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Forest Cottage

Exeter, Devon
The exterior of Forest Cottage, near Exeter, Devon
The bright exterior of Forest Cottage, near Exeter, Devon
The sitting room at Forest Cottage, near Exeter, Devon
The cosy sitting room at Forest Cottage, near Exeter
The kitchen at Forest Cottage, near Exeter, Devon
The country kitchen at Forest Cottage, near Exeter, Devon
The dining room at Forest Cottage, near Exeter, Devon
The double bedroom at Forest Cottage, near Exeter, Devon
One of the light, bright twin bedrooms at Forest Cottage, near Exeter
One of the twin bedrooms at Forest Cottage, near Exeter, Devon
The view from the dining room at Forest Cottage, near Exeter, Devon
The bathroom at Forest Cottage, near Exeter, Devon
The shower room at Forest Cottage, near Exeter, Devon
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At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 6
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Preferred changeover day Thursday
  • Minimum stay 3 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 2
  • Acorn rating 3 What's this?
  • Reference 012011
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About Forest Cottage

A fairy-tale thatch cottage in a magical forest setting.

There’s always something magical about staying in the midst of a forest; the eerie silence, the flittering of wildlife and carpets of spring flowers. Like the setting of a fairy-tale, this dreamy thatch cottage lies in the heart of the Ashclyst Forest, on the Killerton estate. You could explore for hours, before making your way back to warm by the log-burner in this cosy hide-away.

You could also explore the rest of the Killerton estate; its main house, gardens and parklands. Many events take place here throughout the year, from guided walks to outdoor theatre shows, so be sure to check them out before you leave. 

And if you’re staying a little longer, why not venture to the wild uplands of Dartmoor. Or for a day at the seaside, drive to Exmouth, just a 30-minute drive to the south. 
 

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Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair available
  • Microwave available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer available
  • Dishwasher available
  • Washing machine available
  • Tumble dryer available
  • Telephone not available
  • Television available
  • DVD available
  • WiFi* not available
  • Open fire / wood burner available
  • Garden available
  • BBQ not available

Accessibility

Not accessible

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Layout

  • Ground floor

    Sitting room with solid-fuel stove, dining room, steps down to kitchen, shower room with lavatory.

  • First floor

    Three bedrooms (1 double with 5' bed, 2 twins), bathroom.

Notes for guests

Access: The access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos please those images in the main website page.

Heating: Night storage and convector heating is included. 

Parking: Parking for up to 3 cars within the grounds of the cottage. 

Garden: The garden border is mainly hedgerow; therefore dogs will be able to access the forest and adjoining cottage garden unless supervised.

Television: A Television and DVD are provided, however please note the television reception is poor due to the location. Visitors may wish to bring their own DVDs. 

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

Please note: With this cottage being situated within the wood we feel we ought to point out there are inevitably some ticks evident in the woodland - a part of the natural countryside.

Forest Cottage is a semi-detached property so there will be people next door during your stay.

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A family in Ashclyst forest

Ashclyst Forest

Part of the Killerton estate and one of the largest woods in East Devon, with waymarked trails for exploring. A haven for butterflies, bluebells and birds.
Budlake Old Post Office is filled with vintage items and curiosities.

Budlake Old Post Office

Old village Post Office
Behind the door of this medieval hall-house lies a rich history.

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Medieval hall-house.
Clyston Mill is nestled by the River Clyst.

Clyston Mill

A working watermill nestled by the River Clyst on the Killerton estate
Autumn Killerton

Killerton

A family home and a great estate. Glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland with fine 18th-century house
Autumn at A la Ronde

A la Ronde

Quirky 18th-century, 16 sided house with fascinating interior decoration and collections

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About the Acorn rating

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We have applied a 1-5 Acorn rating to each cottage to be used only as a guide that covers location, style of interior and facilities you may be looking for. The range runs from 1 Acorn at a more basic level through to 5 Acorns at the highest level. Cottage pricing is not judged on the Acorn rating alone and as all our cottages are of an individual nature we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose, safe and clean. Running water and a WC are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities (details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage). Bedding, linen and towels are supplied (with a few exceptions, which is again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. Generally a 1 acorn cottage does not have wifi. Examples of a 1 acorn offer include Cartref, Wales and Rosedene, Worcestershire.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high sleeps to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 acorn cottages have wifi and, similar to a 1 Acorn cottage, the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic in their offer. All 2 (and higher) Acorn cottages supply bedding, linen and towels. Examples of a 2 acorn offer include Engine Cottage, Cornwall and High Hallgarth, Cumbria.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small sized kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage. Examples of a 3 acorn cottage include the Mustard Pot Cottage, Norfolk and Rose Cottage, Isle of Wight.

4 Acorn: these cottage have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally it is likely to have added comfort extras. The ratio of bathrooms to guests will be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers as opposed to over bath showers. Examples of a 4 Acorn offer include Portland House, Dorset and Stepper View, Cornwall.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage. This is the highest offer available. The furniture is of high standard, and has real comfort for modern living. Examples of a 5 Acorn cottage include The Old Rectory, South Wales and West Gate Lodge, Yorkshire.

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