Martinhoe holiday cottage rental with internet access

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  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Nearest beach 2 km
  • Not suitable for children
  • Car essential
  • Pet friendly

From the owner

2 well behaved pets welcome at a cost of £20 per animal. Please contact us before booking to arrange.

Sleeps two – Gardener’s cottage has a kitchen, bathroom, sitting room, bedroom with a choice of king size or twin beds and private patio with seating and wonderful views. Outside there is a fully enclosed shared garden with garden furniture.

In the heart of the Exmoor National Park this single storey cottage offers a peaceful and idyllic setting less than a mile from the coast and within a 10 minute downhill walk of Hunters Inn – one of Exmoor’s most famous character Inn’s in the picturesque Heddon Valley. This delightful cottage is tucked into an Exmoor hillside overlooking the splendour of the Exmoor National Park with views across the Valley and out to sea.

One of only three cottages approached by a private driveway, Gardener’s Cottage offers an ideal base for those wishing to explore this wonderful part of Devon by foot, horse or car. A covered front patio leads directly into the open plan comfortable living/ dining room with fireplace and wood burning stove. The kitchen has everything you will need for preparing meals. An attractive bedroom at the front of the cottage offering flexible sleeping with either a kingsize or twin beds offers distant sea views along the Heddon Valley and a spacious bathroom with bath and walk-in shower completes the accommodation.

The cottage offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and an opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of the surrounding countryside including enjoying the wonderful views down the valley and out to sea. Footpaths offering truly inspiring walks along along the nearby sea cliffs provide spectacular views of the coastline, while the route of the Heddon River through the wooded valley bottom to Heddons Mouth beach are all on your doorstep. The local area offers many famous beauty spots such as the twin coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, the Doone Valley, Watersmeet and Porlock Weir. Magnificent high cliffs, and hidden sand and shingle coves can be found all along the dramatic Exmoor coast whilst wide sandy surfing beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde are a short drive away.

Accommodation: Ground floor: Living/dining room with wood burning stove, SmartTV with Freesat, DVD player and DAB Radio with dock for I-Phone. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and slimline dishwasher. Use of freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and payphone in shared utility area. Bedroom 1 with Twin beds or Kingsize (whichever is preferred), DAB radio/alarm and ensuite bathroom with bath, separate walk in shower, WC and basin.

Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil central heating. Wood burning stove. No smoking. Free Superfast Wi-Fi available. 2 pets welcome at a cost of £20 per animal. Travel cot available. Garden furniture. Shared utility room. Private parking for 1 car. Arrival time 4pm . Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed 2 Single Beds
  • 1 En suite

Families

  • Not suitable for children
  • Pets welcome

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Internet access
  • Satellite TV

Interaction with guest

Keys are left in a key safe at the property. We live nearby and can be easily contacted if guests have any questions or require assistance. There are guest information folders in all cottages and lots of literature about things to do in North Devon.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

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

Partial refund

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

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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50% refund50% 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
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

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: £75.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

2 well behaved dogs are welcome at a charge of £20 per animal

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About the owner

Alan H.
Calendar updated:
04 May 2024

Years listed:
5

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 21 Jun 2018. Located in Exmoor National Park, it has 6 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £493 to £911.
The property’s calendar was last updated on 04 May 2024.
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Go03275829186

Amazing place.
Jun 2023

Absolutely lovely, so good we have rebooked for next year, everything you need, very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed 28 Sep 2023

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Susan_A1957
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Fabulous cottage in idyllic setting
Jul 2022

Gamekeeper's Cottage is one of the Cleave Cottages at Martinhoe. Alan and James are excellent communicators, professional and personable. No detail is spared, everything is spotlessly clean and… More 

Reviewed 22 Jul 2022

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Owner's reply:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We really do appreciate it and are both so glad you enjoyed your stay in Gamekeeper's Cottage and the Heddon Valley. We hope to see you again soon.

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Jet644636

Excellent cottage
Aug 2021

Excellent cottage, well equipped with great attention to detail. Fabulous location for some beautiful walks by the coast.

Reviewed 22 Aug 2021

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Owner's reply:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a positive review. We can't tell you how much we appreciate it. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay in Gardener's Cottage and hope to see you again one day soon.

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maryc940
Rochester, United Kingdom

Absolute gem!
Jul 2021

We enjoyed a wonderful week in Gardeners Cottage which is set in the most peaceful and stunning location. It is spotlessly clean with a well-equipped kitchen, huge bathroom and comfy bed. There is a… More 

Reviewed 27 Jul 2021

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Owner's reply:
Hi Mary. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. It really is reviews like this that make all the hard work worthwhile. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay in our corner of North Devon and hope to see you again soon.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Jot422016
Surrey, United Kingdom

Ideal Stay in Exmoor!
May 2021

We loved our stay at the cottage which felt like a home-away-from-home for us and our two small dogs. From the spacious and clean accommodation to the fully equipped kitchen, large bathroom with a fan… More 

Reviewed 16 May 2021

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Owner's reply:
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Gardener's Cottage and that you had a lovely holiday. We certainly look forward to welcoming you back. Thank you for choosing to book with us.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

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

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Send Alan (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.

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

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

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Why can't I call Alan (the owner) before booking?

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How do damage deposits work?

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.

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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 Alan (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 Alan (the owner) a message.

If Alan (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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