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Lovely Devon barn, near Exeter, set in 15 acres of countryside

Lovely Devon barn, near Exeter, set in 15 acres of countryside

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Exterior
Exterior
The Cider Barn
Floor Plan
Dining

Overview of Lovely Devon barn, near Exeter, set in 15 acres of countryside

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Map
Crediton, ENG
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Exeter18 min drive
  • Popular LocationExeter's Historic Quayside22 min drive
  • Popular LocationExeter Cathedral23 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lovely Devon barn, near Exeter, set in 15 acres of countryside

Set within the main courtyard & just a short distance from the family farmhouse, here at The Orchard Retreat, East Forde Farm - The Cider Barn offers most accommodation on one level, with oak floorboards leading you from the open plan living space to two double bedrooms (one en-suite) & the family bathroom.

Upstairs there is a large bedroom with a double bed, a single bed, a sofa and loo and sink.

The kitchen includes all the mod cons including a dishwasher combined in the oven. There is free Wi-Fi available & a smart television mounted on the wall with free-sat & linen and towels are included.

The Cider Barn is heated by a gas fired boiler (using Calors BioLPG, which is a more sustainable gas, made from waste, residue and sustainable materials and is their first step towards a greener gas) and with radiators in each room, The Cider Barn is lovely and warm during the winter months and when required throughout the rest of the year.

There is also a wood burning stove in the living space and logs are included, so as soon as your basket is empty, please help yourself from the wood store in your private garden where you will find a Weber charcoal BBQ, Indian fire bowl and seating area.

One or two well behaved dogs are welcome at a fee of £25 per dog & please bring their basket.

Property manager

Vicky & Nick Ritchens

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair & cot bed FOC

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please enquire about parties or events

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
1-2 well behaved dogs at £25 per dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the cottage
Please ensure the barn is left in a tidy state, with all bins emptied and put outside. Plus all beds are stripped on the day of departure.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Crediton

Located in Crediton, this vacation home is in a rural area. Dartmoor National Park and Grand Western Canal Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Devon Railway Centre and Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter. Traveling with kids? Consider Monsters Mansion and Adrenalin Games Paintball. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
Map
Crediton, ENG

What's nearby

  • Devon Railway Centre - 13 min drive
  • University of Exeter - 18 min drive
  • National Trust Killerton - 18 min drive
  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 22 min drive
  • Exeter Cathedral - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Crediton Station - 8 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Duke of York - 8 min drive
  • The General Sir Redvers Buller (Wetherspoon) - 9 min drive
  • The Ring of Bells - 20 min walk
  • The Elephant on the Green - 8 min drive
  • Red Deer - 9 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Great place to stay and lovely countryside peaceful and does what it says on the tin perfect for a retreat! The owners where lovely and very helpful and approachable Definitely will be back!

10/10 Excellent

Angela T., Oxford UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crediton escape
The barn suited us very well and Vicky is extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Amazing experience.... Highly recommended
My wife and I stayed here for two weeks in May of 2019 with our two rambunctious 2 and 5 year old boys, we could've easily stayed longer. Upon our arrival we found our keys in the front door, inviting us into our accommodations which was the beautiful cider barn. The place was very clean, well kept with every supply you would need, it had a homely and comfortable feel. The log fueled fire added a rustic feel to the place and proved beneficial when nights drew in and temperatures dropped. Bedrooms were spacious with comfy beds and lovely cozy duvets, our boys loved staying in the attic room. Outdoors was absolutely breath taking, the whole area is simply beautiful and many a mindful moment was spent wandering through the meadow and orchard. Our boys were never bored and were so excited to get out every day and explore the grounds, play in the stream and use the tree house, swings, trampoline and slide. The site in whole is so pretty and well catered. On the few rainy days we had, we were able to hang out in the Gallery which is host to a good selection of books, board games and puzzles. I love that there were lawn games to play too - honestly, it had everything! The hosts, Vicky & Nick, were honestly some of the loveliest, down to earth and truly genuine people we've ever met. They fully respected our privacy, yet were there with ideas, suggestions or just a friendly chat at any time. In terms of hosts, they are Gold Standard and topped off this perfect trip. We will definitely return in the future and cannot recommend this place highly enough. You won't be disappointed!
Stayed 13 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ed O.

Fantastic stay
Amazing stay at Orchard Retreat. We loved it. Amazing facilities and great location.

10/10 Excellent

Jan Shand

A Great Place to Relax
Had a very relaxing week here ..the owners are lovely , helpful and welcoming . If you have a dog it's ideal as you can walk out across the fields and wood directly from the garden. We saw six Buzzards flying high above us and bought fresh eggs from the farm next door , and the sky at night was glorious. We will be going back...a lovely find .
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Vicky & Nick Ritchens

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Having spent many years being lucky enough to live & travel abroad, my husband & I realised we wanted to base ourselves in the UK.

Devon became a favourite of ours, with its rolling countryside & proximity to the coast. Plus having family here, meant it was the perfect place to move & begin our dream of running holiday cottages and setting up yurt camp.

We fell in love with UK holidays, having stayed in lots of holiday cottages and been 'glamping' in a yurt in the Lake District.

As soon as we saw it, we realised East Forde Farm was the place to do this and to share it with guests, who love it as much as we do, is just perfect.

We have been running it since 2014 and we are so lucky to have gained 5* reviews across all platforms. The site has evolved and improved as the years have gone by, which has been helped by our guests and their wonderful feedback.

You really can get back to nature here, relax and unwind whilst exploring Devon.

We look forward to welcoming you here soon. Vicky, Nick, Maddy & Moon & Arlo the dogs!

Why they chose this property

East Forde Farm worked for us in so many ways - with a family home, two cottages and land in a peaceful location, just outside a village.

Plus many amenities within an easy drive, set East Forde Farm apart from other properties we had viewed in Devon. It's a beautiful drive, just 20 minutes, from the M5 and even though the town of Exeter is twenty minutes away, it feels so rural.

What makes this property unique

We have stayed in many holiday cottages, but to stay where you not only have a private garden but access to 15 acres of varied land is something really special.

With a wood, a mature apple orchard, meadows, streams and pathways joining them all together - East Forde Farm really is a destination in itself.

Languages:

English
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