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Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton

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Lychgate Cottage with outside seating
Sitting area
Newly fitted kitchen
Newly fitted kitchen
Dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 452 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Queen's Theatre
  • Place, RHS Garden Rosemoor
  • Place, Saunton Sands
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main bedroom

1 Double Bed

Second bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton

Located on the square of the charming village of Chittlehampton in North Devon, Lychgate Cottage is a great holiday base for those wanting to experience a slice of village life. This terraced cottage has been renovated to a very good standard by the owners. Well-appointed and furnished throughout, the cottage is a great place to return to after a busy day of sightseeing or coping with the hectic pace of village life! Being located on the square means the good local pub and community run shop are all within easy walking distance. The village church that towers over the square also makes for an imposing sight. The cottage boasts an open plan downstairs with wooden floors and a well equipped kitchen (completely refitted in January 2021) together with comfortable dining and sitting areas. The first floor has a recently refitted shower room and has two double bedrooms.
Free parking is available in the square just outside the cottage.
The cottage has been offered for rent as a holiday cottage with cottages.com since July 2014, achieving an average customer rating in excess of 9.5/10 for each of the seasons from 2015 to 2020. Achieving a Customer's Choice award for this period.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
An upstairs stairgate is available
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Events

No events allowed
The property is only suitable for 4 guests
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A non smoking or vaping cottage

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors and return the keys
Ensure washing up is done and put away
Replace one set of keys in the keysafe
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guests are required to leave the cottage in a tidy fashionCleaning is not expected, although washing-up should be done, beds stripped and bins emptied
Maximum booking that will be accepted is 14 days without consultation. If you wish to book for a longer period please contact the owner.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: The property is only suitable for 4 guests
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Umberleigh

Umberleigh is home to this cottage. Exmoor National Park and Meshaw Moor reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Devon Hawk Walks and Survival Paintball. Survival Laser Games and Funder Zone are also worth visiting.
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Chittlehampton, England

What's nearby

  • Queen's Theatre - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 20 min drive - 21.2 km
  • North Devon Hawk Walks - 20 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 23 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Saunton Sands - 35 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Umberleigh Station - 5 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Old Coaching Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barum Gate - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Welcome Fryer - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton located?

Situated in Umberleigh, this cottage is steps from St. Hieritha's Church and within 6 mi (10 km) of Highbullen Golf Course and South Molton Hospital. South Molton Library and South Molton Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

A clean well equipped cottage in an awesome spot with so much history and great walking around the area and to top it off a very welcoming inn, will recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was simple, the cottage was so clean and well set out, kitchen well stocked with equipment, Wi-Fi worked well. There are very little transport links in the village so you will need to drive. The village is so lovely and the cottage is well positioned for local walks, parking and the pub which is amazing. Would throughly recommend this cottage and will book in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little getaway

Great property overall in a lovely spot close to the local Pub. Owners were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Would have liked more information on the listing re food shopping and village services
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage and location

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

hazel d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chilled

Perfect, peaceful, home from home. Everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. Location was great to get to all the places on our list to visit. The host was communicative and gave great info for local places to go as well as maps etc provided in the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable , well equipped house

Very well presented ,nice touches with milk and cava in the fridge , clean , would recommend to all .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little gem

This was a very well appointed, cosy and comfortable, and Chittlehampton is a delightful place to base oneself for Exmoor and the north coast. Thank you, too, to Miguel for his excellent communication, efficiency and friendliness. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert r., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chittlehampton Escape

We returned to this property again after a short stay last year.The village is very friendly and the local pub is a must the owners are very nice.A small shop in the village sells local produce and is also a post office.A half our drive takes you to the beach and local attractions.All in all we had a very relaxing time.The cottage is well equipped and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This delightful cottage in a delightful village was a delight to stay in. I know, that's not very imaginative but it's just so true. The hosts provided a cozy and comfortable place to call home. Easy access, easy communication and an easy stay. There I go again....
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location - great communication
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful property in an idealic village. All the essential appliances, good quality furniture and very well maintained. The Bell public house offers good food and a great atmosphere and only a short walk across the square. We would highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, well equipped cottage

Well appointed property in a lovely village setting. Quiet and very comfortable. Great welcoming pub across the square. Village also has a well stocked village shop that doubles as a post office and cafe. They kindly offered to keep a copy of our newspaper on the side for us each day, and can definitely recommend their bacon baps, coffee and cake!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Very nice little cottage for a short break in the lovely village of Chittlehampton. Close to the local Pub which we had pleasant meal one evening. The local shop is also handy for anything you need. Good communication from the owner Miguel, with easy check in process and good local information provided for beaches etc. Would stay here again if visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Martin's Vacation

Excellent accommodation. Well appointed and clean. Our only comment would be that it was missing some small but necessary items, such as salt & pepper and some dishwashing up cloths. Small but needed as the little village store had only pepper. Other than that it was a wonderful visit and a great Pub in the square. People were very helpful as well. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gareth g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Perfect stay

The cottage was in an excellent location in Village square. It was immaculately presented we every kitchen item you could wish for . The village pub was 100yds away. Sold good food. Ideogor visiting RHS Rosemore and the coast .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage, cosy, clean and comfy.

We had a great stay. Recommend the food at The Bell Inn
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OCTOBER BREAK

My daughter and i had a wonderful 3 night stay. The home is beautiful and has everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully quiet!

A very comfortable and quiet place to stay. So close to shop, church and pub! A small problem was quickly and efficiently fixed. We've had a very relaxing time. May we come again?
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous, cottage & village

We had a wonderful stay, the cottage is cosy & welcoming. The villagers are friendly. The pub & shop are great. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

phill k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet weekend

Really nice place to stay, clean and modern. village pub with home cooked food was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in great location

Very nice little cottage in the heart of the lovely village of Chittlehampton. Close to the local Pub and shop makes this cottage a great place to stay. Good communication from the owner, with effortless check in process. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely cottage in a beautiful and peaceful village. A pub, a shop, a church and beautiful scenery and places to visit. Our stay was a real tonic and I hope we’ll be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Outstanding cottage, fully equipped including a bottle of fizz & milk. Miguel (owner)always responded very quickly. The area of chittlehampton is just delightful, with a village shop offering everything you could desire, so no need to go to the supermarket. The cottage itself is just so comfortable & relaxing, I truly didn't want to leave, I just feel in love. Absolutely beautiful stay & looking at my next stay ❣️
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable clean cottage

Excellent return stay at this beautiful, well equipped and warm cottage. Gorgeous village and great location. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Miguel Ogilvie

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We first came to Chittlehampton with our children in 2008, and unusually for us returned in 2009. Drawn to the village by it's peacefulness, friendliness and general charm, the decision to return was not a difficult one. The award winning local pub was an added bonus, offering great value pub food and an excellent choice of beers and ciders.

When the opportunity came to buy the cottage in 2014, we leapt at the chance and haven't look back since. We spend as much time as we can in the cottage whilst letting it for approximately 28 weeks a year. It really is a great place for a week or just a long weekend.

Why they chose this property

The property had just what we were looking for. It is well appointed, in a Conservation area, just across from the pub and in the shadow of the imposing St Hiertha's church.

We came to view the cottage on a cold wet February day and to say it wasn't at it's best is an understatement. However, some much needed redecoration to the exterior of the property and fitting out with new furniture made all the difference and now it really is a home from home!

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