Guests say
Guests consistently praise Castle Hill Farm for its welcoming hosts, Lesley and Simon, and its peaceful, wildlife-rich setting. The property is well-situated for exploring Devon, with comfortable rooms and a well-equipped kitchen. The garden and conservatory are particular highlights, offering relaxation and views of the surrounding nature. While there are minor mentions of maintenance issues, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many guests eager to return.
Reviews frequently mention the property being very clean and well-presented, suggesting high standards of cleanliness that contribute to the comfort of the guests' stay.
The property's location is praised for its peacefulness and proximity to local attractions, shops, and areas of natural beauty such as Exmoor and Dartmoor, making it an ideal base for exploring.
Comfort is a recurring theme, with guests highlighting the comfortable beds, spacious lounge, and the warmth of the conservatory. The property's ability to accommodate guests in inclement weather also contributes to its comfort score.
The property is described as well-equipped with modern appliances and amenities, including good Wi-Fi and underfloor heating. However, minor maintenance issues like the shower and loo are noted, slightly affecting the score.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through their warm welcomes and helpfulness. While some guests mention receiving gifts, such as a bottle of wine, it is important to note that these kind gestures are at the discretion of the hosts and may not be a consistent offering.
About this property
A delightful, homely cottage, attached to the owner's home, resting one mile outside the village of Hemyock, with beautiful grounds and countryside sitting right on your doorstep. Perfect for a group of travellers or the whole family, this retreat offers plenty of charm and comfortable living space for everyone to enjoy. Wander inside to the conservatory, with its collection of sofas and heart-warming layout, perfect for spending quality time with your loved ones. The dining area lies just ahead, hosting seating for six people, and an additional lounge area for a sense of luxury. A separate kitchen adds a modern feel to the property, pieced together with contemporary units and counter tops, as well as a natural landscape to keep you company.
Past the vestibule area, you will find a cloakroom, which completes the ground floor. Stairs take you up to three bedrooms, two king-size bedrooms rest on one side, each beautifully presented, with the master room boasting stunning period features and a dressing area. The family bathroom is positioned nearby, featuring a roll-top bath, and blues and whites that create a soothing feel throughout. The other side mirrors the previous with its lovely dressing area, however offers a different style of sleeping, with a double bedroom and a lovely shower room. If you are looking for somewhere different to relax, the garden is the place to be, soaking in the sun whilst admiring the location.
Horse riding and fishing facilities are on hand in the village, whilst the pretty town of Wellington, with its award-winning park, lies just 5 miles away, housing pubs, craft and gift shops. With Dartmoor, Exmoor and the memorable north/south Devon coastline within easy reach, this is a holiday cottage not to be missed.
The village of Hemyock is situated adjacent to the parish church, a welcoming pub serving fine food and two shops with a small post office. Horse riding and fishing facilities are on hand, whilst the pretty town of Wellington, with its award winning park, lies just 5 miles away offering a wide variety of pubs, craft and gift shops. Dartmoor, Exmoor and the north and south Devon coastline are also close by.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x double.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Lounge/diner.
Conservatory.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Lawned garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Note: Property contains man made pillows or goose feather pillows depending on customers preference.
High chair & cot available on request.
Check in time is 4pm and check out time is 10am
Note: This property sleeps a maximum of 5 guests plus an infant.
Note: This property allows infants up to the age of 2 and children over the age of 10 only from November 2018.
Note: This property accepts holiday bookings only and not bookings for work purposes.
Note: This maximum stay at this property is 14 nights.
Reviews (15)
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Bryn
The hosts, Lesley and Simon made us very welcome and showed us around on arrival. If we needed anything they were very willing to help. The cottage has a lovely bright lounge and conservatory looking over the pretty garden and fields with plenty of birds and wildlife. The modern kitchen has all the appliances and equipment you could wish for. The bedrooms are very well presented and clean and the two bathrooms were both well appointed. We visited Taunton, Seaton, Sidmouth and Torbay during our stay and even Torquay can be reached within an hour. The nearby Dunkerswell airfield is also of interest and on a few days we saw people skydiving above the cottage. There are also a number of good pubs and restaurants within a short distance. We would be very happy to return in the future.
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James
Lesley and Simon were lovely and went out of their way to make sure we were well looked after. The cottage is close to the road but the traffic didn't once disturb us. It's well located, very close to the airfield (which allowed our 11 year old daughter to fly a small plane, a real highlight!!). It was wonderful, as others have said, to have breakfast out in the garden watching rabbits and birds of prey. A couple of small niggles - the shower sometimes doesn't kick in immediately (you just need to lower the shower head), the downstairs loo needed the old 'double flush' and it would have been great to have a few more mugs. Also, we were holidaying with elderly relatives and the nature of the cottage means it has the odd step (from conservatory into dining room dining room into kitchen or downstairs loo) which just meant we had to be a little careful (we were prepared by the cottage description), but overall we had a wonderful time and would definitely consider coming back. Thank you so much!
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Anthony
The hosts gave us a genuinely warm welcome and were very helpful throughout. We especially enjoyed the garden and particularly enjoyed having breakfast outside and watching the birds and wildlife going about their business. We would say that this is the best holiday rental weâve ever had, and canât wait to return.