Guests say
The Old Mill in Tiverton is a charming and spacious cottage, praised for its welcoming and knowledgeable host, peaceful rural setting, and excellent value for money. Many guests appreciated the cosy atmosphere, thoughtful touches, and friendly dogs. The location is ideal for exploring Devon and Exmoor, with easy access to walks and local attractions. While most guests found the property comfortable and well-equipped, a few noted areas for improvement such as the shower, kitchen equipment, and occasional cleanliness issues. Overall, the cottage offers a relaxing and homely retreat, especially for families and dog lovers.
Most guests found the cottage clean and welcoming, though a minority mentioned issues such as a dirty sofa, bathroom cleanliness, and the need for redecoration. The majority of reviews did not raise concerns, indicating generally satisfactory standards.
The location is frequently praised for its tranquillity, beautiful countryside, and proximity to local attractions like Exmoor and Bampton. Guests found it ideal for walks and exploring Devon, with only minor comments about it being a little tricky to find.
Guests often described the cottage as cosy, homely, and spacious, with comfortable sofas and a relaxing atmosphere. However, some noted the shower's weakness, the bathroom being downstairs, and occasional discomfort with seating or layout for those with mobility issues.
The cottage is generally well-equipped for a comfortable stay, with most essentials provided. Some guests mentioned limited kitchen equipment, a weak shower, and tired interiors, but these were balanced by positive comments about the overall amenities and value.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as fresh eggs, milk, and a warm welcome from the host. While these gestures are mentioned in several reviews, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
On the outskirts of Bampton and Exmoor National Park, with livery available for your horse, Tiverton and Exeter are within easy reach.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Large garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared). Ample parking. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced river 20 yards from the property.. The Old Mill offers a relaxing retreat set on the outskirts of Bampton and Exmoor National Park. The cottage is decorated and furnished to a good standard and is ideal for families, walkers or friends to get together. It forms a wing of the owner’s home and offers a ’get away from it all’ holiday with use of the owner’s pretty gardens and even a livery for your own horses by arrangement. With plenty to explore in this area, Wimbleball Lake for fishing and water sports, less than 4 miles. A short drive will bring you to Exmoor National Park, Dunster and the Exe Valley. Tiverton and Exeter are within easy reach. Free range eggs and fruit from the owner’s garden available in season. Shops and pubs 1⅓ miles.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 4 pets
Reviews (26)
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Will
We had s great stay over half term eith our two young daughters. Lovely garden and outdoor space with roaming chickens and geese. We would recommend for families. thanks!
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Dora
Unfortunately the cottage was not very clean and I think it was time for redecoration at least. The bathroom was not clean and a large spider had been nesting in it for a long time. The towel hooks were too small to hang a bath towel on, so they fell on the floor!The sofa was very dirty and the other two armchairs were recliners and not comfortable for reading. The kitchen was sparsely equipped ( no cafetiere or teapot). I chose the single room, but then found the next morning, the curtain rail was hanging off (I later found the bracket was in the chest of drawers!) so I was left hoping it wouldn't fall down. There were no house instructions as far as I could see, for internet pasword or information on disposal of rubbish or recycling. The accommodation was in same house as the hosts but with a separate entrance and there was no private place to sit outside in the sun. It was a bit disappointing and I left early.
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Samantha Walton
We had a wonderful stay at this cozy cottage. From the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly welcome—the host was friendly and thoughtful, and his dog was an absolute delight. The cottage itself was comfortable, charming, and perfectly set up for a relaxing getaway. We especially loved the peace and tranquility of the surroundings; it was the perfect place to unwind and recharge. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would happily return.