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Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location

Family-friendly cottage in Colyton

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Nestled in the picturesque Coly Valley, Old Orchard Cottage offers a serene retreat with basic facilities and a private south-facing terrace overlooking the surrounding countryside. Enjoy access to gardens, orchards, and fields on the farm or explore nearby cliffs at Branscombe or rolling Devon hills.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location

Set in the beautiful Coly Valley one mile from Colyton, Old Orchard Cottage sits peacefully within rural farmland enjoying lovely views of the surrounding river and countryside. Access to the coast is just 10 minutes away and there are plenty of fantastic walks either along the cliffs at Branscombe or further inland in beautiful rolling Devon hills and fields. The cottage sleeps five and has all basic facilities included. Private south facing terrace with access to garden, orchards and fields on the farm. Our chickens will happily provide some eggs for you as well! There is ample parking space for 2 cars at the property and the local town of Colyton just a mile away has much to offer including a variety of shops and pubs to choose from. Helpful advice available on all the local area has to offer. Dogs are welcome and we charge £30 per pet payable during their stay.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming In Peaceful Location
Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location Cottage
Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location Colyton
Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location Cottage Colyton

About the neighborhood

Located in Colyton, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at East Devon and Seaton Wetlands, while The Gateway Theatre and Seaton Tramway are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Seaton Jurassic and Pecorama. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Colyton travel guide
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Colyton, Devon

What's nearby

  • Ladram Bay, Devon
    East Devon
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Powderham Castle which includes interior views, a castle and art
    Powderham Castle
    48 min drive - 36.3 miles
  • Lyme Regis Beach
    18 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Devon Cliffs Beach
    37 min drive - 22.7 miles
  • University of Exeter
    42 min drive - 30.7 miles

Getting around

  • Honiton Station
    17 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    9 min drive
  • Taste Of Thai
    8 min drive
  • The Dolphin Hotel
    10 min drive
  • The Anchor Inn
    10 min drive
  • Smuggler’s Kitchen
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location located?

This family-friendly Colyton cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of East Devon and Seaton Wetlands. Lyme Bay Winery and The Gateway Theatre are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Charming Cottage In Peaceful Location Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous holiday

Fantastic location for walks, wildlife and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortabele house in a quiet environment

We enjoyed staying in this lovely house .We had everything we needed. A lovely start for a walk along the river. Also the town is nice. The owner is friendly and helpful
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

We had a lovely long weekend stay at this cottage. Beautiful setting with ponies in the field outside which was really special. Brilliant facilities with everything we needed. Great host. So much to do in the local area for all ages despite the mixed weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Holiday in an Idyllic Cottage

Orchard Cottage is beautiful. We had a wonderful family holiday staying here. The property is a very pretty well maintained house set in a garden full of apple trees with horses just over the fence. The rooms are large, with a farmhouse kitchen, good size lounge, two good bedrooms. The upstairs bedroom is stunning. Our hosts Michael & Fiona were welcoming & helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here & would definitely return & highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, spacious cottage in nice location.

Me, my partner and our 1 year old son really enjoyed our stay at Old Orchard Cottage which is set in a really peaceful location on Heathayne farm. This provided an excellent base for us for day trips to the beach, with the coast just a 10 min drive away. There is also a really nice walk to Colyton along the river right on the door step. The cottage itself was clean, spacious and had everything we needed, including a high chair and stair gate for our son. There were only 3 of us, but there was ample space for at least 5 people to stay with an additional 2 beds that we didn't use. Overall a very positive experience, and we would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Beautiful location and lovely cottage

We loved this property and its stunning views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

emma jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely rural setting. Rustic but with everything you need. Kitchen was pretty well stocked with utensils although a few extra bowls would have been useful. Dishwasher and washing machine were very handy. We loved the walk to the stream and my granddaughter enjoyed saying hello to the ponies. We visited the nearest beaches which were beautiful but they are all pebbly so you need to go further afield for a sandy beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage

I concur with all of the other 5star comments. Fabulus place. Great host. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

N S.

Wonderfully peaceful, idyllic Devon cottage

We had a wonderful stay in this stunning Devon cottage.You couldn't ask for more from the location! It was a real pleasure to meet the owners who were there to meet us on arrival and were so helpful getting us settled in. The cottage has everything you could need and is absolutely beautiful, we slept so well! We loved seeing the ducks, chickens and horses every day. I really hope we will be back in the not too distant future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable living in a romantic setting

We had two sunny weeks in this charming little house amidst a pleasant landscape. The house was perfectly divided for us and our three children, who had upstairs a big room for their own. Every morning the chicken and the ducks came to say hello, and we enjoyed the view over the grazing land with its ponies and horses. Thank you, Fiona and Michael, for your hospitality! We will come back! Uli and Angelika
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

What a gem! We loved staying here, the cottage is spacious and comfy and is really well equipped with everything you need. It’s a lovely peaceful setting with lots to do in the nearby towns and beaches. Our son loved saying hello to the horses every morning from the garden! We’d love to come back again one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather J., Rugby Warwickshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect peace and quiet

Cosy, good size property in an idyllic spot. Dog walks along the river metres from the cottage. Only a few miles to several pebble beaches for scenic walks. The nearby town of Colyton has a fascinating history as well as places to eat. A lovely relaxing cottage to stay in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

rozie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

This is a little gem of a place. Amazing cottage. Everything you could want on a holiday. The host Micheal was so nice and friendly and ready to help if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful short break

Ideal location for a short break, excellent accommodation. Booking process couldn’t of been easier. Friendly, helpful and accommodating owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, lovely property

Great property. Photos dont do it justice. Stayed 2 nights, wish we could of stayed longer. Good communication with owner. Property very clean and well equipped. Definitely recommend

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing by the river

Just the break we needed in beautiful Devonshire countryside with river walks on the doorstep and the coast a short drive away. It was lovely to be on an active farm with cows in the meadows and horses for neighbours. The house is great, comfy master bed and spacious kitchen. Colyton is an incredibly friendly village, 2 welcoming local pubs and steak and Stilton pies at Antons butchers to die for! Thank you Michael for a really enjoyable summer break.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 Traumwochen in Colyton

Das Cottage ist wunderschön - innen wie außen. Unsere Erwartungen wurden bei Weitem übertroffen. Die Vermieter sind sehr, sehr nett; wir fühlten uns rundum gut aufgehoben und danken den beiden für diese unvergesslichen Tage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Simon M.

3 Night Stay

Had a fun 3 night break in the cottage. Perfect for the dogs with a short walk to the river and fields. Inside more spacious than originally thought. Plates, bowls and cutlery a bit of a mish-mash. Some of the plates and glasses in a bit of a tired state and in need of being replaced. Upstairs bedroom not very private as it can be viewed from the kitchen. Garden, although not used needed a tidy up as mainly overgrown.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Rebecca H.

Lovely cosy cottage

Great cottage and perfectly located to explore the area;- nice a peaceful and very welcoming... we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Delightful cottage in wonderfully quiet location

Set in lovely countryside but still in reach of local amenities, coastal towns and shops. We loved the walk from Beer to Branscombe and also visiting Lyme Regis. The cottage sits next to the original C15th farmhouse but is sheltered within its own garden area with paddocks of ponies, chickens and ducks as neighbours.
Stayed 173 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely "Little Orchard"

Again we had a wonderful time in this little cottage with enough space for our three children and us. The landscape is really great, our trips to Honiton or to the dartmoor were phantastic, and it was very nice to talk to our hosts, Fiona an Michael! The children loved the friendly animals, and even the weather was fine! We will come back! Uli & Angelika
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Great cottage, good size and layout, tastefully furnished, idyllic spot.

Photos on website don't do justice to the cottage, which is very lovely. Great layout, nice big kitchen, cosy living room overlooking the ponies, comfy beds, beautifully green spot - river walk lovely in both directions just out of the gate, graat beaches at Beer and Branscombe nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., Germany

Charming and peaceful countryside Cottage!

The cottage is spacious and lovingly furnished. There is everything you need. But above all, there is plenty of rest. The owners are very nice and helpful. We loved sitting in front of the fireplace or having breakfast outside in the Garden while watching the horses and ducks. We would love to come back!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sabine L.

Landidyll!

Mit unserer Familie verbrachten wir eine wunderbare Woche in diesem ruhigen und schönen Cottage. Enten, Hühner, Ponys alles lebt entspannt neben und um einem und sorgt für eine gelassene Stimmung. Der Strand ist mit dem Auto in ca. 20 Minuten erreichbar, Colyton ein sehr hübscher kleiner Ort, den man problemlos zu Fuß erreicht. Die Vermieter leben nebenan, sind sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joop & Dick D.

A thing of beauty...

For the 10th year in succession we stayed in Old Orchard Cottage. Beautyful, very cosy place to stay; well equipped; lots of comfort even when the weather is not thàt fine. Walkers paradise straight from the doorstep; very kind owners next door; lots of privacy. Pretty places to visit nearby as lovely beaches as wel.