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Mettaford Farm - Olive Cottage

Hartland, near Bideford, Devon
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Beach within easy reach
Complex
Indoor swimming pool
Swimming pool
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At a glance

  • Pretty cottage set in the rolling countryside with a shared indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and games room on site making the perfect rural escape
  • Situated on the stunning Hartland Peninsula in North Devon, just two miles from the village of Hartland and four miles from the beach at Hartland Quay
  • Perfectly situated to enjoy the beautiful rugged Devon coastline with easy access to the South West Coast Path or why not visit the popular beaches and seaside towns of Bude, Clovelly, Croyde and Westward Ho!
Property code: OC-73952

This delightful cottage is located in the stunning Devonshire countryside, close to the popular village of Hartland as well as a short drive to private village of Clovelly, famous for its cobbled streets. There are several beaches in the area, the closest being Hartland Quay which has spectacular scenery throughout the year, and the large family-friendly beach at Westward Ho! which also boasts two miles of sands and a surfing academy. Slightly further afield is the pretty harbour town of Bideford, narrow winding streets lined with interesting shops makes it a wonderful place to spend an afternoon. Or why not take the boat from Bideford Quay, or Ilfracombe, out to the island of Lundy, a beautiful three-mile wide wild island located in the Bristol Channel.

This cottage is approached via your own enclosed lawn area that you enter on the ground floor into the lounge/kitchen/diner. First is the kitchen, which is well-equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Walking on, the room widens into a very pleasant double aspect lounge/diner with wood burner effect electric fire, exposed beams, comfy seating and Smart TV and DVD player. A good size dining table makes for easy mealtimes with the family. The staircase leads up to the first floor with two bedrooms, a double and a twin. The stylish shower room with hand basin and WC completes the accommodation.

Stepping outside there is an enclosed lawn area with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ. Guests are able to explore the site and have access to the shared indoor heated swimming pool. You can also enjoy the sauna and hot tub. A separate shared games room is adjacent to the pool area with table tennis, darts and pool table, as well as a comfy seating area and large TV, plenty of books and games are also available and makes a great facility for adults and children alike. A shared utility room is also onsite with washing machines and a tumble dryer. Plus a shared, gated field perfect for exercising the dogs. Ample parking is also available.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin
  • 1 shower room
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
  • Shared utility room with washing machines and tumble dryer, both coin operated
  • Shared indoor heated pool (available from 8.30am -12 Noon and then again from 4pm - 7.30pm)
  • Hot tub - Same times as pool
  • Sauna - 45 minutes notice of use required
  • Shared games room with table tennis, darts, pool table and TV
  • Gated enclosed 2.5 acre paddock with further open fields available to use
  • Charcoal BBQ available
  • Ample parking available
  • Shared EV charging- Pay at end of week per kW used at average charge by provider- no cable provided- requires UK 3 pin to Type 1 or Type 2.
  • Beach 4 miles, shop and pub 2 miles
  • Complex of properties
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 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 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 1st November 2025

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Lovely location and great if you take your dog with you. A good games room for rainy days and decent sized pool and hot tub.Handy base for visiting North Devon attractions and Hartland village close by.

Reviewed by Emma 13th October 2025

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Lovely cottage in a great location. Perfect for our dog as the garden and dog field was very secure. Good facilities too. The pool and games room were very enjoyable.

Reviewed by Jason 6th September 2025

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Awesome place would strongly recommend. Facilities are excellent.

Reviewed by Mike 23rd August 2025

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Great shower comfortable Bed, well stocked kitchen equipment owners a really nice couple

Reviewed by Jerry 12th July 2025

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We loved the location and the cottage is comfortable - ideal for a holiday. It is well equipped and I would recommend it to anyone looking to spend time in the area

Reviewed by Joanna 24th May 2025

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We had a lovely weeks stay in Olive Cottage. Great facilities; the kids play park, games room & swimming pool/sauna. Plenty of beaches/places to visit in surrounding areas (Bude is approx. 30 mins away & we also went to Padstow about 1.5 hours away). The kids enjoyed a day out at The Milkyway Adventure Park, lots of indoor and outdoor activities foRead morer a whole day there. We enjoyed two meals out at some local pubs in Hartland. We would definitely visit again. Thank you to Lesley & Robin. Hide

Reviewed by Pat 3rd May 2025

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Thanks Lesley and Robin for a lovely holiday. The swimming pool was greatly enjoyed especially by are grandson. The 2 dog fields are a great idea, our dog had never had such freedom on a holiday. The olive cottage was very comfortable and well equipped for a family of four. The location is beautifully quiet and yet a stones throw from Hartland villRead moreage. We would certainly recommend the Anchor pub for a great meal looking for to rebooking asap. Hide

Reviewed by Anna 5th April 2025

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Reviewed by Jo 9th December 2024

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We loved everything about our stay in Mettaford. The dog friendly fields and enclosed garden were ideal for our very excitable cockerpoo. We loved using the sauna and hot tub. It's such a beautiful area and just a stone's throw from the stunning Hartland coastline.

Reviewed by Daniel 5th October 2024

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A fantastic place to stay, such beautiful cottages and superb hosts. The cottages are in a great location for visiting the beautiful surroundings. Really looking forward to visiting again.

Reviewed by Sarah 3rd August 2024

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Absolutely perfect. We have a special needs child who needs safe enclosed spaces to play. This was ideal.

Reviewed by Jerry 6th July 2024

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We were delighted to arrive at Olive Cottage on Mettaford Farm in an idyllic setting in North Devon. The cottage was cosy and had everything you need for a comfortable stay and a great starting point to enjoy the magnificant coastline. It was wonderful to bring our much welcomed standard poodles with us. The entire area is dog friendly including moRead morest beaches and restaurants. We highly recommend this location. Hide

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.