The Bothy
Our cosy little rustic barn, surrounded by natural streams, wild flowers, trees and wildlife offers a tranquil and romantic self-catering retreat, perfect for couples and dog friendly too. Only a few miles from the Heddon Valley and the North Devon Coast, the cottage is ideally located to make the most of scenic walks from the door, short drives to stunning beaches, restaurants and pubs. Whether it’s sampling the delights of Exmoor and its glorious food fest, stargazing the clear dark skies or simply snuggling in front of a roaring log burning stove after a day of walking or surfing, our little barn is the perfect self-catering retreat.
Inside
The Bothy is full of rustic charm and beauty, nestled in a peaceful and private corner of our farm. Rustic-chic open-plan interior with sumptuous king size bed, dining and living area all beautifully flowing and refurbished in 2020 with calming natural colours. Two steps separate the small but well equipped kitchen and separate shower room. Wood floors make it ideal to kick off walking boots and rub down muddy paws. Retaining original stone walls and features, it will be impossible not to fall in love with the simplistic essence and charm of this little barn. Snuggle into the sofa in front of the log burning stove after a day exploring and relax in peaceful harmony with nature.Outside
Double doors open onto a small private garden, outdoor seating area amongst the wild flowers, table and chairs and fire pit for warm summer evenings or huddled up outdoors in cooler weather gazing at the stars. Natural streams and gentle waterfall flow through the garden creating a haven for wildlife. Wake up to the sound of birds and our own chickens preparing eggs for breakfast.AMENITIES
Four Poster King Sized Bed
A large comfy kingsized bed with luxurious bedding.
Private Garden
A private garden, a Kadai Firebowl/BBQ, garden furniture and superb views overlooking Exmoor.
Bath & Shower Rooms
Shower room with shower, WC and basin.
Wood Burning Stove
The heart of the cottage is the log burning stove, perfect to enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of tea, a time just to chill and relax.
Access & Parking
The Bothy is only accessed via a sloping path and two stone steps into the property/ Restricted mobility. There is parking for one car.
Dogs Welcome
The Bothy can accommodate a single well behaved dog and is the ideal location for long walks across Exmoor.
Wi-Fi & TV
Free Wi-Fi and TV
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The Bothy
We NOW take bookings on any day of the week. Minimum stay 3 nights maximum stay 14 nights.
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The Bothy
- Check In time 4pm
- Check Out time 10am
Min bookings 3 nights.
- Single Level open plan living with king size bed, sitting area with log burner and dining area
- Kitchen
- Shower room with shower cubicle, WC and basin
- Wood burning stove
- Storage heating
- Sky Ultimate TV
- WIFI
- Electric oven with hob
- Microwave
- Fridge
- Hairdryer
- Off road parking for one car
- 1 well behaved dog ( or two by prior arrangement)
- Bed linen and towels included in rent
- Fuel and power included in rent
- Highchair and cot available on request
- Small private garden with table and chairs
- Washing machine and tumble dryer are available in our barn, (not communal) separate to the property.
- Kadai Firebowl/BBQ
- The property has a private water supply which is tested regularly
- The property does not accept children except babes in arms
- No smoking
- No candles
- No mobile signal at the property
- The Bothy is only accessed via a sloping path and two stone steps into the property/ Restricted mobility
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Some kind words from our guests who have stayed in The Bothy
- Emily 10/04/2023My husband, dog and I stayed here over the Easter weekend. The secluded and private garden was idyllic with its own little stream which our dog loved.
The house was cosy and comfortable with everything we needed. The fireplace was a lovely touch, on the last night it poured with rain which made it even cosier.
There were lots of clear instructions left throughout the house and little tips and requests that were easy to follow.
I cannot tell you how lovely it is to go to places that are well catered for dogs and the hosts made it not only dog acceptable but dog friendly with towels and dog bowls. Our dog found herself at home and we had a genuinely lovely stay and hopefully will be back.read moreread less - Heather 02/01/2023We have just returned from a lovely New Years in the bothy. The space is a lot bigger than the pictures make out, with a fenced garden for the dog. The hosts had some great recommendations and was really responsive. All round a lovely cosy stay!
Thanks for having us xxread moreread less - Kylie 22/08/2022We stayed the weekend in this amazing bothy. Beautifully done. It was perfect. The layout was fantastic for us and our dog. Location is beautiful and not far to pubs, walks, Lynmouth and lots more. Exactly what we needed on a weekend getaway. Hosts were lovely. They met us on arrival and showed us around briefly. Had a great bbq/fire pit in the gorgeous little garden area 👍👍 perfectread moreread less
- Gabriella 18/04/2022This was our second stay at the bothy and it was just as great as the first time. It’s a great little place in a quiet location. Lots of lovely local pubs for eating out (we loved The Pyne Arms and The Black Venus), and if you’re eating in, the kitchen is well equipped. The place is really dog friendly, we had our 8 month old puppy with us, and the enclosed garden was perfect for having the doors open and letting her do her own thing. Highly recommend!read moreread less
- Adam 17/09/2021Perfect if you’re looking to escape the world in comfort. The pictures sold us on this place but even they dont quite do it justice. I wasn’t quite prepared for how nice it was, and the main living area was about twice the size I was expecting.
Plenty of nights were spent in front of the fire with the dog and plenty of bbq’s were had in the garden.
There’s literally nothing around so its incredibly peaceful, but on the flip side you will need to drive if you want to go anywhere. Heddon Valley is definitely walkable, but its a brutal hill on the way back! If you’ve ever been to this part of the world though you probably already know its got some killer hills. Disclaimer: We’re not huge on walking as a hobby, so if thats something you enjoy you might find it a bit more pallatable than we did and consider more places walkable!
All in all, we got exactly what we came here for, peace and quiet, and proximity to the coast for some lovely dog walks.read moreread less - Mark 31/08/2021We had a wonderful stay at The Bothy. Beautiful property exactly as described and more spacious than the pictures suggest. The property is located in the most stunning rural area of North Devon. Perfect for some gorgeous long walks with our very energetic Labrador but also under 30 minutes drive to the coast and the award winning Woolacombe Bay which is just stunning. The hosts were perfect, very welcoming and on hand to answer any questions but equally allows you the space to enjoy your stay in peace.
Thank you for allowing some frazzled Londoners to escape the rat race for a week in the countryside. We would love to return one day soonread moreread less - Lydia 23/08/2021We had such a lovely time at The Bothy. The place was super comfortable with a fire and a kitchen where we were able to cook simple meals if we wanted a lazy night in. It was lovely having our own private garden and the place was so peaceful and quiet. You couldn’t hear anything in the morning. We enjoyed visiting Combe Martin, Lyton and Lynmouth nearby. We also took a trip to a Clovelly which is worth the visit!
We also loved how pet friendly the place was with the dog box full of towels, poo bags and bowls etc. Fantastic hosts and we’d love to stay again. Thank you for having us!read moreread less - Tracey 03/08/2021Bothy Cottage and Heale Farm were everything they advertised themselves as and more!
The farm is in a beautiful location, quiet and quaint. The hosts have provided everything you could need for your stay; from kitchen ware to Sky TV to doggy extras and everything in between.
We had a lovely walk down to Hunters Inn pub and then on to Heddons Mouth cove; be warned to wear good footwear if you walk from the farm so you are comfortable.
We visited local beaches, which were only a short drive away, Combe Martin and Woolacombe to name two.
The closest shop for essentials is the petrol station as you enter Lynton; it’s more than a petrol station with fresh bread, warm pasties and your general everyday needs.
My puppy Bruce enjoyed himself too in the garden which is safely enclosed for him.
Thanks to our hosts, we will be back xread moreread less - Caroline 23/07/2021Thank you for the most pleasant of stays in The Bothy. Thank you for the eggs and use of the washing machine. Everything was really great and as seen in the photos – the Bothy was very well equipped and comfortable for our two week stay. We walked to Heddon’s Mouth from Heale, a few times which is stunning and highly recommended.read moreread less
- Adrian 28/06/2021The Bothy is situated in a lovely tranquil area with many local walks straight from the door. The bijou accommodation is both stylish and comfortable with a secluded garden complete with a trickling stream running through it. The hosts are friendly and helpful, readily available if needed.read moreread less