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Paddock area perfect for exercising dogs with views towards Exmoor
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Wrens Thatch

Torrington (6mls E), Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Green
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Idyllic thatched cottage in the heart of Devon with your own private hot tub
  • Ideal base to explore all of Devon with beaches just 20 minutes away
  • Private enclosed garden, patio area and adjacent wild flower meadow ideal for walking or exercising dogs
Property code: 49589

Surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields in the heart of Devon, this idyllic cottage is ideally located for an escape to the country. Discover a new leash of life as you wake to breathtaking views and let the dogs run and play in the adjoining wildflower meadow as you sip your morning coffee and watch on. Sleeping four, it’s perfect for families or small groups of friends looking to relax and reconnect.

Exposed bricks, stones and original beams add country charm and character throughout this property, with thoughtful details helping you feel right at home. On cold winter evenings, curl up in front of the wood burner for a fun film night in front of the Smart TV – there’s even underfloor heating if it gets really chilly. Plan the next day’s adventures in the warm and welcoming kitchen/diner before dipping into your own private hot tub on the enclosed patio. There are two light and airy super king-size bedrooms, which can be made into twins on request. You will find plenty of off-road parking available.

For walkies, you and your four-legged friends will be spoilt for choice, with the rugged scenery, rolling hills and woodland of Dartmoor (20 miles) and Exmoor (18.5 miles) waiting for you to explore. Torrington (5 miles) has a myriad of footpaths and cycle paths to wander too, linking directly to the famous 180-mile long Tarka Trail. And of course, no visit to North Devon is complete without a trip to the beach, so head 11 miles to Westward Ho! and enjoy its 2 miles of golden sands; dog access is restricted here in the summer, although Peppercombe (17.5 miles), Northam Burrows (13.5 miles) and Clovelly (23 miles) beaches allow dogs to get their paws wet and sandy year-round.

  • 2 super-king zip-and-link beds (which can be made in to twins on request)
  • 1 wet room with WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC and 1 en-suite bathroom with hand held shower over bath with WC
  • Kitchen with electric range style oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washer/dryer
  • Wood burner (logs included)
  • Wood pellet ground source underfloor heating
  • Ample off-road parking
  • Private hot tub
  • Beach 11 miles, pub and shop 2.5 miles
  • Smart TV/DVD in lounge
  • Please note, dogs are only permitted on the ground floor
  • The owners also have two B&B rooms on site in their sympathetically restored Georgian house.  The rooms are charmingly decorated with private bathrooms, smart TV and tea/coffee making facilities.  Additional guests can be accommodated in the B&B rooms for all or part of your stay -  should you wish to discuss this option let us know and we will put you in direct contact with the owners.  
  • 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.

Nancy Hayes

This property is personally managed by Nancy.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sara 1st March 2024

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Lovely peaceful cottage, perfect for stargazing as no light pollution, within half an hour of lots of lovely dog friendly beaches. Secure garden and dog paddock just over the road were great. Owners live close - next door, stairgate provided to keep dogs downstairs, robes provided for hot tub which was great. Very very quiet, apart from the bird soRead moreng! Hide

Reviewed by Mark 30th December 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 10th November 2023

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Beautiful cottage and location with the added touches from our hosts. On arrival home made scones and jam and as many fresh eggs as we could eat. Very enjoyable stay with a bonus of evenings in the hot tub

Reviewed by Tina Vanessa 6th October 2023

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Wonderful location, beautiful cottage, and a very warm welcome from the owners.

Reviewed by Hayley 8th September 2023

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Lovely thatched cottage in the Devon countryside with hot tub in garden. Plenty of walks from the door step. 20 minute drive from nearest beach.

Reviewed by Mal 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Dale 11th August 2023

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Lovely comfortable cottage with fully enclosed garden and paddock for your pooches to run around.

Reviewed by Julie 9th June 2023

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Lovely big cottage in the countryside, great outside space with fabulous hot tub and private garden for sunbathing. Owners next door should you have any questions. Very peaceful. Be prepared to drive down narrow country lanes as its setting means youll need to be a confident driver. Fully equipped kitchen and modern appliances. Super quiet with vieRead morews over the fields and farms. Hide

Reviewed by Chloe 12th May 2023

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We've just returned from a wonderful weeks stay at Wren's Thatch. We had a lovely welcome by Maggie and Kevin, the homemade scones were delicious after a long journey. The cottage itself is beautiful, with spectacular views and had everything we and our 11 month old needed for a comfortable stay. We especially enjoyed the thorough information book,Read more superking size beds, hot tub, and vist from Molly their Springer Spanial who liked to poke her nose through the fence and say hello. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 21st April 2023

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Reviewed by Mark 29th December 2022

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Great accommodation. Close enough to everything yet secluded. Very comfortable and cosy from all the elements

Reviewed by Kathrine 22nd December 2022

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Reviewed by Annette 16th September 2022

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It was very welcoming, the owners were very friendly and helpful, definitely would return

Reviewed by Elizabeth 9th September 2022

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Following the route recommended by the owners is important to avoid narrow lanes but once we were familiar with that, all was great. Superb cottage with excellent equipment. Cosy and comfortable.

Reviewed by Paula 19th August 2022

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Lovely holiday home with lots of character and charm. The owners were lovely and can't fault the overall experience. The little extras were very welcome..milk tea eggs and homemade scones were a lovely touch. The use of the paddock for our dog was great as well as a small garden. No barbecues or fire pits allowed at the cottage for fire reasons whiRead morech wasn't a big issue I was disappointed on the website there was a field and firepit so a bit misleading! Hide

Reviewed by Alan 12th August 2022

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Beautiful thatched cottage in a remote and quite part of rural Devon. The cottage was lovley and had everything we wanted and needed, both bedrooms, very spacious with onsuites and the added benifefit of a wet room down stairs, ideal when using the hot tub. Private garden and your very own exercise field to let your puppy dogs go mad before venturiRead moreng out to explore a very beautil part of our Country. Kevin & Maggie were more than happy for you to take a walk around their beautiful gardens. Hide

Reviewed by Anthony 5th August 2022

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What a real gem of a property! Excellent presentation by Maggie and Kevin who have worked hard to ensure a great holiday is had by all. The cream tea on arrival is a welcoming touch. The setting is excellent for views and star gazing! The hot tub is a great feature although probably too hot during the heatwave! A homely getaway! Morning greetings bRead morey Mollie the Springer Spaniel are a delight! Hide

Reviewed by Douglas 29th July 2022

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Simply an ideal place to retreat to after a hard day enjoying everything North Devon has to offer. An out of the way hide away. 5 stars.

Reviewed by kym 22nd July 2022

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the location of the cottage is excellent, quite and the field was a godsend for the dogs. The cottage layout is excellent the down stair open plan is like one very large room with space for all. Bedrooms are very comfortable, roomy and both are on suite very quite at night perfect for a good nights sleep. The little extras waiting for us on arrivalRead more was an excellent touch. Hide

Reviewed by Robert 8th July 2022

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Reviewed by Tim 1st July 2022

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Would strongly recommend this cottage - beautiful property with everything you need for a great holiday- idyllic location for relaxation and solitude but still not too far from the beaches and other North Devon delights and not to forget amazing hosts

Reviewed by David 17th June 2022

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A lovely place to stay

Reviewed by Laura 10th June 2022

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We had an absolutely fabulous stay at Wrens Thatch. Kevin and Maggie were really welcoming and friendly hosts who have thought about everything you could possible need while staying. The cottage is clean and comfortable with an enclosed garden which was important for us with the dog. They also have a separate paddock which you can use to exercise tRead morehe dog which was just perfect. Their own dogs Molly and Poppy were an absolute delight. Its in a great location to explore North Devon. Just perfect. Hide

Reviewed by Clive 3rd June 2022

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Had a fantastic week at Wrens Thatch despite the fact the weather could have been better. The accommodation was of a very high standard, cosy and charming. Hot tub was great, and our dog loved the field opposite for exercising. The property is very well positioned for exploring North Devon. Would recommend Instow beach, which is the nearest beach aRead morend also dog friendly. Hide

Reviewed by JACKIE 3rd May 2022

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Cottage so beautifully presented. Furniture and beds comfortable. Decor excellent..Kitchen Equipment ,crockery etc really good. HLDLot tub a great experience and owners helpful and friendly. Couldn't fault anything.

Reviewed by David 22nd April 2022

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