Old Farmhouse

Combe Martin, Devon

6 Humans

3 Dogs

Children welcome

Babies welcome

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Why we love it

A stunning stay in a renovated farmhouse on the Devon coast, with an indoor pool on site, animals to visit, yoga and massages on offer, and a wood burner to curl up by

Dogs will love

Being let off in the five acres of enclosed field
Lying on the stone floors in summer and by the wood burner in winter
Following you on expeditions along the coastline!

Humans will love

Meeting the pigs, goats, chickens guinea pigs and alpacas
Bashing out laps in the indoor heated pool
Taking the hound to the nearby dog-friendly eateries

The place

This place is the farmhouse of dreams. If your commute’s been filled with flights of fancy about padding across cool stone floors for your morning cuppa, dipping your head below the wooden beams to pass through doors, cosying up in the reading nook windowsills or retiring for the night into a grand wooden four poster bed – well, dream no longer – it’s a reality. Old Farmhouse is on the Coulscott Cottages site, and other than its beautiful confines, it benefits from the same great on-site elements as its sister accommodation, an on-site indoor pool, the animals to visit (over 50!), and you can even book massages and yoga classes during your stay. With one of the most gorgeous stretches of Devon coastline on your front doorstep, you’re going to struggle to work out what to do first.

Sleeping

1 x Super King room
2 x Super King rooms (that can be made into twin beds by request)

Washing

2 x En suites (one on the ground floor)
Family bathroom with bath and shower
Washing machine and dryer

Living and relaxing

Private garden and terrace with outdoor seating
Hot tub
Wood burner
Lounge area with sofas
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 six
Breakfast bar with seating for six
Open-plan kitchen including range cooker, fridge/freezer, toaster, microwave, coffee machine, 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 dog walking field on site (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
£50 per dog per stay
£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
Travel cot and highchairs available on request
Two extra single beds for children can be provided for £75 each payable directly to the owner

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 their own 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
Old Farmhouse 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.

Location

Combe Martin, Devon ///handwriting.galaxies.alleyway EX34 0PQ

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