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View towards the property, which is adjoined to the owner's home
Goodies await you at the property
Kitchen/diner
Kitchen/diner
Private enclosed patio area
Cosy up by the fire
Lounge overlooking the garden
Delightful double with room for a cot
Attention to detail
Pretty single bedroom
Homely touches
Spacious Bathroom
Exmoor National Park nearby
The adjacent field with horses
The pefect spot for breakfast
Say 'hi' to the neighbours!
1 / 16  View towards the property, which is adjoined to the owner's home
2 / 16  Goodies await you at the property
3 / 16  Kitchen/diner
4 / 16  Kitchen/diner
5 / 16  Private enclosed patio area
6 / 16  Cosy up by the fire
7 / 16  Lounge overlooking the garden
8 / 16  Delightful double with room for a cot
9 / 16  Attention to detail
10 / 16  Pretty single bedroom
11 / 16  Homely touches
12 / 16  Spacious Bathroom
13 / 16  Exmoor National Park nearby
14 / 16  The adjacent field with horses
15 / 16  The pefect spot for breakfast
16 / 16  Say 'hi' to the neighbours!

Little Dean

Combe Martin (3mls E), Exmoor
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Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • This beautiful semi-detached cottage is nestled in 13 acres of grounds in Exmoor National Park making it the perfect rural sanctuary so you can enjoy true dark sky nights surrounded by rolling countryside
  • Only  2 miles away from the South West Coastal Path where you can explore the rugged beauty of North Devon
  • A short drive to the sandy beaches of Croyde and Woolacombe but  superb cycling and walking can also be found on your doorstep

 

Property code: 51619

Nestled next to the magical moors of Exmoor and less than 4 miles from the sea at Combe Martin, this retreat is a truly glorious holiday spot for keen adventurers with both two and four legs. Exploring places aplenty, enjoy days spent out and about before returning home to snuggle up and savour tasty treats. Adjoining the owner’s property, this single storey bolthole sits on a charming smallholding.

Step inside where you are warmly welcomed by a selection of holiday goodies to kick start your stay. The lounge is a serene space with lovely garden views, cosy blankets to keep furry tummies toasty warm and a wood burner effect electric fire for chilly evenings. When appetites grow, head into the open-plan kitchen/diner to rustle up tasty treats for all the family - this room is light and fresh and a great place to discuss tomorrow’s plans. Dine in style at the breakfast table or take a snack and a cup of tea outside onto the patio. The two bedrooms have been decorated with elegance and are tranquil environments in which to drift off to sleep. The family bathroom has both a shower and a bath so you can enjoy a long soak and rinse off muddy tails with ease. Outside, there is an enclosed gravelled garden where hounds can play.

Grab your shoes and coat and head into the heart of Exmoor National Park where trails, streams and eateries serving hearty food await. The moors offer many spots to wander including Simonsbath (11 miles), Tarr Steps (22 miles) and Landacre (18 miles). To chase waves and sticks, the majority of Putsborough beach allows dogs all year round and is 15 miles from home.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 single
  • 1 bathroom
  • Electric oven and hob, Airfryer, microwave, fridge/freezer and washing machine
  • Electric and central heating included
  • Bed linen and towels included
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron and Ironing board
  • Beach 4 miles, shop, pub and restaurants - 3.5 miles
  • TV/DVD in lounge
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Adjoined to the owner's home where they are happy to provide any assistance if required 
  • Please ensure you use the bin provided for baby wipes, nappies etc. Under no circumstances use the toilet to dispose of.
  • 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 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by christine 4th October 2024

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Cottage is clean and comfortable, bright, and clearly well maintained. Location is rural but not isolated because it's attached to the owners main dwelling. A lot of effort goes into making the place home from home, and it shows. Easy access to places of interest, with tourist information available to plan excursions. I can not fault this place.

Reviewed by Gail 27th September 2024

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We had a wonderful stay at Little Dean. The welcome cream tea was excellent and the extra special touches throughout Little Dean made all the difference. A very very special place to stay. So peaceful and an extra special treat for the week was being able to see the horses, goats, sheep, chickens and dogs on a daily basis. Celia and Dermot are alsoRead more very special people. We will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Erin 20th September 2024

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Reviewed by Royston 13th September 2024

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Accommodation was lovely, very clean, with lots of extras. Great relaxing rural location. Celia & Dermot are very friendly and made us feel really welcome. It felt as if wed known them for years. Delicious cream tea on arrival. See you next year! Roy & Gill

Reviewed by Phillipa 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by Neil 24th August 2024

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Cottage was very well appointed, confortable and cosy. Celia and Dermot were very welcoming, friendly and struck the right balance between being supportive and available without being intrusive. Celia's welcome 'pack' of cream tea and cakes were the best ever! They made our son feel very special with helping out with their horses, goats and chickenRead mores. All-in-all a great week in a great location. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 2nd August 2024

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If you want a relaxing break in beautiful surroundings then you can't beat Little Dean. Celia and Dermot are amazing hosts who go above and beyond to ensure comfort. Knowledgeable of the area and places to visit. A car is a must for travelling and exploring the area but worth it as there are many beautiful places and scenery to explore. A comfortabRead morele cottage with everything provided including many extras to make the holiday even more special. We look forward to returning. Hide

Reviewed by Garry 26th July 2024

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This was a wonderful holiday. The accommodation was spotless & well equipped. It was great that the garden was fully fenced and safe for our small dog. The owners were so helpful and friendly and always went the extra mile. We'll return again for sure.

Reviewed by Stephanie 5th July 2024

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This is a perfect cottage in a beautiful setting, the hosts Celia and Dermot are so friendly and helpful, they made us feel so much at home, nothing can be done to make this more perfect. The cream tea was delicious and puppy treats appreciated by Lulu. We will be back without a doubt

Reviewed by John 21st June 2024

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A lovely property, situated in a beautiful rural setting. Very well equipped and very clean. Celia and Dermot are wonderful hosts and nothing is too much trouble for them and so many little extras were provided. The garden is very dog friendly and is fully fenced in, so our dogs could investigate in their own time off their leads. The property is oRead morenly a short drive from the sea and many lovely small towns are within an easy drive. We will certainly be returning for further stays in the future. Hide

Reviewed by Nigel 14th June 2024

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The cottage was spotlessly clean and well equipped. We were greeted with a delicious cream tea and fresh eggs from Celias hens. The cottage is in a very quiet location but within easy reach of main roads and several attractions. Celia and Dermot took us to meet their beautiful horses, which was a real treat. The comfort of their guests is obviouslyRead more very important to them, and we highly recommend this cottage to anyone who wants a peaceful holiday. Hide

Reviewed by David 7th June 2024

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Reviewed by David 31st May 2024

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A wonderful cottage in a lovely tranquil setting with a superb cream tea and loads of little extras awaiting us on arrival. Dermot and Celia are excellent hosts who always do all they can to make our holiday very special and memorable. We shall be sure to return next year.

Reviewed by George 25th May 2024

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Excellent cottage. Celia and Dermot were very friendly and helpful. A lovely cream tea was waiting for us. Close to all the best surfing beaches, Croyde, Woolacombe, Putsborough etc..

Reviewed by Jayne 17th May 2024

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This is the second time we have stayed at Little Dean and once again it did not disappoint. We had a great time, everything on hand in this peaceful little cottage.

Reviewed by Christopher 3rd May 2024

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Reviewed by Ronald 15th April 2024

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had a perfect holiday at little dean .enjoyed every minute there.highly recommened for its location .our hosts were brilliant in every way..will certainly be returning there ,,c ottage was first class....thank you Celia and Dermot...

Reviewed by Kathy 5th April 2024

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Reviewed by Pauline 20th October 2023

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We had a really good holiday Celia is a lovely host who couldn't do enough for you The cottage was spotless and a welcoming Devon cream tea was ready on the table which was a lovely welcome As it is a working small holding there are 2 lovely friendly pigs horses and chickens and is in a lovely part of the countryside tucked away up a little lane buRead moret overlooks lovely countryside very Hide

Reviewed by Penny 1st October 2023

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Beautiful, quiet place and the owners, Celia and Dermot are lovely - they also laid on a gorgeous home made cream tea to welcome us. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend 'Little Dean'. It's close to the breathtaking coast of North Devon and the stunning moors with excellent dog friendly pubs, and shops for every day needs nearby.

Reviewed by Annie 22nd September 2023

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We had the best stay & the very best care! This was a return visit & we will be returning again as soon as we can. Our dogs miss the owners, Celia & Dermot, who are the perfect human & puppy hosts. Thank you. A second wonderful stay.

Reviewed by Anne 15th September 2023

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The cottage annex was comfortable with all that you could need. The enclosed garden was secure and safe for our two dogs. Unfortunately the North Devon weather was unkind to us so we decided to cut our holiday short by a few days but we had an enjoyable visit to illfracombe walking around the harbour and enjoying fish and chips. Another day we tookRead more the short drive to Heddon Valley a National Trust walk down to the sea. Easy walking. Watersmeet another National Trust trail with cafe. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Andy 16th June 2023

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Wow! 2nd time in our beautiful home from home, and not our last! Relaxing, spotless, tranquil, and THE best hosts in Celia & Dermot, the nicest people ever! A truly restful cottage, every little detail thought of. A great base with the best of Nth Devon within easy reach. Great for dogs & Children. Very close to Combe Martin, Ilfracombe/Woolacombe Read more& Lynton/Lynmouth. Loved the Cream tea and other treats (thankyou!) on arrival, and Celia's home made scones jam/marmalade are amazing!! Hide

Reviewed by David 9th June 2023

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Really comfortable with friendly & extremely helpful owners. Wish we could live there full time.

Reviewed by David 2nd June 2023

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We have visited Little Dean for many years and keep returning because the cottage provides everything that we need. Comfort, convenience and all those little thoughtful extras that make it very special.

Reviewed by J 19th May 2023

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The property was excellent and very clean with nice views of the countryside. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Michael 12th May 2023

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Our second visit to Little Dean and the standards were just as high as our previous visit. Celia as usual is a very attentive host and all the goodies she left for us were most welcome. A great base to visit the many attractions of the North Devon coast and Exmoor. We will most certainly return to what is a very special holiday cottage.

Reviewed by Jane 28th April 2023

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We had another wonderful stay at Little Dean. A warm welcome with many extra touches which made our stay so enjoyable. A big thank you Celia and Dermot for a lovely holiday in your great accommodation.

Reviewed by Brenda 14th April 2023

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The property is delightful. The owner was very pleasant and we both really enjoyed our stay in this cosy property in a magnificent area of North Devon. We would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone.

Reviewed by Francesca 7th April 2023

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Great cottage, photos do not do the place justice! Celia and Dermot are wonderful hosts.....cannot recommend highly enough.

Reviewed by Jon 24th March 2023

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The property was exactly as described, very clean and well equipped. The host was welcoming, friendly and keen to ensure we had everything needed. The outside space was secure for two large dogs to explore. The property is quiet and secluded but within easy reach of local attractions and several good pubs/restaurants. We had the weekend we hoped foRead morer and very much enjoyed our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 12th March 2023

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Such a lovely property, so comfortable and very well equipped. A wonderful cream tea welcome and other great welcoming touches. A safe enclosed enclosed garden for dog guests. Easy access to Combe Martin, Woolacombe and the Barnstaple area.

Reviewed by Jennifer 4th March 2023

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Unfortunately, due to illness we only managed to stay 2 nights instead of 4 so cannot give a thorough review. However, I can say that the owners were really kind and friendly. There were lots of little thoughtful extras provided like eggs, fudge, flowers, cream tea, home made jam and marmalade. The whole place was immaculately clean and well cared Read morefor. It was a very peaceful location. Hide

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View towards the property, which is adjoined to the owner's home
Goodies await you at the property
Kitchen/diner
Kitchen/diner
Private enclosed patio area
Cosy up by the fire
Lounge overlooking the garden
Delightful double with room for a cot
Attention to detail
Pretty single bedroom
Homely touches
Show 4 moreSpacious Bathroom

Location

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