Lower Wadden Farmhouse and Annexe

Just one thing, being of an advanced age all the comfortable chairs though of good quality and settees were very low and difficult to get up off.

Kitchen really well equipped although could have done with some oven trays.

Games room was a bit tired and away from the main house. Steps between rooms could be worth noting for families with very young children or elderly guests. Smell from the boiler we evident close to the boiler and in an upstairs bathroom. Spacious rooms, generous parking, great views and quiet location. Despite being a rural setting only 15mins drive from a large supermarket.

The overall condition of the property was good but the hot tub was old and worn with the control pad faulty also the hot tub wasn't cleaned the whole time we were there and by the end of the week nobody was using it because it was dirty.

Also I think perhaps you need to update the photos of the property.

Lower Wadden House was as advertised and the whole estate was really well maintained The house is set up for rentals and has high levels of equipment The position of the house is wonderful and very secluded even though there are four other lets nearby.

We all (12 people and 3 dogs) had a great time.

We chose Lower Wadden Farmhouse & Annexe in Southleigh to celebrate my 70th birthday.

We needed somewhere that could comfortably accommodate 7 adults, 6 children and a very well behaved labrador and this place did not disappoint. Firstly, it is much bigger than the photos suggest, or the plan diagram on the website, and all the rooms are huge – particularly the main lounge. There was a second lounge too so there were always areas that our party could be in, together or singly. We didn’t use the dining room as we found the kitchen so lovely to eat in. We were so pleased with how well equipped the house was throughout and the bottle of wine left for us was a nice touch too. The grounds are also huge and well-tended and the games room was well utilised by all. The weather was a lovely bonus with the sun shining throughout our 3-night stay and if you’re into star-gazing, you’re in for a treat as there is no light pollution. The hot tub was wonderful but we had a few operating issues at the start which we felt could have been addressed by updated information in the welcome pack. Our family commented that the beds were very comfortable in the main house, but the double bed in the Annexe was a little on the firm side and not as comfortable as we would have hoped (we were the ‘oldies’!). The owners very kindly put the two mattresses from the truckle bed in the living area of the Annexe to accommodate my brother (another oldie!). It may be worth remembering that the Annexe accommodation is a family bedroom so although we had 13 not 14 members in our party (6 children and 7 adults), 7 adults weren’t really accommodated for. Overall, a wonderful place where we would definitely return to. Thank you.

A great set up which housed all our guests really well and gave plenty of different options for chill out in the evenings.

Would have been great to have a larger teapot when catering for so many, although the number of general plates, glasses etc was great. We couldn’t find a hairdryer as well? Was there one in the property somewhere?

We, as a family, had a super weekend here in this lovely house with fantastic views of the countryside.

Accommodation was just right for us all and so much space. A good centre for visiting Pecorama and the beach. The children enjoyed the games room and outside space with swings. . Everyone enjoyed the bonus of a hot-tub and hopefully we'll be back again. Thanks!

The property was spacious and clean,and well equipped.

It was the perfect venue for our extended family of 11. The hot tub was a great attraction for the children and the surrounding countryside was exceptionally beautiful.

Ideal for purpose, family gathering with lots of kids

The property is better in person than it looked in the photos.

Big rooms, mostly comfy beds & really good supply of utensils, everything we needed and more. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend.

A lovely clean and spacious property in a beautiful setting.

Joanna the landlord is also super helpful. Would thoroughly recommend this property

Great holiday house and annex,really clean as described,the grounds are beautiful.

This was a wonderful house for our family holiday.

The space, comfort and quality and quantity of rooms and fittings made our stay relaxing and renewing. We loved being so far from the main road and enjoy the beautiful views across the landscape. We loved the hot tub, games room, play area - everything. The Southleigh Country Fayre was a perfect afternoon out and the local towns and beaches were lovely. Thank you. We're hoping to come again.

We loved our stay.

Owners very helpful and property was fabulous. Location suited us perfectly with fabulous views and countryside walks. Hot tub a great success with all the family plus the games room very popular. Love to repeat our visit in the future.

Great stay, lovely cottage and facilities, loads of room for all the family, Great kitchen for all your catering needs, hot tub was great and play area for the kids was fab.

One small issue the games room pool table was of poor quality, but the table tennis table was great.

Beautiful place .

Thank you for a wonderful break. We have made some precious memories

Very large comfortable well equipped house and annex with nice garden.

Lovely country views. Really enjoyed the hot tub and kids liked the trampoline too. People frequently comment on the fact that the internet doesn’t cover the whole house but this could easily be remedied by purchasing more Wi-Fi extenders (£8 each approx!)

Great property for large groups every think you could think of and more beautiful views and great walks

Excellent spacious property with stunning views, very well equipped.

The games room and hot tub were a huge hit with children and adults alike. A good location for visiting many attractions. Ideal for a family get together.

Overall a terific property - great facilities, beautiful location (although local roads a bit challenging at times!

), great attention to details all round. It was perfect for our family get together for a special occasion. Highly recommended.

It was a beautiful place, pictures didn’t do it justice.

Everything you could need was there. The Wi-Fi wasn’t brilliant but that didn’t matter. The highlight for my grown up daughters was to feed the chickens every morning and collect the eggs for breakfast and the turkeys got used to being fed and used to wait down by the door until they went out with the food. Thankyou to the owners it was a fabulous holiday and hope to return.

Our group of 7 adults and 4 children had a lovely stay at Lower Wadden Farm.

The house and annexe are very comfortable and well-equipped, particularly the kitchen where there was a generous amount of crockery, cutlery, glassware and pans compared to other places we have stayed. The views from the front of the house over the valley were beautiful and we particularly enjoyed using the sun room for evening drinks. The kids loved feeding the chickens and collecting the fresh eggs! We didn't meet the owners but Jo was very helpful and forthcoming on the occasions that we spoke by phone. If I were to make any suggestions for improvement it would probably be that the main house could do with another shower cubicle, as there is only one walk-in shower between five bedrooms (the others are showers over baths but only one of these has a curtain so you can't really use the others for a proper shower). If that's not possible then the installation of shower curtains or screens on the other baths would help. Second small suggestion would be to provide towels for the hot tub - I understand that the owners don't want their towels used for the beach, which is perfectly reasonable and we were happy to bring beach towels, but it's unusual not to have any provided for hot tub users. Be aware that the whilst the house is not isolated as such (as there are several other properties on the farm) it is a fair distance up some narrow lanes from the nearest village so you will certainly be reliant on cars for the duration of your trip. If you don't fancy cooking every night or driving a few miles to eat out, then we can recommend a take-away from the fish & chip shop in Colyton, but put in a pre-order in the afternoon if you are a big group!

A really good property that works well for a large group.

Excellent standard. Great facilities.

Another fantastic stay at lower wadden.

The farmhouse is well equipped and plenty of space for our group of 14 plus 2 dogs. It’s a great base for exploring the Devon and Dorset area. Happy memories of meals together around the kitchen table, outdoor space and views and of course the hot tub.

As other reviewers have commented, a really great property with the lack of reliable internet/mobile coverage the only downside for those not wanting a complete escape.

The fact that I recently returned for a second stay despite this issue speaks volumes about the quality of the accommodation and the enjoyment we had staying here.

A superb holiday, the children loved it especially the buggy ride to and from the archery.

Jamie was really good , very friendly and very helpful. We were really pleased with the amount of tea, coffee, toilet rolls etc that was left for us. We couldn’t have asked for better and would highly recommend.

Lovely accommodation and rural setting.

Good games room and facilities for family. Very clean and spacious house. It was a privilege to spend a week with our family at Lower Wadden.

The only downside was the lack of decent Wi-Fi.

One of our party had to leave early and return to Birmingham as he could not connect for a Zoom meeting. Not ideal on a family holiday during half term.

All my family aged from 8 to 76 years shared a week in Lower Wadden.

All thoroughly enjoyed living in this large spacious house,in a beautiful rural location. The children loved feeding the chickens daily and visiting the horses and other animals. The hot tub was the favourite though with both children and adults. We all enjoyed walking the beaches at Branscombe, Seaton ,Lyme and Sidmouth. Every room had tv's but no connection to Internet to enable netflix or the like Very poor WiFi so not always able to make calls on mobiles,Not a problem for me personally I can live without it .Some however needed connections for work. All my family agreed they would love to come again to this charming area of Devon. Thanks. Diana Langford. 11th-18th March 2022.

Brilliant time, in a well equipped, clean, warm and comfortable holiday house.

No complaints whatsoever and would love to return. Only problems we encountered were today with Internet connection, but assume this might be down to location? Also some sharper cooking knives would be welcome - several of us are either chefs or keen cooks.

Everything was exactly as we would have wished.

Great kitting out of the house. Quiet, comfortable, lots of space, just a great place to spend a week getting away from it all.

Fabulous place to stay

The farmhouse is just huge and was everything listed and so much more.

Have never stayed in a holiday let that was so well equipped and well thought out for guests. We wanted for nothing! Had an amazing few days, lots to do within a short drive. Will definitely plan to return to explore the estate more. Will never forget those views!

Fabulous cottage….

Well laid out, clean and had all facilities needed and equipment… only slight negative was showers were a bit hit and miss with temperature and poor WiFi but when you go to a remote farm the WiFi should not be a priority anyway… xxxx

Fabulous place would consider going back but the price for 2022 is way over the top.

But thanks for the holiday.

The farm is in a beautiful location - a little isolated but that was fine with us.

Perfect for a large family/group with plenty of space. Ideal for dogs and children with enclosed areas and a games area. We all loved the hot tub. The house was fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. Our only criticism is that there did not appear to be any arrangements for recycling - everything went to landfill. However we did manage to find a recycling centre near Honiton which could be advertised in the excellent information pack provided. Thank you for n excellent holiday.

It was so well equipped and such a comfortable property.

Enough items to keep the children amused. The animals being an added attraction, especially being able to feed the chicken and collect some eggs.

Great House, wonderful views.

Tons of space and things to do.

This was a delightful farmhouse stay with the family.

We enjoyed nice walks around the area seeing the ducks, alpacas, and cooking the fresh eggs from the chickens each morning. The house was lovely and warm with lots of space and areas to eat as a family. The bedrooms were spacious. We enjoyed utilising the electric barbeque especially as the weather was warm. The hot tub was easy to use and added to the experience. On a slight negative note, the WiFi was very slow and only worked in limited regions of the house. Additionally, the games' room was very tight, as well as being on a slight slope. The net on the table tennis table is broken; it could do with a refurbishment. Otherwise we were very happy with our stay.

We had an amazing time there’s so much room in the house and the annexe is really big, very clean and lots of cleaning equipment, toilet roll, hand wash if your staying for a weekend you won’t need any of this.

We ordered a food shop which was a great idea as your in the country side. Tesco’s is a couple of miles away. 9 of us stayed with a dog you do not feel cramped in. Hot tub is huge plenty of out door space to sit outside if you want to. The views are spectacular. Joanne is an amazing hostess. We would definitely stay again.

Stunning property with amazing views.

Everything and more provided for a lovely family holiday with toddlers, teenagers and older family members.Annexe was added bonus as was hot tub which was top favourite by all.Weather could have been kinder at times but didnt deter this family.Felt very secure and away from the madding world. Would definitely recommend to larger family groups.

Quick response to queries

The house was fantastic, so clean, and had everything we could of possible needed, set in such a pretty surrounding, my daughter had come over from Australia first time in 7 years, so it was an extra special time for us all, we have already discussed that we will return, would thoroughly recommend this beautiful house and the owner was extremely helpful, many thanks the Bradley family

This place was amazing my whole family enjoyed the week we stayed.

The kids had the most fun with the farm animals and the peacock that visited us daily and let the kids fed it by hand. Getting fresh eggs for breakfast from the chickens was a great experience for the kids. This place had the most beautiful views. The house was bigger than I thought it was going to be which was a bonus. We will definitely be going again. Thank you Sykes cottages

Good access to different beaches and lovely location for walking.

The actual property was great for children, hot tub,trampoline and feeding the chickens. The property and garden felt safe and secure and far away from urban life.

Was even better than the pictures, very spacious, hot tub, garden and surroundings were well above expectations.

Very well equipped and loved being able to wander around to see animals and eggs to collect every day was a real bonus. Thank you for a fantastic family holiday that will be memories for the whole family forever.

The Farmhouse and Annexe were superb for our weekend of 11 adults and 3 dogs with plenty of room and the hot tub was always in use later on in the evening and was the star attraction for the35 to 45 year olds.

My wife and i stayed for the remainder of the weekand enjoyed visiting nearby coastal resorts.All in all a brilliant holiday.

Four generations of us each loved this holiday home .

. so many lovely extras such as collecting eggs, fishing, hot tub. Very spacious comfy accommodation and lovely welcome. Highly recommend.

With six young grandchildren on board this site was the best we have been to by far.

Garden was private and enclosed and the whole area was child friendly. The children loved the animals and was delighted to get involved with feeding them. Owner Joanne was lovely.A wonderful time was had by adults and children alike. Hot tub games room and private play area were a great hit. House itself was very roomy and comfortable. A great place to take a holiday with family.

The cottages and the annexe were ideal for our large group of 14, age range of 4 to 75 The children liked the animals, and feeding the chickens, the games room, and the trampoline in the enclosed garden There were so many rooms in the cottage and TV sets it suited everyone The adults especially liked the Sauna, and the fact there was almost a bathroom for reach bedroom Lower Wadden Farm was situated in quite spectacular countryside, but near enough to visit many of the local resorts It is certainly on our must visit again list

We had a brilliant time staying at Lower Wadden Farmhouse.

A really well equipped place and plenty of space for our boys to roam and explore. Collecting fresh eggs each morning from the hen house was a nice touch. The owners were very friendly and happy to help. Would highly recommend.

Extremely lovely holiday house set around stunning views.

Lovely weekend away!

We were 7 adults and 4 children.

Everyone seemed to think it was a good choice. Children enjoyed hot-tub and games room. And no-one seemed to get bored. Are steps inside the house which can be a bit tricky, especially upstairs at night. We and one of our adult daughters took rooms at the end where there were steps up to a bathroom. And put all the children, including a four-year old, in rooms at the other end.

Fantastic house great holiday will be returning.

Lower Wadden Farm is an ideal base for exploring the local area and the Jurassic Coast.

Three families ranging in age from 50 to 7 spent a week here for half term. The property itself is very well-equipped, comfortable beds and lots of space for everyone. The hot tub is fantastic - especially after a long day walking or exploring the beach. The owner was also lovely - communicating really well and making sure everything was ok. I would definitely recommend this property.