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Otter's Holt

Tiverton, Devon
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Family friendly
Quirky
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A restored cider barn, within a working farm, set in 38 acres of beautiful riverside meadows and woodland which can be explored at leisure
  • Fabulous countryside views from the property along with a large enclosed garden, perfect for your four-legged friends 
  • An ideal setting for walking, cycling, kayaking and wild swimming and all manner of countryside pursuits
Property code: 77442

This glorious working farm, specialising in restorative farming is set in 38 acres of beautiful riverside meadows and woodland is attached to the owners 15th Century thatched cottage. Privacy is assured throughout your stay and is a great base from which to explore the beauty of Devon. As soon as you arrive you begin to relax and experience a slower pace of life. Visit the nearby pretty villages such as Bickleigh, which has the River Exe meandering through it, or the popular Mill that offers boutique shopping and artisan foods. The distinctive dark red soil, typical in this area, makes it a scenic setting ideal for walking and exploring. Nearby is the town of Tiverton, which has a pretty canal offering boats for hire. Further afield is the city of Exeter, with its huge variety of shops and restaurants. Devon is fortunate to have many National trust properties which can be visited during your stay .

Step inside and find yourself in the entrance hall, a perfect place to store shoes and hang coats after a brisk walk. First, you’ll find the open-plan lounge/diner with comfy sofa.  You can sit and relax after a busy day and watch your favourite film on the Smart TV in front of the warming wood burner along with a dining table to seat everyone. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need to whip up a family meal with an electric oven and hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer along with a DAB raido to listen to your favourite tunes. Also, on the ground floor is the first of the two bedrooms a super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request, must be stated at the time of booking) along with a bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Head up to the first floor where you will find the second bedroom, a super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request, must be stated at the time of booking) with an en-suite WC and sink.  This is character property with original features with some low beams and sloping ceilings.

Heading outside, your children and four-legged friends will be in their element, with a large enclosed lawn area with garden furniture for you to sit and relax with a glass of wine or dine alfresco on the charcoal BBQ. Just 100 yards from the garden is the banks of the River Exe, the perfect place to walk the dogs or let the children build dens in the wood.  There is private off-road parking for two cars available. Please take care by the river as the water is deep and can be fast flowing.

  • 2 bedrooms -super-king-size zip-and-links (which can be made into twins on request, must be stated at the time of booking)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC and 1 en-suite WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in lounge and DAB radio in kitchen
  • Electric, wood chip fired central and underfloor heating included
  • Private off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Wi-Fi included (can be intermittent)
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Shop 4 miles and pub 3 miles
  • Please take care by the river as the water is deep and can be fast flowing
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Donna 20th September 2024

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We had a fab few days with our 3 Labradors. Lots of secure areas to explore. Highlight definately for them swimming in the river and stream. Beautiful sandy beaches at Saunton Sands and Crows point an hour away, both dog friendly and lots of dunes. Cottage itself compact with everything you need. Wifi strongest in bedroom, no issues connecting. ParRead moreking tight as it is a working farm yard but ample for our suv. Owners welcoming & fount of knowledge on local area & wildlife. Would return Hide

Reviewed by Matt 13th September 2024

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Parking at bit of an issue at start of holiday wfi only before 7am and after 10pm only. Clean and tidy garden a bit small for 3 large dogs and live stock in orchards so unable to use. But quiet and peaceful lovely surprise of scones and cream

Reviewed by Adam 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Roger 16th August 2024

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Reviewed by Jaqueline 14th June 2024

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Reviewed by Geoffrey 7th June 2024

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Back from a three night break at Otters Holt. Lovely time. Perfect place for us and our dogs as the garden is secure. The location is perfect for day trips and the farm itself has plenty of walks on offer. It is a working livestock farm so make sure you bring some proper walking shoes and be prepared to see a cow or two pop their heads over the fenRead morece! Would definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Barrie 17th May 2024

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Reviewed by Christine 8th April 2024

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This cottage is in a remote area, ideal if you like bird watching or walking; its best enjoyed in dry, sunny weather. It Is warm & cosy inside with plenty of rustic charm. The garden is dog proof but there is a bank rising up almost to the height of the fence on one side, where the cows like to peep over. The owners, Richard & Alison, are lovely peRead moreople, very welcoming & friendly. The cream tea & flowers on arrival was a nice touch & Richard told us a lot about the local area. Hide

Reviewed by Jenni 8th March 2024

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The cottage was lovely, warm and cosy. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming and knowledgable about the area, the local wildlife and recommendations on places to go or eat. They never made me feel like I was intruding on the farm and even loaned me binoculars to explore the area. I will definitely go back.

Reviewed by Max 28th January 2024

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Reviewed by JUDITH 6th October 2023

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Reviewed by Karina 30th September 2023

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We had a wonderful week at Otter's Holt - our dogs loved it! It is quite difficult to find a property that will take 3 dogs and be suitable for the dogs plus their owners! Otter's Holt is a lovely cottage, not too remote - that will happily take 3 dogs...with a secure garden and the extra addition of enclosed Orchards for early morning secure walksRead more. Exmoor is easily accessible, good pubs near by. Richard was very helpful to us. Very much enjoyed our stay and will return(even if our car didn't!) Hide

Reviewed by Philip 25th September 2023

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Great location & lovely property for exploring Exmoor and the Devon area. Well equipped but some items are tired and need some updating. Secure garden & access to all areas of the farm was great for the dogs and early morning walks!

Reviewed by Susan 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Deberah 1st September 2023

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The cottage is really comfortable with everything you could wish for and more in a holiday cottage. Location is great for days out to Tarr Steps, Dunster Beach and Castle and more. I would really recommend the cottage and well probably be back next year. Richard was very friendly, extremley chatty & knowledgeable about the area and places to visit Read moreand eat. Hide

Reviewed by David Reginald 25th August 2023

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Richard and Alison were very friendly and welcoming hosts. The property is in a very rural based setting at the heart of a working farm and is close to a small collection of rare breed cattle and sheep in a conservation area. It is a short walk to the river Exe flowing close by. The property is well maintained and in an excellent location to visit Read moremost of Devon including north and south coasts by car. Hide

Reviewed by William 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Linda 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Brian 4th November 2022

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Despite very wet weather we had lovely relaxing break in a quiet area enabling us to escape the worst of fireworks with the dogs. The cottage had everything we needed and provided a warm, comfortable stay with enough room for us and our 3 greyhounds. Richard was very friendly and knowledgeable, kindly showing us some of the features and telling us Read moreabout the farm and area but likewise gave us privacy to enjoy our holiday. Recommend Paradise Dog Park close by if seeking secure dog field. Hide

Reviewed by Marta 21st October 2022

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We really enjoyed our stay. A very homely & cosy cottage. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dogs & we loved watching the birds coming to the feeders. The farm is lovely & being able to walk down to the river through the fields & seeing the owners rare breed livestock was great. The owners are very friendly & we loved chatting to them. The locRead moreation was very easy to get around to everywhere we wanted to get to, beaches & exmoor. National Trust Property down the road, Knighthayes, is lovely. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 29th July 2022

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Absolutely perfect place for getting away from everything. We had a super chilled week, our son and dog loved the freedom of all the fields to explore . The hosts were excellent and the cream tea on arrival was a lovely touch. The cottage was well equipped and the beds were so comfortable. Our favorite place was chilling by the river. We would loveRead more to return. Hide

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