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Period Property in Idyllic Rural Devon Countryside close to Dartmoor, Sleeps 10

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Front of house
Entrance hall
Front walkway in bloom
New cooker installed
Kitchen with dining table which extends to seat 10

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
NZ$521
avg per night

Explore the area

Map
Exeter, ENG
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Exeter Cathedral
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • University of Exeter
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 205 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Double Beds and 4 Single Beds
Price is NZ$521 avg per night,

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About the area

Exeter

Located in Exeter, this farm stay is in a rural area. Dartmoor National Park and Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter and Topsham Pool. Travelling with kids? Consider Topsham Museum and Stone Lane Gardens. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking, ecotours and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Spacex - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Exeter Cathedral - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • University of Exeter - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Exeter Northcott Theatre - 13 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Polsloe Bridge Station - 15 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Thatch Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Thatched House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Woodleigh Coach House Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Period Property in Idyllic Rural Devon Countryside close to Dartmoor, Sleeps 10

The farmhouse is situated in the picturesque rural Devon countryside, enclosed with tranquil rolling hills and offering stunning walks both on the property and as an ideal base to explore the surrounding area. Approached via a long drive, the period property is situated in an elevated position within a working sheep farm with over 180 acres of pasture. The former farmhouse sleeps up to 10 people in five bedrooms with two separate bathrooms & 1 en-suite and is the perfect base for a relaxing holiday with family & friends.

There is a large modern kitchen-diner with expansive range cooker and adjoining utility area, as well as two reception rooms.

Outside of the property is a private garden area with bench seating and separate patio area. The farmhouse is situated in an elevated position with great views of Exeter city at night, Dartmoor and the Teign Valley. Walking is a must with tons of birds and local wildlife to spot during your visit, don’t forget to bring your wellies in the winter! We have walking trails across 180 acres of farm & woodland. Dogs are accepted by prior arrangement.

The farmhouse makes for a wonderful group stay with a relaxed family friendly feel.

Please note that as a sheep farm, we have two female working Collies who live on the farm and they will probably pop by to say hello and try win you over for a game of fetch.

Property manager

Taryn
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A highchair and fold up travel cot is available.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No Hen/Stag parties accepted
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Subject to approval. Security deposit of £75 req.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is only permitted outside
Regrettably no stag or hen parties allowed.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: No Hen/Stag parties accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Period Property in Idyllic Rural Devon Countryside close to Dartmoor, Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

Yes, Period Property in Idyllic Rural Devon Countryside close to Dartmoor, Sleeps 10 allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Period Property in Idyllic Rural Devon Countryside close to Dartmoor, Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Period Property in Idyllic Rural Devon Countryside close to Dartmoor, Sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Period Property in Idyllic Rural Devon Countryside close to Dartmoor, Sleeps 10 located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 6 mi (10 km) of Dartmoor National Park, Spacex, and Exeter's Historic Quayside. 21 The Mint and St Nicholas Priory are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Period Property in Idyllic Rural Devon Countryside close to Dartmoor, Sleeps 10 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 53 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay for SW Coastal path walk

Lovely, comfortable, relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely country farmhouse.My family had a wonderful celebration here over the weekend. Plenty of space and parking for everyone. Facilities really good. 2 fridges and a good freezer and a separate utility area with a washing machine. Large dining table and 2 amazing sitting rooms. Bedrooms large and comfortable. We found a room with board games later on in the stay and will remember from r next time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get-together

Wonderful holiday. Excellent accommodation in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Excellent stay

Great house, well located to visit all around. just need a little more cutlery in the kitchen but really nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016

8/10 Good

beverley i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Devon Farmhouse

Beautiful location wth stunning views, offered everything we needed for a family get-together, Barbara was on hand for anthing we needed. Would definately stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family gathering

Perfect property for a family gathering. Hope to go back again sometime soon .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A warm welcome

The host did everything possible to give us a good stay in this old farmhouse during a wet and cold period of July. We had heating and the beauty of fresh flowers in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dave

Lovely setting, great house, easy to find, everything you could want
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special memories

The property was perfect for our needs. Well presented and beautifully situated in a little slice of paradise. The hosts on site were wonderful. We had a superb holiday. There is so much to see and do in the area. The only challenge we had was how to balance going out and about, with staying put in the cool, calm, quiet of house and farm. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas together

very happy stay all the bedrooms were a good size and the kitchen proved a great dining experience for all nine of us. Christmas was a success this year and we would happily go back again another year
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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Wedding weekend

We had a great few days here for our daughter’s wedding in Exeter. The rooms were spacious and provided plenty of room for bridesmaids and bride to get ready. The large kitchen table was great for 10 of us to sit at and lovely comfy lounges with log burners were cosy in the evening. Barbara was super helpful in explaining everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy B., Tampa, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away from it all

Down House Farm is a working sheep farm set in the beautiful Devon countryside. The gardens and views are lovely, there are wonderful walks in the fields, and if you are lucky you just might get a chance to feed a baby lamb! Barbara is a wonderful host and did everything she could to help us enjoy our stay. There is a golf course lol just a mile away and pubs and restaurants nearby, but we mostly just enjoyed the peaceful countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Lovely house in a beautiful area

We had a wonderful time staying here, there is lots to do in the area and as national trust members there are plenty of houses and gardens to visit. The house is very large and unlike one to two places we have stayed it is plenty large enough for all nine of us to get around without being under each others feet. The property is lovely and the location is stunning with great views and plenty of room for the children to run around and make lots of noise without worrying about upsetting anyone. The hosts were very welcoming and helpful during our stay and even after we left.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Christmas in Devon

Party of 6 adults and 4 children stayed at the house for Christmas 2021. Plenty of room for everyone with the chance to go for long walks across the farm. Hosts very welcoming and the property manager very helpful. Log burners in both living rooms great to gather round in the evening and the children enjoyed the daily log gathering from the barn! Keep in mind there are no local facilities so a car is needed if there is any shopping to do but the peace and quiet and the lovely views more than makes up for this minor inconvenience. A stay at the house is thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

The property was warm and welcoming, as were Taryn and Barbara.

We rented Down House for a long weekend family get together. Taryn and Barbara were helpful from the start of the booking right until we left the house. The house itself was a little difficult to find in the dark, but we managed, as Taryn mentioned sat nav's don't find it. But old fashioned maps work! Maybe a brighter sign on the lane? The house itself was very roomy and in total we had 13 (11adults &2 children) staying, after an arrangement with Taryn. The kitchen was large enough to seat us all, it would be useful to have some more kitchen equipment such as baking trays, bowls for serving etc, there was however plenty of crockery, mugs and cutlery. We had a great stay, just a shame not for longer as we didn't have time to walk around the countryside from the house. Hopefully we will get another chance to visit and for longer next time. Thanks to you both.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Laressa L.

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Peaceful stay

We had a lovely 4 night stay at the farm house. It's in an idyllic location, quiet but close enough to many places for days out and walks. The house is large and spacious with everything that you would need and suited our family of 10.The gardens are beautiful and the children loved exploring, visiting the sheep in the fields and feeding the lambs.We feel the house would benefit from a little tlc but it didn't ruin our stay, it's part of the old house charm.The hosts were really nice, very responsive and helped as much as they could. We would love to stay again, our trip went far too quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

The house was perfect for our extended family. The bedrooms were well presented and the kitchen was good although using the range stove took some working out. Both reception rooms were very comfortable and all said it was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

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Wonderful stay at Down House!

We had a lovely week staying at Down House with family. Barbara and Jeremy were such welcoming hosts and were only too happy to chat to us about their life on the farm. We even got to bottle feed some of the lambs, which was very special! Exeter was a 20 minute drive away which was perfect as we were there for my son’s graduation ceremony from the university there. It was the perfect house for our family holiday and I hope we go back there again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farmhouse luxury

A beautiful and spacious house on a lovely farm. Large rooms, friendly farm dogs and lovely hosts made this a great find.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A., Stevenage UK

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Beautiful Rural Large House

Just returned from a fabulous week in this beautiful house. It perfectly suited our party of 6 adults and 4 children and one dog. The house is lovely and spacious and was great for families to sit together for meals etc. it is well equipped and clean with comfortable furniture and beds. Although the location is rural it is situated really well for easy travel to many places. We visited Haldon Forest Park which was amazing, there are many excellent beaches and so much more. Only complaint was the week we stayed went far to quickly!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leon M.

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Perfect property for our two family stay

Property far exceeded our expectations lots of space for the children to play safely outside and very spacious house for two families to stay Taryn was so wonderful at accommodating our arriving early with tired hot Children Barbara was lovely and super helpful Cali and Jet the sheepdogs made our childrens holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

richard n.

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60th Anniversary Short Break

Great weekend in big house for mixed age group with friendly welcome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bebe C.

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Awesome Place

We had four generations ranging from almost 1 to 92 years of age. We all loved it. The location was great, close but the county setting. The sheep were the kids favorite. Having two living rooms might have been great granny’s. A table big enough to have family meals together was mine. We took long walks and fed the help lambs several times. Enclosed gate area was great for the little ones. There were beautiful flowers blooming outside my window and fresh flowers in several rooms in the house. These Texans would love to come back and visit again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire A., Chalfont St Peter, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Devon Delight!

My family and I enjoyed our recent stay in this delightful property. We were three generations, aged between 91 and 22 (plus our dog) who travelled down to Devon for my daughter’s wedding. Down House Farm suited us perfectly, it was spacious, clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Maybe worth noting, that there are two steps up into the downstairs bedroom. My nephew and his girlfriend even managed to cook a Sunday roast for all 9 of us! The rural setting was wonderful with stunning views, friendly dogs, sheep, lambs and not forgetting our hosts Barbara and Jeremy. Really appreciated the lovely vases of flowers in lots of the rooms too. Down House Farm was a haven to come back to each day!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loveday P., UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful house. It was so spacious, ideal for a large family holiday. The owner was so kind to us when covid meant we had to change our holiday plans. I can't fault anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022