Tracy made us feel very welcome with a tour of her veg patch complete with a taster session of fruit and veg for our 2 year old, a visit to her Alpacas and use of their wellies for walks in the area. The loft was cosy, comfortable and warm. Thanks for a lovely and memorable stay

Tracey was extremely welcoming and helpful to the three of us. She was happy to meet us late on a Friday night when we arrived. Her apartment is very cosy. The seating area outside was wonderful for breakfast. The location is fabulous and very peaceful. We loved mixing with her alpacas and having two of her cats visit us and walking from the flat across the fields to the ruins of an abbey. We had a lovely, long weekend and hope to return.

Brilliant location and lovely apartment. We stayed with our 21month old who loved the alpacas and cats. The apartment was beautifully done and lots of lovely finishing touches. Tracey made us feel very at home and we hope to come back!

Some friends and I stayed for two nights at the Old Kennels as we were in the area for a wedding nearby. The property was lovely with gorgeous detailing throughout ranging from picnic baskets for use, kids activities, games and all sorts.Tracey the host was extremely helpful and so friendly, offering us guidance on all our questions. The views from the property are exquisite and we would recommend going for a walk around the area, of course making sure to say hello to the alpacas on your way past. The house is gorgeous and I would 100% stay here again. A little piece of heaven!

Tracy was great and made us feel totally at home. It was a beautiful place, and we had a lovely time.

We had a really enjoyable stay in this gorgeous loft in Devon. The location was so beautiful and tranquil, accommodation was delightful with lots of really lovely personal touches in the design and service of the property. Tracey was really welcoming and incredibly accommodating - we had a truly magical escape from London for the weekend!

We were made to feel extremely welcome by Tracey who then showed us around her amazing loft which was very comfortable and a delight to stay in... Tracey also provided a great list of local places to eat. We tried the first one on the list - The Catherine Wheel pub and had a fantastic meal there. Tracey has a wealth of local knowledge and contacts and even had wellies to lend us for a local walk.

Since the moment I met Tracy I knew our stay in her lovely loft would be outstanding. Great hosts, great location for a quiet break in the countryside, great accommodation... We wished we stayed longer. I will visit Tracey again for sure!

Peace & quiet, seclusion, and a hot tub. Great weekend, would stay again.

lovely and comfortable lodge with everything we needed for a relaxing mid-week break, would definitely recommend! thanks

Lovely place, staff very friendly

We had a wonderful break away. The lodge is really lovely clean and well maintained. Everything we needed was provided including a lovely little welcome basket (tea coffee ect) and toiletries. The kitchen was also well equipped and spotlessly clean. The lady that checked us in was really helpful and let us know where the little shop and local takeaway were and also how to work the heating and hot tub. The hot tub was lovely even though the weather was terrible. We will be back xx

Fantastic lodge, very modern and clean! Hot tub was lovely!! Had a great weekend away! :)

Amazing weekend away with my fiancé

We used this as a place to rest our head for a wedding in Honiton and loved it! Would definitely recommend for a holiday, lovely facilities, obviously new and well looked after, ample parking and use of a private hot tub! They also allowed us to check in early so we didn't need to leave the wedding to check in - Thank you!

We had an absolutely fantastic time and Penny was superb. Very kind, flexible and available. The house was a dream as were the grounds as an added bonus. Well worth a walk! Very much appreciated the added touches of luxury such as hand soaps, candles and items! The small things go a long way.

We had a fantastic stay in this lovely cottage. The views surrounding the cottage were beautiful. It was a great cottage to stay in while visiting many friends down in Devon. Even had some friends over for lunch with their babies which was great fun. The cottage is spacious and has everything you need. Sarah and Sheamus were very pleasant and helpful on arrival. We would definately stay again!

Lottie was welcoming and helpful from the moment the booking was made. She asked for our dietary requirements before we arrived, the only request we had was soy milk for coffee but it was dealt with. The room was very clean, the beds were comfortable and she even had a variety of type pillows to suit everyone! Breakfast was the highlight of the stay she offered a wide range of fresh fruit granola, yogurts and even figs from her own garden, more special touches such as home made jams etc. Even the view from the breakfast table was stunning overlooking her beautiful garden. We were also offered a cooked breakfast which was made PERFECTLY! The only complaint I have is I may put on a few pounds from the breakfast and we only stayed one night! That you Lottie, we had a lovely time and if we are to visit Devon region again for sure we will book a stay with you!

We had an excellent one night stay with Lottie and her welcoming family. We were extremely well looked after and wished we could have stayed for longer. A very nice, quiet rural location and very comfortable room which was large enough for us and our two boys. Michelle.

We've just had a fantastic stay with Lottie and her husband who made us, our children and dog very welcome in their beautiful home. After arriving late in the evening, we all slept really well in our comfortable room and woke next morning to a delicious breakfast with lots to choose from. The beautiful setting made for such a relaxing start to our holiday and we can thoroughly recommend staying here.

The whole experience was excellent. The host was very helpful in every way. Great room and facilities. Lovely breakfast.

Lottie has a beautiful home set in an idyllic location, absolutely perfect for a quiet getaway. Her whole family (including Hattie the dog!) were incredibly friendly and welcoming and despite us only staying for one night (a good friend of ours was getting married at the nearby Lakeview Manor), it felt like a home away from home. The room itself was large and clean. The beds were exceptionally comfortable. The sheets & pillowcases were perfectly white. The bathroom was sparkling and it was clear that her and her family take great pride in where they live. Breakfast the following morning was a delight. Lottie asked right off the bat whether either of us had any special dietry requirements (which we didn't, but the fact she has the ability to accommodate this is very refreshing). The morning spread of fresh summer berries, yoghurts, cereals, breads, cooked options and teas, coffees and fruit juices was superb and complimented by the dining area being bright and airy overlooking the Blackmore hills. This is the fourth Airbnb property I have booked and stayed in. I am yet to be disappointed with anyone in any way, but no matter how many plaudits I have deservedly given the other properties I have stayed in, nobody yet beats this one. This would be my first choice if I was ever to come back to the area hands down.

My family and I had a lovely relaxing night stay at Lottie's beautiful home. Lottie and her family made us feel really welcome. If we hadn't been travelling to Cornwall we would have stayed longer. Lovely large and airy family room and excellent homemade pancakes for breakfast ( my sons request!)

Lottie's a wonderful host and so accommodating. We arrived too late to eat dinner in any pubs nearby but she went out of her way to ensure we were fed! The house was gorgeous and we felt right at home.

Staying with Lottie was like home from home. The room is spacious, comfortable and light with the bathroom just across the landing. It had lovely farmhouse feel about it. I had a warm welcome from Lottie even though it was quite late when I arrived. Breakfast was available for whenever I wanted and (not normally a fussy eater) I happened to be on a gluten free diet. I sprung this on Lottie the evening I arrived and in the morning I was presented with rice flour pancakes. She had really gone the extra mile to accommodate me. I only wished I could have stayed longer to have enjoyed the surroundings more (I was on a two day course in the area). It is a very peaceful and picturesque spot, perfect for returning to after a long day. I hope to return in the future and highly recommend the accommodation.

We had the best time at this beautiful cottage. It was stocked with everything we needed including lovely comfortable bed sheets and towels. The grounds were stunning and kept emaculate. The owner Liz was so inviting and truly look after us on our arrival and thereafter if we had any quieries on the local surroundings. Our dog was also made very welcome. I highly recommed staying here and won't hesitate in returning with my family or maybe next time with friends. We thank you for such a delightful experience. Claire and family :-)

We had a lovely long weekend at Hutchinghayes for a family birthday. The barn was beautifully decorated and well equipped, also having an excellent view over the lake on the stunning grounds. Sadly the weather left a bit to be desired but the barn was so cosy that we were happy to wait it out indoors next to the fire. The barn is well situated for exploring the Devon/Dorset border and we hope to visit again in the future.

Stunning house and location, with large and extensive gardens. The perfect place to relax and recharge, with easy access to the Devonshire coast for those wanting to explore. Liz was an excellent host, making us feel at ease, and giving us great insight into the surrounding area. Could not recommend highly enough.

We had a very enjoyable stay at Orchard Barn. It was very well equipped, clean, spacious and surrounded by beautiful house gardens in a wonderful location. We booked the house for a small family party and it proved perfect for this despite awful weather! The hosts provided two high-chairs for us and had also offered cots which we didn't require. I would happily recommend it for a weekend in the country.

Greg and Fiona made us very welcome and told us all about the area and where to go and what to do. The tea and mince pies went down a treat! This is a lovely place to stay. There is a wood burning stove in the dining / sitting area, which really adds to the homeliness of the place. It's warm and cosy, perfect after a days walking in the hills. The house is surrounded by fields and hedges and woodland, and really accessible on the A30 / A303 - easy to find. Close by you can walk up to the tumulus for an amazing view of the area. We stayed over Christmas, and walked over the Blackdown hills and drove down to the Jurassic coast for fossil hunting and wonderful cliff / coastal walks, stunning views across the bays, shimmering with the soft colours of winter. Honiton is a market town, with lots of interesting shops, proper butchers, bakers, grocers, a post office and supermarkets on the periphery. The house was very clean, with 2 bathrooms (one for mum and dad). The room in the roof is ideal for a large family, who can watch films on the TV screen, lying on the massive bean bags. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. And would recommend this to everyone.

Fiona welcomed us with a confirmation email, and there was a welcome tray of tea milk etc. They left us do our own thing from the well equiped house which was great and seemed to be on hand if were to need them. A very well located base near Honiton to explore Devon, both north and south. The house is in a rural location but is in a small farm business park so is not as remote as we expected, but the house itself is excellent.

Lovely place to stay in a lovely area, we really enjoyed ourselves. Fiona and Greg were very welcoming, and even gave us a great lunch recommendation for Lyme Regis (Hix). The place was spotless and grounds beautiful

What a lovely stay. Just one problem, we didn't stay for long enough. This is a great location for families and folks who enjoy beautiful English country walks and the seaside. I stayed with my wife and four children and the Barn was perfect. Greg, Fiona and family made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. We will definitely be back as we never managed to find time to walk to the iron age fort or the magical wood.

We had a fabulous Christmas at orchard barn, the cottage was extremely spacious for 6 of us, and there was a very well equipped kitchen to cook our Christmas dinner. The walks were splendid and beaches not far away, sidmouth was 20 mins away and allows dogs in the winter months Fiona was fabulous and looked after us throughout our stay and giving us bits and bobs that we had forgotten! The under floor hearing made sure we were all toasty and the wood burner was very effective! Was a perfect get away we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves

We booked the cottage because we were going to a wedding a Deer Park. The cottage was in a good location with only a short drive to the town's high street and the wedding venue. The owners were very helpful in providing local taxi numbers before we arrived as we were not from the area. The cottage was a nice size for 6 adults to stay in comfortably and they made the cottage very welcoming by leaving bread, milk and tea and coffee. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.

This is an amazing location surrounded by beautiful countryside and views from the grounds. The barn is comfortable and well equipped and Gregg and Fiona kept us well informed and made sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. I would recommend it highly.

Lovely stay in a nice little cottage. We stayed in Helen's place whilst we were down for a friends wedding in the local area. The place itself is very comfortable, with its own fully equipped kitchen. The garden outside is really nice as well and perfect to sit in on a sunny day. Helen was a great host and had cream tea (along with other essential items) waiting for us when we arrived which was very nice of her. Many thanks Helen. Note - a car is pretty much essential to get around this area.

Just got back from our stay at this beautiful getaway home. We were welcomed by Helens husband who despite, having to open the gate in the pouring rain for us, was so very friendly. He showed us to the holiday home, which is on the grounds of where they live, and made sure we were all settled in and that we had everything before he left us to unpack. We also met one of their beautiful dogs, ethel, who was just so friendly and took a liking to us as we had a mooch around the garden and had a look into the opening acres of land around! ! The village itself is a very small village, with only 10 minutes drive until you reach the m5 again and you can explore more in Devon!! We spent one day in exmouth and the following day in exeter, then returned to our holiday home, lit the log fire, made made a hot chocolate and sat back and watched films. It's the perfect holiday home, if you you wanted to drive somewhere, walk somewhere or simply sit in and relax in front of the log fire. I would highly recommend this place to stay, and want to say a massive thank you again!!!

The property is delightful and not far off the middle of nowhere in idyllic countryside. Its exactly as described and Helen is an host par excellence. Fresh flowers, and a welcome basket with wine, cream tea and eggs was a very generous touch. The down side was the usual one when you are in the middle of nowhere - poor phone and internet signals! The cottage has everything you need, and plenty of tourist information. I do hope I can go back there in the summer to enjoy it in good weather.

Before we even set off to 'a walkers paradise' Helen had given us full direction a list of local pubs to stop and have dinner at and all the local taxi numbers. Her communication was prompt and informative. Unfortunately due to work commitments we weren't able to stop at one of the pubs she suggested for dinner. When we arrived the apartment was exactly as pictured. A fridge stocked with a bottle of wine was a most welcome surprise on arrival after a rather slow journey down. After a good nights sleep we were greeted with fresh eggs and jam from Helen and also got to meet Ethel the french bulldog and Reggie the English bull terrier (I say meet we pretty much stole them and invited them in for some cuddles). Helen advised us on the best place to go get cash before we headed off to the wedding, she even offered to drive us to the venue and later gave us (via phone) extra taxi numbers to try. I would highly recommend staying here, Helen was always at hand if needed, but not intrusive, the perfect host.

This is a gorgeous little cottage with a stunning garden and the photos don't convey how pretty and comfortable it is. Helen was very welcoming and had provided a lovely cream tea. We're tempted to come back in the autumn as it would be a cosy bolthole after a long walk in the beautiful local countryside.

Helen was great with communication before our stay and helping with local taxi numbers and detailed directions. We found the place easily with her help. The property is like a little holiday home built in their garden which means you share their drive and their wonderful garden. The property itself was clean and well stocked with things like tea, coffee, milk, breakfast food etc. and a lovely touch of some scones with clotted cream! The only odd thing was that there were no towels so we had to go out and buy some but it's possible they just forgot to put some out for us (we couldn't find anywhere that said they were or weren't included so maybe it was wrong of us to presume). Other than that, a lovely little property that was perfect for our short stay while we went to a friend's wedding at nearby Escot House. Thank you very much!

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Clare is always a fantastic and easy going host

We had a perfect weekend, Clare and Gee couldn't have been more helpful. The log burner was going when we arrived and there was milk in the fridge, eggs, bread etc.

Beautiful caravan, beautiful countryside. We had a lovely stay! Hosts (including animals) great. X

Thank you so much for your warm and friendly hospitality! My friend and I spent three nights at Clare and G's cozy haven in the middle of the countryside and were very sad to leave. The caravan was spacious and clean and very comfortably accommodated the two of us. We had everything we needed and you could tell that they had both put a lot of work into the caravan to insure that that everything worked like clockwork. They also us with firewood so we could make our own little fire outside the caravan and had a very spacious outdoor space. Roasting vegetables and marshmallows underneath the stars was definitely a highlight of our stay. The surroundings were very peaceful and we had some great walks in the area. I cannot fault the place and so grateful for the hosts generous and kind spirit which made all the difference to our holiday. THANK YOU! When can we book our next visit!!??

Had a lovely stay, its a great place to go with kids. Thanks for your hospitality Clare.

Like all previous reviews I can only whole heartedly agree that Clare and Gee are marvellous hosts and the caravan is something very special indeed. Clare has a good eye for putting the right things into the caravan to make it feel cosy yet quirky and fun too. I had serious lifestyle envy and really didn't want to leave. I cant imagine anyone being disappointed with the whole experience and have raved about it to all my friends! I cant even think how it could be improved, it was perfect.

A great couple of nights away with my two children aged 3&8yrs. Clare was great with them, letting them feed the animals and collect the eggs. A lovely caravan and enough space for us and a very comfy bed. Plenty of food for breakfast and the fresh eggs were yummy. Can't wait to go back in the summer and take my husband too. A fantastic place to stay and will be recommending to all. Thanks Clare

Everything we wanted and more! What a perfect retreat. The caravan was quirky and had everything we needed. We were so glad we got to enjoy a night sitting out the second night. So peaceful. Clare was a great host. We have two young children who absolutely loved it there with the animals. A definite recommendation for anyone... you will love it!

We had a lovely stay and the peaceful old barn was wonderful. Both Gareth and Alison went out of their way to make us comfortable. The location is indeed very peaceful and we would not hesitate to stay again.

The accommodation is absolutely lovely, clean modern and everything you would want for a weekend away. All the bedding and towels were as new and everything you could think of was provided in the kitchen. Gareth and Alison were a pleasure to deal with and were easily contactable when we had any queries.

The barn is very comfortable, clean and warm and in the most beautiful countryside. The walks around the barn are amazing. We would definately recommend the barn and staying with such friendly hosts.

The host was very kind and quick in responding to our needs and questions. The location was very beautiful, perfect for taking a stroll in a picturesque Devon landscape.

Wonderfully quiet and peaceful. We live in a very rural location and prefer to stay somewhere similar so this was perfect. Comfortable and well equipped, a very pleasant place to stay. Could do with blackout or thicker blinds/curtains upstairs but otherwise perfect. WiFi was better than at home but no mobile reception .

It was a really nice place and we were given good information and a friendly welcome. The area was also beautiful. It is very peaceful and feels very remote, but it is actually in very a convenient spot near the M5.

Stayed at the property for a short weekend break with my family. Lovely barn conversion and very nice to arrive in the evening to a bottle of wine, bread, milk and cereal for breakfast. The property is comfortable, clean and in a fantastic rural location. Gareth and Alison were excellent hosts allowing access to their gardens and land for the kids to play. They absolutely loved the rope swing and zip wire! There's zero mobile coverage here, so use of wifi would have been a bonus. Saw the router in the barn, but no password anywhere. Not a huge problem though as the point of the trip was to get away from modernity.

Gareth et Alyson nous ont tout de suite accueilli en nous mettant à l'aise. Une vieille demeure de charme avec un magnifique environnement situé au calme loin des bruits de la ville.