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Otter’s Holt (1740)


3 miles N of Tiverton | Sleeps 4 + cot | Price Band G (£342 - £816)

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The exterior of Otter's Holt, next to the Owners' thatched home.

Picture 1 of 30. The exterior of Otter's Holt, next to the Owners' thatched home.

 
 
 
The exterior of Otter's Holt, next to the Owners' thatched home.Looking back from across the valley towards the rear of Otter's Holt, to the right of the Owners' home.The unusual staircase is built from cob strengthened by a willow mesh inside, and the wood-burner is built into its base.
 
This unique and tactile wall incorporates the wood-burner and is a stunning feature.Another view across the sitting-room.The courtyard at the side of the cottage is surrounded by a tile-topped, traditionally constructed cob wall, and leads round to the back garden.
 
A view of the sitting/dining-room from the top of the staircase.The kitchen units, with granite worktops, are beautifully constructed from reclaimed timber.Extremely well-equipped, the kitchen boasts a huge American-style fridge.
 
This bedroom has lovely doors to the garden.Another view from the downstairs bedroom.The ground floor bedroom is spacious and tranquil.
 
The beroom upstairs is tucked beneath the eaves and has a separate WC and wash-basin. This picture shows the room set up as a double. (Bedroom 2).Looking into the upstairs bedroom from the doorway.The upstairs bedroom has an en-suite WC.
 
The large entrance hall is ideal for storing coats and boots - and for drying off a muddy dog!The bathroom on the ground floor is bright and contemporary.The cottage has bespoke doors and lovely details.
 
The side view of the cottage. Both windows are to the sitting-room which is double height.The Owner breeds Dexter cattle - the new calves are very small and very cute!All sorts of animals live on the farm - this is a three week old baby cashmere goat.
 
Twins!A rare new arrival at the farm. This is a Red Riggit heiffer calf.Looking back towards the cottage from one of the meadows.
 
The River Exe, viewed from the bridge not far from the cottage.Knightshayes Court is the nearest National Trust property.The gardens at Killerton House, another National Trust property for an outing.
 
Bickleigh Castle is on the other side of Tiverton.The east Devon coast is an easy drive away.Picture 30 of 30. Visit the Explore Nearby tab for maps and information about the things to do near this property.
 

Set in the beautiful Exe Valley in 30 acres of woodland and riverside meadows (see photograph), Otter’s Holt has been sensitively renovated by the Owners, who live next door in their 15th Century thatched farmhouse and whose commitment to conservation has earned them Natural England’s prestigious Higher Level Stewardship award, for managing their smallholding using traditional methods. The former cider barn, constructed largely from sustainable building materials, boasts under-floor heating, a wood-burner, LCD television and wireless broadband. One bedroom is tucked beneath the eaves upstairs (tall people beware), the other is downstairs next to the beautifully fitted kitchen. Beyond the enclosed garden wildlife abounds, and you might even glimpse an otter in the river, 100 yards away across a field – but beware, the water is sometimes deep and fast-flowing. Guests will also enjoy the Owners’ animals, including rare breed cattle, sheep, chickens, cashmere goats and several friendly dogs! The property has a private water supply (regularly tested) and a brand new eco-friendly state of the art woodchip heating system.

Ground Floor

Entrance hall. Sitting/Dining-room with TV, DVD player and wood-burner. Kitchen/Breakfast-room with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble-drier, dishwasher and CD player. Bedroom 1 with ‘zip and link’ (double or twin) beds and satellite TV. Bathroom with bath, fitted shower, WC and wash-basin.

First Floor

Bedroom 2 with ‘zip and link’ (double or twin) beds. Separate WC and wash-basin.

Facilities & Services

Inclusive Electricity. Heating – automated woodchip-fired CH. Logs for wood-burner. Duvets. Towels. Travel cot. High chair. Stair-gate. Broadband.

Miscellaneous

  • Private parking for 2 cars.
  • Garden furniture and barbecue.
  • Shop 4m.
  • Pub 3m.
  • Public telephone 2m.
  • Regret no smoking.
  • Dogs welcome (1 only).
  • Arrive/Depart Friday.
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2012 Short Breaks

Otter’s Holt is available for Winter, Spring, Autumn, Christmas and New Year Short Breaks for 3 to 6 nights.

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