Narracott Down

What a stunning and peaceful location!

This was such a find. A wonderfully clean, light and airy property with comfortable beds, lovely showers and fantastic views over the hills. The photos don’t really do it justice. The owners were super helpful, checking in on advance of our trip and sorting any requests. We were there for a wedding close by but would have loved to have spent time just relaxing in the countryside and watching the many birds on the feeders on the patio. Highly recommend and will return.

Fantastic property.

Clean comfortable with everything you could need for your stay. We really enjoyed watching the wildlife from indoors. We could see deer moving across the adjacent field most evenings just before sunset, and the bird feeders provided more entertainment than the TV. The rest of the Nature Reserve was perfect for an evening stroll. If you want peace and quiet this property is for you. Colin and Mae are perfect hosts. Showers were brilliant too!

The property was very easy to find, thanks to a video sent by the owner.

The property is well maintained and has a very high standard of cleanliness (everything looked brand new). The kitchen has plenty of cutlery, crockery, pots and pans. A folder is provided giving clear instructions for the appliances. There is also lots of information about the walks and wildlife around the property. There is an abundance of birds visiting the bird feeders, squirrels and deer, which come quite close to the property. Even though the property is only about a 10 minute drive from South Molton, it felt secluded. It was so peaceful and quiet. Colin and Mae made us very welcome and were on hand should there be any issues, which there weren't. We had a lovely stay and would love to return in the Spring.

This is a fabulous place, we have stayed in a lot of holiday rentals and this is probably the best.

Very comfortable accommodation, the cleanest I have ever stayed in, but the grounds and the wildlife are exceptional. I didn’t want to come home!

We had a lovely week’s holiday at Narracott Down.

The eco lodge was in a rural location so quiet and peaceful, with the added bonus of the nature reserve. We had several walks in this private reserve where we spotted deer and heron. The bird feeders outside the picture windows were a joy watching the different birds including a woodpecker. We were also visited by a squirrel and a pheasant. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and comfortable with everything you need. The open plan ground floor gave us plenty of space and light. Colin and Mae made us feel very welcome and were at hand if we needed anything. As mentioned by previous guests the accommodation can get warm on hot days and the weather was quite humid when we stayed. We appreciated the use of the fan. We understand that the owners are looking into a long term cooling solution which would definitely make it more comfortable on hot days. All in all we had a memorable time in this lovely part of North Devon and would highly recommend staying here.

A big thumbs up to Colin & Mae for what they've achieved with this holiday let and nature reserve.

A real gem of an Eco Lodge, off the beaten track in a peaceful and secluded area of North Devon with all the mod cons, excellent internet, extremely clean inside and out. Loved the cloudburst showers, always piping hot water available. Great views from the lounge or patio. There's an abundance of wildlife right on your doorstep, regularly saw a herd of Deer wandering through the field at dusk. The Blue Tits on the bird feeders will keep you entertained while eating breakfast. I can honestly say I've never stayed at a place that's so quiet at night and during the day. Well away from the usual light pollution and you can even stargaze from your bed. The onsite car charging point was a real bonus, easy to arrange with Colin to top your EV up while you sleep ready for exploring the Devon countryside or coast for the next day. Great stay and would go again, would definitely take my fishing rod and telescope next time though. Mark G.

A beautiful lodge set in lovely grounds, the property is beautiful inside, extremely clean and comfortable.

I would recommend that the accommodation would benefit from air conditioning because it does become very hot and stuffy. The added benefit of having a washing machine would also make it perfect. We had to go to the local laundrette to wash the towels midweek as there isn’t enough to last all week and it cost £20 plus took an hour of our holiday time waiting for them. Also Sykes and the lodge owner need to advise of extra costs in the listing. There is nothing about additional charges when you book not until you arrive at the lodge are you advised that fishing and car charging are both chargeable and when you book it leads you to believe this is included in the price paid. Apart from that it is a beautiful place with plenty to do locally and all the locals are very friendly with a great community feel. I would recommend this property to anyone.

My wife and I and our two dogs stayed at Narracott Down only for a few days.

What a wonderful place and lovely house and grounds; very clean and tidy and new feeling. Amazing dog exercise area, fully enclosed and very large...we made the full use of that! Not forgetting the whole nature reserve with lovely walks through the woods next to ponds. The place is so calm and peaceful. Amazing night skies. Colin and Mae are lovely owners, and welcomed us and respected our privacy over the few days. Everything was so clear and thought out. Amazing accommodation and strong Wifi signal in home. Will definitely come again for a longer stay next time :)

Just returned from week here with another couple.

Beautiful setting. Wonderful for seeing nature close up. Lovely watching birds feeding outside window, hare dancing and even saw deer. Great care taken over every aspect of caring for wild life. The four star is a reflection of the fact that given the care taken over Many aspects of the building there were some surprising lacks. The down stairs bedroom really wasn’t comfortable for two adults- beds fine but no chest of drawers for keeping clothes or space to hangs clothes properly- inexplicable in view of very large wardrobe space - fitting this out properly would have made all the difference. This had been mentioned by guests in internal guest book last October and again in February so obviously not planning to change.

A really excellent property for a peaceful holiday in the heart of Devon.

The accommodation is lovely with great open plan living space with uninterrupted views across the countryside. The access to the hosts nature reserve was wonderful and we enjoyed a few days fishing in the ponds. Easy access to South Molton for shopping and great fish and chips. All in all a very good peaceful holiday.

Lovely situation in The countryside with lots of wildlife sightings, including deer, hare, woodpecker, and lots of other birds right outside the main windows.

Plenty of china, cutlery etc.. Good showers and plenty of hot water. Clear instructions on how to get there. Wi-Fi is intermittent.

A lovely house in a secluded, peaceful location.

Nothing was too much trouble for Colin and Mae, our hosts. Communication was good and our queries were answered very quickly both before and during our stay. If you’re looking for a place to switch off and get away from everything, I highly recommend Narracott Down.

We will be going back, this is the safest place I have been while walking my dog on my own.

The wildlife is wonderful and right on the doorstep

This property is fantastic, and had the most lovely welcome from the hosts!

Will absolutely be staying again next year!

Lovely property.

Exactly as described. Wonderful setting. Walks around the reserve were lovely! Thoroughly recommend for a quiet break or holiday.

We stayed 2 weeks over April & May this year.

Narracott Down was immaculate, with everything we needed for our stay, and a wonderful eco-retreat. The cottage and the surrounding land was a haven of peace and tranquillity, with an abundance of wildlife. We saw a range of birds, including a regular woodpecker, as well as deer, hares, and a fox across the field. The cottage gave us exactly what we needed. Colin and Mae gave us a warm welcome, were on hand to support if needed, but the cottage was private and we had plenty of space to roam amongst the wonderful grounds. Thankyou Colin and Mae for creating and sharing this wonderful haven.

Brilliant place to stay,clean , comfortable, accomodation is outstanding, fantastic views ideal for families and pets ,wildlife amazing.

The owners of the property are friendly welcomed us to the house on our first day ,would definitely recommend a stay at this property we will return in the future.

We stayed at Narracott from 1st April-8th of April.

Before we arrived, I had just taken possession of a new car and was concerned about the narrow lines leading to the property scratching the car, I need not have worried as I contacted Colin who assured me the lanes were fine and actually sent me a video from South Moulton to the property. I found this very reassuring and really pleased that Colin had gone to that trouble. When we arrived, we were extremely pleased with the modern property and the beautiful location. When we entered the property, we found everything we needed for a really comfortable stay, and the property was spotless. Colin and Mae greeted us and were so friendly, made sure we were comfortable and had got everything we needed for our stay. The surrounding countryside was so beautiful and private.The four of us and Molly really enjoyed our stay. We will definitely be back. Many thanks to Colin and Mae for a really memorable stay.

This is a wonderful house to stay in if you like comfort as well as being a couple of miles away from a town and in the depths of the countryside.

The house has all the advantages of being newly built so everything works well. We particularly liked the spaciousness and the light coming from enormous windows, which look out over fields. Colin and Mae care a great deal for the wildlife they encourage to come to their large ponds making for a charming walk straight out of the front door.

This is a lovely place.

It is very well maintained, spotlessly clean and equipped with everything you might need. The main room looks out over a field and trees where we saw a contant stream of small birds, deer and one morning a brown hare.

The listing describes Narracott Down as a 'stand out' property.

It truly is outstanding in all respects. From the design, quality, and spaciousness of the building to its delightful location in a private nature reserve it is 5 stars all the way. We were torn between exploring Exmoor or just staying to enjoy the wonders on our doorstep. Colin and Mae were most welcoming and helpful hosts. And the cost of our 6 night stay in March was surprisingly inexpensive given the calibre of the accommodation. Superb and most certainly 'stand out'. Thank you. Paul, Jacqui, (and Quincy, who had plenty of room to run free in the large field provided).

This was our second visit, so Colin and Mae must be doing something (everything actually) right.

I can't recommend them and their place enough. The grounds are amazing, the wildlife varied and interesting and they keep it all immaculate. It's very private, with the longest driveway in the world, but is in a great position for visiting the area. The dogs have their own fenced off field to play in which they loved. Stay there or be square!!

Wonderful holiday let, immaculately clean, perfect rural location, great cottage.

2 good bedrooms, 2 lovely bathrooms. Lots of lovely walks, abundance of wildlife right outside the door. Definitely recommend.

The perfect place for a relaxing & quiet break.

The view from the sofa was more interesting than watching TV. Lovely helpful hosts. Excellent for dogs with walks on the doorstep and a large fenced field for off-lead exercise. Highly recommended and we will return.

This is a wonderful property in a delightful setting.

We stay in many holiday lets, this is by far one of the best we have ever stayed in.

From a warm welcome, to a spotless and cosy environment it was perfect. The grounds are amazing, with the opportunity to walk around and see some lovely wildlife. We totally appreciated needing to keep our dog on a lead (because of the wildlife). Hosts are very friendly and gave us a very warm welcome :) A few words to sum up our stay : amazing, outstanding, excellent. Heartfelt thanks to wonderful hosts. We will be returning :) :) :)

Beautiful location, very peaceful.

There are lots of well maintained trails through the private grounds and woodland, although it still feels very natural. You will need boots in the winter! We loved the very busy bird feeders, and getting to see deer every day on our walk in the private woods. The deer came to visit outside the window a few times, worth being up early to watch them.

Top tier accommodation, wonderful hosts and a really picturesque place to stay at.

We celebrated my daughters first birthday here, all the facilities were immaculate and the hosts made sure that everything was provided ahead of time like the cot and high chair. As a small family and with two dogs we had some great walks around the property and farm land. We woke up to birds feeding at the table outside which is always such a lovely morning view. At night we spotted several deer too. The place is so wonderfully quiet, far away from roads and noises to distract you whilst you are on holiday. We look forward to using your accommodation again.

A lovely well equipped property set back in a peaceful location, woodland walks and enclosed dog paddock outside the front door.

Hosts Colin and Mae both very accommodating and welcoming. Accommodation is spotlessly clean and comfortable with complimentary tea coffee and biscuits on arrival. Would definitely recommend and will return to this property when next in the area.

Really disappointed to leave a '0' rating, when I was going to give the rating a '5'.

Having returned home, I had an email from Sykes stating they had debited my account £30 due to a small make-up stain on a towel. This is unbelievable, especially given we'd left the place immaculate having hoovered, cleaned the bathrooms and stripped the beds. There were warning signs from the written instructions left at the property that this could happen and low and behold it did. If you have dogs or young children, I would think twice about booking here as the smallest mark, or damage will be instantly claimed, and you won't be able to relax for fear of losing money. No doubt the owner will provide a response justifying the charge, but it's inexcusable - I think I could buy a new towel set at Harrods for £30, or maybe, just maybe I could wash the towel... It's not just the owner, as Sykes are equally culpable for allowing the debit of this amount from my account for such a ridiculously trivial matter. I've booked through Sykes for years, but will no longer be doing so as they appear to be supporting of this transaction, which is a disgrace.

Great place to stay, just as good as it looks in the pictures.

Colin and Mae are very nice people and so attentive to the needs of their clients. Whatever you do when you are there tour the (extensive) grounds with river and lakes. The wildlife is never far away, saw some deer, plenty of different birds, and our two dogs enjoyed the 'dog run' in the fenced off field. Great to just look out of the window while having breakfast and enjoy the beautiful view. Can't recommend it highly enough. Close enough to South Molton for easy shopping trips and some nice restaurants too.

Almost new energy efficient home in a very secluded, restful & peaceful environment.

All basic needs provided & it all works efficiently. Private woodland setting where you can walk almost on your own & with some caution get close to deer & a diverse selection of birds. Owners welcoming & helpful. Excellent EV charging to cap it off. Great stay, Weather less than inviting.

fantastic place to get away to , very clean and well maintained by the owners , who were lovely and very helpful if needed , we got to see the Deer in the next field and loads of wildlife , it is a true Gem of a place

A fantastic property and an equally fantastic owner who genuinely cares.

We had a fabulous week at Narracot Down.

Everything was just as described; it's the perfect restful spot, and also a great base for exploring North Devon and Somerset. The accommodation is very clean and beds super comfortable (and most importantly the towels were lovely and clean). If you have dogs the field just opposite is a great place for them to run around. We loved sitting outside watching the bats and listening to the owls. I'd definitely recommend and would love to visit again.

Directions to the property are good, apart from I misread the very last part and followed the wrong path on the grounds of the property and my car ended up in a dead end stuck in mud!

! We walked back to the main drive and to the cottage. I managed to contact Colin and saw them a few minutes later. They very kindly walked back to my car with me, emptying my luggage onto their tractor and helped me out of the mud. I can't praise them enough..thankyou Colin and Mae! xx The cottage and grounds were beautiful and watching the wildlife was so relaxing.

We all loved staying at the Narracott Down property.

Colin and Mae you have built something very unique ,probaly the best property we have stayed in.The grounds ,the wildlife,the fishing were enjoyed by us all.Thankyou ,we would love to come back.

A beautiful property.

Excellently positioned enabling the enjoyment of nature from the comfort of the home. The peace and tranquillity was welcomed by all in our party of 4 adults. The grounds are fabulous and we enjoyed strolling around appreciating the beauty of it all. It is a place for recharging your batteries. Thank you Colin and Mae.

What a fantastic holiday let surroundings beautiful just what my husband chris and I wanted the peace and quiet watching the wild life going for walks with our 2 little dogs.

The property was spotless. Colin and mae are great people nothing is too much trouble for them, got a lovely warm welcome on our arrival. We will be going again next year and I would definitely recommend this beautiful holiday let to my family and friends. If you are looking for a peaceful holiday then this is the place to go. We was quite happy just to sit outside and enjoy the peace and tranquility. Credit to Colin and mae. Thankyou so much. Chris and Gill

The owners were very friendly and welcoming.

The property was as described - immaculate on arrival, with modern facilities and well maintained. Outside is in a very natural setting with plenty of wildlife and access for walks from the house, and it is a good base for exploring north Devon.

Narracott Down is absolutely amazing.

The property is comfortable very clean. The wildlife is spectacular there are some lovely walks. I give Narracott Down five stars and would recommend this wonderful relaxing haven. Thank you Colin and Mae

We’ve stayed in a lot of holiday lets and Narracott Down is second to none.

Spotlessly clean, well equipped and extremely cosy and comfortable. The house and surrounding grounds are just so peaceful and such a relaxing place to be. A pleasure to come home to after a busy day exploring! Colin and Mae have provided a little slice of paradise, along with a warm and friendly welcome. We miss it already. Thank you for a wonderful week!

This is a delightful property in a very private and secluded area where you can get up close to nature and enjoy peace and tranquility.

The hosts Colin and Mae are very friendly and helpful. We had a superb week, the weather was warm and sunny, we came home feeling refreshed and well. The property is comfortable and well equipped, we chose Narracott Down because it has an electric charging point for the car, but everything else was great too.

We had a fabulous time at Narracott.

The lodge is superb. Lots of wildlife to see. Barn owl, deer, woodpecker, nuthatch, robins, blue tits, great tits, long tail tits etc. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful peaceful spot and hosts are fantastic

Just perfect.

As soon as you enter the very well maintained drive (not a pothole in sight) and see deer in the field at the entrance, you know you are somewhere special. The accommodation was spotlessly clean, quiet and extremely comfortable with all the facilities you need. The view was amazing with a vast amount of wildlife to watch, including deer, woodpeckers, hares and many species of birdlife. Walking up through the valley was idyllic. We were extremely lucky with the weather, which only added to our enjoyment. Highlight of the week:- a herd of 11 Red deer wandering down the adjacent field, just magical. Colin and Mae were the perfect hosts, very friendly and welcoming. We will be definitely be returning.

We had a wonderfully relaxing week at Narracott Down, and it was also a perfect place to explore different parts of Devon - north and south.

The holiday let is immaculate, as soon as you walk through the door it impresses with its decor, furnishings, and facilities. The welcome we received from Chris and Mae was very appreciated, and once we settled they left us to get on with our break in peace. The dog field is just opposite the holiday let, and our Labrador loved running around freely in there. It's a good size, so she had good exercise and would have spent all day in there had we let her! Elsewhere dogs have to be kept on a lead due to wildlife, understandably, so it was great to have this facility. There are good walks here, and it is not far from South Moulton with its shops etc. We even found a fantastic sunday roast at the nearby Exeter Inn. A recommended place to stay, and unwind.

Lovely property in its own grounds.

Clean, spacious and very comfortable with everything needed for a very relaxing stay . Large beds ,sofas,underfloor heating, well equipped kitchen super modern bathrooms.Various pathways and walks through private wooded valley and set around several ponds . Abundant wildlife.Bird feeder daily visits outside by robins,various tits,bullfinch,nuthatch,woodpecker,squirrels. Secluded yet easy reach to South Molton and amenities including market twice a week .Highlight was a Barn Owl seen hunting several times at dusk .Three deers regularly seen around property and on walks in the woods . Private driveway no issue at all as mentioned in a previous review . Would highly recommend this place for a totally relaxing ,chilled holiday set amongst nature.

This property is ideal for people looking to enjoy wildlife, and the tranquility of nature.

An ideal location for exploring North Devon. Beware the entrance is a long narrow track with grass growing in the middle, maybe not the best for winter bad weather and a torch definitely required Although “dog friendly “ perhaps not the most dog friendly with no secure outside area for sitting with them. The stair gate is just a little “fire guard type” to just lean at the foot of the stair.

Stayed in many nice properties in nice surroundings over the years Narracott down has a uniqueness about it the surroundings are exceptional there are 9 ponds a river and woodlands galore witnessed 8 roe deer in one day birds by the seconds on your patio on feeders squirrels and 2 really large hare's if you want to bring yourself down to earth with a bang this is the place to be Colin and mae are 2 angels in there own little heaven and we where allowed to share their beautiful home and surroundings thank you highly recommend so much to do here and lovely drives from your doorstep thank you again

We loved our stay at Narracott Down.

Place was lovely. We were lucky with the weather for the time of year. We managed to see the barn owl a couple of times and a very large woodpecker surprised us. We ventured out most days to Dunster castle, watersmeet, lynton/lynmouth, Minehead and Ilfracombe. The men did a little fishing in the ponds at night and were pleasantly surprised and caught a good range of fish, so they were happy.Any thanks Colin for a wonderful stay

We had a lovely stay at this unique eco holiday place.

Staying in a piece of wilderness able to spot the resident wildlife is an absolute treat. We spotted several deer, a majestic heron and the owl. If the weather had been better we may have seen more. The bird feeding station outside on the patio area gives you a grandstand view of nut hatch, great spotted woodpecker, gold finches, tits, wren.....plus all the others we missed. Tara the dog much appreciated the field opposite which is the off lead running area. We are already thinking about when we can come again. Thank you to Colin and Mae for sharing their piece of paradise with us. Although it is out in the sticks ( which is our preference) it is still close enough to South moulton and access to many dog friendly pubs.

The property is very contemporary, comfortable and very well equipped.

Perfectly situated to enjoy the abundant Wildlife and views.

We had an amazing relaxing time lounging in luxury and wandering around the stunningly beautiful and peaceful nature reserve.

We felt so lucky to be allowed into this unique haven of beauty and tranquility with deer, foxes, birds of prey and much much more. There was so much to see and do in the area as well with day trips to Knightshayes and Arlington Court National trust properties, Exmoor Zoo, Heddons Mouth beach, Lynmouth, Doone Valley and stunning sunsets at the Valley of Rocks. The holiday property was amazing and modern and really really comfortable. A couple of finishing touches for us would have been a bigger built in fridge and a mirror in the main bedroom near a plug socket. But there really is nothing major to complain about. We loved the whole package deal so much, we can’t wait to return. Also a big thank you to Colin and Mae for being great hosts. ☀️

Beautiful accommodation.

Colin and Mae are lovely helpful hosts.

Narracott Down is the perfect place for a complete relaxation and getting away from the bustle of everyday life.

Located in a private nature reserve it is so quiet with only the bird singing. We will miss the daily visit of the woodpecker, coal tits and the buzzards. The high ceiling in the lounge area and the patio window "wall" really brings the outside alive. Our two dogs enjoyed the playing field and it was no problem keeping them on a lead in the rest of the reserve.. Of the facilities - first class and the internet speed was perfect (ideal for working away from office) Thank you Mae and Colin for a great week despite the weather.

The property is stunning!

Absolutely immaculate. We took our two dogs and plenty of towels and throws in case they jumped on the furniture . The huge doors let in loads of light, however the garden is not fenced off, so we were unable to leave them open. Lovely walks around the property, we saw deer, rabbits and hares . Also many different bird species. The owners Colin and Mae were very friendly. A really lovely, peaceful holiday away from our busy lives.

Amazing had a fabulous time just about to book for august

A stunning lodge set in a wildlife and nature haven.

The lodge is beautiful, with its vaulted ceiling and white walls, its simple but grand architectural design gives you an amazing sense of space. We had deer and hares running around outside which were clearly visible from the vast panel of bifold windows in the living area. Watching the woodpeckers, robin, blue & great tits and chaffinch’s feeding was such a delight. Walks are plentiful on the vast surrounding land. Our Hosts, Colin & Mae, made us very welcome. They were on hand for anything we needed but also left us to our own devices to enjoy the peace and tranquillity, thank you x

Lovely property would highly recommend very close to nature

Fantastic holiday let Very clean and lovely grounds to walk .

Lovely property, very cosy and modern, the location was peaceful with lots of wildlife to watch, the walks around the ground were great and sports field was very handy to play ball with the dog.

Owners were friendly with perfect amount of contact. Thank you for a relaxing escape.