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Oriel Cottage

Muddiford, near Woolacombe, Devon
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Country houses
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At a glance

  • This single-storey barn conversion is set within rolling North Devon countryside and features a fully enclosed lawn garden—perfect for relaxing rural escapes.
  • After a day exploring, unwind in the hot tub on the patio or enjoy al fresco dining in the peaceful surroundings.
  • For larger groups, the property can be booked alongside the neighbouring cottage, House Martins Cottage, making it ideal for family gatherings or group getaways.
  • A wonderful base for discovering North Devon.
Property code: OC-ORIEL

Spend evenings soaking away in your own private hot tub from this opulent stone-built barn conversion set in rolling hills on the cusp of Exmoor National Park. Welcoming two dogs and their five human friends, this home is the perfect spot for your next canine-friendly getaway.

This lovely home has been thoughtfully designed retaining the barn’s original character with exposed stonework, beams and slate flooring. Let the dogs get cosy in front of the warming wood burner as you play games or watch films together as a group in the lounge. When you are ready for some sleep, head to one of the two bedrooms, a double just off the lounge which boasts an en-suite bathroom, or a family bedroom with both a king size and a single. A family bathroom with fabulous roll top bath completes the interior. Take the doors from the double bedroom or the lounge and find a superb, large, lawned garden with patio and furniture, ideal for al fresco dining. Admire the night sky from the bubbling hot tub while the dogs safely explore the enclosed space.

Situated in a peaceful spot in the countryside, you can sniff out adventures on walking routes that run through woodlands and alongside streams. Enjoy the bustling Victorian town of Ilfracombe (5 miles), set on the coast with a working harbour and some lovely beaches. Spend a day on the dog-friendly Wildersmouth Beach (5 miles), fabulous for surfing and rock pooling. Join the South West Coast Path which winds along the rugged coastline and offers up spectacular views that will really set tails wagging.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size bedroom, 1 king-size bedroom with additional single bed, travel cot 120cm x 60cm).
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite with shower room and WC, 1 bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower and WC
  • Hob, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, Dolce Gusto Espresso Coffee Machine, Double Air Fryer, Slow Cooker, Sandwich toaster
  • Welcome pack
  • High chair and travel cot provided
  • Wood burner, with 1 complementary basket of logs
  • Water supply from its own well
  • TV and DVD
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • No mobile signal, landline only
  • Enclosed garden with lawn, hot tub and patio area with garden furniture and BBQ
  • Private parking
  • EV Charger, Pay for EV Charger use when booking made. 
  • Christmas Decorations
  • Pub 3 miles, Hele Bay Beach 8 miles
  • This property can be booked alongside another property that sleeps a further 6 guests
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Tania Robinson

This property is personally managed by Tania.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anthony 10th June 2026

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Very nice cottage, quiet and private. Hot tub was a big plus! :-) Jackie, Chris, Peter and Val were excellent hosts.

Reviewed by Lee 9th May 2026

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Reviewed by Stephen 18th April 2026

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Great quiet retreat very well equipted

Reviewed by Malcolm 15th April 2026

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Lovely Cottage, well maintained, huge hot tub, spotlessly clean throughout, beautiful surroundings and view, relaxing and everything you need. Helpful owners nearby. Only niggle for us was the WiFi was mostly offline. We like to look up local events etc whilst away etc. Would return without hesitation if this aspect was fixed.

Reviewed by Egle 9th April 2026

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Reviewed by Linda 14th March 2026

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A lovely, really well equipped cottage. The location was smashing, and the owners were available if needed.

Reviewed by Gemma 5th January 2026

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Loved the location, was ideal for exploring North Devon and visiting family in North Cornwall! Amenities were great, all the things needed to cook nice meals, a real home away from home.

Reviewed by Heather 9th October 2025

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A lovely cottage, large rooms and airy. The garden was ideal for the dogs. Loved the way the character of the building was kept. Very nice hosts. Peaceful and very quiet. A pleasant change to not have a phone signal though WiFi was available.

Reviewed by Michael 22nd September 2025

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Reviewed by Jessica 16th September 2025

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Lovely cottage in a peaceful and quiet location. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Royford 3rd August 2025

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We had a lovely time, as a family of four with a small dog their was plenty of room and the cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. The location was very peaceful and we enjoyed many evenings in the hot tub. Located between Barnstaple and Ilfracombe meant towns and lovely beaches were easily in reach. We particularly enjoyed Lee beach for rRead moreock pooling. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 26th July 2025

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We had a wonderful stay in Oriel Cottage. The set up and lay out was just perfect for us, the children and even the dogs. The garden was secure and well kept and we had everything you could have possibly needed. The hot tub was a great size and well maintained. Very quiet and relaxing, yet lots to do and see in all directions. Beautiful beachesRead more, walks and plenty of pubs and restaurants. We would love to return one day. Hide

Reviewed by Abigail 19th July 2025

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Amazing cottage, ideally situated for where we wanted to travel to. Helpful people next door, and nothing was a bother. Very dog friendly, both dogs enjoyed having the garden area to run around in. Did not want to leave, lovely surrounding, amazenly peaceful and quite, and enough space for all of us, without being on top of each other.

Reviewed by Tina 6th July 2025

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Reviewed by Susan 23rd June 2025

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This is amongst the best cottages we have ever hired. I can't think of a problem. Lovely hot tub, great safe garden for the dog. Very quiet location and easy parking at the front of the cottage.

Reviewed by Pam 11th May 2025

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Lovely cottage hidden away in a beautiful location. Ideal for a quiet relaxing break. The cottage was very well equipped and comfortable. Owners made us very welcome.

Reviewed by Christine 5th May 2025

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Exceedingly well equipped and cosy - though we didnt need the heating this time as the weather was so warm. Our second time here . Very central to visit loads of places. Eat out at the Black Venus Inn in Challacombe- booking essential

Reviewed by Rob 24th April 2025

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Reviewed by Sarah 20th April 2025

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Reviewed by Charlotte 27th March 2025

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We couldn't recommend this property more! Extremely well equipped which is always a bonus, clean, big, homely and comfortable. We will be back!

Reviewed by Mariea 18th February 2025

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Love the cottage and love the remote location!

Reviewed by Sam 29th December 2024

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Lovely, well presented property. Comfortable and had everything you require, including all kitchen items, spare batteries and a torch. Every little item was thought about.

Reviewed by Michael 19th December 2024

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Nice scenic location and well equipped.

Reviewed by Bryan 22nd October 2024

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Lovely spacious cottage with hot tub. Enclosed garden for dogs.Nice and quiet couldn't fault the holiday would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Christine 30th September 2024

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Quiet and peaceful with great privacy. Huge hot tub which we enjoyed at the end of most days. Cottage is lovely and warm. First impressions were that it was a bit far from the places we wanted to visit but soon found out we could get anywhere we wanted to go in half an hour. Excellent place if you are bringing a dog

Reviewed by Peter 28th July 2024

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It's is isolated , no phone signal and does have farming around it . So there will be farmyard noises and smells if you are happy with that then it's a great place . The lane you drive up is sooo much longer than your expecting , but it's worth the trip . Clean well appointed and has good broadband. Plenty of wildlife as well house martins , deer aRead morend buzzards . Not far from some great dog friendly beaches Hide

Reviewed by Martin 3rd July 2024

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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.