Guests say
Whitehall Farm Cottage in Devon is highly praised for its welcoming hosts, comfortable beds, and beautiful setting amidst wildlife and countryside. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, spaciousness, and the thoughtful touches like homemade cakes. Some noted the seating could be more comfortable for those with mobility issues.
The cottage is consistently described as very clean, with only a single mention of a minor issue with dampness and a water leak, which does not seem to detract significantly from the overall experience.
The location is frequently highlighted as beautiful and ideal for exploring Devon, with its rolling hills, wildlife, and proximity to Honiton and other attractions.
While the beds are praised for their comfort, several reviews mention that the seating in the lounge is low and could be more comfortable, particularly for older guests or those with mobility issues.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and spacious rooms. However, there are comments about the lack of storage for clothes and minor maintenance issues like a leak and damp patches.
Guests frequently mention the thoughtful gestures of the hosts, such as homemade cakes on arrival. While these gifts are greatly appreciated, it's important to note that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Situated within 150 acres of farmland with far-reaching views of the rolling countryside is the superb, Whitehall Farm Cottage. The interior of the property enjoys a clever blend of contemporary monochrome with delightful touches of character to ensure a wonderful base to return to each evening with your loved ones. After an action-packed afternoon, look forward to preparing your home-cooked meals within the well-equipped kitchen, where the refreshing kitchen units house all of the quality appliances you will require to cater for yourselves before enjoying casual dining moments on the farmhouse-style dining table with bench seating. Alternatively, choose to dine within the more formal dining room, where the French doors offer views of the surroundings for you to soak up whilst tucking into your home-cooked meal. After dinner, venture into the spacious sitting room, where you can tune into the TV and select your favourite DVD to enjoy whilst the woodburning stove offers tranquillity during the winter months. As the evening draws to a close, venture up the staircase to find three stylish bedrooms, comprising of two double bedrooms and a twin bedroom, each enjoying a minimalist-style with ample storage and space to house your holiday essentials. Completing the interior is the bright and airy family bathroom, with a bath, separate walk-in shower, his-and-her basins and WC. To the outside, there is a spacious garden, where you can enjoy a spot of alfresco dining whilst the younger guests make the most of the lawn area, with the soundtrack of the farm animals to admire. If you can tear yourself away from this base, venture into the market town of Honiton, where you will be delighted by the superb selection of amenities that await you to suit all ages and tastes. To keep you busy whilst staying here, venture to the dramatic 20-mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, where you will find opportunities for walking along the sublime coast or soaking up the sun at the glorious beaches. Further afield, is the city of Exeter where you will find further quality amenities and attractions including the Exeter Cathedral and Royal Albert Memorial Museum. Whitehall Farm Cottage is a superb base for a quaint getaway with your loved ones. Note: This property can be booked with Whitcombe Cottage (976051) and Swallows Cottage (976052), all around the same courtyard and together they sleep a total 15 people.
Honiton is a market town resting within East Devon, just 22 miles away from Exeter. Situated within the valley of the River Otter, this town has a high street stretching two miles, lined with shops, pubs and restaurants. Attractions within the town includes Allhallows Museum and the Thelma Hulbert Gallery. Within close reach the 20 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, as well as Seaton, Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x Twin.
Bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, double basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility/Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Woodburning stove.
Fridge/freezer, electric hob, double oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with DVD player.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Wif-Fi.
Cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking.
Rear garden area with picnic table and lawn area.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub within 2.1 miles, shop within 3 miles.
Note: Bookings starting on any day other than the standard change over day (Friday) need to be confirmed with the property owner before acceptance
Reviews (28)
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Lyn
Very well equally kitchen and very comfy beds. The owner left us a lovely homemade cake on arrival which was very much appreciated. The only things that would have made this cottage perfection for us would be better seating in the lounge, as the sofa is very low, slouchy and uncomfortable, the other option is some hard wicker chairs. Also, apart from the bathroom mirror over the sinks upstairs there are no other large mirrors, only one portable A4 sized mirror between the 3 bedrooms.
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Emma
Homebaked chocolate cake greeted us on arrival and the house was cosy and suited our needs perfectly. Great few games/toys for kids (the dressing-up box was a total hit) and the cottage had all the facilities you'd expect. If you're the kind of person who likes to unpack there's not a huge amount of storage space, but as we tend to keep our clothes in our bags on a short stay that wasn't a problem. Sofa was also quite low so 'oldies' might struggle a bit. That said, we loved it and would recommend!
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Joy
It's a home from home and has everything you need, a well equipped kitchen and a welcoming lounge with log burner. The beds are very comfortable. The owners are lovely and helpful, and left us a homemade Victoria sponge which was delicious. We'd love to visit again.