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Challacombe holiday cottage rental with internet access, walking, fireplace and TV

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1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
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Nearest beach 16 km
Child friendly
Car advised
Pet friendly
Private garden

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Relax, at Exmoor Cottage Holidays, in front of the log-burning stove, or dine al fresco on the decking outside this charming cottage which is all on one level, ideal for couples & pets, and anyone who may have difficulty with stairs. Wisteria Cottage is in a peaceful village (Challacombe) location and is very warm and comfortable with character features, enclosed garden and patio, large children's play area and just five minutes walk from a shop and pub.

Wisteria Cottage (part of "Town Tenement Farm") is very cosy and snug, having recently been renovated from a barn to modern standards (including full double-glazing and very highly insulated). There is a large sitting room with log-burning stove, comfortable seating and Freeview TV. There are large folding doors to a decking overlooking a lovely enclosed garden with a picnic table.

There is a well-equipped kitchen/dining room with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer-dryer, a generous king-size double bedroom (which can be made into a twin) and a lovely shower-room with a large shower cubicle, hand-basin & WC.

No-one can get bored at Wisteria Cottage. If the free WiFi and nearly 100 Freeview TV channels aren't enough there are many books, games & DVD's, and three acres of grounds to explore; with wild-flower meadows, wildlife pond; and a delightful walk up and around Humphrey's Hill, where there are lovely views of Exmoor, perfect for a picnic.

A cot and high chair are usually available to hire (£5 each), a fire guard and safety gate are available free of charge, and towel sets available for hire (£5 per set comprising bath towel and hand towel) - all subject to availability - please check well in advance and book early if available.

Pets are very welcome £20 per stay/per pet, payable on arrival. The types and numbers of pets MUST be mentioned in advance, preferably in the Message To Owner section of the Booking Request. Not all pets will be welcome and there are number limits - please check in advance. Hand-soap, cleaning materials and tea towels are provided, and a welcome pack with a few essentials (until you can get to a shop) including a basket of logs & kindling, tea, coffee, sugar, fresh milk, bin bag, toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner & matches.

Wisteria Cottage is in the quiet and peaceful village of Challacombe and within the Exmoor National Park. Within 300 yards is an excellent pub with award-winning food and real ales, and a handy general shop and Post Office. Challacombe has excellent local walks and is an ideal central location from which to explore Exmoor, the sandy beaches of Woolacombe and Croyde, and the spectacular coastline of North Devon & Somerset.

Wisteria Cottage is one of five holiday cottages (known as "Exmoor Cottage Holidays") converted from a former farm. The cottages form a 'U' shape around a charming courtyard and each has a log burning stove and an enclosed garden. The other four cottages (sleeping 1-6 people) are also available, look under "Challacombe". The owners, John & Melanie Moore, live just next door and like to greet all customers personally. We are usually available most days help you plan your day.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: King Bed
1 Shower room

Families

Great for children of all ages
Pets welcome
High chair available

Access

Parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Private garden
Climbing frame
Swing set
Deck
Internet access

Central heating
Fireplace
Cooker
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Clothes dryer
Iron
High chair available
TV
DVD player
Linen provided

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Interaction with guest

The owners of Exmoor Cottage Holidays, John & Melanie, live just next door and welcome each guest personally. We are available most days to help you get the very most from your stay. We have lived in the area since 1997 and can advise the best walks, places to visit, restaurants, local attractions, etc. and show you them on an Ordnance Survey map (which you may borrow). We can help light the fire in your cottage, show you how to keep it going, and we sometimes have some special offers just for our guests.

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Wisteria Cottage. Log stove, enclosed garden, Free WiFi & parking, pets welcome – Home 579370

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Wisteria Cottage. Log stove, enclosed garden, Free WiFi & parking, pets welcome – Home 579370

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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £100.00

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

Please note that all bookings of Wisteria Cottage are subject to Exmoor Cottage Holidays terms and conditions (shown below the availability calendar and in the rental agreement made available on the booking page). Prices given do not include pets (£20 each per stay) or towel hire (£5 for a bath & hand towel).

About the owner

Melanie And John M.

Average reply time:: 2 hours 38 minutes
Calendar updated:: 10 Mar 2024
Years listed:: 10
Based in:: United Kingdom

Languages spoken: English

This Cottage has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps 2. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 12 Aug 2013. Located in Exmoor National Park, it has 58 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £557 to £1065.

The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 10 Mar 2024.

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Harriet W

Camelford, United Kingdom

Perfect accommodation for myself and dogs

Jun 2023

One of the best holiday cottage experiences I have ever had. Town Tenement Farm is a peaceful and beautiful location and the cottage was very well equipped and extremely comfortable . Lots of informat… More

Reviewed 22 Jun 2023

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Owner's reply:

Wow! thank you for this great review of your stay in our Wisteria Cottage. It is always our pleasure to welcome guests personally, to be sure that everything is OK., and is lovely to chatter with guests during their stay, we often can advise of things to see and do, and we learn of new things too! We welcome dogs in all of our cottages and it is a real bonus when we get to pet and play with guests dogs. Challacombe has some lovely walks and, as you say, the ford is good for a paddle. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Please accept our apologies for not responding sooner, we did not get a notification that you had written a review.

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Loulabelle138

Bristol, United Kingdom

Welcoming hosts - peaceful location

Aug 2021

I booked my parents into Wisteria Cottage and we stayed in Garden Cottage. Melanie greeted us on arrival with the warmest of welcomes and was very knowledgeable on suggesting walks, places to visit a… More

Reviewed 2 Sep 2021

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Owner's reply:

Gosh, such a great review, thank you. We are really happy that you and your parents enjoyed your stay at Exmoor Cottage Holidays. It is our pleasure to chatter with and advise guests, to help them to make the best of each visit. We are glad that you found the little extras to be useful, alongside the basics we try to have a few things to make your stay a bit easier. Thank you for mentioning them. Since covid bookings are essential at the fab Black Venus. As you say there is a delightful stream through the village - great fun for dogs and children to paddle in. With 5 cottages around our courtyard, each with an enclosed garden, we are good for families with or without pets. We look forward to seeing you in December. Best wishes Melanie and John

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291mrss

Bath, United Kingdom

Well appointed cottage in amazing location

Jul 2021

A perfect base for exploring Exmoor . Wisteria Cottage has everything you need and an enclosed garden for our dogs. It’s comfortable , clean , quiet and the hosts John and Melanie are welcoming … More

Reviewed 3 Aug 2021

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Owner's reply:

Thank you for your great review - we are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay in our Wisteria Cottage and that you found our information book helpful. We try to include useful info to enhance our guests stay. As you say, we really are a great base for exploring Exmoor - so many lovely walks, including some direct from the door. The Black Venus is great too and just a short walk away. We look forward to welcoming you back to Exmoor Cottage Holidays soon. Best wishes Melanie and John

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Perfect

Jul 2021

We would like to thank Mel and John for the perfect cottage we had the pleasure of staying in .The pub only 2mins away served the best burger I have ever had and staff are very polite and helpful. We … More

Reviewed 28 Jul 2021

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Owner's reply:

Thank you for your great review. We are really glad that you enjoyed your stay in our Wisteria Cottage and thank you for your kind words - we are always happy to help! The pub is great (excellent everything but we agree the burger is delicious) - and the walk alongside the stream is lovely too. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Melanie and John

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AAstn65

Dorset, United Kingdom

Lovely cottage great location

May 2021

My stay in Wisteria cottage was lovely. Perfect location for many attractions. For me the location was perfect for walking and wildlife watching and exploring the history locally , but equally short d… More

Reviewed 27 May 2021

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Owner's reply:

We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay in our Wisteria Cottage and thank you for your lovely review. With walks from the door and an abundance of wildlife we really are in a great location, and as you say just a short drive from the coast too. It was our pleasure chatting with you, we are always happy to share our local knowledge with guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes Melanie and John

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Melanie and John (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Melanie and John (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Melanie and John (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Melanie and John the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Melanie and John (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Melanie and John (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Melanie and John (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Melanie and John (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Melanie and John (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Melanie and John (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Melanie and John (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Melanie and John (the owner) a message.

If Melanie and John (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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