Court Cottage is a recently renovated characterful cottage set in the heart of the Devonshire village of West Buckland. Pets are very welcome at the property and the cottage is well suited for dogs with its enclosed garden which looks out towards the village's church spire in one direction and the rolling countryside in the other.
Walking into the spacious hallway through the front door, the kitchen/diner leads off in one direction and the cosy living room in the other. The kitchen has all the appliances and amenities required to cook up a feast on your self-catering holiday including a Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and large fridge/freezer.
Guests will love the spacious living room with its garden views, wide window seats and imposing inglenook fireplace. It has a working log burner which guests can enjoy the warmth from during the autumn and winter nights. Pets are well catered for too, with various dog baskets provided. The main TV has an Amazon Firestick for guests to use and there is also a DAB digital radio.
The three bedrooms and house bathroom can be found upstairs. All of them enjoy garden and countryside views and have been tastefully decorated and come with luxury white linens. The master bedroom enjoys a king-sized bed and has plenty of storage along with the benefit of a TV which guests can enjoy during lazy morning lie-ins.
The second bedroom can be arranged either as two singles or as a super-king sized double while the third bedroom is a small 4' double.
The house bathroom has a separate bath and power shower which makes it ideal for young families.
Court Cottage is perfectly situated for guests to enjoy both Devon's coast and its countryside. West Buckland is a pretty rural village with its own shop and part-time Post Office and is surrounded by rolling countryside. Exmoor National Park is only a stone's-throw to the North East while Devon's famous beaches are a short hop in the other direction. Saunton Sands is a dog-friendly sandy beach that welcomes pets 365 days of the year. Woolacombe beach, which is further round the coast, is also a wonderful stretch of coastline and ideal for walking on all year round and for sun-bathing in the summer.
There is free, on-street parking for 2 cars next to the entrance to the cottage. All bed linens are provided but guests are asked to bring their own towels.
The property is very pet-friendly with an unlimited number of dogs allowed but guests are respectfully asked not to allow them upstairs or to be left unattended at any time during the stay. There are 2 very large, 1 large and 1 medium dog crates provided. Please note we can only accept XL Bully dogs to stay if they have an Certificate of Exemption.
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About the area
Barnstaple
Located in Barnstaple, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and North Devon Coast. Exmoor Zoo and Funder Zone are also worth visiting.
How much is parking at Finest Retreats | Court Cottage?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | Court Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | Court Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Finest Retreats | Court Cottage located?
Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Exmoor National Park, St. Hieritha's Church and Rock and Rapid Adventures. South Molton Rugby Club and South Molton Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10 Excellent
Les
30 Jul 2024
North Devon Holiday
Had a lovely time, cottage was great, really well set up for us and the dogs, excellent location to get to beaches and tourist attractions, some great pubs near by, would thoroughly recommend.
Les
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8/10 Good
Aden
24 Nov 2024
My finest retreats stay at this lovely accommodation was work related so served its purpose for bein
Heating and hot water wasn’t working on arrival and was resolved within 48 hours of bringing this to their attention. Very responsive host, thanks
Aden
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10/10 Excellent
Karen
18 Oct 2022
Great comfy holiday cottage
Great accommodation, everything you could wish for a lovely stay.
Found the booking in system on line frustrating and overly unnecessary
The property is just as advertised. It has everything you need and the garden is great. Beds are all very comfy. Very quiet location too. Would recommend and would stay again. Thank you for a great holiday.
Kelly P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Claire
23 Nov 2022
Lovely cottage
Loved the cottage it was cosy and comfortable and very well equipped , lots of space for us all and the enclosed garden was great for the dogs
2nd toilet would be useful especially as give us of staying
Claire
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10/10 Excellent
Julie
23 Jul 2024
Very homely with comfortable sofas and the bed was so nice
Very homely with comfortable sofas and the bed was so nice. The enclosed garden was brilliant and very safe for our two dogs. The welcome gifts were very nice.
Did not like having to walk through the next door garden to reach the property, but it was a small inconvenience and did not spoil the holiday.
Julie
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10/10 Excellent
Elaine
10 Jul 2023
Lovely cottage
Second time staying at this lovely cottage. Clean, spacious, comfortable, great garden especially for the dog. The treats upon arrival was very much appreciated
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Elaine
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8/10 Good
Clifford
30 Sept 2024
Our holiday
We had a wonderful holiday, with 5 dogs and 5 people the garden was a good size and the dogs loved exploring it. The cottage was beautiful, only down size was walking passed another house to get to the cottage and they have dogs as well. Had to make sure the way was clear beforehand to leave. But we had a wonderful time.
Clifford
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10/10 Excellent
kady
3 Jul 2023
amazing!! will definitely come and stay again!
beautifully decorated clean and tidy. location a tiny bit remote but I drive so not a problem. lovely calm and peaceful with a gorgeous garden.
nothing it was perfect
kady
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10/10 Excellent
Ann
19 Oct 2023
Beautiful cottage
Well equipped cottage in nice small village. Suited us well but may be a little too far from anywhere for some. Shared drive had its challenges occasionally meeting loose dogs but they were very friendly so no problem. The garden was great and safe for my dog. Beds were comfortable, bedding and towels really clean. Scones on arrival were very welcome. Would we stay there again? Definitely.
Would be nice if we had known just what equipment was included like a hairdryer so we didn't carry extra stuff. Agent obviously didn't pass on requirements after asking us if we had any.
Ann
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10/10 Excellent
Barbara
7 Jul 2022
Excellent cottage, lovely enosed garden
Nothing to dislike, very comfortable, spotlessly clean. Very well thought out for dogs as well.Lots of extras,v well equipped. Excellent customer care. Easy to find and instructions on where to park very clear. One to return to for sure. A wonderful cream tea, bread, milk left for us as well.
In the property that you have to walk in front of to access the gate to court cottage, we didn't know there was a dog, and although our dog is friendly, it took us by surprise when going out one morning
Just a mention in the info would maybe help others.
It is not a negative comment, just a suggestion.
Barbara
8/10 Good
Nicholas
23 Sept 2023
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Nicholas
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Dee
24 Mar 2022
Relaxing!
A cosy, welcoming home from home. Great for the dogs.
Very peaceful and a good base for beach walks.
Dee
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10/10 Excellent
Chantal
10 Mar 2022
A great place to stay.
The Dog safe Garden and the layout of
the cottage which is safe for dogs and toddlers.
Later check out
Chantal
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10/10 Excellent
Alison
13 Feb 2022
5 day break
A lovely, comfortable, well stocked cottage with lots to do nearby. Perfect place to bring dogs.
Alison
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10/10 Excellent
Beverley
14 Oct 2021
Great place to stay!
There is everything that you need for a cosy and comfortable stay. Enjoyed the cream tea and fridge staples.
Nothing
Beverley
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8/10 Good
EVELYN
13 Sept 2021
Almost Perfect
We absolutely loved the garden, it was totally secure for our 2 small dogs and also beautiful for us to sit in
The village was very quiet, so nothing for our nervous dog to bark at. The other side of this is that there are no facilities in the village. However, Barnstaple had everything we needed and more. The beautiful coast is only 25mins drive away and well worth the visit to Saunton Sands and Lynmouth and Lynton.
The cottage was roomy and had so many items that made it a home and not a bare holiday cottage. We like to cook at home and we found every utensil possible we could need.
There is no driveway for this cottage, but we found this no problem as we parked right outside the gate all week.
Afternoon tea had been left for our arrival and this was a lovely touch.
I would be giving a 5* review if it wasn't for the
Uncomfortable beds
Damp issue
Lack of fans
We both found the beds uncomfortable and the pillows flat and came home with backache. A couple of good mattress toppers would solve this and decent pillows.
It was a humid week and we were both very hot at night, some fans would be good.
The other thing is the damp in the kitchen, this is very bad under the radiator and by the back door (especially when raining), it smelt of damp in the kitchen too.
This property had all we needed for our week away. It’s small and cosy but had everything we needed. The beds were so comfortable we have now ordered the same mattress for our bed!
The house smells a bit of dog, which I guess can’t be helped if dogs are allowed and we knew that when we booked.
All in all a great stay.
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10/10 Excellent
Emma
27 Jul 2021
Perfect few days away
I was like going from home to home, all the little extras thought of and included which was just the extra special touch. This place is loved by a lovely couple so please look after it when you stay it will be a place for life to revisit.
Emma
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
25 Jul 2021
Staying at Court Cottage felt like home
The little extras on arrival made us smile.
Elizabeth
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10/10 Excellent
Charlotte
4 Jul 2021
Delightful Devon
The cottage is beautiful, it’s very dog friendly, the garden is secure, it’s peaceful and cosy!
Charlotte
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8/10 Good
Anne
21 Jun 2021
Quiet location
Lovely peaceful garden. Central location to very dog friendly sea and countryside walking. Made to feel very welcome
Struggled with one toilet in bathroom with multiple adults .
Anne
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