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Charming Cottage overlooking the square in Chittlehampton Village

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Ground floor
Cottage from church yard
Living Area
Kitchen Area
Bedroom 1

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Chittlehampton, Devon
  • Exmoor National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Saunton Sands
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

en-suite

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage overlooking the square in Chittlehampton Village

Prospect Cottage is a two bedroom cottage in the lovely village of Chittlehampton situated a few miles south of Barnstaple in easy reach of the North Devon coast and Exmoor. The cottage is several hundred years old and has been renovated and offers excellent accommodation for up to four people. Situated on the square in the heart of the village, next to the large parish church and local school and 50 paces from the award winning Bell Inn which has a reputation for good food and quality beer. There is a general store closeby.

During the current Covid-19 crisis we have introduced additional practices after each stay to ensure our guests are as safe as possible, including cleaning and disinfecting all high-touch surfaces and cleaning floors, walls, blinds, and other low-touch surfaces with hot water and detergent.

We have also provided our guests with Antibacterial  wipes for hand and surface use, Tissues and toilet rolls, Antibacterial cleaners and Hand wash

We have another cottage in a nearby village which may interest you, it has recently been completely refurbished . To see it copy/paste the following listing number (10364790) in the Where box located just above our pictures and click 'Search'.

Prospect Cottage has an open plan ground floor with kitchen, dining and sitting areas. Upstairs there is a master bedroom with ensuite shower room, second bedroom with twin beds and a bathroom. Main Features include:- Gas Central Heating, Washing m/c, WiFi, Free Parking closeby, Satellite TV with recorder, DVD player,
Double & Twin Beds, No Smoking, en-suite Shower Room, Sorry no pets

Property manager

Chris Parker
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Umberleigh

Located in Umberleigh, this cottage is in a rural area. St Anne's Arts & Community Centre and Arlington Court are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Devon Hawk Walks and Survival Paintball. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at South Molton Rugby Club or Rock and Rapid Adventures. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area.
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Chittlehampton, Devon

What's nearby

  • St. Hieritha's Church - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 19 min drive - 16.5 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 20 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Saunton Sands - 43 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 54 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Umberleigh Station - 5 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whiddon Valey Fryer - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bell - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Welcome Fryer - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zest - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage overlooking the square in Chittlehampton Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage overlooking the square in Chittlehampton Village ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage overlooking the square in Chittlehampton Village ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage overlooking the square in Chittlehampton Village located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from St. Hieritha's Church and within 6 mi (10 km) of Highbullen Golf Course and South Molton Hospital. South Molton Library and South Molton Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Cosy
Lovely decor and furnishings. Great to have the ensuite and a main bathroom with a bath. Plenty of space in the main bedroom. Walking out of the front door and seeing the magnificent Church was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Excellent stay, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we were looking for
Lovely cottage in a nice village with a great pub that serves really good beers and the food is highly recommended. we were looking for a peaceful break with some good walks, you will need a car if you wish to get around but the cottage and the location ticked all the boxes for us.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week of country life
The property fulfilled all our needs. It was comfy and quiet. Unfortunately on the last night our car, with French registration, was scraped all along the side. Clearly, parking in a public square makes one more vulnerable to such incidents. In every other way the cottage was beautifully positioned close to the church, and not far from the pub and village shop. Although we had cold, grey weather, we enjoyed ourselves very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four night break
The property was ideally located close to local amenities. However you will need a car to get around if you would like to explore further out. The property has everything you would need for a short or longer stay. It is clean and tidy. We had breakfast one morning in the little shops tearoom. An evening meal and drink in the local pub. We would definitely stay here again if it was available at our chosen time. I had a question for the owners before we arrived and they replied quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage in village Square
Very nice cottage ideally placed for visiting North. Pub in square very convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
Lovely location with everything we needed and a few little extras , The cottage is comfortable, charming and in a great location for the places we wanted to visit in North Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Les M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
The perfect cottage, between a church and the pub, in a beautiful village. A fully equipped, comfortable, quiet, relaxing break away from normal hectic life. Easy access to the coast and moorland with Gardens and National Trust properties not too far away.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful cottage & location
A wonderful cottage located in the center of a beautiful village. The cottage was spotlessly clean with everything we required, the welcome pack was much appreciated too. 50yds from the village pub which is highly recommended but be advised to book in advance for a table especially at weekends. Central to all the tourist spots and all within each reach, the scenery in this part of the country is breathtaking. would highly recommend staying at prospect cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A home from home
Moving to Chittlehampton,were looking for somewhere to stay for the first few weeks nearby and Prospect Cottage was perfect. We felt at home immediately, it has a cosy atmosphere with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The view looking out of the cottage onto the square is quite charming with the Church at the top the Bell Inn at the bottom and beautiful cottages in between. There is also a fantastic village farm shop, tea shoppe and post office just around the corner which can supply all your needs. We would definitely recommend a stay any month of the year in Prospect Cottage.
Stayed 24 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
christmas stay.
My daughter and 3 grandchridren came over from australia for christmas and could not have been happyer withthe accomadation and helpfullnes of the owners.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan and w., Wiltshire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
couldn't have asked for more
What a lovely cottage. Warm, comfortable and cosy and just right for our short break to Devon. It is so well equipped decorated and furnished that we wanted for nothing. The village is charming with its pub and community shop and a short drive took us to many attractions including the coastal town of Instow. We had such a relaxing time, and were even lucky with the weather, given it was a November break . Our thanks go to the owners who clearly want their guests to have a comfortable stay. We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best
This cottage was one of our favourite VRBO rentals. Chittlehampton is a lovely small town; the cottage is right on the main square between the church and the pub; and the house is charming, clean, comfortable, and has everything we needed for a week’s stay. We would highly recommend this cottage to anyone who wants a base for exploring the SW of England.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb stay
A lovely cottage with everything you could need in it. Very cosy in the evenings and beds were very comfy. Communication was brilliant as were the welcome back and the overall location. A lovely, relaxing holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent in all ways.
Enjoyed the property and the village very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
prospect cottage
Wir hatten einen ganz wunderbaren Aufenthalt im "prospect cottage". Die Lage ist prima, der Ort zauberhaft und das Cottage einfach nur wunderbar. Uns fehlte es an nichts! Besonders herauszustellen ist, dass das Cottage sehr sauber war und bestens ausgestattet. In der Nähe ist ein Pub, in dem man gut essen gehen kann. Wir können diese Unterkunft nur weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
North Devon Short Stay
Lovely setting in the square. Quiet environment with ample parking. We had a number of local activities in the square that livened up the evenings despite the dreary weather. Overall the stay was very comfortable in a well appointed unit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H., Paris, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chittlehampton
Last evening it was wonderful hearing the church bells ringing — apparently the Bell Ringers practise every Tuesday evening. This is a great centre to investigate the surrounding area — lots of practice in driving on narrow country lanes! The house is well set out with comfortable furniture and ample supply of dishes and cutlery. We would recommend it highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great in every way!
Really nice cottage, homely feel. Extremely well equipped. Welcome breakfast tray on arrival. Lovely location in the village square, with church, pub and village shop a few steps away. Great location and lots of great places to visit close by including the coastal towns of Ilfracombe and Lynton and Lynmouth, and fabulous beaches of Croyde and Saunton. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chittlehampton stay
We were lucky in our choice of staying in this village and at this property. It is accurately represented in the description and if you want to explore North Devon then it is an ideal location. The village is authentic, quiet and friendly. Both the owner and the property manager were easy to deal with. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four nights at Chittlehampton
Well equipped, comfortable, clean, warm. Good Wi fi and guest information. Basics (tea coffee etc ) provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great part of Devon
This cottage didn't disappoint, it had everything that I needed except good weather. I loved the open plan layout which was ideal for the Bose radio. Lovely quiet village with plenty of good walks nearby. The "starter" food was appreciated as there is no local supermarket.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting family
An amazing cottage, thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Throughly enjoyed our stay in lovely warm house and villiage
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely cottage in the heart of Chittlehampton. The cottage has everything you need including added extra's of breakfast goodies and milk on arrival. Couldn't fault it.

About the host

Hosted by Chris Parker

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Jan & I live in Romsey , Hampshire and are both retired. We have all the interests you would expect of a retired couple, golf, bridge, grandchildren , but not gardening.

I do a bit of web development and so there is a website that you can book the cottage alternatively contact us directly by telephone on 01794521674 or by email if you are interested in staying in our cottage

We have someone who lives a few doors away from the cottage who looks after it for us when we are not there

You will be very welcome

Chris & Jan Parker

Why they chose this property

Our cottage is in the heart of Chittlehampton which is a lovely Devon village of about 800 people. It has a thriving village life centred around the local pub and also easy access to Exmoor and the North Devon coast which met our needs for a home from home.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is within 50 yards of the The Bell Inn which has the reputation for being the best pub in the area for food and beer

Languages:

English

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