Countryside Cottage, perfect for family and friends, complete with hot tub
Perfect for families and friends, with hot tub, BBQ area and optional on-site yoga sessions.A beautiful cottage full of character with three double bedrooms, sleeps 7+1 near Ottery St Mary. Benefits include: wood burner, private garden with a play house for the kids and BBQ, parking for 3 cars. A superb location when wishing to explore this beautiful part of the country. Easy access to Exeter 20 mins, airport 12 mins, West Point 15 mins and array of moors and beaches within 20 mins.
The space Alfington Farm Cottage is situated between the historic towns of Ottery St Mary and Honiton. It is a wonderful location for walkers with almost one hundred footpaths; from the level paths along the banks of the River Otter punctuated by pubs and restaurants, to the coastal paths rising to nearly nine hundred feet.
There are a wide array of individual shops with local produce, antiques shops, including the renown "Fagin's" and "Toby's" as featured in Kirsty Allsop's Homemade Homes, together with pubs and cafes for you to visit.
Within easy reach is the Historic Roman City of Exeter with its cathedral and free "Red-coat walking tours". To the east are Charmouth and Lyme Regis, the original home of one of the founders of modern archeology, Mary Anning, which still offer some of the best fossil hunting in the UK accessible to young and old alike. The Jurassic coast is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of outstanding natural beauty and offers access to fabulous beaches and charming seaside towns such as Budleigh Salterton, Beer, Branscombe, Exmouth, Sidmouth and Lyme regis, which are all found along this stretch of coastline. Further afield is Dartmoor and Exmoor all within a 30 mins drive.
* Private hot tub under the stars * Outdoor BBQ & dining space for group meals * Yoga experiences on site — no need to travel for classes * Countryside walks, farm surroundings, and nearby Devon attractions * Perfect balance of family-friendly and retreat-ready
Amenities:
Ground floor: Underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and central heating on the first floor. - The large fully furnished Kitchen/breakfast room features both an electric cooker and traditional Range cooker (AGA), microwave, Smeg fridge, Tassimo Coffee machine as well as traditional kettle and toaster. We provide fresh semi-skimmed milk, eggs, tea bags, sugar, sweetener and freeze-dried coffee also a selection of breakfast cereals. The dishwasher can be found in the utility room next to the washing machine and tumble dryer. - The dining room comfortably seats 8 at the large locally reclaimed oak farmhouse table, with space to spare for a high chair. - A desk with adapter for extra USB ports is provided for catching up on work and emails if you must) - A utility room/boot room (the perfect place to disrobe from muddy explorations) comes fitted with washing machine and tumble dryer. - The Family room has a selection of books, games and puzzles for all generations to play in front of the woodburning stove, (a starter pack of wood and coal is included. More can be bought from us or the local shop). For the quieter evening a Smart TV with linked harman/kardon sound bar featuring Freeview and Netflix.
Upstairs: Master Double Bedroom with en-suite shower room, Hairdryer, straighteners and triple USB Charge point - Second room with Double and Single beds, and triple USB Charge point - Bedroom 3 with a Double Bed and a separate Single sofa bed and triple USB Charge point - Family Bathroom with bath and over bath thermostatically controlled shower - All bed linen and towels (for home use and swimming) included. - Cot with cot bedding, changing mat, black-out blind, stair gate and highchair available on request.
Outside: Private courtyard for parking at the rear and private secure garden with outdoor furniture, BBQ and playhouse for the children.
EV charger: We have a EV charger attached to our home, right next door, which you are welcome to use this for your vehicle. It will be £10 per charge. Please do let us know in advance of your arrival is you require this.
- Sorry, no smoking
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
4 accessible parking spaces
No elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation