Meadow Cottage (Sleeps 8/9. 4 Bedrooms) Indoor heated pool and fishing lake

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

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Parking available
Barbecue grill

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Winkleigh, England

RHS Garden Rosemoor
‪12 min drive‬
Clovelly Village
‪29 min drive‬
Saunton Sands
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Come and stay on our historic farm set in the stunning Devon countryside. Meadow Cottage is converted from a great barn with use of the indoor heated pool located beside it. Friday changeover day in school holidays. The cottage is fully heated, has a wood burning stove and is open all year. Enjoy peace and quiet amongst our gardens, fields and woods. Try your luck coarse fishing on our beautiful lake which is well stocked . Go on the wild woodland walk (wellies needed) or catch a giant carp on our beautiful lake. The nearest beach is 25 minutes away and we have some of the best beaches in the Country located within a short drive.
Meadow Cottage has lovely views across the countryside. EV charger available on site. 1 well behaved dog is welcome by arrangement, additional cost applies.

A 2 storey spacious cottage converted from a former great barn.
Large sitting room with wood burner.
Kitchen with oak units and large dining table.
Dishwasher, washing machine.
Downstairs
Bedroom 1 with a double bed and en-suite bathroom with shower .

Upstairs
Bedroom 2 with 3 single beds.
Bedroom 3 with 2 single beds and en-suite bathroom with shower.
Bedroom 4 with double bed.
Family bathroom with bath and shower.

Wifi
TV/video, radio/CD/cassette.
Cot and high chair available.
Full central heating.
Separate garden with barbeque. Shared use of swimming pool with 1 other cottage.

Woodland walk, children's play area, fishing lake.

Property manager

Sophia and Roy May

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Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Additional fee of £40 for a dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses solar energy

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Winkleigh

Located in Winkleigh, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Basett's Ridge, while The Plough Arts Centre and Queen's Theatre are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider RHS Garden Rosemoor and Survival Paintball. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.

Winkleigh, England

What's nearby

RHS Garden Rosemoor - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
Clovelly Village - 29 min drive - 24.1 km
Saunton Sands - 47 min drive - 39.2 km
Croyde Bay Beach - 49 min drive - 41.5 km
Woolacombe Beach - 57 min drive - 45.3 km

Getting around

Portsmouth Arms Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Puffing Billy - ‬16 min drive
‪The Cavalier - ‬13 min drive
‪The Bull & Dragon - ‬22 min drive
‪The Hunters Inn - ‬21 min drive
‪Torrington Pannier Market - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Meadow Cottage (Sleeps 8/9. 4 Bedrooms) Indoor heated pool and fishing lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Meadow Cottage (Sleeps 8/9. 4 Bedrooms) Indoor heated pool and fishing lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Meadow Cottage (Sleeps 8/9. 4 Bedrooms) Indoor heated pool and fishing lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Meadow Cottage (Sleeps 8/9. 4 Bedrooms) Indoor heated pool and fishing lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Meadow Cottage (Sleeps 8/9. 4 Bedrooms) Indoor heated pool and fishing lake located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of RHS Garden Rosemoor, Survival Paintball, and Survival Laser Games. Highbullen Golf Course and The Plough Arts Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Saba M.

4 May 2025

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Beautiful property and beautiful location.

Lovely and friendly host. Just what was needed!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

31 December 2024

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Lovely stay

We had a great time at this property, there were 9 of us ranging from 3 to 70 years old. The pool was an added bonus, and overall it was a very comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

21 August 2024

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Perfect stsy

Fabulous stay, perfect host

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley F.

9 August 2024

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Great for a family

Kids enjoyed the swimming pool and the property the lake was good fun for fishing but harder than i thought it would be

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

27 July 2024

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Lovely

Great stay

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah L.

8 April 2024

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Wet weather meant lots of pool time!

Sophia is a great host, lovely touches such as cake, flowers and wine on arrival made the stay extra special. Lovely place for a relaxing family gathering - the scheduled pool times were brilliant and as we were the only guests staying in the last half of the week we could use the pool all day, which the kids loved!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Martin C.

1 January 2024

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Beautiful setting

This property was in a beautiful setting, rural, quiet and peaceful. Our hostess was more than helpful, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The heated indoor swimming pool was super and we all enjoyed it very much. Thank you for such a super break.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

28 October 2023

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October half term

Great location. Great property. Great pool. Usual break with family. They loved the pool and the accomadation was spacious and warm. Sophia and Roy were very welcoming and very helpful. Felt like friends. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nizam H.

2 October 2023

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Friends Getaway

Excellent!!! The host was super nice. The place was super clean. The accommodation was super comfortable, airy and open. The kitchen was super facilitated with all needs. The pool was super warm and available throughout. The grounds and gardens were super clean. The area was super tranquil. I have no qualms about this place whatsoever. I will definitely come again given the opportunity and highly recommend this place.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

12 September 2023

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Just beautiful

Had a lovely holiday with the family in this beautiful holiday home. We’ve all got the Devon blues!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leyla P.

31 August 2023

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Lovely place to stay

Beautiful property in a wonderful location. We had a very comfortable stay with everything we needed to relax. We really enjoyed using the swimming pool too! Thank you Sophia for being so friendly and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

19 August 2023

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A beautiful stay!

Such tranquility ! A beautiful place! A beautiful barn and facilities, hosts Sophia and Ray were so welcoming and friendly ! We Highly recommend a stay here and we didn’t want to come home ! Here’s to the next time !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

14 August 2023

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Great holiday

Most enjoyable holiday! Swimming pool was used every day by our grandchildren and having a rota printed out by Sophia made it easy to use. Walked to the New Inn (appx 40 mins) for lunch one day. Very accommodating as we hadn’t booked. Great day in The Big Sheep adventure park and 2 lovely days on the beach. The accommodation was spacious and met our needs as a family. Great to be able to sit all together to eat. We arranged a Tesco delivery for our first evening which worked well for our weeks supply. Sophia was very welcoming and flowers on the table were lovely!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon K., United Kingdom

4 August 2023

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Family break

A family party of nine, ranging from 65 to 3 years. The cottage is lovely, plenty of space for everyone a large kitchen table for all nine of us to sit round to eat. The kitchen could do with some new oven tins, the ones there were not nice at all, it would also benefit from some larger casserole type dishes. A patio area in the garden would have been much better, all the chairs sank into the grass, making it difficult to get up. The back door step is lethal when wet, beware! The swimming pool was lovely we really enjoyed it! A large doormat inside the cottage would have been helpful, nine people arriving wet from the pool, all trying to get in at once, made for a rather slippery tiled floor. The fishing was a big hit with our fishermen, everyone caught, we had several Perch, Tench and Carp, the biggest being 17lb, the children loved it. We had primed our grandchildren that there would be some animals to meet, there was a woodland walk and that they could play in the fields behind the cottage, however on arrival, we were told that there were no longer any animals, only a couple of old chickens. We attempted the woodland walk, but it was very overgrown with nettles and fallen trees, and gave it up as a bad job. Also the fields behind the cottage had not been cut, and was hard to walk through, let alone play, so this was all very disappointing, I think your website could do with a little updating! We did have a lovely break, Sophia and Roy are lovely

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire A.

30 June 2023

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Family week away

This is a beautiful property with a very friendly and helpful host. The house is well equipped, very clean and wifi is good. The pool is warm and perfect for family playing time. The fishing lake was stocked way above expectations with carp up to 20lbs, plus big tench, rudd and perch. All were lovely fish in prime condition. The whole property is set in some of the most peaceful and picturesque countryside you're ever likely to see, and if an idyllic getaway is your aim, it would be hard to beat this location. It is at least a 20min drive from the nearest shops or takeaways and a 40min+ drive away from beaches, zoos etc. mostly because it's deep inside narrow Devon country lanes. But that's just something to be aware of for planning days out. All in all this is a wonderful family getaway location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah c.

18 April 2023

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Peaceful and welcoming

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay from beginning to end. Hosts made us feel at home and the property was ideal for a family holiday. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

25 June 2022

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Great stay

We had a great stay at the property to celebrate a family birthday. Very remote location but beautiful views and good day trips in the local area. Kids loved the pool!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

4 June 2022

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Fabulous cottage

This was probably one of the best holidays in the uk we have ever had, the cottage was so beautiful, and the pool and fishing lake a special added bonus as we had some keen fishermen. Thank you Sophia and Roy for allowing us to use your lovely property. We will be seeing you again in the near future.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

29 May 2022

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Lovely cottage - swimming pool and fishing a bonus

We decided to have a whole family holiday this year. Myself, my husband, both daughters with their other halves and our 3 year old grandson. We chose this property mainly for the swimming pool thinking it would give the 3 year old something to do on a bad weather day. The cottage was lovely, private back garden with stunning view and plenty of room for us all to have meals together and sit together in the evenings. The kitchen was very well equipped with lots of crockery and utensils as well as a decent sized fridge/freezer. The swimming pool was fabulous, big enough and with a rota in place with the other cottage so that we had it all to ourselves at our allocated time. My only suggestion would be to perhaps have some way of communicating with the other cottage so that perhaps you could change your times if you wanted to as often it was not being used. The fishing lake was also a big bonus, we love fishing and again had the lake to ourselves. It is a short walk from the cottage but Sophia was kind enough to let us drive down with our equipment. All in all we had a lovely stay. My only negative comment would be the size of the downstairs bed, it is listed as King size but we have a kingsized bed at home and it was much smaller, more like a double. As expected this was a remote location so the Wifi was not the best and if you forgot something at the shops it was a drive away down narrow country lanes but neither of those things bothered us and the peace and property more than made up for it!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

marissa n., Crowborough East Sussex

16 February 2022

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Perfect place to relax

The house was fantastic, really comfortable, clean and spacious. I don’t think the photos do it justice! The host had left us a cake and a bottle of wine plus fresh flowers on the table which was a lovely touch. The views were incredible, but no amenities within walking distance (not a problem, we just stopped off in closest town for supplies beforehand). Perfect place to get away from it all and relax for a few days.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

22 October 2021

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Just Faultless

We are 8 OAPs who have just been treated to 3 nights of real joy. Meadow Cottage is absolutely superb. Fantastic accommodation with plenty of room with lovely decor and sleeping arrangements second to none. Every utensil you would ever need with lots of games, tv and the heated pool right next door was just the icing on the cake. The Woodland walk and the lake was so nice and peaceful and the overall location was beautiful. The country lanes are a little testing especially if you meet an on coming vehicle but we found the area generally quiet so only met a couple. Sophia showed me round on arrival and I would love to thank her on behalf of all of us for letting us stay in your wonderful cottage. If anyone wants a truly wonderful break then book Meadow Cottage, you will not be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

14 September 2021

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Perfect family time location

We had 3 nights at this property with our 3 daughters and their partners and the tv didn’t go on once!! Beautiful accommodation to cook and eat together, although not walking distance the village pub was lovely and welcoming for a Sunday Roast, the swimming pool a bonus as was the fishing lake and boundary walk of the farm and wonderful, helpful hosts ☺️

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

William W.

13 September 2021

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All excellent.

We had a great time. Friendly hosts. Clean, warm and well equipted property. Great welcome gifts. The swimming pool was excellent. Beach 30mins away - Westward Ho! beach - lots of sand and space.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

stephen R., STOCKTON-ON-TEES

2 August 2021

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Everything you need

Brilliant holiday, cottage lovely and big, nice garden with wonderful country side views, kids and adults loved the fishing lake, Torrington lovely village with everything you need. Kings arms pub lovely meals. Kids wanted to be in pool everyday, thanks for a lovely stay Sophia.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

jenny d.

18 July 2021

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Marvellous!

Very welcoming hosts. Fantastic location and very comfortable accommodation, overall a very enjoyable holiday

About the host

Hosted by Sophia and Roy May

Roy and Sophia May live on site in the farmhouse. We have sheep on the farm and chickens and hope you enjoy our farm in the beautiful Devon Countryside.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

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