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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King 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.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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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
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Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please enquire about parties or events
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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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
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Note from host: Please enquire about parties or events
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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
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Crediton
Located in Crediton, this holiday home is in a rural area. Dartmoor National Park and Meshaw Moor reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lords Meadow Leisure Centre and Crediton Arts Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Devon Railway Centre and Exe Valley Leisure Centre. 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.

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What's nearby
- Lords Meadow Leisure Centre - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
- Crediton Arts Centre - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
- Devon Railway Centre - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
- National Trust Killerton - 18 min drive - 21.7 km
- University of Exeter - 19 min drive - 13.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fishermans Cot - 8 min drive
- The Exeter - 10 min drive
- The Lamb - 13 min drive
- Beer Engine - 11 min drive
- The Thorverton Arms - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
11 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samantha F.
23 April 2018
A wonderful bolt hole in a beautiful setting and made to feel so welcome.
Samantha F.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David M.
25 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend.
David M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
karen f.
25 February 2019
Beautiful cottages
karen f.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jan B.
31 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful holiday
Jan B.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dave W.
13 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Dave W.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela T.
5 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Crediton escape
Angela T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason C.
21 May 2019
Amazing experience.... Highly recommended
Jason C.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ed O.
20 May 2019
Fantastic stay
Ed O.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jan Shand
9 April 2019
A Great Place to Relax
Jan Shand
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Paul M.
12 January 2019
Lovely peaceful location
Paul M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul D.
11 December 2018
Everything you want for a winter break. Very comfortable accomodation with character.
Paul D.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David J.
5 November 2018
Cosy & comfy barn in an idyllic setting - a wonderful week
David J.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mrs Kelly Lacey
27 October 2018
Beautiful Barn conversion in lovely remote setting!!
Mrs Kelly Lacey
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
George B.
18 July 2018
wonderful devon holiday cottage.
George B.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
ron A.
29 May 2018
We had 4 lovely weeks.
ron A.
Stayed 27 nights in Apr 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Louise F.
19 April 2018
Lovely, comfortable, well equipped property.
Louise F.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
melanie a.
24 July 2017
fabulous location
melanie a.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Pam G.
17 May 2017
The Orchard Retreat - A Hidden Gem
Pam G.
About the host
Hosted by Vicky & Nick Ritchens
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.
We fell in love with UK holidays, having stayed in lots of holiday cottages.
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!
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.
We fell in love with UK holidays, having stayed in lots of holiday cottages.
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
We love the area as only 20 minutes from Exeter and its wealth of shops, restaurants, University & nightlife. But we are set in a rural area, surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside and on our doorstep is a farm shop, great local pub and village shop.
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.
With a wood, a mature apple orchard, meadows, streams and pathways joining them all together - East Forde Farm really is a destination in itself.
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