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Stable Cottage - Challacombe

Exmoor, Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Relax in the wood fired hot tub and admire the open countryside, rolling hills and 1500 acres of farmland
  • Spend cosy evenings by the wood burner after exploring the beaches of Saunton, Woolacombe and Croyde nearby
  • Dine alfresco in the garden while soaking up the rural views
Property code: 83063

Situated on a 1500-acre working farm, this detached stable conversion is conveniently located for sandy beaches and the beautiful Exmoor National Park.

There are miles of good private walks over the farm with wonderful scenery and these can start right from your front door. Get up on the moors for a truly wild landscape, wildlife and great views. Herds of red deer can frequently be seen grazing on the moor, and for the bird watchers, there are Buzzards, Kite, Snipe and Woodcocks to be spotted. Stable Cottage is located only a short walk from the small village of Challacombe, with it's exceptional and unusually named local inn - The Black Venus. There is also a village shop which sells lovely pasties, cream teas and is handy for essentials and local produce. Discover the string of sandy beaches on North Devon's north coast, including Woolacombe, Saunton and Croyde. Other attractions include Exmoor Zoo, Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park and Watermouth Castle with it's family friendly attractions. Or visit the pretty sister towns of Lynton and Lynmouth which are often referred to as Little Switzerland with their famous cliff railway.

Tucked away up a private lane lies this lovely detached, stable conversion which is situated on a 1500-acre working farm and is bursting with charm and character. Head up three external steps and enter this delightful property, where you are immediately greeted by the light and airy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with bi-folding doors that open into the enclosed garden. For those cooler evenings light the cosy wood burner and settle in for a snug evening with a feast, a bottle of wine and a film on the smart TV/DVD. The kitchen, which has an electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, coffee machine and microwave, is a great space for cooking lazy breakfasts or trying out new recipes. Head upstairs to the two bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king-size bed and the second bedroom is a super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request). Completing the accommodation is a family bathroom with a bath, separate shower and WC.

Venturing outside from the lounge/kitchen/diner is a patio area with outside seating for everyone where you can sit and enjoy the views, or release those stresses in the wood fired hot tub. You will also find a gas BBQ, ideal for a spot of al fresco dining. Accessed via four steps is an enclosed lawned garden which is great for children and your dogs to play in.

The property also features off-road parking for two cars.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request)
  • 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Wood burner (logs included)
  • Travel cot, highchair and fireguard available
  • Smart TV/DVD in the lounge
  • Enclosed garden with seating, gas BBQ
  • Wood burning hot tub (logs included)
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Shop and pub within walking distance
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rachel Loosemore

This property joined our collection in the last 12 months and is managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Andy, 12th July 2024

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Truly wonderful cottage in a beautiful location on a working farm. Hosts Lindsey, Mark and Ben were so welcoming but not intrusive. Fantastic cottage if you have dogs, with 100% secure garden and beautiful walk to the reservoir from your doorstep. Welcome basket was excellent and full of thoughtfully selected and locally sourced products. A wonderfRead moreul relaxing cottage with everything you need for your holiday. Black Venus pub is a must for excellent food.Thx from Andy, Alison, Jasmine & Teo xx Hide

Reviewed by Emma, 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Nigel, 28th June 2024

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Lovely cottage everything you need

Reviewed by Virginia, 14th June 2024

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Lovely, well equipped cottage in a great location. Very generous welcome gift and delightful hosts.

Reviewed by Mark, 10th June 2024

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A hidden gem so peaceful the hole area is so quiet can't fault it the food in the black venus pub around the corner is fantastic everyone is so friendly definitely like to go back

Reviewed by Valerie, 24th May 2024

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Amazing cottage with everything you could need for a home away from home. The owners were really helpful and friendly and even supplied us with a tour around the farm. The welcome pack was a beautiful surprise with lots of lovely goodies. Will definitely be booking again. Thank you.

Reviewed by Rhiannon, 24th April 2024

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We loved our stay at Stable Cottage. It was beautifully done out, felt modern but with real charm. The location is great, the hosts very welcoming, our puppy loved the private garden and we will definitely be back!

Reviewed by Karen, 20th April 2024

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Stable Cottage was perfect, a real home from home. Cosy, clean & all amenities! To find a Welcome basket full of essentials & more was a superb surprise after a long journey. Owners, Lindsey & Mark, extremely friendly & helpful. Very informative. Perfect little getaway, views of the field every morning with the sun shining and cows feeding their caRead morelves - delightful sight! Weather beautiful for our stay, sunny & dry albeit still chilly, but woodburner did great job Hot tub icing on the cake Hide

Reviewed by Carolyn, 6th October 2023

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Cottage was clean and cosy, well equipped and excellent water pressure, shower was excellent. The welcome basket was perhaps the best we have experienced and we have stayed in a fair few cottages ove the years. The garden was a good size with picnic table and a really good barbecue. It was also great to be able to use the adjacent field to let the Read moredog have a good run and play. Owners were really lovely and so helpful and really helped make our holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Louise, 15th September 2023

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We had a long journey and arrived tired what a wonderful surprise to have such a lovely weIcome note and pack of goodies from our hosts it was really appreciated. It was a fabulous place to stay and the bed we slept in was very, very comfortable. A very well appointed kitchen with everything needed for us to cook our meals. Thank you we would love Read moreto visit again. Louise Hide

Reviewed by Nicky, 25th August 2023

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Lovely cottage, friendly new owners and an amazing welcome basket of local produce. Typical British summer weather but the dogs didn't care! Would happily return.

Reviewed by Jackie, 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah, 16th June 2023

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We very much enjoyed our stay, very clean and tidy, lots of local great walks from the door, fabulous holiday

Reviewed by margaret, 9th June 2023

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the location is just the best and so is the cottage, the pub called The Black Venus is the best but book before you go

Reviewed by Luut, 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Richard, 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Julie, 7th May 2023

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Lovely cottage, everything is there, clean and cosy especially with log fire on, big enough for us and the dog.

Reviewed by Patricia, 28th April 2023

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It is a nice cottage to stay in and very private with good parking and in a lovely area to explore the whole of Exmoor, which we did.

Reviewed by Christopher, 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by Janet, 17th March 2023

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We had a fabulous week in this quiet, well equipped and comfortable cottage. It feels light and spacious and its a shame weather stopped us using the lovely garden area. Lovely walks from the door and a great base for exploring the Exmoor area. Black Venus pub in the village serves great food ( recommend booking as it was packed both nights we visiRead moreted). Hide

Reviewed by Graham, 10th March 2023

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Excellent location and lovely cottage to stay in

Reviewed by Kevin, 24th February 2023

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Really nice cottage perfect for small family and a dog. Well kitted out, comfy beds and a nice log burner for a cosy evening. Bonus of enclosed garden and two good size fields to let the dog have some fun time. Nice walks, views and fabulous night skies for star gazers! Easy and good location for exploring. Cute village shop for your odds bits (HomRead moreemade cakes and scotch eggs yum!) plus a Pub as an extra bonus Highly recommended ***** No nuisance calls for a whole week no Virgin signal! Hide

Reviewed by Sarah, 16th February 2023

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Lovely equipped and comfortable cottage, close to the coast and attractions but so nice return to a peaceful and scenic environment after a busy day

Reviewed by Sally, 2nd February 2023

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Had a lovely short break at this property. It was great to have the extra paddock for the dog to have a burst before heading out for the day. Bed was very comfortable, lovely and warm, nice to have the logs supplied thank you, and always plenty of hot water. The property had everything we needed while we were there and we would return

Reviewed by Shaun, 20th January 2023

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We had a lovely weekend at the cottage everything was clean and well presented. We would definately go back again.

Reviewed by Kerry, 6th December 2022

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Wonderful cottage in a beautiful location. We got caught in the snow and the lovely friendly locals and farmers helped us out of the farm lane in their 4x4s and called the local shop to stay open longer so we could get supplies. The cottage itself is warm, comfortable and the addition of a few supplies and treats was fantastic. You can really experRead moreience the dark sky here and the sounds of the moors and the farm really is something else. Ill look forward to returning soon! Hide

Reviewed by Revd Susan, 22nd November 2022

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Our 4th time to stay at Stable Cottage, we will be back!

Reviewed by Joanna, 5th November 2022

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A lovely cosy well appointed cottage. Great bed and shower Perfect for dogs with enclosed garden and exercise field next door. Loved our stay. Superb food at the Black Venus.

Reviewed by John, 7th October 2022

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