Bussells Farm has seven clean and comfortable self catering cottages, converted from old farm buildings. We are located in a beautiful country setting in the Exe valley close to the city of Exeter, Devon. We have cottages with three and four bedrooms.
Rated Four Stars with a Gold Award from VisitEngland, the official tourist authority.
A heated swimming pool, adventure playground, games room and fishing lakes makes Bussells the perfect location to explore the West Country.
The cottages are very spacious and light taking full advantage of the fine surrounding views across the Exe valley.
The cottages, which are set around a pedestrian courtyard, are comfortably furnished and equipped to a high standard. Each has a separate lounge with colour TV (with FreeView & DVD), and a kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted to the highest standards and includes freezer, microwave and dishwasher.
All of the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and each cottage has a bath, shower and electric heating.
Kingfisher cottage, with four bedrooms, has an additional en-suite bathroom and downstairs WC.
Availability calendar and on-line booking on our website - link on the Contact page.
Size:
Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms
Nearest beach:
Exmouth, 20km
Will consider:
Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 2km
Family friendly?
Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility
Notes:
Pets welcome No smoking at this property
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
Pool:
Shared outdoor pool (heated)
General:
TV, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Wi-fi available
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided Highchair available
Outdoors:
Shared outdoor pool (heated), Shared garden, BBQ, Private fishing lake / river, Climbing frame
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Teal, Heron, Mallard, Cherry and Willow cottages sleep six in three bedrooms. One bedroom has a kingsize bed, the second has two single beds and the third has bunk beds. Each cottage is accessed from the courtyard and has a lounge with patio doors and adjacent patio.
Swan cottage has a larger third bedroom equipped with two single beds.
Kingfisher is a four bedroom cottage sleeping seven, with a master bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. The second bedroom has two single beds, the third has bunk beds and the fourth, a single bed. There is also a family bathroom and a downstairs cloakroom.
Further details outdoors: While staying at Bussells you have access to our thirty acres of farmland, stables and lakes. The lakes provide our guests with excellent coarse fishing and are securely fenced for safety. We have a large heated outdoor swimming pool, a childrens adventure playground, built to stringent safety standards, and an indoor games room featuring a pool table, table-tennis table, table-football and a pinball machine. We have ponies, Alpacas and chickens on the farm.
We have a laundrette on site.
Further details
Pool open May-September
Conditions
All holidays run from Saturday to Saturday during peak periods. Can vary by arrangement.. Prices are per week and are inclusive of VAT (where app.) and Linen. A Housekeeping Deposit of £30 (April - Sept) and £50 (Oct - March) will be made on all bookings. This will be refunded after deduction of metered charges for electricity and for any breakages or special cleaning. Please note that our online booking prices include this deposit.
Bussells Farm nestles in the beautiful Exe valley between Exeter and Tiverton. This is the ideal position to explore and experience all that Devon has to offer.
A five mile trip through the country lanes and reach Crealy Park, easily the best childrens' play park in Devon!
To the South lay the beaches of Exmouth and Torbay and beyond to Plymouth with its fabulous harbour and old town Barbican.
Travel West and you soon reach Dartmoor and its beauty, peace and tranquility. Something for everyone, with Bussells as the perfect base.
The Exeter / Stoke Canon area
In the immediate area is the lovely Devon countryside with its many small villages and local pubs. Ideal for walking or riding. Two miles away across the fields, is the National Trust property of Killerton House with a great programme of summer events. Four miles away, over the hill, is the ancient city of Exeter, the Cathedral, the Quay, the restaurants, and shopping!
How to get there
Bussells Farm Cottages
What's nearby:
Attractions
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Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Exeter: 8 km
Railway:
Exeter St. Davids: 5 km
Ferry:
Plymouth: 75 km
From the M5 Leave the motorway at Junction 27 for Tiverton following the A361. At Tiverton take the A396 sign-posted to Bickleigh. Go through Bickleigh and on to Stoke Canon. Go left at the church sign-posted to Huxham. When you reach the Barton Cross restaurant you must take the next left turn (50 yds),signposted to Columbjohn. Follow this narrow road for ¼ mile and Bussells will be found on your left.
From the A30 (A303) Before you reach Exeter, leave the new A30 dual carriageway signed to Whimple. Follow the old A30 to Clyst Honiton. Take the right turn to Broadclyst and Killerton House. Follow the signs to Killerton and then to Stoke Canon and Huxham as above.
From Exeter Follow signs for the A377 to Crediton At the Cowley Bridge roundabout follow signs for the A396 to Tiverton When you reach Stoke Canon go right at the church sign-posted to Huxham. When you reach the Barton Cross restaurant you must take the next left turn (50 yds),signposted to Columbjohn. Follow this narrow road for ¼ mile and Bussells will be found on your left.
Activities near Exeter
Sports: Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
on arrival greeted with warmth. Given tea/cofee & scones jam & cream, yummy! Accomodation very clean and well presented with well equiped kitchen with fridge & freezer. The surroundings were... more
21 Sep 2012
“Lovely place”
Cottage spacious and well equipped. Lovely big lawn for children to run around, and they enjoyed the swings and slide. Very nice rural location. Would consider returning to the area as there is so... more
This was the second time we have stayed at Bussells which I think says it all! We love the location and the facilities are great for families.Having your own pool is a real plus, we even swam when it... more
I stayed in Teal Cottage with my Mum and 2 daughters (2 and 9 months old) or a week at te beginning of September. The whole experience from start to finish was amazing and my little girl keeps asking... more
08 Sep 2012
“A great holiday venue at a great price.”
Located almost in the centre of Devon, Bussells is ideally located for any family holiday. Exeter is near by and with good access to both the north and south coasts your choice of places to visit and... more
07 Sep 2012
“Very good stay”
All excellent, good accomodation & facilities, very good host in Andy, fantastic free homemade Devon cream tea on arrival (best of the week) and free fresh free range farm eggs that the granddaughter... more
Our family, 3 generations, all enjoyed our stay at Bussells. We rented the 4 bd Kingfisher Cottage which was spacious enough for us all. The outdoor games room was ideal for the children aged 12... more
22 Aug 2012
“Very good and considering a return visit”
Cottages clean and very tidy. Children enjoyed the safe space and especially the pool which was well maintained.
20 Aug 2012
“Quiet location, but still good to get about. Great for children!”
The other amenities on offer (pool, lake and games room) meant that if we didn't want to go out then the kids had enough to do to occupy themselves, taking the pressure off us as parents,... more
“Great holiday, relaxing, lovely location children of all ages enjoyed it.”
We stayed in the large Kingfisher Cottage for the week starting August 4th, myself my husband and 4 children aged 17, 16, 9 & 5. I was a bit concerned that the older children would be a little bored... more
14 Aug 2012
“Wonderful site & location with all you can wish for”
We had two weeks in Teal cottage and Bussells farm was excellent. The location in the heart of Devon makes most of all attractions/landmarks etc. within an hours drive. The nearby city of Exeter... more
03 Aug 2012
“Great accomodation”
Very pleased with the accomodation- clean, spacious and quiet. The owners were very helpful. Good to have a games room when the weather wasn't good. Huge grassed area and play equipment for... more
“Great stay, with loads of space in a lovely part of Devon.”
We really enjoyed our stay at Bussells Farm. Everything was provided to make it an enjoyable week, from kitchen utensils and equipment to a selection of books and board games. The cream tea on... more
26 Jun 2012
“all you could want for a wonderful holiday at cherry cottage”
on arrival we were greated by andy and shown around the cottage. and what a cottage, 3 bedrooms, a big lounge with 2 & 3 seater couches.the kitching is massive with every thing you could want. and... more
20 Jun 2012
“Fabulous stay despite awful weather”
A really charming place with good space for the kids to play and good accommodation. Andy and Lucy and their dogs make you feel at home.
This was our second visit to Bussells and we really enjoyed ourselves. We received a warm welcome and the cottage was very well equipped. Our children loved the outdoor pool, the games room and the... more
29 May 2012
“Beautiful place!”
We've stayed at Bussel's Farm to visit Devon during the Devon Show. We came from the Netherlands'and we loved the cottages and the surroundings. We enjoyed our visit at Bussels... more
28 Apr 2012
“lovely cottage”
Location was great, in the middle of nowhere, down a tiny lane. Taxi into Exeter for dinner was about £15 so not too bad with a group of people. The cottage itself was proper... more
The cottages are clean and spacious in a great location. Booking was easy and the owners were very friendly - a lovely Devon cream tea on arrival!
20 Apr 2012
“very nice accommodation with friendly hosts”
This is our second stay at Bussells Farm and we are very happy with the comfort and cleanliness of the cottage. Friendly and very helpful hosts Andy and Lucy have again made our stay comfortable and... more
17 Apr 2012
“Relaxing break in beautiful countryside”
Stayed at Bussells farm for a short break with our 3 children, aged 15, 12 & 6. All of us loved the peace and quiet, and relaxed atmosphere around the farm. Our children loved the animals and the... more
A fantastic family holiday suits all children we have a baby and a two older children, cottage was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Beautiful location and very friendly owners. Lots... more
09 Jan 2012
“It was a perfect choice for a mother and son and twodogs”
in the heart of Devon countryside , near Killerton gardens , great cottage with beams , very comfortable beds , a huge kitchen well equipped , plenty of privacy , quiet at night , a pleasant and... more
05 Jan 2012
“Clean, pretty cottages in a beautiful setting”
We had a great time - there were over 30 adults staying in various cottages on the property, each one slightly different but all well equipped, pretty and of a good size. The setting was ideallic and... more
36 of us stayed at Bussells Farm for NY Eve 2011, and we could not have had a better time. The cottages are beautiful, and very well equiped, the setting is stunning with a lovely fishing lake which... more
19 Oct 2011
“Bussells the holiday to suit all needs.”
This was our 5th visit. we have stayed in Willow cottage each time. Willow is like home from home, very well equipped kitchen. The location is central for Dartmoor and Exmoor and beaches are not to... more
02 Oct 2011
“Double Birthday Celebrations”
We stayed here for a week and really enjoyed Bussells farm, if you are a fisherman you will be in heaven as you can fish right outside the cottage (sadly we are not)
Peacefull countryside location but still very close to the amenities of Exeter. All apartments big, clean and very well equipped , friendly owners
31 Aug 2011
“Devon holiday haven.....”
We have recenlty returned from a fabulous weeks stay at Bussells Farm cottages in Devon. We stayed in Mallard Cottage which was a beautifully kept, comfortable cottage with large farmhouse style... more
31 Aug 2011
“Perfect for a family stay”
Warm welcome from the owners. Place very clean and quiet. swimming pool heated. Would advise for anyone with children from toddlers to teenagers.
This is the second time we've stayed at Bussells and I'm sure we'll be back again. Everything from the welcoming Devon cream tea, the swimming pool, games room and fishing lakes were... more
25 Aug 2011
“Great rural location, loads of room, but a little basic inside for 4*?”
Superb rural location with heaps of garden, including swings and climbing frame, around the cottages for kids and great outdoor swimming facilities - good size, clean and smart. We were very lucky... more
23 Aug 2011
“Beautiful Setting, perfect base for a young family.”
Bussell's farm is a definite find. So much so that I've already started to recommend it to family and friends. The owners made us feel immediately welcome with a cream tea and plenty of... more
We took my 2 step children (aged 13 and 10) and my 2 children (aged 5 and 1) We stayed in Swan cottage which is the one on the end. We loved this cottage out of... more
17 Aug 2011
“Fantastic cottage/farm complex”
This holiday complex is a little off the beaten track, but it has all that you need to make a fantastic holiday. Cottage was very clean and had everything you needed, including washing up liquid &... more
15 Aug 2011
“Great”
Had a lovely week with my parents, teenage son and his teenage cousin. Property was exactly as described on the website, kitchen diner was lovely and spacious. Extremly clean, good quality towels,... more
We recently returned from a wonderful family holiday at Bussells Farm. The farm is set in a peaceful location which made for a truly relaxing stay, neither the adults or the children wanted to... more
We have just returned from a lovely week at Bussells farm, the cottage was spacious well equipped and clean, the owner was friendly, after we arrived we were treated to a lovely cream tea. My younger... more
08 Aug 2011
“Happy holiday in great accommodation”
Great cottage spacious and well equipped. Facilities met the needs and approval of 2 teenage boys and 2 dogs! Grounds well kept and fishing on the doorstep although not much caught by... more
“A wonderfully relaxing enjoyable stay in a superb location”
Have been coming to Bussells Farm for a number of years and have never been disappointed. The welcome is very warm (we especially enjoy the complementary cream tea, one of the highlights). The pool... more
03 Aug 2011
“Fantastic location - peaceful and quiet, with great views of surrounding countryside”
A truly lovely place to stay, so peaceful and totally relaxing! Great location with only a 10 min or so drive into Exeter. If your into fishing, the lakes adjoining the properties are good for... more
29 Jul 2011
“We felt very comfortable at Bussells Farm, a very quiet place excellent for families.”
Note: We are a family from Germany. So maybe some of my comments are "influenced" by this fact. Very warm reception (Devon cream tea with scones), very friendly owners quiet... more
Amazing place which caters for all individuals needs. Family orientated due to beautiful quiet location. Near to Exeter which is perfect yet in complete solitude away from urban life. Lakes are... more
25 Jul 2011
“Paradise in Devon”
Everything about this place was perfect, location, set up, we came to Devon for a friends wedding, we had a dog which was welcomed which is nice considering the farmer had his own dogs, a 5 year old... more
13 Jul 2011
“Lovely friendly and relaxing place”
We really enjoyed our stay,.the cottage was well equipped and very clean and comfortable.the pool was warm and well maintained.
Bussells Farm is situated in glorious countryside with views for miles, but only a few minutres drive from the local village and 10 minutes from Exeter. Delightful, well-furnished cottages. We... more
08 Jul 2011
“Perfect , relaxing, doesnt get much better!”
I have stayed at Bussells farm many times over the last few years, having stayed at many places in and around devon I have found this one by far the best. Beautifull location very friendly and... more
27 Jun 2011
“Excellent value in peaceful Devon”
We had a short term stay (3 nights) whilst attending a family wedding nearby and so didn't use many of the facilities which looked good. Very spacious and well fitted cottage. Great location (with a car) with helpful village shop reasonably close. Would certainly stay again.
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