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Charming Bungalow with wonderful countryside views.

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Beach
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon
  • Ladram Bay Beach
    13 min walk
  • Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
    7 min drive
  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk
    12 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    26 min drive

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About the area

Budleigh Salterton

When you stay at this vacation home in Budleigh Salterton, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Dorset and East Devon Coast and Ladram Bay Beach. .This vacation home is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from University of Exeter and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Bicton Park Botanical Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Ladram Bay Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Jacobs Ladder Beach - 14 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Sidmouth Beach - 15 min drive - 5.6 km
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 18 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Lympstone Village Station - 14 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cannon Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cosy Teapot - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Otterton Mill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Vanilla Sky Deli Eatery - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Bungalow with wonderful countryside views.

Hawkern Cottage is situated on the outskirts of the charming, picture postcard village of Otterton, which is between Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton. The property enjoys uninterrupted countryside views and is a haven for anyone who enjoys walking. It is only a 10 minute walk to the South West Coast Path where you can explore the numerous coastal and countryside walks. There are also plenty of beaches to nearby and Exeter City Centre is only a 30 minute drive.
The cottage comprises of one double bedroom, one twin bedded room, a bathroom, small utility and an open plan kitchen,dining area and sitting room. There are patio doors from the sitting area which open onto a terrace and garden.
The village of Otterton has its own Working Mill which has a restaurant, craft shop and fresh bakery in addition to the local village pub.

Facilities in the Area: Otterton is close by to Woodbury Golf and Country Club which is open to non-members and Exmouth boasts an Indoor Tennis centre which has 6 courts. Bicton Gardens is only a few minutes drive from Hawkern and the Regency town of Sidmouth is a 10 minute drive away.

Otterton is an ideal position as Dartmoor, Torbay, Lyme Regis (great for fossil hunting with the children), Exeter Cathedral Town are all easily accessible which makes plenty of day trips out for the family.

If you simple want a base for walking or relaxing on the beach, again you couldn't ask for a better location.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Conveniences include an electric kettle and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Claire Mills

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Bungalow With Wonderful Countryside Views

Charming Bungalow with wonderful countryside views. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely cottage in a stunning location!
A little bungalow with all that you need with some beautiful local walks and helpful host
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Anniversary weekend
Property adjacent to, but sheltered from main house. Small garden with long views at back. Beautifully quiet, owner welcoming. Likely to go again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna A., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cosy comfortable cottage
Perfect for a short stay in Devon. Quiet and peaceful with lovely views of surrounding countryside. Well equipped and had everything we needed. The enclosed garden was great for our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay
Wonderful roomy property in a truly spectacular part of the world. Claire was an excellent host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful hideaway
Lovely property, beautiful location. Helpful host. Would recommend to everyone
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place to stay!
Perfect place to stay for a young family and dog! Great size rooms, safe and secure garden, and everything you could need for a short break. Lots of lovely local walks - including to the coastal path, and information left at the property to help you find local places to visit. The owners of the property were very helpful and considerate and went the extra mile to make sure we had a great stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Christmas break ever!
My adult daughter and I stayed here with our two dogs so that we could have our own space whilst visiting family nearby. The bungalow was absolutely perfect for us; well equipped kitchen, very comfortable beds, dog friendly, enclosed garden with fabulous views and lots of lovely walks nearby. Host was extremely welcoming and helpful. We will most certainly be returning. Thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very quiet and private location even though it’s next to the owners property. Stunning countryside view and some great dogs walks from the doorstep. Nice welcoming biscuits and tea coffee and milk on arrival. The cottage is a little tired in places but felt comfortable and the dogs were very secure in the garden. An enjoyable 4 days with excellent communication with the owner. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawkern cottage
We have just returned from a week at this fabulous property ran by Claire and her husband, it was well equipped and Claire was very helpful and friendly. We loved the view from the patio and both said how lovely and quiet it was, we got lucky with the weather and there’s lots of walks from the property so we didn’t have to use the car much at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulously chilled stay
Cottage is in the owner’s house grounds but very private & quiet. Claire was very welcoming & helpful about the local area. Kitchen was extremely well equipped, beds very comfortable & overall a lovely stay. The village is a short walk & I can recommend the community shop, the mill and the pub. All in all can be thoroughly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent self-catering bungalow
The bungalow was ideal for us - very clean, well-appointed, comfortable and convenient. Claire was very helpful when we arrived - she and her husband live in Hawkern House alongside. She was always available but allowed us our privacy. Views from the house are lovely and the patio and lawn area were very pleasant. There are good walks to the SW Coast Path from the house and it was very convenient for our small dog. We stayed 7 nights and visited lots of nice places nearby and found a good variety of places to eat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
Excellent holiday home.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M., Newport

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
Wonderful, despite the weather!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute booking
We had a very enjoyable few days at Hawkern Cottage, staying near to Exmouth as I was playing cricket there during the week. Claire looked after us extremely well and the views from the property were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Chill Out
Second time I have stayed here and just as peaceful and relaxing as the last. Short walks and long walks for all. We had 4 dogs and they enjoyed it as much as we did. With the Mill and pub a short walk away just perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage with beautiful countryside views
We enjoyed a lovely week and the cottage suited us perfectly. We loved the dog walks directly from the house and enjoyed the sunny garden with which had great views. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked most evenings. Great communication with our host. Many thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Christmas Break
I cannot recommend Otterton highly enough. Claire was there on arrival to welcome us and show us around. The accommodation was warm and cosy, with lots of lovely walks nearby. Claire was on hand when needed and with great recommendations.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Rebecca E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property but a few issues
Lovely property up a small hill, ten minutes walk just outside the village of Otterton. Clean and comfortable. We were greeted personally by Claire. Box of sweets and tea left for us but no coffee or sugar. No instructions left on how to use any of the electricals or the gas boiler, and despite putting the hot water on an hour before a bath, the water was barely warm. Although the owner said to call her if there were any issues, we don't consider it a holiday if we're having to sort issues out by phoning people. We prefer to be independent if possible. The toilet cistern can be slow to refill. A lovely garden is provided with a great view and sun loungers. We had looked forward to relaxing out there. However we barely used it due to the owners using loud machinery such as a petrol driven motor lawn mower on and off for two mornings. We were even asked if we minded the garden lawn being scarified with one of these noisy machines, and when I suggested it be left for another day, the owner went away muttering that the machine had to go back that day. My husband had just received some bad personal news that morning too. If you are in the holiday let business and you offer a quiet, rural property, then you should strive to actually achieve this. We were only there for a few days so surely lawn mowing and work should have been left for changeover days or when guests aren't there. We especially chose this property due to its quiet location and garden for us to have a break from the often noisy city that we live in. We would definitely come back to lovely Otterton with its beavers and old mill and pub but we won't be booking this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for walking and enjoying East Devon
Loved the location, the garden was fabulous for our Cockappo Clare & Tony couldn't be more friendly, with goodies awaiting us upon arrival. Thank you so much.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Roland O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely position
The bungalow, although not completely disabled friendly, (steps and bath, not wet room) was lovely, peaceful and comfortable. I think the double bed needs a new mattress. But it was our second visit and it was great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hawkerne cottage
Nice little place in a lovely scenic area. Lots of nice walks and close to the coast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Accommodation just right for us Otterton is a lovely village Claire is a very friendly and helpful host
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graeme B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A good find
A perfect spot to explore East Devon. Very comfortable, well-presented cottage. Excellent amenities. Wonderful hostess who provided many suggestions for our exploring.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

June B.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent stay at a wonderful property
This is a truly delightful bungalow in a stunning location. The property had everything we needed, and a delightful garden area in which to enjoy the fabulous weather we were lucky to have. The property is very private although only a couple of minutes from Otterton village, where we enjoyed the hospitality of the local pub and Otterton Mill. Claire was very welcoming and couldn't have been more helpful. We'd definitely stay again if we were holidaying in this part of the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage, fabulous location
Very easy to navigate website. Claire was prompt to reply to emails, she was also very friendly and helpful at the property. Fabulous little place, great view in the garden and local walks on the doorstep. We loved it !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022