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Cosy cottage with large garden in gorgeous rural setting.

Family-friendly cottage in Axminster

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Nestled on the outskirts of a quaint village, Waterfall Cottage offers a tranquil retreat with its well-equipped kitchen and cozy snug featuring a Smart TV. Unwind in front of the log burner or soak up the serenity on the BBQ-equipped terrace, while keeping an eye on little ones playing in the garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Cosy cottage with large garden in gorgeous rural setting.

Waterfall Cottage was renovated in 2015. The property is set in its own grounds on the outskirts of the village. It has 3 bedrooms, a king size, a double and 2 singles which are only accessible through the Master bedroom so ideal for little ones. For this reason we recommend the cottage for 4 adults and 2 children.
The cottage has a well equipped kitchen, dining room and cosy snug with Smart TV for cosy nights in front of the log burner or alternatively BBQ on the terrace on a summers evening and soak up the tranquility of the area. The garden has raised levels along one side so toddlers will need a watchful eye on them which you can do whilst relaxing in the hammock.
We accept one well behaved dog with prior consent. We request that pets aren't allowed on the furniture or upstairs at the property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Only outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 1

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave all bed sheets and towels in brown laundry bag left in wardrobe.
Please ensure fridge/bread bin and bbq are all cleared and all rubbish and recycling is left in bins by main gate.
Please lock back door and ensure front door key is left back in keybox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: 1 house trained dog, not upstairs or on furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Cot bed and high chair available.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside

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
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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cosy Cottage With Large Garden in Gorgeous Rural Setting

About the neighborhood

Map
Dalwood, Devon, ENG

What's nearby

  • Blackdown Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • East Devon - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 17 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • University of Exeter - 38 min drive - 27.7 miles
  • Powderham Castle - 44 min drive - 33.2 miles

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 9 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Otter Valley Dairy & Field Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪A35 Pit Stop - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage with large garden in gorgeous rural setting. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage with large garden in gorgeous rural setting.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage with large garden in gorgeous rural setting.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage with large garden in gorgeous rural setting. located?

This family-friendly Axminster cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of East Devon and Blackdown Hills. Lyme Bay Winery is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Cleanliness

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really great stay. The cottage was perfect for our needs-very cosy, as the listing says, with a well equipped kitchen and fantastic garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the location of the property, lovely and rural with the cows waking us up in the morning. Short drive to many of the local beaches. Definitely stay again at this property.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cottage in a stunning location. We spent 5 wonderful nights here and enjoyed every moment. The host was fantastic with excellent comms throughout. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Picturesque

Second time we have stayed here. Always a wonderful place to stay. Very clean and had everything we needed and plenty of logs to use in the fire. Fabulous location, in easy reach of some great beaches. Nice pub in the village that served good food, which was a bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen N.

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

Lovely quiet cottage

Well kept cottage with everything you need for a lovely holiday. Fantastic garden for our dogs as well. Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Beautiful Devon corrage in stunning countryside location.

Lovely small traditional cottage with lovely safe outside space, with vviews of buttercup meadows, cows and new born calves. My grandaughter loved the trampoline in the garden. The pretty village has a welcoming community shop and pub serving delicious food and only a 10 minute walk. A real getting away from it all destination yet close to great days out. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham F.

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

Peaceful haven

An absolutely wonderful break. A very well equipped property, surrounded by fields. We had calves as neighbours. A compact cottage with wonderful grounds and beaches only 15 minutes away. Didn’t want to leave! Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willemijn V.

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

Wonderful stay in beautiful house

We had a very pleasant stay at waterfall cottage. The cottage is perfect for a family stay! Peaceful surrounding. Tracey is a very kind host! We had a great time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex W., Gloucestershire

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

Beautiful cottage in a peaceful location

A short break in halftime term - lovely location and a beautiful house. Peaceful for us all as a family to relax in and use as a base for day trips out to a whole host of locations nearby. Look forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Rustic cottage in rural Devon countryside

Great for families and people wanting a quiet holiday. Great area for exploring the Jurassic coast. Close to local pub, great grounds. Plenty of room. What more can we say. Communication with the owner Tracey was great, an easy going pleasant holiday destination.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

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

Lovely getaway by the Jurassic Coast

We had another fantastic stay at Waterfall cottage in Dalwood, thank you Tracey. The property was great for our family, nice and cosy, and had everything we needed. Loads of good places/beaches to visit within a 20 minute drive or so, whilst we also enjoyed the delights of Dalwood including a superb dinner at the Tuckers Arms. No doubt we will be back visiting again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

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

Perfect stay

Really the finest rental property we’ve stayed in. Setting, aesthetics, equipment level, comfort … all fabulous. We already re-booked for ourselves, our 2 year old and our little dog to return in August for 11 nights. Particular highlights were the extensive garden with hammock and trampoline, the family-friendly layout of the cottage which stays beautifully cool on hot days, and views of the hillsides. Thanks to Tracey, booking and arriving were a pleasure.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josephine K.

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

Comfortable country Cottage

A very enjoyable stay at this village property with large garden. recommended . country with very short drive to the coast, so best of both worlds. Equipped with everything you need. Garden games room keeps children happy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franklin L.

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

Fantastic cottage

We had a very good holiday at the cottage. It was even more beautiful then the pictures showed. It is very tranquil, surrounded by meadows and a nice creek, but with the village easily in distance. Contact with the owners was very pleasant! Our children were sad to leave (especially their own gaming room with all the games available). Thank you so much for letting us stay in your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

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

Another awesome stay

The perfect base to explore the Jurassic Coast and the bucolic hinterlands of Devon and Dorset. Beautiful rolling pastures with baby cows. Immaculate accommodation. Perfect local pub. Great for families and dogs. Timely and helpful communication with hosts. We’ll be back! Thank you :)
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen B., East Sussex

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

Beautiful stay

Just as advertised. A beautiful kept property with lots of charm! The setting is secluded and you will have to negotiate some narrow country lanes but it’s worth it. We had a very comfortable stay with my our young children and my parents- the shared door bathroom with bedrooms wasn’t a problem for us. Stairs are very steep but the children learnt to handle them safely. They loved the trampoline and hammock outside! And the games room was a fun extra place to explore. Local pub serves delicious food and the local play park is delightful (4 mins drive) We enjoyed the old fashioned trams at Seaton and the nearby wildlife park with lots of animals. Tracey was a brilliant host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Just wonderful

We had a 5-night stay at Waterfall Cottage and it was fantastic. The inside and outside space worked brilliantly for us, as a group consisting of 3 generations (oldest 72 and youngest 4 years old!) The cottage had space for us to live and play, whilst remaining cosy too. We all enjoyed the garden, which was especially great for an Easter egg hunt. The location really worked for us as well, wonderful views, passing horses and cattle to look out for. We did a circular walk appropriately ending up at the pub in the village. It's also great for accessing local places of interest- we spent a day at the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, and also completed some junior parkrun tourism in Axminster. My 8 year old son loved the games room- this is a lovely additional space for relaxing. And both children enjoyed the sunken trampoline and the hammock! The cottage is well equipped for a family trip- it seems like everything has been thought of. Tracey was welcoming and helpful in all our communications. I would recommend staying at this cottage and I would happily return to this idyllic spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julius V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parfait!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik-Jan D.

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

Fantastische locatie in rustige omgeving

Fijn huis met een heerlijke tuin aan de rand van een klein boeren dorp. Rust en prachtig uitzicht. Goede uitvalsbasis voor dagtrips.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Cosy cottage in a rural location

We had a very lovely, simple family break in this very welcoming cottage. Once the teens and young adults had got used to the etiquette of a “jack and Jill” bathroom we all settled into this very relaxed but functional space with ease. The kitchen was very well furnished for self catering evenings. Local pub and community run shop/ post office within a short walk (7 mins max). Even with it lashing down with November rain outside, the well stocked wood burners glowed and staved off any chill. Lots of great places to visit nearby too.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina B.

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

A heavenly cottage in beautiful countryside

We had the most magical week at Waterfall Cottage. My husband and I and our two little girls were there for October half term and it was so much more special than we could have imagined. Arriving at the house it feels like something from a book - just a walk away from the village but felt like we were in our own little world. We had a very friendly pig in the field behind the house and some gorgeous cows and calves at the end of the garden. The house itself had everything you could need, plus two wood burners which we made the most of even though the house was lovely and warm. Well equipped kitchen and lots of super kids books, games and puzzles. The layout of the house (twin bedroom accessed through the master and the upstairs bathroom between the two doubles) was clear in the description and worked for us, prob best for families or those v familiar with each other. It’s such a good base to explore the area and loads to do - we really enjoyed the beaches at Branscombe, Seaton, Charmouth (where we all had a dip in the sea!), Beer and Lyme Regis, we did the tram ride from Seaton which was great fun, the Axe Valley wildlife park just down the road (the zebras, flamingoes and ostriches were particular highlights!), Millers Farm shop, River Cottage (we didn’t eat there but the menu looked good!), and some of the surrounding villages/towns. Tracey was a fab host, gave us all the info we needed, was quick to respond and super helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

richard g.

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

Waterfall cottage

A lovely cottage in a great location, easy access to coast and many very good walks, thanks Tracey for directions and communications
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Beautiful cottage

We really enjoyed our 7 night stay at waterfall cottage. Beautiful surroundings and the cottage had everything we needed. The local pub was also fantastic 👌 we will be back! Thank you xx
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Joyce E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property but terrible cleaning

The location is fantastic, we were so thrilled when we arrived. It was heaven for our nature loving kids. Playing in the stream in front of the house and jumping on the trampoline for hours. Waterfall cottage would have really been perfect, had it not been for the absolute terrible cleaning of especially the kitchen and the bathroom. It was horrible. We sent Tracey a text about it and sent her the photos I took. She responded quickly and apologised multiple times. We were offered a family meal on their costs. That was ofcourse very nice, but the uncleanliness of the cottage affected our whole stay. It made us not feel at home as a clean house would have done. If the house were clean we would definitely recommend it very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola P., England

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

Fabulous

What a place to stay. Absolutely beautiful setting. Local pub not far and close enough to the beaches for those wanting water based activities. If taking bookings for next year we would definitely go back as still so much to explore.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022