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Spacious, beamed living room with inglenook fireplace | The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater Farm, Axminster
Cosy, beamed living room with wood burner | The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater Farm, Axminster
Cosy and inviting living room with wood burner | The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater Farm, Axminster
Large, comfortable living room | The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater Farm, Axminster

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Axminster
  • Place, East Devon
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Blackdown Hills
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater

Discover the delights of East Devon during your stay at this lovely Grade II listed thatched cottage.. 1 step to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Separate Toilet.

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Freeview TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Freeview TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Electric central heating (underfloor on ground floor and bathrooms), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed garden with garden furniture and BBQ. 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times. Electric car charging point. Private parking. No smoking Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole.. Tucked away down a very quiet country lane is this 16th-century Grade II listed thatched cottage. The property is one of a pair and has been completely renovated, offering some original features including inglenook fireplace, beams, historic bread oven and also very contemporary touches for today’s lifestyle.

The property is decorated and furnished to a very high standard, situated next door to the owner, but offering a very private setting. At the bottom of the lane is a small river with a ford across to the fields, and there is no through traffic. It lies close to Axminster, an unspoilt Devon market town situated on the River Axe, surrounded by stunning countryside and filled with charm and character. This attractive market town lies in the beautiful Axe Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, boasting quaint villages and unspoilt countryside. Famous for its carpets, the original Axminster factory was opened in 1755 by Thomas Whitty and authentic British ’Axminsters’ are still made in the town by Axminster Carpets. Situated a few miles inland from the Jurassic Coast, guests can visit towns such as Beer, Branscombe, Sidmouth and Seaton with its famous tramway.



Tucked in the south east corner of Devon, Axminster is an ideal touring centre for the neighbouring counties of Somerset and Dorset, with Lyme Regis and Charmouth just 6 miles away.



Celebrity chef and TV presenter Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has his very first River Cottage Canteen and Deli (an organic produce shop/market and canteen) here, and his River Cottage HQ is nearby in the Axe valley. There are many places to visit close by including many NT properties. This is an ideal spot for walking with a footpath close to the property. The Yarty Valley is a very peaceful area and ideal for bird watching, cycling the country lanes or just relaxing on the patio enjoying views of the river. Shop and pub/restaurant 2 miles (1 mile via footpath).

Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

Free WiFi



There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

There are steps within the property.

The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.

Only dogs allowed at the property.

There is open water in the property grounds.

There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.

Suitable for up to 1 pet

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Axminster

Located in Axminster, this cottage is in a rural area. Marine Theatre and Lyme Regis Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lyme Bay Winery and Castlewood Vineyard. Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium and Chard Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Axminster

What's nearby

  • East Devon - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Blackdown Hills - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Castlewood Vineyard - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Lyme Bay Winery - 11 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 5 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The George - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪A35 Pit Stop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kingfisher - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cotley Inn - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater on 18 May 2026 start from AU$480, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Blackdown Hills and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from East Devon. Lyme Bay Winery and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Miles

Wonderful cottage with everything you'd ever need - so well equipped, clean and comfortable.

Wonderful cottage with everything you'd ever need - so well equipped, clean and comfortable. The perfect place for a beautiful stay in the Devon countryside.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew Stewart

A very pretty, spacious and comfortable cottage.

A very pretty, spacious and comfortable cottage. Very well equipped and in an idyllic location next to the river and open fields. The owners were very helpful and discreet during our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

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

Stunning cottage

We had a 4 night stay in this gorgeous property. From the moment we walked through the door we fell in love with the place. It felt very homely, comfortable and beautifully presented. The upstairs was lovely and spacious. An amazing kitchen/dining room with everything we needed and more. We were greeted with an array treats and essentials, which was such a lovely suprise and very well received by all of us. We couldnt have found a better place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

We could not have wished for a more beautiful place to stay! This cottage is a real gem and be rest

We could not have wished for a more beautiful place to stay! This cottage is a real gem and be rest assured, you will not be disappointed if you choose to stay here. The location is rural with fantastic dog walks on your doorstep. The cottage itself is stunning, well appointed, and equipped with everything you could need for a break away. We stayed over Xmas and Sue and John had left a lovely welcome package of fresh bread, milk, mince pies, prosecco and even crackers and a festive table cloth. The beds are superbly comfortable and delightful in style. The kitchen is a dream and the lounge has a gorgeous log burner that kept us cosy all week. The cottage only has freeview TV if you’re expecting more (we didn’t mind at all) and the WiFi isn’t great, which was actually a relief in the end! John replenished the log bag as we needed and at a fair cost. Fresh eggs were provided at £1 per dozen as we needed them and for any other shopping needs, Millers Farm Shop is minutes away and highly recommended. Axminster town centre is only a few miles away with a decent size Tesco and other shopping too. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning.. possibly in Summer to take advantage of the fishing! :) Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Fantastic property which has been refurbished to a high standard.

Fantastic property which has been refurbished to a high standard. Not far from Axminster but in a very peaceful location, great for country walks. Very spacious and well equipped, the kitchen / diner area and outside space are great. We loved staying here and will be back! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

perkins

A much needed, very relaxing break in a comfortable warm, spacious, beautiful cottage.

A much needed, very relaxing break in a comfortable warm, spacious, beautiful cottage. Amazining seanery,lovely walks. Suitable for all ages. Easey access to the coast. Excellent parking. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

J

Well equipped cottage, lovely modern bathrooms and well equipped kitchen.

Well equipped cottage, lovely modern bathrooms and well equipped kitchen. Ours was a winter visit so the log burner was a nice cosie option if needed. Hosts Supplied a generous welcome pack including home made cake. Lovely walks in the area. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Wonderful secluded thatched cottage.

Wonderful secluded thatched cottage. Excellent presentation throughout and everything you could possibly need thought of. Bed huge and so comfortable. All rooms very spacious. Generous welcome pack of wine,milk, biscuits, home made scones, jam and cream.Tea and coffee. Idyllic setting with beautiful views. A relaxing and beautifully renovated cottage. Had a wonderful weeks holiday. Five star property Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Wonderful, relaxing country retreat where the owners have thought of everything to make our stay eas

Wonderful, relaxing country retreat where the owners have thought of everything to make our stay easy and comfortable. This is a beautiful old house, sympathetically renovated so you get the best of both worlds. And a touch of luxury with a cook’s kitchen, comfy big beds and sumptuous bathrooms. The TV is smaller and more basic in quality than we’re used to, but that didn’t matter. We enjoyed a glass of rose in the garden looking out on the chickens and countryside beyond. Fantastic night skies for star gazing with our telescope. We even saw Jupiter, Saturn and the Milky Way. Highlights are stunning dog walks by the river and walking to Miller’s farm shop. Fish and Chips at Beer and Eype. A game of ping pong or two; great for our young teenager. Thank you for looking after us and to Molly the Colly for keeping us company. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Gorgeous, cosy thatched cottage with beautiful surroundings and plenty of walks right from the doors

Gorgeous, cosy thatched cottage with beautiful surroundings and plenty of walks right from the doorstep. We loved returning here after a day spent exploring. Comfortable, clean and charming. We loved watching the chickens and cows from the garden and had many table tennis games in the cider barn. Lovely homemade goods to welcome us too - wonderful memories made. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Stayed with friends and our dog at the beginning of November.

Stayed with friends and our dog at the beginning of November. Is a tough cottage to find, and the roads are a bit frightening, but the reward is never to be forgotten ! The cottage has been thoughtfully and beautifully renovated, every detail has been attended to and no expense spared. The kitchen is massive and everything is there, underfloor heating this time of year is frankly genius ! The stairs are steep and I would worry about infirm/young people, but they are only short at least. The bedrooms are big, the en suites excellent and again everything has been thought of, comfortable mattresses and pillows with plenty of wardrobe space too. Lovely comfortable living room with an extremely efficient wood burner, also probably the cleanest ! Outside space in the garden not huge and quite a slope up to the parking area, but nice to have a covered 2 space area in The Cider barn. Surroundings are great, as is the farmshop Millers, only 1 mile away, but I would have gone there everyday as the food quality and wine choice are truly awesome ! A great place to unwind, thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

An excellent cottage.

An excellent cottage. Have already recommended to friends. Would definitely stay there again. The owners were very helpful and lovely.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William

A

Absolutely the best out of the 8 we have booked!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Utterly blown away by this cottage and all the family loved it.

Utterly blown away by this cottage and all the family loved it. It was exceptionally clean with every utensil needed for cooking - which made my role as chief cook a delight to undertake. The underfloor heating was heaven as I hate slippers and thus I spent most of my time dancing on the warm floors! The owners very kindly left some fabulous goodies which were all yummy 😋 The chickens were so cute and I found myself visiting them several times a day! Like everything else in the cottage, the bedrooms were tastefully and beautifully furnished and the beds and pillows were so sumptuous.Good use of the games, books and dvds were made - an excellent selection for all to enjoy. I have stayed at some beautiful and unique cottages over the years and I am delighted to say that The Farmhouse is unequivocally in my top three favourites. Enormous thanks to the Sue and John, the owners, for their thoughtful planning and exquisite taste and being so approachable and helpful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

b

beautiful and relaxing location
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

AIME

Absolutely the most comfortable and well equipped holiday rental that we've ever stayed in! Owners w

Absolutely the most comfortable and well equipped holiday rental that we've ever stayed in! Owners were lovely and couldn't have been more accommodating and helpful! We had 3 generations staying at the cottage (and a dog!) and there was something for everyone. Wouldn't hesitate to rebook if we come to this area again for a holiday. Thanks!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Perfect cottage ,incredible location ,fantastic hosts .

Perfect cottage ,incredible location ,fantastic hosts .This was our second visit and just as wonderful as we remembered,will certainly book again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Colin

V

Very enjoyable and friendly, would certainly stay there again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Fabulous house.

Fabulous house. Had a great holiday exploring the local area. John and Sue, who rent out the property, couldn’t have been more kind.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dan

T

The most amazing place to stay, we are coming back next year for certain!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Can't really think of anything negative to say about the cottage.

Can't really think of anything negative to say about the cottage. Everything lovely everything thought of and all in lovely peaceful setting.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Amazing holiday cottage-very spacious and beautifully decorated.

Amazing holiday cottage-very spacious and beautifully decorated. Lots of outside space - perfect for overactive toddlers! Little unexpected extras made it even more perfect. Owners are lovely and very welcoming Will definitely book again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

We had a great holiday and was so surprised with how well equipped the cottage was.

We had a great holiday and was so surprised with how well equipped the cottage was. Will hope to return one day!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Great location with relatively easy access to a host of holiday locations within 3 counties as well

Great location with relatively easy access to a host of holiday locations within 3 counties as well as being hidden away within lovely Devon countryside. The cottage is very well presented with a wide range of comforts and plenty of space for outside activity or relaxing within. The owners, who live next door, were very welcoming and discrete. Very happy to recommend this cottage and we will hopefully return as some stage soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Beautiful cottage with a perfect mix of traditional and modern in an idyllic location.

Beautiful cottage with a perfect mix of traditional and modern in an idyllic location. Fully equipped with everything you need home from home. Thoughtful and tasty treats were an added bonus. Will be booking another stay as soon as we can!

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