Lower Wadden Farmhouse and Annexe

4.9★

14 Guests
6 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

44 Customer Review(s)

Michaela
October 2024

“Great holiday house and annex,really clean as described,the grounds are beautiful.”

- Michaela, October 2024
Barbara August 2024

“This was a wonderful house for our family holiday.”

The space, comfort and quality and quantity of rooms and fittings made our stay relaxing and renewing. We loved being so far from the main road and enjoy the beautiful views across the landscape. We loved the hot tub, games room, play area - everything. The Southleigh Country Fayre was a perfect afternoon out and the local towns and beaches were lovely. Thank you. We're hoping to come again.

- Barbara, August 2024
Pamela August 2024

“We loved our stay.”

Owners very helpful and property was fabulous. Location suited us perfectly with fabulous views and countryside walks. Hot tub a great success with all the family plus the games room very popular. Love to repeat our visit in the future.

- Pamela, August 2024
David May 2024

“Great stay, lovely cottage and facilities, loads of room for all the family, Great kitchen for all your catering needs, hot tub was great and play area for the kids was fab.”

One small issue the games room pool table was of poor quality, but the table tennis table was great.

- David, May 2024
Enid May 2024

“Beautiful place .”

Thank you for a wonderful break. We have made some precious memories

- Enid, May 2024
Sheila March 2024

“Very large comfortable well equipped house and annex with nice garden.”

Lovely country views. Really enjoyed the hot tub and kids liked the trampoline too. People frequently comment on the fact that the internet doesn’t cover the whole house but this could easily be remedied by purchasing more Wi-Fi extenders (£8 each approx!)

- Sheila, March 2024
John December 2023

“Great property for large groups every think you could think of and more beautiful views and great walks”

- John, December 2023
Gillian August 2023

“Excellent spacious property with stunning views, very well equipped.”

The games room and hot tub were a huge hit with children and adults alike. A good location for visiting many attractions. Ideal for a family get together.

- Gillian, August 2023
Theresa May 2023

“Overall a terific property - great facilities, beautiful location (although local roads a bit challenging at times!”

), great attention to details all round. It was perfect for our family get together for a special occasion. Highly recommended.

- Theresa, May 2023
Marion October 2022

“It was a beautiful place, pictures didn’t do it justice.”

Everything you could need was there. The Wi-Fi wasn’t brilliant but that didn’t matter. The highlight for my grown up daughters was to feed the chickens every morning and collect the eggs for breakfast and the turkeys got used to being fed and used to wait down by the door until they went out with the food. Thankyou to the owners it was a fabulous holiday and hope to return.

- Marion, October 2022
Paula August 2022

“Our group of 7 adults and 4 children had a lovely stay at Lower Wadden Farm.”

The house and annexe are very comfortable and well-equipped, particularly the kitchen where there was a generous amount of crockery, cutlery, glassware and pans compared to other places we have stayed. The views from the front of the house over the valley were beautiful and we particularly enjoyed using the sun room for evening drinks. The kids loved feeding the chickens and collecting the fresh eggs! We didn't meet the owners but Jo was very helpful and forthcoming on the occasions that we spoke by phone. If I were to make any suggestions for improvement it would probably be that the main house could do with another shower cubicle, as there is only one walk-in shower between five bedrooms (the others are showers over baths but only one of these has a curtain so you can't really use the others for a proper shower). If that's not possible then the installation of shower curtains or screens on the other baths would help. Second small suggestion would be to provide towels for the hot tub - I understand that the owners don't want their towels used for the beach, which is perfectly reasonable and we were happy to bring beach towels, but it's unusual not to have any provided for hot tub users. Be aware that the whilst the house is not isolated as such (as there are several other properties on the farm) it is a fair distance up some narrow lanes from the nearest village so you will certainly be reliant on cars for the duration of your trip. If you don't fancy cooking every night or driving a few miles to eat out, then we can recommend a take-away from the fish & chip shop in Colyton, but put in a pre-order in the afternoon if you are a big group!

- Paula, August 2022
David August 2022

“A really good property that works well for a large group.”

Excellent standard. Great facilities.

- David, August 2022
Susan July 2022

“Another fantastic stay at lower wadden.”

The farmhouse is well equipped and plenty of space for our group of 14 plus 2 dogs. It’s a great base for exploring the Devon and Dorset area. Happy memories of meals together around the kitchen table, outdoor space and views and of course the hot tub.

- Susan, July 2022
John May 2022

“As other reviewers have commented, a really great property with the lack of reliable internet/mobile coverage the only downside for those not wanting a complete escape.”

The fact that I recently returned for a second stay despite this issue speaks volumes about the quality of the accommodation and the enjoyment we had staying here.

- John, May 2022
Alison April 2022

“A superb holiday, the children loved it especially the buggy ride to and from the archery.”

Jamie was really good , very friendly and very helpful. We were really pleased with the amount of tea, coffee, toilet rolls etc that was left for us. We couldn’t have asked for better and would highly recommend.

- Alison, April 2022
Nigel March 2022

“Lovely accommodation and rural setting.”

Good games room and facilities for family. Very clean and spacious house. It was a privilege to spend a week with our family at Lower Wadden.

- Nigel, March 2022
David February 2022

“The only downside was the lack of decent Wi-Fi.”

One of our party had to leave early and return to Birmingham as he could not connect for a Zoom meeting. Not ideal on a family holiday during half term.

- David, February 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry for the disruptions caused to your holiday. Unfortunately, as you can imagine, we can never guarantee the strength of WiFi, especially in our rural properties. We always urge guests to contact us if they need to use the WiFi for anything specific like work prior to booking. - The Helpful Holidays Team Property Owner
Diana February 2022

“All my family aged from 8 to 76 years shared a week in Lower Wadden.”

All thoroughly enjoyed living in this large spacious house,in a beautiful rural location. The children loved feeding the chickens daily and visiting the horses and other animals. The hot tub was the favourite though with both children and adults. We all enjoyed walking the beaches at Branscombe, Seaton ,Lyme and Sidmouth. Every room had tv's but no connection to Internet to enable netflix or the like Very poor WiFi so not always able to make calls on mobiles,Not a problem for me personally I can live without it .Some however needed connections for work. All my family agreed they would love to come again to this charming area of Devon. Thanks. Diana Langford. 11th-18th March 2022.

- Diana, February 2022
David December 2021

“Brilliant time, in a well equipped, clean, warm and comfortable holiday house.”

No complaints whatsoever and would love to return. Only problems we encountered were today with Internet connection, but assume this might be down to location? Also some sharper cooking knives would be welcome - several of us are either chefs or keen cooks.

- David, December 2021
Paul December 2021

“Everything was exactly as we would have wished.”

Great kitting out of the house. Quiet, comfortable, lots of space, just a great place to spend a week getting away from it all.

- Paul, December 2021
Graeme November 2021

“Fabulous place to stay”

- Graeme, November 2021
Jane November 2021

“The farmhouse is just huge and was everything listed and so much more.”

Have never stayed in a holiday let that was so well equipped and well thought out for guests. We wanted for nothing! Had an amazing few days, lots to do within a short drive. Will definitely plan to return to explore the estate more. Will never forget those views!

- Jane, November 2021
Helen September 2021

“Fabulous cottage….”

Well laid out, clean and had all facilities needed and equipment… only slight negative was showers were a bit hit and miss with temperature and poor WiFi but when you go to a remote farm the WiFi should not be a priority anyway… xxxx

- Helen, September 2021
Philip August 2021

“Fabulous place would consider going back but the price for 2022 is way over the top.”

But thanks for the holiday.

- Philip, August 2021
Peter August 2021

“The farm is in a beautiful location - a little isolated but that was fine with us.”

Perfect for a large family/group with plenty of space. Ideal for dogs and children with enclosed areas and a games area. We all loved the hot tub. The house was fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. Our only criticism is that there did not appear to be any arrangements for recycling - everything went to landfill. However we did manage to find a recycling centre near Honiton which could be advertised in the excellent information pack provided. Thank you for n excellent holiday.

- Peter, August 2021
Janet July 2021

“It was so well equipped and such a comfortable property.”

Enough items to keep the children amused. The animals being an added attraction, especially being able to feed the chicken and collect some eggs.

- Janet, July 2021
Bruce July 2021

“Great House, wonderful views.”

Tons of space and things to do.

- Bruce, July 2021
Rashmi September 2020

“This was a delightful farmhouse stay with the family.”

We enjoyed nice walks around the area seeing the ducks, alpacas, and cooking the fresh eggs from the chickens each morning. The house was lovely and warm with lots of space and areas to eat as a family. The bedrooms were spacious. We enjoyed utilising the electric barbeque especially as the weather was warm. The hot tub was easy to use and added to the experience. On a slight negative note, the WiFi was very slow and only worked in limited regions of the house. Additionally, the games' room was very tight, as well as being on a slight slope. The net on the table tennis table is broken; it could do with a refurbishment. Otherwise we were very happy with our stay.

- Rashmi, September 2020
Sarah September 2020

“We had an amazing time there’s so much room in the house and the annexe is really big, very clean and lots of cleaning equipment, toilet roll, hand wash if your staying for a weekend you won’t need any of this.”

We ordered a food shop which was a great idea as your in the country side. Tesco’s is a couple of miles away. 9 of us stayed with a dog you do not feel cramped in. Hot tub is huge plenty of out door space to sit outside if you want to. The views are spectacular. Joanne is an amazing hostess. We would definitely stay again.

- Sarah, September 2020
Val August 2020

“Stunning property with amazing views.”

Everything and more provided for a lovely family holiday with toddlers, teenagers and older family members.Annexe was added bonus as was hot tub which was top favourite by all.Weather could have been kinder at times but didnt deter this family.Felt very secure and away from the madding world. Would definitely recommend to larger family groups.

- Val, August 2020
Nicola December 2019

“Quick response to queries”

- Nicola, December 2019
Diana December 2019

“The house was fantastic, so clean, and had everything we could of possible ...”

The house was fantastic, so clean, and had everything we could of possible needed, set in such a pretty surrounding, my daughter had come over from Australia first time in 7 years, so it was an extra special time for us all, we have already discussed that we will return, would thoroughly recommend this beautiful house and the owner was extremely helpful, many thanks the Bradley family

- Diana, December 2019
Savrin August 2019

“This place was amazing my whole family enjoyed the week we stayed.”

The kids had the most fun with the farm animals and the peacock that visited us daily and let the kids fed it by hand. Getting fresh eggs for breakfast from the chickens was a great experience for the kids. This place had the most beautiful views. The house was bigger than I thought it was going to be which was a bonus. We will definitely be going again. Thank you Sykes cottages

- Savrin, August 2019
Kathryn July 2019

“Good access to different beaches and lovely location for walking.”

The actual property was great for children, hot tub,trampoline and feeding the chickens. The property and garden felt safe and secure and far away from urban life.

- Kathryn, July 2019
Catherine May 2019

“Was even better than the pictures, very spacious, hot tub, garden and surroundings were well above expectations.”

Very well equipped and loved being able to wander around to see animals and eggs to collect every day was a real bonus. Thank you for a fantastic family holiday that will be memories for the whole family forever.

- Catherine, May 2019
David May 2019

“The Farmhouse and Annexe were superb for our weekend of 11 adults and 3 dogs with plenty of room and the hot tub was always in use later on in the evening and was the star attraction for the35 to 45 year olds.”

My wife and i stayed for the remainder of the weekand enjoyed visiting nearby coastal resorts.All in all a brilliant holiday.

- David, May 2019
Clare May 2019

“Four generations of us each loved this holiday home .”

. so many lovely extras such as collecting eggs, fishing, hot tub. Very spacious comfy accommodation and lovely welcome. Highly recommend.

- Clare, May 2019
Janet May 2019

“With six young grandchildren on board this site was the best we have been to by far.”

Garden was private and enclosed and the whole area was child friendly. The children loved the animals and was delighted to get involved with feeding them. Owner Joanne was lovely.A wonderful time was had by adults and children alike. Hot tub games room and private play area were a great hit. House itself was very roomy and comfortable. A great place to take a holiday with family.

- Janet, May 2019
David April 2019

“The cottages and the annexe were ideal for our large group of 14, age range of 4 ...”

The cottages and the annexe were ideal for our large group of 14, age range of 4 to 75 The children liked the animals, and feeding the chickens, the games room, and the trampoline in the enclosed garden There were so many rooms in the cottage and TV sets it suited everyone The adults especially liked the Sauna, and the fact there was almost a bathroom for reach bedroom Lower Wadden Farm was situated in quite spectacular countryside, but near enough to visit many of the local resorts It is certainly on our must visit again list

- David, April 2019
Bonnie February 2019

“We had a brilliant time staying at Lower Wadden Farmhouse.”

A really well equipped place and plenty of space for our boys to roam and explore. Collecting fresh eggs each morning from the hen house was a nice touch. The owners were very friendly and happy to help. Would highly recommend.

- Bonnie, February 2019
Adam September 2018

“Extremely lovely holiday house set around stunning views.”

Lovely weekend away!

- Adam, September 2018
Susan July 2018

“We were 7 adults and 4 children.”

Everyone seemed to think it was a good choice. Children enjoyed hot-tub and games room. And no-one seemed to get bored. Are steps inside the house which can be a bit tricky, especially upstairs at night. We and one of our adult daughters took rooms at the end where there were steps up to a bathroom. And put all the children, including a four-year old, in rooms at the other end.

- Susan, July 2018
Ashley June 2018

“Fantastic house great holiday will be returning.”

- Ashley, June 2018
Tracy May 2018

“Lower Wadden Farm is an ideal base for exploring the local area and the Jurassic Coast.”

Three families ranging in age from 50 to 7 spent a week here for half term. The property itself is very well-equipped, comfortable beds and lots of space for everyone. The hot tub is fantastic - especially after a long day walking or exploring the beach. The owner was also lovely - communicating really well and making sure everything was ok. I would definitely recommend this property.

- Tracy, May 2018

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Summary

Five bedrooms in the main house: 2 x king size double, 3 x twin
Three bathrooms with baths, hand showers, WCs, basins, one with separate shower
Ground floor hall
Two sitting rooms, one with electric fire
Conservatory
Kitchen/breakfast room
Utility room
Ground floor WC with basin
One family bedroom in the single storey annexe with king size bed and two singles
Bathroom with corner bath, hand shower, separate shower, WC, basin
Open plan living space with seating area, dining area and kitchen and French windows
Central heating with electric fires
Microwave, electric range-style cooker with 5 burners/2 ovens/separate grill, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Off road parking for six cars
Childrens' play area, barbecue, hot tub
Three well-behaved dogs welcome, first dog included, extra dogs at £75 per dog, per week
Sorry no smoking

The property

About a mile from Southleigh, a large house beautifully converted from a barn (G191), a large farmhouse (G190) and two detached cottages (G192, G193), all high on a hillside above a picturesque valley, with almost 180 degree views of amazing rolling countryside.

They are surrounded by around 200 acres of fields and bluebell woods which you are welcome to wander and enjoy deer and badger watching, the stream, lake (fishing), duck pond (carp fishing) and the gorgeous views.

Caterers can be recommended.

On the 200 acre farmstead which you are welcome to wander, Lower Wadden Farmhouse is south-facing and detached with an attached annexe, garden (furniture, barbecue, swing, slide, climbing frame), a summer house/games room (half-sized pool table, table tennis, table football) and, in the large central courtyard between the house and its annexe, a covered hot tub and trampoline.

Inside the farmhouse, plenty of room to relax.

Low step from entrance lobby to hall.

Two living rooms (TVs/DVDs, Wii) - one with door to central courtyard - the other enormous with plenty of comfy seating, electric flame-effect fire and door to light and sunny conservatory (overlooking the fabulous view, French windows to the patio).

Step down to dining room.

Large kitchen/breakfast room (dishwasher, combi-microwave, electric range-style cooker with 5 burners/2 ovens/separate grill, 3 steps up to living room).

Utility room (washing machine, tumble drier, fridge-freezer, sink) and door to courtyard.

Downstairs loo.

Oak floors downstairs.

Two staircases (stairgates) up to five bedrooms - two double (5' beds, TV/DVD, one with valley views); a twin (TV/DVD) with view over courtyard and sloping ceiling; another twin (TV) with views of the valley; and a third small twin (TV) overlooking the courtyard with part sloping ceiling; three bathrooms (suites - one with hand-shower and sloping ceiling; one with hand-shower, separate shower and sloping ceiling; and 3 steps up to one with corner bath plus hand-shower).The single-storey annexe overlooks the courtyard.

Open-plan living (TV/DVD)/dining/kitchen (microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine) with large French windows to the courtyard and hot tub; a family bedroom with 5' bed and two singles (one a truckle) and TV; bathroom (suite with corner bath plus hand-shower and separate shower).

The annexe is suitable for people with limited mobility.

Damages Deposit £250.

There is plenty of space both inside and out, and plenty to do and see.

Southleigh: an unspoilt and off-the-beaten-track village (church, annual August show) in a valley 3 miles from Colyton (shops, pubs).

Honiton (mainline railway station), 7½ miles; Exeter airport, 20; the beaches/sea at Branscombe and Beer, 4; Sidmouth (seaside town), 8; and pretty Lyme Regis, 9.

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Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

SOUTHLEIGH

Beer is a small picturesque fishing village on the south Devon coast between Seaton and Branscombe. The shingle beach is very sheltered, backed by limestone cliffs and was once fertile smuggling territory, plus contraband was hidden in nearby caves, which are now a popular tourist attraction. Beer is situated on the stretch of Devon coastline, known as the Jurassic Coast, a designated World Heritage Site, and the village offers sloping streets lined with picturesque stone houses and cottages built on many different levels of the steep valley sides. There are a good range of shops, friendly cafes, restaurants and pubs in Beer, plus just outside the village is the popular Pecorama Gardens, which are perched on the hill overlooking Lyme Bay. Pecorama boasts the Beer Heights Light Railway and indoor model railway exhibition, along with a children's' play area. Beer is a unique Devon fishing village and a great place to stay.

Note: No Hen/Stag parties accepted.
Note: This property is best for a maximum of 12 adults

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great holiday house and annex,really clean as described,the grounds are beautiful.”

“This was a wonderful house for our family holiday.”

“We loved our stay.”

“Great stay, lovely cottage and facilities, loads of room for all the family, Great kitchen for all your catering needs, hot tub was great and play area for the kids was fab.”

“Beautiful place .”

“Very large comfortable well equipped house and annex with nice garden.”

“Great property for large groups every think you could think of and more beautiful views and great walks”

“Excellent spacious property with stunning views, very well equipped.”

“Overall a terific property - great facilities, beautiful location (although local roads a bit challenging at times!”

“It was a beautiful place, pictures didn’t do it justice.”

“Our group of 7 adults and 4 children had a lovely stay at Lower Wadden Farm.”

“A really good property that works well for a large group.”

“Another fantastic stay at lower wadden.”

“As other reviewers have commented, a really great property with the lack of reliable internet/mobile coverage the only downside for those not wanting a complete escape.”

“A superb holiday, the children loved it especially the buggy ride to and from the archery.”

“Lovely accommodation and rural setting.”

“The only downside was the lack of decent Wi-Fi.”

“All my family aged from 8 to 76 years shared a week in Lower Wadden.”

“Brilliant time, in a well equipped, clean, warm and comfortable holiday house.”

“Everything was exactly as we would have wished.”

“Fabulous place to stay”

“The farmhouse is just huge and was everything listed and so much more.”

“Fabulous cottage….”

“Fabulous place would consider going back but the price for 2022 is way over the top.”

“The farm is in a beautiful location - a little isolated but that was fine with us.”

“It was so well equipped and such a comfortable property.”

“Great House, wonderful views.”

“This was a delightful farmhouse stay with the family.”

“We had an amazing time there’s so much room in the house and the annexe is really big, very clean and lots of cleaning equipment, toilet roll, hand wash if your staying for a weekend you won’t need any of this.”

“Stunning property with amazing views.”

“Quick response to queries”

“The house was fantastic, so clean, and had everything we could of possible ...”

“This place was amazing my whole family enjoyed the week we stayed.”

“Good access to different beaches and lovely location for walking.”

“Was even better than the pictures, very spacious, hot tub, garden and surroundings were well above expectations.”

“The Farmhouse and Annexe were superb for our weekend of 11 adults and 3 dogs with plenty of room and the hot tub was always in use later on in the evening and was the star attraction for the35 to 45 year olds.”

“Four generations of us each loved this holiday home .”

“With six young grandchildren on board this site was the best we have been to by far.”

“The cottages and the annexe were ideal for our large group of 14, age range of 4 ...”

“We had a brilliant time staying at Lower Wadden Farmhouse.”

“Extremely lovely holiday house set around stunning views.”

“We were 7 adults and 4 children.”