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Mettaford Farm - Olive Cottage

Hartland, near Bideford, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Indoor swimming pool
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Swimming pool
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Pretty cottage set in the rolling countryside with a shared indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and games room on site making the perfect rural escape
  • Situated on the stunning Hartland Peninsula in North Devon, just two miles from the village of Hartland and four miles from the beach at Hartland Quay
  • Perfectly situated to enjoy the beautiful rugged Devon coastline with easy access to the South West Coast Path or why not visit the popular beaches and seaside towns of Bude, Clovelly, Croyde and Westward Ho!
Property code: 73952

Located in the stunning Devonshire countryside, close to the popular village of Hartland, this charming two-bedroom cottage is the perfect base for families and their four-legged friends, seeking to explore the North Devon countryside and coastline. The picturesque pebble beach at Hartland Quay (3.5 miles) is a lovely spot for doggy paddles (seasonal dog restrictions apply) or take the lead along the South West Coast Path for walks along the clifftop.

Approached via a path across the front lawn, enter into the light and airy lounge/kitchen/diner where your hound is never far from your side. Your kitchen area is well-equipped with everything you need for a home from home stay. Exposed beams and a wood burner-effect electric fire add charm and character to the lounge/diner where you can share meals around the elegant dining table before relaxing in one of the cosy armchairs in front of the TV. Take the stairs to the first floor where you will find the two comfortable bedrooms, a double and a twin. Remember to pack your pet’s favourite bedding so they can get a good night’s sleep too. Outside, tails will wag at the private enclosed garden laid to lawn where you can dine alfresco and enjoy family BBQs. Practise your doggy paddle in the shared indoor swimming pool, relax in the shared hot tub and sauna, and let off steam in the shared game room with table tennis, darts and table football.

Enjoying a rural location between the quaint villages of Hartland (1.5 miles) and Clovelly (4 miles) with their craft shops and traditional inns, your cottage is perfectly positioned to discover both North Devon and Cornwall. Visit historic Hartland Abbey (3 miles) to sniff out the most colourful route through the beautiful gardens and grounds. Hire rowboats to glide along the tranquil canal at Bude (15 miles) with your hound as navigator or spend the day at the long sandy beach.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
  • Shared utility room with washing machines and tumble dryer, both coin operated
  • Shared indoor heated pool (available from 8.30am -12 Noon and then again from 4pm - 7.30pm)
  • Hot tub - Same times as pool
  • Sauna - 45 minutes notice of use required
  • Shared games room with table tennis, darts, pool table and TV
  • Gated enclosed 2.5 acre paddock with further open fields available to use
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Ample parking available
  • Shared EV charging- Pay at end of week per kW used at average charge by provider- no cable provided- requires UK 3 pin to Type 1 or Type 2.
  • Beach 4 miles, shop and pub 2 miles
  • Complex of properties
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • 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 £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Joanna 24th May 2025

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We had a lovely weeks stay in Olive Cottage. Great facilities; the kids play park, games room & swimming pool/sauna. Plenty of beaches/places to visit in surrounding areas (Bude is approx. 30 mins away & we also went to Padstow about 1.5 hours away). The kids enjoyed a day out at The Milkyway Adventure Park, lots of indoor and outdoor activities foRead morer a whole day there. We enjoyed two meals out at some local pubs in Hartland. We would definitely visit again. Thank you to Lesley & Robin. Hide

Reviewed by Pat 3rd May 2025

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Thanks Lesley and Robin for a lovely holiday. The swimming pool was greatly enjoyed especially by are grandson. The 2 dog fields are a great idea, our dog had never had such freedom on a holiday. The olive cottage was very comfortable and well equipped for a family of four. The location is beautifully quiet and yet a stones throw from Hartland villRead moreage. We would certainly recommend the Anchor pub for a great meal looking for to rebooking asap. Hide

Reviewed by Anna 5th April 2025

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Reviewed by Jo 9th December 2024

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We loved everything about our stay in Mettaford. The dog friendly fields and enclosed garden were ideal for our very excitable cockerpoo. We loved using the sauna and hot tub. It's such a beautiful area and just a stone's throw from the stunning Hartland coastline.

Reviewed by Daniel 5th October 2024

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A fantastic place to stay, such beautiful cottages and superb hosts. The cottages are in a great location for visiting the beautiful surroundings. Really looking forward to visiting again.

Reviewed by Sarah 3rd August 2024

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Absolutely perfect. We have a special needs child who needs safe enclosed spaces to play. This was ideal.

Reviewed by Jerry 6th July 2024

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We were delighted to arrive at Olive Cottage on Mettaford Farm in an idyllic setting in North Devon. The cottage was cosy and had everything you need for a comfortable stay and a great starting point to enjoy the magnificant coastline. It was wonderful to bring our much welcomed standard poodles with us. The entire area is dog friendly including moRead morest beaches and restaurants. We highly recommend this location. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 15th May 2024

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We loved our stay at this cottage that much that we have booked again for later this year. Everything you need for a dog friendly stay has been thought about.

Reviewed by Daniel 20th April 2024

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A wonderful place to stay in North Devon. Lesley and Robin are fantastic hosts, friendly, helpful and accessible when we needed info on the area. The cottage is very well equipped, comfortable, warm and peaceful. The games room and pool, sauna and hot tub are a great fun spot. Our dog enjoyed daily off lead exercise in the private fields and it wasRead more lovely to be able to enjoy the games room with her by our side. We plan to return with the rest of the family soon. Hide

Reviewed by Ian 13th April 2024

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Perfect dog friendly cottage with amazing spaces to run and play. Robin and Lesley,who were very informative about the area and were super friendly, regularly appeared with their dogs Forest and Benji who were happy in our dogs (Biffy) company. It was our first holiday with Biffy and I don't think we could have chosen anywhere better. The cottage wRead moreas spotless and really well equipped. My sister came to stay for 2 nights and she was warmly welcomed by the hosts. Thank you Robin and Lesley Hide

Reviewed by Jenny 10th February 2024

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Reviewed by Heidi 14th October 2023

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Olive Cottage is cosy and comfortable - enjoyed by the whole family including the dog. Lovely and clean, plenty of kitchen equipment to cook almost anything. Used the pool, sauna and steam room on a daily basis and enjoyed the games room facilities. This is our second stay and would highly recomend. Property is lovely and clean, well situated to soRead moreme lovely beaches and is ideal for dogs with an enclosed garden. Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 7th October 2023

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Olive cottage had all the equipment required for a comfortable selfcatered stay. The bonus was having a dish washer! Thus, limited amounts of washing up was required which was delightful. The main advantage for us is that it is dog friendly, with a huge field to walk the dogs off lead, lovely dog friendly pubs nearby & the heated swimming pool, jacRead moreuzzi, sauna & games room on site. This made it even more pleasurable having our furry family members with us and entertainment / relaxation activites Hide

Reviewed by Kathryn 30th September 2023

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A wonderful place to stay to explore North Devon. Lesley and Robin are fantastic hosts, friendly, helpful and accessible. The cottage is very well equiped, comfortable, warm and peaceful. The games room and pool are a great additional facility. Our labrador Pearl enjoyed her daily runs off lead in the fabulous designated fields. A real gem of a finRead mored, we plan to return! Hide

Reviewed by Claire 18th September 2023

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Reviewed by Adrian 19th August 2023

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Reviewed by Neil 12th August 2023

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Reviewed by Sally 5th August 2023

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Olive Cottage, the games room and the pool area did not disappoint. Lesley and Robin are fabulous hosts and have paid attention to the things you need to make your holiday go smoothly. Olive Cottage is one of three holiday lets on the farm. You share the games room and pool space with the other two cottages, saying this we only bumped into our neigRead morehbours in the pool once and perhaps twice in the games room. This one is on our list of places to stay again for sure. Hide

Reviewed by Naomi 29th July 2023

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Olive Cottage was a lovely stay. It had everything we needed. It is homely and clean and the beds were really comfortable. WiFi was good as was the TV. The kitchen is really well equipped which was good for us as having two young kids we ate in every evening. The secure garden was amazing for the dogs as we could just let them out with no worries. Read moreThe field for exercising the dogs is huge and really quite beautiful. The swimming pool was super and fantastic for us as it rained a lot! Great stay! Hide

Reviewed by Lorraine 22nd July 2023

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The cottage was lovely to stay in very spacious, with lots of home comforts and even a washing machine to use on request. The swimming pool, hot tub and Sauna were amazing.. As we stayed in a rainy week they got plenty of use from our family our children loved them. Robin & Lesley were very helpful and always full of smiles. The cottage was very clRead moreean with a great shower, which I wish I had at home . One of the best cottages we have stay at. We will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Lucy 8th July 2023

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Lovely cottage owned by lovely people. Super stay with everything we needed and very accommodating to our dog also.

Reviewed by Helen 1st July 2023

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Had a lovely week at Olive cottage. Lesley and Robin were lovely and would do anything to help. Kids made good use of the games room and pool and Dolly the dog loved the field. Would definitely recommend to someone who wanted a nice peaceful holiday

Reviewed by Carl 10th June 2023

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Loved the cottage and the surroundings its really peaceful, the pool and games room are a bonus, the owners are really nice and helpful if you need anything, would definitely recommend a stay here it was so nice

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