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Devon's Traphouse Cottage

Winkleigh, Devon
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Romantic
Thatched
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • A traditional welcoming 400-year old thatched cottage full of character
  • Delightful countryside walks straight from the doorstep with easy access to Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks
  • Perfect for a cosy romantic break
Property code: TRHOU

Sitting prettily in the middle of a row of thatched cottages, this property could be the vanilla portion of a tub of creamy Neapolitan ice-cream. If you’re looking to experience a quintessential Devon home-from-home, you need look no further as this cottage is perfect for a family or two couples wanting a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life along with their precious pup. With easy access to glorious country walks and long sandy beaches, there’s so much here for the whole family to do.

Overflowing with country charm, the cottage is warm and welcoming with a muted palette of blues and greens perfectly accentuating the milky white walls. There are quirky period features which provide clues to the history of the house, such as exposed wooden beams, slanted ceilings and interesting nooks and crannies that are just waiting to be explored. The wood burner in the open-plan lounge/dining area provides a cosy warmth on even the coldest of evenings and the cute enclosed patio garden that’s reached via the kitchen provides an excellent spot to sit and enjoy an evening glass of wine after a tiring day of adventure.

Situated less than 200-meters from the village centre of Winkleigh, you are within walking distance of a selection of pubs and convenience shops. Summerleaze Beach, a golden sandy surfing beach in Bude, is a picturesque 29-mile drive from the property and the perfect place for you and your pup to enjoy digging in the sand and splashing in waves. Quince Honey Farm (16 miles) is a fantastic place for all the family, even the four-legged members, and it offers beekeeping tours and a range of activities.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • TV and DVD
  • Wood burner  (logs can be purchased locally)
  • Welcome pack on arrival
  • Please note: the property has steep cottage style stairs and low door frames – take care with children and infants
  • Sleeps 2+2
  • Pubs and shops within walking distance
  • Arrival: 15:30 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.

Nancy Hayes

This property is personally managed by Nancy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 37 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jacqui 30th March 2024

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Fabulous cottage in the heart of a very welcoming village. Immaculately clean, lovely welcome with scones, cream and jam, all the essentials you will ever need. Cannot recommend this beautiful cottage enough. Even dishes and bed for the dog!!

Reviewed by Leo 22nd September 2023

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Traphouse cottage is truly a peaceful and cosy place to stay if you want to travel around Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and even Gloucestershire/South Wales. The cottage has everything you need to be very comfortable while you stay. Its also reeeeally pretty x

Reviewed by Vivien 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by John 10th September 2023

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A very peaceful break in a delightful cottage. Be wary if youre nervous of steep stairs . Loved the village location, the internal decor and ambience . V comfortable bed . Only 20 mins from RHS Rosemoor gardens which is stunning. Kings Arms is very good

Reviewed by Kathleen 25th August 2023

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This is the most perfect little cottage Ive ever stayed in, we just felt completely at home, everything you could want and more, The villagers are so friendly, seriously did not want to leave, Spotlessly clean, every thing has been though of, the local pubs are fantastic, we cant wait to come back, thank you so much xx

Reviewed by Larry 11th August 2023

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Very old cottacge with loads of quirky charm. Has all required facilities but would benefit from a Smart TV - we had a roku stick which did the trick. Village pub was excellent too

Reviewed by Stephen 7th July 2023

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Lovely central base, for exploring Devon !

Reviewed by Kirsty 30th June 2023

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We had such a great break at the cottage. We were welcomed with a lovely card and cream tea from the host which was such a great touch. The cottage was spotless and very cosy and was very well equipped with all you could possibly need for your stay. We would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Helen 23rd June 2023

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Charming cottage right in the heart of the village. The owner has filled it with lovely homely items. Beautiful colour scheme and delightful courtyard.

Reviewed by Clare 9th June 2023

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Lovely quaint cottage in Devon handy for both ends of the county, the village is lovely and has a shop, post office and two pubs, food at the Kings Arms very good.

Reviewed by Julia 12th May 2023

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Reviewed by Terry 27th April 2023

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Very nice comfortable cottage in a fantastic village. Arrived on a wet and cold afternoon but once the heating was on and we got the wood burner going it was lovely and cosy.

Reviewed by Debbie 11th April 2023

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Reviewed by Joanne Louise 4th April 2023

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Trap house is located in a lovely village in walking distance of the village amenities. Trap house has everything you need in a holiday cottage . We would love to stay in the cottage again.

Reviewed by Aileen 2nd March 2023

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Perfect beautiful cottage. Lovely welcome basket, much appreciated! Our two spaniels made themselves at home. The friendliest village weve ever been too! Our only complaint was we couldnt stay longer! Would definitely come back.

Reviewed by Amanda 11th February 2023

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This is an idyllic, quirky cottage in a peaceful setting, yet moments from two delightful pubs, a shop and veggie cafe. Short drive to the tarka trail. Cosy woodburner really made out winter short break perfect. Electric heaters kept whole place very warm. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Sally 6th January 2023

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We enjoyed our stay in your delightful cottage. Well appointed and clean. The staircase was a bit of a challenge as it was very steep. Good central village location but quiet. No open spaces to walk the dog direct from the cottage other than lanes, but plenty of walks a short drive away.

Reviewed by Cheryl 30th December 2022

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Very quaint, well positioned and most comfortable cottage!

Reviewed by Nicola 23rd December 2022

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Staircase not good for elderly or young children. Very wobbly handrail. Cottage very cosy and lovely and warm .location superb ,near pubs, shop butchers etc. bedrooms lovely size for a cottage however the twin room has a steep step to get into bed area.

Reviewed by Cherry 1st December 2022

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A lovely character cottage. Very comfortable and cosy

Reviewed by Sally 25th November 2022

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A delightful, beautifully maintained cottage in an ideal setting with a great pub too !

Reviewed by Claire 19th November 2022

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A cosy cottage, comfortable and well equipped, set in a wonderful location. We had everything we needed for a short break and would really recommend for this or a longer holiday. The wood burner was great too!

Reviewed by Frankie 14th November 2022

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Very lovely cottage

Reviewed by Lucy 30th October 2022

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We had a very comfortable stay at Traphouse. The cottage has everything we needed and it was a good base for visiting this part of North Devon. We hope to return one day.

Reviewed by Alan 14th October 2022

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Reviewed by Ian 26th September 2022

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A beautiful, homely and comfortable place to stay. Just gorgeous. On arrival a cream tea had been left for us which was a wonderful touch . Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lovely little village with essential amenities.

Reviewed by Jane 19th August 2022

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Lovely cottage, with the best equipment set up weve ever had in the many years weve visited Devon or Cornwall. Would highly recommend to friends and family and would happily return myself :)

Reviewed by Maria 12th August 2022

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Reviewed by Anna 1st August 2022

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Beautiful cosy cottage, immaculately clean and full of thoughtful touches. Winkleigh is an adorable village with shop a few moments away and we loved the Kings Arms for food.

Reviewed by Allison 25th July 2022

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Highly recommend holiday cottages

Reviewed by Claire 8th July 2022

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Winkleigh has to be the friendliest village and a beautiful location. The cottage is delightful and very comfortable.

Reviewed by Geoff 1st July 2022

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Lovely village with shops and a great pub. The cottage is charming and quirky but wondefully equipped. Be prepared for slightly wonky stairs (it is 350 odd years old).

Reviewed by Joanne 24th June 2022

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The cottage is in a lovely village with a small shop,butchers,post office and coffee shop, and most important 2 pubs off which Kings Arms serves lovely food. On arrival there was a fresh loaf , milk,jam,butter and even dishwasher and washing machine tablets which was a lovely thought. Even though the village was not on top of a beach it never took Read moremuch longer than half hour to reach one and most beaches are also dog friendly. Also lots of places to visit in the area and would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Leo 17th June 2022

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My partner and I (and various small fluffy beasties) have been welcomed on 3 occasions now by the owners of Traphouse Cottage. This beautiful property is thatched with 2 bedrooms, very well equipped, tastefully decorated and is located in the gorgeous, quiet and friendly village of Winkleigh in mid-Devon. Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset are very easiRead morely reached if you like to step outside the lovely box that is Devon! We will definitely and very happily stay at Traphouse cottage hopefully very soon Hide

Reviewed by Jonathan 29th May 2022

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Reviewed by Justyn 27th May 2022

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The cottage was really nice & we all had a great weekend away in Devon / Cornwall

Reviewed by Rachel 24th May 2022

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A perfect place to stay if you want a relaxing break away from it all, the cottage was lovely, clean and cosy.

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