Just a snippet of the fabulous views you can enjoy from Backswood Cottage. This is from the first floor balcony.
Welcome to Backswood Cottage.
Step out of bedroom 1 onto the lower decked area. Perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee.
The sitting-room is super comfy, complemented by a toasty wood-burner.
Step into bedroom 1 and enjoy the superb views which hit you instantly.
The fully equipped and well appointed kitchen.
Step into Backswood Cottage, kick off your shoes and prepare to be wowed!
The sitting-room is the perfect zone to really relax and unwind after an action packed day.
Light the wood-burner and relax, planning tomorrow's adventures.
The dining area perches neatly on the outskirts of the kitchen. A lovely light and airy spot to enjoy any meal.
The kitchen links you neatly to the first floor, where bedroom 2 awaits.
Bedroom 1 is simply stunning and home to this super-king size bed, which can be made into two singles on request.
Morning coffee will have never tasted so good.
Simply stunning views over the owners' private land and grounds.
Bedroom 1 is spacious and airy. With a TV to complement those lazy mornings in bed. Please be aware of the step down into bedroom 1.
And relax.........
Beautiful touches can be found throughout this beautiful retreat.
En suite shower-room to bedroom 1.
Enjoy a power shower following an action packed day of relaxing.
Venture upstairs to bedroom 2, which is equally stunning.
Another fabulous spot to enjoy a touch of al fresco dining. Watching the sun go down in this magical spot before retiring to bed is a real treat.
Now that's what I call a view!
Picture perfect setting at Backswood Cottage from bedroom 2.
Bedroom 2 is also super spacious and welcoming. Plenty of space to really make yourself at home.
Bedroom 2 has an en suite bathroom.
A bubble bath is the perfect way to end the day.
Bedroom 2's en suite also has a shower cubicle for super flexibility.
Superb and thoughtful touches can be enjoyed throughout this fabulous retreat.
Enjoying a glass of something tasty in the summer-house (which is shared with The Pottery) is the best way to start or finish the day.
Relax in comfort in the beautiful summer-house.
The summer-house is cleverly tucked away in the hedgerow.
Welcome to the magical 'Bunnies Nature Garden'.
So much colour bursting out in this special garden.
Each and every feature has been cleverly designed from raw materials.
A lovely spot to catch some shade and listen to the water trickling in the water feature.
Enjoy hours of wandering through this stunning and super creative nature garden.
This beautiful pond is teeming with life.
The wildflowers and long grassy areas make this a heaven on earth for the local wildlife and insect community.
Super structures throughout this beautiful area.
The views out over the rolling countryside can be enjoyed from Bunnies Nature Garden too.
Say hello to a handful of your nosey neighbours in the field below.
Oodles of parking within the designated courtyard for Backswood Cottage.
As you enter the grounds, this is the first sight you will have of the cottage. Please follow the path round to the right to your parking area.
Venturing out and about, head to the beautiful east Devon coast and the stunning beach at Branscombe.
The fabulous town of Tiverton is under five miles away and is most certainly a great day out for all generations.
Exmoor is super stunning and is most certainly worth a trip out to. Paddling in these beautiful low level rivers is such a treat, especially on a hot day.
The landscapes are breathtaking up on Exmoor. For the walkers and explorers, you will find a slice of heaven on Exmoor.
Venture over to Sidmouth. Spend a day on the beach and a trip up Jacobs Ladder.
The stunning south Devon coastline is also worth the car journey. So many hot spots, attractions and superb sights can be enjoyed along this stunning coastline.
Backswood Cottage
57013 miles S of Tiverton | Sleeps 4 + cot*
7 Nights from £831
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
Situated in a stunning location on the edge of the river, this pub has got to be one of the prettiest in Devon. Offering everything from light lunches to a full restaurant menu - with a choice of places to dine.
Nearby beach
This is a wide sandy and shingle beach with good access and parking nearby. Jacobs Ladder leads down to the beach from Connaught Gardens, a lovely place to take in the view. A great family beach, you'll find lots of facilities and cafes nearby. Dogs are allowed year round at the easterly end of the beach.
Nearby walk
The Exe Valley Way is an epic 45 mile walk through the heart of Devon. This small section will take you through lush countryside, woodland and riverside. Take a look at the devon.gov.uk website for full details.
Nearby town
Tiverton is set on the Exe and Lowman rivers in a circular layout, now jealously guarded by the planners. Best known for John Heathcoat who set up his 19th Century textile factory with a few wool frames after escaping the luddites in Loughborough, the industry prospered and he built nearby Knighthayes Court as his mansion - now open to visitors with the National Trust. Tiverton Castle is in the centre of the town.
September 2012
Nice town with all the required services. Pannier market with different wares each day.
May 2009
Historic market town with some very interesting buildings - venerable Tiverton Castle, magnificent St. Peter`s Church, three medieval almshouses, Old Blundells, Tiverton Museum of Mid Devon Life, baroque St. George`s Church. A great base for a holiday as such easy motoring access to Dartmoor, Exmoor, North and South coast beaches, Exeter. Good restaurants in the town, and excellent pubs in local villages.
Also nearby
A wonderful Gothic pile with stunning formal gardens and beautiful interiors. The walled garden provides produce for the Stables restaurant where you can watch the gardeners at work or explore the woodland walks.
September 2020
Knightshayes
Interesting house surrounded by magnificent gardens.
May 2014
Free parking and walk for dog
We couldn't go in as we had the dog with us, but the car park was free and there's a nice woodland walk off the car park where dogs can walk off the lead. Nice setting and surrounding countryside.
September 2012
Stunning
One of the best national trust properties we've ever been to, something for all ages. The gardens are fantastic and offer both formal and woodland styles. Well worth a visit!
May 2012
Beautiful gardens!
The gardens are the jewel of this property, with many different areas; woodland, formal garden, meadow, parkland and a stunning restored kitchen garden which provides produce for the lovely stables restaurant. Highly recommended and really easy access from the M5.
July 2010
One of the finest surviving Gothic Revival houses, this rare example of the work of eccentric architect William Burges has extraordinary medieval romantic interiors. The beautiful garden includes a kitchen garden.
April 2009
Glorious garden. Monster house, but interesting contents.
July 2008
Good National Trust property
Interesting house and gardens, even kept the kids going for two hours.
Originally built for Henry I, this castle encompasses 900 years of history. Worth a visit to see the romantic ruins and beautiful walled gardens and you can book a stay through Classic Cottages as there are several cottages and apartments available. Tours can be booked in advance, with limited availability.
March 2010
You can even stay here through Classic Cottages!
May 2009
A really nice place for children to visit, very hands on. Visitors can try on Civil War armour, see the medieval loos, learn about the 900 years of history, the ghosts, secret passages; beautiful garden. Very moderate admission prices, and excellent value for money. Free visitor parking inside.
A fine example of 18th Century architecture, Killerton House is home to a vast collection of period costumes - 9,000 items in all - spanning the fashions of the past 200 years. The gardens are the star of the show at Killerton. Beautiful all year round, they put on a wonderful display of rhododendrons and magnolias, set against the backdrop of Devon's rolling countryside. Open-air theatre is hosted here during the summer.
February 2014
Really great for out of season walks - acres of woodland on the hill behind the house - discover that the hill is actually an iron age fort ! make sure you wear wellies at this time of year !
May 2011
wonderful gardens, beautifully maintained and worth a visit.
July 2010
One of Devon's great estates, Killerton was given to the National Trust by Sir Richard Acland. The famous garden was created by John Veitch and is beautiful all year round.
January 2009
A National Trust property with beautiful gardens in rolling Devon countryside. Lovely for a walk in any season.
- J M Wynne
Great for when you really want to slow the pace of life - horse drawn narrowboat trips on the Grand Western Canal. Built in 1814, the canal is now a Local Nature Reserve, home to an abundance of wildlife including otters, dragonflies, kingfishers and swans. Sit back, relax and enjoy the last horse drawn barge in the South West.
September 2012
Worth a visit
Nice way to pass an hour or so, couple of tea rooms and an easy stroll along - good for pushchairs and lots of ducks and swans to spot!
July 2008
A mellow trip on the canal
A pleasant hour and a half. The kids loved the shire horse and the Dad's enjoyed the bar!
Set deep in the north Devon countryside, The Rosemoor estate was once the home of Lady Anne Palmer. Lady Anne developed a passion for plants when she met noted plantsman Colllingwood Ingram while recuperating from measles in Spain. Over the next 30 years, she travelled the world to collect specimens for her garden, which she gave to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1988. The estate now comprises 65 acres of land, which includes rose gardens, a winter garden, a fruit and vegetable garden, a formal garden, woodlands, and many stream and lakeside plantings, making Rosemoor an enchanting place to visit whatever the season.
May 2026
Fantastic Rosemoor
Not having visited before, wasn’t sure what to expect. It is beautiful, with so many different gardens. In May it is looking perfect. Lots of seating everywhere which was welcome for us ‘oldies’. The cafe and restaurant are very good. Found all the staff helpful and friendly. We were so impressed we joined the RHS!
September 2025
Rosemoor RHS garden
For lovers of gardening Rosemoor is a MUST and well worth the 1 hour drive from Croyde.
November 2023
Beautiful gardens
Amazing place to visit even in the rain!! Beautiful gardens, credit to the staff! We had lunch in the restaurant which was amazing too - well worth the visit!!
October 2023
Fabulous place, outstanding gardens
A return visit for us.
An exceptional day out if you love nature and gardens. We were lucky our visit coincided with the Festival of Apples in October. Beautiful place and everything offered is of the highest standard.
July 2023
Fanstastic
Spent the best part of the day exploring the walks around the estate and through the fabulous formal and informal gardens, plenty of seating in the grounds to appreciate the flowers, plants and trees, choice of refreshment options from snacks to restaurant, a very good shop and parking very easy, worth the effort to visit.
August 2022
Gorgeous day out
As an RHS member and regular visit to Hyde Hall I’ve been keen to visit the other gardens so when on holiday nearby, a visit to Rosemoor was a must. It is truly fabulous, we visited on a beautiful, sunny, summer day so we saw it at it’s best but I can see how there is interest whatever time of year you visit.
The staff are friendly and we received a great welcome and explanation of the layout when we arrived, such a lovely touch.
The garden is split into two parts, Lady Anne’s garden which has beautiful trees and planting best seen at a gentle stroll and the more formal gardens laid our directly near the entrance which are also stunning. The cool garden was gorgeous especially on a hot day.
August 2021
Stunning gardens
Beautiful selection of show gardens and fabulous fruit and vegetable gardens. Well worth a visit and a cream tea
July 2021
Rosemoor RHS
Well worth a visit and 25 minutes from Forest View. Beautiful well kept gardens.
June 2021
Mr
Lovely
February 2009
Beautiful, well-managed gardens, well worth a visit whatever the season.
October 2008
The garden is absolutely gorgeous and very well looked after. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and the restaurant had great locally sourced food. A great day out for adults and children.
August 2008
Roses Galore!
The rose collection - one of the largest in the West Country - is very impressive. In full bloom in the summer, the scent of over 2,000 flowers is quite sensational. The Rose Weekend, held in June, was very informative, with advice on growing your own, as well as walks and activities for children.
Articles | From around the area
Places to Go
Best beaches in Devon
Food and Drink
Best places to eat in North Devon
Things to do
Best walks in Devon
Things to do
