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Old Post Cottage - Self-catering in Devon

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Old Post Cottage, Mortehoe, EX34 7DS, Devon
England, Regno Unito

Emma & Rich Knight

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A neat white cottage with thick walls and bags of comfort in Mortehoe. Walk the coastal path, surf the beaches, eat the catch of the day

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Back in the 1830s, this neat white cottage in a sweet North Devon village was the post office. Its thick stone walls have seen centuries of history but inside it’s bang up to date. Crisp, clean and uncluttered, it’s a soothing place to kick your shoes off and relax.

Walk to a little shop for croissants in the morning, on dry days you can breakfast in the pretty garden. Walk to spectacular Morte Point, explore the rock pools at Rockham Beach and dine on fresh seafood in Mortehoe’s pubs.

This is an all-weather coastal bolthole. Walk straight onto the coastal path or down to the beach, return to a cream tea by the cosy wood-burner. Watch the stars come out from the garden on balmy nights in summer.


Caratteristiche
Children welcome
Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
English spoken
Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
WiFi
Wireless internet access available.
Public transport
Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
Babies welcome
Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
Garden
Grounds for guests to explore.
Self check-in
Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
Attrezzature

Electricity included

Open fire / woodburner

Microwave oven

Central heating

Mobile reception

Television

Barbecue

Dishwasher

Cooked meals available

Washing machine

Restaurant within 3 miles

Shop within 3 miles

Pub within 3 miles

Relaxation areas

Breakfast available

Breakfast included

Oven

Hob

Spa on site

Bar on site

Free parking on site

Free parking nearby

Paid parking nearby


Local points of interest from Emma & Rich Knight:

Punti d'interesse locali da
Emma & Rich Knight:

  • Woolacombe Beach - named the best in Britain by The Sunday Times
  • Morte Point - stunning clifftop walks just a short stroll from the front door
  • Surf school - quality lessons from great instructors at Woolacombe and Saunton
  • Fun for kids - Watermouth Castle, The Milky Way, The Big Sheep and lots more
  • Fine food - an exciting range of restaurants and dining pubs in Mortehoe, Woolacombe and beyond
  • Exmoor National Park - wild walks and cosy pubs
Punti d'interesse

Guest feedback
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"The perfect place to stay in magic Mortehoe — an old cottage in the heart of the village, beautifully fitted out with all the home from home comforts you could ask for. We'll definitely be back."

Penny - Banbury, United Kingdom

Aprile 2017
"Old Post Cottage is unique in many ways: an old building with a very modern and clean touch, very nice own garden and in the center of Mortehoe - the perfect base for relaxing and feeling at home. We will be back in North Devon for sure..."

Michael - Bielefeld, Germany

Settembre 2016
"A delightful location for a holiday. Clean, comfortable, and with good facilities, it is very well run by the owner, Emma Knight. Excellent base for walking, with beautiful cliff walks and breath-taking views. Close to Woolacombe Beach - walkable but with a challenging hill if walking back to the cottage. Strongly recommended and we have enjoyed visiting Old Post Cottage for over ten years."

John - Bristol, United Kingdom

Luglio 2016
"We have just returned from our second stay at Old Post Cottage and can't praise it highly enough. The rooms are beautifully decorated and cosy and you can't beat the location, with beautiful walks and beaches just moments away. Our three year old loved our morning trips to get croissants from the village shop, and was also a big fan of the playground and the big garden behind the cottage. Meanwhile, we enjoyed the village pubs (there are three) and the fact that cots/high chairs etc were all available on site. The owners are incredibly helpful and we'll definitely be back next year!"

Katie - London, United Kingdom

Aprile 2016
"We've stayed in this cottage three years running now because it's beautiful, homely and in the most fantastic position - amazing beaches and cliff top walks just a few minutes walk away. Children love it, we love it, the owners are lovely to deal with, and we can't wait for a fourth visit."
Aprile 2015
"A beautifully decorated cottage in a stunning location. Kitsch has been evaded and the decor (and cleanliness) was spot on. Location is fabulous, just off the quaint village square, steps away from stunning coastal views. Loads to do in the area and great beaches in the vicinity. Loved it, would definitely return."
Agosto 2014
"A wonderful little cottage, well cared for and beautifully furnished, in a relaxed little village surrounded by fantastic countryside right by the ocean. If that's not exactly what you're looking for, you're mad. "
Luglio 2014
"A great cottage in a great location - wonderful coastal walks straight from the cottage and close to the beaches at Woolacombe and Saunton Sands. The cottage is very comfortable and well -equipped. We had a great week in his superb cottage in a wonderful area "
Aprile 2014

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Details

Accommodation:
  • 1 Cottage for 4
Prezzi:(i) £675 a£1295 per settimana

Informazioni di prenotazione:

Minimum stay: 7 nights in high season. Short breaks available.

Periodi di chiusura

Never

Indirizzo

Old Post Cottage, Mortehoe, EX34 7DS, Devon


Accommodation:(i)
Self-catering Old Post Cottage (self-catering)
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Details
Cottage ~ 1 double & 1 twin sharing 1 bathroom & 1 shower room
Prezzi: (i) £ 675 a £ 1295 per settimana

Emma & Rich Knight

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