Ref: 4490 / Clovelly
Straw Cottage
Straw Cottage is truly unique and offers a wonderful sanctuary of calmness - a holiday here will no doubt leave you wanting to return. This charming bolthole has been skilfully and carefully created by local craftspeople, built using original construction methods from bales of straw, with details throughout that will catch your eye, from the straw mouse hiding in the sitting-room wall to the forged metal work in the garden and hand-crafted shelving in the kitchen, all made by the artist/blacksmith owners. The garden itself offers a real 'WOW' factor and star-gazing up at the dark skies from the hot tub on the patio will be one of the highlights, along with being able to bring your four-legged friends to enjoy this special setting too (please be mindful that it is not fully secure and there are sheep in the adjacent fields).
Arriving via your own driveway and parking space, you meander through the garden and patio to the entrance which leads straight into the fabulous bedroom offering the perfect place to lay your head after a long day exploring the wonderful north Devon coast. With sumptuous king-size bed taking in the view of the garden and direct access to the hot tub too!
The open plan sitting/dining-room benefits from a welcoming wood-burner, comfortable sofas (and the straw mouse in the wall), but no matter what the season the room floods with light thanks to the many windows. There is a hidden gem in the form of a galleried snug on the mezzanine accessed via a steep flight of stairs and with limited head room - there will be no better place in the cooler months to hide away and read for hours, feeling the warmth from the wood-burner below.
The galley kitchen is small but well-equipped to cook up a feast or brunch, that can be enjoyed al fresco on the patio and just along the hallway is the shower-room.
The creative owners live next door and are on hand to advise on the best places to visit but owing to the well thought out layout of the house and the main access via your own private garden, you are in no way overlooked.
This area of north Devon offers an escape offering everything from unspoilt countryside to dramatic coastline and sandy beaches. There are many local restaurants and numerous beach cafes - you really will be spoilt for choice. One of the best is right on your doorstep, just a half-mile stroll - The Farmers Arms in the village of Woolsery.
Lundy Island is only a boat trip away and there are beautiful sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands or Braunton Burrows but not forgetting the wonderful galleries and cafes at Instow, which is rich with maritime themes and links to the sea. Once you have discovered this very special place, you will want to return!
Features
- Dogs welcome
- Arrive/Depart Friday
- Short breaks available
- Hot tub/Outdoor bath
- Wood-burner/Open fire
- Private parking for 1 car
- WiFi
- No smoking
- Pub .5 miles
- Patio furniture, sun loungers and fire-pit and barbecue
- 2 electric panel heaters and heated towel rail
- Logs for wood-burner
- Unique Hideaways
- Single-storey
- Garden/Outside space
- Private parking
- Barbecue
- Hot tub
- Open fire/wood-burner
- Linen and towels included
- Near a pub
Availability, reservations and pricing: £616 to £1400 per week
Located 3.1 miles SE of Clovelly
Customer reviews
Good or bad, we publish all the reviews left by the guests who have stayed at this property.
Mrs Morrison
We had an amazing stay at the very quirky and very cosy Straw Cottage. We had a wonderful warm welcome and really appreciated the little extras. Thank you, we will definitely be back!
Mr Wood
Nice country side stay with lovely hot tub.
Mr Best
Great place to stay, fantastic location and just a perfect get-a-way !
Mr Tucker
We enjoyed a lovely stay at Straw Cottage and would definately stay again. A lovely private garden with hot tub is a particular selling point, with the rest of the property providing more than enough space for 2 people and dogs.
Mrs Sandford
Cute cottage, very comfortable bed, fab hot tub we used it every day! Garden not enclosed so be careful if you bring a dog, the owners dog did tend to visit a lot which my dog wasn’t overly happy with. Farmers arms and fish and chip shop amazing! Make sure you try both. Lovely peaceful location
Mrs Cooke
Rustic but very comfortable. Owners very friendly and helpful. Great for peace and quiet, and good for getting to beaches in under half an hour.
Mr Ralph
Worst holiday let ever stayed in ! Arrived with great expectations, entrance was a mess of overgrown weeds and old machinery lying around. Steps down to front door are narrow and slippery no welcome pack or note had to phone owner couldn't find light switch in kitchen and no logs for wood burner, kitchen lights were brown with grim bathroom door was difficult to close. TV remote worked sometimes and had difficulty with cooker hob asked owner to help with little success, gave up when found WIFI did not work. Came for a relaxing 4 night stay, not relaxing at all and did not sleep well because of dripping gutter, noisy fridge and hot tub, branches tapping on roof and rats or mice scratching in walls!!!!
Mrs Drake
Lovely cottage. Owner really helpful. Would stay again.
Miss Brown
Stunning, cosy cottage in a wonderful, quiet location. Perfect for our minimoon!
Ms Simon
A wonderful, cozy home away from home, Straw Cottage has all the comforts you'll need and the outdoor space is fantastic (hot tub, fire pit, bbq, garden -- what more could you want). Everything is exactly as pictured. Also North Devon has so many sights to see and activities to do, one week wasn't enough to take it all in! Plus, the village around the corner has the incredible Farmer's Arms (do yourself a favour a book a meal here!). All in all, the perfect getaway. Will definitely be returning!
Mrs Starling-Lee
The location is fab as it's only 20mins from the coast. There is a beautiful restaurant in the village only 10 minutes walk (expensive fine dining so only went once) and the local shop next door to that is well equipped. I did a half day blacksmith introduction run by the owners which was great fun. The hot tub was great as was the log burner. The cottage was cosy and private just what we wanted. We really enjoyed our stay.
Dr Senior
An escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life , relaxation , off road parking, home from home facilities.
Mrs Pike
What a find! The perfect retreat in a wonderful location. Waking up to birdsong each morning was a joy. Lots of places to visit locally as well as great walks. The hot tub was a welcome treat at the end of the day. We thoroughly enjoyed the blacksmith course which can be accessed on-site.
Mr Archer
We spent a lovely three nights at this property it was just what we needed to chill out, it was ideal for the dogs and a pleasant walk to the pub which was excellent
Ms Deykin
We had a fantastic stay, the cottage was lovely and had everything you could possibly need. A lovely relaxing location and the hot tub was a bonus too!
Miss Hanson
The planning searching and booking of our holiday was so easy - and then once we arrived it was exactly what we had wanted and more. Just the most amazing stay from start to finish and would definitely stay in Straw Cottage again - FANTASTIC HOLIDAY!!
Mrs Morrison
Beautiful, quirky little property with very helpful hosts. Location is so peaceful and yet only a very short walk (uphill!) to the village with fantastic pub and well stocked village shop. The hot tub was absolutely perfect to come back to after walks along the stunning coastal paths. Don't hesitate - book it!
Mrs Avery
We really enjoyed our stay at Straw Cottage, the garden is lovely and quiet and our dog loved the area! Yes it is out in the sticks somewhat but that was expected from the description so no problem. We had Sunday lunch at the village pub and fish and chips from the shop both were excellent! The owners were friendly and welcoming!
Mrs Summers
We had a really lovely and relaxing stay at Straw Cottage. There was plenty to explore on our doorstep, we had wonderful trips to Clovelly, Appledore and Westward Ho! all within a short drive. The cottage itself was a delight, we had everything we needed. We enjoyed a BBQ on the terrace, a hot tub most days, and lots of cosy evenings in by the fire, particularly enjoyable with fish & chips from the local pub (the best we've had). Our spaniel thoroughly enjoyed the holiday too, especially making friends with the owner's spaniel Rusty. Thank you x
Mr Allen
Amazing break just what we wanted. Great food at the farmers arms!! Highly recommended.
Mr Willis
The cottage is in a good location for visiting the north devon area.
Mr Bradley
Wonderful quirky property, with all the amenities, Hot tub was clean and fantastic for relaxing in, If you visit Heartland Abbey, the food and service at the Kings Arms Heartland was great and excellent value for money.
Mrs Knowles
Straw cottage was a very quirky cottage. Very private . The cottage had everything you could need. Was very clean. Loved the log burner and the hot tub after a long day sightseeing was a great bonus . A 10 min walk into the village which has a great pub fish and chip shop and a village shop. Straw cottage is enclosed in its own little private grounds which was great for our dog to play. The owners home is just at the side and was very friendly. But you don't feel overlooked. All in all a lovely place worth staying at
Mrs Emens
We had a wonderful relaxing stay at Straw Cottage. In a nut shell, it was perfect. What's not to like here :-)
Ms Stevenson
We had a fabulous few days at Straw Cottage. We found it easily following the directions sent in advance and felt very welcome. It is a lovely quiet location but with easy access to explore North Devon. The village was unknown to us before but is complete with a pub, store and chip shop. We highly recommend.
Mrs Meek
Made very welcome and enjoyed spending my birthday weekend at Straw cottage. We had great weather, a lovely meal at the pub, and a nice relaxing time sat outside having a bbq and star gazing in the hot tub.
Mrs Bowen-Walker
The cottage was beautifully furnished, set in a quite location overlooking fields. Everything you could want from a quiet and relaxing retreat with added bonus of a hot tub from which you can listen to the birds or watch the stars. The owners are friendly and helpful but not intrusive. We normally met when we were walking our dog around the grounds and he was happy to play with the owners dog. There is a deep step to the lounge which you have to negotiate and then steps up to an amazing mezzanine hide-hole if you wish. Kitchen is small but will all the necessary equipment. Simply put a delightful and artistic retreat. Pre-book the Farmers Arms if you intend to eat there as they are busy.
Mr Corton
Lovely quirky cosy cottage, hot tub was fabulous.
Mrs Keen
We had a wonderful stay at Straw Cottage, it was just perfect for the break we needed. Inside the cottage is spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and has lovely character and features. The hot tub is fantastic and the clever lighting provides a lovely atmosphere. We met the owner, David, who was very welcoming and friendly but left us to our own devices. We developed a routine of heading out for the day exploring, returning for late afternoons in the hot tub and then cosying up in front of the wood-burner - bliss! Our dog loved it too (especially the jar of treats!). We'd love to come back in the future and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Straw Cottage.
Mrs Morrow
We was really looking forward to our stay at Straw Cottage and was not dissatisfied. Everything was so comfortable especially the bed. There was nothing else we needed everything was provided! We spent a perfect week relaxing and recharging our batteries! Would definitely recommend.
mrs broad
What a lovely place , would definitely recommend , well thought out to give you privacy if that's what you want ,had a lovely week enjoyed the hot tub , good location , and thank you for the biscuits & eggs .
Mr Symons
I didn't actually go due to work commitments, but my inlaws came down instead and were at pains to tell me how lovely it was - and that I would have loved it. They also gave the owners a 10/10
Mrs McKee
Perfect little retreat for a cosy holiday whatever the time of year. Bursting with beautiful details and thoughtful touches. And very dog friendly, leaving very tasty treats, and very secure place for dogs. We had a lovely time in this little nest.
Mrs Tyler
Lovely quiet retreat for a few days , near to pretty beaches, and great pub serving tasty homecooked meals. The farmers inn in the village.
Mr Ashby
This is a "quirky" (but in a good way) property and it was great to stay in something a bit different. Someone has obviously invested a lot of time and effort in producing the artistic touches which make it interesting and not run-of-the-mill. Very quiet location and dog friendly. Local pub and take-away just up the road were great and the main attractions in the area are only a short distance away so hardly any travelling to see things.
Mrs Garbutt
Pretty and quirky. Good value. Not good if you like a bit more luxury!
Mrs HOWLETT
Had a lovely holiday, used the cottage as base to see this part of Devon we hadn't visited before, Lynton and Lynmouth a must visit, Village shop has excellent quality food and service without fault, village fish and chips also excellent cooked fresh whilst you wait. Best if all after days trekking around come back to straw cottage to relax in hot tub.
Mr Greenidge
When we arrived the owners greeted us and gave us the information about the property and it’s features. We discovered a fault with the TV and let the owners know. By the next morning we had a brand new one waiting for us by the door! Great service lovely location. Will 100% be back
Miss Tompkins
Great place, so nice and cosy. Log burner was amazing and so was the hot tub! The kitchen had all the amenities to cook they had thought of everything ! Will stay again in the future.
Mrs Hart
Straw Cottage is absolutely gorgeous, the owners have truly thought of everything. We loved the location, hot tub and the bed was super comfy and we had the best nights sleep! Thoughtful little touches from the moment you arrive, made a truly unforgettable stay- thank you so much.
Prof Siveter
What a little gem. A really delightful cottage for two. Hand-crafted in so many ways, with character and cosiness. The outside garden area was also lovely, with a hot-tub that was much enjoyed each day after walking the N Devon coast. David and Bex were the perfect hosts' to add to a very enjoyable stay at Straw Cottage. Thoroughly recommended.
Mrs Barnett
Really lovely cottage, cosy with beautiful touches. Really enjoyed the hot tub and wood burner. The outside area was fabulous, though going in October we didn't get to make the most of it. Would love to go back in better weather.Beautiful setting, hot tub always ready at a lovely temperature, wood burner, garden and outdoor space, bedroom overlooking the garden and all the lovely artistic touches. Dave and Bex were also very friendly and helpful. Pub in the village 'The Farmers Arms' was excellent.
Mrs Wheeldon
Its quite and a relaxing place to stay. Local inn for a special meal out is worth waiting for.
Miss Edwards
We really loved our stay at Straw cottage. The cottage itself is well equipped and beautifully decorated. It’s really cosy and ever so clean. The hot tub was lovely to use on the eve. The surrounding areas were lovely to go and view. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to book a stay at the cottage.
Mrs Gaughan
The cottage was a lovely place to stay Well equipped and clean. Its location was idilic for us as We wanted privacy. The Hot tub was an excellent feature And we used it every day. We would be happy to recommend it and We will return
Mr Harper
Wonderful cottage in a superb location. Everything was great, will book again
Mr Tomalin
Liked - Tasteful furnishings, quirky features, friendly owners, super hot-tub, excellent local pub Not so happy about - weak WiFi
Mrs Edwards
The Straw cottage is a perfect place to unwind and also delight in the North Devon UNESCO biosphere reserve . If you visit at the right time you have the chance of seeing over 15 spp of orchids at Braunton Burrows. On the coast we saw Porpoises daily including a newly born calf.