Coulscott House

Combe Martin, Devon

15 Humans

6 Dogs

Children welcome

Babies welcome

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Why we love it

The perfect place for groups to explore Devon’s incredible northern coastline – sit fireside, take dips in the bath or the hot tub, and feel those shoulders drop

Dogs will love

Finding the masses of dog items left for them
Being mostly well behaved while you’re cooking on the BBQ
Going tongue-flapping speeds in the dog walk area

Humans will love

Sitting at the regal dining table for dinner
Battling it out in the games room for the title of games master
Relaxing in the hot tub as the sun goes down

The place

Let’s say you need to accommodate a huge getaway. Perhaps it’s the extended family, or with family friends, or even just a group of friends – whether you were thinking North Devon or not, this is the perfect spot. Accommodating 15, with room for a couple more, Coulscott House is the most stylish and effortlessly regal place you could stay. It's made up of a combination of Georgian House and Old Farmhouse. And as for how you’ll move from building to building – there’s a secret internal door disguised as a bookcase (you can assure the dog they won’t have to stand on two legs, and solve crimes). If you’ve booked to retreat, rest and recuperate, take long baths, bubbly hot tub dips or even swims in the indoor pool. You could even lose an afternoon to the games in the garden room, spend hours wandering the many acres to explore, or simply enjoy a cosy night reading by the fire.

Sleeping

1 x Super King room with four-poster bed
2 x King rooms
4 x Twin rooms

Washing

4 x En-suite bathrooms
2 x Family bathrooms with roll-top bath and shower
Downstairs WC
Washing machine and tumble dryer with laundry liquid

Living and relaxing

Hot tub
Private south-facing terrace with sun loungers and outdoor seating
Lounge area with sofas
Wood burner
Books
Smart TV
Private games room with table tennis, table football and darts
Drawing room
Shared indoor heated pool
Shared indoor children's soft play area
Outdoor playground

Cooking and dining

Dining room with seating for 15 in Georgian House
Dining room with seating for nine in Old Farmhouse
Kitchen table in each house, with bench and seats for nine
2 x Kitchens including fridge freezer, cooker, grill, hobs, toaster, dishwasher, and kettle
Cooking basics supplied - washing up liquid, cling film and tin foil. Other cooking basics such as tea, coffee and sugar can be purchased from an honesty shop
BBQ
Shared extensive kitchen garden and greenhouse

For the dog

Five acres of dog walking field on site (not enclosed)
Outside hose to wash off muddy paws
Dog treats
Holiday ID tag
Poo bags and bin
Dog towels
Dog bowls
Quilted waterproof sofa protector
Flashing LED safety tag
Stairgate (on request)

Booking information

Check in 1600
Check out 0930
£50 per dog per stay
£500 damage deposit to be paid direct to the owner

Optional extras

A private chef can be booked for a three-course or seven-course meal, paired with delicious wines
Dog walking and sitting services available on request
Yoga and massage sessions can be booked
4 x extra single beds for children can be provided for £75 each, payable directly to the owner
Travel cot and highchairs available on request
Stairgate available on request

You should know

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
Dogs aren't allowed in the animal enclosures, the playroom or pool building, but they have five acres of their own field to enjoy
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
There are plenty of dog-friendly activities out, but well-behaved dogs in crates can be left at the cottage if needed
Lead up if others are around, otherwise your hound can roam free!
Dogs aren't allowed upstairs but a stairgate can be provided

Take the 40-minute drive down to the Braunton Burrows and Crow Point walk. 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 – some so rare they’re only found in one other place in England!
If you’ve got the car, you could head over to Bull Point Lighthouse and 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 well 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 kittwakes 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, pretty fishing villages or something as simple as a walk across the moors. If your hound is a fan of the forest, they might well enjoy a trip round 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 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, 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 Focsle 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 ///handwriting.galaxies.alleyway EX34 0PQ

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