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Hornshayne Farmhouse

farway, devon
  • 11 guests
  • 5 beds
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Pet Friendly

Description

On the edge of Woodbridge hamlet, ¾ mile from Farway, is Hornshayne Farmhouse, a large, beautiful and imposing thatched farmhouse adjoining the owners’ cottage in the midst of this busy, working, 335 acre dairy/arable farm (you're welcome to help feed calves). There’s been a house here since Saxon times; ‘gentrified’ in the 1700s, this farmhouse retains many original and fascinating features (still a salting cupboard and ceiling chamber in the kitchen). Outside, plenty of open space (river for children's fun and tiddler fishing, ponds, walks over miles of unspoiled countryside with outstanding views, quiet roads to run) surrounding the pretty garden (picnic table, gas barbecue, giant draughts, unfenced shallow stream; great play castle, Wendy house and sandpit, shared with owners) and games barn (quarter-sized billiard table, table tennis, karaoke machine, TV, fridge, loo). Inside, living room (‘living flame’ fire, TV/DVD) and enormous hub-of-house kitchen/dining room (huge fireplace, oil-fired Rayburn, electric cooker, dishwasher, microwave, American-style fridge-freezer), both with original slate flag floor. Small TV room. Children’s playroom (toys). Shower-room (suite). Utility room (washing machine, tumble drier, sink). Upstairs, five bedrooms (all with TV, two with DVD) on three levels: Level 1: double with en suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath). Level 2: family bedroom (6' zip-linked double or twin and single bed) with en suite shower-room (suite, two washbasins); two double (one with 6' zip-linked double or twin); and bathroom (suite with corner bath and separate shower). Level 3 (attic): low lintel to very large master double (5' sleigh bed) with en suite bathroom (suite with roll-top bath plus hand-shower). Spring water. Professional catering and ready meals available. Damages Deposit £500. A comfortable, welcoming house with fascinating farm experiences for all generations.

Farway: valley farming village (church) in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of the Blackdown Hills. Honiton, 3 miles; Colyton (shops, pubs, tramway to Seaton), 4; the sea and ‘Jurassic Coast’ at Beer and Branscombe, 4 miles; Sidmouth, 8; Lyme Regis (old harbour town), 12.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • EV Charging
  • Garden / Patio

What guests are saying

4.9
Based on 83 reviews
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This is a lovely house in a stunning setting.

The valley it sits in is beautiful and we enjoyed walking up the hills and looking back down at the whole area. Peter and Sally and the kindest of hosts, and encourage you to look around the farm and meet the calves, some of which were just one day old. There's plenty of room and the facilities were great for our granddaughter who loved having her own private "park" playground. Highly recommended

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RichardAug 2026

What can I contribute after all the favourable reviews Hornshaye Farm and its owners receive?

We weren't disappointed! We loved the house, the garden, the hosts and the farm. The three boys (ages 7,4 and 3) in our party took full advantage of the outside toys and equipment. We had a great family holiday.

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SarahAug 2026

This is an amazing historical building with modern facilities sympathetic to the age of the building.

The facilities for both young and older brilliant a games room for the adults, for the children sand pit slides Wendy house etc. It made our family holiday over 3 generations. The Hurford family are at hand very kind friendly people. We would love to return one day book early you will not be disappointed.

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JeanJul 2026

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    Note: Spring water. This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £500

    Note: EV charging is available at this property – payable by app.

    Note: All bookings must start on a Friday including short breaks

    Note: late check-out is offered to any short breaks, by request.

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    17:00 / 09:00

  • Property ref

    976031

  • Parking

    Off Road Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

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