The Hay Loft

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Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 7
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

13 Customer Review(s)

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“We were welcomed by Stuart who kindly told us about good local dog and family walking areas.”

He also attempted to ready the ponds for one of the children to do some fishing, though he said it needed a little more attention than he could give it at the time. He seemed quite busy readying a field for ploughing. We appreciated the delicious and welcoming home-baked cake, pretty with edible flowers from the farm, thank you. We enjoyed the guest information folder, which makes for hilarious reading! ...

He also attempted to ready the ponds for one of the children to do some fishing, though he said it needed a little more attention than he could give it at the time. He seemed quite busy readying a field for ploughing. We appreciated the delicious and welcoming home-baked cake, pretty with edible flowers from the farm, thank you. We enjoyed the guest information folder, which makes for hilarious reading! The Hayloft was a light, airy, warm and comfortable home for our week exploring Devon. The living and bedroom space is brilliantly apportioned, suiting our needs perfectly. As a family of seven adults, two children and our dogs, we loved the large dining table and open plan kitchen, chock full of every utensil one could wish for when cooking meals for a large group. We did wonder if the crockery etc could be arranged slightly differently to allow an empty cupboard for food storage. We cooked meals from scratch every night bar one, when we ate out. Though we didn't use it this time, we thought the option mentioned in the guest folder of having meals cooked and brought in to us was rather nice . The ground floor seating area was comfortable and there was even a wipe-clean dog bed available. The children especially enjoyed playing upstairs on the softer mezzanine area, which was also a cosy spot for bedtime story-time. They also thought the games room was fabulous, of course. It was wonderful to have en-suite bath/shower rooms with each bedroom. The showers were brilliant, very powerful, even when two or more were in use at the same time. The eldest of our party, in her 70s would have liked a shower mat as she found it slippery underfoot. There was plenty of hot water, heated by solar panels. We did have to try three of the baths before we found one which had a working plug to keep the water in for the children to have their baths, though. Most of our party commented on how exceptionally comfortable the beds are, with lovely cotton bed linen, but the mattresses in the ground floor bedroom nearest the balcony could do with replacing. The children and our dogs enjoyed the garden and we loved the view beyond. The large outdoor table and chairs would have been ideal for alfresco dining, but we hadn't realised the date of our booking would coincide with the daily spreading of muck on the nearby field about to be ploughed! One day and evening it was particularly pungent, even indoors with the windows closed and home-made fisherman's pie for dinner. We would happily return to the Hayloft, but would check first about this understandably necessary event on the farm's calendar. Maybe we were just unfortunate with the direction the wind chose to blow during our stay!

- Mrs Lucas-smith, May 2019
“An excellent property all round.”

Terrific hosts and a tranquil location even though only a couple of miles from the M5. Highly recommended!

- Mr Sears, May 2019
“What a fantastic cottage.”

We hired it for our wedding and we weren’t disappointed! The accommodation was perfect and the location fantastic. The beautiful cake on arrival was very unexpected but a lovely gesture. Stuart came over to welcome us and couldn’t have been more welcoming. I couldn’t recommend this place more!

- Ms Burg, May 2019
“The Hayloft suited our needs perfectly.”

Our party ranged from 84 - 5 years & 2 dogs .We were able to meet up together with space & comfort in a beautiful setting . Although the owners , jan & Stuart live adjacent to the property they were not intrusive & allowed us to feel relaxed at all times. Moreover, any communication we had with them was helpful & reflected their keenness to make our stay work well.The cake on arrival set the scene for a quality accommodation with attention to detail that was most appreciated. Many thanks for your great hospitality ; would certainly recommend !

- Mr Warman, April 2019
“Absolutely fantastic accommodation, large group of adults from 21 to 80 and were never under each others feet.”

Had everything we needed to prepare large family meals and the owners couldn't have been more helpful with any questions or queries we had. Plenty to do and see in the local area or if you just wanted a chilled out day plenty to do on site and just a twenty five minute walk to the nearest pub. Will definitely book this property again when next in the area.

- Mr Tadd, March 2019
“A beautiful house, very well equipped and very pleasant and helpful owners.”

Delightful area and Kentisbeare has two pubs offering good food and a very interesting church. Good starting point for trips out and we would highly recommend it.

- Mr Priest, December 2018
“There is nothing to be aware of was a beautiful house and a great way to spend a holiday with all my family.”

- Mr Harper, October 2018
“Very nice property in a good location.”

Ideal for large parties to celebrate something special.Host very welcoming and helpful.

- Mrs Nurse, September 2018
“Such a beautiful home in a beautiful location, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend the Hayloft.”

- Mrs Finch, August 2018
“The hayloft was in a very peaceful location, lovely and quiet.”

The owner made us welcome and very accommodating. The property made our visit to Devon nice and relaxing.

- Mr Wall, August 2018
“Cottage was beautiful, I expected it to be so and it was everything and more than I was expecting.”

Stuart was very accommodating, offering to keep an eye on the dogs if we wanted to leave them for a few hours and also asked us to call or see him if we wanted to know anything about where to go etc. We weren't the quietest group; celebrating a 30th birthday and an engagement all in one, but I never once felt that this affected Stuart and Jan who said hi every time we saw them. I thought we would make more use of the games room which is brilliant and had darts, books a ping pong table and also stuff for the kids (nit that we had any with us, but plastic kitchen play, skittles and probably more) but the house was so well suited for a social group, even though there were 12 of us, that we never did. I planned a skydive when I went as there is an airfield in dunkeswell 5 miles away so I would advise anybody to check that out! The only thing I think I would suggest is perhaps a sign for the hay loft at the guests entrance as I initially drove past maddocks farm as I was looking for the hay loft and then drove into maddocks farm having missed it, but the hay loft is immediately before maddocks farm. extremely minor point! I would love to book this place again!

- Mr Drakes, June 2018
“This was a magnificent cottage perfect for our wheelchair bound son.”

Well equipped, very comfortable and well placed for visiting the Devon coast. The owners Jan and Stuart were very welcoming and we loved the plate of home baked biscuits on our arrival. Thank you so much.

- Mr Holness, April 2018
“Lovely place to stay, really spacious and worked well with a disabled child in a wheelchair.”

The owners were really helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend. Thank you helpful holidays another great holiday!

- Mrs Richardson, April 2018
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The property

1½ miles from both Kentisbeare and Cullompton, a roomy, comfy house converted from a barn across a courtyard from the owners’ part 17th cent.

listed farmhouse on their 5 acre organic smallholding (fresh salad), which you are welcome to walk, with lovely views across miles of countryside.

Outside, own enclosed lawned garden (table/chairs, barbecue), 3 steps up to games/laundry room (table tennis, air hockey, washing machine, tumble drier), and, down a field, two pretty ponds (fishing for tench, carp).

Inside, light and bright with stone and wood floors (rugs).

Spacious open-plan living/dining/smart kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer with ice-maker, electric range-style cooker, granite worktops) with woodburner, TV/DVD and stable doors to patio.

Four bedrooms downstairs - a double (6' zip-linked bed or twin) with en suite bathroom (wet-room suite with roll-top bath and separate shower, suitable for wheelchair users) and stable doors to patio and garden; another double (6' zip-linked bed or twin, limited clothes-hanging space) with en suite shower-room (suite); and, at the other end of the house, step down to two more doubles (6' zip-linked beds or twins), one with en suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath) and stable doors to patio and garden, and the other with en suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath).Stairs (stairgates) up to open gallery/second living room (countryside views) and two more bedrooms - a double with en suite shower-room (suite), lovely long countryside views and stable doors to private balcony (table/chairs), and another double (6' zip-linked bed or twin) with en suite bathroom (suite plus hand-shower).

TV/DVD in all bedrooms.

Spring water.

Professional catering and ready meals available.

Suitable for wheelchair users (please discuss your requirements with us before booking).

Electric car charger available.

Damages Deposit £250.

Pub, 1 mile.

Well-equipped and comfortable. Kentisbeare: attractive, thriving village (pub, PO/shop, church) in the middle of rolling farmland, and a gateway to the Blackdown Hills.

Lots of footpaths and bridleways, fishing (also at Goodiford) and riding stables.

Cullompton (market town) and the M5, 3 miles.

Honiton, 9 miles; Exeter, 16; the south coast at Sidmouth, 17, and Exmouth, 21.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Summary

Six bedrooms
Four downstairs: 1 x super king double (can convert to twin) suitable for wheelchair users with en suite wet-room bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC and basin and door to garden, 1 x super king double (can convert to twin) with en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin, 1 x super king double (can convert to twin) with en suite bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and basin and door to garden, 1 x super king double (can convert to twin) with en suite bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, basin
Two upstairs: 1 x double with en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin, 1 x super king double (can convert to twin) with en suite bathroom with bath, hand shower, WC and basin
Upstairs gallery/sitting room
Ground floor open plan living space with seating area with wood burning stove and doors to garden, dining area and kitchen.
Central heating, underfloor heating with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request, Off road parking for four cars
Barbecue
Three well-behaved dogs welcome, Sorry no smoking
Note: This property has a private water supply which is tested regularly
Note: There is an electric car charger available.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

Kentisbeare

The pretty village of Uffculme is located in the lush green countryside to the east of Exeter, this small rural community provides a welcome change from the demands of modern living. Almost midway between Dartmoor and Exmoor, and just a 40-minute drive to Exmouth and the beautiful South Devon coast, it is a perfect base for touring the area's many attractions.

Note: Spring water. Electric car charger available. This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £250

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The Hay Loft

Kentisbeare, near Uffculme, Devon (Ref. 976037)

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Reviews & Ratings

Reviews

“We were welcomed by Stuart who kindly told us about good local dog and family walking areas.”

“An excellent property all round.”

“What a fantastic cottage.”

“The Hayloft suited our needs perfectly.”

“Absolutely fantastic accommodation, large group of adults from 21 to 80 and were never under each others feet.”

“A beautiful house, very well equipped and very pleasant and helpful owners.”

“There is nothing to be aware of was a beautiful house and a great way to spend a holiday with all my family.”

“Very nice property in a good location.”

“Such a beautiful home in a beautiful location, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely recommend the Hayloft.”

“The hayloft was in a very peaceful location, lovely and quiet.”

“Cottage was beautiful, I expected it to be so and it was everything and more than I was expecting.”