The Holt in Cornwall. Book This Hot Tub Cottage For Less

About The Holt

Escape to the serenity of the countryside with a stay at The Holt, a delightful cottage nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This charming retreat is perfect for up to six guests, offering three cosy bedrooms and two bathrooms, ensuring comfort for all.

Indulge in the luxury of your own private hot tub, where you can unwind under the stars after a day of exploring.

The accommodation is thoughtfully designed with a ground-floor bedroom and shower room, catering to guests with limited mobility.

Enjoy the convenience of off-road parking with an electric vehicle charging point, and embrace the freedom of bringing your furry friends along to this pet-friendly haven. The Holt is a true gem for those seeking a tranquil getaway with a touch of indulgence.

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Need To Know

✓Electric heaters
✓ Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and slimline dishwasher
✓ Smart TV, WiFi, games room activities
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Highchair, stairgate, and travel cot available upon request
✓ Off-road parking available with EV charging point
✓ Enclosed front garden with patio, furniture and hot tub
✓ Two well-behaved dogs allowed
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 0
✓8 and pub 0.8 miles
✓ Note: The owners live on site
✓ Note: Guests will need to enquire if they wish to bring more than two pets
✓ Please Note - This property is situated on a site with 6 other cottages

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The Old Kennels

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Hot Tub

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A lovely single-storey cottage resting in the countryside of Harcombe near Sidford, in Devon. Hot tub. Beautiful views. Close to amenities. Pet-friendly. Stylish. Sidmouth 2.8 miles; Exmouth 12.6 miles; Exeter 15.4 miles.

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Apple Mill

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South West of England » Cornwall

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Hot Tub

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Apple Mill is a stylish, Grade II listed holiday home in Venn Ottery near Sidmouth, Devon. Family-friendly. Hot tub. EV charging. Pet-friendly. Character. Sidmouth 5.4 miles; Exeter 11.1 miles.

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Burrows

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South West of England » Cornwall

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Pets 1

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Burrows is a luxury, detached, Grade II listed holiday home in Venn Ottery near Sidmouth, Devon. Hot tub. EV charging. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Sidmouth 5.4 miles; Exeter 11.1 miles.

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Harris Farm

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South West of England » Cornwall

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This property enjoys a quiet farmland location, within walking distance of village amenities, which include a village shop and a welcoming pub, perfect for a stroll out for lunch, or an enjoyable afternoon pint.

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Blue Drift

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South West of England » Cornwall

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Pets 1

Hot Tub

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Blue Drift is a charming, three-storey abode resting on the outskirts of Budleigh Salterton, East Devon. Open-plan. Hot tub. Pet-friendly. Dishwasher. Exmouth 4.2 miles, Sidmouth 7 miles; Exeter 12.9 miles.

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The Gearing

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South West of England » Cornwall

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Pets 1

Hot Tub

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The Gearing is a cosy terraced cottage in Cove, near Tiverton, Devon. Perfect for couples, it sleeps two and features an open-plan layout with a mezzanine bedroom. Enjoy the shared hot tub and stunning hill views. Nearby attractions include Bampton (3 miles), Tiverton (6 miles), and Exmoor National Park (6 miles).

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Forever Home

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South West of England » Cornwall

Sleeps 6

Pets 1

Hot Tub

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A spectacular three-bedroom holiday home resting in the peaceful village of Peyhembury, in Devon. Character. Woodburning stove. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. Honiton 5.8 miles; Exeter 16.9 miles.

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The Stables @ Merrydown

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South West of England » Cornwall

Sleeps 4

Pets 1

Hot Tub

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The Stables @ Merrydown is a stunning holiday home located in the lovely village of Dalwood, near Axminster, Devon. Enclosed garden. Hot tub. In East Devon AONB. Lyme Regis 8.6 miles; Seaton 6.5 miles; Honiton 6.4 miles.

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Pod Popeye

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South West of England » Cornwall

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Pets 1

Hot Tub

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Pod Popeye in Crediton, Devon, is a cosy pod perfect for a romantic getaway. It sleeps two guests in a king-size bed and features a well-equipped kitchen, lounge area with Smart TV, and a private hot tub. Enjoy stunning views from the terrace and explore nearby attractions like Dartmoor National Park (4 miles) and Exeter (10 miles).

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Kenniford Cider Barn

9 Miles

South West of England » Cornwall

Sleeps 6

Pets 1

Hot Tub

Bedrooms: 3

Set within 70 acres of land on a working arable farm, this property is surrounded by wonderful walks through the beautiful countryside.

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests adored the comfortable setting of The Holt, particularly the plush sofas and beds. The hot tub was a highlight, providing a luxurious touch to their stay. Many appreciated the property's suitability for dogs, with fantastic locations for dog walks nearby. The cleanliness and peacefulness of the cottage also received high praise.

Getting there

To get to The Holt, if travelling by car, use the M5 motorway and exit for the A3052 towards Sidmouth. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is Honiton, from where a taxi can be taken.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	0.8 miles	EX10 0LD
Train station	7.5 miles	EX14 2DA
Pub	0.8 miles	EX10 0PR
Dog walk	0.5 miles	EX10 0NU
Supermarket	0.8 miles	EX10 0LD
Indian takeaway (Sidmouth Tandoori)	0.8 miles	EX10 8LE
Chinese takeaway (China Garden)	0.8 miles	EX10 8LE
Italian takeaway (The Chattery)	0.8 miles	EX10 8LE

For families with Kids

This destination is ideal for families, with plenty of space for children to play and explore. Nearby attractions include the donkey sanctuary and beaches perfect for fossil hunting, ensuring a fun-filled holiday for the little ones.

Is The Holt A good location for couples?

For couples, this location offers a romantic countryside escape with quiet walks and nearby beaches. Enjoy intimate dinners at local inns or visit the charming town of Sidmouth for a day out.

Dining and Cafes

Nearby, enjoy The Blue Ball Inn (01395 514062) and The Balfour Arms (01395 512209), both offering delightful dining experiences within a mile's distance from your stay.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find local shops, inns, and pubs, along with picturesque walks and a nearby beach for leisurely strolls and relaxation.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation feature a hot tub?

Yes, this accommodation boasts a private hot tub, providing a luxurious spot for relaxation and enjoyment during your stay.

Is this property pet-friendly?

Indeed, this property welcomes pets, allowing you to bring up to two well-behaved dogs with you to enjoy the beautiful countryside setting.

Is there off-road parking available at this accommodation?

Off-road parking is available for guests, ensuring a convenient and secure place to park your vehicle throughout your visit.

Does this accommodation have a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom?

Yes, there is a ground-floor bedroom and shower room, making it accessible for guests with limited mobility.

Is there an electric vehicle charging point at this property?

An electric vehicle charging point is provided, offering a convenient solution for recharging electric cars during your stay.

Are there any shared facilities on-site?

The property offers access to shared facilities, including a utility room and a games room, enhancing your holiday experience with additional amenities.

The Holt Reviews

Christine

We had lovely days in the cottage, quiet and relaxed. We were able to go on many nice excursions from there. Including many hikes, some directly from the accommodation. Our dog was also welcome and had plenty of free run! We really enjoyed our stay there.

Penelope

We were delighted to arrive at Holt Cottage. A large bottle of milk, cookies, tea, coffee and sugar had been left for us to use which was wonderful. A beautiful little cottage. We loved using the hot tub and playing table tennis too. So close to Sidmouth and the beach. We wished we had stayed longer. Thank you.

Wonderful holiday at The Holt within a gorgeous setting and with tennis court, table tennis and a hot tub. The private enclosed garden was an asset with the dog as was the fields and paths around the house. The kitchen facilities were good but we would have liked to have had better frying pans and some bigger pans. The garden did need some tending. Generally though, we loved it and would definitely return.

We enjoyed our stay mixed party Grandparents to children The facilities were ideal the decoration a little tired here and there, but adequate for our week stay. Ideally situated for Donkey Sanctuary our main reason for booking in this area. the coast was only a short drive away also supermarkets short drive. Best local fish and chips and the Blue ball pub was walking distance and accepted our 4 legged friend too. Tempted to book the same cottage again for next year.

What an absolutely beautiful cottage. There were 6 of us ranging from 21 years old to 86 and everybody loved the stay . All the beds were very comfortable, the living area was great and big enough for us all to sit comfortably. The kitchen was well stocked woth all the utensils we needed The highlight though for us has to be that beautiful secluded garden and hottub .The garden is so pretty We spent every evening out there it's just perfect. The Holt is in a quiet picturesque area and great places to visit are only a short drive . The Holt is in a quiet area which is really

The property was a little disappointing for the money. The sign at the end of the lane was obscured by greenery & so not easy to see. We booked it to cater fo my elderly parents as it was listed as having a walk in shower in the downstairs bathroom. This was not the case, it was a shower cubicle with a large step up into it & so my parents were unable to use it. I was told the bed downstairs could not be configured as twin beds, when in fact it was two single beds attached so this could have been done. The property could have been cleaner, coffee stable was dusty & the bed & bedside cabinets in the downstairs room have clearly not been pulled out & behind them cleaned in months! The oven was difficult to use & once we had turned it on after speaking with the owner it also needed a good clean as once it was hot the fumes when you opened the door made your eyes water! Beds were comfortable & clean but the bath towels were awful & not much bigger than the hand towels you couldn't wrap one around you after a shower as they were way too small. Location was good

The property had everything we wanted. Cleanliness first class, and everything in the cottage as expected. The hot tub was such a extra bonus and well appreciated and so clean. So close to a lot of places to go and an amazing local pub serving excellent food

Caroline

This was a really lovely find. The cottage was very comfortable. Had everything we needed. Not many people were staying in the cottage complex so it felt very private.

Christine

Everything was fine and we enjoyed our stay and were very comfortable. However the oven didnt work properly but grill was fine. Hot tub was lovely

Firstly take the first right to the Farm, not the long way suggested by Sykes. Good points, cottage was spotless. Not good, 'Garden' is a few sq feet of scrub behind the hot tub, the fence one side is 3ft high, not dog safe, the other fence 4ft high, has gaps in through to the large car park, not dog safe or suitable in our opinion. As others have said kitchen equipment is poor we like to cook and had just enough utensils 6 wouldn't manage. Our 'welcome' pack was a small packet of biscuits!! If you like quick cook foodeating out great for families. 1 hour after arriving a women walked through our pathgarden to reach the next cottage! We could find no one on site to speak to and without a mobile phone couldn't phone the number provided. We left early disappointed.

Kiersten

Thanks for a very relaxing break! The Holt is a lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Everything was very comfortable, clean, and also very peaceful. We had pretty much everything we needed in the property. Fantastic location for dog walks. Owners were helpful, but unobtrusive. We will definitely be back.

First the downside we know the owners have asked Sykes several times to amend the directions because they take you down a farm track totally unnecessarily when there is an easy access from the main farm entrance. It really should be corrected to make access far more easy. On the plus side the cottage was very comfortable and pretty well equipped. Any problems were dealt with rapidly by the onsite owners. The owners and the housekeeper were all very friendly but not overbearing. The hot tub was fabulous and kept very clean. The dog exercise field was very useful because the garden was quite small. A very quiet and peaceful location but close to all the amenities. The recommended eateries by the owners were as good as they said The Bowd Inn and The Anchor Inn.

The cottage was in a beautiful setting with lots of walks from the door. The beds and sofas were very comfortable and we had everything we needed for a lovely holiday tucked away in the Devonshire countryside yet only two minutes drive to a main road. The directions provided by Sykes were completely wrong do NOT follow them!!

Victoria

Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. We have had an amazing week. The Holt is very well equipped with a lovely comfortable sofa, beds and everything we needed. We liked the added more personal touches such as quirky whale light, rope side light, paintings etc. Flowers, biscuits, milk, teabags, coffee pods etc were also well appreciated touches. The hot tub was wonderful and lovely to have it regularly cleaned and perfectly located in a gorgeous sunshine trap. The WiFi and smart tv were both excellently received by our teenagers. Our ideas on very small improvements that might help future guests A keysafe to leave key when out if more than 1 adult couple here. Recycling is great but took us a few days to find it as gate was closed over so maybe more signposting or a plot map of entire area in the instruction booklet. Entry gate was just secured with string and not that strong as latch is broken especially with a dog There is space for 6 guests but the saucepans and oven trays are not that big for cooking for 6 so we did purchase more while here which we have taken back with us but may be worth getting The garden has an apple tree which is full of rotten apples and all over the patio as a result there are many wasps and many stings had. If the over hanging branches were cut back this would help a lot All in all we have had a wonderful stay and hope that we may return another time. Many Thanks

The Holt was in a quiet area within walking distance of a good pub. We were not told there was other accommodation on site or that the hot tub was only for 16 and over as we had gone with a 10 and 12 year old. Cooking for 6 with the small pans was difficult. There was plenty of parking space and an electric charger for our car. We had no dog but there was plenty of space for walking a dog.We were disappointed we had no contact at all with the owners or manager.

The holt is a lovely property in a great location. Facilities are very good, and we had a comfortable stay. Would love to stay there again sometime. First class.

Thank you for a wonderful stay. The Holt was as described all home comforts, great to have milk and biscuits, also tea and coffee on arrival. The owners were very approachable. So much to do in area. Very dog friendly, lovely walks from cottage would definitely recommend.

Rosemary

A very comfortable, well equipped place to stay. Staff were friendly and helpful, without being intrusive. A great set up with our own private garden, garden furniture and hot tubit really was a delight! The shared facility laundry and outside games area was a bonus, not to forget the mowed track around the fields to walk the dog!! Central to many of the tourist destinations, if thats what youre looking for. Great place to stay with dogs. We will definitely be back!!!

Charles

A clean and well presented, comfortable cottage with all the requirement's needed. Situated just in the right location to visit local areas and places of interest would revisit at a later time.

Sophie

The owners were helpful. This property was wellequipped with comfy beds. Good location for Sidmouth, Exmouth and local shops. Nice touch to leave us milk, biscuits and coffee Hot tub was the showstopper!

Beautiful, homely cottage. It was perfect for us 4 adults and 1 large puppy dog. It is walking distance to the local high street and two pubs. However the cottage is located in farm land so quiet at night. Comfy beds, open planned, good heating. We took fully opportunity of the fire pit for a bbq dinner and the hot tub, wish me had more time to use the tennis court. The owners are really nice, approachable and easy to talk too. Great location for travelling to do more activities beaches, donkey sanctuary, gokarting and Greendale Farm shop all near by.

Harriet

Beautifully appointed cottage, within lovely grounds and very close to Sidmouth. The Holt is very comfortable and we had a fantastic february half term break. The ping pong table and games area outside were a great addition to the house. Our only disappointment was that there was no recycling facilities. A glassplastic bin would have been good. As a family with three boys wed also have liked a drying rack to dry out stuff after a day on the beach. The beaches nearby and at Lyme Regis Charmouth are fantastic for dinosaurmad children!!! Thank you for a great holiday.!

Carrie

We had a lovely time here, such beautiful surroundings with lovely walks in the nearby fields. Sidmouth is only just down the road and donkey sanctuary is 5 minutes away.

We had a lovely stay in The Holt for a weekend in November. The owners were super friendly and made us feel very at home. The cottage had everything we needed and the beds were very comfortable. The hot tub was a real wow factor! Our dog had plenty of space and was also made to feel welcome. A really spacious and comfortable cottage which we would use again.

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Attractions Near The Holt

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Holt itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Cornwall has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Bicton Park and Gardens - EX9 7BJ

about 5 Miles

This year round attraction has been described as Devon's most magnificent historic gardens. Located in the Otter Valley area of East Devon you can enjoy a fun day out in a picturesque setting. Highlights include historic Palm house, containing some of the world’s most endangered species and Bicton Woodland Railway - which takes you on a 25 minute journey through the lovely grounds. For children there is a miniature village with mini golf, nature trail and indoor play area.

Crealy Great Adventure Park - EX5 1DR

about 8 Miles

This popular adventure park is full of thrills and excitement as well as having loads for younger children to take part in as well. The best theme park rides include the Tidal Wave log flume and Maximus the rollercoaster. Other fantastic rides include the the New Vortex Watercoaster ride and the Queen Bess pirate ship. Indoor fun is plentiful too with the Adventure Zone, the Magical Kingdom and Dina's Lost World.

Go Ape Exeter - EX6 7XS

about 16 Miles

Go Ape is the latest craze sweeping the UK offering thrilling adventure for energetic older children, teenagers and adults. With several sites across the UK, Go Ape aims to bring climbing and swinging fun the masses. The sites attractions include Tree Topping, Cargo Nets, Aerial Swings, Zip Wires and Climbing Walls. Suitable for children over 10 years old. Booking ahead is advised.

The Donkey Sanctuary - EX10 0NU

about 21 Miles

The Donkey Sanctuary is a working refuge for rescued Donkeys but is also a popular place for a day trip in South Devon. The site will appeal to animal lovers of all ages and gives visitors the chance to meet some of the friendly animals and also learn about the work done at the sanctuary. Visitors will also have the opportunity to adopt a Donkey.

Hedgehog Hospital at Prickly Ball Farm - EX20 3TA

about 22 Miles

If you are looking for a fun family day out with a difference then a visit to the Hedgehog Hospital is a great choice. While visiting the hospital children can learn about these shy wild animals and the dangers they face in the wild as well as how we can help them. The farm is a halfway house for sick hedgehogs and children can meet some of the animals that are almost ready to go back to the wild. The farm also has a gift shop, a coffee shop and a wildlife garden as well as a pet's area with Rabbits and Guinea Pigs.

Paignton Zoo - TQ4 7EU

about 25 Miles

Paignton Zoo is one of the UK's largest zoos and is home to thousands of animals from all over the world. Family favourites include the fun and playful Lemurs of Lemur Wood, and the inquisitive and cheeky Monkeys of Monkey Heights. The zoo also aims to educate its visitors and offers regular talks and displays. Other activities include Face Painting, Boat Rides around Gibbon Island and miniature Train Rides. There is also a large Play Area, Restaurant and several Snack Bars.

River Dart Country Park - TQ13 7NP

about 28 Miles

River Dart Country Park has over 90 acres of woods offering stunning scenic walks, beautiful lakes and open parkland. The park also has a good range of facilities for children including Jungle Ropes, Climbing Frames, Cargo Nets and a wooden Pirate Ship. For younger children there is a toddlers Play Area and a small Beach. During high season supervised activities may include the mega Zip Wire, Canoeing and Rock Climbing.