Rural Historic Farmhouse - A Peaceful Escape is located in West Down, just 20 miles from Lundy Island and 20 miles from Royal North Devon Golf Club. Housed in a building dating from 11th century, this vacation home features free Wifi and free private parking. Outdoor dining is also possible at the vacation home. Rural Historic Farmhouse - A Peaceful Escape features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Westward Ho! is 21 miles from the accommodation, while Watermouth Castle is 4.7 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 63 miles from Rural Historic Farmhouse - A Peaceful Escape.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
10
High score for West Down

See what guests loved the most:

  • Wiebke
    Germany Germany
    We stayed for three nights in May 2024. We were greeted by the especially friendly hosts, Hannah and Jon. Their family's farmhouse in Higher Aylescott dates back centuries and has been updated respecting this long history. The farm sits on a...
  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable, quaint, this had everything we needed. Teenagers.has fun with the Twister! Fire was lovely. Host was very friendly 🙂
  • Barry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the welcome we got and the fact the cottage feels and is a real devon cottage on a real farm. Sights, sounds, and smells are exactly like you would expect, and it was perfect for us. We will be back.

Hosted by Hannah

10
10
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Hannah
Our home is an ancient Grade II & Doomsday listed farmhouse set in the countryside which is just 10 mins drive from Ilfracombe & 15 mins from Woolacombe Beach - perfect for outdoorsy folks and families looking for a peaceful escape in the countryside with adventure on your doorstep. We are set up on a hill with far-reaching views across North Devon and even out to Dartmoor just outside the pretty countryside village of West Down, accessible by a small bumpy country lane. Once a working farm, the property is now a small livery yard where my family and I live and work. Our nearest neighbours are about 400m away. Enjoy the sounds of the countryside - We have 6 horses (who we are happy to introduce guests to), 2 dogs & a cat plus birdsong from the nesting House Martins! The yard comes alive from 7am, so bear this in mind if you're not early risers.
Whilst we are set in the sticks, we are just 15 minutes drive from Woolacombe, an award-winning golden sandy beach and 20 mins from famed surf spot, Croyde Bay and many other beautiful beaches and bays along the North Devon coast. The village of West Down is approximately 1 mile away by road and also just a 10 minute walk across the country footpaths. The quaint village has a Community Shop run by volunteers stocking all essentials and some lovely local produce too. There are two pubs, The Crown Inn in the centre of the village, a proper little country pub with a pretty beer garden and The Woodpecker is just out of the main village on the main road. Ilfracombe is a small Victorian coastal town, just 10 mins away with a beautiful harbour which is also home to Damian Hirst's enormous 'Verity' statue. A great spot for grabbing some fish and chips and Devon ice cream to watch the world go by. This is a walkers' paradise! We have the South West Coast Path and Exmoor National Park a short drive away, plus endless countryside footpaths to explore right outside our door. On soggy days, there are plenty of attractions in the surrounding towns to keep little ones entertained too.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Rural Historic Farmhouse - A Peaceful Escape
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Streaming service (like Netflix)
    • Flat-screen TV
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Electric blankets
    • Private entrance
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Garden
    Outdoor & View
    • View
    Front Desk Services
    • Baggage storage
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Rural Historic Farmhouse - A Peaceful Escape takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    FAQs about Rural Historic Farmhouse - A Peaceful Escape

    • Rural Historic Farmhouse - A Peaceful Escape offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Yes, Rural Historic Farmhouse - A Peaceful Escape is popular with guests booking family stays.

      • Rural Historic Farmhouse - A Peaceful Escape can accommodate this group size:

        • 5 guests

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      • Rural Historic Farmhouse - A Peaceful Escape has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 2 bedrooms

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      • The prices at Rural Historic Farmhouse - A Peaceful Escape may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Check-in at Rural Historic Farmhouse - A Peaceful Escape is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

      • Rural Historic Farmhouse - A Peaceful Escape is 0.7 miles from the center of West Down. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.