Guests say
Marsh Cottage is highly praised for its cleanliness, secure garden, and peaceful location, ideal for both dogs and nature lovers. The property offers a comfortable stay with well-equipped facilities and thoughtful touches, although Wi-Fi is absent and some guests noted the access track needs improvement. The tranquil setting and wildlife, along with the proximity to local amenities and attractions, make it a favoured choice for a Devon holiday.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and tidy, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is appreciated for its tranquility and proximity to local attractions, though some guests mention the access track is rough and could be improved.
The cottage is generally found to be comfortable and well-equipped. However, a few guests suggest that the living room seating could be more comfortable, impacting the overall comfort score.
Facilities are deemed good, with a well-equipped kitchen and secure garden. The lack of Wi-Fi and comments about the access road condition slightly lower the score.
Several reviews mention thoughtful touches such as a welcome tray with tea and cake. While these gestures are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
North Molton 2.5 mile. This detached cottage is in a truly rural position, two and a half miles from the ancient village of North Molton, which nudges the foothills of Exmoor. This lovely cottage will appeal to walkers, birdwatchers and botanists alike, being situated along a partially unmetalled country lane and footpath lined with wild flowers and providing ample woodland walks nearby along the River Mole. The cottage also overlooks peaceful meadows. Inside, the cottage has a large kitchen/diner with patio doors opening to the enclosed rear garden, which is ideal for taking supper outside in the summer. The cosy sitting room even has a piano, a superb room for relaxing in after a busy day.
The three bedrooms sleep up to four guests, share a bathroom and all overlook the fields and woodlands beyond. The local Riverside Caravan & Camping Park, which is just over half a mile away, along a footpath, has facilities including a clubhouse, shop open to non-residents and specimen carp and coarse fishing lakes. Alternatively, you can take the footpath through a beautiful wooded valley and stroll into the old mining village of North Molton, where there is a friendly pub and shop. This location is ideal for exploring the heather-clad Exmoor hills with their native stags. Couples will love the fabulous long sandy beaches at Saunton and Woolacombe, ideal for safe bathing, surfing or walking amongst the soft sand dunes that back the beaches.
This is an ideal rural retreat for both country lovers and beachcombers.
The ancient village of North Molton is an ideal base from which to explore Exmoor and North Devon’s dramatic coast. The village boasts a friendly pub, Post Office and a village shop offering home-grown produce from local farms and delicious home-baked goods, while just a few miles away, the pretty town of South Molton offers a range of shops and weekly market. Being pleasantly situated not far from both coastal and inland beauty spots, this quaint village is sure to suit visitors of all tastes.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with electric fire and piano.
Electric night storage heaters, wall-mounted convector heaters and electric fire.
Electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD with DVDs.
Power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed lawned garden with furniture and BBQ.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and bar at local camp site 10 mins off road walk.
Note: Property accessed via half a mile of partially unmetalled and uneven country lane.
Note: Garden is enclosed with post and rail with stock-proof wire.
Note: Adults-only property (including any infants).
Reviews (34)
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Tony
Situated down a farm track it has all the basics you would need to have a lovely time. I would happy stay again.
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Lynne
Facilities were great, kitchen was really good, everything you could need. Only drawback was the seating in the sitting room, very uncomfortable chairs, but apart from that we had a great stay, very clean and beds were comfortable. The garden is great for dogs and we have an escapologist who could not find a way out despite his best efforts. Would happily stay here again. Hosts were great and dropped everything when we had a problem( only one) and came to sort it out within 15 minutes. Central to everything.
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Jenny
Our dogs enjoyed the enclosed garden. Ideal location for dog walking.