The Milk Shed

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

28 Customer Review(s)

“Very friendly and helpful owners made our stay even better.”

Lovely property in a peaceful setting. Comfy beds and great power shower.Loved the resident sheep and chickens!

Lovely property in a peaceful setting. Comfy beds and great power shower.Loved the resident sheep and chickens!

- Mrs Wood, October 2021
Mr Hirschfeld September 2021

“The cottage was comfortable and well presented.”

We enjoyed our stay and Jane and Andy were very welcoming. The area has a lot to offer and the pub at Broadhembury offers excellent food. Would heartily recommend the Milk Shed to anyone else.

- Mr Hirschfeld, September 2021
Ms Valentine August 2021

“We had a very nice week at The Milk Shed.”

The hosts were very friendly and welcoming and the location provided a good base for exploring both along the coast and in land. The accommodation was fitted out to a high standard and provided a comfortable base for a weeks stay.

- Ms Valentine, August 2021
Mrs Watkinson August 2021

“Andy and Jane were lovely - friendly and helpful.”

Thank you.

- Mrs Watkinson, August 2021
Mr Jones August 2021

“Highly recommend the Milk shed, for its fantastic owners Andy & Jayne who go out their way to ensure your stay is excellent and offering advice and tips for the surrounding area.”

The accommodation is clean, well kept and has all the amenities set in a lovely location in the countryside, though only some 20 minutes away from the coast. It is worth visiting the Blacksmiths Arms for good honest pub food in a friendly atmosphere, which is also welcomes dogs and only 5 minutes from the Milk Shed. Also, The Five Bells Inn is excellent for its bistro style food and only 9 minutes from the Milk Shed to. Things to do: Sidmouth beach (Stoney) and town. If you wish to see more of the Town do a Treasure trail, order before you go at www.treasuretrails.co.uk If you like to walk Killerton (National Trust) is a nice place set in the Countryside. Seaton Tramway in Seaton Donkey sanctuary is free entry and carpark and one for the kids for an hour. Darts Farm free carpark and 19-minute walk into Topsham village Budleigh beach Quad bikes Village of Beer We look forward to re visiting in the not to distant future.

- Mr Jones, August 2021
Mrs Owens July 2021

“The welcome and overwhelming kindness of Jayne and Andy made our stay at the Milk Shed a fabulous experience.”

We could not fault anything, the outside space solely for our use was great .a really relaxing base to return to after days out exploring the Devon countryside and coastline.

- Mrs Owens, July 2021
Mrs Peach May 2021

“Lovely peaceful rural setting, very private.”

Made very welcome by hosts Andy and Jayne and nothing was too much trouble.

- Mrs Peach, May 2021
Mrs Pratt April 2021

“We had a lovely stay at the Milk Shed and the hosts were very welcoming and helpful.”

The house was cosy, clean and comfortable and had all the amenities you'd want. It was lovely and warm, especially as we'd come from a house with a broken boiler in a cold snap! It was lovely seeing the sheep and bunnies in the field next to the property. We were slightly disappointed that the garden area wasn't immediately attached to the house, and the WiFi was iffy at times (but we did overload it with various devices and it wasn't entirely unexpected in a rural area!). The hosts went out of their way to help as much as they could. This was a lovely property in a great area, and perfect for a bit of peace

- Mrs Pratt, April 2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, the owners take this very seriously. Following your comments, the owners have invested in a significant upgrade to the broadband at The Milk Shed, with much improved results. We're pleased to hear you had a lovely stay and look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Property Owner
Mrs Zitola April 2021

“The hosts were lovely, really concerned that we had everything we needed.”

- Mrs Zitola, April 2021
Mrs Starzec October 2020

“Fantastic cottage with wonderful hosts, brilliantly located to enjoy exploring a lovely part of the world.”

Would definitely recommend. We didn’t want to come home and though we don’t like to stay in the same place twice, we might very well visit again!

- Mrs Starzec, October 2020
Miss Armitage October 2020

“The owners were lovely, couldn’t do enough to make our stay comfortable”

- Miss Armitage, October 2020
Ms Bringloe September 2020

“Had a really nice stay in The Milk Shed.”

The accommodation is very spacious, cosy and well equipped. There's also a garden area especially for guests complete with BBQ facilities - again, really spacious. Hosts were lovely and very accommodating of our pup (place is very dog friendly btw!) Ideally located not too far from coastal attractions and there are some great places to eat nearby (The Five Bells was our favourite meal of the holiday by far!) Would definitely visit again, and recommend to others.

- Ms Bringloe, September 2020
Miss Pickering August 2020

“Lovely holiday, well equipped cottage, very comfortable and homely.”

Lovely owners who went out their way to make our holiday more special. Great location, 10 minutes from motorway but cottage located in countryside, very quiet and peaceful. Cottage was very clean and we felt everything had been taken care of. Would not hesitate to recommend the Milk Shed to anyone.

- Miss Pickering, August 2020
Mrs Turner July 2020

“We had the most amazing time at the Milk shed.”

The cottage was lovely and clean and very comfortable with all the facilities you could need . It was a great base to explore the local area with beaches of Exmouth , Sidmouth and Dawlish all within easy reach off the M5 . The village was only half an hour walk where there was a lovely pub called the Blacksmith Arms that served delicious food . The best thing about our experience were the hosts Andy and Jayne . They couldn’t do enough for us and really made our stay . I would definitely return and would recommend the cottage to anyone.

- Mrs Turner, July 2020
Mrs Morris October 2019

“We had the most wonderful week at the Milk Shed.”

We were made to feel very welcome by Jayne & Andy right from the start, lovely little touches like fresh bread, cake and eggs on arrival. The Milk Shed has everything we needed and more! Perfect location for exploring East Devon and the Jurassic Coast. The children loved the games barn and feeding the sheep was a real highlight for them. We couldn't recommend this highly enough, we would love to go back!

- Mrs Morris, October 2019
Mrs Radford-king July 2019

“Jane & Andy were excellent hosts and we would love to go back”

- Mrs Radford-king, July 2019
Mrs Sheardown June 2019

“An ideal place for a quiet, peaceful holiday.”

The owners were lovely - helpful & friendly. We plan to return in the future

- Mrs Sheardown, June 2019
Mr Naylor May 2019

“The owners are wonderful We are carers for a young man with special needs and they let him feed the sheep each morning and night and fill the water troughs up.”

He loved it and so did we.The house had everything we needed.Yes it is off the beaten track and we needed the car but it all added to the charm.The local shopping centre wasn’t far away.And the village shop two mins up the road.It was a long drive as we live in Yorkshire but worth it..

- Mr Naylor, May 2019
Mrs Townsend April 2019

“We had a great week staying at the Milk Shed.”

The house and garden are lovely - we especially enjoyed feeding the lambs. It’s also ideal for dog owners. Jayne and Andy made us really welcome. Would definitely recommend!

- Mrs Townsend, April 2019
Mr Daisy March 2019

“To stay at The Milk Shed is charming.”

The fresh coffee, bread, eggs and slices of cake were a lovely addition to the warm welcome we received from the owners on our arrival. The Milk Shed is ideally situated for exploring the East Devon countryside and the coast. If you are looking for a "get away from it all" relaxing holiday then this is the place; we would not hesitate in recommending this delightful holiday cottage.

- Mr Daisy, March 2019
Mrs Simpson October 2018

“We had an amazing holiday at the milk shed, the owners are so hospitable.”

We were made tea and coffee on arrival and supplied with fresh home made bread, scones and jam and also freshly laid eggs from the chickens. The milk shed is extremely comfortable and has all the items needed for home from home. The outside space for children is brilliant and keeps them entertained. The sheep and the chickens are an added bonus and we were fortunate to be able to look after them. I absolutely totally recommend a holiday at this magnificent place.

- Mrs Simpson, October 2018
Mrs Sellwood October 2018

“Loved the milk shed nice & cosy, but quite remote if like facilities, ok for us though ,our sat nab took us the wrong way ,all round houses on all the single track roads to get there, the local community shop is handy & well stocked, Jayne &hubby helpful & friendly.”

Also the sheep said hello every time we came drove in. Would reccomend again. Linda & Brian.

- Mrs Sellwood, October 2018
Mrs Attwood September 2018

“The cottage was equipped to very high standards, and was very comfortable.”

Very nice owners to deal with.

- Mrs Attwood, September 2018
Mrs Jackson August 2018

“Just returned from the most wonderful stay at The Milk Shed.”

Jayne and Andy made us feel so very welcome from the moment we arrived with a hot drink, home made cake and even ice creams for our children. The accommodation was spotless and very well equipped and in our opinion perfectly located to explore many attractions for a super holiday. We loved it and hope to return soon.

- Mrs Jackson, August 2018
Mr Cameron August 2018

“Lovely cottage and very kind and helpful hosts.”

Drinks and home made cake on arrival, home made bread (which was delicious!) And their own free range eggs too. All just perfect.

- Mr Cameron, August 2018
Mr Griffith June 2018

“There very welcoming people in spite of being a very busy couple,and we would love to go back there in the future!”

- Mr Griffith, June 2018
Mrs Farrell June 2018

“Lovely little milk shed which was spotless and very nicely presented with comfy beds and all kitchen requirements, laundry in the main house.”

The owners were away and Christine a friend was left in charge. She was delightful and extremely helpful with suggestions of where to eat in the evening etc.Fresh eggs, milk ,bread and scones a lovely bonus. We were however disappointed with the description of dog walks from the property. This consisted of any one of four fairly busy lanes with high hedgerows keeping the dog on a short lead. Or a short walk up to a farmers field which was ready for harvesting. We would also have preferred to have the garden adjacent to the rental accommodation. But am I being too fussy?? Overall we really enjoyed our short break and would recommend a stay here. Anne F

- Mrs Farrell, June 2018
Mrs Barry May 2018

“Very helpful and welcoming hosts and a lovely property to stay in.”

- Mrs Barry, May 2018
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The property

A mile from Plymtree, tucked behind the owner's year-round B&B, a comfortable single-storey cottage caringly converted from an old farm dairy.

You have access to a courtyard made pretty with pots and, beyond the parking area, your own enclosed, mainly gravelled garden (picnic table, barbecue) with summer house (games, books) for children to play in and views over a sheep paddock to undulating countryside.

Open-sided games barn (table tennis, table football).

Dogs strictly to be kept on leads in grounds due to livestock.

Inside, smart and cosy with original and quirky touches.

Five gentle ramped steps (handrail) up to open-plan living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, fridge, electric oven/induction hob) with TV/DVD.

4G Broadband.

Two bedrooms - a double (5' bed), and one with two singles; smart shower-room (suite).

Boot/utility room (washing machine, freezer) across the courtyard.

A super, friendly base for touring this interesting and diverse area of east Devon. Plymtree: small village (good pub, church, community shop) amidst rolling farmland, between Cullompton, 5 miles, and Honiton, 8.

Footpaths and bridleways locally.

M5, 6 miles.

Exeter, 14 miles; the coast at Sidmouth, 14, and Lyme Regis, 23.

Floorplans

Ground Floor

Summary

One level
Two bedrooms: 1 x king size double, 1 x twin
Shower room with shower, WC, basin
Open plan living space with seating area, dining area and kitchen
Boot/utility room
Outdoor games barn
Underfloor heating
Microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
TV with DVD, WiFi, 4G Broadband. Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen inc. in rent, please bring your own towels
Cot and highchair available on request, Off road parking for two cars
Enclosed garden with barbecue
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, Sorry no smoking
There is a welcoming basket of goodies on arrival

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

About the location

PLYMTREE

Honiton 8 miles; Tiverton 11 miles; Sidmouth 13 miles.

Plymtree is a delightful village in East Devon with plenty to offer it’s visitors. Lying in the valley of the River Culm the village is surrounded by rolling Devon hills, green wooded valleys and scattered farming villages. Plymtree is home to a local pub, The Blacksmith Arms, along with additional village pubs within two miles serving good food. Also of interest is the community shop, run by volunteers and the historic parish church of St John the Baptist. The church itself dates back to the 14th century and of great interest is the 15th century addition, the painted rood screen. In the churchyard gaze at the ancient Yew Tree, thought to be over 1100 years old and the inspiration for the village’s name. Plymtree is only a short drive from the dramatic 20 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site. Resorts such as Seaton, Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth are found along this stretch of coastline, and all have plenty to occupy their visitors. An easy drive from Plymtree is the cathedral city of Exeter with plenty of large shops, a wealth of museums, a theatre and many fabulous restaurants. Plymtree is also close to the rugged and unspoilt expanse of Exmoor National Park as well as the tranquil and beautiful Blackdown Hills (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

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Reviews & Ratings

“Very friendly and helpful owners made our stay even better.”

“The cottage was comfortable and well presented.”

“We had a very nice week at The Milk Shed.”

“Andy and Jane were lovely - friendly and helpful.”

“Highly recommend the Milk shed, for its fantastic owners Andy & Jayne who go out their way to ensure your stay is excellent and offering advice and tips for the surrounding area.”

“The welcome and overwhelming kindness of Jayne and Andy made our stay at the Milk Shed a fabulous experience.”

“Lovely peaceful rural setting, very private.”

“We had a lovely stay at the Milk Shed and the hosts were very welcoming and helpful.”

“The hosts were lovely, really concerned that we had everything we needed.”

“Fantastic cottage with wonderful hosts, brilliantly located to enjoy exploring a lovely part of the world.”

“The owners were lovely, couldn’t do enough to make our stay comfortable”

“Had a really nice stay in The Milk Shed.”

“Lovely holiday, well equipped cottage, very comfortable and homely.”

“We had the most amazing time at the Milk shed.”

“We had the most wonderful week at the Milk Shed.”

“Jane & Andy were excellent hosts and we would love to go back”

“An ideal place for a quiet, peaceful holiday.”

“The owners are wonderful We are carers for a young man with special needs and they let him feed the sheep each morning and night and fill the water troughs up.”

“We had a great week staying at the Milk Shed.”

“To stay at The Milk Shed is charming.”

“We had an amazing holiday at the milk shed, the owners are so hospitable.”

“Loved the milk shed nice & cosy, but quite remote if like facilities, ok for us though ,our sat nab took us the wrong way ,all round houses on all the single track roads to get there, the local community shop is handy & well stocked, Jayne &hubby helpful & friendly.”

“The cottage was equipped to very high standards, and was very comfortable.”

“Just returned from the most wonderful stay at The Milk Shed.”

“Lovely cottage and very kind and helpful hosts.”

“There very welcoming people in spite of being a very busy couple,and we would love to go back there in the future!”

“Lovely little milk shed which was spotless and very nicely presented with comfy beds and all kitchen requirements, laundry in the main house.”

“Very helpful and welcoming hosts and a lovely property to stay in.”

The property

Floorplans

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About the location

PLYMTREE