Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair available on request. Doggy extras. External barn with tumble dryer. Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole.. Little Millhayes is a spacious two-bedroom holiday home located in Upexe, which is a pretty rural hamlet in the heart of the Devonshire Exe Valley countryside. The kitchen is fully equipped, and there is also a dining table with chairs. Please note that the height under the beams in the dining area is under 6ft, and there is a step down from the dining area to the kitchen. The spacious living room is comfortably furnished with two three-seater sofas, a 40” Smart TV, DVD player, an electric stove and coffee tables. The patio doors in the living room open out into the garden, which is very pleasant on a warm summer’s evening.
There is one bedroom on the ground floor which has a super kingsize bed, and there is also a cloakroom with a toilet and wash basin. The second bedroom is on the first floor which is accessed via a carpeted metal spiral staircase. This room has twin single beds.
The large garden is enclosed by a 6ft wall and two 6ft gates, and has a lovely patio area with a table and chairs positioned under a gazebo, perfect for enjoying a mid-morning coffee or to eat al fresco. There is a lockable barn-store off the garden which houses a tumble dryer for guests to use, and also provides plenty of space to store bikes.
Upexe is located around 8 miles north of the cathedral city of Exeter (about a 15-minute drive), in between the quaint villages of Thorverton and Silverton. Dartmoor, Exmoor and the Blackdown Hills are within easy reach, as well as the beautiful north and south Devon coastlines, which are accessible within an hour, offering sandy beaches and coastal walking. Beach 18 miles. Shop 1¼ miles (Silverton Spar) , pub and dining 1¾ miles (Silverton).
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
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There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
There are steps to the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
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About the area
Exeter
Located in Exeter, this cottage is in a rural area. Powderham Castle and National Trust Killerton are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter and Northbrook Approach Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Edenvale Park or Ian Moorcroft Stadium.
University of Exeter - Saint Luke's Campus - 16 min drive - 18.0 km
Sandy Park Rugby Stadium - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
Exeter Cathedral - 17 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
Polsloe Bridge Station - 12 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Oriental City - 11 min drive
Killerton Kitchen Cafe - 8 min drive
The Lamb - 2 min drive
Fishermans Cot - 6 min drive
Beer Engine - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Upexe, near Exeter pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 2 bedroom accommodation in Upexe, near Exeter?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Upexe, near Exeter?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Upexe, near Exeter?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Upexe, near Exeter located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Devon Railway Centre, National Trust Killerton and Skirmish Paintball Games Exeter. University of Exeter and Exeter Livestock Market are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Had a very enjoyable stay. Visiting our son at university. He was able to visit for home cooked Sunday lunch and see us and the dogs. Great property and facilities. Perfect and lovely and warm.
Annabel M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lesley Kingham
6 Jan 2026
I’m still here, I booked a week at first but added 4 more days onto it.
I’m still here, I booked a week at first but added 4 more days onto it.Absolute first class place, everything is perfection, not a thing to complain about.This is the second time we’ve been here with our 3 dogs and we’ve come back to show it off to our daughter and son in law. They are hooked too. The garden is so safe and enclosed, the dogs think they are in heaven.Bed was absolutely top notch, best 12 nights sleep ever. Another holiday booked here for June 2025.cant wait.The owners, Wendy and Martin are the best, thank you so much for EVERYTHING. XX
Lesley Kingham
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Richard Sims
4 Dec 2025
Lovely cottage , great location for north & south Devon , Somerset & Dorset too .
Lovely cottage , great location for north & south Devon , Somerset & Dorset too . No where seems to far away . Garden is great , huge and secure for the dogs . No noise from neighbours , so the garden is very peaceful . Cottage has everything you would want , for humans and the dogs .Beds are huge & comfortable too. Only negative for us was no toilet upstairs but 2 good size bathroom / toilets downstairs . Owners are contactable by email if you need them , and Martin responds asap to your email . Overall we had a lovely stay at Little Millhayes and hope to return in the future .
Richard Sims
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lesley Kingham
5 June 2025
After 12 beautiful, relaxing days in this fantastic cottage, we finally had to close the door and le
After 12 beautiful, relaxing days in this fantastic cottage, we finally had to close the door and leave but not before booking another holiday here next year.This is the second time here and it just gets better.Martin and Wendy made sure everything was perfect.The garden was perfection for our doggies, they absolutely loved it, plenty of space.If I was ever to move this would be the first choice.
Lesley Kingham
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Trish and Tony
6 July 2025
As soon as we walked into this property we felt at home.
As soon as we walked into this property we felt at home. It is so spacious and comfortable with lots of books, games and a very secure big garden if you needed to relax. We only have one dog, but we loved it caters for up to three with two big extra dog baskets, bowls and sofa throws. So very thoughtful. The downstairs bed was huge and we had the best night's sleep. The facilities are excellent and there is plenty of crockery and cutlery. The area is very quiet but there are great eating places nearby. We would highly recommend this place and thank the owners for making it so welcoming.
Trish and Tony
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