Cottage in pretty village, easy access to Exeter, Torquay + coast + countryside

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Well equipped light, bright kitchen/diner with Rangemaster cooker)

Lounge showing feature staircase and woodburning stove for those cosy nights in

Rangemaster oven and full complement of herbs, spices, etc

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2 bedroomsSleeps 3

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Barbecue grill
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Outdoor Space

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Kennford, Nr Exeter, ENG

Exeter's Historic Quayside
‪8 min drive‬
Exeter Cathedral
‪9 min drive‬
Powderham Castle
‪13 min drive‬
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed

Bathroom

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Cherry Tree Cottage is a charming cobb cottage in a village setting, in the heart of the Kenn Valley, and only 5 miles from the city of Exeter. The convenient location, just off the A38/A380 "Crossroads to Devon", gives easy access in any direction - the coast within (15 minutes) inc Torquay, the Exe Estuary Cycling and Walking trails (which runs from Dawlish up to Exeter and Topsham and onto Exmouth), the East for the Jurassic Coast (15 minutes), the stunning Dartmoor National Park (20 minutes), the stunning Teign Valley (15 minutes), The English Riviera, Torquay and Paignton (25 minutes), Plymouth (25 Minutes) and North Devon (1 hour), etc.
The property has 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 single (sleeps 3). It has an Inglenook fireplace and Woodburning stove , a Rangemaster cooker to complete the beautiful homely country kitchen/diner, dishwasher and washer/dryer. The wet room is beautifully finished with Italian travertine tiles. The hand-made oak staircase is a particular feature of the property. There is a peaceful and pretty cottage garden where you can sit out and enjoy a glass of wine!
The village has a friendly pub just 100 metres from the door, and just a mile away is the Ley Arms, a 12th Century thatched pub. We also have The Wobbly Wheel cafe open daily for breakfast and lunch. The Wobbly wheel also sells milk, eggs and bread (open 8am to 430pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 430pm on Sundays).

Property manager

Jacqui Warrender

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Exeter

Located in Exeter, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Dartmoor National Park and Devon Cliffs Beach. Topsham Pool and Topsham Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, cycling, and hiking/biking trails.

Kennford, Nr Exeter, ENG

What's nearby

Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
Exeter's Historic Quayside - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
Exeter Cathedral - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
University of Exeter - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
Powderham Castle - 13 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

Newcourt Station - 8 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪The Devon Hotel and Carriages - ‬4 min drive
‪Nando's - ‬7 min drive
‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
‪Countess Wear Beefeater - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in pretty village, easy access to Exeter, Torquay + coast + countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in pretty village, easy access to Exeter, Torquay + coast + countryside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in pretty village, easy access to Exeter, Torquay + coast + countryside?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in pretty village, easy access to Exeter, Torquay + coast + countryside located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Go Ape Haldon and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Haldon Forest Park. Pynes Hill Estate and Exeter's Historic Quayside are also within 6 mi (10 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Sep 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exeter University Short Stay

Jacqui was lovely and even accommodated our early arrival so that we could drop off bags and head off to the Rugby match. Lovely cottage well situated for easy access to Exeter and surrounding areas.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rozella V.

Sep 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacatio

We really enjoyed our stay. The welcoming scones and clotted cream were great, the valuable information they provided before and after we arrived. The cottage was very comfortable and the nearby pub and store were valuable. I would recommend to anyone. Nice central location for exploring.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

Jun 4, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Cherry Tree cottage is lovely! Jacqui and Paul were such wonderful hosts and provided a cozy place to stay. They were so helpful with their knowledge of local places of interest for hiking, biking, and eating and so gracious in making me feel well taken care of. Really enjoyed getting to know them and the area.

Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Nov 18, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You will not be disappointed.

We stayed at this wonderful cosy cottage for a long weekend. It was amazing, . I cannot recommend enough. Everything was 5 star including the village were it is situated. We have booked our return stay already. Cant wait xxx

10/10 Excellent

Murray D.

Mar 21, 2018

Cob Cottage was a pefect fit

This cottage was a perfect fit for my needs- close and convenient by car to U of Exeter to visit; small village had everything I needed. The accommodations were accurately described in the brochure and the place was clean, bright and ready to step right in. Directions for appliances were clear; expectations were clear. The owner met us on the first day and was quite helpful- her suggestions for two different day trips were right on target. Beautiful setting for a week long visit.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE C.

Oct 13, 2016

Beautiful cottage in tranquil village close to Exeter. Exceeded all our expectations.

Lovely cottage in a very friendly village. Everything we needed was supplied and well maintained. Hosts provided incredible information about the area, and we did one of the recommended hikes in Topsham. Local pub and general store doors away, where we were able to get all the supplies we needed. Perfect cottage for 2 or 3 people. Would highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Sep 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in Devon

We enjoyed our second stay in Cherry tree cottage. It is very cosy with lots of character. It is clean,comfortable and well equipped, with everything you need. Although we weren't lucky with the weather this time, the garden is lovely to sit out in when it's nice. The host made us welcome, with a cream tea and milk in the fridge. The location is good with easy access to many places to visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Jun 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Devon

A delightful cottage in a quiet charming village of Kennford. Very comfy cottage, excellent linens, great kitchen. Our hostess Jacki was very helpful and the check in process was smooth and easy. Would highly recommend this rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Jun 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing house and location

This is a lovely cottage located in a fantastic village with direct link to A38 but you feel a million miles away from a minor route. The house wax clean, well equipped, felt homely with a touch of luxury. Beds were very comfortable, with second bedroom suitable for a child or adult. Lovely garden for sitting out. Host was helpful and easy to contact. The village has a great local shop and lovely pub with very friendly locals and staff and amazing food - you must try. We will stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolin H.

May 31, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Road Trip Südengland

Wir haben einen 4 Tage Stop in Jaquis Cherry Tree Cottage verbracht. Es war ein herzliches Willkommen mit vorbereiteten Cream Tea und einer kleinen „Schnitzeljagd“ bis wir den Schlüsselkasten anhand der Beschreibungen gefunden haben. Es gab direkt in der Nachbarschaft einen kleinen „Tante Emma Laden“ sowie ein Pub, somit war das“ Überleben“ gesichert. Von der Ausgangslage konnten wir die Umgebung über Tagesausflüge gut erkunden. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder in das gut ausgestattete und liebevoll eingerichtete Cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hazel G.

May 14, 2024

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Absolutely delightful!

I stayed here with my sister as we were going to Toby's Garden Festival at Powderham Castle. It was an ideal location and even though it was on the main road through the village it was still very quiet. It was handy having the local shop very nearby. The cottage had everything we needed and is very well laid out.Jacqui had left a cream tea for us to have on arrival - delicious! It was lovely to be able to sit out in the garden in the evening too. We met Jacqui when we collected the key and throughout our stay she was easy to contact and she made sure everything was ok for us. Jacqui and Paul had put together a box full of information about places to visit and walks to do - and there are plenty - which was really useful. We used one of the walk books and did a delightful walk around Lustleigh - highly recommend. We hope to return as this was such a gem. We would certainly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Junko G.

Apr 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect base to explore south Devon

Both my friend and I felt very comfortable at Cherry Tree Cottage. It had everything we needed (as described in the listing) and made the perfect base for exploring the area. Jacqui and Paul are clearly very experienced hosts who've thought of every detail. I'm very happy with this find on VRBO and would highly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Sebastian P.

Nov 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal for location and comfort

Just what we needed - a comfortable little cottage with two bedrooms, all clean, very handy for a short drive to Exeter. Parking right outside the cottage wasn't possible as there are many cars parked nearby, but we managed to find a space close by. Thanks for the flapjacks!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nico R.

Sep 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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really nice place. we enjoyed our stay

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Aug 15, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing

The cottage is cosy and very relaxing, with everything you could need.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Annick G., Treize-Septiers, France

Aug 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tout simplement parfait !

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans ce superbe cottage très bien situé, hyper confortable et très bien équipé : tout ce dont on pourrait avoir besoin s'y trouve ! Nous ne manquerons pas d'y revenir et remercions à nouveau Jacqui et Paul qui font tout leur possible pour rendre le séjour de leurs hôtes le plus agréable possible (mention spéciale aux scones et aux flapjaps ;-)

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally L.

Aug 1, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great cottage

A lovely well thought out cottage that was designed with a visitor in mind. Well equipped but no clutter. The owner was really prompt at responding to my queries and always answered in full. As a single traveller I felt safe in the approach and once inside the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Jul 28, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cozy cottage

Lovely cozy cottage Very clean All mod cons Great location We’ll return

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

Jul 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was perfect

Very nice small cottage. Everything was perfect. Thanks to all.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harald P.

Jun 8, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Angenehme Unterkunft mit kleinem Frühstücksgarten

Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung mit kleinem Garten fürs Frühstück. Kostenfreies Parken an der Straße. Freundliche Vermieter. Es war ein angenehmer Aufenthalt.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aad K.

Dec 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vakantie op het Engelse platteland

Leuk, compleet ingericht huisje van alle gemakken voorzien. Plus is het bijgeleverde linnen- en handenpakket. Jammer dat de dvd speler het niet deed.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Nov 17, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Had everything we needed. Perfect little bolt hole ! I would recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 7, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely rustic cottage, great transport links

Communication with Jacqui was excellent Very well equipped cottage Disappointed village pub was closed but apparently new team moving in soon Abs loved the wet room

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Anthony B.

Sep 21, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Positive

Ideal for short stay, very clean and good location

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Sep 13, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

The cottage is well equipped and in a small village about 4 miles form Exeter. The bathroom had been renewed and was stunning. Jacqui was really helpful and gave us lots of tips which were invaluable. The only slightly negative thing that we thought was that the kitchen is a bit "tired" and could do with some renovation. Other than that, a very nice cottage.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jacqui Warrender

Paul and I have been lucky enough to live in Devon for most of our lives. I have lived in Kennford for 13 years - we live together now - just up the road! I most recently worked as a PA and Paul is our sound Accountant! We love being outdoors exploring the countryside, either on foot or on our bikes, and know that we have the very best on our doorstep. The Kenn Valley is stunning and we regularly enjoy a bike ride along the Exe Estuary trail or escaping to Dartmoor National Park for a walk and a picnic (just 20 minutes away). The city of Exeter has a lovely feel and there is of course lots to see and do. We also love to pop down to Topsham (the old Port). We hope you will feel free to enjoy the many walks and cycle rides we have left in the comprehensive welcome/visitor information pack so that you make the very best of your stay (we have done your homework for you!)

Why they chose this property

We do love the village. It has everything we need - with a great local shop, some great pubs and a village bar, but at the same time we are just a 10 miles from the coast and 15 miles from Dartmoor. We will never tire of this area, so we have decided to stay put and buy a holiday home so that you can get a taste of the good life!

What makes this property unique

When we saw the cottage we fell in love with it as it is just so characterful, but immaculate. It has the most beautiful handmade staircase and we love the exposed beams. It is a perfect combination of old meets new - with the stylish shower room, inglenook fireplace and beautiful oak staircase.

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