Homley Cottage in pretty Devon village, great location for walks & birdwatching!
Jacketts is an old cob farmhouse in a fantastic location on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Otterton that lies between Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton. Now divided into two cottages Jacketts 2 makes a deceptively spacious and well appointed home away from home. It has a delightful Conservatory, ideal for those lazy breakfasts while the combined sitting/dinning has an Inglenook with modern gas log burner to warm any chilly nights. There is a brand new kitchen with an induction cooktop & electric oven. The freezer is a good size so you can stock up with locally delivered “Cook” meals if you want a rest from cooking. Clearing up is made easy with the dishwasher. Upstairs the double bedroom has a lovely antique solid oak bed originally from Fineshade Abby and a modern semi ensuite shower room. The twin bedroom has its own charm with more antique furniture. For a candle lit bath or the practicality of bathing the children the bonus of a downstairs bathroom gives that added flexibility. The cottage is ideally situated for exploring the East Devon coast with fantastic local walks along the cliffs and nearby river while for the children there is everything from sandy beaches to adventure parks. Cyclists & birdwatchers will love the countryside surrounding this delightful Cottage. This is picture postcard country and the ideal holiday home!
Eating out: The nearest place to eat out is just a few hundred yards away at Otterton Mill. This a working mill where you can see the grain being milled before buying the freshly baked bread or other local delights. The mill has an excellent licenced restaurant for lunch or afternoon tea, as well as a gallery and gift shop where the hidden talent of some of our local artists can be seen. The local pub is also very good but in the next village of East Budleigh there are two excellent pubs for food. In nearby Sidmouth there are a variety of modern wine bars, great restaurants and several old traditional pubs to choose from. Tearooms for the essential 'Devon cream tea' are too numerous to mention and in Budleigh Salterton you can find some of the best Ice cream in Devon.
Jacketts' website: For more information on the cottage and local area with lots of links to local attractions, checkout the Owners website, search Jacketts Cottages, Otterton.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Budleigh Salterton
Located in Budleigh Salterton, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Fairlynch Arts Centre & Museum and East Devon Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bicton Park Botanical Gardens and Norman Lockyer Observatory. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Westpoint Arena or Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Devon Cliffs Beach - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
The Donkey Sanctuary - 14 min drive - 11.7 km
Getting around
Lympstone Village Station - 14 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Taste of Sidmouth - 8 min drive
The Marine - 6 min drive
Costa Coffee - 7 min drive
Fifty Degrees North - 5 min drive
The Cannon Inn - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Homley Cottage in pretty Devon village, great location for walks & birdwatching! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
What time is check-in at Homley Cottage in pretty Devon village, great location for walks & birdwatching!?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Homley Cottage in pretty Devon village, great location for walks & birdwatching!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Homley Cottage in pretty Devon village, great location for walks & birdwatching! located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Ladram Bay Beach, Dorset and East Devon Coast and Bicton Park Botanical Gardens. Budleigh Salterton Beach and West Down Beacon walk are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This cottage suited our needs perfectly. We especially like the small conservatory where we could simply sit and relax in the quiet.There was the added bonus of a heatwave.
Craig A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Derek M.
14 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Really enjoyed our stay here. Loadsa room for the two of us, all-round comfortable, beautiful sunny conservatory, and situated in a lovely village - would definitely stay again. Only downsides were we could've done with more than the small milk and choc biscuits as welcome pack - key, keypad didn't work and neighbour opposite rescued us after an hour trying to get in - no obvious contact number found. Otherwise excellent.
We loved how convenient the cottage is for walks along the River Otter and South West Coast path. Very friendly community shop for all basic needs. We enjoyed being able to sit in the small courtyard garden.
Really good location in Otterton with great walks to Otterton Mill and Budleigh Salterton Beach. The cottage was warm, homely and a comfy place to unwind after a busy day exploring. Plenty of room for two people and nice courtyard at the back. The only little bit of feedback would be that the upstairs loo could do with a freshen up/redecorate. All the other rooms had a lovely cottge feel and felt fresh.
The cottage was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Loved the garden room and the outside courtyard. Otterton is an excellent location for visiting the surrounding areas with lots of good walks and reliable bus services. Access to the off-road parking space is quite tight especially with the number of parked cars on the road. Would love to visit again.
Jacketts Cottage hat viel britischen Charm und eine gut und zweckmäßig ausgestattete Küche. Das Haus war top sauber. Der angebaute Wintergarten und der kleine Freisitz sind super und 2 Personen können dort auch gut essen. Das Verwalterehepaar, das direkt neben an wohnt, war sehr freundlich. Der eigene Parkplatz am Haus ist sehr praktisch; man muss sich aber etwas an die enge Einfahrt gewöhnen. Die Gegend bietet viele Möglichkeit zum Wandern, sei es an den Klippen, mit Blick aufs Meer, oder entlang dem kleinen Fluss Otter. Die Orte in der Umgebung sind wirklich reizvoll. Exeter, Brixham und Torquay an der englischen Riviera, und der Dartmoor National Park sind lohnende Ausflugsziele. Wir haben schöne Tage in Otterton und Jacketts Cottage verbracht.
We have had a lovely time visiting your beautiful cottage, it’s a perfect little getaway. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and so cozy and warm. Can’t fault anything, we will definitely be returning and recommending. Thanks again.
Old Farmhouse in lovely and historic village near Budleigh Salterton
Part of old farmhouse in Otterton. Great location for exploring the area with easy walks to SouthWest Coastal Path, local pub, working mill and Budleigh. Double and Twin bedrooms plus shower on top floor, spacious living area and well equipped kitchen plus second bathroom on ground floor. Conservatory and patio garden for sunny days. We had a great time.
Weve just had 6 lovely nights here with our dog
The cottage was ideal
Everything you need
Great location
Having the courtyard was great
Dog loved sitting outside
Thankyou
A lovely and comfortable cottage, was everything we wonted and the caretaker next door was very helpful, we would stay at the cottage again and we would recommend others to stay here.