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Knowles

Colyton, Devon
Sleeps 13
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Superb detached Victorian country house in more than an acre of beautiful gardens
  • Lovely country views from almost every room
  • Perfect property for a family reunion or special celebration

Property code: OC-MBKNO

Bring together your nearest and dearest in this spectacular family home in the gorgeous Devon countryside. With its choice of social spaces and vast outdoor areas, it’s the perfect place for spending quality time with friends, family, and your favourite furry companions. The area is awash with dog walks, with the picturesque River Axe passing close to the property, and the South West Coast Path and paw-friendly Seaton Beach within 3 miles.

The detached Victorian property oozes grandeur, with antique furniture, high ceilings, statement wallpapers, and a plethora of period features. Enter via the grand entrance hall and into the kitchen/breakfast room, with its beautiful AGA and original scullery. There’s also a utility room for storing dog-walking gear. The impressive dining room is perfect for hosting dinner parties, with its handy hatch, electric hostess trolley, butler’s pantry. Two steps lead to the peaceful conservatory – this is the ideal place for the woofers to hang out, with direct access to the garden. In the evenings, gather in the glow of the open fire in the lounge to play games or watch a film on the Smart TV. There’s also a cosy snug where you can curl up with your favourite book. Completing the ground floor is a twin room with an en-suite shower room. The remaining six bedrooms are upstairs, four of which have en-suite facilities. Rounding off the accommodation is a stylish family bathroom. Outside, the pups will be in paradise, with vast lawns to charge around on. There’s also a pretty seating area by the pond, decked area with a BBQ, and ample entertainment, including a croquet lawn, five-a-side football pitch, and golf practise net.

Wander along the winding lanes of Colyton (0.5 miles) to explore its historic buildings and independent shops, before popping into one of the woof-welcoming inns for a bite to eat. From the town, you and your furry sidekicks can hop on one of the trams to visit the seaside town of Seaton, 3 miles away. Lyme Regis (6.5 miles) makes a fantastic doggy day out, with three beaches that welcome four-pawed visitors all year, and stunning walks along the Jurassic coastline, including to the top of Golden Cap, the highest point in the South of England.

  • 7 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 double, 3 twins, 1 single
  • 6 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 5 en-suite shower rooms with WCs, plus 1 separate WC
  • Aga and electric cooker, microwave, Bosch Tassimo coffee machine, fridge and dishwasher
  • Utility room with fridge/freezer and separate freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Butler’s pantry with fridge
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Open fire
  • Smart TV, Sky Sport and BT Sport, 
  • Telephone for incoming calls only
  • Hot tub available to hire on request directly with owner
  • Large grounds with mature gardens, lawn areas, greenhouse, croquet lawn, 5-aside football pitch, golf practice net, seating area at pond, decked area with BBQ
  • Private parking for 6 cars
  • EV Charging Point is available in Colyton main car park, approx 500m from Knowles
  • Shop and pub 0.5 miles
  • Beach 3 miles
  • Golf, walking, horse riding and fishing trips can be arranged by the owner on request
  • Availability of private chefs can be arranged by the owner 
  • Please note that for guests of 6 or less, some of the bedrooms can be excluded from use, please contact us for further information
  • Sleeps 13+2 (2 additional 3’ storage beds are available for use in any of the king-size or double bedrooms at an additional charge of £60 per person per week or part week)
  • Good housekeeping/cancellation deposit, £500. This is paid directly to the owner 8 weeks before the start of the holiday and is non refundable in case of cancellation. This amount is returned to you by the owner in full unless there are charges for breakage, damage, excess cleaning, cancellation.
  • Additional extras on request and for an additional charge: picnic hampers, mid-week cleans, babysitting, and a cooked breakfast served in the conservatory
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sara Bedford

This property is personally managed by Sara.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 6 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Heather 17th May 2026

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Wonderful location , excellent views and garden. Owners friendly and very helpful.

Reviewed by David 21st April 2026

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Knowles is a lovely big house, clean and comfortable, and well equipped. It is in a beautiful setting with lovely gardens, an easy walk to local pubs and shops, and a great base to explore the area! Allan the owner was friendly and helpful, and had excellent recommendations, including a local tram into seaside Seaton. Would definitely stay agRead moreain! Hide

Reviewed by Eileen 29th December 2025

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loved everything about it and the owners were lovely ,hope to go there again.

Reviewed by Geoffrey 10th August 2024

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This is a huge house, in a spectacular location, with a beautiful garden and views.

Reviewed by Eric 4th August 2024

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Knowles is a super large Victorian ideal for holidays with friends and family. The grounds are lovely and the location is perfect.

Reviewed by Ian 27th July 2024

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Large house with plenty of parking and well maintained gardens. Great location with local shops and pubs close by and playing fields with tennis courts over the road. Enjoyed our stay.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.