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Southcott Farm Cottage

Sheldon, Devon (Ref. 1100019)

4.9

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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54 Customer Review(s)

  • Gill

    “We have recently enjoyed a lovely stay at Southcott Farm Cottage.”

    The cottage is cosy & furnished to a high standard. The beds are so comfortable. One of the first self catering cottages we have stayed in that provided shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, & hand wash in the bathroom & kitchen & enough toilet rolls to last our stay. Also the kitchen is well equipped. On our arrival Amber had kindly left scones, cream & jam (delicious) milk, butter, bread, biscuits & granola. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate & an assortment of various teas were also provided. There ...

    The cottage is cosy & furnished to a high standard. The beds are so comfortable. One of the first self catering cottages we have stayed in that provided shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, & hand wash in the bathroom & kitchen & enough toilet rolls to last our stay. Also the kitchen is well equipped. On our arrival Amber had kindly left scones, cream & jam (delicious) milk, butter, bread, biscuits & granola. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate & an assortment of various teas were also provided. There is no need to bring anything other than your daily food. Dogs are also catered for with towels, bowls, dog treats & dog tags. Amber is very welcoming & is happy to provide information on the local area. We thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub before sitting in the lounge in front of the log burner. I can highly recommend the cottage especially if you have pups like us.

    - Gill, September 2024

    Gill & Mark lovely to welcome you to our cottage, I’m delighted you had a relaxing time and home away from home. We would love to have you come back sometime. Thank you for choosing us. Property Owner

Summary

  • Sykes Gem Awards 2024 Silver winner for Best Pet Friendly Property
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin (can be super king-size on request)
  • Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living room/diner
  • Electric heating with wood burning stove (logs including for the duration of your stay)
  • The burner will be laid for your arrival
  • Double Rangemaster oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher
  • Smart TV with ROKU, WiFi and selection games and books
  • Power and fuel for wood burning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off road parking for two cars
  • Terraced garden with table, chairs, chimnea, Gas BBQ and hot tub
  • Four well behaved pets welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 3 miles, pub 3.3 miles

The property

Located in the small hamlet of Sheldon, near Honiton, Southcott Farm Cottage is a lovely, stone built, pet-friendly cottage in Devon.

Set in the heart of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and with wonderful woodland walks and superb mountain biking right from your door, it's a perfect rural retreat for couples, friends or a family of four.

Arrive to your own dedicated parking spaces, before making your way through the neat terraced garden to the picturesque cottage.

You're immediately welcomed by a newly fitted, traditional shaker style kitchen where you can prepare delicious meals for your group on the enormous feature Rangemaster oven.

The charming sitting room, complete with a wood burning stove is the perfect spot to unwind with a game or book after the day's adventures, Relax on the sofa and catch up with a favourite show or movie on the TV.

When it's time to rest, climb the stairs to discover two well-appointed bedrooms: a king-size and a twin (can be super king on request), both served by the sparkling family bathroom where a decadent roll top bath tub is ideal to soak your cares away.

During the summer months, make dinner an alfresco affair and enjoy some quality family time in the fabulous garden; here you'll find a chimnea, table and chairs, BBQ and bubbling hot tub - it's a brilliantly social outside space to be enjoyed throughout the year.

Your canine companions are very welcome too; with access to a pretty picnic lake there's plenty of space to stretch their legs and dog walking is available on request with the friendly homeowner.

Your pooches will also receive their very own welcome pack!

Horses are welcome too by prior arrangement and DIY stabling and livery are available.

Start your day with a stroll around the lake or try your hand at a spot of trout fishing whilst admiring your picture-postcard setting before heading to a nearby pub for a well-earned lunch.

Take a short journey to Honiton, a large market town with a variety of eateries, as well as the All Hallows Museum displaying handmade lace for which the town is famous.

With the beauty of East Devon on your doorstep, walkers and wildlife lovers will be in their element; there is much to do within a very short distance of the cottage including seasonal tennis and indoor swimming (subject to availability and small local fee), wander through heathland and wooded valleys scattered with nature reserves, such as Lower Bruckland Farm and Holyford Woods, whilst the breath-taking Jurassic coast is a must for unforgettable coastal paths.

Devon’s award winning Blackdown Hills Dog and Puppy park within 5 mins walk of the property.

Horse-riding is available within an hours drive and good golfing can be found at both Honiton and Tiverton.

The Devon and Somerset Gliding Club and Dunkeswell Parachute centre are also within a short drive.

Lyme Regis perfect for a family day out by the sea with the Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, Monmouth Beach and Langmoor and Lister gardens for the best picnic spots, whilst Seaton is just a little further south; pack your clubs for a game at Axe Cliff Golf Club, ride the vintage tramlines along Seaton Tramway and stop for lunch at The Hideaway overlooking the idyllic shingle beach.

Southcott Farm is the perfect spot from which to discover the delights of Devon.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

SHELDON

Honiton 7 miles; Exeter 20 miles.

On the edge of the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with deeply wooded valleys, lush green fields and winding country lanes, Sheldon is the typically peaceful and picturesque country hamlet. A collection of natural stone cottages, the village attracts those who love peace and quiet. Foxes, badgers, deer and a varied birdlife will share your stay here, and yet the Cathedral city of Exeter, with its shops, restaurants and good pubs is just a short drive away. Close at hand, too, is the Heritage Coast of East Devon and Dorset, with the beautiful fishing village of Lyme Regis making a splendid day out. Ottery St Mary, the coastal resort of Sidmouth and the lace-making town of Honiton are all within easy reach. The rocky tors and wild open spaces of Dartmoor, a must for anyone visiting Devon, are only 30 miles away.

Note: EV charging can be provided by separate arrangement, please contact the owners.
Note: This property does not accept dogs listed on the dangerous dog list in accordance with the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas