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Summermoor

South Molton (7miles SE), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Family friendly
Thatched
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • DOGS GO FREE IN JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH!
  • A beautiful quaint 17th-century cottage seeped in history, with a pretty cottage garden to relax and enjoy
  • Set in the countryside where you can explore river walks, woodlands and the rugged coastline
  • Close to the busy market town of South Molton and its historic pannier market, range of shops, pubs and restaurants
Property code: 86611

A cottage full of character that would suit small families or couples looking to escape to the countryside, with views across to Exmoor

Situated in a small hamlet in the heart of the North Devon countryside. You can enjoy exploring by foot or by bike and the well-known Tarka trail which has 180 miles of track that takes you through villages and coastlines. The Town of Barnstaple is only 6 miles away and offers restaurants, pubs, and independent shops to enjoy. The beautiful beach of Saunton Sands is only 13 miles and is popular with surfers and other types of water sports. 12 miles away is RHS Rosemoor set in 100 acres of stunning woodland. Exmoor National Park is a must and here you can visit the stunning town of Lynton and Lynmouth which has a funicular railway that separates the two towns.

Stepping through the gate onto the original cobbled entrance which leads to the front door The cosy lounge is the perfect place to sit and relax and enjoy relaxing nights in around the wood burner watching your favourite movies on the Smart TV. The kitchen has everything you need to make lovely meals and breakfasts together with an old Rayburn which adds character. There is an electric oven and hob, and a microwave, step down into the utility where the dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer are housed. There are separate staircases leading to both bedrooms, one has a king-size bed and the other has a king-size zip-and-link bed which can be separated into 2.6ft single beds on request. The family bathroom has a shower over the bath and WC.

Outside is an enclosed pretty cottage garden with flowers and shrubs making this a real tranquil area where you will be able to sit on the patio furniture or the hammock star gazing on lovely warm evenings.

Secure off road private parking for 2 cars and lockable outdoor storage for bikes or outdoor pursuits kit.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as 2.6ft twin beds on request)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC and downstairs loo
  • Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, and a washer/dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Wood burner (logs provided)
  • BBQ located by the wild flower meadow
  • Enclosed garden with seating
  • Lockable storage for bikes
  • Off-road parking for two cars
  • Beaches 12 miles, pub, and shop within 2 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 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 £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. 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 35 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sandra 8th March 2024

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Very comfortable but found the bedrooms very cold. Great to have a log burner for super warmth but rather smelly/smoky. Care needed with the steep stairs. Fabulous back garden but holiday makers need to be aware of very narrow roads and lots of mud. Thoroughly enjoyed getting away from everything and am sure the cottage is even better in the summerRead more months. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 23rd February 2024

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Lovely cottage, beautifully furnished and well equipped for the perfect peaceful getaway. Wonderful dog friendly garden. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 20th January 2024

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Absolutely stunning cottage. Lovely home baked goodies when we arrived. Safe and secure back garden for our 4 legged friend. Although the cottage is remote it was so easy to access the beach at Saunton sands and exmoor national park. Slept like babies and will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Mahesh 26th December 2023

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A truly lovely cottage. The hosts were incredibly communicative which made the process so easy. There were lots of little gestures (like homemade scones on arrival) that added some personality to our stay. The cottage was well equipped for a young family, and was very cosy - the fireplace was a treasure. The garden is huge, which our dog enjoyed, aRead morend there are plenty of pubs in the vicinity for a meal. We couldn't recommend this cottage highly enough. Hide

Reviewed by Duncan 20th October 2023

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Fantastic cottage, great communication from Sophia. Locations is beautiful and rural as well as central to getting around North Devon.

Reviewed by Gillian 14th October 2023

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Very comfortable with everything you could possibly need. Totally dog friendly (rather than pretending to be with lots of restrictions!) Sophia checked we were OK after a couple of days which was much appreciated as were the groceries and lovely cream tea on arrival! This is a lovely characterful cottage super warm and comfy. We would definitely stRead moreay again and would highly recommend Hide

Reviewed by Donna 6th October 2023

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Really good value very quiet with vary friendly owners its a vary quirky cottage

Reviewed by Jennifer 22nd September 2023

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Great location wonderful time overall enjoyed our stay

Reviewed by Charlotte 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Oliver 1st September 2023

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Lovely cottage in a peaceful location with a great garden. Sophia was always available to answer our questions. The local guide which the owners put together was super useful. Parking is plentiful and the house has all the amenities you need. We would definitely stau again.

Reviewed by Clare 4th August 2023

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Summermoor is a truly beautiful cottage with a lovely large garden and is equipped with everything you need, a real home from home. We were greeted to fresh bread and the most delicious cream tea on arrival. Location was perfect, so peaceful, with beautiful views across the Devonshire countryside and in easy access to many beaches and places to visRead moreit. We absolutely loved it! and highly recommend a visit - we will definitely be back! Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Janet 7th July 2023

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Clean, comfortable, and really welcoming.love the area and a good base for exploring the north side of Devon.

Reviewed by Gary 30th June 2023

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Really lovely cottage and very welcoming owners.

Reviewed by Patricia 16th June 2023

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Totally recommend this beautiful cottage. Ideal for our 2 dogs who loved the large garden. Despite our horrendous journey, we had arranged for a supermarket delivery but were mindful we werent going to make it. I messaged the owner Sophia, who without any hesitation, offered to receive it. The special touches of the flowers, bread and scones with jRead moream and clotted cream were a wonderful welcome. Seeing my Pimms she even cut her own mint for me! The information book provided was invaluable Hide

Reviewed by Kurt 2nd June 2023

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Lovely cottage in an ideal location with great facilities. Owner was very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Yasmin 12th May 2023

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If you are looking for a peaceful countryside retreat in a charming cottage then this is your place! Perfect location to explore North Devon and all of its delights. Beautiful garden to enjoy the summer evenings & cosy living room with fire to enjoy those colder nights. Very spacious, well equipped and cosy. Sophia and Mark were a huge help and we Read morecan't wait to go back to Summermoor in the future! Hide

Reviewed by Madeleine 27th April 2023

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We had a lovely break staying at Summermoor cottage. It was peaceful and comfortable just what we needed, in a lovely part of the world. There were lovely touches around the house and the gardens were great for our dog. Sophia was so helpful and made suggestions of where we could eat etc. there are plenty of places to visit nearby or just enjoy theRead more peace and quiet at the cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 14th April 2023

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Beautiful location and garden.perfect if you want peace and quiet and enjoy the countryside. A cosy cottage.we loved it!

Reviewed by Dean 7th April 2023

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We loved the cottage fantastic location so peaceful and quiet. The cottage was extremely comfortable, welcome pack and cream tea was a lovely welcome, as where the Easter treats. We enjoyed some wonderful days out in the area, and even the rainy days didn't spoil out fun, would certainly recommend the Broomhill Sculpture Gardens and a trip to IlfraRead morecombe. Returning to the cottage at the end of a long day out was blissful especially on the days we could enjoy the garden which the dog also loved. Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 31st March 2023

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Beautiful characterful and immaculately decorated cosy cottage in a stunning, peaceful rural location. Our son and dog loved playing with his football in the huge garden. Very comfy beds, but with quite steep staircases, as expected for such an old building. Was equipped with everything we could have needed, with some lovely welcome treats on arrivRead moreal. Very friendly and approachable hosts who contacted during our stay to ensure our time in their cottage was as perfect as possible. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 24th March 2023

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A wonderful cottage. Had everything you needed, lovely & warm. We especially enjoyed the evenings with the woodburner, lovely and cosy. The dogs enjoyed the big enclosed garden. We had a regular pheasant come into the bottom of the garden every morning. If you want a fabulous cottage in a wonderful setting this holiday is the place. We didn't want Read moreto leave. Thank you Sophia. Hide

Reviewed by Jill 27th January 2023

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Reviewed by Katie 9th January 2023

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Myself and my partner needed to get away from reality for a week, we came across this gorgeous cottage and thought from the photos it looked like just the perfect place to escape! I can definitely say that we were not disappointed. As soon as you step through the front door, you are taken aback at just how perfect it was! The layout of the cottage Read moreis fantastic, big garden which was great for our dog to run around in and a lovely log fire to keep warm at night! A very homely cottage thanks Sophia Hide

Reviewed by Holly 24th November 2022

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Absolutely fantastic cottage and hosts couldnt have been more helpful 5/5 x

Reviewed by Christine 4th November 2022

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Sophia made it very clear that she was there if there were any problems, our Sat. Nav took us to the wrong place and she came straight out and took us to the cottage. Loved the cottage, it was very comfortable.

Reviewed by Hayley 23rd October 2022

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A lovely, warm, cozy cottage. It felt very homely and relaxed. Fully enclosed garden for the dogs. Very rural, so very peaceful and quiet. Owners were in touch, but not obtrusive. Thanks for a lovely stay.

Reviewed by Lesley 30th September 2022

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Lovely thatched cottage surrounded by gorgeous views. Spacious with large garden. Easy parking across the lane. Loved the warm kitchen with the Rayburn but it also has a. modern cooker and hob. Within reach of some great beaches at Woolacombe and Saunton Sands and we did some fantastic walks on Exmoor and surrounding countryside. Sophia, the owner,Read more was so welcoming and hospitable and is not far away if needed. Would definitely stay again if down that way. Hide

Reviewed by Sue 9th September 2022

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Amazing! Comfortable, homely, everything we hoped it would be when we booked. Excellent for dogs. Did I mention the peace and quiet!

Reviewed by Jo 29th July 2022

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The cottage was amazing set in such a beautiful, peaceful area. Brilliant access to all beaches and amenities. The cream tea, fresh flowers & balloon upon arrival were al lovely thought and enjoyed. The views were fabulous looking out across thee garden and fields. My daughter loved going over the road to the garages and greeting the cows daily. ThRead moree cottage was so well equipped there has clearly been a lot of thought and effort put into it. Sophia was lovely and we will certainly be returning. Hide

Reviewed by Jelena 19th June 2022

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This cottage is a gem in the tranquillity of the Devon countryside. It is very comfortably and tastefully furnished, immaculately clean and very dog friendly. The owners were excellent with communication. The very large and private garden was the icing on the cake for our sunny break. Worth noting that, as it is an old cottage, the stairs to the beRead moredrooms are steep for those with reduced mobility. Hide

Reviewed by Jasmin 10th June 2022

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We had a lovely stay at Summermoor Cottage. Lots of attention to detail to make your stay pleasant from soft towels to scones on arrival! The garden is beautiful and has nice flowers attracting nature. Its a beautiful green area with country lanes and lovely views all round!! A tranquil country getaway. The cottage is semi detached with friendly peRead moreople next door who own dogs. Hide

Reviewed by Kathryn 3rd June 2022

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Well, what can we say?! We had a really lovely time at Summermoor. Sophia & Mark were wonderful hosts & made the cottage feel so welcoming & cosy. Excellent comms before, during & after our stay. Beautiful cottage in a very quiet & beautiful location. We took our 3 month old baby & our golden retriever & we all had a great time. Perfect garden for Read moreour dog & lovely walks straight from the cottage. Sunday roast at The Bell Chittlehampton is recommended! Will definitely return one day! Thank you! X Hide

Reviewed by katya 27th May 2022

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We had a lovey family holiday at Summermoor with kids aged 10 and 7. The cottage is very comfortable and in an idyllic peaceful location. The owner provided great information prior to our stay, a lovely cream tea on arrival and was quick to respond to questions / offer help during our stay. The cottage handbook has great local recommendations - we Read moreparticularly enjoyed Heddonmouth, Milky Way Adventure Park and South Molton swimming pool. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 6th May 2022

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Sophia is an absolutely fantastic host, so friendly and welcoming. You couldn't ask for more. The cottage is incredible value for money. It is a beautiful setting and is kitted out perfectly for what anyone could need. Rural and quiet but not far to hop in the car to get to nearby towns and beaches which are helpfully pointed out in the welcome booRead morek! In summary, do not hesitate to book your stay! We will certainly be returning as soon as possible to stay for longer. Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 29th April 2022

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We had such a relaxing family holiday. The children and our dog enjoyed the large garden and beautiful walks through bluebell woods and a little stream. The cottage was very clean and comfortable and decorated lovely. Perfect place to get away from it all and unwind. Lovely cream tea and essentials on arrival. Can't wait to book again :)

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