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View of the property
Open plan Lounge/Kitchen/Dining room
Kitchen
Kitchen/dining area
Gather the family around
Lounge area with patio doors out onto enclosed garden
Enlcosed garden
Double bedroom with en-suite
En-suite bathroom
Twin bedroom with en-suite
En-suite shower room
Social courtyard space leading off the cottages
Outdoor childrens play area
Meet the locals...
Explore the farm and meet its residents...
Rabbits at pets corner
Guinea pigs at pets corner
Indoor games barn for the guests use
Ilfracombe is only 5 miles away
1 / 19  View of the property
2 / 19  Open plan Lounge/Kitchen/Dining room
3 / 19  Kitchen
4 / 19  Kitchen/dining area
5 / 19  Gather the family around
6 / 19  Lounge area with patio doors out onto enclosed garden
7 / 19  Enlcosed garden
8 / 19  Double bedroom with en-suite
9 / 19  En-suite bathroom
10 / 19  Twin bedroom with en-suite
11 / 19  En-suite shower room
12 / 19  Social courtyard space leading off the cottages
13 / 19  Outdoor childrens play area
14 / 19  Meet the locals...
15 / 19  Explore the farm and meet its residents...
16 / 19  Rabbits at pets corner
17 / 19  Guinea pigs at pets corner
18 / 19  Indoor games barn for the guests use
19 / 19  Ilfracombe is only 5 miles away

Mill House Cottage

Ilfracombe (5mls S), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful converted stone barn with enclosed private garden offering the perfect rural retreat
  • Situated on a 20 acre working farm with a variety of animals to meet, on-site activities and a communal games room
  • The sandy beaches of Woolacombe and the seaside town of Ilfracombe are only 10 minutes away by car
Property code: MALTC

A family and dog-friendly welcome await guests at this country-style farm cottage in Devon. Sleeping four guests, three favourite hounds are also invited to stay. The property is part of a complex of farm cottages with four neighbouring cottages creating a lovely village ambience. Perfect for nature loving families, guests can meet farm and rescue animals from horses and alpacas to pigs, donkeys, and chickens. There’s ample parking on-site plus shops, pubs and restaurants in the pretty market town of Ilfracombe (4 miles) where you can savour delicious food at its many cafes and eateries after long walks on Exmoor (8 miles).

Enter the property through the farm courtyard and the original barn door, where the property is laid out on one floor. The lounge, kitchen and dining area has a TV with DVD player and a cosy wood burner. The kitchen and utility area is well-equipped for family meal times and light laundry so that you can stay focused on a relaxing holiday break for all. The galleried double en-suite bedroom upstairs has scenic country views if Rover moves over to let you see, plus an en-suite bathroom, and there’s a twin bedroom with an en-suite shower room. To reach your private patio, take two steps up to the patio door where you’ll find a relaxed seating area and magnificent countryside views.

Guests can enjoy several shared areas on-site, including a games barn with a pool table, table tennis, and a library. For days out, visit beautiful beaches at Ilfracombe (4.5 miles) and Woolacombe (7 miles). If your hounds love a lofty hill walk, then Exmoor offers a rugged landscape to inspire canine bards and humans alike.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Enclosed private patio with garden furniture and rural views
  • Huge verity of onsite activates available (detailed in cottage description)
  • 3 dogs welcome (not to be left unattended in the cottage)
  • Electric, and underfloor heating included
  • Woodburner (first basket of logs included)
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer
  • Towels not included
  • Washer/dryer
  • Ample on site parking.
  • Beach 5 miles, shops and pubs 4 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 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.

Sarah Hardy

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Bill 28th March 2024

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Reviewed by Stephanie 25th March 2024

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Reviewed by Nigel 6th January 2024

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Fabulous location with access to miles of coast path & beaches with minimal traveling. The actual cottage itself is great but there are details which require attention ie wood burner burns fiercely despite being shut down, under floor heating struggled during a cold spell. Plumbing noisy (sounds like a washing machine) Catches on doors & stair gateRead more missing. Despite these issues as I pointed out it's a lovely cottage that just requires some attention to detail. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 4th November 2023

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Excellent

Reviewed by Becky 21st October 2023

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What we loved about this property was that it was in a private, secluded location and peaceful. Yet, close to so many popular beaches, attractions and shops. Minimal amount of driving needed. And an added bonus/highlight was seeing and spending time with the animals that the owner is collecting and caring for. All in all, a wonderful break away froRead morem a busy life and living in a town. Just what we needed to recharge the batteries. Hide

Reviewed by Teresa 30th September 2023

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Mill House Cottage is just lovely, as is the whole of Dune Holiday Cottages. It's especially nice being near the animals. The cottage itself is very well appointed. There is literally nothing you feel you are without. The milk, tea, coffee and biscuits are a lovely touch. Also the cleaning supplies. It is so handy on your first day. The cottage is Read morejust beautiful, looking out over the fields. The secure garden is a real bonus with dogs. The sofas and bed are comfy. Would highly recommend Hide

Reviewed by Madeliene 23rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Ollie 9th September 2023

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Thoroughly recommend this property for anyone wishing a getaway, especially those wanting to take their dogs along too. I will definitely return. Certainly value for money

Reviewed by Rebecca 2nd September 2023

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Was a lovely week away especially as we managed to book the heatwave week! Cottage was great, very dog friendly, with a large field and lake for the dogs to walk in. Located about 10 mins from Ilfracombe and Woolacombe and around 35 mins to Barnstaple it really is a great location. Very quiet and tranquil location, all you hear is the cows! We woulRead mored definitely stay here again. Hide

Reviewed by Georgina 12th August 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 3rd June 2023

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We had another fantastic holiday at Mill House, having stayed several times before. John and family are so welcoming, the cottage is spacious with everything you could need, and the location is perfect for exploring North Devon. The farm itself is perfect for couples, families or groups - a beautiful, peaceful and secluded setting with farm animalsRead more to visit, walks around the area to explore, and a games room / playground for entertainment. Hide

Reviewed by Billie 13th May 2023

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Reviewed by Emma 8th April 2023

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A perfect cosy country cottage in a peaceful location close to so many beaches and other things to do. The hosts were so friendly and relaxed which creates a very welcoming environment. We'd definitely return

Reviewed by Julia 1st April 2023

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Nice place to stay in the country, cottage was comfortable and had the basic things provided. If traveling with kids I would recommend taking extra blankets as we found the bedrooms quite cold. There's no actual shower in main bedroom bathroom only shower head off the tap. Games room under development use able but dirty. The kids park lacks a benchRead more so parents can sit down. Owner very friendly and accommodating. Garden does get fumes from the oil tank and nextdoor boilers. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 16th March 2023

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Plenty of hot water which was lovely .dress for weather take wellies and hat Wfi very intermittent understand this is being sorted soon. Quiet peaceful location helpful owners.

Reviewed by James 18th February 2023

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Reviewed by Janet 1st October 2022

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Reviewed by Alan 17th September 2022

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Good cottage to stay in.

Reviewed by Clare 6th September 2022

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Reviewed by Jane 16th July 2022

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Enjoyed our stay at Dune Cottages - very peaceful and quiet just what the doctor ordered. Who ever does the cleaning is great, for a very old (but up to date) cottage never saw one cobweb or spider - based on past experience this was amazing.

Reviewed by Sam 30th June 2022

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Reviewed by Amanda 11th June 2022

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Reviewed by Julie 7th May 2022

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Reviewed by Dennis 23rd April 2022

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Reviewed by Kath 16th April 2022

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We stayed here for a week over the Easter holidays and it was absolutely perfect. The house was clean, spacious, comfortable, warm and well equipped. All the little (and big!) things had been thought through and provided, including a field to walk the dog. The games room, the variety of animals they could pet, the library, the trampoline and the fiRead moreshing lake were all a big hit with my two children. The host was wonderful and he went out of his way to make our stay easy, fun but also relaxing. Hide

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View of the property
Open plan Lounge/Kitchen/Dining room
Kitchen
Kitchen/dining area
Gather the family around
Lounge area with patio doors out onto enclosed garden
Enlcosed garden
Double bedroom with en-suite
En-suite bathroom
Twin bedroom with en-suite
En-suite shower room
Show 7 moreSocial courtyard space leading off the cottages

Location

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