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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
- Electric vehicle charging
- Hot tub
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
23 Customer Reviews
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"Lovely well maintained property in very rural location."
Nothing to dislike. Ticked all the boxes and the hosts were perfect. Thankyou
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"The property and views are wow!"
We had a brilliant family break enjoying the property and exploring the area. Watching the stars from the hot tub was special. Everything in the property is of a really high quality. Sara and Ozgur gave us a very warm welcome, complete with fresh eggs and cakes. There’s nothing we can fault - highly recommend!
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"A wonderful family time spent in the hayloft in a stunning location and has amazing hosts."
Sara and Ozgur had thought about everything we needed and made us feel at ease straight away. The extra little touches of fresh eggs, homemade cake and freshly caught squid just made us feel so welcome. Thank you so much and we will look to book again in the near future ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Oh wow! Thank you so much for this amazing feedback & your recommendation Chris. Spending time together & making lasting family memories is so important - we're happy we could play a small part in that for you all. We always try to anticipate what will enhance the home-from-home experience at The Hayloft, so it's great to hear you had everything you needed. Best wishes to you, Laura & your lovely boys :-)) - Sara Property Owner
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"Thank you for such a wonderful, relaxing stay."
It was just what we needed. We appreciated all the attention to detail and the cakes on arrival were delicious. We loved sitting outside and enjoying the view and our daughter loved collecting eggs with Sara one morning. Relaxing in the hot tub every day was perfect. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a relaxing break and to explore Devon and Dorset. Thank you both!
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"What a perfect way to spend a couples break."
We had the most peaceful week in the Hayloft. What wonderful views from the hot tub, by day or by night. Comfort and luxury combined in this beautiful Grade II listed building. The fresh eggs from the chickens were the best I've ever tasted. Freshly baked cake on arrival was a welcoming touch too. Thank you so much. You must stay here, but please not we want to return!
Thank you for this fabulous feedback & recommendation Sam, we're really happy you & Jac enjoyed your couples break here at The Hayloft. It was lovely to see you both unwind & let the stresses melt away as the week went on :-)) I've let the Lower Lye Ladies know how much you appreciated their eggs too. We'd be delighted to welcome you again, any time - Sara Property Owner
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"Wonderful welcoming hosts, the views are stunning and the cottage has everything you could possibly need."
Arriving to cake and some eggs from their chickens was fantastic and I enjoyed a morning hello from the chickens whilst we were there. Couldn't fault anything, sitting in the hot tub in the evening to look at the stars was amazing. We'd go back for sure.
Aaah, thank you Deniece for these kind words & recommendation. We always look to provide things in the cottage to enhance your stay, we want you to just relax & enjoy yourselves, so it's great to hear you both had everything you needed. It was great that Andrew enjoyed his birthday too! Come & back & stay again, you can visit your art gallery again on-route. Best wishes to you both - Sara Property Owner
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"Thanks Sara and Ozgur for a lovely fortnight at The Hayloft, a real proper break for our family."
It's such an idyllic place, thanks for sharing it with us. We love the hot tub and the close proximity to loads of days out and amazing beaches.
Thank you for your complimentary, positive feedback Gareth, we're really happy that The Hayloft delivered you & your lovely family, the 2 week summer holiday you were looking for - you certainly packed it all in!! It was so nice to see you all unwind, relax, recharge & make lasting family memories as your stay went on - that's all that matters really. We're frustrated & dissapointed that, in the final 48 hours, a water leak in the bathroom impacted your stay :-(( We're happy to report the 'pesky pipe' has been located, repaired & the shower, complete with hot water on demand, is now back up & running as one would hope ;-) Thank you for taking it all in your stride. Best wishes to you, Becky & your lovely daughters - Sara Property Owner
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"The Hayloft is a beautiful cottage with stunning views and Sara and Ozgur are the perfect hosts."
Nothing is too much trouble for them and they are incredibly helpful. I honestly couldn’t recommend this cottage enough!
Aaaahh, thank you Hazel - we're so happy to receive this top notch recommendation from you! Holiday times, particularly whilst children are young, are really precious :-) It was our pleasure to help make happy memories for your lovely family. Best wishes to you all - Sara Property Owner
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"Sara and Ogskar were fabulous hosts."
..nothing is too much for them. The accommodation is beautiful and is in a fabulous situation...we will definitely be returning next year. Andre
Thank you so much for this positive & complimentary feedback Andre, we're so happy to hear that you all enjoyed your stay & The Hayloft delivered you the adult family break you were looking for ;-) It was great to smell the BBQ on the go, cooking up all the yummy things you'd found in our local farm shops. We'd be delighted to welcome you back, anytime. Best wishes to you all - Sara Property Owner
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"WOW! What can I say?"
! A beautiful cottage with magnificent views enjoyed from the hot tub. Pictures don't do it justice! Everything spotlessly clean and well kitted out for all your needs. Thank you again to Sara for such a warm and informative welcome!
We are so happy to receive this amazing feedback on your stay at The Hayloft Helen! Because we're hands-on owners & manage everythng here ourselves, it means a great deal that you were pleased with the level of effort taken trying to get things just perfect for you :-)) Interesting to know about the photos, I think sometimes it's hard to capture the energy in a 'still'. That said, we'd much prefer to under-promise & then over-deliver ;-) Best wishes to both you & Gary, you'd be welcome back, anytime - Sara Property Owner
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"Ideal location for a quiet restful break with lovely views and birdsong."
Accommodation was spotless, very comfortable and very well equipped. Plenty to see and do in the area for all ages and interests. Hosts very helpful if needed and quick to respond to any phone query. Before we arrived we got a friendly welcoming phone call, to answer any questions and to advise us on things included i.e. jacuzzi towels.
Thank you so much for this lovely complimentary feedback about your stay David. You & Karen were our first guests to be with us for a fortnight, so it is great to hear that The Hayloft delivered you what you were looking for, on a holiday of this extended duration. Come & see us again, anytime - Sara Property Owner
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"What an absolutely lovely minibreak we had in Stockland at The Hayloft."
Sara and Ozgur could not have been more welcoming both before and at our arrival as well as during and even after our stay too. The homemade yummies and drinks were such a fabulous treat as were the eggs and milk from local farms. The Hayloft has been renovated to a high standard but in keeping with it's traditional style too. The hot tub was a particular hit of ours and our children (10&6) but the views...they were my absolute favourite bit. Peaceful tranquility looking out across the beautiful garden and beyond across the AONB - morning, noon and night. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your wonderful property, we have shared the word of this gem with friends and family and hope, ourselves, to return too. WE ALL LOVED IT
Oh wow Hayley, thank you for this fantastic feedback & recommendation :) both Ozgur & I are very touched by the high praise & sooo happy to hear you all enjoyed yourselves, with The Hayloft delivering you the break you all deserved. Come & see us again - you, Ben & your lovely family will be welcome, anytime. Best wishes to you all - Sara Property Owner
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"We had a really wonderful stay at the Hayloft cottage."
It was spotlessly clean, and has been recently renovated, so everthing felt modern and new, whilst keeping the feel of the original rustic barn. The view from the cottage is beautiful, looking over the rolling hills across the valley - such a great outlook whilst sitting in the hot-tub (which was always hot and clean!). There's loads of good walks and rides in the area, as well as some good village pubs nearby. The owners are so lovely, they really went the extra mile to make us at home, even leaving some sweet treats for the kids, and helping me out with a car issue I had. I highly recommend this cottage.
Aaaah .. thank you, Jon & Ann-Louise, for these very kind words & recommendation for The Hayloft. We're glad the holiday ticked all the boxes for you & that your lovely family enjoyed themselves. Making happy, lasting memories is so important & we're privileged to play a small part in that :-)) Warmest wishes to you all - Sara Property Owner
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"Beautiful views, very well equipped luxury property."
Had a relaxing stay with family here. Wonderful to hear the birdsong. Hosts very welcoming.
Really happy to hear you enjoyed staying at The Hayloft Zoe & that the cottage provided everything you needed! Also pleased that you & the family had the opportunity to relax, unwind & connect with the nature all around us. Spring time, in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is always uplifting - nesting birds, lambs & calves in the surrounding fields & more wild flowers appearing day on day. Best wishes to you all - Sara Property Owner
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"A fantastic stay, idyllic location and such friendly and attentive hosts !"
Nothing would have been too much trouble. Great warm welcome from Sara and Oscar. They have thought of everything and the attention to detail was second to none! Will be returning.
Thank you so much for this lovely complimentary feedback Terry & Katy! We're really happy to hear that your Easter break stay in the Hayloft gave you some quality, relaxed family time. It was lovely to share experiences exploring the local area & see the children having fun. Thank you for doing such a fantastic job with the beds, rubbish, recycling etc before you left - perfect guests :-) Come & see us again, anytime. Best wishes to you all - Sara Property Owner
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"Such a warm welcome from Sara and Ozgar, made us both feel so welcome and felt instantly relaxed."
A lovely cream tea waiting for us on arrival. Lovely property in such a beautiful and tranquil setting. Hot tub overlooking the views was so nice to come back to after a day of sight seeing.
Thank you for the positive feedback Lyndsey, we're so happy to hear that The Hayloft & beautiful local area delivered you the break you were looking for. That's the only thing that matters really :-)) Take care - Sara Property Owner
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"Thank you for a great stay, you made us really welcome, lovely thoughtful touches really added to a break."
Great cottage in beautiful surroundings. Hope to see you again soon
You are very welcome Karen. We’re happy you enjoyed your stay & that you could celebrate your Birthday relaxing at The Hayloft & exploring the surrounding area. Best wishes to both you & Richard - Sara Property Owner
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"We had booked a long weekend stay to see family nearby."
The Hayloft was excellent. Very helpful owners. Super views across the valley. We will certainly book again.
Thanks Paul for giving us this positive feedback. We're really pleased that you enjoyed your short stay break & got to spend some special time with your family. We'd be very happy to welcome you back - Best regards to you & Elaine - Sara Property Owner
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"Beautiful place with wonderful views."
Sara the host is so welcoming and has thoughtfully provided all you could need for a relaxing break. Nothing better having explored some of the local area than to come back to a chilled evening watching the sunset from the hot tub. I would certainly recommend the Hayloft.
Thank you for this complimentary feedback & recommendation Sally. We're really happy to hear you had a good time & the Hayloft delivered for your 3-generation staycation. Sharing time & making memories together is always important, but particularly when grandchildren are young. It was a privilege to be a (very small!) part of it :-)) Best wishes to you & your family - Sara Property Owner
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"The only bad thing about staying at The Hayloft is that you have to leave."
We have just had the most wonderful 9 nights staying in this beautiful place and it simply wasn't enough. We arrived to a very warm welcome from the hosts, Sara and Ozgur who were exceptionally helpful throughout our stay and so friendly. Huge scones with jam and cream were waiting for us in the kitchen along with fresh milk from the farm shop. We settled in immediately into the cottage which is absolutely stunning, furnished to a high standard and so comfortable and homely. The hot tub was an absolute joy with views to die for. I took books to read but actually didn't read any because i couldn't stop gazing at the countryside. Like I said at the start, the only disappointment was having to leave, but we have returned home feeling rejuvenated and so thankful that we found this place. We will definitely be going back.
Aah Rachel :-)) thank you so much for this lovely, positive feedback about your stay here. Devon wouldn't be Devon without having at least one cream tea ;) We were sad to see you leave too, but content to know you both left recharged from your stay with us at the Hayloft. Please come & see us again. In the meantime, take care - Sara Property Owner
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"We had a wonderful stay in the Hayloft with a very warm welcome from hosts Sara and Ozgur, who couldn't do enough for us."
The property is of a very high standard, with everything you could need being provided for. The beautiful, peaceful garden provided a tranquil haven to relax in, dining al fresco, enjoying the hot tub and just whiling away some time taking in the breathtaking views. We had a fabulous stay here and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Aaah, thanks James, we're so happy to hear your positive feedback & read of your feelings towards & experiences of your holiday. After such a long journey down from Scotland it's great that you & your family all shared happy times together & made lasting memories. Wishing each of you all the very best for the future, take care - Sara Property Owner
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"We had a brilliant time."
The cottage was lovely and comfortable. We felt straight at home and the views were amazing. The owners were very welcoming. We will go back another time.
Thank you John, we're really happy you enjoyed your stay! You & Sandra would be welcome back, anytime! We're completely bowled over by the beautiful 'Thank You' card we've just received! It has clearly taken time, effort & artistic talent to put together, with your photograph of the Hayloft set against the roses in the garden ... thank you so much ... unexpected but really appreciated :-)) Sending you both warm wishes - Sara Property Owner
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"We had a brilliant few days at the Hayloft."
From arrival (a welcome of the biggest scones I’ve ever seen and Somerset apple cake!) to departure, we really couldn’t fault it. The property was immaculate, spacious, thoughtfully kitted out, and set in picture perfect peaceful countryside. Sara and Ozgur were perfect hosts.
Oh wow! Thank you for such lovely feedback Rachel, it means so much to hear your positive comments. We're really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay, that's what it's all about! You & your family were a pleasure to host, so come back & see us again whenever you want. Take care - Sara Property Owner
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double on a mezzanine floor, 1 x ground-floor super-king bed (that can be made up as a twin, if required)
- Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
- Oil heating and underfloor heating downstairs
- Scandinavian Wood Burning Stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, washer/dryer, kettle, toaster
- TV, WiFi, selection of board games
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair and travel cot available upon request
- Off-road parking for 1 car with EV charging point (use of the EV charging port is subject to a £5 per day fee, for the number of booked days)
- Rear garden with furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 4.1 miles, pub 0.8 miles
- Note: Cobbles outside may not be suitable for those with mobility issues
- Please note: This property has a 3 night minimum
The property
Stockland 0.8 miles.
Boasting incredible views of the local countryside, with off-road parking and ample amenities, The Hayloft is a beautiful property ideal for a family or two couples looking to explore the scenery of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the amazing coast and countryside beyond.
Park off-road and unpack into this charming property, crossing the cobbled path and taking in the fresh air as you go.
Find yourself in a light and airy open-plan living space with plenty of natural light and tall ceilings, as well as tasteful furniture.
This Grade II-listed building sports wooden beams and a fantastic kitchen area where guests can cook up a storm, to be enjoyed at the dining area, before settling into the sitting area to relax and recharge.
The living area enjoys the views given by the garden through patio doors, which can be thrown open in the warmer months to make the most of the beautiful countryside air, which can also be enjoyed with a relax in the hot tub which overlooks spectacular views.
The bathroom caters to either a warm soak amongst the bubbles or a refreshing shower.
The double bedroom has sloped ceilings and offers incredible views, whilst the twin room rests on the ground floor and can be set up as a double on request, with loads of storage for your belongings.
The property is within reach of many cycle routes and walks, positioned within an AONB, and the coast of Dorset and Devon are reachable, allowing guests to explore the Jurassic coast.
Make a countryside retreat to remember with a stay at The Hayloft.
Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1087064, together sleeping up to 6 guests.
Blackdown Cottages
Blackdown Cottages is a group of two beautiful properties overlooking the stunning landscape of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with access to both the countryside of Devon, and the coast of Devon and Dorset. The properties benefit from off-road parking, each with beautiful views from the rear gardens, ideal for alfresco dining. Each property has an amply fitted kitchen and tastefully thought out décor to welcome guests to make the most of each of the open-plan social hubs. With a total of three bedrooms between the two, these properties are ideal for a family or a group of couples. Settled into the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you will be delighted to find a great many walks in the local area where you can enjoy the scenery and wildlife. There is also a close by pub, The Kings Arms Inn, serving food and allowing for an evening spent with a cold drink as you reflect on your day. Visit the Forde Abbey and Gardens, try out a game of golf at one of the local courses or visit Wildwood Devon or Axe valley Wildlife Park to find out more about the amazing animals there. The property is within reach of the incredible Jurassic coast where guests can enjoy scenic walks and hunt for fossils amongst the rocks, before exploring the many lovely coastal towns, including Lyme Regis where there is a selection of museums, an aquarium, loads of independent shops and beautiful coastal scenery to be enjoyed. For a getaway that makes the most of the local scenery and tranquillity, choose Blackdown Cottages.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
About the location
HONITON
Ottery St Mary 5.6 miles; Lyme Regis 14.2 miles; Exeter 16.7 miles.
Honiton is a delightful market town in East Devon, with plenty to offer visitors. It lies in the valley of the River Otter and is surrounded by rolling Devon hills, green wooded valleys and plenty of scattered farming villages. Honiton has an attractive High Street stretching almost 2 miles, and lined with individually owned shops, pubs and restaurants. Honiton has been famous for lacemaking since the reign of Elizabeth I and still has a few lacemakers in work today - visitors can see some fine examples of antique lace in the town’s Allhallows Museum. Honiton boasts the only public art gallery in East Devon; the Thelma Hulbert Gallery occupies an attractive Grade I listed Victorian house, and has links with the Hayward Gallery, London. Honiton is only a short drive from the dramatic 20 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site. Resorts such as Seaton, Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth are found along this stretch of coastline, and all have much to occupy the visitor. Near to Honiton is the cathedral city of Exeter with plenty of large shops, a wealth of museums, a theatre and fabulous restaurants.
Blackdown Cottage Escapes at Lower Lye is an historic Grade 2* listed medieval hall house, this property is based on the farmstead on the grounds. The holiday cottages & curtilage are therefore listed by association. The site, because of its age & heritage has many uneven, non-level surfaces. Much of the outside amenity space & paths are cobbled. There is also open water & several streams. Whilst these features add to the character & charm here & we do not wish to exclude children or those less stable on their feet, it might well be that we are not best suited to their requirements.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Christmas