Old Highwood - Piglet Cottage
ID: S1310433
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Old Highwood - Piglet Cottage receives glowing praise for its peaceful setting, beautifully decorated interiors, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests highlight the well-equipped kitchen, spacious and comfortable bedrooms, and the relaxing hot tub overlooking tranquil countryside. The host is frequently described as friendly and attentive, with thoughtful touches such as fresh eggs and homemade jam noted by several visitors. The cottage is ideally located for exploring East Devon, offering both seclusion and easy access to local attractions. Families and couples alike found it a delightful and memorable place to stay.
Guests consistently mention the cottage as clean, airy, and well-maintained, with particular praise for the bathroom and overall presentation.
The property is described as peaceful, remote, and tranquil, yet conveniently close to shops and attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Reviewers found the cottage very comfortable, with spacious bedrooms, soft bedding, and a homely atmosphere suitable for both adults and children.
Facilities are highly rated, with guests appreciating the well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, entertainment options like TV, Xbox, board games, and thoughtful extras such as ample toilet rolls.
Multiple guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome biscuits, homemade jam, fresh eggs, and raspberry lemonade. Please note, these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Piglet Cottage is tucked away in the glorious countryside of East Devon, within easy reach of the coast, moors and Blackdown Hills. The perfect base for five guests to relax and unwind.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
LPG central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Rear garden with patio, sitting out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Hot tub for 6 (private). Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 3 steps in the garden.. Piglet Cottage is a cosy three-bedroom holiday home nestled in the heart of the Blackdown Hills an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This newly converted mid-terraced barn is furnished to a high standard with everything you need for a memorable holiday. As you enter the property, head into the stylish and bright open plan kitchen, dining and living area. The kitchen is well equipped with everything needed to prepare a home cooked meal, the living/dining area is comfortably furnished with a corner sofa and a table and chairs. After a busy day exploring the area, step into the back garden which has a lawn, patio area, outdoor seating, charcoal barbecue, and a six-seater hot tub. This private space is a real suntrap with views across the fields to the woodland beyond and it is a great spot for enjoying your morning coffee whilst planning your adventurous day ahead.
As the evening draws to a close, head upstairs and drift off to sleep within one of the three well-presented bedrooms; the first has a kingsize bed, the second has a double bed and the third with a single bed. The family bathroom is fitted with a shower cubicle, toilet, wash basin and heated towel rail. With such proximity to nature, it is likely that you will hear the nightly chorus of owls and see deer roaming in the fields. You can enjoy amazingly clear views of the night sky and a telescope is available for your use, if desired, to enhance your viewing experience. Please note that the property is attached to the owners house next door and situated in fields next to a working cattle farm. Within the grounds there are friendly chickens and at your request, freshly laid eggs and homemade jam can be provided on arrival.
The nearest village, Dunkeswell is a 5-minute drive where you will find a well-equipped grocery shop, Indian restaurant, bar and fish and chip shop. Dunkeswell airfield is situated at 839 feet above sea level making it the highest licensed airfield in the UK. The airfield is open to visitors throughout the year and offers 15,000ft tandem skydives for thrill seekers. The market town of Honiton is a 10-minute drive, offering numerous bars, restaurants and supermarkets, antique shops, and boutiques. The beautiful Jurassic Coast is a short 30-minute drive away, with the choice of the quiet bays at Branscombe and Beer, the coastal towns of Sidmouth and Seaton or the sandy 2-mile beach at Exmouth. Other local activities include Yarak Bird of Prey experience, Diggerland, The Bear Trail, Crealy Theme Park and Resort, Axe Valley Wildlife Park and The Donkey Sanctuary. You’ll find everything you need for a perfect stay at Piglet Cottage.
Free WiFi
There are steps or steep slopes in the garden.
Due to the rural location, the Wi-Fi may be intermittent at times, and is not suitable for work purposes.
Reviews (5)
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Lisa Whatley
Our stay at Piglet Cottage was like a home from home vibe with added extras… peaceful surroundings and an amazing hot tub. The welcome biscuits, raspberry lemonade, milk and eggs were a lovely surprise. The location was perfect, remote and tranquil yet not too far from various places. While in East Devon, we visited Honiton, Crealy’s, South Devon Railway with a visit to the Butterfly and Otter Sanctuary and Canonteign Falls. Piglet Cottage is one of three; private and a well equipped converted barn. The open plan kitchen and living area is ideal for families. A TV and XBox were available and also a variety of board games and books. The bedrooms are spacious with plenty of space for your belongings. The beds were so comfortable. My 11 year old son fell in love with how soft the bedding felt. He has begged me to buy the same brand for his bed! The bathroom was clean and airy with a shower that was delightful. An added extra was that there was plenty of toilet rolls not just the standard one left on the toilet roll holder next to the loo (like other places you stay). Our favourite part of our stay has to be the hot tub. It is situated in the back garden over looking a forest with leads to wonderful walks into nature. We used the tub during the day, early evening but the most beautiful time was at night. Laying beneath the stars in the bubbles was an amazing experience. Throughout the cottage there are sweet tokens of animals everywhere from pictures, ornaments and even a piggy egg timer! It’s just a remarkable little place. Even the owners cats are friendly as I loved my fuss from Teddy. We will be back next time with our two dogs that’s for sure. Thank you Julie for being such a wonderful host.
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Denisha
Thank you for allowing us to stay and have a lovely time in your beautiful cottage and the surroundings with the hot tube just topped it off.
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent base for a holiday. Helpful and friendly owner.Great hot tub. Nice surroundings. Quiet location.Well equipped kitchen. Lovely milk and eggs provided.