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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Witheridge in Tiverton

from £61 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£425–£725 / week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

13 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

The charming stone and cob detached cottage is adjacent to the picturesque farm pond surrounded by trees. It lies in its enclosed garden with seating area and lovely views. The thick oak stable door takes you into the open plan triple aspect living room with massive oak beams, oak shutters, wood burner, comfortable sofas, 40" slimline TV/DVD player recorder, French door onto garden, underfloor heating, slate floor and impressive heavy oak staircase.

The custom designed kitchen has granite floor, granite work surfaces with lovely oak dining area and cupboards. Upstairs under the exposed roof trusses there is another cozy seating area with HiFi and a lovely view of the pond. All the flooring is waxed oak. Both double bedrooms have their own en suite facilities and are spacious and light and very comfortable. Apart from casement windows the Velux windows have remote control blinds operated by solar power.

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
The farmhouse with range of stone barns is surrounded by its own garden, arboretum, orchard, swimming pool and ancient pond which laps against the stone walls of the granary.

Inside the granary is the old two screw cider press and crusher, used every autumn to make cider and apple juice from our 10 acres of orchard. You are welcome to participate in this activity.

The cobbled court yard also contains the unique 18th century hen house still in use.

Further details

The 7 Kw Lorraine wood burner is the perfect way to heat the house due to the substantial insulation (free logs & kindling from the wood shed) but should it turn very cold during the winter months there is electric underfloor heating downstairs and programmable electric radiators in the bedrooms and heated towel rails in the shower rooms.

Conditions

The cottage is available all year on a weekly basis with shorter breaks also available in the low season.

A deposit of 30% is required before a reservation can be confirmed and the balance is due 4 weeks before arrival.

All bookings include linen and towels, which are changed weekly.

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Swimming Pool

The West Country / Devon region

The rolling wooded hills of Devon with small hedged fields and narrow lanes is ideally suited to grass growing and therefore livestock rearing. Our part of Devon is remote and therefore quiet and at night you can see the stars and hear the owls.

Due to the heavy soil the fields remain green all year round and there is abundant wildlife, including numerous red deer which roam freely on our fields. The wooded streams which border our land are perfect for taking quiet walks, picnics or for painting or photographing the varied landscape. Our weather comes from the south west and is usually mild even in winter.

The Tiverton / Witheridge area

Tiverton is a historic market town occupied by the Romans who used it as a base for their activities in the West country.

The local museum provides an interesting insight into this aspect of the town's history. Visit the castle with its famous tapestry hangings and the pannier market held Fridays and Saturdays. There is a newly built leisure centre and a cinema.

The river Exe passes through the town as does the Grand Western canal and horse drawn barge trips take you through the most picturesque countryside. Knightshayes and Killerton House, two National Trust houses with beautiful garden are close by and well worth a visit.

How to get there

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Pond Cottage lies halfway between the villages of Rackenford and Witheridge.

10 miles to the west of Tiverton, it is in one of the few remaining unspoilt areas in England and only 17 miles from the M5.

Detailed information on how to get from the A361 to the cottage will be supplied on booking.

Activities near Tiverton

Reviews

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25 May 2013

“Brilliant cottage for a relaxed holiday” I loved this place. The cottage itself is palatial - the living space and kitchen downstrairs are finished to a very high standard, with underfloor heating and a large TV and DVD player for nights in... more

08 Oct 2012

“Relaxing retreat in beautiful Devon surroundings” My husband and I stayed for two nights in October with my daughter, son in law and two year old grandson. As other reviewers have already said, John and Renate couldn't be more pleasant and... more

09 Sep 2012

“Ideal first family holiday” The ideal place for our first family holiday with our three month old daughter. From the minute we stepped out of the car we were greeted with a very warm welcome and I knew we were going to have a... more

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04 Sep 2012

“A Fantastic property in idyllic surroundings and welcoming owners.” Pond Cottage looked lovely from the pictures on the web site, and it really does live up to it's description. The interior was well equiped, beautifully maintained with good quality solid furniture. There was even a big flat screen telly and a DVD player which kept our (almost) teenage son happy. John and Renate are excellent hosts and obviously take a lot of care looking after the cottage and ensuring that their guests comfort is of upmost priority. They, even provided fresh produce from their vegetable garden, homemade jam and a much appreciated bottle of wine! The grounds around the cottage were lovely as were the views, especially from the master bedroom. The whole atmosphere was very relaxed and there was no restricitions on wondering around the gardens, grounds and farm. The ducks, hens and geese are friendly too and will happily let you feed them all day long. This place is definately worth a visit and is great value for money.

27 Aug 2012

“The best cottage in Devon” We have just returned from a delightful week at the charming Pond Cottage. The cottage's kitchen is excellent and the general furnishings are to a high standard; it has the benefit of two... more

20 Jul 2012

“Everything you could want for a relaxing holiday in glorious countryside experiencing farm life.” We had a fantastic week in this beautiful, well appointed cottage. Renate and John have thought of everything and were the perfect hosts; welcoming, kind and thoughtful. They showed us around their... more

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01 Jul 2012

“Lovely Getaway” I stayed at Pond Cottage with my mother and daughter (age 6). We all loved the excellently-appointed cottage, it was truly fully equipped and very comfortable. The owners are super-friendly and are... more

03 Jun 2012

“Great short break away from the rat race.” Great converted barn converted to a high standard. The owners John and Renate are really nice and welcoming. You are free to wonder around the farm and meet the sheep and lambs. The interior of the cottage is set up well with two double room with an en suite bathroom for each. Really useful if you are travelling as two couples. The lane that the satnav takes you down is a little narrow, however, the alternative one suggested by John was far better. If you want to get away from it all then this is excellent. We will be going back for a longer stay.

10 Nov 2011

“Devon at it's bucolic best.” John and Renate Huckle have thought of everything to make their guests welcome, comfortable, and happy. The cottage is spotless and well apppointed. The location is lovely for a 'get away' or for a family with young children. I stumbled on the cottage via the internet. What luck! My friend and I enjoyed every minute.

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29 Sep 2011

“a perfect vacation home” This beautiful holiday home more than lived up to the pictures and information on the advertisment. The views from the windows of sheep, geese, beautiful gardens and the pond were... more

20 Sep 2011

“Perfect” I searched the web for the perfect place and I found it.. Frequently the pictures don't live up to your expectations. But Pond Farm certainly does that and more. The cottage is wonderfully... more

03 Sep 2011

“beautiful house, beautiful grounds, amazing hosts!” We are going to find it hard to top this holiday, we are just back home today and I wish we weren't home and had another week! The property is lovingingly decorated and cared for, and very homely, and you truly want for nothing, the owners have thought of everything! The beds are really comfy, and the house was extremely clean and tidy, and has quality "white goods" and furniture!.. We have thoroughly enjoyed walking freely through the many fields surrounding the cottage, with the sheep and through the orchards!.. The children (aged 5, and 2) have enjoyed being able to wake up to the sound of the ducks and sheep, and to walk freely with the sheep, chickens and ducks!... Our son also liked the newts by the pool/pond area! We also much appreciated the "little extras" in the evenings (that you do not find at many other holiday homes) such as the board games, books and dvds! We also enjoyed the table tennis! The owners also live on the farm, and were very accomodating, kind and helpful, they made us feel very welcome!... Thankyou John and Renate for the best holiday!... And of course the much appreciated jam, eggs and wine on arrival!... We will be recommending you to friends and family, and hope to come stay again sometime in the future! Kayleigh , James and family.

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01 Mar 2011

“The ultimate luxurious peaceful farm break - peiece of heaven on earth” What a find!!! To be honest I almost dont want to review it and keep it a hidden secret for ourselves - but then I think of all the families and couples who will be missing out on all this fun!... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	13 Apr 13	24 May 13	500£ 500	90£ 90	90£ 90	2 Nights
	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	550£ 550	90£ 90	90£ 90	2 Nights
	29 Jun 13	27 Jul 13	625£ 625	-	-	1 Week
Summer holidays	27 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	725£ 725	-	-	1 Week
	31 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	525£ 525	90£ 90	90£ 90	2 Nights
	28 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	425£ 425	85£ 85	-	2 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	13 Apr 13	24 May 13	525£ 525	90£ 90	90£ 90	2 Nights
	30 May 13	29 Jun 13	575£ 575	90£ 90	90£ 90	2 Nights
	29 Jun 13	27 Jul 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
Summer holidays	27 Jul 13	31 Aug 13	725£ 725	-	-	1 Week
	31 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	550£ 550	90£ 90	90£ 90	2 Nights
	28 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	450£ 450	90£ 90	-	2 Nights

The property does not have weekend tariffs.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Payment methods for late bookings can be arranged over the telephone.

Short breaks are welcome (min. 2 nights stay).

PLEASE NOTE THESE PRICES ARE CORRECT I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TRIPADVISOR ADVERTISING OTHER PRICES, SORRY1

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