Welcome to Harvest Moon, with plenty of room for eight plus pooch! This beautifully converted threshing barn is thought to be over 400 years old and is bright and airy with contemporary décor and a wonderfully cosy wood burner. The landscape here is truly amazing with numerous countryside walks from the doorstep and the Devon coast within easy reach. This luxury property is the perfect escape for a family, and welcomes two-well behaved dogs. Situated on a quiet, semi-working farm in the tiny hamlet of Curscombe, Harvest Moon boasts charming features and is elegantly furnished throughout with great attention to detail. Looking out over lush green fields, numerous countryside walks are on the doorstep, or guests can paddle in the stream and have a picnic. There are wonderful views and an abundance of birdlife, and wildlife, including foxes, deer, badgers and hares, are often spotted whatever time of year you stay!
The welcoming home-from-home is light and airy and benefits from a spacious open plan kitchen/dining/family room - a very sociable space with French doors opening out onto a terrace, with outdoor furniture and a barbecue. There's also a separate large sitting room with comfortable sofas and TV which is made cosy with crackle of a wood burning stove, perfect for chilly evenings. On sunnier occasions, guests can throw open the French doors to invite in a cooling breeze, enjoy an al fresco feast on the terrace or settle outside on the lawned gardens.
Upstairs, the four spacious bedrooms are combined with two first-class bathrooms, one of which is en suite. The master bedroom has a 5′ bed and an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath. There are two twin bedrooms with 3′ beds and a further double bedroom with a 5′ bed. They share a large family bathroom with a free-standing bath and a separate shower. There is a further shower room on the ground floor.
The accommodation boasts 2Mb wireless internet connection, and is has a private fully enclosed garden with outdoor furniture, charcoal barbecue and dog-proof fencing.
An ideal base for families and groups of friends, there is parking for four cars and short and midweek breaks are available, with a minimum stay of 3 nights.
If you need to cater for larger numbers, you can also book out Hunters Moon as they sleep 12 people between them (Lower Curscombe Barn). The dining table at Harvest Moon can be extended to seat 12.
AT A GLANCE:
Sleeps eight
Four bedrooms, one of which is en suite
Two double bedrooms, two twins
Two bathrooms, one with a separate shower, one shower room
Baby welcome (travel cot, highchair and stairgate available)
Children are welcome
The cottage welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs (*extra charge)
Enclosed lawned garden with dog-proof fencing
Terrace with garden furniture and barbecue
Welcome hamper, linen and toiletries
Parking for four cars
Covid-19 measures* (see Notes)
LOCATION:
Harvest Moon is situated within the peaceful Otter Valley near Honiton in a tranquil, peaceful location in East Devon. It is only 1.5 miles from Feniton village which has a train service (Waterloo-Exeter), pub, shops and a post office. The market town and antique centre of Honiton is only 4 miles away, boasting a variety of small independent shops, pubs and eating places.
Places to visit in this part of Devon include the nearest beach at Sidmouth, just 11.5 miles away, and the beaches at Budleigh, Salterton, Beer, Branscombe and Exmouth are all within easy reach. Enjoy the World Heritage Jurassic Coast from Seaton's tramway along the wildlife-rich Axe estuary to Charmouth, great for fossil enthusiasts. There are many attractions in the area, with Exeter, Dartmoor, Exmoor, fine National Trust houses, gardens, castles, adventure parks, farms and steam railways to explore.
A nearby pub, The Otter Inn (2.5 miles, 6 minutes' drive), has a large beer garden bordered by the River Otter and sells good food, and there are a number of excellent pub/restaurants in other villages nearby.
Harvest Moon is perfect if it's a dog-friendly holiday you're looking for. With numerous country strolls from the doorstep and wonderful wildlife to discover. Your canine pals can roam free and romp with glee on some of the best walks on the lovely South West Coast Path, the trails at Haldon Forest Park as well as plenty of nature reserves and dog friendly beaches. The nearby Otter Inn welcomes dogs too!
NOTES:
No smoking
* One pet is £25/stay, two pets is £35/stay
Minimum stay 3 nights
Charcoal is supplied for the bbq
We operate a good neighbour policy and state that noise must be kept to a minimum outside after 10.30pm and that guests should always respect the neighbours' peace
There is a refundable security deposit of £250
* Covid-19 measures for this property:
In full compliance with the hospitality industry cleaning protocols and safety guidance.
Intensively cleaned and sanitised.
Contact-free check in and check out.
Complete privacy a