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Fig Tree Cottage

Bickleigh near Tiverton, Devon (Ref. 970568)

5.0

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  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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71 Customer Review(s)

  • Petra

    “We really enjoyed our stay in the beautiful Figtree Cottage.”

    Everything we needed was there and the beds are very comfortable. Plenty of space and in a nice quiet location. The welcome basket was a lovely bonus. The hot tub was great, very warm, private and great after a day out. Lovely owners, friendly and helpfull and were available if we needed anything. Thank you Dave and Ali!

    Everything we needed was there and the beds are very comfortable. Plenty of space and in a nice quiet location. The welcome basket was a lovely bonus. The hot tub was great, very warm, private and great after a day out. Lovely owners, friendly and helpfull and were available if we needed anything. Thank you Dave and Ali!

    - Petra, September 2024

    Thank you Petra for the positive feedback. We are glad you all enjoyed the peace and quite of the cottage and surrounding area, we hope you had a trouble free journey back to the Netherlands. Dave and Ali Property Owner

Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor super king-size double (zip and link, can be twin on request), 1 x double with dressing room, 1 x ground floor twin
  • 1x small cot room off one of the upstairs bedrooms
  • Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
  • Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove.
  • Oil central heating with woodburning stove and underfloor heating in shower room and bathroom
  • Electric range cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine, 50" smart ultra HD TV, digital radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
  • Charcoal BBQ, Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair
  • Off road parking for 4 cars
  • Enclosed large lawned garden with rattan patio furniture and parasol
  • Wildlife can often be seen in the local area such as deer, sheep, cattle, hawks and buzzards
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop and pub 1 mile
  • Note: The cottage is in the grounds of the owners' house, but is entirely separate with its own gate, drive, car park and garden
  • Note: Sorry, no hen parties, stags or similar
  • This property also only accepts residential bookings and commercial/worker bookings cannot be accepted
  • Cream tea welcome basket on arrival including scones, jam, cream, bread, tea, milk, butter and sugar
  • Essential kitchen pack provided which includes a green scouring sponge, fairy washing liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing powder, tin foil, tea towels, oven gloves, bin liner, dishcloth, hand sanitizer are also included for your protection
  • Note: we sanitize high-touch surfaces, down to the doorknob, we use cleaners and disinfectants approved by global health agencies, we wear protective gear to help prevent cross-contamination, we clean each room using extensive cleaning checklists and we provide extra cleaning supplies for your protection.

The property

Bickleigh 1 mile.

Figtree cottage is situated on the steep slopes overlooking the stunning Exe valley in Mid Devon.

A wooden construction by Swedish experts, this detached Devon cottage sits on the site of an old sheep shearing shed.

The cottage is in a peaceful rural location, a mile from the noted beauty spot of Bickleigh.

Local wildlife can often be seen in the area such as deer, hawks and buzzard, plus sheep and cattle in the fields next door to the cottage.On the grounds of the owners' house, Fig tree cottage has its own private driveway, with far-reaching, stunning, countryside views and spacious rooms, ideal for a family looking to enjoy a cottage holiday in Devon.

There is a sitting room with lovely oak floor, warming wood-burning stove and large TV with surround sound.

The kitchen/dining room is a bright, sunny room overlooking the picturesque garden.

In this Devon cottage, there are also four large, beautifully furnished bedrooms, one en-suite, with two further bathrooms situated over the ground and first floors, for convenience.

The large, private garden at your Devon cottage is a perfect place to enjoy the panoramic views on a summer's day.

The garden is west-facing and during the summer months the sunsets are breath-taking.

Even in peak summertime this part of Mid Devon is tranquil and quiet.

A walk up the lane reveals a different, but equally stunning, view from every gateway.

Just one mile down the lane from the cottage, is Bickleigh Mill, a historic water mill, café and gift shop, where you can spend the day dining alfresco by the River Exe.

The cottage is situated within easy driving distance of both Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.

Visit one of the many National Trust houses in the area surrounding your Devon cottage, or visit the small market town of Tiverton nearby.

Explore the historic city of Exeter with its impressive cathedral, excellent shopping malls, galleries, bars and restaurants.

The cottage is midway between Devon’s north and south coastlines, convenient for a day out to either.

A stay at this well-appointed Bickleigh cottage will certainly be a Devon family holiday to remember.

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About the location

BICKLEIGH

Tiverton 4 miles; Exeter 12 miles.

One of Devon’s most photographed villages with its thatched cottages and lovingly tended gardens, Bickleigh is in a beautiful riverside setting in the rich agricultural area of the Exe Valley. Bickleigh’s unique five-arched bridge has spanned the River Exe since 1630 and is reputedly the inspiration for Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge over Troubled Water”. Bickleigh Mill is an historic 18th century working mill now developed into a popular and exciting rural shopping, eating and recreational destination where visitors can relax by the river. Railway enthusiasts will enjoy the Devon Railway Centre and Model World housed in the Victorian station buildings, with fifteen different working model layouts and train rides on a narrow gauge line. The town of Tiverton is just 4 miles away while a little further is the historic, cathedral city of Exeter.

Note: The cottage is in the grounds of the owners' house, but is entirely separate with its own gate, drive, car park and garden.
Note: Sorry, no hen parties, stags or similar.
Note: This property also only accepts residential bookings and commercial/worker bookings cannot be accepted.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas