numerous beautiful scenic places nearby.
Reviewed by Val4.1★May 2021
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"The Old Mill at Jacobstowe is a beautiful spacious but cosy cottage, furnished and decorated throughout to a very high standard."
It's perfectly placed in a rural location with easy access to lovely walks locally and further afield on Dartmoor. We stayed at the cottage over Christmas and on arrival, the house was warm and welcoming; the woodburners were prepared and Linda has left freshly baked bread, mince pies, butter, eggs and milk - and a bottle of Prosecco!. Poppy, our golden retriever, was well catered for with a comfy dog bed, dog treats and dog towel! The cottage was decorated for Christmas with a lovely Christmas tree and garlands. The view from the back garden was fabulous; several species of bird visited the feeders in the garden, including a woodpecker!
We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely property and would highly recommend it.
Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Dec 2020
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"The description should mention there is road noise."
Didnt affect us but some people could find it a problem.
The road is clearly shown on our.map
Property Owner
Reviewed by Paul4.4★Oct 2020
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"Extremely comfortable and well appointed accommodation."
Lovely furnishings and the bed was so comfortable .
Reviewed by Siobhan5.0★Oct 2020
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"We had such a lovely week at the old mill,really comfortable cottage kitted out with everything you might need."
Okehampton just 10 mins away,has Waitrose,Co op and Lidl all together.Lovely old town,nice Wetherspoons!Nearby village of Sampford Courtney is lovely and has a good old pub that does a great Sunday Roast.Great walks right from doorstep.Would definitely come back to the Mill and the area again.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2020
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"The cottage was to a high standard, very friendly host in Linda & Keith."
Great location to experience both Devon &Cornwall. Great for the dog with a good enclosed garden
Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Sep 2020
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"A comfortable Cottage in a lovely location and delightful Hosts."
Reviewed by Marcus5.0★Sep 2020
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"We had a lovely break in Jacobstowe!"
The Cottage was beautiful, very clean and well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. We loved the garden and the surroundings with the river nearby. Linda and Kevin were very friendly and helpful. We loved the home grown vegetables along with butter, bread and milk. Would love to return!
Reviewed by Sandy5.0★Aug 2020
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"What a lovely, quaint little cottage."
We had a great time playing in the brook over the way. Owners were lovely too.
Reviewed by Amy5.0★Aug 2020
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"We had a really relaxing stay at this beautiful cottage."
The property has so much character and charm and everything you could need in the fully equipped kitchen. The garden and surroundings are wonderful, we enjoyed watching the activity at the bird feeder including a nut hatch and woodpecker. Our two young children loved the surroundings and playing down at the river every day and fishing and we were lucky enough to see a kingfisher. The children are already asking when we can return! The hosts are lovely and very helpful. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Reviewed by Alana5.0★Aug 2020
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"We had fresh bread and eggs from the owner's chickens, amongst other things to welcome us."
The garden was a delight to sit in and it was wonderful to watch all the birds feeding including a woodpecker. Lovely walks from the cottage.
Reviewed by Karen5.0★Jul 2020
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"This beautiful cottage is in a stunning location."
It is perfect for dog owners, who need only bring food as all other essentials are provided. The cottage contains wood burners, big bedrooms and a mature garden, home to numerous birds who we enjoyed watching. On arrival, we particularly enjoyed the home made bread, butter and milk left for us by the owner. We had a relaxing staycation and could not recommend this cottage enough.
Reviewed by Steven5.0★Jul 2020
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"We found a little gem here."
From a awesome welcoming pack on arrival including freshly baked homemade bread, homemade marmalade, fresh coffee, juice, milk, cornflake and more. The Cottage has been sympathetically restored in keeping such a charming home from home and more. kitchen wise all mod cons. The Old Mill is a Secure gated property which was great for our 2 year old Boxer. We really didn't want to return home. You won't be disappointed this is a must if your thinking of having a delightful week away!! We will return. Thank you for listing this property.
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Feb 2020
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"Beautiful house, stunning surroundings and fantastic hosts."
Reviewed by Simon5.0★Nov 2019
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"The cottage was beautiful, cosy and homely."
Very well appointed with lots of nice finishing touches. Everything worked and it was perfect for a relaxing few days. The location was brilliant for exploring the area with great walks, some starting from the property. There was no mention in the details about the cottage being so close to a busy Aroad. It did not ruin the holiday we were just surprised but we did eventually get used to it. Linda and Kevin were very helpful and as it is a new let they were happy for any suggestions and ideas. We would definitely go back again. The sooner the better!
Reviewed by Susan4.4★Oct 2019
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"The cottage was beautiful, with so many original features and finished to a very high standard with lovely log burners in both rooms."
Fresh flowers from the garden were in all of the rooms, freshly baked bread and eggs greeted us on our arrival, we could ask for nothing more. Linda is a wonderful host, and the cottage is situated within easy reach of walks and cycle tracks, not forgetting a few watering holes!
Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2019
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"We have rented many cottages over the years, but The Old Mill probably ranks among the best."
The owners have done a superb job of converting it into a comfortable, charming cottage, full of wonderful features. We could happily live here permanently!
Lots of nice touches - eggs, fresh baked loaf, veg from the garden, milk etc. all made for a great first impression. Many nice features to make this an enjoyable stay. We were blessed with good weather, so were out a lot, but could easily stay inside in comfort if necessary.
Although north of Dartmoor, the cottage is very well situated and we found many lovely walks within a 20-30 min drive. There is also a walk from the cottage door down to the river, where our dog enjoyed a swim!
We definitely plan to return.
Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Sep 2019
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"Great location and accommodation, a true home from home."
We hope to visit again soon! Very clean and spacious with everything you could need. We particularly loved the home grown vegetables and Colin the duck! Thank you for an amazing holiday.
Reviewed by Lee5.0★Aug 2019
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"The cottage was spotlessly clean."
It certainly exceeded our expectations. The scrupulous attention given to provide everything you need in the holiday was unbelievable. It had more facilities than what was described on the website including fresh vegetables, soft drinks, snacks, dog food, dog towel and poo bags. The pictures shown on the website don't justify the actual beauty of the actual cottage. We highly recommend it.
Reviewed by Indrajith5.0★Aug 2019
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