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Mortuary Cottage

Barnstaple, Devon
The exterior of Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
The cream exterior of Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
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The pleasant picnic area at Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
The pretty exterior Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
The outside picnic area at Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
The sitting room at Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
The cosy sitting room at Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
The large kitchen and dining area at Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
The country kitchen and dining area at Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
The kitchen and dining area at Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
The stairway in Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
The double bedroom at Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
The bright en-suite shower room at Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
The large double bedroom at Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
The en-suite shower room at Mortuary Cottage, Barnstaple, Devon
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At-a-glance details

  • Sleeps 2
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Preferred changeover day Saturday
  • Minimum stay 2 nights
  • Number of dogs welcome 1
  • Acorn rating 3 What's this?
  • Reference 012002
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About Mortuary Cottage

A traditional Devonian cottage alongside the meandering River Yeo with an intriguing name…

Fortunately Mortuary Cottage never lived up to its melancholy name. It was once earmarked as a keeping place for air raid victims during WW2, but was never needed. Despite its name, it feels extremely homely and inviting inside with traditional slate floors, low beamed ceilings and a warming log burner. 

Its setting is quite dreamy too, with the River Yeo passing the cottage and the parkland of the Arlington estate unfolding before you. It’s not unusual to see red deer grazing on the grass nearby during the autumn months. A gently inclining three-mile stroll will lead you to the main house at Arlington Court, where you’ll receive free entry. 

The cottage is just six miles from the bustling town of Barnstaple, where you can pick up local produce from its quality farm shops. You’ll be close to the coast too, with Saunton and Croyde just a 30 minutes’ drive. But the best way to explore the north Devon coastline is by bike. Join the Tarka Trail, a 30 mile, traffic free cycle route that follows the area’s old railway lines.
 

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Features and facilities

  • Cot & high chair not available
  • Microwave available
  • Fridge available
  • Freezer not 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

    Kitchen/diner, sitting room with solid fuel stove

  • First floor

    Double bedroom (4'6 bed) with en-suite shower room.

Notes for guests

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

Children: Due to the proximity of the River Yeo we feel this cottage is unsuitable for children

Heating: Eco-radiators included. 

Parking: There is level parking right outside the door. Although there is ample room for parking and turning, please note that the riverbank falls steeply away at the edge of the garden.

Garden: There is an upper level garden for the washing line and a small grassed area where you can sit by the river.

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

Free access to Arlington Court during opening hours.

Logs: Logs from our Arlington Estate can be ordered for the week (£30) or per day (£6). We also offer an fire starter kit consisting of 40 eco briquettes and 4 firelighters for £7.50 per bag which will provide a base for approximately 4 fires.

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A view of Arlington Court across the lawn on a summer morning

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum

Intriguing Regency house and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles, set in a picturesque garden
Heddon Valley National Trust

Heddon Valley

Towering cliffs, coves and a wooded valley within Exmoor National Park
Surfer at Woolacombe, Devon

Woolacombe

Spectacular coastline of cliff, coves, beaches, dunes and headlands
Sea mist over Morte Point

Mortehoe

Gateway to a wild, remote coast with a rich history of wrecking and smuggling. Amazing walking, wildlife and sunbathing seals.
Watersmeet through the trees in autumn

Watersmeet

Dramatic river gorge, ancient woodlands, tea garden and shop in stunning surroundings
View over Croyde Bay from Baggy Point

Baggy Point

The impressive headland at Croyde with crashing waves and dramatic cliffs

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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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