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4 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
81 Customer Reviews
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"A real gem of a cottage barn conversion, located just outside the village of Exford with its pubs and shop - the perfect base for exploring Exmoor and West Somerset."
The attention to detail is five-star from the large extremely well-equipped kitchen complete with big farmhouse table and amazing welcome basket full of local goodies to the cosy living room with its two comfy sofas and log burner (and all logs are free, unlike some cottages where you're charged for extra logs), from the beautiful bathroom to the comfy bed in the master bedroom with comfy pillows, too (sometimes pillows can be rock-hard, but these are lovely and soft). The owner was very friendly and helpful, too, and it is so obvious that she'd put a great deal of thought into transforming Hoglets not only into the ideal base for an Exmoor holiday but adding all those little extra touches such as a good eye for country cottage interior design that make a holiday absolutely perfect. I'll definitely be returning! Thank you.
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"Amazing holiday cottage"
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"Had a really lovely week staying at Hoglets."
It's a very comfortable, clean cottage with lots of character. Very friendly hosts and a very useful welcome pack. It has everything you need and is in a lovely location. We were very impressed.
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"Rebecca and Marvin are very friendly and welcoming."
Everything was clean and fresh on arrival. We were very warm and comfortable. Hoglets was easy to find and has good off road parking. We would certainly recommend to friends and family.
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"An amazing cottage, beautifully furnished and well thought out - the very best of self catering."
Add in a fantastic location with stunning views and really welcoming and friendly owners and you couldn’t want for more! Definitely planning a return visit.
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"Really beautiful cottage, everything you could need available."
Very nice hosts who were welcoming and happy to help and share their space with us. Would highly recommend. Thank you
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"A beautiful cottage with great facilities."
Very relaxing with a great welcoming from the owners. Beautiful location
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"This was the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in."
From arrival Rebecca was there to welcome us to their beautiful home. Hoglets is a stunning cottage in beautiful surroundings. The cottage is super clean, spacious, fresh and the welcome package including all the extras was very kind. The setting of Hoglets on a farm was brilliant waking up to very friendly goats outside waiting to get some attention or some ponies walking past. Marvin invited my son to let the goats out and take them to the pen, which he loved and he got to feed them all too, including being up close to the little ponies. Overall a stunning property with amazing hosts. It’s definitely on our list to return too!!
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"Very friendly owners."
Cottage very comfy with well equipped particularly the kitchen. Thanks for a brilliant holiday.
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"Rebecca & Marvin have done such a good job of providing a wonderful cottage for guests."
It’s a truly lovely property which suited us perfectly as an excellent base for the outstanding walking and cycling opportunities of Exmoor. It also came with the best welcome basket we’ve ever had in a holiday cottage. Full marks from us. Thank you very much!
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"Enjoyed a week in Hoglets, the property is well laid out, well equipped, clean and comfortable."
The owners are friendly and helpful, the setting is peaceful. Happy to recommend Hoglets as a home from home, in the rural heart of Exmoor.
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"I have nothing bad to say about this accommodation."
This was by far the best holiday cottage that we have stayed in and Rebecca and Marvin could not have done more to make the place more comfortable or made us any more welcome, they are amazing!! Hoglets exceeded our expectations for cleanliness, location and the fact that absolutely everything has been thought of to ensure an amazing stay. If you want amazing accommodation, in a truly beautiful location, with the most attentive hosts then this is the place to go! We will definitely return and will recommend to our family and friends. Thankyou Rebecca and Marvin for the best time.
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"This is an excellent cottage with very friendly and helpful owners."
Spotlessly clean, with good facilities and a very generous welcome pack on arrival. Hoglets is in an ideal location to explore Exmoor and the wider area and the local village with two good pubs is a short walk away. Hope to have the opportunity to return in the future.
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"One of the best cottages we have stayed in."
Well equipped, very clean with great attention to detail.The welcome hamper was excellent , especially the yummy biscuits. The whole area was a delight and all the animals very entertaining. Rebecca and Mervin were excellent hosts.
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"Well equipped, well decorated and spotlessly clean cottage in a fantastic location."
Rebecca and Marvin were fantastic hosts letting the kids feed the animals, were very knowledgeable of the area and just very friendly on general. Welcome basket was also fantastic with the best homemade biscuits! Thank you for the absolutely fantastic experience.
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"Lovely, well appointed, spotlessly clean property."
Owners very welcoming and helpful. Hoglets makes a very good base for exploring this beautiful part of the country.
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"Hoglets was the cleanest cottage we have ever stayed in."
The welcome basket of local goodies was very generous & thoughtful. The decor is outstanding & everything worked well & was comfortable. Attention to detail was excellent. The unlimited fuel during a very wet week was much appreciated. The owners are charming & the whole site is neat, tidy & well kept. The animals are a delight to watch & feed. We stay in lots of cottages & this is one of the very best. We loved everything about it! Thank you for a superb week.
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"Hoglets is a comfortablel, well appointed cottage with delightful owners."
We would highly recommend it, from the comfortable beds to the excellent welcome pack.
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"Spotlessly clean, well equipped cottage with lots of quirky features."
The owners, next door, are friendly and helpful without being intrusive. We were given a lovely welcome hamper and the unlimited log supply for the wood burner was much appreciated. Watching the 3 dwarf goats in the adjoining field was very amusing! Excellent base for exploring Exmoor.
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"Excellent property"
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"Hoglets was very well equipped for self catering and is very warm , cosy and clean ."
Rebecca and Marvin were very welcoming and friendly and knowledgeable of the area They left us a goodie bag with lovely local produce We will go back and stay again The Webbs
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"This is probably the most perfect cottage my friend and I have ever stayed in."
Hoglets is equipped with everything one could possibly need, is very tastefully decorated and is extremely warm and cosy. This was very welcome as we stayed in February when the weather was varied! Our hosts, Rebecca and Marvin, couldn't have been more friendly and assured us that they were available should we need anything. They left us a beautiful basket of goodies on arrival and introduced us to the animals they kept on their smallholding. We would have no hesitation in returning or recommending Hoglets to others. Wendy
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"WOW, we could not have had a better break."
Hoglets is warm, comfortable, spotlessly clean and fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. Much thought has been taken with the property to making your holiday so relaxing and one to remember. Rebecca and Marvin are wonderful hosts, so helpful and friendly yet not intrusive. Just two of us but hoglets would be wonderful for a family too with friendly Shetland ponies, sheep and pigmy goats on site. Lovely welcome basket of bread, marmalade, eggs, tea, coffee, butter, milk and a jar of Rebecca's delicious home made biscuits. What more could you possibly want. By far the best holiday cottage we have ever been to, we will definitely be visiting again. Very highly recommended. Thankyou so much Rebecca and Marvin.
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"Only two small things were a problem."
Both my husband and I have spinal issues and we didn’t find the king bed very comfortable. Secondly, as we are older people we found that as the full handrail stopped half way up the stairs, we found the stairs rather difficult But apart from those issues we had a lovely stay. Having the log burner with unlimited fuel was fantastic and the kitchen was perfect. Very friendly and helpful hosts.
Dear Gail, thank you for your feedback. Firstly, I am so sorry that you did not find the bed very comfortable, thankfully this feedback is in stark contrast to the dozens of reviews saying how comfortable the bed is! perhaps it's a case of 'there's no bed quite like home' especially if you have very specific requirements. Secondly, we have now fitted a full handrail and, given the opportunity, this simple alteration could have been made during your stay to make the stairs less difficult for your both- this was an oversight on our part and we appreciate it being brought to our attention. Best wishes, Rebecca Property Owner
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"Our break at Hoglets was excellent in every respect."
The property was clean, cosy and well equipped. Its location was perfect for exploring the coast and Exmoor itself. The hosts were perfect, helpful when needed but unobtrusive at other times. The welcome pack of jams,biscuits and other essential items was the best we have ever encountered in our many years of staying in holiday properties. The wood burning stove with a plentiful supply of wood was an added bonus at this time of the year. We would not hesitate to visit this property again in the future.
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"We arrived on New Year's Eve to find the cottage lit up, warm and ready for us, a magical arrival!"
As you can see on the photos, it's exactly the kind of countryside British cottage you can imagine. Cosy, yet spacious, a very high level of cleanliness, and furnishings and equipment of good quality. Well- equipped, and even with some beautiful seasonal decorations! To make everything even more perfect, the owners are very nice. They are friendly, positive, and knowledgeable. Animal/Nature lovers, it was lovely to chat before going out to explore the area. Oh, and the welcome basket was a wonderful touch, and delicious! We highly recommend you book Hoglets! Do it! The Reynolds family.
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"Owners Rebecca and Marvin were very helpful and friendly, without being intrusive."
Property very clean and comfortable. Excellent shower. Log burner did its job well. Very good Internet and mobile phone coverage (O2). Sky TV. Well located centrally on Exmoor. Good access road to nearby towns direct from property. Enjoyed our stay very much and in particular, loved the 3 small Goats!
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"Wow , can't say enough really, anybody going to hoglets won't be disappointed, Marvin and Rebecca are fantastic hosts, and have put everything into hoglets to make it a fantastic stay , can't wait to go back next year with the grandchildren."
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"Absolutely amazing."
Attention to detail outstanding. Rachel and Melvin were exceptional Hosts. Best holiday cottage ever, was so cosy with everything you need. Welcome basket was very generous and loved the hedgehog biscuits. Will definitely return. Thank you so much. Lynn, Laurence and Louise xx
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"Great place to stay with lovely hosts next door."
Comfortable and warm in the worst of the weather that Exmoor can throw at you - never heard a thing in the recent storms. Welcome pack was most welcome - biscuits, jams etc. Very close to a designated Dark Sky area but sadly, always cloudy during our stay, so will have to go back.
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"Absolutely amazing, we have been holidaying in cottages through Sykes for the last 15 years and have never had a bad one, but Hoglets is outstanding there is nothing left to chance."
Beds are really comfortable. Bathroom and shower room are excellent. Lounge and kitchen outstanding. The hard work that the owners have put in to get this property to this standard is a credit.loved every minute John and Karen. Hull
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"Hoglets is a lovely cottage!"
We know Exmoor and the area already quite well, and stayed in always very good holiday cottages. Hoglets has been the best we've stayed at so far, and we definitely will come back. Rebecca and Marvin were always there or somehow available in case of any questions. After a week it felt like being neighbours and open for chats and conversation. Still we had our privacy, the backyard with grill and sun but windshielded helped us parents a lot to relax. Our girls (6 & 9) loved the animals and greens and were allowed to walk around freely and could even feed and groom the goats and horses. It was great the girls could have separate rooms, and also the cloak/laundry room with access to separate shower room was quite useful. The cittage was spacious but not too big, so we felt home immediately. Although we went in summer, it was a bit cold in the eveings and mornings in the first week, and it was great the heating worked and we could use the woodburner in the living room (similar to our home). In Exford, a walk of about 10min along the road, are two welcoming pubs, a Café and shops, as well as community greens with playground, and of course great walks to explore the area. Thanks a lot for making us welcome and giving us a much needed wonderful holiday stay.
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"We had a lovely stay at Hoglets."
The cottage was extremely clean and really well equipped, thank you for the welcome pack, it was great to have a cup of tea when we arrived. Rebecca and Marvin were very friendly and helpful. They have worked really hard in the short time they have been there to create a lovely peaceful place to stay. Their Shetland ponies, goats and sheep are so calm and, with Marvin's permission, we were allowed to go in the paddock with them. It would be lovely to have some pictures of the animals so that families know they have them. Thank you for a lovely week.
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"We had a great holiday at Hoglets!"
The hosts are really lovely and friendly and provided the best welcome pack we've ever had (amazing biscuits!). The house is really clean and comfortable and has everything you need for your holiday. We really enjoyed sitting out in the garden at the end of the day too. Exford is a really good base for visiting all the local attractions - we went to Exmoor Zoo, Dunster Castle, Cleeve Abbey, Lynton & Lynmouth and Porlock Weir (which has a lovely café). We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and it was great to have a real home from home to go back to at the end of the day.
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"We had an excellent stay at Hoglets."
Rebecca and Marvin were very friendly and welcoming and helped us make the most of our holiday. The cottage is beautifully presented, very well equipped, extremely comfortable and relaxing. The welcome pack was second to none and very much appreciated. The view from the back garden is stunning. The on-site sheep, pony’s and especially the goats were a particular highlight for my children. The cottage is perfectly located for exploring all that Exmoor has to offer. I would rate the cottage 5 stars and would definitely return and recommend it.
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"Firstly, the welcome we received was second to none."
Very friendly hosts but not 'in your face'. Hoglets is exceptional. The comfort, space, layout and interior design all excellent and to our taste. VERY clean throughout with a place for everything and everything in it's place. Even Wi-Fi good. Outside space brilliant; not huge but sitting areas, bbq area and lovely flowers and plants. The fact that their animals are all friendly and visitors can walk in the field to see them is a bonus. Can't wait to go back.
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"We had a wonderful stay at Hoglets."
It is a spacious cottage, beautifully decorated and comfortably furnished with everything thoughtfully provided, including homemade biscuits! We slept very well in the big bed and the shower was excellent. We loved sitting outside in the sheltered back garden in the evening and meeting the owners' Shetland ponies. The swallows, swifts and house martins nesting under the eaves were the icing on the cake! The location is good for walking from the door and short trips by car to the lovely coast, local villages, towns and beauty spots. We particularly enjoyed walking from the door to Dunkery Beacon. The owners live next door and are very friendly and helpful. They are knowledgeable about the area and gave us some great tips for places to visit, good walks and nice cafés. Their recommendation of a walk to the pretty villages of Bossington, Allerford and Selworthy with lunch in the café and then back along the ridge with views of the coast was a real highlight. We definitely want to come back to Hoglets and explore more of Exmoor.
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"Wonderful holiday Very comfortable and well equipped cottage Hoglets is a lovely place to stay and is in a great location to explore Exmoor and the coast."
Thank you to Rebecca and Marvin who were great hosts, very friendly and welcoming. The welcome pack on arrival was very much appreciated. Would definitely recommend.
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"Hoglets is fabulous."
Very comfortable and well equipped. Rebecca and Marvin are lovely hosts - very friendly and welcoming. We especially enjoyed the shortbread hedgehogs, thank you!! It makes a great base from which to explore Exmoor and the coast - all within easy driving.
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"An absolutely lovely place, and Rebecca and Marvin are fantastic hosts - helpful, informative and considerate."
Hoglets is fabulously well equipped, clean, bright and comfortable - and the welcome pack was amazingly generous. We'll definitely be back.
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"Rebecca and Marvin were excellent hosts and offered excellent accommodation."
Our chats with them were very informative and entertaining mostly due to Rebecca’s amazing sense if humour. We have told them that we would definitely love to return one day. Janet, David and Anne
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"Superb property in excellent location for all the attractions of Exmoor."
The cottage has been prepared to a very high standard and is extremely well-equipped. Rebecca and Marvin are great hosts, very friendly and helpful and the welcome pack was most appreciated. We would recommend this listing without hesitation.
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"Couldn't ask for more."
Cottage and fittings/facilities are all to the highest standard, and everything works, which makes a change to lots of cottages! Rebecca and Marvin are genuinely lovely people who can't do enough to make your experience perfect and have thought of everything even down to plug adapters and a fantastic welcome pack full of gorgeous, local produce. The log burner is a doddle to light and once fired up you just leave it to make the place feel cosy all night. Being a 10 minute walk into Exford means you have 2 pubs and a coffee shop on your doorstep as well as a shop. The village is literally in the middle of Exmoor giving you immediate access to the moors or a 30 minute drive to the amazing coast. Overall a fabulous stay and the ponies and sheep just added to a very scenic, quiet stay.
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"Really enjoyed our stay at Hoglets - appreciated the welcome pack, especially the home-baked shortbread shaped like a hedgehog!"
Rebecca & Marvin were the perfect hosts. Sue & Haydn.
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"We had a lovely week staying in this delightful, cosy and comfortable cottage."
The owners, Rebecca and Marvin, made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. It was good to have them nearby especially when we needed some guidance on using the hob! The cottage is well situated for exploring this wonderful area and we enjoyed a number of days out to places of interest including Dunster, Lynton and Lynmouth, Arlington Court and a trip on the West Somerset steam railway. At the end of each day we always looked forward to returning to Hoglets. The cottage is well equipped with everything you might need. The bed was comfortable and everywhere was spotless. We would certainly love to return at some time in the future.
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"We have stayed in a number of cottages over the years, this is up there as one of the best."
Lovely helpful owners and a very generous hamper of goodies, couldn’t find any negatives at all to say. . We would love to return.
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"This really is a five star holiday property."
We were made to feel very welcome and the cottage is beautifully presented and very cosy especially when the log burner has been lit. We would love to return one day and can't rate this cottage highly enough.
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"We had a lovely stay at Hoglets; I would go so far to say it was probably the nicest cottage we have stayed in, and we have stayed in a lot over the years."
The hosts were extremely helpful, and provided the most generous welcome hamper of goodies. The cottage was spotlessly clean, and all bedding and towels smelled so fresh - something you don't always get! Location was perfect; so peaceful with beautiful surroundings, and we had the best sleep - bed is so comfortable! All in all, we thoroughly recommend this cottage- you won't be disappointed.
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"We spent a very restful Christmas at Hoglets."
Probably the most immaculate cottage we have ever stayed in. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas with a superb welcome hamper. We particularly liked the homemade hedgehog shortbread. Rebecca and Marvin were friendly without being obtrusive. Such a cosy and welcoming cottage we didn’t even have to light the log burner despite wet and windy weather. We would certainly stay here again and would highly recommend Hoglets for anyone wanting a rural getaway on beautiful Exmoor.
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"We loved our time at Hoglets - the house was immaculate, everything was of high quality and the owners were very friendly without ever being over-bearing."
We will recommend Hoglets to our friends and family and hope to return ourselves sometime soon. The animals in the owners' field was the cherry on the cake for our two daughters.
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"Clean, bright, comfortable, ideally located cottage The cottage is ideally located just outside the village of Exford with its two inns (cream teas!"
) and local shop. Centrally located Exford gives convenient access to Exmoor in every direction and also to the coast. The cottage provides every comfort and everything you could want for an enjoyable break – even in damp autumn Exmoor. The helpful, friendly owners are just next door and are an invaluable source of local knowledge and advice. And thanks for the generous welcome basket – as we had managed not to pack our bread and milk. Cannot recommend this holiday stay too highly - will definitey recommend to family and friends. Janice and Colin, Cambridgeshire
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"Hoglets is a fantastic holiday cottage."
It is spotlessly clean, is spacious but still feels cosy, is very well equipped and in a fantastic location. Rebecca and Marvin were friendly and welcoming, giving advice on local walks and always on hand for any questions. We loved the welcome basket with lovely local products, and especially enjoyed the edible mini Hoglets
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"A lovely cosy cottage, full of character and nice touches."
Great large country kitchen and dining area. Very comfortable beds. Very friendly hosts. Great base for exploring Exmoor. Thank you
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in 'Hoglets'."
The cottage was equipped to a very high standard, spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. Hosts, Rebecca and Marvin were especially welcoming and helpful and made our stay an absolute pleasure. The cottage is in an excellent central position in the Exmoor National Park enabling a wide range of options for walking and sight-seeing. We do hope to return!
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"Hoglets is one of the best holiday cottages we have ever stayed in."
The decor, cleanliness and quality of kitchen utensils were all absolutely top notch. The mattresses were especially comfortable which meant that we slept really well. With central heating and a wood burner we were always cosy. Exford is well placed to visit both the coast and the moors with two good hotels in the village and a useful general stores. Rebecca and Marvin were the perfect hosts and ensured our stay went well providing us with the most generous welcome pack we have ever received. We would not hesitate to recommend this property to friends and family and would definitely like to return for future visits. Faultless!
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"The owners were welcoming and helpful."
The cottage was attractive, clean and well equipped. The beds were firm and comfortable. We had wondered whether the shower room downstairs would be cold, as it led off the boot room, but instead It was comfortably warm and the walk-in shower was excellent. We had a wonderful week and Exford is a good base from which to explore Exmoor.
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"Hoglets is a lovely property in a good location on the edge of the village of Exford."
The owners are friendly and helpful - nothing is too much trouble. The house is spacious, very clean and equipped with everything you need.to make a very comfortable stay and the welcome pack was very much appreciated. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to visit the area. June & Doug from Milton Keynes.
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"We had a very enjoyable stay at Hoglets."
It was very clean and comfortable and nicely decorated. Was very spacious. We were there during the heat wave and it was nice and cool in the building, which was pleasant and a welcome relief from outside. Quite a peaceful location yet near a good village shop and a nice hotel / pub. Very friendly and pleasant owners. Hope to come again and would have no hesitation recommending Hoglets.
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"Absolutely beautiful cottage that the owners have anticipated there guests every need, the cottage has everything that we wanted for a comfortable holiday."
The owners are friendly and extremely helpful, we couldn’t fault anything and wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
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"A really lovely place to stay!"
We were made very welcome on our arrival by our hosts, Rebecca and Marvin which makes all the difference after a long journey. The cottage excellent in every way, clean, well equipped, plenty of room so we didn't feel we were 'tripping over ourselves'. I enjoyed sitting out in the sun round the back after our long walks, and meeting Duncan the Shetland pony! I would certainly come again, highly recommended. Angela
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"In our many years of hiring cottages this was by far the best."
Especially cleanliness and friendliness, It was superbly equipped throughout. Would recommend to anybody.
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"A comfortable and well-equipped cottage in an ideal location for exploring Exmoor."
A quiet location yet only 3/4 mile from the village. We could leave the car and walk to Dunkery Beacon and along the River Exe from the cottage. For walkers like us having a large "boot room" to hang wet clothes and leave boots to dry is a big plus. We liked the large kitchen/diner with an OS 1:25,000 map of Exmoor covering an entire wall. The owners were very helpful and friendly and provided an exceptional welcome pack of food and drink. Highly recommended.
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"We will thoroughly recommend Hoglets."
Rebecca and Marvin are fantastic hosts and made our stay a marvellous week. The cottage is extremely comfortable with absolutely everything we needed, one of the best we have stayed in. The Welcome Pack, with so much, including homemade biscuits was a really generous addition. Exford is an excellent base for visiting the coast and moors. We do hope to return one day to see how 'Duncan', the miniature Shetland pony has settled in and if the menagerie has grown! Thank you both again.
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"We had a delightful stay at Hoglets."
Such a peaceful place. An excellently equipped cottage with EVERYTHING we needed. We had 2 weeks there, but would have stayed longer. Lots of beautiful walks nearby.
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"A lovely, cosy, well-equipped cottage in the heart of Exmoor, with many fine walks thereabouts."
Spotlessly clean, and a woodburner with plenty of logs to keep warm. The welcome package was a nice surprise!
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"Lovely cottage right in the heart of Exmoor."
Everything needed for a winter stay. Very clean and cosy.
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"Brilliant communication (Rebecca the owner rang the night before to check timings and offer directions), a friendly greeting and a very generous welcome pack including home baked shortcake, local jams and a bottle of prosecco."
Gorgeous cottage recently renovated to a very high standard. Very private and quiet location, with lovely outdoor area and a well stocked wood burner. Brilliantly located to visit the moor, lots of walks and the delightful Dunster.
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"We had a warm welcome from Rebecca and Marvin and a generous hamper."
Wonderful Christmas at Hoglets with festive decorations and log burner added to our memorable stay. Clean, comfortable, tastefully furnished/decorated and well equipped. Quiet location with easy access to exmoor. Would highly recommend.
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"Fantastic stay at Hoglets, our hosts Rebecca and Marvin were lovely and their attention to detail provided in Hoglets was exemplary, we were extremely comfortable."
We would highly recommend Hoglets and will return ourselves when we next visit the area.
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"Highly recommended."
Sparkling clean, cosy and comfortable. Very generous welcome basket of local products - Rebecca's hoglet shortbread biscuits best I've ever tasted! Cottage ideally situated to explore this spectacular area.
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"Rebecca and Marvin have provided a beautiful, tastefully furnished, delightful, comfortable cottage."
The “welcome pack” was beyond expectation, providing all we needed to start us off. Hoglets special homemade shortbread was delicious. The beds were super comfortable, and all the linen high quality. Rebecca and Marvin were perfect hosts, and on hand should any problems arise. Watch out for the hedgehogs before they hibernate.
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"What a wonderful holiday."
Hoglets was a lovely place to stay with everything designed to make our visit as comfortable as possible. The house and its grounds offered a relaxing and at the same time stimulating access to the beautiful and picturesque Exmoor countryside, with its stunning daytime vistas and its extraordinary views of the star-filled night skies. A short drive and we were able to visit the coastal village of Lynmouth with its wooded cliffs and perfect harbour, or the Valley of the Rocks with its magnificent geology. The opposite direction led us to Dunster which with it’s architecture and castle far exceeded our expectations. Exploring done, we always looked forward to returning back to Hoglets. Thank you so much for making this holiday a precious memory.
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"The owners of the property were lovely and really helpful."
The cottage had been beautifully renovated and decorated by the owners. Although the weather was wet on a couple of days we spent time in front of the log fire. The village was not too far away with a shop and pub which served food. A really good location for trips out to Exmoor.
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"We couldn't have asked for more."
The property was simply but stylishly decorated and spotlessly clean. Rebecca and Martin were very welcoming and on hand to provide anything we needed... which wasn't much. The kitchen was well stocked with all items purchased for the property in sufficient numbers for us to load up the dishwasher. The hamper of essentials was beyond what we were expecting including delicious homemade biscuits and local preserves. It was a bonus to have a separate shower room and bathroom...both luxurious. The beds were extremely comfortable and being located in a Dark Skies Park we all slept soundly. The loudest sounds were from the owls hooting at night and housemartins just outside the bedroom window chattering during the day. The property is outside Exford but an easy walk to/from the village, even at night. The food at the Crown Hotel was especially good. We would love to stay again when the opportunity arises.
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"Excellent facilities."
Very clean property. The owners were very friendly and helpful. The welcome pack contained everything you would need for breakfast and/or afternoon tea. Highly recommended.
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"This is the best holiday cottage my husband and I have stayed at, beautiful cottage very tastefully decorated and furnished."
Very clean and comfortable. Whilst the cottage is listed as a suitable for a family it is perfect for a couple or even 2 couples. The hosts are wonderful and very helpful, the welcome hamper was fab, I refused to share the homemade cookies with my husband as they were so yummy. It was great going into the adjacent meadow at night to lay on a blanket and stargaze this was an added bonus. There are great walks in Exford and I would recommend a visit to Porlock and Watersmeet. All in all a great holiday made by special by the hosts and their wonderful holiday home.
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"Lovely cottage - we had a great time."
Beautifully decorated and all newly renovated. The owners were super helpful too.
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"Hoglets is a beautiful and unique cottage which we found to be ideally situated to explore the stunning landscape of Exmoor as well as the dramatic coastline of Somerset and North Devon."
We enjoyed sea kayaking in Combe Martin (the fish and chip shop is worth a visit too!) and Stand Up Paddleboarding at Wimbleball Lake. Coastal excursions included a day in Lynton and Lynmouth with a walk along the dramatic Valley of the Rocks – keep an eye out for the feral goats! We were spoilt for choice with local walks but can recommend Tarr Steps as well as Dunkery Beacon where we were rewarded with views across to South Wales. We’d recommend the tea room in Withypool for a delicious cream tea. It was only a short walk into Exford for a drink on the terrace next to the river at The White Horse pub or to pick up some supplies at the well-stocked village store. Rebecca and Marvin have created a luxurious haven in a peaceful location which is a delight to return to after a day spent exploring the local area – especially when relaxing with a cup of Exmoor tea and a shortbread biscuit from the welcome hamper. We were lucky enough to use the telescope in the paddock one evening and our children were thrilled to be able to see the surface of the moon. Thank you for an amazing holiday.
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"Rebecca and Marvin made us feel very very welcome."
The cottage is gorgeous with everything you would need for a lovely relaxing holiday. Loved every minute of our stay.
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"Really lovely cottage with everything you could wish for, friendly hosts and beautiful area."
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"Rebecca is the most welcoming and lovely host who couldn’t do enough."
Hoglets holiday home is stunning, they have thought of every little touch to make it a luxury hideaway. It is an easy walk into the village where there is a couple of great pubs and a village store. Thank you for such a wonderful holiday.
Summary
- This property was awarded a 2023 Sykes Star for scoring consistently perfect feedback from guests
- Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size and 2 x singles
- Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower and WC
- Bathroom with free-standing bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Utility
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Please Note: This property only accepts 7 night bookings within the October half term
- Oil central heating with woodburning stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, WiFi, Smart TV
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 2 cars
- Enclosed private garden with patio and steps leading to lawned area and fenced & gated paddock
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.8 miles
- Note: Steps from garden may not be suitable for those with limited mobility Please note: This property only takes week long bookings between the months of April and September
The property
Nestled in the heart of the Exmoor National Park within walking distance of the picturesque village of Exford lies the charming and unique Hoglets Cottage.
The property has undergone extensive refurbishment and is brought to the market for the first time this year by seasoned hosts with over 14 years’ experience in holiday accommodation.
Hoglets Cottage was originally a detached 19th Century barn which has been converted & extended to create a spacious property that combines character and modern facilities in equal measure, the best of both worlds.
The hosts pride themselves on wanting to provide you with a great holiday home.
After moving from the South Downs to Exmoor they are still adapting to this incredible landscape themselves and look forward to you enjoying this little piece of heaven too!
Sleeping up to four guests, Hoglets can be found through a five-bar gate at the end of a bridle way, with ample parking adjacent to the cottage.
This characterful cottage is full of interesting features and as you head inside you will be greeted by a fabulous, well equipped kitchen diner perfect for successful self-catering.
Continue through to the comfortable sitting room with log burner, smart tv and patio door to the private garden.
Also on the ground floor is a spacious utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, space for coats & boots and a modern shower room.
Stairs lead up from the sitting room to three bedrooms.
The master bedroom has a king size bed with far-reaching views, and along the landing there are two single bedrooms – all the beds have exceptional quality mattresses and bedding to ensure a good night’s sleep.
The vaulted family bathroom is furnished with a roll top bath and beamed ceiling.
Outside there is a beautifully landscaped, private garden with patio, furniture & BBQ and steps leading to the three-acre gated and fenced paddock – take some refreshment & a picnic blanket, walk to the top and enjoy the breath-taking views, abundant flora and fauna including swallows & house martins, wait until dusk and you might even catch a glimpse of a hedgehog!
Stay until nightfall and immerse yourself in a truly dark night sky.
Hoglets Cottage is perfectly placed as a base to enjoy all this beautiful National Park has to offer – from moors to woodland, rivers and coastline, valleys, and peaks – all spectacular and completely unspoilt.
Excursion enthusiasts will love the various working trails that serve the park where they can venture through glorious woodland, moors and coastal scenery; kids can spend the day learning about the park's wildlife at the Outdoor Education Centre at Pinkery, when night falls make the most of Exmoor's Dark Skies and enjoy a spot of stargazing.
The picturesque village of Exford is situated in the heart of the Exmoor National Park․ In a lovely setting by the River Exe, Exford boasts a village green, tea rooms, a shop, Post Office and two traditional inns serving excellent food and drinks.
Exford is at the centre of a walkers' paradise with many miles of waymarked paths down the Exe and River Barle valleys and up to the nearby hills, including Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor, with outstanding views over 7 counties․ Exford is renowned for fishing and riding, with the village hosting a horse show every August.
The largest herd of wild red deer in England and Exmoor’s unique wild ponies roam the moors just above and around Exford, as they have done since the time of the Domesday Book․ Guided walks with a National Park Ranger take place throughout the summer, and Exmoor is home to Lorna Doone and Tarka the otter, it is a place of rolling hills, medieval villages, such as Dunster with its castle, wild moors and a dramatic coastline.
The coastal towns of Lynmouth, Porlock and Minehead are only a short drive from Exford and there are a variety of beaches along the coast, consisting of sandy and shingle beaches, plus some are ideal for surfing and body boarding․ In 2011 Exmoor National Park was designated an International Dark Sky Reserve, the first place in Europe to achieve this prestigious award and only the second in the world.
For your next trip to Exmoor National Park, where you can make the most of what the glorious countryside has to offer, choose Hoglets.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
About the location
EXFORD
Dulverton 10 miles; Minehead 12 miles; Barnstaple 21 miles.
The picturesque village of Exford is situated in the heart of the Exmoor National Park. In a lovely setting by the River Exe, Exford boasts a village green, tea rooms, a shop, Post Office and two traditional inns serving excellent food and drinks. Exford is at the centre of a walkers' paradise with many miles of waymarked paths down the Exe and River Barle valleys and up to the nearby hills, including Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor, with outstanding views over 7 counties. Exford is renowned for fishing and riding, with the village hosting a horse show every August. The largest herd of wild red deer in England and Exmoor’s unique wild ponies roam the moors just above and around Exford, as they have done since the time of the Domesday Book. Guided walks with a National Park Ranger take place throughout the summer, and Exmoor is home to Lorna Doone and Tarka the otter, it is a place of rolling hills, medieval villages, such as Dunster with its castle, wild moors and a dramatic coastline. The coastal towns of Lynmouth, Porlock and Minehead are only a short drive from Exford and there are a variety of beaches along the coast, consisting of sandy and shingle beaches, plus some are ideal for surfing and body boarding. In 2011 Exmoor National Park was designated an International Dark Sky Reserve, the first place in Europe to achieve this prestigious award and only the second in the world.
Note; There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200 for this property.
Please Note: this property can only accept friday checkins during peak season
Please note: This property only takes week long bookings between the months of April and September.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Christmas