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Detached , Luxury Oak House in open countryside

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Front lawn
Open Plan Kitchen
Dining
Open Plan Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to East Devon
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Exeter, England
  • Place, East Devon
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Sidmouth Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, The Donkey Sanctuary
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

downstairs toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Detached , Luxury Oak House in open countryside

Magnolia House is a newly built detached house of cutting edge design and contemporary luxury. The house is centrally heated with oak wooden floors and LED downlights throughout and a balcony upstairs to enjoy the breath-taking views. Outside, the level compact garden surrounds the house with lawn and a private south facing seating area at the front. There is plenty of allocated parking. This unique setting and all year holiday letting makes it an ideal retreat for singles, couples, families or friends sharing. For those who prefer an active holiday, this tranquil setting is perfect to unwind at the end of an energetic day.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside area
Proof of identification required prior to the stay for all guests for insurance purposes.
Renter must have at least a 4 star review rating.
Primary renter must be a guest

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8522913
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
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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Exeter

Located in Exeter, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Exeter's Historic Quayside and Powderham Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dorset and East Devon Coast and Exmouth Beach. Crealy Great Adventure Park and Bicton Park Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain climbing nearby.
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Exeter, England

What's nearby

  • East Devon - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Devon Cliffs Beach - 21 min drive - 18.3 km
  • Sidmouth Beach - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 33 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Powderham Castle - 37 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Whimple Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Horse Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Saint George and Dragon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Yard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Oscar’s Takeaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The White Horse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Detached , Luxury Oak House in open countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Detached , Luxury Oak House in open countryside ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Detached , Luxury Oak House in open countryside ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Detached , Luxury Oak House in open countryside ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Detached , Luxury Oak House in open countryside located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from East Devon and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Woodbury Park Golf Club. Crealy Great Adventure Park and Westpoint Arena 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at Magnolia House. Convenient for visiting our friends in Sidmouth and Exmouth. House was very comfortable and well equipped. Hosts were very helpful. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay with family - very homey.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2025
Thank you for your lovely review Stephen
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An ideal location for exploring this part of Devon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
Thank you for your review Margaret ,
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

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

Relaxing stay and excellent host

House is very clean, well equipped kitchen and spacious bedrooms with comfortable beds.Hosts were delightful, lovely to feel in nature and yet be close to an excellent farm shop and to lots of lovely beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2025
Thank you Nikki , and your family for your kind comments and booking Magnolia Lodge ,and leaving the house nice and tidy , Regards , Paul .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Very pleasant

Lovely location, fantastic for kids, the animals wandering around free-range are a lot of fun too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Thank you for your kind review , we are pleased your children enjoyed our animals , Regards , Paul .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Half Term Trip

Fantastic space for a family of five. Hosts were amazing and always available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shopitha S.

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

Lovely stay!

We have been to Devon a few times before but this has been by far the best stay! Perfect location (near Sidmouth / Exmouth beaches, the donkey sanctuary, Crealy theme park etc). Paul was very helpful and responsive with messages. The check in process was also very easy and straight forward - so important when you have young kids! The kids had a great time. Thank you Paul for being a great host!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2025
We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay , it was a pleasure to have you staying at , Magnolia Lodge , Thank you , Paul .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Mrs Bolden

Lovely stay, great location. Pail was very helpful. Loved watching the chickens.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sona

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

Relaxing and awesome

Was a last minute type booking, very cozy and wonderful, our favourites were the convient and comfortable layout of Magnolia cottage, comfortable beds, chickens and being near the lovely seaside! Sincerely thank you & would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Hello , Sona , we are so pleased you enjoyed your brake in East Devon , your most welcome back at any time in the future , Thank you , Paul .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

University drop off

A lovely stay in a lovely location. Will be booking again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Thank you for staying at Magnolia Lodge , we will look forward to your next visit , Regards , Paul .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire O.

A step up from the usual!

Wow!! I’ve been lucky enough to stay in some fabulous rental cottages but this one beats them all, no contest! What a beautiful, unique, well thought out and kitted out rental. Immaculately clean throughout with good quality furnishings and equipment. Location great for walking and relaxing with friendly chickens too. We loved it and I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Please do come again, we would love to have you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina E.

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

Half Term Escape to Devon

Just returned from the most wonderful 5 night stay at Magnolia lodge. The setting of the lodges are beautiful pure peace and tranquillity. Our children loved playing in the grounds and meadow and wondering with the beautiful chicken Figgy, Camila and Hazel each day. The lodges are kitted out well with everything you could possibly need and are beautifully clean and so well presented. The beds are very comfy and the lodges have such a wonderful feel, lovely views across the meadow so light and airy you almost feel you are staying in a treehouse with all the beautiful woodwork features they are really quirky and unique. The hosts could not do more to help they were so kind and friendly and provided a high chair and travel cot for our baby son and let our daughter help with looking after the chickens which was the hi-light of her holiday! We would not hesitate to return to the lodges in the future and would recommend to anyone staying in the area. The location is fantastic easy reach of so many activities and days out. We managed to do Digger land, Exmouth world of country life park, Sidmouth Donkey sanctuary and a few other trips. The farm shop is literally minutes away and do the most lovey food to take away or eat in. Many Thanks to Paul Jenny and Lily (not forgetting adorable Dotty) for letting us share your beautiful retreat. We will be back for sure! Gina, ken, Poppy, Dexter, Denver & Willis
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2024
Thank you very much , Gina ,Ken , Poppy, Dexter ,Denver & Willis for booking and staying at our Magnolia Lodge , we are very pleased you enjoyed your stay , and leaving our holiday home in a tidy and clean condition , we would love to have you back at any time in the future . Thank you for your lovely review you gave us , Kind Regards . Paul & Anna .
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Perfection

Wow. Magnolia Cottage felt like a home from home for our week away. The house is beautifully furnished and fitted, we wanted for nothing. Paul and Anna made us feel very welcome and were on hand if we needed any local advice. Location was perfect, and the chicken, ducks, sheep and wood on site were an added bonus. We did not want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2021
Hello Jenny , Thank you for your kind comments , and supporting use , it was a pleasure to have you stay at Magnolia Lodge , your most welcome to stay again in the future , Regards , Paul ,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

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

A wonderful property in a great location

What a wonderful cottage and excellent base for our week long holiday in east Devon. Paul the owner was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area and places to visit. Everything from the Greendale farm shop, Crealy theme park, the beach and donkey sanctuary within 20 minutes drive or so.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian C.

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

Home from home

Gorgeous house, friendly host, well appointed and clean (so important in the current climate).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

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

Lovely treehouse retreat.

We loved our stay here. Paul was very welcoming and knowledgable about the local area and even very kindly fixed my daughter's bicycle. The house has lots of thoughtful oak touches which make it feel like a luxury tree house. We cooked a lot during our stay and all the equipment we needed was there (as well as prosecco, milk, tea and coffee). The kids loved the blocks, tree swing and rope ladder and feeding the chickens and ducks. We really enjoyed exploring the peaceful private wood: we saw a doe, an owl and some gorgeous butterflies and minibeasts. We enjoyed day trips to the Eden project, Sidmouth beach, and Diggerland. Thank you very much for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Tony H.

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

Experience

Property excellent. Location not ideal as a bit remote
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Lovely house

Wonderful well equipped house, we loved our stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Great, relaxing location

A very comfortable and relaxing place to stay with hens, ducks and sheep to keep you company! A good location for this lovely part of Devon. We’ll definitely be back
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Fantastic place

We had a great time here. Perfect location and the kids were constantly busy enjoying themselves around the grounds. Paul is an excellent host and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Great Place

Lovely property and grounds. Location was also excellent for us and will certainly be staying again. Paul gave us a great welcome and was on hand for any questions
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Fantastic rental

Wonderful place to stay- fantastic property with all the amenities you need. Decorated to a very high standard and very clean and organised, it manages to feel really cosy and has lots of beautiful decor, but we didn’t ever feel on edge with two small children running around, as can often be the case! Paul is a fabulous host and we felt very well looked after while still having all the peace and privacy we enjoy. Incredibly beautiful site which has been cleverly laid out to feel very secluded. We loved the free ranging ducks and chickens who visited us every morning. I can’t recommend a stay here highly enough, and we would certainly return next time we visit the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glyn A.

Fabulous Holiday Home

Excellent stay in well-appointed, comfortable, warm house with attentive host. Fully recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Home from Home

The property was clean, well equipped and was set in beautiful surroundings. Paul was very welcoming and provided a lot of the essentials as well as a nice bottle of wine. I
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

You won’t be disappointed!

Apart from an environmentally sensitive and beautifully designed house in a stunning setting, you will find that owner Paul is a mine of information about the area and the countryside in this AONB. Very convenient for Exeter, Budleigh, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Beer and many other destinations. Easy to find and a ready welcome from the hosts. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Paul and Anna Slade

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Hello, my name is Paul. My wife Anna and I have lived in the area for 25 years and have 3 teenage children. Having both been born in Devon, we have enjoyed the wonderful countryside the area has to offer, which inspired us to keep sheep, chickens and ducks. Both Anna and I have horticultural backgrounds, being a landscape gardener and florist by trade. We have designed and built a number of properties including cider barn, coach house, school and more recently an oak framed log cabin which we now live in. This then inspired us to build a south facing, cedar clad, glass fronted lodge which has spectacular views, making full use of the sun. So come and join us for a wonderful holiday in this unique location – you will never want to leave!

Why they chose this property

The property is surrounded by mature trees and is adjoining Woodbury Commons. This allows us to take lovely long walks over the heathland where nightingales and the Dartford worblers can be seen.

We are centrally located which makes it easy to reach the sea at Budliegh Salterton and Exmouth as well as Sidmouth, and only 10 minutes to Exeter.

There are wonderful views of Dartmoor and Exeter which can be seen from the lodge. The site enjoys sunshine all day long as it is south facing and very sheltered. The site is quiet and removed from the

What makes this property unique

The property is quiet, private and secure. We have 7 acres of land and keep sheep, ducks and chickens. We can sit peacefully beside our wildlife pond which is home to ducks, coots, dragonflies and danselflies, as well as carp and tench.

With so much available locally such as pubs, farm shops, the beach and other tourist attractions, we can offer a place to escape either after a busy day or just relaxing in the front garden soaking up the sun.

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