Beautiful Devon Cottage near Exeter with easy access to the moors & coast

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Crediton, ENG

University of Exeter18 min drive
Exeter's Historic Quayside22 min drive
Exeter Cathedral23 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Apple Tree Cottage is a lovingly restored old animal shelter, converted into a two bedroom cottage.

This cottage is a firm favourite with couples outside of the school holidays, known for the peace and quiet, but with easy access to the moors and coasts. Plus it is perfect for families during the school holidays as there is so much to do on site.

Set on one level, there is one double bedroom and one twin bedroom and a large family bathroom to the right of the property.

Then a large open plan living area with a fully equipped kitchen, including a dishwasher to the left of the building.

With beautiful maple wooden floors throughout and a lovely view from the living area to the front of the property, across the courtyard and onto the tree house/play area and orchard.

Apple Tree Cottage has its own private garden via the back stable door, which also offers lovely views up the meadow. The garden has outdoor seating, an Indian fire bowl and a Weber charcoal BBQ.

Guests are also free to explore the rest of the 15 acres of land with its streams, meadows and wood.

Additionally there is a wood fired oven to hire (£10), outdoor bathroom (with two traditional cast iron baths & a shower) and plenty of games available. We also have a games room with pool table and an on site micro shop, with some local offerings.

One or two well behaved dogs are allowed in Apple Tree Cottage for a fee of £25 per dog.

Property manager

Vicky & Nick Ritchens

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

With 1-2 adults - cot bed available FOC

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Upon agreement, events & groups available

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

1-2 well behaved dogs allowed, £25 per dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in the cottage - outside

Please ensure the cottage is left in a tidy state, with all bins emptied and put outside. Plus all beds are stripped on the day of departure.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 4

Note from host: Upon agreement, events & groups available

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crediton

Located in Crediton, this cottage is in a rural area. Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life and Bill Douglas Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Devon Railway Centre and Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter. Travelling with kids? Consider Monsters Mansion and Adrenalin Games Paintball. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, cycling and mountain biking.

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Crediton, ENG

What's nearby

Devon Railway Centre - 13 min drive
University of Exeter - 18 min drive
Exeter's Historic Quayside - 22 min drive
Spacex - 22 min drive
Exeter Cathedral - 23 min drive

Getting around

Crediton Station - 8 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

Duke of York - 8 min drive
The General Sir Redvers Buller (Wetherspoon) - 9 min drive
The Ring of Bells - 20 min walk
The Elephant on the Green - 8 min drive
Red Deer - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Devon Cottage near Exeter with easy access to the moors & coast pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Devon Cottage near Exeter with easy access to the moors & coast?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Devon Cottage near Exeter with easy access to the moors & coast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Devon Cottage near Exeter with easy access to the moors & coast located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Devon Railway Centre, Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life and St Peter's Church. Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter and Monsters Mansion are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Julia B., Kent

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort in a Rural Retreat

Just such a thoughtful accommodation, with rural charm and peace. Perfect for enjoying being right in the country and for a much needed relaxing break. With it's enclosed garden and beyond it was perfect for all of us, including our dog.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

19 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A holiday for dogs (and their humans)

The cottage was welcoming, we felt instantly at home. Between the community shop, the farm shop and the Ring of Bells, we had everything we needed. With a high energy Collie and a disabled dog, being able to go straight out into the meadow first thing was a treat. What a meadow, the sweet smell, variety of plants and many butterflies were such a delight. The whole property was very thoughtfully developed with a green ethos. The activity area and games room were great fun. Thanks to Vicky for all the chat and best wishes.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise M.

6 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting for this 5 star property

Nestled in the Devon countryside a gorgeous little retreat. Greeted by lovely host Vicky . Stayed in Apple Tree cottage very comfortable and clean with everything we needed .. had our own garden with bbq and fire pit which was great for our dog to run around in and also the use of the woods and meadow. Vicky arranged for a morning yoga session for me which I did in the meadow it was lovely ... little on site shop where we bought pizza and ice cream. There is an outside bath house tucked away in the woods which is a must do we loved it. We based ourselves here and travelled to Lime Regis and Tintagel so ideal if you want to visit the neighbouring counties as the Devon area. Very peaceful we slept like logs and will definitely be going again !!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., London, United Kingdom

14 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best holiday ever

Our stay at the Orchard Retreat far exceeded our expectations. From the fabulous accommodation and amenities, to the well-curated on-site shop with local treats and goodies, our time here was amazing. Let's not forget our hosts though (and their cute dogs). Vicky, Nick and Maddy were so welcoming and charming. The retreat is great if you're looking to explore Devon, and is perfectly positioned between the north and south coasts. There's also a truly delicious pub and farm shop within walking distance. Would highly recommend this gem.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

14 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and quiet!

The cottage is lovely, spotlessly clean and with everything you could need. There is a local farm shop and the site itself also has a selection of items - beers, wine, soft drinks, soap, cards etc - which you take on an "honesty" basis and settle up on departure. Vicky, Nick and the dogs were great hosts - there if we needed anything. We visited local areas and the local pub which was lovely. We also used the hidden tubhouse which was fun! A perfect get away!

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Vicky & Nick Ritchens

Having spent many years being lucky enough to live & travel abroad, my husband & I realised we wanted to base ourselves in the UK.

Devon became a favourite of ours, with its rolling countryside & proximity to the coast. Plus having family here, meant it was the perfect place to move & begin our dream of running holiday cottages and setting up yurt camp.

We fell in love with UK holidays, having stayed in lots of holiday cottages and been 'glamping' in a yurt in the Lake District.

As soon as we saw it, we realised East Forde Farm was the place to do this and to share it with guests, who love it as much as we do, is just perfect.

We have been running it since 2014 and we are so lucky to have gained 5* reviews across all platforms. The site has evolved and improved as the years have gone by, which has been helped by our guests and their wonderful feedback.

You really can get back to nature here, relax and unwind whilst exploring Devon.

We look forward to welcoming you here soon. Vicky, Nick, Maddy & Moon & Arlo the dogs!

Why they chose this property

East Forde Farm worked for us in so many ways - with a family home, two cottages and land in a peaceful location, just outside a village.

Plus many amenities within an easy drive, set East Forde Farm apart from other properties we had viewed in Devon. It's a beautiful drive, just 20 minutes, from the M5 and even though the town of Exeter is twenty minutes away, it feels so rural.

What makes this property unique

We have stayed in many holiday cottages, but to stay where you not only have a private garden but access to 15 acres of varied land is something really special.

With a wood, a mature apple orchard, meadows, streams and pathways joining them all together - East Forde Farm really is a destination in itself.