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Crows Nest

Cove, near Tiverton, Devon
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Hot Tub
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A rural hideaway for two with panoramic country views
  • Delightful barn-style stone cottage with apex ceiling and open-plan living space
  • Relax in the private Jacuzzi spa or dine alfresco on the patio
Property code: OC-CROWS

This lovely property on the fringe of Exmoor is perfect for couples seeking peace and privacy in a beautiful country setting. The pretty town of Bampton is 3 miles away, with a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. From here it is less than 3 miles to the glorious Exmoor National Park, with its wild ponies, wooded valleys and rushing rivers. Discover more by visiting the National Park Centre in the village of Dulverton (7 miles) to find advice and information on all this special landscape has to offer, from wonderful walks to pony-trekking. Exmoor is a designated International Dark Sky Reserve, so look up to see stars shining more brightly on cloudless nights. A trip to Knightshayes Court (7 miles) is a great day out. This spectacular 19th-century house, owned by the National Trust, is full of quirks and curiosities and set in acres of glorious gardens and parkland.

Guests reach the property down a private driveway and enter the open-plan living/diner/kitchen space through glazed doors. These are set into large windows, with skylights in the vaulted ceiling, combining to create a light-filled interior. A comfortable leather sofa with Smart TV, a contemporary kitchen and dining table make this a lovely room for relaxing. A spacious king-size bedroom and en-suite with a walk-in shower room and WC completes the picture of a charming rural retreat.

Outside is a private garden with a lawn and an attractive gravel patio overlooking the surrounding countryside with stylish wooden furniture. The Jacuzzi spa is in a summerhouse, where you can admire the lovely views while enjoying a luxurious soak.

  • 1 king-size bedroom
  • 1 en-suite shower room and WC
  • Electric oven with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Underfloor heating
  • Smart TV, DVD, iPod dock
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Garden with lawn and patio
  • Ample private parking
  • Jacuzzi spa 
  • Shop 2.5 miles, pub 1.3 miles, beach 24 miles
  • This property is for adults only.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Helen Gardner

This property is personally managed by Helen.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen 25th March 2026

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We had a very relaxing week here, loved the hot tub. Very easy to find your way around the area. Very peaceful looking out at the countryside, very warm and cosy

Reviewed by Rebecca 30th January 2026

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We had a lovely relaxing break. The cottage was perfect & Aubrey was really friendly. We will definitely be going back.

Reviewed by Tracy 24th January 2026

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Lovely location over looking the fields & hills. Cottage comfortable & relaxing. The hot tub was very welcoming after a days walking. Perfect for a relaxing break away from it all.

Reviewed by Karen 4th January 2026

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Reviewed by Keith 30th November 2025

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We were looking for somewhere rural, quiet and with a hot tub and this property was perfect. It was very comfortable with a superbly equipped kitchen and even a washing machine tucked away in a cupboard in the bathroom. Aubrey, the owner, was always exceptionally helpful. The hot tub was under cover so even on very wet ad windy evenings it was aRead more treat. Hide

Reviewed by Diana 5th October 2025

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Perfect property and location for peace and quiet

Reviewed by Juliette 22nd September 2025

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We had a lovely week here, The cottage has everything we needed,

Reviewed by Stephen 9th September 2025

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Crows Nest Cottage offered a delightful and tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city and town life. It provided all the necessary amenities to make our holiday truly special, including underfloor heating, a television, Wi-Fi, a dishwasher, a toaster, an air fryer, a refrigerator-freezer, cutlery, glassware, crockery, a washing machine, anRead more iron, and an ironing board. The indoor hot tub was a wonderful place to relax after a day of exploring. The cottage was exceptionally clean, and we were greeted each morning by the sweet melodies of birdsong. The views of the surrounding hills were simply breathtaking. I wholeheartedly recommend this location for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat and a desire for undisturbed relaxation. Aubrey Cummins, the owner of the farmland, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and always willing to assist. He was a truly lovely person. My partner and I would certainly choose to stay there again. Furthermore, my partner was particularly pleased to find a box of Cadbury's Milk Tray chocolates awaiting our arrival, although I did not get the chance to enjoy one. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 31st August 2025

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We had a wonderful 4-night stay at this lovely cottage. The location is very quiet and peaceful,. We were lucky that the clouds cleared one night and revealed s stunning night scape truly magical. The hot tub, set in a nicely enclosed outdoor room, was a real treat. Inside, the lounge area was cosy and comfortable. The nearby village of Bampton wRead moreas charming and convenient for picking up fresh groceries. Thank you for a fantastic stay we really enjoyed it! Hide

Reviewed by Paul 10th August 2025

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Excellent

Reviewed by Marcus 3rd August 2025

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Very friendly owner most helpful

Reviewed by Craig 20th July 2025

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Very nice cottage offering a peaceful retreat with lovely countryside views. The cottage includes everything you would need. The owner is friendly but not intrusive. Some of the roads in the area are thin but traffic usage is low. Very nice week away.

Reviewed by Denise 12th July 2025

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Perfect holiday, thank you. Everything you need for a peaceful, relaxing break. Very welcoming hot tub in this warm weather. Hopefully will return again.

Reviewed by Gillian 7th July 2025

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The cottage is set in beautiful scenery and very private. Aubrey, the owner, was very helpful and provided suggestions for places to visit and eat. We were very comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

Reviewed by Shirley 22nd June 2025

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A fabulous property if youre looking for somewhere peaceful and out of the way .

Reviewed by Joanne 27th May 2025

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We loved our week stay at the Crows nest. We have visited a couple of times already as we love the location and quietness. The farmer is lovely and always comes up to meet us for chat which is really nice. The cottage is lovely and a great size for the two of us and there are so many amenities. Dishwasher, gas hob, gas oven, microwave and an Read moreair fryer which was a lovely additional from last time we visited. We also had use of our own personal hot tub which is in a hut to the side of the cottage and the farmer maintained on a daily basis for us. We are already looking at booking again for next year. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Neasa 11th April 2025

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Our stay at The crows nest exceeded our expectation. Its very well equipped with washing machine / dish washer / airfryer and the private use / sheltered hot tub a welcome soak after a hard days walking. The plates / cups etc are quality and the kitchen well equipped. Location. It is remote, quiet and sitting out with a beverage just hearing biRead morerds and sheep total bliss. Theres a pub, shops and restaurants a short drive away. Not in walking distance. There is a 3.5 lovely walk you can do from the house. As you are centrally located we had a wonderful week a mix of walking, hiring bikes. You can hire SUPs or kayaks on Wimbleball lake 30 mins away. We did coastering at Hele bay and sea kayaking in the south coast. You need a car. Its remote. Its wonderfully quiet. You cant walk to restaurants/pubs. WiFi is ok. Phone signal good. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 20th January 2025

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Reviewed by Tim 4th January 2025

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A fantastic property in an amazing location, if you long for peace and quiet, this is the place to go !

Reviewed by James 25th November 2024

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It is a truly lovely cottage with some very beautiful views out across, very relaxing and peaceful with plenty of comfort, would definitely visit again

Reviewed by Lyndon 4th November 2024

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Reviewed by Charly 15th October 2024

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Reviewed by Julie 24th September 2024

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Lovely comfortable cottage with outstanding views and lots of walks on the doorstep and plenty of places to visit a short drive away. The owner was very welcoming. Would definitely come again.

Reviewed by Dale 6th August 2024

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We have had an excellent weeks stay at Crows Nest. The location was excellent with great views. The house was really simple and well designed. The Kitchen area and equipment was all of great quality and easy to use. The bathroom was really clean, and also had a washing machine in which was also very easy to use and did a good job. The shower was eRead morexcellent with plenty of power and a really good size. Plenty of storage in the bedroom and also hosted a good size and comfy bed. I would highly recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Colin 4th August 2024

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Ideally located if you just want to recharge and to have peace and quite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Superb views across the valley from the cottage and the hot tub.You may get the odd interruption from birds and distant sheep and cattle, but generally its you, the view and the wind in the trees! There is also a bonus as you may see deeRead morer appear out of the near wood land. The only down side, is the drive up Cove Hill Road to the destination, as this road becomes very narrow, the width of a car and it like that for about 1.5 miles. Best way we found was to use the Bolham Road from Tiverton and then take the Old Tiverton Road towards Bampton, which takes you round the back of Knighthayes. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 14th July 2024

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Fabulous views. Spotlessly clean and well equipped kitchen. Great to have an air fryer. Lovely shower. Be prepared for narrow single track lanes to get in and out and little or no WiFi. Very peaceful location. Hot tub was a great bonus. Owner was really helpful and friendly.

Reviewed by Fezad 7th July 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 23rd June 2024

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An amazing place to stay, you couldn't wish for a more relaxing and picturesque location. A lovely cottage with all the facilities and hot tub is a bonus. The owners are really friendly and helpful, will hopefully be returning.

Reviewed by Rachel 21st June 2024

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This cottage is wonderful. Very well equipped, underfloor heating lovely and warm (we stayed in November) and ideally located for relaxing and recharging. The hot tub is great. This was just what we wanted and we were not disappointed. We would happily stay again.

Reviewed by Eric William 17th June 2024

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a wonderful place to stay for a quiet relaxing holiday. crows nest has everything for a self catering break and a great hub to visit all that Devon has to offer.

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