The Old Workshop

We underestimated the size of the property, although it was adequate for our needs.

Would have liked somewhere nearer to go in the evening for a drink and a reasonable meal. I would suggest taking your own towels for the bathroom, as the ones provided were not the best, plus take extra toilet rolls (only 1 provided) and soap as none available. We always bring our own anyway. The owners were very friendly, and the ducks and a goose quite noisy at feeding times. Especially early in the morning. You certainly didn't need an alarm clock. In all it provided a reasonable stay for a short break.

The property is exactly as what is described on the web-site, however it still feels like you are visiting your grandparent’s home as the furnishings seem outdated.

On arriving we had some difficulties with the Yale lock as the key got stuck in. We spoke to the owner and we suggested that the lock needed oiling as it was stiff. The owner provided the oil but we had to oil the lock ourselves, but the lock then worked perfectly. There was still a foisty smell in the cottage near the chairs and under the sink. There was dirt and grime along all the skirting boards, and cobwebs all around. We even found quite an impressive snail/slug trail under the bed. The kitchen area was compact and did not have any workspace for preparing food. The sink drip mat tray did not allow you to stack much washing up so a drainer would have been helpful. The fridge did not have an ice-box which meant we could not buy any frozen products to store. This would have been helpful as the weather was lovely and hot and an ice-cream in the evening or ice cubes in our drinks would have been nice. The outside table & chairs were placed in an ideal suntrap, however we felt as though we were being over looked by the owner’s home and the other holiday lets in the courtyard. The bathroom still has not got a shower and there is no hooks to hang your clothing whilst bathing or shelves to store your toiletries. You do get a nice view of the countryside from the bathroom window, however this does not have any privacy glass which meant that every time we went to use the bathroom we had to close the curtains. Perhaps some privacy sticker sheets could be put on the bottom panes of the window or a net curtain hung up. We walked around the back of the cottage and found a broken waste pipe outside which meant that all the bathwater ran onto the ground quite near to the cottage- perhaps this is causing the damp? Overall we did enjoy our holiday in Devon as the property was a good “base-camp” for planning our days out to attractions in the area. If the property was given a face-lift and more attention to detail given then this would have been the perfect place to stay for offering value for money. In our opinion we do not believe that this property was worth the money we paid for.

This property is ideal for a stopover but not really suitable for a long stay.

There was nowhere to store food in the kitchen area and the crockery cupboard under the sink smelt very musty and damp.

Exactly what we wanted.

Small, cosy and very warm. Everything was really clean and the bed comfy. Host was really friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back

I so enjoyed the holiday at the old workshop, I hope to stay there again.

A very special, character filled place. Ducks a Goose and a not so shy family of Moorhens on a sheep farm, who on occasion need to be moved to new pasture through the courtyard. My car broke down halfway through this did not diminish my stay in any way, delightful local walks including sections of the Two Moors Way. The farmer and his friendly wife could not have been more helpful.

A lovely cottage in a peaceful location.

Friendly owners & a cream tea welcome. Very nice sun-trap patio. Would be nice to have a view of the countryside but understand that's difficult to achieve with the layout of the cottage. Could benefit from having a fridge with an icebox. I would still like to return sometime.

Very enjoyable stay in a cosy, secluded cottage on a working farm.

An ideal base for touring the coast and Exmoor. We enjoyed watching the small farm animals at close quarters.

Place is small but we had a lovely break owners where very nice ,room was clean and tied ,Very quiet

The property contained all I needed for a stress-free holiday.

Thank you.

It would have been nice to have a fridge with a freezer compartment, as no shops close by.

The best place to watch the TV was on or in bed, as it causes problems with the neck sitting in a chair. Property was in a lovely area and easy to find. The bed was very comfortable so slept very well.Owners very nice, helped and friendly.

Lovely stay dropped for the weather so brilliant.

Lovely place to stop central location. Excellent sun trap in the afternoon. WiFi not fast enough for my son but he's a teenager so it's to be expected. Brilliant time made a few more memories. Thank you for the cream and scones took me 3 days to eat the cream but enjoyed every spoon tbh.

Would benfit from he provision of a shower.

Lovely little place on a rural farm, We had a fantastic week away even after having car trouble on the way down .

Mark the farmer and his wife were brilliant and helped us to sort out the car .. we would have been stuck without their help We would recommend the old workshop 100%, close to local pubs with fantastic food and not far from coastal towns , The farm is a joy with its wildlife and animals and is so peaceful . It is set in outstanding scenery . Very friendly family run Business .

A comfortable, clean little dwelling at a reasonable price with plentiful hot water.

It would benefit from some attention in the bathroom e.g. the wobbly lavatory seat etc. Some basic instructions on how to use the oven and microwave would have been useful.

Property was fine.

Shower would be nice but not the end of the World.

A friendly greeting and well equipped accommodation.

Would have liked a shower attachment to the bath, but we knew there wasn't one listed when we booked. Lovely little bolt hole thank you and nice to be able play fetch with the dog in the enclosed garden. Although it is worth noting the garden is shared with the owners and our dog ran into their house for a visit at one point, which they were very understanding about!

Cosy little home from home studio.

Very nice owners who made sure we had everything we needed. Situated on a working farm it has a genuine country feel about it and is in an Ideal position for exploring Exmoor and North Dartmoor.

Lovely place and lovely host.

Myself and Welsh sheepdog Betty had a cosy stay and enjoyed the dog friendly beaches a drive away. A happy holiday in a lovely part of the world.

Although the accomodation was as described, it was very dated and basic.

There was an old dast food container catching the drips from the leaking toilet, plumbing was very noisy. The mattress was uncomfortable and pillows provided little support. Poor selection of crockery and cutlery. There was a removable hand-held shower whuch didn't seal around the taps so was unusable. The property has potential but needs considerable updating and investment.

Lovely little spot on a Devon farm in the middle of beautiful countryside.

Owners made us very welcome with cream tea on arrival. Accommodation has everything a couple needs for a very comfortable stay.

The Old Workshop is very dated and could do with being brought up to date No internet No Mobile signal Intimidated by East European workers that would sit right outside your property Door lock would not open for over 30 minutes on very hot day that I had to fix Equipment could do with being modernised and more comprehensive Would not stay here again and would not recommend

The old workshop was very dated.

The bathroom needed a complete refurbishment and the kitchenette needed replacing, having said that though, the place was clean and comfy.

A relaxing break.

Watching the ducks and chicken in the farm yard. Homemade scones and cream and jam on our arrival,a nice surprise. Was lucky enough to be able to feed lambs. A farmer who took time to show me round farm , then had a really nice conversation. You will need a car to get around.

The accommodation was perfect after the hard year we had we needed to get away with fresh scenery which there is mom better than Devon and Cornwall we were situated in the middle of the working farm and also had privacy.

Each day we travelled to different town. Whole time was magical and the Accommodation was perfect t too we recommended it whole hearted

We had a lovely time There As stated above it was clean and warm with constant hot water and a very comfortable bed but perhaps a little dated.

Often there was no online service but just due to the valley position

The farm location is good but you do need a car to go any were .

If you just want to relax and read this is for you. The cottage is ok for a couple they accept a well behaved dog. It’s a bit old fashioned and could do with a proper shower but it had all other things you would need. The area is very beautiful and good for sight seeing . They also do larger cottages that cater for families.

The only thing that would of been nice is to have a shower over the bath.

The tap shower wasn't very good. But this did not effect the over all accommodation. It was very peaceful just the sound of duck, geese and sheep which was lovely. Defiantly will recommend to others. Thank you.

Good clean and comfortable expieriance

Hello had an amazing time such a lovely place I would just to like to mention that the garden is shared with cottage next door it's just we have a dog that isn't good with other dogs but our neighbours who also had a dog were very nice

A lovely part of the country to visit we enjoyed it you do need to drive to places but worth it tiverton is the best place to buy provisions Morrison's and Tesco there.

Take in the coastal area it's beautiful

This was a beautiful place to stay.

Although quite remote, I would recommend bringing provisions. The landlady was helpful as were her family. You can buy lovely fresh eggs from the farm which were a real treat. Ducklings come to meet you as you arrive as the duck pond is close to the studio building. We would definitely recommend a visit.

Lovely people.

Very cosy cottage. Would suggest that anyone coming here should bring provisions.

An excellent "get away" break.

Difficult to do anything but simply relax and yet plenty of shopping and browsing activities just a few miles away.

This place is ideal for a relaxing tranquil break, it's quiet and secluded but with a pub, restaurant a few minutes away and North Molton 15 minutes by car.

We found that it was the perfect place for us. The only thing that could improve our stay would be to improve the WiFi speed as we were unable to watch Netflix on the TV.

Perfectly placed for walking on Exmoor and getting away from it all.

I loved seeing the geese and ducks in the farm yard. If you need a shower spray to wash your hair and a prefer a large, soft towel, then take your own. Storage heater warms the room up lovely, but just be aware this takes a while when you first arrive.

Beautiful location on a working farm.

To wake up to cows sheep geese and ducks was amazing. Owners are helpful and approachable. I Would thoroughly recommend this holiday