Hartford Cottage, located in West Anstey (Devon), offers couples an idyllic escape within the stunning scenery of Exmoor National Park. Situated within the Deer's Leap estate, a former sheep farm that has been converted into exclusive holiday cottages and a wedding venue, Hartford Cottage provides a characterful and comfortable retreat.
The cottage can accommodate up to 2 guests (plus a cot on request) in one double bedroom and features a bathroom with a separate bath and shower. The modern kitchen area and comfortable seating with TV make it perfect for a romantic getaway. Guests can enjoy a private and enclosed patio with outdoor table and chairs, and their own exclusive use of the jacuzzi.
Guests also have shared access to the all-weather tennis court, games room (subject to restrictions) with a pool table, table tennis, and darts. The rental includes wifi, heating, and electricity, as well as bed linen and towels. Dogs are welcome with a maximum of 2 dogs for an additional fee of £15 per dog. Arrival is from 4 pm and departure by 10 am.
Please note that dogs must be arranged in advance and must not be left alone in the property or allowed on the furniture. Dogs must be kept on leads when outside. Smoking is strictly prohibited.
FacilitiesThe open-plan living area is built for two and has a fresh and airy feel. The double bedroom is at the far end of the property, and has a king-sized bed. The bathroom comprises a bath, separate shower, hand basin and toilet.
The kitchen includes an electric oven with hob, microwave, fridge (with freezer compartment?), slimline dishwasher, electric kettle and toaster.
Wifi, heating and electricity is included. Heating is provided by.... which can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Bed linen and towels are provided for the property, please bring own towels for the hot tub.
Cot and highchair available on request?
Welcome pack(?)...
The property will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests.
LocationWest Anstey is a tiny, peaceful hamlet tucked into rolling hills on the southern edge of Exmoor National Park, deep in the unspoilt Anstey valley of Mid Devon.
This is remote, unhurried countryside at its finest. Scattered farms and stone cottages sit among fields and hedgerows, with no through traffic, no streetlights, and no noise beyond birdsong and the occasional bleating of sheep. The hamlet's 13th-century Church of St Petrock stands as a quiet reminder of centuries of rural life in this hidden corner of Exmoor.
Local Services
West Anstey has no shop, pub, or post office -- this is a place to escape from it all. For everyday essentials, the nearest towns are Bampton (approximately 5 miles south) and Dulverton (approximately 6 miles east). Bampton has a small Co-op, post office, pharmacy, and several pubs. Dulverton is the southern gateway to Exmoor National Park, with a range of independent shops, a butcher, a delicatessen, a chemist, and the Exmoor National Park Visitor Centre.
Nearby Shopping
South Molton, approximately 8 miles north, is the nearest market town with a wider range of shops, a Tesco supermarket, banks, cafes, and a popular weekly pannier market. For larger supermarkets and high street shopping, Tiverton is approximately 15 miles south and Barnstaple approximately 20 miles north-west.
