Aylesbury Cottage

Combe Martin, Devon

4 Humans

3 Dogs

Children welcome

Babies welcome

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Why we love it

An incredible stay on the Coulscott Cottages site, with animals to visit, a pool to swim in, and much more

Dogs will love

Taking in the ear-flapping winds of the South West Coastal Path
Looking underfed near the BBQ
Pulling you along the five acres of off-lead walks on site

Humans will love

Booking a massage, or a yoga class!
Laps of the indoor pool on site
Reading by the wood burner

The place

Aylesbury is one of the many gorgeous offerings at Coulscott Cottages, tucked into Combe Martin, just a couple of miles from the beach. The hardest part of your stay will undoubtedly be the choices you have to make. Will you and the dog just stroll about the five acres of on-site walks? Spend some time at the shared indoor pool – or perhaps the private hot tub? What about the shared games room? That doesn’t even touch on the wealth of things to do nearby, with Woolacombe, Ilfracombe an easy drive, and Barnstaple, Braunton and Westward Ho! just a touch further. If you can’t bear the debate, then get led by your dog, and play it by flappy ear. And if it all sounds like too much effort, book a massage, or even a yoga session, where you can take a leaf from the hound’s book and practise downward dog.

Sleeping

1 x King room
1 x Twin room

Washing

Family bathroom with a bath tub and shower
Shared laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer

Living and relaxing

Private terrace with outdoor seating and hot tub
Lounge area with sofas
Wood burner
Books
Smart TV
Shared indoor heated pool
Shared indoor children's soft play area
Shared games room with ping pong and football tables
Outdoor playground

Cooking and dining

Dining room with table and seating for four, that can seat ten for large groups
Open-plan kitchen including cooker, grill, hobs, toaster, dishwasher, and kettle
Basic cooking utensils supplied - cutlery, cups, glasses, chopping boards, washing up liquid, cling film and tin foil
Other cooking basics such as tea, coffee and sugar can be purchased from the honesty shop
BBQ
Shared extensive kitchen garden and greenhouse

For the dog

Five acres of field for dogs to enjoy (this is not enclosed)
Outside hose to wash off muddy paws
Dog treats
Holiday ID tag
Poo bags and bin
Dog towel
Dog bowls
Quilted waterproof sofa protector
Flashing LED safety tag
Stairgate (on request)

Booking information

Check in 1600
Check out 930
£30 per dog per stay
Travel cot and highchairs available on request
Two extra single beds for children can be provided for £75 each payable directly to the host
£250 damage deposit to be taken direct with the owner

Optional extras

A private chef can be booked for a 3-course or 7-course meal paired with delicious wines
Dog walking and sitting services available on request
Stairgate available on request
Yoga and massage sessions can be booked

You should know

Bring your own blankets so your dog can join you on the sofa
There's a range of farm animals on site from pigs, goats, chickens, guinea pigs and alpacas - all in enclosed pens
Dogs aren't allowed upstairs but a stairgate can be provided
The main entrance gate is left open on to the lane so although this is away from the cottages, keep an eye on wandering dogs
Lead up if others are around, otherwise your hound can roam free!
Dogs aren't allowed in the animal enclosures, the playroom or pool building, but they have five acres of an enclosed field to enjoy
If you're lucky, you'll meet the owner's working cocker spaniel on site!
There are plenty of dog-friendly activities out, but well-behaved dogs in crates can be left at the cottage if needed
Aylesbury can be booked alongside other places on the Coulscott estate, email for more information

Take the drive down to the Braunton Burrows to Crow Point walk, which is just a 40-minute drive. If you take the car from to Saunton, it’s a two hour round trip. The walk will take you and your dog on a tour of the dunes and slacks, where you’ll spot wetland creatures and 470 species of rare plants
Hop in the car and head over to Bull Point Lighthouse to take on the walk to Morte Point to the southwest. Known locally as the ‘Seals and Smugglers’ route, we recommend bringing some binoculars, as you might spot Atlantic seals or porpoises if you’re lucky! Depending on the time of year, the gorse and heather provide the perfect breeding ground for butterflies and moths, as well as birds like kittiwakes and terns
It’s only a 35-minute drive to Baggy Point from Braunton, so pop over with the hound to check out the SSSI status viewpoint. It overlooks Croyde beach, one of North Devon’s best surfing spots, and you might spot climbers scaling the cliffs or coasteerers… coasteering. This spot’s maintained by The National Trust and is three paw rated for dogs! You’ll access this point from The South West Coastal Path, and on the way you might encounter livestock, so just be sure to lead up where appropriate
You’re on the edge of Exmoor National Park, and all that’s hidden away there. It might be coastal strolls, beach visits, market towns or pretty fishing villages or something as simple as a walk across the moors. If your hound is a fan of the forest, take a trip around the Dunkery & Horner Wood National Nature Reserve, which can be found at the heart of the Exmoor National Park
You don’t need to go that far to find some dog-friendly activities here – it could be as simple as a four-minute drive, or even better, a twenty-minute walk to the beach – at Combe Martin. But if you’re in the mood for a beach tour, there’s also Putsborough Beach which is a half-hour drive, and Woolacombe at twenty minutes (though there are some seasonal dog restrictions – so do check)
If you’re in the mood for a bite to eat or a coffee, there are plenty of options! Nearby, there’s the Foscle Inn or the Pack o’ Cards to grab a bite to eat with your dog. A little further afield, there’s Woolacombe, Barnstaple and Braunton – all with plenty of dog-friendly options available, from coffee shops to beachside huts and Inns and pubs, this stretch of Devon is packed full of places to dine with a hound.

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