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4 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
66 Customer Reviews
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"Excellent Location Base Excellent cosy cottage equipped with your every need Very nice welcome from hosts"
THANKYOU for your feedback,so glad you enjoyed your stay lovely having you here.Hopefully see you again one day. Sharon and Dave. Property Owner
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"We enjoyed our stay at 'Ash cottage 'It was very cosy & very clean."
The location was very peaceful with far reaching views from the patio.We would highly recommend it.
So glad you had a lovely stay at Ash cottage,Thankyou for your positive feedback it means alot.Sharon and Dave. Property Owner
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"Gorgeous all round."
The perfect advertisement for Devon and the English way of life.
Lovely having you here,so glad you had a great time.Thankyou for the comments. Property Owner
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"Always nice and clean and quiet we always go back"
Thankyou so much lovely to have you back again. Property Owner
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"Absolutely delightful."
Comfy and clean with everything you need. A real home from home. Stunning views, peaceful and relaxing. Good central location for visiting places. Only wished we could have stayed longer.
THANKYOU SO MUCH,so glad you enjoyed your stay.Hopefully see you again one day. Property Owner
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"I stayed in this lovely cottage for several weeks whilst between houses, after an earlier visit in the year when on holiday."
The cottage was ideal and everything that I needed for the duration was already there; I lacked for nothing and the welcome gifts were great. The owners are really lovely people and were very helpful and kind, even taking in my mail, concerning my house purchase, from solicitors, and providing a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Exeter, 4 miles away, could be seen across open rolling countryside, with sheep in the fields, and it would have been lovely to sit outside with a drink to relax and absorb the relaxing atmosphere but, sadly, the weather and temperature in December was not conducive to it! I can heartily recommend Ash Cottage, set in the countryside but convenient for Exeter and the rest of Devon. I shall certainly be back!
Thankyou for your lovely comments,we were so pleased to have you staying at Ashcottage.We hope you have settled well into your new abode and wish you luck and happiness.Hopefully see you again one day.x Property Owner
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"Comfortable, clean cottage."
Appreciated the tasty welcoming treats and the books and games provided. Comfortable beds but the open plan mezzanine bedroom meant it was a bit noisy as we all had different bedtimes! Unfortunately we couldn’t make use of the outside space due to the weather but was a lovely peaceful area.
Thankyou. Property Owner
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"We have stayed at Ash Cottage several times over the years and will keep going back very relaxing and near to different places quiet and rural."
very nice people who own it .See you again soon Mr and Mrs Cobby Brighton
Thankyou for your feedback,so nice for you to return once again look forward to the next time. Hope all goes well with your family. Property Owner
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"We had a lovely break the views from Ash cottage are wonderful and it is well situated enabling us to explore both Dartmoor and Exeter and the surrounding areas although a car is required."
Ash cottage is very well equipped however the fridge freezer might be a little small for four. Although the cottage sleeps four the mezzanine level is only suitable for young children as we were unable to stand upright upstairs, as there were only two of us this didn’t bother us. Ash cottage has good WiFi and tv and a nice little seated area. We felt that for us the toilet is low and the mattress lumpy but this might be fine for others.
Thankyou very much for your feedback,we are glad you had a lovely holiday. Property Owner
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"Loved the welcome goodies, nice touch, thank you."
Plenty of kitchen items available that we did not expect like teapot, coffee cafetiere, tea towels, washing up liquid, shopping bag, ice trays, etc. Brilliantly well stocked. Shower is one of the best we've come across in rented cottages. Lovely! Double bed mattress a bit bumpy and could do with replacing, and the bed frame was propped up underneath with stool and bricks. Good to replace with King size bed. Upstairs bedroom head height only about 5'10" in the middle of slanting room so not ideal for tall/large people upstairs. Overall a comfortable cottage with lovely views over fields and a great base for exploring Devon.
Thankyou for your feedback,so sorry about the bed we cant fit a kingsize in with comfort to get around.There is a very thick topper on the bed it probably needs to be shaken we will look into it,also the bed base is slated so the stool under supports if needed.We hope you had a lovely holiday. Property Owner
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"Thank you for our stay in your lovely cottage which had everything you needed."
Thank you for the welcome pack. We had wonderful time, couldn't have wished for a better property. It was so homely and comfortable and we didn't want to leave. We also had fantastic weather for last week. We recommend it to anyone who is looking for a peaceful break in the country.
Thankyou so much for your comments it means alot,we try to give you a peaceful away exsperiance which it sounds like you enjoyed. Hopfully see you return soon. Property Owner
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"Ash Cottage is the perfect holiday getaway."
It’s very comfortable and particularly well equipped, everything we required was there. There were also some much appreciated welcome goodies. It was great to have a smart tv and to have a good internet connection. These are often lacking in a holiday cottage. It’s also well located for Exeter and a large number of National Trust properties. We had an amazing holiday and would really recommend Ash Cottage. Thank you.
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us,thankyou for the positive feedback. Property Owner
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"Absolutely stunning location, very clean house, everything we needed for a family break, would highly recommend for couples and families as there is a park just up the road."
We have been twice and will definitely be back, owners always leave tea, coffee, milk and a treat! Can't thank them enough for a clean and comfortable stay! See you next year!
Thankyou so much for your feedback ,so glad you enjoyed your stay.See you next year. Property Owner
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"Wonderful location with great views and great walks."
The cottage offered everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
lovely having you at Ashcottage,we are going to miss you.We wish you best wishes in your new chapter moving forward.Thankyou for your feedback. Property Owner
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"Beautiful setting, an ideal location."
Our hosts were very welcoming to us at this charming comfortable cottage. Highly recommended for a quiet holiday.
Thankyou very much,lovely to have you as guest. Property Owner
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"Ash Cottage provided us with the perfect Christmas escape."
It was comfortable for our party (2 adults and 1 child) and very well-maintained. The views over the surrounding fields was idyllic. Absolutely loved the festive extras: Christmas tree, table cloth and goodies. Thank you so much for a relaxing and homely stay. Rachel, Pete and Jai
Thankyou for your feedback,so glad you had a lovely xmas at Ash cottage.We wish you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR. Property Owner
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"We have been several times very happy with the property and stay"
Thankyou for your feedback lovely to see you return again,hopefully see you next year. Property Owner
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"A clean, well-maintained and cozy cottage in a perfect location for exploring Dartmoor and beyond."
This charming cottage really was well-equipped, having everything we could need for our two week stay. And a big thank you to the owners for the lovely welcome and service during our time there. Would highly recommend
Thankyou very much for the wine,so glad you had a lovely time with us.We really appreciate your feedback,hopefully see you again. Property Owner
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"Comfortable accommodation booked to visit family in Exeter over the half term break."
Weather was mixed but we managed to get out and about between looking after the grand children.
Thankyou for your comments,so glad you had a lovely time with your grandchildren. Property Owner
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"Ash Cottage is ideally situated for a stay near Dartmoor, Exeter and the South Coast."
We found the cottage to be exceptionally clean and well stocked with equipment that made our stay most comfortable. We will be booking it again to continue exploring the area in the future. Many thanks.
Thankyou for your feedback so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"This is a lovely cottage ideally suited for day trips out."
Thankyou for your feedback. Property Owner
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"On arrival, we found a very nice welcome treat from the owners, and straight away felt that we had found a home from home."
The cottage was very clean and had everything you could need when on holiday, the views were breathtaking, in the morning and at night. Although we did not get to meet the owners, when we had a small problem, Mrs Rudland sorted it for us straight away (not related to the Cottage). We could not have asked for a nicer place to stay very peaceful and relaxing, a good place to explore from. A 10 out of 10 from us Kelvin and Lynn
Thankyou for your comments,so glad you enjoyed your stay. Also a big CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH. Property Owner
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"Ash cottage is a lovely cottage with wonderful views."
It is well equipped with everything you would need for a self catering holiday. It is also spotlessly clean. The weather was very good which enabled me to go out every day to lots of wonderful beaches and places to visit. I only had one thing I felt would have made the stay 100% It would have helped to have a grab rail in the bathroom next to the toilet. The toilet is very low down and as someone who has problems with their hips, it would have made life a bit easier. Other than that, I would recommend Ash Cottage to stay in.
THANKYOU for your feedback ,we have not had anyone suggest a rail it is something we will look into.So glad you enjoyed your time with us. Property Owner
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"Ash Cottage was a lovely cottage to stay in, very cosy, peaceful and comfortable."
It was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Sharon and David left some lovely welcome treats which were much enjoyed! The cottage was in a good location and only a couple of miles from the nearest Sainsbury's. There was a lot to see and do around the area. We particularly enjoyed visiting Killerton House (National Trust) and the towns of Exmouth and Newton Abbott. The Union Inn at Mortonhampstead comes well recommended - lovely food and very reasonably priced. We had a lovely two weeks there and would love to return some time.
THANKYOU for your feedback,hopefully see you again. Property Owner
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"We had a brilliant two weeks break in Ash Cottage."
This is a lovely cottage in a quiet hamlet outside Exeter. I will miss early mornings sat on the patio reading my book watching the mist clear over Exeter! Owners thoughtfully left a welcome package of essentials for us on arrival full of lovely treats which was fantastic after 6 hours on the road. The weather wasn’t the best for us but we always felt happy just being in the cottage. Thanks so much and we will be back!
THANKYOU so glad you enjoyed your stay ,look forward to your return. Property Owner
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"Great location the cottage was clean and comfortable and nice and quiet nice sun ..."
Great location the cottage was clean and comfortable and nice and quiet nice sun set over Exeter in the evening and the goodies left by the owner was lovely really nice cottage
Thankyou very much. Property Owner
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"Everything was just as we left it following our first visit in 2019."
Is was like going ‘home’. Sadly we had to cut our holiday short due to my wife contracting Covid. We shall be going back one day for our third visit.
So sorry you had to go early,hope your feeling ok and look forward to you coming back very soon. Property Owner
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"Window blind fell off while we were out."
Response from owners was quick and they were very apologetic. Nice views across the fields with lots of pheasant. Very pleasant stay
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"Somewhat more remote than we realised."
Very comfortable property. A quiet location though noisy pheasant in residence and flooring is wood and creaks a lot when walked on.
Thankyou for the comments unfortunately there is not much we can do about Engelbert the pheasant it seems he has chosen us as his new home ,he has brought along his wife now she is nesting somewhere in the grounds. Hopefully we might have some chicks around soon. Property Owner
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"Lovely holiday let; and thank you for the goodies on arrival"
You are very welcome,thankyou for the comments. Property Owner
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"This lovely cottage is exceptional along with the very kind friendly owners ."
The pictures do not do justice . It’s much bigger inside than it looks and the views outstanding over Exeter, no matter the time of day or night .Having no car for three weeks due to breakdown the owners offered to help out as necessary and took me one morning at 6.45 am to Exeter when no taxis were available ! It’s totally private, quiet and welcoming . To put it simply this may be as good as it gets .
Thankyou so much for your feedback it was a pleasure to help you out,hopefully see you again very soon. Property Owner
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"Very clean and tidy quiet and peaceful have been 3 o 4 times now ,will go again"
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"Ash Cottage is a lovely and cosy (it was always warm) cottage, it has everything you could need and the wifi is very good."
We wanted perfect peace and quiet and that's what we enjoyed for the week we stayed. The enclosed patio area at the end would be fantastic in summer, during our stay in late October we didn't have a chance to use it. I particularly enjoyed sitting on the sofa and looking out over the hills to the distant lights of Exeter in the evenings. There were nice welcome goodies for us on arrival.
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"Lovely clean cottage which we would highly recommend - thoughtful touches everywhere and perfect location for exploring the area."
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"The cottage met my expectations but the views exceeded them."
It is a beautiful location, with lovely views all around the property. I do feel the shower needs to be better equipped for disabled visitors as many are unable to stand to shower.
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"On arrival we were pleasantly surprised."
It was just like the pictures on sykes. The owners had left us 4 pints of milk some t bags and nice biscuits. Thanks. We had a lovely stay there. Had all the home comforts and we were able to use it as a good base for sightseeing. We were in exeter when the tour of britain cycling race came in. We visited a couple of beaches around the area. Went to killerton a national trust place. Worth a visit. We ate at the twisted oak on our last night. Meal was nice we shouldve eaten there more but the facilities in the cottage were good we cooked for ourselves quite a bit. The Alphington sainsburys was good to stock up on our food. In Exeter we parked in the quay which is free after 6. Loved the Quay.
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"Stayed late August 2021."
We felt that the directions to the cottage could be more comprehensive e.g by saying estimated distances before turning etc. On our day of arrival we tried to follow the instructions and went wrong twice and then trying to correct ourselves on the narrow roads was not easy. Very small points but the first bread knife that we used wouldn't have cut anything but then found another one tucked away in the drawer which was far better. Also tried to use another, what we thought was a sharp knife, to get into a pre-packed piece of cheese without any luck. Very comfortable and relaxing stay with no issues apart from the small points above. We would stay here again.
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"We loved our stay at Ash Cottage!"
It was an easy commute to the coast, football golf (a winner with the kids!), Go Ape (another winner!) and local pubs and restaurants. Would highly recommend and look forward to our next stay! Linda and Martin
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"We had a lovely break and enjoyed staying at the cottage."
We played golf at the 2 local courses. We made full use of the facilities of the cottage- barbecue and cooked meals - this is very unusual for us as we do normally eat out every night when abroad. The local pub is excellent but not opens Wed- Sunday afternoon. A nice relaxing location but close enough to the coast and local attractions.
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"The level of equipment and cooking utensils was better than expected."
The fridge freezer was on the small size for us. The location was ideal for us to explore the Devon coast line.
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"Very friendly owners."
Quiet and peaceful with lovely views to the north and northeast. Good pub Very comfortable and hope to return soon
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"Great location and facilities"
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"A lovely, relaxing place in a private location."
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"Very nice place quiet and cosy will go again Mrs Cobby"
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"It's a quite retreat, well within easy travel time to most of the devon destinations"
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"Superb views towards Exeter and a lot further."
A footpath at the bottom of the garden and a within a hundred metres or so there are more stunning views in the opposite direction to the south west and towards the sea. There are other footpath walks within a short walk from the house, some through woodland and some over hills. We walked up the lane a little way and down a lane to the left and saw two red deer one evening. A reasonably short distance from Exeter and also lots more exciting places to visit. In the other direction 10 - 20 minutes drive took us onto Dartmoor. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. There is normally a lot of wildlife to see in the field opposite but this had just been cut for hay and we didn't see much. An idea would be to have a map of the footpaths in the cottage.
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"Very friendly hosts, was welcomed with a lovely afternoon tea."
The cottage was cosy with a lovely outlook. The cottage had everything you would need like a home from home.
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"Excellent, meet by owners ,made us feel welcome, beautiful location, ideal for many seaside resorts, supermarkets not far away."
everything you need at the cottage, would highly recommend staying at ash cottage
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"Only the very low cielings upstairs my husband scraped his head many times"
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"Excellent cottage; well equipped, very clean, great location."
Comprehensive Welcome Pack was very much appreciated.
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"The property was amazing."
It had everything you needed and more.
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"It's well situated for touring around the county (and other adjoining counties); however, if you're not comfortable driving along country lanes a foot wider than your car (and this is the maximum you're going to get on some), you might want to holiday in another part of England as most of the castles and ruins you might want to discover are accessed only via such narrow lanes."
It didn't bother my wife ... she made me drive. :-) The mezzanine bedroom is a curious 'room'. The two single beds are under the eaves and unless you're the size of a twelve years old you're going to be banging your head a lot. If you ARE a child then the bed's OK but the stairs might prove a problem especially for toddlers. Overall the accommodation is first class and well equipped for holiday needs. The wi-fi was adequate and fast enough to stream Netflix (not provided - it's not a Smart TV); and my wife managed to upload over a 1000 photos and videos to Facebook without a hitch. ;-) Finally. We were woken most mornings at around 5am to 5:30am of our 14 night stay when a large black bird kept crashing into the kitchen windows! This may or may not be a regular feature.
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"Hoew Ash Cottage is situated gave us fantastic views everyday."
Have told Sharon and Dave not to change a thing.
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"Excellent accommodation, very comfortable , clean and very friendly with a Devon Cream Tea waiting for us on our arrival."
All the comforts of home, and would stay again when possible.
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"Sharon and David were very nice and looked after us really well."
The cottage was lovely and cosy and we really enjoyed our stay there. There were card games, board games; even a pair of binoculars with a diary to note down the local wildlife that we spotted. They also provided a very unexpected welcome hamper. Overall a very well equipped cottage and the best holiday we've had with Sykes Cottages! (so far) Although it snowed quite a lot (it was January so bad weather was inevitable), there were lots of local walks; Exeter was only up the road and Dartmoor was just a short drive away. If you're into geology then Dawlish and the coastiline is definitely worth a visit and is also only a short drive away. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and have recommended the cottage to our friends and family.
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"The cottage was cosy, warm, comfortable, well stocked with everything that you needed."
Lovely little extra touches left ie milk and cream plus a beautiful Xmas hamper. Great location and quiet just perfect for our Xmas winter break and we would definitely go back!!
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"Excellent little country cottage for 2 to 4 people."
Very warm and comfortable with lots of thought gone into making our stay a bit special by the owners. Highly recommended and great if you want to visit the surrounding moors or cities.
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"Loved it and perfect for me and my family."
Will book again. This was my second visit. As a single mum I was really scared of loosing my money and things going wrong but it was great. You gave me my confidence and life back ...Dawn
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"The small but beautiful terras was great the cottage had all we needed as a ..."
The small but beautiful terras was great the cottage had all we needed as a home base and the bed was small but very nice to sleep in perfect views, and we where lucky with the weather so we could travel everywhere around the area = so we did
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"Relaxing and peaceful"
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"Lovely cottage, very comfortable, great views."
Recommended.
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"A fantastic cottage in beautiful countryside."
Owners Sharon and David very welcoming. Could not wish for a better location just perfect for piece and quiet and also wildlife spotting. Would highly recommend this cottage for people to stop in as it is convenient to tour devon villages,Exeter and Torquay as all within short driving distances. The cottage itself is well equipped and has a relaxing feel toit after a busy day out and is well furnished throughout. We would defiantly like to stay here again
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"Nice cottage,lovely views,very comfortable."
Well provided for,lots of kitchen equipment,bedding and towels good, In good order ,clean, very suitable for families. Felt at ease whilst staying there.
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"The cottage has everything you could desire, it has lovely views and the owners were very welcoming and provided us with a lovely welcome pack."
Lots of wild life to watch, we even saw an armadillo strolling through the garden.
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"Ash cottage is in an ideal place to explore Devon."
The cottage itself has commanding views of the countryside looking towards Exeter. The welcoming basket of goodies was most appreciated and consumed.
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"It took absolutely ages to make the booking."
We had a provisional booking for many months and when you did get around to asking us to confirm that provisional booking, you allowed us only 24 hours to complete. You where not prepared to take an 8-day booking, demanding 7 or 14 days, even though the owners are perfectly happy to take bookings of more than 7 days. Finally, you have bombarded us with marketing emails, sometimes more than twice in a day.
Summary
- Ground Floor: Open Plan Lounge/Kitchen/Diner
- Bedroom 1 with double bed
- Shower Room with shower, WC and washbasin
- First floor mezzanine: Bedroom 2 with twin beds (best suited to adults or older children due to the open stairs - no door).
- Central heating and electric fire
- Electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine
- TV/DVD, Wi-Fi
- Bed linen included
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Paved and gravelled patio with furniture and BBQ
- Regret no pets
- No smoking
- Shop 1 mile
- Note: Children should be supervised at all times on the stairs.Property is for holiday rentals only and does not accept commercial bookings
- Note: For any holiday starting between 16th September and 27th May, a heating supplement of £25.00 will be added to the cost of your holiday
- Please Note: Electric cars must be charged in the designated charging point in the local area and not at the property
- Please note: The head height on the upper level is low due to it being under the eves.
The property
Ash Cottage is an adorable detached barn conversion in the quiet village of Longdown, just four miles from the bustling city of Exeter and on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park.
Here you're within easy reach of numerous sandy beaches and many tourist attractions; this bright, welcoming and comfortable cottage is well placed for exploring the area.
On the ground floor the open plan living/kitchen/diner has a lofty full height ceiling, smart wooden floors and an attractive living flame fire.
Above, reached via a handsome wooden staircase, sits the first floor mezzanine where you'll find twin beds tucked neatly under the eaves.
The stylish master bedroom and family bathroom are situated downstairs.
Outside you can take in the sunset from your own private patio garden, and maybe spot some of the local wildlife, including deer and birds of prey, which can often be seen in the adjacent fields.
On a clear day, the rural views towards Exeter and beyond are spectacular.
About the location
EXETER
Shillingford Abbot 2.4 miles; Exminster 4 miles; Topsham 4.4 miles.
Exeter is a lively city in south Devon with a magnificent cathedral, historic quayside area with artisan shops and cafes, guided tours of the maze of underground passages and a wealth of bars, shops and restaurants. There is a good choice of excellent museums tracing the city’s lengthy history including an interesting medieval building The Tucker’s Hall, built for the Company of Weavers, Tuckers and Shearman which houses exceptional carved panelling, rare silver and a 4 feet long pair of fulling shears. Nearby Parliament Street claims to be the world’s narrowest street – less than 25 inches at its narrowest. The gatehouse and tower of Rougemont castle still stand in the city, surrounded by Rougemont gardens with a backdrop of Roman wall ruins - a tranquil haven. Exeter’s one time importance as a port is reflected in the Custom House, now the centrepiece of the Quayside, a fascinating complex of antique shops and cafes. Within a 15 minute drive of the city, there are some fabulous beaches at Sidmouth and Exmouth, and the start of the 95 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, all of which provide ample opportunities for relaxation, sport and exploration. Exeter is an ideal south Devon base from which to explore pretty countryside and Heritage Coast.
Note: For any holiday starting between 16th September and 27th May, a heating supplement of £25.00 will be added to the cost of your holiday.
Please Note: Electric cars must be charged in the designated charging point in the local area and not at the property
Please Note: The head height on the upper level is low due to it being under the eves.