Mrs Jelowicki - verified booking

" The cottage was perfect for a simple weekend (and would have been fine for longer). We had a 30 min drive to a dog-friendly beach that had great facilities, and a five minute drive to South Molton with its fabulous weekend market and very cute little town. It is also only a few minutes away from a honey farm, and other attractions. The cottage itself was simple, functional, but importantly was clean and well equipped. Everything worked. We were provided with some milk, croissants and tea and coffee which was wonderful considering how late we arrived on the Friday night. The cottage has everything you need (although I would recommend bringing beach towels). The location and people surrounding it were warm and friendly, and the cottage has great facilities for children (play area, trampoline, little cars, etc..). There is also an outside BBQ and we were just as happy cooking at the cottage as we were going out. As a warning - it is very much in the middle of a working dairy farm. I wasn't expecting this, and you do "smell" it upon arrival, although you quickly forget about it and just enjoy being on the farm and by the cattle. My kids loved it. As a note for those driving up, it is very remote. It would have saved a late-night call to the owner if we had been forewarned that we would have to drive through a field to get to the house (he was very understanding though and incredibly helpful, especially considering the late hour). The remoteness is rewarded though by the amazing views you have over the Devon countryside, with lovely sunsets worthy of several snaps. Lots of areas for the dog to walk, and the owner (who was very friendly) allowed us to take the dogs off the lead away from the cattle so they could have a good run. We would happily go there again for a simple holiday that is not flashy, but is comfortable and family oriented. "

- Mrs Haggis, June 2018 - verified booking

"Location a little remote if you want to walk to village or pubs etc. as roads are not suitable to walk down. Lovely accommodation, we shared two properties (Mill barn and Kits Nest) with our children, and grandchildren. It was lovely to all be in one location, and lovely to have a proper house with plenty of room for all of us. Lovely facilities for children with the playground and shared patio areas, BBQ, seating areas etc. Also really well catered kitchen with an abundance of kitchen utensils, pots, casserole dishes, plates, cups etc. Really nice that the hosts provided a welcome pack (wasn't expecting this) with a pint of milk in fridge, tea and coffee, jar of home made jam, two tea towels and a hand towel for kitchen use. We ended up travelling about 3/4 of an hour - 1 hour for most attractions from this accommodation. Recommend The Big Sheep, Dinosaur World, Watersmouth Castle for activities/days out for young families. Look on websites for opening times and offers as if you visit Dinosaur World you get half price tickets for The Big Sheep."

Danielle Y - verified booking

"The Lodge itself is very spacious, well equipped and beautifully laid out. The location, just outside the town of Bishop's Nympton, is a lovely area with beautiful scenery. The view from the back garden is outstanding. Myself, my husband, our 2 small dogs and my parents all stayed in the Lodge very comfortably. Plenty of room for us all and plenty of wardrobe space, kitchen equipment and towels. The dogs loved having such a spacious garden to run around in and we loved the fact it was secure and we could keep an eye on them through the panoramic windows/doors without having to be outside with them the whole time. The owners were very welcoming and were available by phone at any time should we have needed them. The farm dogs were very friendly and enjoyed a good play/fuss every now and then. The Cream Tea and pint of milk that was left in the fridge to greet us upon our arrival was a very welcomed extra. Would absolutely recommend this Lodge and the area, just be prepared for tight twisty country lanes and lots of large spiders!!!"

- Danielle Y, September 2015 - verified booking

"The Lodge itself is very spacious, well equipped and beautifully laid out. The location, just outside the town of Bishop's Nympton, is a lovely area with beautiful scenery. The view from the back garden is outstanding. Myself, my husband, our 2 small dogs and my parents all stayed in the Lodge very comfortably. Plenty of room for us all and plenty of wardrobe space, kitchen equipment and towels. The dogs loved having such a spacious garden to run around in and we loved the fact it was secure and we could keep an eye on them through the panoramic windows/doors without having to be outside with them the whole time. The owners were very welcoming and were available by phone at any time should we have needed them. The farm dogs were very friendly and enjoyed a good play/fuss every now and then. The Cream Tea and pint of milk that was left in the fridge to greet us upon our arrival was a very welcomed extra. Would absolutely recommend this Lodge and the area, just be prepared for tight twisty country lanes and lots of large spiders!!!"

- Mrs Haggis, June 2018 - verified booking

"as roads are not suitable to walk down. Lovely accommodation, we shared two properties (Mill barn and Kits Nest) with our children, and grandchildren. It was lovely to all be in one location, and lovely to have a proper house with plenty of room for all of us. Lovely facilities for children with the playground and shared patio areas, BBQ, seating areas etc. Also really well catered kitchen with an abundance of kitchen utensils, pots, casserole dishes, plates, cups etc. Really nice that the hosts provided a welcome pack (wasn't expecting this) with a pint of milk in fridge, tea and coffee, jar of home made jam, two tea towels and a hand towel for kitchen use. We ended up travelling about 3/4 of an hour - 1 hour for most attractions from this accommodation. Recommend The Big Sheep, Dinosaur World, Watersmouth Castle for activities/days out for young families. Look on websites for opening times and offers as if you visit Dinosaur World you get half price tickets for The Big Sheep."