Orchard Cottage is situated on the East wing of a large former farmhouse on the edge of Exmoor National Park. The cottage offers holiday accommodation for up to 5 guests in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. North Devon is a perfect setting for a relaxing and sightseeing holiday, with nearby beaches, woodlands, moorland walks and quiet rural towns - ideal for keen photographers, artists and for all the family to enjoy.
Entrance is via the porch, then into the kitchen. The split-level living room has large dining table and at the far end is a spiral staircase leading to the first floor. There are three bedroom upstairs; one double, one twin and one single bedroom. The bathroom is also upstairs, and is comprised of bath, hand basin and toilet. The bedrooms all look out to the front of the property, over the chicken enclosure and to the hills of Exmoor beyond.
On the other side of the main house is a former threshing barn has been turned into an indoor badminton court which guests are welcome to make use of. The other side of the ‘Badminton Barn' is another holiday property, which sleeps up to 4 guests. The badminton court and the gardens are shared between the two properties.
The kitchen is fitted with an electric cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and washing machine. Other equipment includes toaster, kettle, cookware, a variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses.
A television (with Freeview) and DVD player is provided in the living room, and wifi is now available in the cottage.
A hair dryer is provided for your convenience as well as an iron and ironing board.
A travel cot and high chair can be provided on request, please let us know at time of booking if you require them.
Orchard Cottage has oil fired central heating throughout which can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Heating and electricity costs are not included in the price of your accommodation. The owners will take metre readings at the beginning and end of your stay, and ask you to settle up with them prior to your departure (charged at cost price).
Bed linen, duvets and blankets are provided.
Towels can be provided if requested and upon payment of a supplementary fee of £3 per person (one bath towel and one hand towel would be provided per person).
Tea, coffee and sugar will be provided. There may also be other non-perishable items like a salt, pepper and oil available.
Cleaning materials such as washing up liquid will be present in the property, and one to two toilet rolls will be provided.
The gardens to the front of the property are shared between Orchard Cottage, the main house, and another holiday cottage, Barn Cottage. Guests are welcome to enjoy the gardens as much as they would like to, however please note that it is not enclosed. There are fabulous views of the surrounding countryside from the garden and there are several beautiful benches to relax on and enjoy the scenery. The allocated parking area for Orchard Cottage is situated right outside the property.
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2). A supplementary fee of £10 per dog will be added to your invoice. Dogs are welcome but please do not allow them on the furniture or leave them alone in the property at any time.
Orchard Cottage is strictly non-smoking.