Yes, you've found it. The perfect place for your next couples' retreat; and we mean perfect. Private, quiet, beautifully equipped, and spacious; all set within an idyllic countryside location that is literally minutes away from cosmopolitan Exeter. Don't be fooled by this gorgeous hut's charm though. With all the amenities and extras you'd expect from a luxury boutique hotel (and more), this is glamping at its best; and while still authentic in its design, you'll have much more of the ‘glam' than the ‘camping' to look forward to.
Like underfloor heating, a fully equipped kitchen with electric hob, Belfast sink and breakfast bar, a modern shower room with heated towel rail, TV with built-in DVD player, Wi-fi, wood-burning stove, and of course a super comfy double bed complete with deep mattress and storage beneath. The setting is pretty special too. Tucked away in the meadow of a South Devon farm, the surrounding landscape is lush, picturesque and tranquil – and if that weren't idyllic enough, the hut overlooks the river Kenn as it meanders its way along the bottom of the garden. If you're looking for a spot to enjoy the views and fresh air, a private patio with outdoor dining and bubbling hot tub is just the place, while the addition of a charcoal BBQ (which doubles as a firepit) means you'll be able to relax in the sunshine while keeping an eye on lunch as it sizzles away.
There are terrific walks in the area as well as the lovely 13th Century Ley Arms pub where you can wine and dine your afternoons away however, Apple Blossom is also within striking distance of the South Hams with its long sandy beaches, tree-lined rivers, and of course towns like Totnes and Dartmouth just waiting to be explored. Within a 15-minute driving radius you can access the coast at Dawlish Warren or Teignmouth or hike the rugged tors and landscape of Dartmoor national park, or for something slightly more cosmopolitan, you can pop into Exeter for a dose of retail therapy and culture, and visit the charming town of Topsham (just 20 minute drive away) to browse independent boutiques, take afternoon tea and relish walks along the River Exe.
1 pet accepted: Please advise the Luxury Coastal team directly if you would like us to host your pet after completing your booking. A charge of £30 per pet per stay/week will be applicable and required before your stay. We will arrange and invoice with you directly upon booking confirmation.
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About the area
Exeter
Located in Exeter, this cabin is in a rural area. Barnfield Theatre and Topsham Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Powderham Castle and Exeter's Historic Quayside. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Sandy Park Rugby Stadium or Westpoint Arena.
Exeter Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
Haldon Forest Park - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
Pynes Hill Estate - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
Exeter's Historic Quayside - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Newcourt Station - 10 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
The Devon Hotel - 5 min drive
Carriages Bar & Brasserie - 5 min drive
Royal Oak Inn - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Double Locks - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple Blossom, Hot Tub,Woodburner pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Apple Blossom, Hot Tub,Woodburner?
As of 10 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Apple Blossom, Hot Tub,Woodburner on 17 April 2026 start from NZ$467, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Apple Blossom, Hot Tub,Woodburner?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Apple Blossom, Hot Tub,Woodburner?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Apple Blossom, Hot Tub,Woodburner?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Apple Blossom, Hot Tub,Woodburner located?
Situated in a rural location, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Kenton Park Estate, Go Ape Haldon and Haldon Forest Park. Powderham Castle and Pynes Hill Estate are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Second time we have stayed here. It is a lovely place.
Everything you need to have a peaceful break away.
This is our favourite little hideaway
Gemma R.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 December 2023
Hi Gemma, thank you so much for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and you are welcome back any time! Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
21 February 2024
Beautiful stay.
Host was brilliant, very helpful.
The shepherd's hut was beautifully designed. Location was stunning by the river. Hot tub was awesome will definitely be going back.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2024
Hello Aimee, thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We are so pleased to hear your comments and would love to welcome you back sometime in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
11 September 2024
Apple blossom
Absolutely fantastic cabin, perfect setting, very clean and tidy, the local loaf of bread and treats were a very classy touch would definitely stay again
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2024
Hi Ronnie
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Apple Blossom and are big fans of the location ourselves. Thanks so much for taking the time to review your stay and we hope to welcome you back in the not too distant future.
Best Wishes
The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gemma R.
3 July 2023
Fantastic break away
I can not fault anything about this place. Was all so lovely and exceeded our expectations. Such a lovely peaceful place and we are definitely going to book again.
Gemma R.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2023
Hi Gemma,
Thankyou for taking your time to make a review on your stay at Apple Blossom.
We are so glad to hear you had a lovely peaceful stay and the property exceeded your expectations. Its also really nice to hear you are going to be booking again.
We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future.
Kind Regards
Luxury Coastal
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 November 2023
Perfect luxury Getaway
A perfect little luxury getaway to relax and forget about the stresses of life.
Great location only a short drive from Exeter, Dartmoor national park, and the quiet seaside town of Dawlish.
Excellent local pub serving outstanding food and beer.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2023
Hi Chris, thank you so much for your review. We are delighted that you loved the lodge and the local area. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 March 2024
Amazing stay
Couldn’t have wished for it to be any different. Hot tub was incredible and amazing location. Lovely touch with the bread and treats left.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2024
Hi,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed the amazing location and hot tub.
Best wishes,
The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
MICHAEL W.
12 August 2024
Peace, quiet and a hot tub
Everything was great, exactly as described and really lovely touches everywhere. We very much enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit. Highly recommended
MICHAEL W.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2024
Hi Rebecca, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review following your recent stay at Devon Heaven Hideaways. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, especially the hot tub and fire pit. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
18 August 2023
Relaxing Weekend Away!
What a beautiful place and location so peaceful and relaxing just what husband and i needed absolutely perfect weekend away. Lovely touch with the bread & cakes on arrival which were yummy! Definitely be back x
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Hi Jemma, thank you so much for your review. We are delighted to hear you had a relaxing stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 November 2024
Relaxing and great location
We had a lovely stay at Apple Blossom highly recommend it to anyone that wants to get away and enjoy the peace and quiet in a remote location . The views were stunning and the location was quiet all we could hear were the birds . Our little dog enjoyed it too as she could roam around as it was all closed in . Looking forward to staying again in the near future . The flapjacks and fresh bread was a nice touch
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2024
Hi Charley,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Apple Blossom. It’s great to know that you appreciated the peace and quiet of the remote location and the stunning views. We’re also glad that your little dog had a good time exploring the enclosed area.
We’re delighted that the flapjacks and fresh bread added a special touch to your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future for another relaxing getaway.
Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 January 2024
Perfection
The shepherd’s hut was spotless, ideally situated, peaceful and a perfect getaway. Just what the doctor ordered.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2024
Hi Jo, thank you so much for choosing to stay with us. We are delighted that you got the relaxing break you deserve. We do hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 June 2024
Excellent stay
Brilliant accommodation which was very comfortable and had everything we needed, especially the hot tub. Very accommodating for dogs, our lab Arlo loved his stay and enjoyed sniffing all the different plants around the outdoor/garden area. Lovely location with a very nice dog friendly pub/restaurant just a 2 minute walk away from the hut. Plenty to do within the area. Our favourite was the short drive down to Dawlish Warren to spend the day on the beach with the dog! Would certainly return here and have recommended to all our friends and family.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Hi Rhys, Thank you so much for your lovey review. We're delighted to hear that you had a great time and Arlo enjoyed his stay too. The property is in a great location and is perfect for dogs - glad to hear you tried the local pub. Thank you also for the recommendations and we hope to see you back again soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
2 September 2023
Amazing sheppard hut stay
We stayed here for our honeymoon. The property was amazing we had a private area with hot tub, outside dining area and firepit/bbq. The sheppards hut was amazing, a loaf of fresh baked bread, teas & coffee awaited us. The decor was clean and fresh. The whole stay was perfect for us, just wish we booked longer. The host was wonderful and friendly and very helpful with things to do or see in the local area.
Highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
Hi Colin,
Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay with us.
It is so wonderful to hear you had an amazing stay at Apple Blossom for your Honeymoon and that the whole stay was just perfect! We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future!
Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sally G.
28 August 2023
26/8/2023
We had an amazing, relaxing time. Just what we needed. Very tranquil, lovely to hear the water and watch nature as we lay in the hammocks.
Sally G.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2023
Hi Sally, thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear you had an amazing time, Apple Blossom is a perfect place to relax in such a peaceful setting. We hope to welcome you back again one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda E.
3 May 2024
Beautiful setting, great accommodation
Lovely Shepherds hut in a beautiful setting. Not overlooked at all and very quiet. Fab hot tub. Just 5 mins walk to great pub. Accommodation quite small but that's what you get with a Shepherds hut !! Lots of handy storage though.
Linda E.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2024
Hi Linda, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so pleased to to hear you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the hot tub. The setting certainly is beautiful and so quiet. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
16 April 2024
Excellent
Even though the weather was terrible we still had a really nice time. The board games kept us entertained. The hot tub was just perfect, even in the rain! The accommodation had everything you could want and more. Will definitely be returning in the very near future. Ellie was absolutely fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. This is the the perfect place to get away and totally relax.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2024
Hi Mandy, we truly appreciate your feedback! We are so pleased that you had a wonderful time, despite the weather and we love that the board games kept you entertained. Sometimes, the simplest pleasures create the fondest memories. We are delighted that you found the hot tub perfect even in the rain. The owners have put their hearts into ensuring that the accommodation has everything you could want and more. Ellie is a gem! Her dedication and fantastic service make all the difference. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
11 November 2023
A week at Apple Blossom ( and boy, did it blossom!)
Overall fantastic,very private & felt exclusive. Giving us the perfect place to recharge & unwind. The hot tub was the ultimate attraction for moments of pure relaxation. Only interrupted by the squawking of a night owl on one occasion! The nearby pub,The Ley Arms was exceptional & we both felt a warm welcome on the first day of our arrival, hence we returned twice in the week to savour the culinary delights on the menu!
Other than the excellent locality, we made the most of our visit & travelled to Watcombe Woods/Beach (lots of amazing historical features there), the NoBody Inn at Doddiscombsleigh (blew us away! Go there at Halloween as we did & you won’t forget it) the weather turning into torrential as Storm Ciaron approached, we were offered lodgings at that very late notice, but no! We made it home to Apple Blossom through the lanes, with no street lighting, road markings & intermittent Wi-Fi!!! Anyhow, the hot tub was waiting for us wasn’t it!!! All in all, a really fantastic break away, one which we would definitely be repeating.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2023
Hi Kevin,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay with us.
It is so wonderful to hear you had a fantastic week stay at Apple Blossom and it was the perfect place to recharge! We do hope to welcome you to stay again in the future.
Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
23 October 2023
Brilliant getaway for tranquil relaxation
Myself and my partner booked a stay for the 2nd week of October and we LOVED it! The hut itself was in immaculate condition and renovated with everything needed to have a comfortable stay. Inside you have a fully functioning kitchen, a nice bathroom and shower, along with a comfortable double bed and TV. Outside, the addition of a hot tub which was heated without fire, was impeccable as it meant at any time we fancied it, we could jump in and just relax. With this, the inclusion of two hammocks and also a BBQ/Fire pit was an added touch as it allowed us to make things like smores, which just added another level to the getaway.
When first arriving at the hut, we had been welcomed with a selection of a few different goodies, such as a flapjack and some other locally made cakes, along with a fresh loaf of bread (we paid extra for) which was a really nice touch. They also included things like coffee pods for the Nespresso machine which was in the kitchen to allow us to have a nice coffee on a morning. As owners of a Nespresso machine, this was just a quality touch and gave us a feeling of home.
Overall, the experience was very, very relaxing and was definitely somewhere we would recommend attending. We would even look to book again for the coming years and are going to recommend to other family members if they want a relaxing UK getaway. Would give this a 5 stars if i could rate it on that basis, however i have given 5 stars on every aspect above as i believe it warrants it.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2023
Hi Will, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely and detailed review. We are thrilled you enjoyed the lodge and it's amenities so much, we would love to welcome you back soon! Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team
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