Bantam Cottage

Combe Martin, Devon

2 Humans

3 Dogs

Children welcome

Babies welcome

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Why we love it

A stunning little cottage on the lovely Coulscott Cottages site, with Devon’s coastline on your doorstep, and plenty to do nearby

Dogs will love

Napping by the fireside, for a toasty belly
The masses of beaches, coastal and inland walks on the doorstep
Finding the treasure trove of treats left for them

Humans will love

Being a 5 minute drive from the beach
Settling down for the night in front of a roaring fire
Washing off the day’s adventure in the wet room

The place

This is an amazing place for two to settle into the easy Devon lifestyle for a few days. With room for a baby, it’s an ideal launching point to explore Devon's coast, with Combe Martin Beach just a five mile drive down the road. Revel in the fresh sea air, take tours of the seafront, or head further afield to the very dog-friendly town of Woolacombe for a day trip, and explore their award-winning beach. If you came to avoid the hard work however, you might love just staying nearby, taking local walks with the dog, swimming in the indoor pool on site, an afternoon battling in the games room or even taking some yoga classes. When evening rolls around, take a glass of wine to your outside seating, curl up in front of the fire, or take a leisurely and decadent shower in the wet room!

Sleeping

1 x King room
1 x Cot room

Washing

Wet room with walk-in shower, toilet and sink
Shared laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer

Living and relaxing

Wood burner
Open-plan living area with sofas
Smart TV
Shared courtyard with your own table and seating for two
Shared indoor heated pool
Shared indoor soft play area for kids and babies
Shared games room
Outdoor playground

Cooking and dining

Dining area with seating for two
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 oil, tea, coffee and sugar can be purchased from the honesty shop
BBQ
Shared extensive kitchen garden and greenhouse

For the dog

Five acres of dog walking field by the cottage (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 highchair provided 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
Bantam Cottage can be booked alongside other places on the Coulscott estate, email for more information
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

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.

Location

Combe Martin, Devon ///tips.cheetahs.cheer EX34 0PQ

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