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  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 2 mi
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car essential
  • Pet friendly

From the owner

Sleeps two – Chauffeur’s cottage has a kitchen, bathroom, sitting room, double bedroom and private patio with seating and wonderful views. Outside there is a fully enclosed shared garden with garden furniture.

In the heart of the Exmoor National Park this single storey cottage offers a peaceful and idyllic setting less than a mile from the coast and within a 10 minute downhill walk of Hunters Inn – one of Exmoor’s most famous character Inn’s in the picturesque Heddon Valley. This delightful cottage is tucked into an Exmoor hillside overlooking the splendor of the Exmoor National Park with views across the Valley and out to sea.

One of only three cottages approached by a private driveway, Chauffeur’s Cottage offers an ideal base for those wishing to explore this wonderful part of Devon by foot, horse or car. A covered front patio leads directly into the open plan comfortable living/ dining room with fireplace and wood burning stove. The kitchen has everything you will need for preparing meals. An attractive bedroom at the front of the cottage with kingsize bed offers distant sea views along the Heddon Valley and a spacious bathroom with bath and walk-in shower completes the accommodation.

The cottage offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and an opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of the surrounding countryside including enjoying the wonderful views down the valley and out to sea. Footpaths offering truly inspiring walks along the nearby sea cliffs provide spectacular views of the coastline, while the route of the Heddon river through the wooded valley bottom to Heddons Mouth beach are all on your door step. The local area offers many famous beauty spots such as the twin coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, the Doone Valley, Watersmeet and Porlock Weir. Magnificent high cliffs, and hidden sand and shingle coves can be found all along the dramatic Exmoor coast whilst wide sandy surfing beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde are a short drive away.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living/dining room with wood burning stove, Smart TV with Freesat, DVD player and DAB Radio with dock for I-Phone. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and slimline dishwasher. Use of freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and payphone in shared utility area. Bedroom with kingsize bed, DAB radio/alarm and ensuite bathroom with bath, separate walk in shower, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil central heating. Wood burning stove. No smoking. Free Superfast Wi-Fi available. 2 pets welcome at a cost of £20 per pet. Travel cot available. Garden furniture. Shared utility room. Private parking for 1 car. Arrival time 4pm Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • 1 En suite

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Internet access
  • Satellite TV

Interaction with guest

Keys are left in a key safe at the property. We live nearby and can be easily contacted if guests have any questions or require assistance. There are guest information folders in all cottages and lots of literature about things to do in North Devon.
Chauffeur's Cottage - Martinhoe Cleave Cottages – Home 9459671

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    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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    Things to know

    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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    Payment

    This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
    Damage deposit: ($93.36) £75.00

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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    House rules

    2 well behaved dogs will be permitted at a charge of £20 per animal

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    About the owner

    Alan H.
    Calendar last updated:
    22 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    5

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
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    21JPM
    Torquay, United Kingdom

    Lovely cottage in idyllic location highly recommend
    May 2021

    We've just spent 3 nights at the cottage with our dogs and what a lovely time we had. The whole process from booking to arrival is easy and welll managed. We arrived to find a welcome pack which … More 

    7 May 2021

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Chauffeur's Cottage and that you had a lovely break. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Beryl K
    Bracknell, United Kingdom

    Chauffeur’s Cottage - Sublime accommodation and location!
    Aug 2019

    What an idyllic place for a ‘couples’ break! We arrived after a fairly hectic week to find scones, cream and jam, bottle of wine and milk in the fridge waiting for us! The cottage was so c… More 

    22 Sep 2019

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Dear Beryl, Thank you so much for the wonderful review of Chauffeur's Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you would like to return. We certainly look forward to welcoming you back again. Kind regards, Alan

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    Marc N

    A wonderful, relaxing stay
    Nov 2018

    We stayed at the Chauffeur's cottage for four nights. On arrival we noticed at once how clean and well maintained the cottage was, both inside and out. We had a lovely surprise with some welcome… More 

    1 Dec 2018

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    Response from the owner
    "Dear Jan and Marc, James and I would like to say a huge thank you for your fantastic review of Chauffeur's Cottage. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Martinhoe Cleave Cottages and that you loved the cottage and the area so much. We would like to also thank you for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy when you left on Saturday, which was very much appreciated. We hope that you will return to see us again at some point in the future. Best wishes, Alan and James."

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    Ron W
    Ramsgate, United Kingdom

    It was a lovely quiet location
    Aug 2018

    Heddon Valley was a amazing place to stay with lovely views and sheep on a hill in the distance, the only down part was if you aren’t a strong walker there is nowhere to go and you have to take… More 

    3 Sep 2018

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Response from the owner
    Hi Ron. Thank you so much for the review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed staying at Martinhoe Cleave Cottages. We certainly enjoyed having you both here. We hope to see you again some day. Take care. Alan and James

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    meheecho

    Mr
    Jun 2018

    Beautifully presented cottage catering for every need set in idyllic surroundings. Walks,wonderful scenery and abundance of wildlife on your doorstep. Highly recommended

    24 Jun 2018

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    Response from the owner
    Thank you for providing such a lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Martinhoe Cleave Cottages. It was a pleasure meeting you and we look forward to your next visit.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Review 1-5 of 5

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