Guests say
West Bowden Farm offers a delightful stay with its clean, comfortable, and well-equipped cottages in a peaceful and picturesque setting. Guests appreciate the welcoming hosts, the opportunity to engage with farm life, and the thoughtful touches like cream teas on arrival. The location serves as a good base for exploring Devon's countryside and coastal areas.
Reviews consistently mention the property being extremely clean and well-maintained, indicating high standards of cleanliness that guests are very satisfied with.
The property is praised for its peaceful, idyllic setting and proximity to local attractions, though some guests note it is quite remote. The location is ideal for those seeking tranquillity and a base for exploring Devon.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of cosy underfloor heating and comfortable beds. The spacious accommodation caters well to families and groups.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, but some guests mention minor issues such as creaky floorboards and erratic WiFi. Overall, the facilities meet guests' needs for a pleasant stay.
Guests frequently mention the thoughtful touch of a cream tea on arrival, which adds to the welcoming atmosphere. However, it should be noted that such gestures, while appreciated, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
South Molton 9 miles. This lovely, detached barn conversion is across a courtyard from the owners' 17th century thatched farmhouse, on a working sheep farm, close to the small village of Knowstone and nine miles from the town of South Molton. Set amidst quiet countryside in an idyllic rural location and overlooking a lovely duck pond, this comfortably-furnished cottage provides a traditional getaway for a family or a group of friends. The spacious sitting room, with underfloor heating and floor-to-ceiling windows, provides a welcoming space for dining together, watching TV or playing board games. There’s also a kitchen with a breakfast area, providing plenty of space for preparing dinner or a picnic for your day’s adventures.
Upstairs you will find exposed beams and three bedrooms; two doubles and a family room with a double and two singles, all having the added benefits of en-suite facilities and TVs, sure to be a big hit with all the family. Guests are welcome to wander parts of the farm with permission, where you may be able to exercise your dogs in one of the fields, or take a footpath leading to open moorland close by. The farmers also offer their guests the opportunity to admire the animals giving you an authentic taste of rural Devon life. Just a mile away is the picturesque and friendly local village pub with a thatched roof and Michelin-starred restaurant, a great place to enjoy fabulous food with good company and a warm welcome.
By car it is also easy to reach the market town of South Molton, for retail therapy and exploring the weekly market. Exmoor provides a great escape for walkers and wildlife lovers, whilst the spectacular North Devon beaches are all a short drive from your holiday cottage and provide endless sea, sand and surf for everyone in your party to enjoy. A welcoming farm cottage, near rugged moorland and stunning coast, perfect for families and friends all year round.
The attractive market town of South Molton is known as The Gateway to Exmoor and is ideally placed in North Devon, boasting a range of shops, amenities and a weekly market. Being pleasantly situated not far from both coastal and inland beauty spots it will suit visitors of all tastes. In close proximity are forests, moors, rivers and coast, with churches and other buildings of historical significance.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms with TV: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room 1 double and 2 singles with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with breakfast area.
Sitting room with dining area.
Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 4 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD, good WiFi - has recently been updated to Starlink, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair.
Off road parking for 4 cars.
Front gravelled area with furniture.
Access to farm fields and footpaths.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 9 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: Dogs must be kept on a lead when outside.
Note: Duck pond 30 yards from the property, children and pets must be supervised at all times.
Please note: Electric cars can't be charged at this property.
Reviews (37)
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Elizabeth
Oodles of space,everything we could need was provided. My little dog loved being able to watch the ducks and squirrels from numerous windows. We all loved having an en suite bathroom each and the beds were very comfortable. The owners were very welcoming and friendly,thank you for the welcome gift of chocolates. They were very appreciated.
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Ben
Warm and comfortable. The decor may not be to everyone's taste but we didn't mind the dated interior as it was cosy and in keeping with the accommodation however it may attract more people if was a little more modern with the furniture and furnishings. Having said that it had everything we needed and was a great value stay so would definitely recommend. We meant to inform the owners about the outside entrance light not working which was not great as we had elderly guests with reduced mobility staying with us. Thank you for a warm welcome.
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Jacqueline
It was spotlessly clean and we appreciated the chocolates waiting for us on arrival. The kitchen was well stocked and the bedrooms were very comfortable. We had a few niggles. The WiFi was very erratic and frequently non-existent and there was renovation work going on in the adjoining cottage which was sometimes quite noisy. We didnât feel this was an ideal property for our dog because there was no outside space for her and the farm dogs were very noisy and intimidating whenever they saw her.