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Gomathy Moorthie
4 April 2025
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2 bedroom accommodation in Shillingford, near Bampton
Cottage in Tiverton with kitchen
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Exmoor National Park
- Place, Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre
- Place, Diggerland
- Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
2 bedroom accommodation in Shillingford, near Bampton
On the outskirts of Bampton and Exmoor National Park, with livery available for your horse, Tiverton and Exeter are within easy reach.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Large garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared). Ample parking. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced river 20 yards from the property.. The Old Mill offers a relaxing retreat set on the outskirts of Bampton and Exmoor National Park. The cottage is decorated and furnished to a good standard and is ideal for families, walkers or friends to get together. It forms a wing of the owner’s home and offers a ’get away from it all’ holiday with use of the owner’s pretty gardens and even a livery for your own horses by arrangement. With plenty to explore in this area, Wimbleball Lake for fishing and water sports, less than 4 miles. A short drive will bring you to Exmoor National Park, Dunster and the Exe Valley. Tiverton and Exeter are within easy reach. Free range eggs and fruit from the owner’s garden available in season. Shops and pubs 1⅓ miles.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Large garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared). Ample parking. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced river 20 yards from the property.. The Old Mill offers a relaxing retreat set on the outskirts of Bampton and Exmoor National Park. The cottage is decorated and furnished to a good standard and is ideal for families, walkers or friends to get together. It forms a wing of the owner’s home and offers a ’get away from it all’ holiday with use of the owner’s pretty gardens and even a livery for your own horses by arrangement. With plenty to explore in this area, Wimbleball Lake for fishing and water sports, less than 4 miles. A short drive will bring you to Exmoor National Park, Dunster and the Exe Valley. Tiverton and Exeter are within easy reach. Free range eggs and fruit from the owner’s garden available in season. Shops and pubs 1⅓ miles.
There is open water in the property grounds.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
About the area
Tiverton
Located in Tiverton, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Quantock Hills, while Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life and Bishop's Lydeard Station are cultural highlights. Monsters Mansion and Devon Railway Centre are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
Shillingford, near Bampton
What's nearby
- Exmoor National Park - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
- Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
- Knightshayes Court - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
- Diggerland - 25 min drive - 32.2 km
- Tarr Steps - 27 min drive - 25.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Bridge Inn - 10 min drive
- China Xpress - 13 min drive
- The Rock Inn - 7 min drive
- Th Anchor Inn, Exbridge - 6 min drive
- Lost Kitchen - 15 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10 Excellent
Bryan Curtis
6 July 2025
A fantastic short break to relax and unwind.
Bryan Curtis
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10/10 Excellent
Sean
7 September 2020
The owner and his family couldn't have been more helpful and friendly.
Sean
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10/10 Excellent
Joanna
18 August 2020
The owners were really nice.
Joanna
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10/10 Excellent
pat
24 August 2019
had a good family holiday with out breaking the banks owners very nice friendly people.
pat
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10/10 Excellent
Juby
10 August 2019
A perfect spot for exploring Devon, about a 45 minute drive to some great coastal towns.
Juby
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10/10 Excellent
Tracey
9 August 2019
Beautiful location and we took our Grandchildren and the owners were very friendly and made the chil
Tracey
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10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline
29 June 2019
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Jacqueline
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8/10 Good
Ian
20 June 2019
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Ian
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10/10 Excellent
Mark
30 March 2019
Lovely place.
Mark
10/10 Excellent
Marian W.
4 February 2019
Lovely comfortable cottage can thoroughly recommend it
Marian W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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