Orchard Cottage, in the village of Brayford, offers peaceful holiday accommodation on the East wing of a large former farmhouse in one of the most scenic parts of the country. Located on the edge of Exmoor National Park, this area of Devon makes an ideal base both for a relaxing countryside retreat as well as for those looking to get out for some rural adventure. Keen walkers, cyclists, photographers, and artists alike will find no shortage of nearby beaches, woodlands, moorland, and quiet rural towns to explore.
3 first floor bedrooms ((one double, one single, and one twin, all with views out over the hills of Exmoor)
Split-level living room with large dining table and television/DVD player
Ground floor kitchen well equipped with electric cooker, fridge-freezer, microwave, and washing machine, plus toaster, kettle, cookware, variety of kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, and glasses
First floor bathroom with bath, hand basin, and toilet
Bed linen, duvets, blankets provided. Towels provided upon request for supplementary fee of £3 per person (one bath towel and one hand towel)
Wifi available
Adjustable oil fired central heating throughout. Please note, heating and electricity costs not included in accommodation price
Up to two dogs welcome (supplement of £10 per dog)
Gardens (shared with neighbouring holiday property) with fabulous views of surrounding countryside and several beautiful benches
Free access (shared with neighbouring holiday property) to indoor badminton court next to cottage
Child-friendly accommodation with cot and highchair available upon request
Tea, coffee, and sugar provided, with other non-perishable items like salt, pepper, and oil, plus household sundries such as toilet rolls and washing-up liquid available
Basic supplies available from local pub The Poltimore Arms or Bratton Fleming Shop - both 3 miles from property, while Sainsbury's offer home delivery service in this area. 7 miles from a larger range of amenities provided in the nearest town of South Molton
Iron, ironing board, and hairdryer provided
Allocated parking space for one vehicle; A further space can be organised upon request
FacilitiesYou enter the Orchard Cottage through a small conservatory straight into the kitchen, which is fully equipped.
The sitting room is spacious and comfortable.
A television (with Freeview) and DVD player is provided in the living room, and wifi is available in the cottage.
There is an iron and ironing board.
A travel cot and high chair can be provided on request, please let us know at time of booking if you require them.
Orchard Cottage has oil fired central heating throughout. There is a ceiling of £30 on the cost of oil provided by owner. Oil used above £30 per stay will charged at cost price - to be settled with the owner directly at the end of your stay, if applicable.
Electricity is included in the price of your stay. Bed linen, duvets and blankets are provided.
Towels can be provided if requested and upon payment of a supplementary fee of £3 per person (one bath towel and one hand towel would be provided per person).
LocationBrayford is a peaceful village in the Bray valley, on the southern edge of Exmoor National Park -- a lovely base for exploring moor, coast, and countryside.
The River Bray runs through the heart of the village, which sits at a natural crossroads between Exmoor's wild open moorland to the north and the rolling green farmland of mid-Devon to the south. Stone and cob cottages, narrow lanes, and ancient hedgerows give Brayford the timeless character of a traditional Devon village. It is a quiet, unhurried place -- ideal for anyone seeking a genuinely rural retreat with easy access to some of the finest walking, riding, and fishing country in the south-west.
Village Amenities
Brayford has a community shop and post office, open limited hours, selling basic groceries and everyday essentials. The village also has a parish church and a village hall that hosts occasional events.
Nearby Shopping
South Molton, approximately 5 miles south, is the nearest market town and has a good range of independent shops, a Tesco supermarket, chemists, a post office, banks, and a twice-weekly pannier market selling local produce. Barnstaple, approximately 15 miles to the west, is the largest town in North Devon and offers full high-street shopping, supermarkets, a covered pannier market, and retail parks.
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