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"Slightly dated annexe in a lovely part of Devon."
Old Ford Farm Annexe - in some ways - is rather dated and shabby. BUT it is in a beautiful situation in a lovely part of Devon. Yes, the Wi-Fi and mobile strength are both poor and variable. Yes, the bathroom is somewhat basic and small. Yes, the layout of the kitchen is awkward and inconvenient. But it is clean and comfortable - and is ideal for a relaxing holiday with a friendly and helpful host in the adjoining farmhouse. We have stayed in many Sykes cottages over the years and the Old Ford Farm Annexe is one of the best to sit outside and look at the view …. read ……have a coffee? glass of wine ? ….. have a snooze?
This was our second visit and, hopefully, we will be back again.
Reviewed by Jim4.7★Oct 2024
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"Lovely surroundings for a comfortable stay."
Ideal base for visiting the local towns and attractions.Warm welcome from the owner Mike on arrival.
Reviewed by Mandy3.8★Sep 2024
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"We were very satisfied with the accommodation and facilities provided."
We received a warm welcome from the owner. It was a great location and we particularly enjoyed the garden with its beautiful trees. We would be happy to return in future.
Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Aug 2024
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"Beautiful peaceful setting."
Very comfortable and homely. Nice to have a dishwasher but would benefit from more cutlery and mugs. Also couldn't find a cheese grater. WiFi and mobile signal very poor.
Reviewed by Gillian3.8★Jul 2024
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"The annexe is part of a lovely farm set in the Devon countryside."
The property very comfortable and well equipped. The host Mike is very welcoming and lives on site so is handy to deal with any of your enquiries. The property is well served by major roads making it very convenient to explore the area.
Reviewed by Brian5.0★Jul 2024
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"This is the third time at the Annexe, and it is a pleasure to stay here."
Mike the owner is extremely friendly and helpful and is always there if needed, but does not intrude. The property is a little tired but really spacious and comfortable, it sits in a peaceful setting and is an ideal location for touring the Jurassic coastal area or the more inland regions of Devon, Dorset and Somerset. A newly rebuilt decking area just outside the living room permits tranquil evenings with a glass or two of your favourite tipple.
Reviewed by Nigel5.0★May 2024
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"Lovely annexe and great location."
Owner was very helpful.and pleasant.
Reviewed by Angela5.0★Feb 2024
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"We enjoyed our stay very much."
Mike, the owner, was very friendly and helpful. We did find the traffic noise from the A35 bothersome when outside. Otherwise, the setting was peaceful as described, and the surroundings were beautiful.
Reviewed by Ali4.1★Oct 2023
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"Just a small point but it would be better for guests if you provided more cutlery."
We kept running out of teaspoons for instance.
But overall the annexe was perfect for our visit to family in Axminster. Very comfy bed, good quality bedding, good kitchen appliances, comfortable lounge, really beautiful grounds, at end of a long drive. Peaceful yet convenient for the A35 for getting out and about.
Reviewed by Susan4.7★Aug 2023
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"Host welcoming, cottage relaxing and comfortable, surroundings private, good view, loved seeing the different birds."
Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Jun 2023
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"Comfortable property in a lovely location in a beautiful area of Devon."
Layout of kitchen not particularly convenient, and ensuite bathroom rather small but both more than compensated for by the rest of the property. Friendly, helpful owner who lives in adjoining property. Great place to sit outside with a glass / cup of wine / tea /coffee (delete as wished!) and enjoy the peaceful view. Lots to see in the area (we could happily have stayed a month) - we had a womnderful week and would recommend the Annexe
Reviewed by Jim5.0★Jun 2023
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"Mike's cottage annex was one of the most relaxing peaceful stays we've had."
Perfectly located for daytrips to the coast and the Beer Quarries, and as far as Dartmoor and Exmoor.The annex had everything needed for a self catering stay, from a fridge and freezer to a large spacious lounge room with views of his large garden with a clothes line and pegs for our use. The driveway is 200 yards long which ensured a peaceful time and Honiton only 11 miles away for supplies. We would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★May 2023
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"A gem of a hideaway, secret and welcoming."
Great views from all the windows and plenty of outside space to sit, chill out and enjoy. It was smashing for me, all on one level and easy to get around.
The bed was comfortable with enough pillows and extra cover if we felt cool. More than enough towels for the compact bathroom and plenty hot water.
I sat outside on a sun trap terrace and on the deck reached from the sitting room. A brook burbles and gushes through the garden and goldfinches and blackbirds were so very entertaining as were the woodpeckers flying to and from the nest. A wonderful place for some armchair birdwatching. The garden was a great with trees, shrubs and flowers all slightly wild and romantic with a feel of a real secret garden that was fun to explore.
Our host was great, showed us around and very usefully advised which pubs to avoid!
It’s a superb position for a day at the beach, not far to Seaton and Sidmouth. Excellent for shopping in Honiton, great butchers, wine shop and a plethora of cakes and other treats to be had. Not far into Somerset are Crewkerne and Ilminster for more cakes, art, music and gentle strolling.
An absolutely fabulous holiday break…
Reviewed by Robin4.4★Apr 2023
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"The cottage is set in lovely grounds with in the owner’s farm."
It is well equipped with everything we needed.
Reviewed by Grahame Geoffrey5.0★Oct 2022
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"Easy to find ,warmly greeted by host, shown round the property."
Large living room and well fitted kitchen( Oven gloves missing) Comfortable bed with plenty of bedding. Various copies of videos and big tv
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Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2022
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"Fantastic place in lovely grounds quiet and restful."
Well stocked cottage even electric can opener(we take our own) grab rails where needed, ideal for a couple.Owner on site who was very kind and helpful when needed.Would recommend this place,away from main road but still convenient for Honiton,lyme regis, Seaton,Sidmouth and Branscombe.etc.
Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Sep 2022
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"Beautiful setting in a quiet valley with sheep grazing peacefully,
Very restful and willbe back next month."
Reviewed by Anthony4.7★May 2022
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"Mike the owner was really friendly and welcoming despite still recovering from a recent operation."
The accommodation was spacious and set in a peaceful location - the only negative was the size of the en-suite. It is just off the A35 and provides an ideal base for touring Devon, Dorset or Somerset. Overall I would recommend this property highly and hopefully I will be able to re-book when I next visit East Devon
Reviewed by Nigel5.0★May 2022
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"A lovely holiday cottage in an old farm complex."
Very relaxing and an excellent base for visiting the whole area and coastline. We thoroughly enjoyed our sixth and jave already rebooked another.
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★May 2022
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"THE WEATHER WAS VARIABLE DURING STAY BUT WE WERE ALWAYS WARM WITH THE STORAGE RADIATORS."
PLENTY OF SPACE WITHIN THE ANNEXE AND A WARM WELCOME FROM THE OWNER.
WE WERE VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE TRANQUIL LOCATION AROUND THE ANNEXE AND THE BIRD SONG AND OWLS WHICH WERE VERY ENJOYABLE TO HEAR. A LOVELY SETTING.
Reviewed by Anthony4.7★Apr 2022
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"Lovely cottage set in huge glorious farmland with occasional flock of sheep."
Beautiful views and enough distance from the A 35 to make it peaceful and relaxing. Excellent kitchen with all facilities.[
Reviewed by Anthony4.4★Apr 2022
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"Old Ford farm cottage was warm and comfortable everything we needed."
Lovely garden with plenty of wild life ,I really enjoyed my walks
Reviewed by Grahame Geoffrey5.0★Mar 2022
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"Lovely holiday cottage set in a lovely area of east Devon within aa former farm."
Lovely views and exceptionally helpful owner.
Have now stayed several times and about to stay for another five weeks.
Highly recommended
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Nov 2021
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"This cottage needs total refurbishment, bathroom unclean& old."
Smells damp throughout. Garden in bad state. Patio doors in lounge not in use,work tops in kitchen old & dirty
Reviewed by Jean & John2.2★Sep 2021
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"A lovely stay and Mike the owner lives next door and was very friendly and helpful could not fault the stay."
Reviewed by Colin5.0★Sep 2021
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"A great little holiday cottage with a kind and welcoming host."
Reviewed by Alison4.4★Sep 2021
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"A very relaxing 2 weeks at The Old Ford Farm annex."
Mike looked after us extremely well and provided everything we needed. Hope to return soon..
Tony and Sonja
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Jul 2021
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"Our lovely host Mike was there to greet us and show us around the property with explanations for all we needed to know."
It is a beautiful place, surrounded by grass, trees and wildlife. The property is extremely clean and had all that we needed. Thank you Mike
Reviewed by Beverley5.0★Oct 2020
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"Very quiet and well equipped cottage."
Ideal for a quiet break.
Reviewed by Grahame Geoffrey5.0★Oct 2020
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"The annex was spacious and comfortable and the owner was pleasant and explained all the facilities."
The surroundings were quiet and rural but reasonably close to major roads for access to visit different places.
Reviewed by George5.0★Sep 2020
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"Friendly host, excellent facilities, wonderful, peaceful surroundings."
Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2020
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"Mike McGuire, the owner, made us very welcome."
He met us when we arrived and showed us through the property, ensuring that we understood all that was necessary for our comfort and security. We found it a perfect location for our walking holiday and a very quiet, peaceful place in the evenings.
Reviewed by Sandi5.0★Aug 2020
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"Nice annex very comfortable easy to go out and about to the coast."
Reviewed by Robert5.0★Oct 2019
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"The Owner is extremely welcoming, pleasant and helpful."
Reviewed by Terry5.0★Sep 2019
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"Old Ford Farm Annexe is a true holiday 'home'."
Very comfortable and spacious. Very pleasant owner. Would recommend and return again.
Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Aug 2019
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"This was a wonderful location with plenty of wildlife to be entertained by."
The annexe itself was extremely comfortable with plenty of room and everything that was needed. We were greeted by the owner who explained all we needed to know know both about the annexe and the local area, additionally he was very helpful throughout our stay.
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jun 2019
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"The property setting was idilic."
The host a very pleasant gentleman. We will definitely be recommending this holiday cottage to our family and friends.
Reviewed by Craig5.0★Mar 2019
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"Being the first guests in this beautiful cottage is really an honor."
The location is super, we were friendly welcomed by the owners and even found a cake/bottle of wine/bread/milk/butter waiting for us. No hesitation needed if you are looking for a great place to stay!
Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Aug 2018
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"The cottage was lovely in a quiet location."
It was well equipped with everything we needed. Lots of interesting places to visit nearby. We will definitely use Sykes Cottages again. Good value for money.
Reviewed by Margaret5.0★May 2018
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"An excellent holiday let."
Landlord was friendly and attentive, without intruding. Accommodation was well appointed and scrupulously clean, and the equipment was well maintained and adequate for our needs.
Reviewed by Godfrey4.6★Mar 2017
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"This annex is the perfect place to unwind it's quiet and comfortable yet perfectly placed to be able get around and discover the area."
There are some very good pubs and restaurants to visit or you can just chill out and prepare something where you are plus Mike the owner is the perfect host
Reviewed by Barry4.4★Oct 2016
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"Once again it was like going home."
Like we had never been away. Mike is such a welcoming host and would do anything for you if asked. We will endeavour to visit again.
Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2016
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