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West Henstill House

Sandford, Devon, Devon (Ref. 976089)

4.7

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  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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37 Customer Review(s)

  • Shari

    “The cottage is in a very beautiful setting.”

    Very peaceful with great views. We were disappointed with the condition of the road to cottage. It is very narrow and full of pot holes. Hedges were not trimmed, making it very hard to see. Would be best if vehicle had a high suspension to get down this one. Local cabs will not go down the road. Apple taxi will go though. Also there was a very large puddle at the bottom of the hill, covering the road. Walking path to town was actually a lot longer than what was stated. 4 miles to Crediton. WIFI ...

    Very peaceful with great views. We were disappointed with the condition of the road to cottage. It is very narrow and full of pot holes. Hedges were not trimmed, making it very hard to see. Would be best if vehicle had a high suspension to get down this one. Local cabs will not go down the road. Apple taxi will go though. Also there was a very large puddle at the bottom of the hill, covering the road. Walking path to town was actually a lot longer than what was stated. 4 miles to Crediton. WIFI only works in one corner of the living room.

    - Shari, June 2025

    Dear Shari, thank you very much for taking the time to post a review of your stay at West Henstill. We were pleased that you liked the location so much and hope that you had a good trip home to the USA. We wanted to address a couple of concerns that you expressed. First, as you say, the local roads are unfortunately poorly maintained. This obviously doesn’t just apply to our area; it’s common across Devon and Cornwall. I appreciate that North American roads tend to be much wider and better paved, but some find the winding nature of the country lanes with tall hedges and granite walls supporting wildflowers that have developed over centuries part of the charm of the English countryside; nonetheless I was pleased to hear from the local farmer that he trimmed the hedges during your stay. The law prevents farmers trimming the hedges earlier than was done, to protect nesting birds We do provide photos in our listings to ensure it is evident that this is a very rural location. You mentioned the broadband coverage within the house. That is actually covered within the house notes; the broadband signal to the house is unstable and we therefore provide simple two-step instructions to reinstate the extender if it becomes disconnected, after which there is excellent coverage in all parts of the house. You also state that the 4-mile distance to Crediton is incorrectly described. In the property description we do not specify the distance to Crediton, but we do say that it is 2.5 miles to Sandford and a further 1.5 to Crediton. We will have a look at the wording to remove any possible ambiguity. Thank you once again for choosing West Henstill and we very much hope that you enjoyed the family event in the UK. Regards, the Jecks family. Property Owner

Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x king size double with en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin, 1 x double, 2 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC, basin
  • Ground floor kitchen with dining area and doors to garden
  • Sitting room with wood burning stove
  • Hall
  • Ground floor WC with basin.
  • Central heating with wood burning stove
  • Microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone incoming calls only only, Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair available on request
  • Off road parking for three cars
  • Enclosed garden with barbecue
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome, at £30 per pet per week, Sorry no smoking
  • Note: Dogs are permitted in the kitchen only
  • Note: The gardener may attend during your stay to cut the grass and weed the flower beds
  • Note: This property will only sleep a maximum of 8 people including babies

The property

In glorious rolling Devon countryside, 2½ miles from Sandford and the award-winning dining pub, a gorgeous, Grade II listed, thatched, detached house with 16th century origins, looking over green meadows and wooded hedgerows.

At the back, a suntrap patio (table/chairs, barbecue, lighting) for alfresco meals and evening drinks, steps (gate) up to enclosed lawn and, at the front, a field for energetic ball games and letting off steam.

Inside, a smart and peaceful haven with original charm and history including warmly patinated panelling, beams, low lintels (from 5'8") and uneven walls, beautifully combined with stylish modern comforts.

Porch to large well-equipped kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric range-style cooker, iPod dock) with glazed doors to garden.

Big, cosy living room with massive inglenook fireplace (woodburner), ancient panelling and TV/DVD.

Original hall.

Loo.

Stairs (stairgate) up to four bedrooms - a double (5' bed with footboard) with en suite shower-room (suite), another double (footboard), a twin, and 2 shallow steps down to a second twin.

Bathroom (suite with separate shower).

2 well behaved pets welcome (permitted in kitchen only).

A fabulous, welcoming retreat in a beautiful tranquil spot for relaxing and walking, with lots of country footpaths to explore.

Sandford: pretty little village (PO/shop, church, two pubs - one excellent and award-winning) in the beautiful and rich red-soil farmland of mid-Devon.

Cycle/foot path (1½ miles) to Crediton (good local shops, indoor swimming pool, railway) through the wildflower Millennium Green.

Exeter (city amenities), about 8 miles.

Dartmoor National Park, 11.

Exmoor and sea/beaches at Exmouth, about 20.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Kitchen / Dining Living Room WC

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

SANDFORD, DEVON

Crediton 1.5 miles; Exeter 8 miles; Dartmoor National Park 11 miles miles; Exmouth 20 miles.

A pretty little village (PO/shop, church, two pubs- one excellent and award-winning) in the beautiful and rich red-soil farmland of mid-Devon. Cycle/foot path (1.5 miles) to Crediton though the wildflower Millennium Green.

Note: No Stag/Hen or similar
Note: Dogs are permitted in the kitchen only
Note: This property will only sleep a maximum of 8 people including babies

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas