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Stable Cottage - Challacombe

Exmoor, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Relax in the wood fired hot tub and admire the open countryside, rolling hills and 1500 acres of farmland
  • Spend cosy evenings by the wood burner after exploring the beaches of Saunton, Woolacombe and Croyde nearby
  • Enjoy the local pub only 2 minute drive away or choose to dine alfresco in the garden while soaking up the rural views
Property code: 83063

Situated on a 1500-acre working farm, this detached stable conversion is conveniently located for sandy beaches and the beautiful Exmoor National Park.

Pull open the bifold doors from the lounge/kitchen/diner at this attractive country property every fine day of your Devon break to let your pair of perfect pups wander out into the fresh air. This two-bedroom former stable offers superb indoor/outdoor living for hounds and humans alike who are keen to make the most of its superb setting. Nestled within 1500 acres of scenic farmland, near Challacombe in Exmoor, the attractive cottage, which is ideally situated for countryside and coastal dog walks, sleeps four guests and two of their four-legged friends.

Call your contented canines up the three steps into the property and make your way into the inviting, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Stoke up the wood burner on chilly nights, before setting down in front of the TV/DVD or open the doors so everyone can enjoy the cool breeze on sunny days. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need to whip up tasty holiday feasts. Serve the hungry hounds in here too, where there’s also a useful washer/dryer for their damp towels. Climb the stairs to discover a super-king-size room, with zip-and-link beds that can be arranged as twins in advance, plus a king-size bedroom and the family bathroom. Relax on the patio with a chilled drink while the pups play on the grass and the BBQ sizzles nearby. There is also a newly fitted wood fired hot tub. You’ll find parking for two cars at the house.

Wander out across the Exmoor National Park from this rural holiday home, looking out for wildlife and taking in the spectacular scenery as you go. Take your delighted dogs to the coast 10 miles away, where they can splash in the sea and race about on the sand at Lynmouth all year round. Follow a section of the South West Coast Path from here, with your contented canines trotting along by your side.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin on request)
  • 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Wood burner (logs included)
  • Travel cot, highchair and fireguard available
  • Smart TV/DVD in the lounge
  • Enclosed garden with seating, gas BBQ
  • Wood burning hot tub (logs included)
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Shop and pub within walking distance
  • 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.

Rachel Loosemore

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Joan 4th April 2025

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Lovely cottage, warm and comfortable. Great welcome from Mark and Lindsay. The walks around the farm and up to the moor was incredible, the views, the wildlife and reservoir just beautiful.

Reviewed by Ian 31st January 2025

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Stable Cottage is perfectly appointed with everything and more you could want. The log burner was well stocked and made it really warm and cosy, even in the winter. The welcome basket was lovely and well thought out. Mark and Lindsey were the perfect hosts. Perfect location for walking dogs from your doorstep as so many fields and hills to explore.Read more The perfect place to relax and get away from the hustle and hustle. We will be back. Hide

Reviewed by Clare 23rd December 2024

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Fabulous cosy cottage, perfect Christmas getaway. Very well equipped with excellent wifi. Lovely secure garden for the dogs along 2 fields to let them off lead for a good run. The hot tub was great & kept most of its heat overnight so didnt take as long to heat up the next day A wonderful welcome hamper awaited us along with the wood burner alreadyRead more alight. Can highly recommend this lovely cottage Linsey & Mark were excellent whenever we needed any questions answered or help Hide

Reviewed by Dafni 26th October 2024

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The cottage was lovely. Owners were very prompt with queries we had before & during our stay. We were three single girls away for a relax time with our pups, it was great all round. Secure garden as long as the dogs are not jumpers! Great off lead walk up the reservoir (there are MANY grouse though!). The hot tub was ace, if a bit of a faff to heatRead more, but stayed warmed for a very long time. The wood stove was also very very efficient at heating the property! Need to book local pub, recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Noel 11th October 2024

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Nice cosy and comfortable cottage in a very good location. Well equipped and garden is fully secure. Owners very helpful. Recommended

Reviewed by David 4th October 2024

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Reviewed by Celia 30th September 2024

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A great location for North Devon coast and country, our hosts were very welcoming.

Reviewed by Andy 12th July 2024

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Truly wonderful cottage in a beautiful location on a working farm. Hosts Lindsey, Mark and Ben were so welcoming but not intrusive. Fantastic cottage if you have dogs, with 100% secure garden and beautiful walk to the reservoir from your doorstep. Welcome basket was excellent and full of thoughtfully selected and locally sourced products. A wonderfRead moreul relaxing cottage with everything you need for your holiday. Black Venus pub is a must for excellent food.Thx from Andy, Alison, Jasmine & Teo xx Hide

Reviewed by Emma 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Nigel 28th June 2024

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Lovely cottage everything you need

Reviewed by Virginia 14th June 2024

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Lovely, well equipped cottage in a great location. Very generous welcome gift and delightful hosts.

Reviewed by Mark 10th June 2024

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A hidden gem so peaceful the hole area is so quiet can't fault it the food in the black venus pub around the corner is fantastic everyone is so friendly definitely like to go back

Reviewed by Valerie 24th May 2024

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Amazing cottage with everything you could need for a home away from home. The owners were really helpful and friendly and even supplied us with a tour around the farm. The welcome pack was a beautiful surprise with lots of lovely goodies. Will definitely be booking again. Thank you.

Reviewed by Rhiannon 24th April 2024

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We loved our stay at Stable Cottage. It was beautifully done out, felt modern but with real charm. The location is great, the hosts very welcoming, our puppy loved the private garden and we will definitely be back!

Reviewed by Karen 20th April 2024

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Stable Cottage was perfect, a real home from home. Cosy, clean & all amenities! To find a Welcome basket full of essentials & more was a superb surprise after a long journey. Owners, Lindsey & Mark, extremely friendly & helpful. Very informative. Perfect little getaway, views of the field every morning with the sun shining and cows feeding their caRead morelves - delightful sight! Weather beautiful for our stay, sunny & dry albeit still chilly, but woodburner did great job Hot tub icing on the cake Hide

Reviewed by Carolyn 6th October 2023

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Cottage was clean and cosy, well equipped and excellent water pressure, shower was excellent. The welcome basket was perhaps the best we have experienced and we have stayed in a fair few cottages ove the years. The garden was a good size with picnic table and a really good barbecue. It was also great to be able to use the adjacent field to let the Read moredog have a good run and play. Owners were really lovely and so helpful and really helped make our holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 15th September 2023

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We had a long journey and arrived tired what a wonderful surprise to have such a lovely weIcome note and pack of goodies from our hosts it was really appreciated. It was a fabulous place to stay and the bed we slept in was very, very comfortable. A very well appointed kitchen with everything needed for us to cook our meals. Thank you we would love Read moreto visit again. Louise Hide

Reviewed by Nicky 25th August 2023

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Lovely cottage, friendly new owners and an amazing welcome basket of local produce. Typical British summer weather but the dogs didn't care! Would happily return.

Reviewed by Jackie 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 16th June 2023

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We very much enjoyed our stay, very clean and tidy, lots of local great walks from the door, fabulous holiday

Reviewed by margaret 9th June 2023

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the location is just the best and so is the cottage, the pub called The Black Venus is the best but book before you go

Reviewed by Luut 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Richard 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Richard 15th May 2023

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