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Milkchurn Cottage

Ashwater, near Holsworthy, Devon
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Working farm
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A cosy cottage perfect for a romantic couples’ escape
  • Within easy reach of some of Devon and Cornwall’s best attractions
  • Take a quiet evening stroll through the woodland and to the peaceful lake where coarse fishing is available
  • Easily enjoy the best of both coast and countryside from here
Property code: OC-WVOPA

Enjoy the very best of coast and countryside from this charming barn conversion. You will not only be within easy reach of the hidden coves, cliff-top walks, sandy surfing beaches and fishing villages, but also the breath-taking scenery of Dartmoor. The area surrounding the cottage offers traditional towns and villages with an array of shops and local pubs, but travel a little further and you will discover a whole range of attractions. These include water sports at Roadford Reservoir, horse riding, golf, Bude Canal and Splashpool, Launceston Steam Railway, the Milky Way and the Eden Project to name but a few.

This pretty cottage has been finished beautifully, offering a welcoming base to retire to. Set all on one level, the spacious, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner offers a delightful living space, equipped with everything you could need for your holiday. In the kitchen you will find an oven, hob, fridge, washing machine, coffee machine and microwave, while the living space offers a dining room table and seating around a charming wood burner set into a brick fire place. There is also a Smart TV and hi-fi for the evenings when you just want to relax on the sofa. Head through to the bedroom where you will find an inviting king-size bedroom with its own en-suite with shower over bath.

Step outside into the pretty enclosed courtyard and enjoy your morning coffee sat at your own garden table. The grounds of this complex offer a lot for visitors of all ages to enjoy; children will love the outdoor play area and meeting the animals in the pet corner, while older generations will love the peaceful lake, which is surrounded by woodland walks and shared gardens. Here you can try your hand at coarse fishing or perhaps head to the games barn and get competitive with the pool table, table football, darts and air hockey. There is a 12 person BBQ hut available for hire.

  • 1 king-size 4 poster bedroom 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over whirlpool bath
  • Oven and hob, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher and microwave, Tassimo coffee machine
  • Smart TV and hi-fi
  • Wood burner - first basket of logs included
  • 4 dogs welcome
  • Enclosed courtyard to the front of the property
  • Onsite shared dog kennels available- on request
  • BBQs available
  • Shared games barn with pool table, table football, darts and air hockey tables
  • Farm activities, which include a pet corner with varying animals such as chickens, goats and pigs
  • 2 acres of woodland walks and a private lake for mixed coarse fishing
  • Outdoor children’s play equipment
  • 12 person BBQ hut available for use at an additional cost- Can be organised directly with the owners once at the property
  • Ample parking
  • Please note: EV fast charging is available. This is coin operated by £1 and £2 coins
  • Beach 25- minute drive, village shop and pub under 2 miles and supermarket 6 miles
  • Supermarket deliveries available to property
  • Complex of properties
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Carly Hookway

This property is personally managed by Carly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tracey 3rd May 2026

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Our short break wasn't long enough! Everything was perfect, including the weather. Vicky is very friendly and made us feel welcome throughout our stay. Milkchurn Cottage is extremely comfortable, charming and set in a delightful location not far from Bude and Crooklets Beach. Our dogs had a great time too! We definitely recommend this special placeRead more and look forward to returning for a longer stay. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 25th April 2026

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We had such a wonderful time at West Venn! The converted barn is beautiful and comfortable and spotlessly clean. We felt so at home there. It is very well equipped and the bed and pillows are some of the comfiest Ive experienced when on holiday. The grounds made for some wonderful dog walks down through the paddock and onto the lake and into the woRead moreods. The dogs had a wonderful holiday too. Its remote but thats what makes it so beautiful but youre still only a short drive from a good sized Waitrose. We had some lovely days out to Sandymouth bay and Black Rock Bay and Okehampton Castle and Launceston but we also had a few days just walking round the property and chilling in the property reading or playing cards. We feel so refreshed after this break. As full time carers to our disabled daughter and granddaughter we really needed a break like this. It was our first holiday for over 3 years and it has been magical. We couldnt recommend it highly enough to people looking for some where homely and beautiful where you can really switch off and relax. Thank you for hosting us. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 18th April 2026

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Cottage complex was quite nice, setting was great. The approach road was in terrible condition - more potholes than road, and we had to find alternative routes during the week to avoid them. Not the owners' fault, but a bit of information on the local roads in advance would be useful.

Reviewed by Rachael 23rd December 2025

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Fantastic stay, great facilities, wonderful dog field. Enjoyed the game room, lovely cottage. What more could you ask for?

Reviewed by Robert 25th October 2025

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Would go again every year owners really friendly fantastic time bit wet to take dogs far but that was my fault going in October thank you so much for a great week rob and bee

Reviewed by Jane 27th September 2025

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Very well equipped and lovely setting, with location close to major roads for exploring.Enclosed yard. Booking agent was useless, I realised as I booked that our dogs weren't on the booking, I rang, got put on hold and requested a call back numerous times, I emailed 3 times, but was told to ring or log into the booking (which I couldn't add the dogRead mores to) vicious circle -frustrating. The bed hurt my partner's back, which we reported. He slept on the floor, it was debilitating. Now better at home. Holidaycottages.co.uk response: Thank you for your feedback, we have discussed with the owner. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 3rd September 2025

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Lovely cottage and owners. We had a lovely relaxing week. Dogs loved the enclosed field where they could be let off the leads.

Reviewed by Lesley 16th August 2025

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A beautifully converted farm building into four lovely holiday cottages. Tastefully decorated, comfortable with a contemporary feel.

Reviewed by Janice 25th July 2025

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Lovely stay in The old Parlour. Perfect for a chilled getaway in lovely surroundings.

Reviewed by Elmaz 20th July 2025

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Reviewed by William 13th July 2025

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Reviewed by Lesley 4th July 2025

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Reviewed by Olesja 30th June 2025

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Lovely holiday away with my hubby and our 4 dogs. Lovely cottage, comfortable and everything we need was there. Lovely welcome, Victorian sponge cake was waiting us. Plenty of space, dog paddocks around. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Lesley 21st June 2025

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Lovely cottage Victoria and richard thought of everything. Clean and comfortable we had a relaxing time my husband enjoyed the fishing. Thankyou Victoria for the welcome cake it was delicious

Reviewed by Stephanie 30th May 2025

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Very comfortable and very well fitted out. Everything you could think of was supplied down to wash pods and hairdryer

Reviewed by Glynn 9th May 2025

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Fantastic holiday cottage, area and location! Our hosts Vicky & Richard were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.

Reviewed by Benni 18th April 2025

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Beautiful property with friendly hosts! Perfectly placed to explore both Devon and Cornwall with amazing canine facilities to ensure a pleasant stay for both you and your pooches!

Reviewed by Xaviera 23rd March 2025

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Reviewed by Linda 14th March 2025

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Very comfy cottage with great dog play paddock. Quite a remote location, but very peaceful. Great place for dogs and walking.

Reviewed by Rachel 21st December 2024

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We had a fantastic Christmas week stay, lovely cosy place. Owners greeted us on arrival and showed us the amenities. Fantastic walk as a dog owner with safe enclosed field and then further on a lake and woodland. Loved the animals and fed them all one morning with the owners. Games room brilliant. Rural but 15 mins from Waitrose or 25 mins the otheRead morer way to lots of shops in Launceston. Thank you and Happy New Year Hide

Reviewed by Paul 25th October 2024

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The cottage is beautiful & well equipped. Lovely having the dog walking field. We would recommend if you want to be remote & have a quiet break.

Reviewed by Peter 18th October 2024

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Great (Milk churn) cottage, had everything we could possibly need. Great location, if you don't mind narrow lanes. Great hosts, so friendly and welcoming. Chihuahua's loved it as there are great walks through a gate just outside the farm, through the children's play area then down through a field and around the lake, then into the woods. The even mRead moreow a path around the fields and lake! Lovely to see the pigs, chicken and sheep, the pigs took carrot from our fingers so gently. 5 Stars A++++ Hide

Reviewed by Elaine 10th October 2024

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Fabulous site with everything you need

Reviewed by Sam 28th September 2024

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Lovely cottage with brilliant facilities for us and our dogs. The walks through the paddock and by the pond into the woods very well laid out. Cottage was warm, comfortable and well equipped.

Reviewed by Katie 21st September 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage which is dog friendly. Stayed for a week with our whippet and had a great time! The rural location makes it nice and peaceful for relaxing, but is in reach of plenty of local places to explore. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Reviewed by John 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by Andy 7th September 2024

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Fantastic cottage very comfy, well presented, thanks to Vicky for her help with our stay, especially my wifes special requirements.

Reviewed by Irene 23rd August 2024

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A really lovely cottage with some unexpected little touches, a cake on arrival, defuser in lounge and starter kit of essentials. We enjoyed our stay, privacy and freedom to come and go as we pleased. A lovely walk round the farm and wooded area was nice.

Reviewed by Matthew 10th August 2024

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Really beautiful cottage set in the most beautiful of places, wildlife as amazing, so close to so many beautiful areas. Bude being one of our favourites and Crooklets beach is a must..just wow

Reviewed by Dan 23rd June 2024

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Welcomed by our hosts with a tour around the setting and a freshly made cake. The cottage was lovely and comfortable with beautiful views. We really enjoyed the dog walking area which was safe, well resourced and so relaxing. A fantastic base to explore Devon and Cornwall.

Reviewed by Michelle 7th June 2024

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Cant express enough how beautiful this entire accommodation was. Highly recommend staying here, we will definitely return. An outstanding welcome from the owners, to a wonderful all round experience, we felt 100% relaxed

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