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High Quality, Peaceful, Panoramic Views, AONB, close to Jurassic Coast.

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Living area
Dining
Dining
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

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Colyton, England
  • Place, East Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Devon Cliffs Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

High Quality, Peaceful, Panoramic Views, AONB, close to Jurassic Coast.

Set in a Victorian Court Yard , contemporary brick and flint barn conversions, vaulted ceilings, beams. The Apple Loft has 1 king bedroom and there is a family bathroom, which has a bath with shower over, upstairs is the living room to make the most of the beautiful, rural views, in this open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room is double sofa bed, smart TV and woodburner for cosy nights in! comfy seating for 4 and dining table for 4, the kitchen is well equipped with everything you should need from a dishwasher to a coffee press, it has Geothermal underfloor heating , its own patio area, and a shared lawn area around the corner. Tennis court, games barn, large lawn, patio, fishing in small lake and river on farm. 15 minutes from heritage Jurassic Coast, Beer, Branscombe, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth beaches, brimming with history. Dorset, Somerset boarders only a short distance away. If you enjoy the bird life there are swallows, house martins, Owls, Woodpeckers to name but a few. Set on a family working dairy farm.

Up to 2 well behaved dogs accepted at £20 each, by arrangement only.

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About the area

Colyton

Located in Colyton, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. Cadhay and Historic Sidmouth are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Honiton Leisure Centre and Pecorama. Travelling with kids? Consider Seaton Tramway and Seaton Jurassic. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and hiking/biking trails.
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Colyton, England

What's nearby

  • East Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 16 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 33 min drive - 25.4 km
  • University of Exeter - 52 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Devon Cliffs Beach - 57 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Honiton Station - 13 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Star Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Zest - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Boston Tea Party - ‬14 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin F.

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

great place

great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2024
Thank you for writing a lovely review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vincent S.

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay! Lovely accommodation, warm welcome, wonderful views across the valley. Short drive to many beautiful locations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review, we will look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful! The location, the property exceeded my expectations, we loved how peaceful it was, the views, the cosy & welcoming layout. It was by far the nicest weekend away I’ve had in years, even though there was a storm, we enjoyed getting out to Lyme Regis, Seaton, Beer & Branscombe. Had a magnificent meal at the Kingfisher Inn.We will most certainly be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review, I will be looking to welcoming you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

great property will stay again

very comfortable property
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you, hope to see you another time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Angelica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in beautiful settings. Absolutely clean and well maintained with comfortable beds. We utilised the game room and enjoyed to have the option to play table tennis or pool. However, the room seemed lacking love. Personally, I belive the fitness centre should not be advertised. Shame there is no place for the Appletree cottage occupants to do a bbq as no dedicated outside enclosed space, (the garden is within the other rental properties). We had an overall restful and enjoyable long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2026
Thank you for writing a review, I have noted what you have said.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann E dennis

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

Applevloft

Very good condition host very welcoming lovely property
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. Best wishes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew I.

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

Beautiful location

Had a lovely stay here to stay for a week of remote working combined with countryside walks. Judith was very welcoming and the apple loft was perfect. Cosy and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2025
Thank you so much for taking your time to write a lovely review, I will look forward to welcoming you another time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard M.

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

Trip to colyton

Lovely accomodation enjoyed our tour around the farm. Very quiet lovely to meet Mike and Jenny staying there as well. Enjoyed our trips out.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a super review. Look forward to seeing you another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

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

Perfect Xmas getaway

We had a wonderful stay. The weather was really kind to us, and the property was ideal (& well equipped)Judith was very welcoming and the decorations were a nice fesitve touch.The general area is really nice and plenty to see and do.The Kingfisher Inn in Colyton serves some amazing fish/seafood dishes (& good beer)Would happily return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Devon countryside

Lovely location whatever season of the year.Good base for East Devon
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2025
Thank you, it will be a pleasure to have to stay another time. x
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Short Break

It was a lovely property and very welcoming. Beautiful location and lovely owners that werevery informativeon the history of the property which i very much enjoyed listeningto. It was great to see baby cows, very peaceful and beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2024
Thank you so much for taking your time to write such a lovely review. I will look forward to welcoming you another time.
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa V.

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

Peaceful retreat

Farwood Barton is a beautiful, peaceful spot where you can really unwind. The property was well furnished and well equipped and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Thank you for taking your time to write such a lovely review, I will look forward to welcoming you another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Peaceful

As we were the only ones staying in the cottages the experience was perfect, very quiet and a central to most tourist destinations along the East Devon coast. The property was clean, comfortable and very warm. Would recommend this place and hope to return for a longer stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. You will be most welcome to come another time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patricia h.

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

perfect for a peacefull break

the apple loft was beautiful and location was perfect so quiet and just what we needed at this busy time of year. the owner had even put a Christmas tree inside for us. it was just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much, it will be a pleasure to have you to stay another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn P.

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

Welcome break

Quiet location on a working dairy farm. Very warm and comfortable and an appropriate size for 2 people. Excellent hosts who were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2021
Thank you for taking the time time to leave a lovely comment, you will be most welcome to come and stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Country stay

Most beautiful country home to stay in. Very cozy and warm. Hosts were very nice and we enjoyed our chats with them. It’s a working farm and my husband coming from the farm really enjoyed that. Our best stay here in Wales or Britain as we are here for 6 weeks in all. Very nice walks on the road and the villages were beautiful. Very quiet stay as well and the bed was excellent. Very important.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

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

Superb

Our stay was amazing. Judith , Julian and family were above and beyond. Our Grandsons had a wonderful time on the farm 🚜 we had a tour, bringing the cows in from the field , to watching them being milked, then to feed two new baby calves , and to end it with a tractor 🚜 ride 😀. The accommodation is very clean, and the boys loved living upside down lol 😆. The countryside is beyond words, stunning . I would recommend this 100% we shall definitely go again. Thankyou
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderfull review. You will be most welcome to come and visit another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair H.

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

3 nights in a cottage near Colyton, Devon

The Apple Loft is a lovely cottage. It is clean, well equipped and comfortable. The farm is set amidst fabulous rolling countryside and within a short drive of beaches. There is a large lawned area to enjoy, as well as a games room (both shared with two other cottages). Judith is friendly and helpful. She provided clear directions to the farm, met us on arrival to show us around and was able to provide good local knowledge of walks, places to visit etc. This was a lovely relaxing few days and a shame that we couldn't have stayed longer to enjoy the cottage and surrounding area even more.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
Dear Alistair Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review, it will be a pleasure to have you to stay here with me another time.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Lovely cottage on a working farm

Lovely warm cottage all the equipment you need in the cottage including a games barn . The location is a bit rural, but only 15 minute drive to Honiton with everything you need including 4 supermarkets.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely message, we are in a rural, there are no roads to hear, if you enjoy peace and quite this is the place to come. Look forward to seeing you another time!
Verified

8/10 Good

Liz L.

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

Relaxing Stay

lovely and quiet, cottage had everything you would need with fantastic views, a great place for exploring the area
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review. Best wishes
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Hidden Gem

What a beautiful secluded spot. We stayed in the Apple Loft, a lovely upside down house that was cosy and comfortable but provided modern and surprisingly spacious accommodation. It is off the beaten track but perfectly located for exploring South Devon. Our hosts were friendly and efficient and made us feel very welcome. The week passed all too quickly. Highly recommended!!! Thank you so much Judith and Julian, we had a holiday packed with memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thank you for making the time to write such a lovely review. It was such a pleasure to have you to stay, and we will look forward to seeing you another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl B.

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

The Apple Loft

We loved it at the Apple Loft it was just right for my family of 3 which was all we needed. Judith was very friendly and helped us out with anything we needed. It is on a farm location and away from built up areas which we love. We did have a game of snooker in the games room which was a full size table and had a game of bowling which was so much fun the way it was constructed was fabulous. We would stay again no problem if we need to pop down to Devon again. Many thanks to Judith for making us feel welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. You will be most welcome to come and visit another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay B.

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

Splendid!

We received a warm welcome from Judith, who showed us to the property on arrival. The Apple loft was perfect for a couple. It is beautifully furnished and had everything we needed for our stay and is situated in an excellent location to explore both Devon and Dorset. We hope to be able to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely message of my Apple Loft. I will look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kerry S.

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

The Apple Loft

First impressions on arrival were great, and the location itself a little remote but otherwise a well looked after peaceful location (apart from the farm dog that woke us up twice barking at around 4:30am!) Unfortunately we slept terribly all week, we didn’t find the bed or the pillows comfortable at all. There were flies in the cottage all week; we tried desperately to get rid of them using the fly spray provided, but more kept appearing. There was some sort of fly killing machine on top of the kitchen wall units, and although the socket implied that it was switched on, it wasn’t working. There was also an issue with the plinth/kick board on the floor underneath the fridge/oven; if touched only slightly with your foot, it fell forward and wasn’t connected to the feet of the units underneath. We had to put it back several times over the course of the week. The sofa situated between the kitchen and the tv, which we believe was the sofa bed, was the most uncomfortable sofa we’ve ever sat on; all of the cushions move constantly and dip as you apply weight to them so that you end up slouching badly when trying to watch the TV. I resorted to sitting on the floor to watch the TV on occasion. The bathroom window would be improved if it had frosted glass; it overlooks the courtyard and considering that the other cottages are directly opposite, with the windows open and a breeze, the vertical blinds do not stop anyone being able to look in……not great when taking a shower or sitting on the loo! There were quite a few cobwebs around the cottage……especially in the eves above the kitchen/lounge area upstairs. Whilst I appreciate that these are harder to reach areas, it’s not impossible to get to them with the correct cleaning equipment. The wall light above the stairs was covered in cobwebs. A long handled soft broom would have been a better option for sweeping the hard floors instead of the small vacuum cleaner. I’m afraid that we came home a day earlier than we’d booked and paid for……..the combination of the factors I’ve mentioned in this review drove us home to our own bed and a good nights sleep.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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