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Black Dog Cottage

South Molton (8.5mls SE), Devon
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Quirky
Thatched
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautiful 3 bedroomed thatched cottage in a central village location with pub and shop a stones throw away
  • Original beams, inglenook fireplaces and a quaint courtyard garden make you feel right at home
  • Exmoor National Park and Dartmoor National Park are both a short drive away
Property code: 86232

Full of charm and character, this traditional Grade II-listed Devon cottage dating back to circa 1650, has retained many of its original features and is the perfect retreat for small families looking to enjoy a holiday in the endearing village of Witheridge. Surrounded by rolling Mid Devon countryside, this delightful, thatched cottage provides a brilliant blend of relaxation and opportunity to enjoy the fresh Devon air. There are numerous walking and cycling routes close by including the renowned 180-mile-long Tarka Trail, which you can hop on at Eggesford only 12 miles away. Or enjoy days out at close-by market towns including South Molton (10 miles) and Tiverton (10.5 miles). Witheridge is situated on The Two Moors Way, linking the national parks of Exmoor to the north (15 miles) and Dartmoor to the south (27 miles).

The cottage has two welcoming entrance doorways. Upon entering through the left-hand entrance, you will initially come into the hallway where there is plenty of space to kick off those walking boots after a day exploring. To your left is the ground floor shower room complete with shower and WC, and to your right is the kitchen/diner. The kitchen is well equipped with a deluxe electric range oven set into the old inglenook, a microwave, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Here is also situated the dining table where you can enjoy home dining together, or better still make the most of the array of local pubs and restaurants in the area. Continuing into the lounge you can relax into the enticing sofas and watch your favourite films on the Smart TV in front of the realistic looking electric fire which has been converted from an old stove. The exposed beams and original features really add to the warming feel of your stay. From the lounge you can make your way upstairs where you will find the three bedrooms, two have double beds and ample storage space and the third has a single bed. The master bedroom has the added luxury of an en-suite bathroom, containing a rainfall shower over the bath and WC. In line with the originality of this cottage, it does feature some low ceilings and uneven surfaces which is something to be mindful of on your stay.

From the kitchen you can make your way out to the enclosed stone gravel courtyard, where you can indulge in the outdoor seating and enjoy leisurely meals and drinks. Free parking can be found on-street and in the village square, just a stones throw away.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 single 
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 shower room with shower and WC (ground floor); 1 en-suite bathroom with rainfall shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric range oven, convection hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and American style fridge/freezer
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Selection of games
  • Stairgate available
  • Cottage style stairs
  • Low ceilings and uneven flooring in places
  • Enclosed stone gravel outdoor space with outdoor seating
  • Free on-street parking outside property or within village square
  • Shop 50 metres and pub/restaurant 70 metres
  • No smoking inside or just outside cottage, no candles, BBQs or flames due to thatched roofing
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Belinda Withey

This property is personally managed by Belinda.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 9 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sue 13th September 2024

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A lovely cottage in a great location - very comfortable & well equipped ...

Reviewed by Ian 25th May 2024

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Reviewed by Cristina 13th November 2023

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Reviewed by Sue 15th September 2023

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What a treat to stay at such a brilliant cottage with everything we could need - the village is well located with a lovely cafe / a great pub / 2 friendly - well stocked shops ...

Reviewed by Chris 9th September 2023

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very comfitable . nice village location with two small shop and a pub.

Reviewed by Miriam 14th July 2023

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Lovely and comfy cottage in a nice old village. History come alive. One can still smell the old fireplaces! Perfect if you like or need solitude. At least there's a pub and the convenience store. But you definitely need a car, there's nothing to visit within walking distance. Anyway it's a good starting point for day trips to all points of the compRead moreass. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 16th June 2023

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Comfortable well equipped cottage , outside seating area is a lovely sun trap and ideal to relax at the end of the day

Reviewed by Ian 27th May 2023

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Reviewed by Pat 12th May 2023

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Very comfortable homely cottage in finding village. Great location.

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