Charming cottage on a historic farm with a pool
Entire cottage in Devon, United Kingdom
- 4 guests
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 beds
- 2 bathrooms
Hosted by Renate
- Superhost
- 10 years hosting
Listing highlights
1-hour drive to Dartmoor National Park
This home is near the national park.
Dive right in
This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.
Exceptional check-in experience
Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.
Escape to Pond Cottage, a peaceful countryside retreat set on an ancient farm. This charming detached cottage combines rustic character with modern comfort, thoughtfully restored using local materials. Enjoy fast 100+ Mbps Starlink WiFi, perfect for working remotely or streaming. Set beside a large picturesque pond, it offers a private setting with a south-facing enclosed garden and beautiful rural views—ideal for relaxing, dining outdoors, and unwinding in nature.
The space
Step into a welcoming semi open-plan ground floor, where a fully equipped farmhouse kitchen flows into a light, spacious yet cosy living area, complete with slate floors and a wood-burning stove—perfect for relaxing evenings.
Upstairs, an oak staircase leads to a dedicated workspace and two generous double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room. Exposed beams and plentiful roof lights fill the cottage with warmth and natural light, while carefully chosen antique furnishings add charm and character throughout.
Outside, guests can enjoy access to a secluded outdoor pool (unheated), shared occasionally with the owners.
Guest access
Guests are free to explore the full 150 acres of our beautiful, 500-year-old stone-built farmstead and enjoy the secluded outdoor pool. Though no longer a working farm, the land remains full of life, with free-ranging geese and chickens adding to its charm. Wander through three apple orchards, a magnificent maturing arboretum, and a remarkable grove of 350 Giant Redwoods grown from seed—creating a truly unique and peaceful countryside setting.
Other things to note
Tucked away in a quiet and unspoilt corner of Mid Devon, the farm offers true peace and dark, star-filled skies—perfect for stargazing on clear nights.
Just 2.2 miles away, the charming village of Witheridge offers two local shops and a welcoming pub serving great food. In the opposite direction, around 3 miles away, you’ll find Rackenford, home to a village shop and a characterful, traditional gastro pub full of old-world charm.
The space
Step into a welcoming semi open-plan ground floor, where a fully equipped farmhouse kitchen flows into a light, spacious yet cosy living area, complete with slate floors and a wood-burning stove—perfect for relaxing evenings.
Upstairs, an oak staircase leads to a dedicated workspace and two generous double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite shower room. Exposed beams and plentiful roof lights fill the cottage with warmth and natural light, while carefully chosen antique furnishings add charm and character throughout.
Outside, guests can enjoy access to a secluded outdoor pool (unheated), shared occasionally with the owners.
Guest access
Guests are free to explore the full 150 acres of our beautiful, 500-year-old stone-built farmstead and enjoy the secluded outdoor pool. Though no longer a working farm, the land remains full of life, with free-ranging geese and chickens adding to its charm. Wander through three apple orchards, a magnificent maturing arboretum, and a remarkable grove of 350 Giant Redwoods grown from seed—creating a truly unique and peaceful countryside setting.
Other things to note
Tucked away in a quiet and unspoilt corner of Mid Devon, the farm offers true peace and dark, star-filled skies—perfect for stargazing on clear nights.
Just 2.2 miles away, the charming village of Witheridge offers two local shops and a welcoming pub serving great food. In the opposite direction, around 3 miles away, you’ll find Rackenford, home to a village shop and a characterful, traditional gastro pub full of old-world charm.
Where you'll sleep
What this place offers
Garden view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 95 reviews.
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Overall rating
- 5 stars, 94% of reviews
- 4 stars, 5% of reviews
- 3 stars, 1% of reviews
- 2 stars, 0% of reviews
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value
Guests mention
Where you’ll be
Devon
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From the host
The countryside around us is wooded and beautiful with hardly any traffic. You can hear owls at night and on clear nights see the stars. We have no near neighbours and a car is a necessity. We are in the middle of Devon, the perfect base for excursions in any direction.
Centrally located 10 miles from the market town of Tiverton, 1 hour from both the North Devon and South Devon coast as well and within easy reach of both Exmoor and Dartmoor.
Local attractions include:
*Several National Trust properties: Knights Hayes Court and Killerton House, Filleigh Castle.
*Rosemoor Royal Horticultural gardens.
*Quince Honey Farm
*The seaside resorts of Westard Ho! & Woolacombe
*Exeter with it's historic cathedral
*The historic fishing village of Clovelley
*Dunster Castle near Minehead
*Beautiful Lyton & Lynmouth on the coast of Exmoor
and much, much, more!
Centrally located 10 miles from the market town of Tiverton, 1 hour from both the North Devon and South Devon coast as well and within easy reach of both Exmoor and Dartmoor.
Local attractions include:
*Several National Trust properties: Knights Hayes Court and Killerton House, Filleigh Castle.
*Rosemoor Royal Horticultural gardens.
*Quince Honey Farm
*The seaside resorts of Westard Ho! & Woolacombe
*Exeter with it's historic cathedral
*The historic fishing village of Clovelley
*Dunster Castle near Minehead
*Beautiful Lyton & Lynmouth on the coast of Exmoor
and much, much, more!
Meet your host
Speaks English and German
Lives in England, United Kingdom
Retired doctor's wife, now sheep farmer and keen gardener
Renate is a Superhost
Host details
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