Monkleigh Mill

A fabulous week with friends, our hosts Julia and Paul were the best.

Ready to greet us when we had car troubles and did not arrive until 2am. Cottage was everything and more, great location and our hosts were superb company. I may share with my friends and family or may not and just keep it a secret escape just for us.

Lovely peaceful accommodation.

Well appointed and presented. Julia & Paul very supportive of their guest and give good advice on where to visit. A shower cubicle would have been better for us older folk. Though all the facilities were spot on. We would go there again. Bantam Scotch eggs for tea!

We have just returned from a wonderful week at Monkleigh Mill and can honestly say it exceeded our expectations.

From the moment we arrived, Julia and Paul made us feel incredibly welcome. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to recommend places to visit throughout our stay, which helped us make the most of our time exploring North Devon. The welcome treats were a lovely touch and much appreciated after our journey – delicious cheese and crackers along with fresh local apple juice waiting for us on arrival. The mill itself is absolutely stunning. It is beautifully presented, full of character, spotlessly clean, and equipped with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The hot tub was fantastic and quickly became one of our favourite parts of the holiday. Sitting in the warm water in the evening, surrounded by the peace and quiet of the countryside, while looking up at the stars was simply magical. We visited Westward Ho!, Barnstaple, Instow and Bideford during our stay, all of which were within easy reach and offered plenty to see and do. The mill is situated in a lovely rural location, and while some of the surrounding roads are typical narrow country lanes, we never found this to be a problem and felt it only added to the charm and tranquillity of the setting. Monkleigh Mill provided the perfect balance of peaceful countryside relaxation and easy access to the many attractions North Devon has to offer. We have had a truly relaxing and enjoyable week and would like to thank Julia and Paul for their wonderful hospitality. We would highly recommend Monkleigh Mill to anyone looking for a peaceful, comfortable and memorable getaway, and we would happily return in the future.

The owners were very welcoming A lovely mill conversion in a tranquil location and in outstanding condition .

Very well appointed, comfortable and beautifully presented. Plenty to do in the area, some nice little estuarine villages..INSTOW and APPLEDORE, and the interesting town of BIDEFORD Close to the TARKA TRAIL which we cycled

A really lovely property, which has been beautifully restored by the owners.

The location is surrounded by farmland and is very peaceful and relaxing. I cannot recommend this property highly enough.

It was a fantastic place to stay the home had everything you needed and more couldent of asked fora better more relaxed stay

Wonderful hosts, so helpful.

Beautiful cottage in a lovely setting. Very comfortable beds, in fact all you could wish for in a holiday cottage!

Lovely property with wonderful hosts who were extremely helpful with suggestions for visits and places to eat.

We would happily recommend this property

We had a fantastic stay at Monkleigh.

The hosts were brilliant and made sure we knew where everything was in the property as well as being very helpful about where to go locally. The property itself was very well equipped, managing to cook a BBQ, roast, pancakes and stir fry in the week and had everything we needed. The only thing I wish we’d had at the property is a washing machine. I know the hosts would have done this for us, had we asked, but I would have liked to do my own. Also nice to have a week off it though! The kids were also made up with the hot tub, which was a lot bigger than we expected and really well maintained. The hosts could not have done more for us when we were there and we really appreciated it. Monkleigh is in a lovely rural location. So nice and quiet but not far at all from a town and beaches. If you haven’t been to the area before and want to visit we would recommend visiting Clovelly for the day, then Bude and Westwood Ho! Beaches (there was also a lovely Thai at Westwood Ho! Called Moron), Appledore for a lovely seaside town with independent shops and a great chocolate shop & the big sheep for a fun day out with kids. Overall we would recommend and will hopefully be back!

Paul and Julia were fantastic hosts and they personally enhanced the holiday for us.

The accommodation was excellent and deserved the 10 rating. We would recommend Monkleigh Mill as an ideal holiday location for anyone Lorraine and Barry Prendergast

Lovely cottage in a peaceful setting.

The kitchen had everything you could need, without being cluttered, and we could have sat in the comfortable living room looking at the view all day. The hot tub was a wonderful experience. The owners were absolutely lovely, so friendly and helpful.

Our 2nd stay at Monkleigh Mill.

This place is so peaceful. The scenery is beautiful. The house, especially the kitchen has everything you need. The beds are super comfortable. The full sized hot tub is a bonus. Julia and Paul are superb hosts, nothing is too much trouble.

10/10 family Easter break!

The place is magical and soo peaceful - with hot tub and log fire, what else could you wish for!? Ideal location for day trips - with plenty on the doorstep, and some a little further. You will not be disappointed. We will definitely be returning - thank you for having us!

Property was in a lovely peaceful location.

It was lovely and warm for February.(walls are two foot thick) Tastefully decorated and furnished. In short a perfect break from city life. Would return for another visit and highly recommend

Great little rural property with all amenities.

Had a very warm welcome from the friendly owners, who were happy to give advice on places to walk and visit. Would recommend for a quiet getaway

This is a lovely mill and the hosts are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble.

The hot tub is one of the best we have used and is extremely clean and well maintained. Lots to see locally so a perfect stay.

This was a great retreat and was so nice and peaceful, the hosts were the best just like staying with friends but totally private if you want .

Hot tub is perfect after a day out . Nice to have some supplies waiting and proper kitchen equipment. The lanes are small but never met any other traffic so not a problem and only a few minutes away from civilisation for shopping

The property was lovely clean and tidy.

Lovely welcome and tour round when we got there by the owner. It is a remote site and the roads are narrow leading there, but once you are there it is well worth the drive. The property is well kitted out with everything you need, and the hot tub is great. There are a few steps leading to the property and down to the bedrooms but no issue. We had a fantastic week there, and would definitely go back.

We had a lovely 2 weeks at the cottage with our teenage daughters.

I thought 2 weeks might be too long but we all had a great time at the cottage and local villages and beaches. The cottage was a great base and has everything you need, enjoyed the beautiful views from the top floor and hot tub. The Wi-Fi was very good thanks to starlink which was great. Thanks to Julia and Paul for all the friendly help, advice and service, lovely people.

Fantastic place and wonderful owners.

Nothing was too much trouble for them and we had a wonderful week. The view from the terrace and the lounge is incredible and the hot tub was the best one we have used at any rental property. If you want peace and quiet then is the ideal property Steve and Pauline

This is a lovely property with attentive owners who are on site if you have any queries.

We were lucky enough to have lovely weather so made use of the hot tub which is heated and ready use at any time. The outside areas have all you need for a relaxing stay including table chairs parasols recliners and gas BBQ. The owners left us some goodies in the fridge including cheese and fresh apple juice. It was lovely to look out on the fields and see the cows chickens and pheasants. Totally recommend this holiday home.

Wow!

Monkleigh Mill is a hidden gem with wonderful views. The house and grounds were perfect. The small ménage of animals were great, I got to cuddle one of the super funny and chatty chickens. The hot tub was super relaxing. Julia and Paul were amazing hosts. When they found out it was my birthday they gave me a lovely bottle of Prosecco. Hope to be back soon.

The cottage was very well kitted out!

Nice touch was the milk, butter, cheese, biscuits and locally made apple juice left in the kitchen Lovely comfy beds and pitch black rooms at night which we like. Absolutely loved our stay all you can hear is birds in the trees, the stream and the owners Paul and Julia’s chickens, absolute bliss. Its location is great 15 minutes drive to bideford or Westwood Ho. Paul and Julia are fantastic hosts nothing was to much trouble. 100% we will be returning here.

Fabulous location Gorgeous home Wonderful hosts.

. We didn’t want to leave - we will be back..

A fantastic cottage that is fully equipped with great views over the countryside.

The hot tub and log burner are great after a day out exploring. Julia and Paul are really attentive as owners and can't do enough to ensure you have a great stay. We would highly recommend this cottage.

We absolutely loved this place!

In a stunning, peaceful location with a fully equipped kitchen. Had everything we needed. We all loved the hot tub. We hope to come back one day. My children (13 & 9) would have preferred separate beds, rather than having to share a double and would have liked a bigger TV in the family room :-)

What a fabulous house!

We enjoyed our break very much. The house was very spacious, beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Julia and Paul were great hosts. Friendly and helpful without being intrusive. It was very hard to leave the view and the hot tub behind on our last day. Our favourite holiday home yet. We will be back!

Superb hosts were extremely helpful Paul and Julia could not do enough for you cottage was just what you would wont for a week away or even a shorter stay would highly recommend it to any one Regards Ray ,Pat and Shirley

Paul and Julia are fabulous hosts, they definitely go above and beyond, nothing is too much trouble, they could not be more welcoming.

Monkleigh Mill is a charming, well equipped comfortable property. It is delightfully quite and peaceful with bird song and country views for company. My best friend and I had a lovely stay, a huge thank you to both X

Julia and Paul are wonderful and welcoming hosts.

We wanted a peaceful and relaxing environment and that is exactly what Monkleigh mill is! The perfect place to relax, unwind and find yourself again. James & Sam

We had a severe fly infestation and needed to spray fly spray all the time, wasn’t pleasant to come back to a bedroom full of flys and have to de fumigate 3 times a day.

The house was so hot on arrival and was told to keep windows shut by Julia because flies get in. Paul and Julia did open the windows and put netting over but flies seemed to be coming from bedroom. Once house was cooler, there did not seem to be many flies. They said there had never been a fly issue before. Apart from that 2 very lovely hosts and a lovely home to rent . It is in the middle of nowhere so be mindful of that. Internet strength was at times poor and unable to watch Netflix for example. Very welcoming hosts.

We would highly recommend staying at Monkleigh Hill!

We were received by Julia who gave us a walk around the place. Julia was a wonderful and very helpful host. The house was very clean, tidy and homely. The hot tub was wonderful and perfect for star gazing at night. We really enjoyed our stay and is a perfect place whether it’s rainy or sunny.

We enjoyed our stay at the Mill immensely.

Wonderful hosts and great facilities! The house is so interesting and we love the open plan kitchen dining. Upstairs shows off a lovely view of the surrounding fields and the hot tub is a wonderful bonus. Good location with lots of little villages around with Cafes and restaurants

Beautiful accommodation in an idyllic setting so a great place to relax and get around from.

We had fairly dreadful weather so this was particularly important. Highly recommended.

Superb property, Set amongst, and located in a very peaceful and relaxing area, as one would generally expect in this part of Devon !

With plenty of Wildlife !! Finding the location is somewhat more difficult, My Car SAT NAV. navigated us directlly there, through somewhat very narrow hedgerow lanes However, you wouldn`t really know you`d arrived, because the Property has no Name plate or inscription, we continued to the next village and spent another hour or so eventually arriving at `Monkleigh Mill`. Unfortunately we didn`t get to meet The owners, Julia & Paul,who were away on Holiday themselves they had provided written directions directions ariving from the East M5/A39 but we discovered far better easier access to the property the next day ! This is not a critism! just a little informative feedback.

My family and I had a lovely break here, it was so peaceful and everyone was very accommodating.

The place was well equipped with necessities and was very clean. Cannot wait to return!

Julia and Paul very friendly and helpful.

Appreciated Paul's offer of a lift to and from the local pub. Excellent kitchen facilities, and bedrooms being on the ground floor were pleasantly cool and comfortable. No TV remote in one of the bedrooms, although not a problem for us. Sofas in the sitting area were not very comfortable. We enjoyed the patio area and barbecue and appreciated the silence of the location.