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Snug/second lounge
Snug/second lounge
Exmoor National Park
Saunton Sand Beach
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2 The Shrubbery

Bishops Nympton, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Shop nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Charming cottage set in the conservation area in the heart of a delightful village with community shop and children's playground
  • Snuggle up in front of the wood burner in the cooler months or enjoy a spot of al fresco dining in the summer
  • Enjoy a day out in the Exmoor National Park or at the beaches of Saunton, Woolacombe and Croyde, all are within easy reach
Property code: 55221

Conveniently located in the heart of a thriving village it is a perfect retreat for those seeking a countryside getaway with easy access to the Exmoor National Park, yet is within walking distance to the community shop and children's play area. The market town of South Molton is a short drive away, where two markets are held in the historic pannier market each week. There is a supermarket and numerous cafes and pubs within, or close by to the town. It is conveniently located to explore the dramatic coastline of North Devon including picturesque villages and the many attractions on offer.

On entering this pretty character cottage, you step into the lounge/diner which boasts a feature inglenook fireplace with slate hearth, past bread oven and wood burner, great for those colder months. Enjoy reading a book or watching your favourite programme or film on the TV/DVD while relaxing on the comfy sofas. This leads to the well-equipped kitchen with electric hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. A doorway leads to the cottage style stairs that takes you to the two bedrooms, but please take care when coming downstairs due to a lower ceiling height at the bottom of the staircase. Upstairs you will find the main bedroom with king size bed and feature fireplace and also a twin bedroom. There is also a bathroom with shower over bath and WC.

Heading outside from the back porch, which is a great space for storing muddy boots and for hanging coats, is a small paved courtyard which is a sun-trap in the warmer months. Here you can relax and enjoy a spot of al fresco dining whether it's a glass of orange juice with breakfast or a glass of wine!

To the rear of the property accessed via 3 step is a converted building which is a perfect snug/second lounge area complete with a cosy wood burner. And hidden away is a handy  washing machine and tumble dryer.

There ample is roadside parking available around the village, subject to availability. Plenty available within a 30 second walk of the cottage.

  • 2 Bedrooms – 1 king and 1 twin
  • 1 Bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Wood burner in main lounge and snug (first basket of logs included)
  • Converted building to the rear with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Electric and electric heating included
  • Bed linen and towels included
  • Ample is roadside parking available around the village, subject to availability. Plenty available within a 30 second walk of the cottage.
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Community village shop within walking distance
  • TV/DVD in the lounge
  • Please note the cottage has low ceilings height in places
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Rachel 10th August 2024

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We all enjoyed staying in the cottage. The village was quiet and the little shop useful. A good base for exploring. All very comfortable and our teens enjoyed the snug.

Reviewed by Martin 27th January 2024

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Our third visit to this cottage - perfect for peace and quiet and good base for exploring North Devon or staying in a reading by the log fire. Well equipped, clean and comfortable. No hesitation in recommending to others.

Reviewed by Kathleen 22nd December 2023

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A very nice and quaint cottage. We truly enjoyed the lovely fireplace. Cottage is located in a very peaceful and quiet location, away from the noises. Parking was easy. The host Jocelyn was very lovely and even help to send us our hat that was left behind. She did not want us to reimburse her when we offered. Thank you Jocelyn.

Reviewed by Richard 16th September 2023

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A comfortable cottage, good for our needs.

Reviewed by Katie 24th July 2023

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We had a lovely 5 night stay- well equipped comfortable little cottage- our teenagers loved the garden room, the village is very peaceful with lots of places nearby to explore .

Reviewed by Norman 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Donna 24th June 2023

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Lovely stay for the week, the cottage had everything you needed for a comfortable holiday . Bishops Nympton is a really quiet, friendly village and makes an easy base to tour North Devon from. The snug out the back was a great extra and was well used on our stay. Would definitely recommend if anyone we knew was going to be staying this way.

Reviewed by Christine 10th June 2023

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The snug was great it was so light and airy and cool. The week was so hot so we used it a lot. A bit too isolated for me and my dog and no pub in the village but only 30mins from coast.

Reviewed by Marc 27th May 2023

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This was our second stay at 2 the shrubbery. Its a great cottage in a really good location for accessing North Devon. The cottage has an added bonus of having a snug out the back which is a really nice chill out space. We will definitely be booking again.

Reviewed by Kay 13th May 2023

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Reviewed by Melanie 29th April 2023

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A lovely cottage for discovering Devon, we stayed for 12 nights. The cottage was well equipped and easy to keep warm (a big plus for Australian travellers!). We didn't use the snug out the back but can imagine it would be a great hangout for teenagers.

Reviewed by Graham 21st January 2023

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A very nice, well equipped cottage in a pleasant, friendly village. Unfortunately, no village pub - but a community club open Thursday to Saturday on an evening.

Reviewed by Natalie 13th January 2023

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An immaculate and comfortable place to stay. Thoughtfully designed with everything you need. A lovely, friendly village conveniently located near town and countryside. Perfect for a couple or family of four.

Reviewed by Miec 19th November 2022

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Reviewed by Dominic 12th November 2022

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Lovely place to stay that was welcoming to both humans and our dogs. Particularly thoughtful to leave logs for use in the log burner, and access to the stay information for the cottage online prior to arrival.

Reviewed by Martin 5th November 2022

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Our second stay at this cottage, its perfect for a winter break with the fire and cosy sitting room. Really comfortable , well appointed cottage in a quiet village with good access for walks and North Devon towns and coastlines. The snug area of the cottage is perfect for teens or general quiet space, plus you can get fish and chips delivered to yoRead moreur door from a chippy in South Molton! Hide

Reviewed by Jan 10th October 2022

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Had a lovely relaxing time, very pleased with the cosy cottage, it was perfect and a good base for exploring. A nice touch was the lovely flowers and also having milk and tea bags waiting for us was very handy. I must add that although there is plenty of parking around the village it can be a bit hectic during drop off and pick up times from the loRead morecal school but wasn't really too much of a problem. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 1st October 2022

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