10/10 Excellent
James F.
27 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exeter University Short Stay
James F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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Cottage in pretty village, easy access to Exeter, Torquay + coast + countryside
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Kennford, Nr Exeter, ENG
- Exeter's Historic Quayside8 min drive
- Exeter Cathedral9 min drive
- Powderham Castle13 min drive
- Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed
Bathroom
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area
About this property
Cottage in pretty village, easy access to Exeter, Torquay + coast + countryside
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).
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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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
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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
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
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 Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, 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
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
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rozella V.
24 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacatio
Rozella V.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keith S.
28 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cozy cottage
Keith S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nico R.
10 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Nico R.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Martin B.
27 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Devon
Martin B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alison C.
3 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing stay in Beautiful surroundings.
Alison C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Alison C.
26 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing stay in Beautiful surroundings.
Alison C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sandra S.
12 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in Devon
Sandra S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
15 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
Susan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Junko G.
4 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect base to explore south Devon
Junko G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
21 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Sarah B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely rustic cottage, great transport links
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joy D.
4 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Joy D.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kari L.
17 March 2019
quaint and cozy
Kari L.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth P.
5 June 2018
Very comfy cottage, ideal location to explore Exeter and countryside West of the city.
Elizabeth P.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Barry W.
16 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Holiday
Barry W.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Marc H.
4 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect
Marc H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anna K., Solihull
1 April 2019
Great location
Anna K.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
10/10 Excellent
Thomas Sebastian P.
23 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal for location and comfort
Thomas Sebastian P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sally L.
1 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great cottage
Sally L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
2 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house and location
Karen B.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Christine B.
24 August 2016
Beautiful country cottage
Christine B.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Ashley M.
16 August 2017
Cosy
Ashley M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
10/10 Excellent
Brian R.
23 April 2019
Wonderful cottage
Brian R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
denise l.
17 July 2017
Enjoyable Holiday
denise l.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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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