Overview

Nestled in the scenic Blackdown Hills, these idyllic 5-star Gold Award holiday cottages offer a luxurious retreat for families seeking a premium getaway. Ideally situated in picturesque East Devon, these exceptional self-catering cottages cater to guests of all ages, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable holiday experience for everyone, even the family’s youngest members.

Activities

Red Doors Farm offers guests extensive facilities within two acres of meticulously maintained gardens. These include a spacious heated indoor swimming pool, games rooms, and children’s play areas both indoors and outdoors. With so much on-site entertainment, guests may find it difficult to venture elsewhere. However, Red Doors Farm is centrally located for those feeling adventurous, providing easy access to a diverse range of activities and attractions nearby.

Food

Many restaurants, pubs, tearooms and cafes are within a short drive of the farm.

Accommodation

Red Doors Farm offers six luxury self-catering holiday cottages accommodating up to  14 guests (*when combining The Farmhouse and Byre Cottage), as well as cots for added convenience. Guests can choose from 7, 10, or 14-night holidays, or even longer stays if desired, as well as short breaks ranging from long weekends to midweek stays. Each cottage is furnished to an exceptionally high standard and has earned a Gold Award and a 5-star rating from Visit England. Red Doors Farm aims to provide everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing home away from home experience.

At Red Doors Farm, it is a priority to ensure that families with babies and young children have a seamless and enjoyable holiday experience. They offer a wide range of on-site facilities and equipment at no extra charge, aimed at making packing easier for parents and providing everything needed for a comfortable stay.

For the little ones, Red Doors Farm provides baby baths, non-slip bath mats, travel cots with extra mattresses, playpens, baby bouncers, sterilisers, stair gates, fireguards, baby monitors, and blackout blinds. As children grow, they continue to cater to their needs with amenities such as bed guards, booster seats, high chairs, toddler steps, built-in toilet seats, plastic crockery, and cutlery for meal times. With these thoughtful provisions, families can focus on creating cherished memories together.

Nearby

Red Doors Farm offers splendid views across the Otter Valley, providing a tranquil retreat that is entirely secluded yet easily accessible. Situated just three miles from the charming market town of Honiton and a short 30-minute drive from Exeter, guests can enjoy the convenience of nearby amenities while immersing themselves in the serene countryside.

East Devon, known as the ‘countryside by the sea,’ boasts an unspoiled southern coastline with beautiful beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and hidden smugglers’ coves, all within a half-hour drive.

The area is a paradise for walkers of all abilities, with scenic countryside and breathtaking views on the doorstep. Guests can explore the coastal path, venture into the wilds of Dartmoor and Exmoor, or visit historic houses, castles, and gardens such as Killerton House, Castle Drogo, and Knightshayes Court, all of which are fine National Trust properties.

Families will find no shortage of attractions, from theme parks and wildlife parks to steam railways and farms. For those seeking unique experiences, activities like sea fishing for mackerel, fossil hunting, or pony trekking offer exciting opportunities to explore the area in different ways.

Summary

5 Star Gold Award Holiday Cottages in Devon, with an indoor heated swimming pool & on-site facilities to keep the children entertained.