The Old Laundry

We had a fantastic stay at the Old Laundry.

The accommodation is very comfortable and finished to a high standard. Caroline and her husband were wonderful hosts. Their farm is beautiful and they were kind enough to let us explore all of their land. The peacocks were a particular highlight! They also had a food festival in their barn during our stay which was well worth a visit. We will definitely be keeping an eye out for future events that they host.

Lovely idyllic place with amazing views

The Old Laundry was a really lovely place to stay.

Great if you want peace and quiet. Carolyn was really helpful on hand but not intrusive. Access to the EV charging point was really useful. Our two dogs were fascinated by the peacocks. Directions to the property were really good. We have to agree with previous reviews regarding the sofa being uncomfortable. That aside we would have no hesitation recommending a stay here.

Beautiful property in a beautiful location,we had a lovely warm welcome from the owners with a home made cake after our long drive,we didn't want to leave but we definitely return

Lovely property in a quiet location with excellent hosts.

Would definitely book again. The only downside is the uncomfortable sofa, but the bed was excellent.

An exceptional rural property, well equipped, with excellent hosts close by should you need them.

Located in mid- Devon, The Old Laundry is well positioned to explore a wide area and coastline. The excellent log fire,with an almost endless log supply, is an added comfort addition to the heat pump central heating. There is nothing to fault here!

The Old Laundry was well equipped and was situated in a peaceful setting.

Loved the peacocks. The bed was extremely comfortable. The settee in the lounge really needs replacing as very uncomfortable as previously mentioned by other guests. Carolyn and Chris were very friendly and helpful. We would certainly consider returning here again.

Beautiful cottage in a lovely location.

Very peaceful. Near RHS Rosemoor and lots of great walks.

We enjoyed it there very peaceful and great holiday

Lovely cottage, charming hosts and a very quiet spot.

Fabulous views from the patio and an ideal location for exploring Devon. Spent time on the South Coast and the North and explored Dartmoor. Would go back in a heartbeat.

Some of the pictures on the website are out of date which can be misleading.

In the pictures there is a sofa in the sitting room but in reality it is a day bed which was very uncomfortable to sit on. Also the pictures of outside - the seating arrangements have changed, it looks like there is a clear path to the door & a nice garden either side of the path. In reality there was hardly any path, nettles were growing across it & everything was very overgrown. It was also difficult to get out of the car because of how overgrown it was. The directions to the cottage should also be looked at as we went out of our way to follow them explicitly after an 8 hour drive & they sent us the wrong way. It was incredibly stressful after such a long drive to be on single track roads & not knowing where you were going. It would be much easier to find the property coming in from North Tawton which was the route we used mostly as it was more direct & easy to follow. We were woken up early (4ish most days) by the peacocks so if you like to sleep in this isn't the place for you. On the bright side the kitchen was modern & well supplied, the shower room the same. Our beds were very comfortable & there was a good amount of storage space (though some of the furniture & fittings are quite dated). Also (apart from the peacocks) if you like a remote, quiet location this would be a good spot. All in all pros & cons but I'd definitely suggest a new sofa (or proper sofa bed if you need provision for more guests). That would have made our stay much more comfortable.

We enjoyed our stay.

The owners Carolyn and Chris were more than helpful and welcoming. Even providing a cake upon our arrival which was delicious. We were permitted access the whole of their estate which was amazing, there were no restrictions. The Old Laundry was well equipped, with everything you could possibly need e.g. ironing board, iron, washing machine, dryer etc. There is also a log fire with logs provided. Beds really comfortable with a nice shower room. There is only one improvement we could suggest that would be to replace the sofa (it's a little hard). We would be more than happy to return to the Old Laundry in the future. I am sure others would be made more than welcome. We would recommend. Peacocks are amusing, our little dog was fascinated by them as they paraded in front of the windows. Lovely break, thank you so much. Hopefully see you next year.

A lovely place to stay especially if you have dogs.

Very helpful utility room and plenty of space to walk. The beef the owners sell is very good! Definitely recommend.

Lovely cottage in a nice location and a beautiful lemon drizzle cake as well.

what more could you ask for.

The Old Laundry was amazing, a beautiful cottage set in stunning grounds.

Loved the peacocks outside the window and the lemon drizzle cake was amazing! The cottage had everything you could possibly need for a relaxing break.

The Old Laundry was a delight.

Set in an estate on a working farm. It was clean, comfortable and had everything needed for a pleasant stay. Carolyn (the host) is a lovely lady and even baked a cake for our stay. I would definitely recommend the Old Laundry for a stay in Devon. There is so much to see and do in this area.

The property is ideally situated to explore the surrounding area and is very quiet which suited me.

The local walking around the estate, and further afield by footpaths, and lanes with almost no traffic, is excellent. There is nothing not to like in this part of the country. The owner, Carolyn is very friendly and knowledgeable, and gave me some nice apples from her store. I will probably come here again, trying a different time of year.

Yet another great break using Sykes Holidays,what a lovely place to stay,beautiful surroundings,quiet and the owners,Chris & Carolyne,were very hospitable and very informative of the area,and the gardens are beautiful.

We hope to return soon

We had a fabulous stay at The Old Laundry.

Lovely peacocks roaming the grounds, a trio of ponies behind the cottage in their stables every morning and evening was a highlight for me. The owners Carolyn and Chris are a delight, and super welcoming. The EV charger on site was one of the top reasons we chose the Old Laundry as we could be central to everything, and not worry about charging the car at the end of each day's exploring. We loved the freshly made cake, and the opportunity to purchase delicious fresh beef direct from the farm. Plan to return early next year ... We loved it start to finish and can't wait to repeat, and elongate the next stay.. Thanks for sharing your beautiful space with us!

Relaxing, peaceful, beautiful centrally located cottage in Devon.

Our stay at the old laundry was perfect, our hosts were very welcoming and were always available with advice when we needed it.

The peacocks are spectacular, the views and grounds are amazing, lots to explore around the farm Further afield lots to discover too Thank you Carolyn, we hope to return soon

Lovely relaxing place to stay.

Comfortable cottage with all the amenities you need. A warm welcome from the owner and a delicious lemon cake was a very nice treat. A great location to visit many of Devon’s lovely towns.

The property was absolutely brilliant ,wood stove super location quiet peacock's wandering around guinea fowl, brought home some meat from the farm a big thanks to Caroline from Nick and Kay

Absolutely lovely well equipped property in a quiet and relaxing location.

There are plenty of walks across the 400 acres estate all directly from the front door. If you are looking for a peaceful break that is away from it all and wish connect with nature this is definitely the place to stay. The extra bonuses are the welcoming peacocks and guinea fowl who regularly like to greet you. The lemon drizzle cake was a welcome gesture from our friendly hosts. We will be back for another visit,

We loved our time at The Parlour, we will be going back.

Excellent

Myself, husband and dog had a relaxing time at the Old Laundry and the owner had provided very good facilities which made our stay very enjoyable.

This is the 4th cottage we have stayed in via the Sykes website and, in our opinion, not the best.

The photos of the interior of the property shown on Sykes website were obviously taken some time ago as they do not match the current décor. All the other properties we have stayed at there has always been a welcome pack which is very much appreciated, in particular a pint of milk in the fridge as after a very long journey a cup of tea is most welcome. At this property we were greeted by the owner who welcomed us with some ginger flap jacks which was a nice gesture but there was no milk. We would have brought our own had we known but a 10 hour journey in very hot weather made us decide not to as we sincerely thought there would at least be 1 pint of milk in the fridge. This property is very off the beaten track so no shops within walking distance. Fortunately we asked the owner where the nearest shop was to get some milk and she kindly went back to her own property to pour some milk in a jug for us. After a very welcome cup of tea we went to wash up the mugs and discovered there was no washing up liquid. Under the sink was a dirty sponge which had seen better days and a damp cloth which had clearly been used that day and just hung over a pot to dry which we felt was not very hygienic. There was nothing much else. Therefore the next day we drove to the nearest Tesco in Crediton to buy washing up liquid, sponges to wash up with, some kitchen roll (which is very useful) and, might we add, we also bought some tea-towels as the two that had been left were not very absorbent and, again, had seen better days. As stated above, this is the 4th cottage we have rented from Sykes and this is the first one that we have had to go out and buy cleaning materials. How on earth was we supposed to wash crockery up without washing up liquid. Cleaning materials are something that have always been provided in other properties we have stayed in and if the Old Laundry is not going to supply these essential items then it should at least say so. The sofa in the lounge area is extremely uncomfortable and after sightseeing all day is not ideal to sit and relax. The bedroom we slept in was quite cosy and the bed was very comfortable. The shower in the bathroom was very good but has obviously been leaking after constant use so could do with some maintenance. Overall, we would not describe this property as excellent as stated on Sykes website but “good” as we feel that it needs a little bit of maintenance and some homely touches which are not expensive but would make everybody’s stay much more comfortable and relaxing. It is in a lovely quiet setting with no noise other than from the wildlife which you would expect on a working farm.

A friendly welcome.

Great location for the dogs to roam free and for humans to relax and take time to stop and stare. We really enjoyed our stay, Thank you

Beautiful location.

Lovely owners. Lovely cottage. Highly recommended. We will definitely come back!

Carolyn and her husband were incredibly welcoming to what is a beautiful renovated cottage in their stunning estate.

We had a wonderful time and will not only return first chance we get but will be recommending them to all and sundry. Thank you

Just lovely and owners very helpful

Lovely hosts, very helpful and friendly.

We had a very peaceful and relaxed week at the cottage. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely property in a great location .

Host was very helpful .

Keith, Paddy and I had a fabuolus time at the Old Laundry and loved the comfort and ease of chilling out and in particular the farm facilities that meant that you are reminded of how gorgeous being out town is - Thanks to Carolyn who is an excellent host and insightful for all the needs that any one staying at the old Laundry requires - Many thanks and lucky people who are staying at the Old laundry X

Lovely cottage in a great location.

Warmly welcomed by the owner and greatly appreciated the lemon drizzle cake that was waiting for us on our arrival. Ideal location for exploring North Devon with North Tawton just five minutes driving time away. Would highly recommend a visit to the Old Luandry.

We had a lovely time at The Old Laundry Brilliant place.

Beautiful property in stunning surroundings.

Would have been perfect if the garden area could have been enclosed for the dog so he didn't need to be tied to the garden bench. That said, we loved our stay and would highly recommend. Thank you

We had a lovely relaxing time.

enjoying wildlife and fresh air and nice and peacefull ..

The accommodation and the location were a total delight.

Lovely place with a layout that suits having dogs.

Owner was very friendly and the surrounding are beautiful.

Just perfect.

A beautiful location with a very warm welcome - on so many levels. My mum and I stayed in The Old Laundry, with our two dogs, in much need of some tranquility and time out from the rollercoaster of life. We cannot rate this place enough; the stunning grounds and the ambiance of a working farm that allowed us somehow feel a part of was …just perfect. Thank you to our lovely hosts (that’s not just the animals and feathered variety!)

What a truely AMAZING place beautiful cottage and so friendly.

The cake on arrival was to die for and the home grown steaks mealy In mouth. Owners so helpful and DEFINITELY heading back ASAP.

Absolutely brilliant location.

Was a restful week which was most needed. We will definitely be returning again. 10/10 100%. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a peaceful relaxing break.

It was absolutely beautiful.

My room was the small bedroom and it was very comfortable. We both loved the fab wood fire - it was so effective. Lovely location, beautifully appointed accommodation and fab hosts. Really wonderful set up.

Very well equipped accommodation that would benefit from more comfortable and additional seating in the lounge area.

Single bed not comfortable. Overall the qualityaccommodation was very good, lovely location.

Only criticism is that there wasn't really enough room/ seating for the three of us in the living room - just one double sofa

This is a really lovely place to stay, could do with a more comfy sofa but a real minor point.

Well equipped place, as others have said.

Bed comfortable, but, boy! Was the bedroom hot. Would not want to be there during this hot spell. Again, as others have said, settee not exactly comfortable, also, rugs in living area could do with a clean(not just a vacuum). We did enjoy our stay, but got the impression a little bit of maintenance is needed(extractor fan casing needed refitting, exposed a few cobwebs!). Oh, and the peacock was delightful, if noisy at night!!

We loved the Old Laundry!

Beautiful setting and a perfect base for exploring Devon within easy reach of the North or South coast as well as Dartmoor National Park. Our hosts were wonderful even welcoming us with a delicious homemade cake and milk when we arrived and offering lots of suggestions for places to visit during our stay. The house itself is well equipped and comfortable and you are surrounded by beautiful views and lots of friendly animals. Thank you for a lovely stay, we hope to be back again soon!

Beautiful and quiet.

Stunning countryside. Village has most of what you need. Chippy is very good.

A lovely cottage in a beautiful area.

Well placed for exploring. A quiet spot. Welcoming people. A lovely cake ready for us.

Great place to stay with very welcoming hosts the accomadation was great and the estate had a totally relaxing vibe allowing for a totally relaxing holiday for us and our dog.

We have already starting thinking about booking here again

The only think I would say that would make the cottage more comfortable is a better sofa.

The huge estate and gardens and friendly owners exceeded expectations

Carolyn is a fantastic host.

Greeted with a lovely homemade cake, still warm! The Old Laundry is situated right next to the owners house and farm buildings which makes you feel very much part of the family. Everyone we met was friendly and happy to put up with our 18 month old Cocker Spaniel rushing around, even the resident Peacock. We had fantastic weather for exploring the estate and local area but pack your boots if it's going to be wet. Just one note for dog owners, the garden directly outside the cottage is not enclosed but the estate is tucked well away from the local roads. Everything you need for a week away will be found in this home from home.

Met by the friendly owner with a freshly baked cake.

The cottage was really comfortable and in an excellent location. Free run of the estate gives you the option of short walks and to observe the wildlife. The peacock comes to see you most days. Perfect location and ideal for a quiet break on the edge of Dartmoor. Could not fault it.

A stylish, warm cottage in a quiet place.

Beautiful garden and woods to take your dog .Owners made us feel very welcome, and always happy to help. They breed cattle ,and we bought some aged steak to have one night ,it was so good we brought some home with us. We would certainly recommend this cottage and hopefully return again soon.

Great welcoming from the owners.

Cottage and surrounding area brilliant Recommend to everyone I’m going back in November

The Old Laundry at Ashridge Court was a mid-winter, mid-week break from everyday working life for my wife and I.

It lived up to all our expectations in every way. The Old Laundry was extremely comfortable & clean. The cottage has been lovingly restored to a high standard with a blend of traditional and modern features, equipped with everything you need for your stay. We chose to take a break in February to Ashridge Court after flights for a trip to Gibraltar were cancelled. I’m glad the flights were cancelled! We experienced every type of weather during our stay, heavy rain, hail, strong winds even a little thunder & lightning, but with a plentiful supply of logs for the wood burner brought to the door by the owner, good books, wine & cheese and the odd film we kicked back and relaxed, and the bad weather only added to the experience. We had plenty of settled weather too, and as the cottage is within a working country estate we were free to wander the extensive tracks and woods as we wished, we did so with our dog and there is plenty of wildlife to see. The owners and everyone we came across who work on the estate were completely charming, pleasant and really happy to share their knowledge of how the estate is managed and worked. The whole ethos of the estate is environmentally and wildlife friendly, keep an eye out for the Peacock. A stay at the Old Laundry would be fantastic at any time of the year, but we particularly enjoyed the mid-winter aspect of it and if you don’t mind wrapping up and getting a bit mucky then I would recommend it to anyone, we came back completely recharged and a little more in touch with our magnificent countryside. Oh, and, if you wish, you can buy some of their slow grown, grass fed beef products. We did and it is outstanding.

Carolyn the owner met us & made sure we had everything.

supplied us with milk & home made cake which was lovely. It’s so well thought out everything is there to help make it a relaxing & extremely comfortable stay we chose well!! Many thanks to your skyscottages website which for me was also easy to look through & found I didn’t have to ask anybody to help me.

We had a wonderful holiday at the old laundry.

The cottage contained all the essentials, and the owner had even provided tea, coffee, milk and homemade cake on arrival. You are well located for visiting Dartmoor, Okehampton and Exeter, and we have already recommended the cottage as an excellent place to stay to others.

We had a fantastic relaxing experience, the house was stylish and warm with comfortable beds.

The gardens on the Estate are beautiful. Helpful and friendly owner. Highly recommended.

Excellent accommodation, owner and facilities.

Well done

Situated just outside North Tawton town on a working farm estate in lovely countryside we found this beautifully prepared Listed building very comfortable.

We found it ideally placed for exploring Dartmoor, North Devon and East Cornwall. The host Caroline made us most welcome.

A most comfortable and well appointed property.

May consider returning at some time.

Fantastic cottage set in 400 acres of farm and ancient woodland which you can investigate (respecting the fact that it's a working farm), excellent restful environment.

The Old Laundry and it's facilities were excellent as was it's peaceful, rural location which is ideally central for exploring both the North and South Devon coasts and all in between.

So glad myself and my friend chose here.

The Old Laundry is exactly as pictured. Its a great spot in Mid Devon to explore north or south coasts, most drives are only just over an hour away, nearby a visit to Castle Drogo is a must. After our days out walking is was delightful to return here and sit out in sheltered Patio area and watch the sun setting. Whilst the building is situated on a working estate it is still very quiet. Watch out for the stunning Pheasant and the hilarious GuineaFowl. The owner is lovely and makes you feel very welcome as do her lovely dogs, after a week there you'll feel like you belong. It was a privilege to stay there.

This is a hidden gem.

Spacious and very comfortable with excellent facilities. Quiet and secluded with wonderful views of the countryside and an excellent spot from where to explore Devon. The owner was unobtrusive but very friendly and helpful.

The old laundry has undergone a crafted renovation resulting in a comfortable, spacious accommodation furnished with all you would need during your stay.

A walled parking and patio area offer a degree of privacy and extensive rolling views of rural Devonshire. If you have an interest in flora and fauna, immediate access to open country side for walking and have an interest in the development of an old estate then this would suit. It is a working farm and can become a community hub; however, everybody we met was friendly and invested in informing us of the part they have played in bringing the estate back to life. The moors, north coast, Drogo castle and Rosemoor, RHS gardens are a short drive away so interest for all. We can highly recommend it.