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Detached , Luxury Oak House in open countryside

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Front lawn
Open Plan Kitchen
Dining
Open Plan Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Exeter, ENG
  • Woodbury Park Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Crealy Great Adventure Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sidmouth Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

downstairs toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Detached , Luxury Oak House in open countryside

Magnolia House is a newly built detached house of cutting edge design and contemporary luxury. The house is centrally heated with oak wooden floors and LED downlights throughout and a balcony upstairs to enjoy the breath-taking views. Outside, the level compact garden surrounds the house with lawn and a private south facing seating area at the front. There is plenty of allocated parking. This unique setting and all year holiday letting makes it an ideal retreat for singles, couples, families or friends sharing. For those who prefer an active holiday, this tranquil setting is perfect to unwind at the end of an energetic day.

Property manager

Paul and Anna Slade

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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
Only outside area
Proof of identification required prior to the stay for all guests for insurance purposes.
Renter must have at least a 4 star review rating.
Primary renter must be a guest

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Exeter

Located in Exeter, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. A La Ronde and Historic Sidmouth are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Devon Cliffs Beach and East Devon. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Westpoint Arena or Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Exeter, England

What's nearby

  • Woodbury Park Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Crealy Great Adventure Park - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Westpoint Arena - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Sidmouth Beach - 19 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Lympstone Village Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cranberry Farm - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Cannon Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Jack in the Green Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Greendale Farm Shop Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Otterton Mill - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Detached , Luxury Oak House in open countryside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Detached , Luxury Oak House in open countryside ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Detached , Luxury Oak House in open countryside ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Detached , Luxury Oak House in open countryside located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from East Devon and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Woodbury Park Golf Club. Crealy Great Adventure Park and Westpoint Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant
Lovely location, fantastic for kids, the animals wandering around free-range are a lot of fun too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sona

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and awesome
Was a last minute type booking, very cozy and wonderful, our favourites were the convient and comfortable layout of Magnolia cottage, comfortable beds, chickens and being near the lovely seaside! Sincerely thank you & would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half Term Trip
Fantastic space for a family of five. Hosts were amazing and always available.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
University drop off
A lovely stay in a lovely location. Will be booking again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mrs Bolden
Lovely stay, great location. Pail was very helpful. Loved watching the chickens.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire O.

A step up from the usual!
Wow!! I’ve been lucky enough to stay in some fabulous rental cottages but this one beats them all, no contest! What a beautiful, unique, well thought out and kitted out rental. Immaculately clean throughout with good quality furnishings and equipment. Location great for walking and relaxing with friendly chickens too. We loved it and I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Half Term Escape to Devon
Just returned from the most wonderful 5 night stay at Magnolia lodge. The setting of the lodges are beautiful pure peace and tranquillity. Our children loved playing in the grounds and meadow and wondering with the beautiful chicken Figgy, Camila and Hazel each day. The lodges are kitted out well with everything you could possibly need and are beautifully clean and so well presented. The beds are very comfy and the lodges have such a wonderful feel, lovely views across the meadow so light and airy you almost feel you are staying in a treehouse with all the beautiful woodwork features they are really quirky and unique. The hosts could not do more to help they were so kind and friendly and provided a high chair and travel cot for our baby son and let our daughter help with looking after the chickens which was the hi-light of her holiday! We would not hesitate to return to the lodges in the future and would recommend to anyone staying in the area. The location is fantastic easy reach of so many activities and days out. We managed to do Digger land, Exmouth world of country life park, Sidmouth Donkey sanctuary and a few other trips. The farm shop is literally minutes away and do the most lovey food to take away or eat in. Many Thanks to Paul Jenny and Lily (not forgetting adorable Dotty) for letting us share your beautiful retreat. We will be back for sure! Gina, ken, Poppy, Dexter, Denver & Willis
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Wow. Magnolia Cottage felt like a home from home for our week away. The house is beautifully furnished and fitted, we wanted for nothing. Paul and Anna made us feel very welcome and were on hand if we needed any local advice. Location was perfect, and the chicken, ducks, sheep and wood on site were an added bonus. We did not want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful property in a great location
What a wonderful cottage and excellent base for our week long holiday in east Devon. Paul the owner was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area and places to visit. Everything from the Greendale farm shop, Crealy theme park, the beach and donkey sanctuary within 20 minutes drive or so.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gillian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home
Gorgeous house, friendly host, well appointed and clean (so important in the current climate).

10/10 Excellent

Johanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely treehouse retreat.
We loved our stay here. Paul was very welcoming and knowledgable about the local area and even very kindly fixed my daughter's bicycle. The house has lots of thoughtful oak touches which make it feel like a luxury tree house. We cooked a lot during our stay and all the equipment we needed was there (as well as prosecco, milk, tea and coffee). The kids loved the blocks, tree swing and rope ladder and feeding the chickens and ducks. We really enjoyed exploring the peaceful private wood: we saw a doe, an owl and some gorgeous butterflies and minibeasts. We enjoyed day trips to the Eden project, Sidmouth beach, and Diggerland. Thank you very much for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Tony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Experience
Property excellent. Location not ideal as a bit remote
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
Wonderful well equipped house, we loved our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, relaxing location
A very comfortable and relaxing place to stay with hens, ducks and sheep to keep you company! A good location for this lovely part of Devon. We’ll definitely be back

10/10 Excellent

Paul G., Chalfont St Giles, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place
We had a great time here. Perfect location and the kids were constantly busy enjoying themselves around the grounds. Paul is an excellent host and I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Great Place
Lovely property and grounds. Location was also excellent for us and will certainly be staying again. Paul gave us a great welcome and was on hand for any questions
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Fantastic rental
Wonderful place to stay- fantastic property with all the amenities you need. Decorated to a very high standard and very clean and organised, it manages to feel really cosy and has lots of beautiful decor, but we didn’t ever feel on edge with two small children running around, as can often be the case! Paul is a fabulous host and we felt very well looked after while still having all the peace and privacy we enjoy. Incredibly beautiful site which has been cleverly laid out to feel very secluded. We loved the free ranging ducks and chickens who visited us every morning. I can’t recommend a stay here highly enough, and we would certainly return next time we visit the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Glyn A.

Fabulous Holiday Home
Excellent stay in well-appointed, comfortable, warm house with attentive host. Fully recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Home from Home
The property was clean, well equipped and was set in beautiful surroundings. Paul was very welcoming and provided a lot of the essentials as well as a nice bottle of wine. I

10/10 Excellent

Ian P., Singapore

You won’t be disappointed!
Apart from an environmentally sensitive and beautifully designed house in a stunning setting, you will find that owner Paul is a mine of information about the area and the countryside in this AONB. Very convenient for Exeter, Budleigh, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, Beer and many other destinations. Easy to find and a ready welcome from the hosts. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

A beautifully appointed and characterful home in a tranquil, yet convenient location.
We felt at home immediately, greeted by fresh bread, strawberries and cream, prosecco and beautiful flowers, left thoughtfully by the owner, Paul. Magnolia lodge is beautifully appointed and comfortably furnished with some amazing oak furniture, totally inkeeping with the house. The location is quiet and peaceful, with views over the garden onto a field of sheep and friendly chickens and a pair of ducks wandering around. There are so many beautiful places close at hand - Sidmouth, Beer, a quirky National Trust property A La Ronde, Lyme Regis and the Jurassic coast a little further, to name but a few. The (very) local Halfway Inn, is good for food and there is an excellent Waitrose store on the edge of Sidmouth as well as other supermarkets. We’ve had a wonderful stay here and would find it difficult to fault.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

john h.

A Beautiful house
Magnolia House is a Beautiful Holiday home,with everything you could possible want and more,spacious,clean and very comfortable,very near to all the lovely beaches and amenities of Devon,Paul is there to meet you and is around should you need any advice or directions, A lovely touch was the bread,wine and milk that Paul provided for us on arrival,thank you Paul, it was very much appreciated,We would love to go back,John,Vilma,Claire,Joe and Ben.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andy C.

Beautiful house, lovely location.
A stunning house full of individual character. Lots of little touches which were very much appreciated, bottle of prosecco on arrival and a large punnet of cherries. Paul is the perfect host and very welcoming on arrival. Wholeheartedly recommended for a luxury holiday property in a great location. Local pub, Halfway Inn is great for a meal and there is a regular bus service straight into Exeter or Sidmouth. We’ll be back, I’m sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

Stunning property filled with character.
Beautiful property in peaceful surroundings . We enjoyed touring round south and east Devon but coming back to this beautiful property each night . Everything you could possibly need for a home away from home .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ed J.

Excellent accomodation, peaceful surroundings
We recently had a weeks break here. Perfect for relaxing, located in a quiet rural aspect. Paul was so helpful in all aspects regarding places of interest and local amenities. Accommodation was first class, spacious, clean and all necessary equipment provided. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Paul and Anna Slade

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Hello, my name is Paul. My wife Anna and I have lived in the area for 25 years and have 3 teenage children. Having both been born in Devon, we have enjoyed the wonderful countryside the area has to offer, which inspired us to keep sheep, chickens and ducks. Both Anna and I have horticultural backgrounds, being a landscape gardener and florist by trade. We have designed and built a number of properties including cider barn, coach house, school and more recently an oak framed log cabin which we now live in. This then inspired us to build a south facing, cedar clad, glass fronted lodge which has spectacular views, making full use of the sun. So come and join us for a wonderful holiday in this unique location – you will never want to leave!

Why they chose this property

The property is surrounded by mature trees and is adjoining Woodbury Commons. This allows us to take lovely long walks over the heathland where nightingales and the Dartford worblers can be seen.

We are centrally located which makes it easy to reach the sea at Budliegh Salterton and Exmouth as well as Sidmouth, and only 10 minutes to Exeter.

There are wonderful views of Dartmoor and Exeter which can be seen from the lodge. The site enjoys sunshine all day long as it is south facing and very sheltered. The site is quiet and removed from the

What makes this property unique

The property is quiet, private and secure. We have 7 acres of land and keep sheep, ducks and chickens. We can sit peacefully beside our wildlife pond which is home to ducks, coots, dragonflies and danselflies, as well as carp and tench.

With so much available locally such as pubs, farm shops, the beach and other tourist attractions, we can offer a place to escape either after a busy day or just relaxing in the front garden soaking up the sun.

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