Orchard Cottage

• Sleeps: 10
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 3
• Minimum stay: 3 nights

Ideal for relaxed rural breaks with loved ones and four-legged friends alike, Orchard Cottage is a welcoming retreat set in a glorious half-acre garden, in the ancient Devon village of Swimbridge.

Over four centuries old, the Grade II-listed cottage boasts many carefully-preserved original features, including beamed ceilings and an inglenook fireplace. Yet you’ll also find plenty of modern conveniences that make holiday life a breeze.

The large, light-filled kitchen/diner offers a perfect setting to catch up all together, with plenty of sleek appliances to help you rustle up country feasts galore (although if you’d like to put your feet up while someone else does the catering, just ask!)

Cradle your digestifs in the ridiculously comfortable and characterful lounge, with its cosy seating and wood-burner-effect electric fire – there’s also a Smart TV if you need a little extra entertainment.

On balmy summer evenings, you might prefer a sizzling supper out on the patio instead, followed by a hearty round of table football in the games room or a stargazing dip in the hot tub… bliss. There’s plenty of lawn space for the kids and dogs to burn off excess energy before bedtime, too.

When that time finally rolls around, you’ll get to choose from five elegant bedrooms. One double room is on the ground floor – with beautiful garden views – for added convenience. The master kingsize room comes with its own en-suite facilities, and there’s a mix of bunk, twin, and double rooms to suit groups of all shapes and sizes.

What to do after that sound night’s sleep? Freshen up in the generous family bathroom (two separate WCs also ensure there’ll be no crossed-legged queues) then ease into the day over coffee and a hearty, home-cooked breakfast.

At a glance

• A Grade II-listed cottage with a thatched roof and garden hot tub, secluded in a half-acre garden in the ancient Devon village of Swimbridge.
• The cottage sleeps up to 10 guests in five bedrooms, with three well-behaved pets also welcome to stay.
• There are full kitchen and bathroom facilities, with a bedroom and toilet on the ground floor.
• Relax on the patio over a sizzling barbecue supper, savour a garden hot tub dip, or play table football or darts in the games room, which doubles as outdoor equipment storage space.
• Some of Devon’s most popular beaches are a short drive away, and there is plenty of scope for shopping, dining, and family activities in the local area.
• There is a friendly pub within one mile of the cottage.

Features

• Dog Friendly
• Family Friendly
• Hot Tubs
• Large Groups

More information

If you’re in the mood for a day at the seaside, you’re in luck. Some of Devon’s finest and best-loved beaches, including Saunton, Croyde, Woolacombe, and Westward Ho! are a short drive away.

For those who prefer an invigorating walk, there’s a wide array of captivating scenery to choose from, including Exmoor National Park, the South West Coast Path, and the magical Tarka Trail. Oh, and the local pub is a mere five-minute walk away, if you’d rather not walk too far!

Browse the lively Pannier Market in Barnstaple, or spend a reviving day on Lundy Island; a designated Site of Specific Scientific Interest that boasts unique flora and diverse bird life.

The charming coastal villages of Hartland and Clovelly are in easy reach, too, with plenty of opportunity to browse independent shops, galleries, and cafés, until it’s time for another relaxing evening at Orchard Cottage.

Things to note

Check in after 4pm, check out before 10am. Travel cots and a highchair can be provided on request.

Current Offers

3% discount for one week stay and 5% for one-month stay