Check-in for all three cottages is from 3pm.

Check-out for The Sett is 10am and for The Holt and The Den is 11am.

If you would like slightly earlier check-in or later check-out this is often possible but does depend on whether there are bookings either side are and how much time we have to get the cottage ready. Please ask in advance giving us as much notice as possible and we will do our best to accommodate your wishes.

If we are on-site we will leave the cottage open for you and the key will be inside. If not, the key will be in a lock-box (each cottage has one on the trellis in its outdoor seating area) and we’ll send you the code the day before your stay.

We have plenty of space for parking and can accommodate all sizes of vehicles.

Yes, all three cottages have Wifi and the Superfast Broadband gives excellent download speeds.

Up to two medium sized dogs are allowed in The Sett.

The other two cottages are dog-free.

We respectfully ask that dog owners adhere to the following during their stay in The Sett, please:

• do not leave your dog unattended in the cottage as this can lead to barking or damage

• keep your dog on a lead when outside of the gated garden of The Sett

• clear up all dog waste and put is in the brown bin next to the front door

• place water (and food) bowls on the grey mat provided to prevent damage to the wooden floor

• always supervise your dog, particularly if you think it may be able to escape from the cottage garden — we live in a rural area with a lot of livestock in the adjoining fields

• clear up any accidents as soon as possible after they occur to prevent irreparable damage

• Spare food/water bowls

  In case you have forgotten yours, there are a couple of bowls provided
  

• Dog waste bags

  Again, if you have forgotten yours there are a couple provided. If you need to buy some, they are sold in the community shop in Churchinford
  

• Throws

  We know that many dogs sit on furniture and beds at home so asking you to keep them on the floor is unfair to you and your dog(s). If you could please cover furniture with the throws provided we will be very grateful as this helps keep everything fresher for future guests
  

• Old towels for muddy paws

  There is a crate of towels by the front door for cleaning off muddy paws
  

• Carpet cleaner

  We recognise that cream-coloured rugs and carpets are not ideal for dogs (we installed these before deciding to invite pets to stay) so, in case of any accidents we’ve put some carpet cleaner in the basket under the sink

We are lucky to have a well-stocked community shop and Post Office in Churchinford village (1.5 miles away), perfect for any essentials you may have forgotten plus delicious local ‘farm shop’ produce. Open 8.30-5.30 Mon-Fri and 9.00-2.00 Sat. Closed Sun.

Honiton has a bustling high Street where you can find independent shops such as butchers and bakers.

Barleymow’s in Chard is an excellent farm shop seling a wide selection of local produce, including meat reared on their farm. They also have a cafe/restaurant serving home cooked traditional meals.

For larger supermarkets, go to:

• Honiton for Tesco, Aldi and Lidl

• Wellington for Waitrose and Asda

• Taunton for any of the above, plus Sainsbury’s

We are fortunate to have a large selection of pubs tin our area that serving fantastic food. The pubs are popular so it’s always a good idea to book in advance if you can. These are our favourites:

The York Inn - our local with a good selection of beers, approx 1.5 miles away (so walkable for most if you fancy more than one!), great atmosphere, a varied calendar of events throughout the year and a fantastic selection of pies.

The Sidmouth Arms - second closest pub at just over 2 miles away, lovely for a sunny walk followed by lunch in the large garden or a cosy Sunday roast on a cold winters evening, serves good pub grub all day/evening.

The Holman Clavel Inn - a short drive (4 miles) away, provides a friendly welcome and fantastic home cooked food using local produce. Throughout the summer months live music is a regular feature.

The Half Moon Inn - at a 10-15 minutes drive away it’s well worth the effort, particularly for the fabulous views that can be enjoyed from the cute dining huts in the garden. The food is of a higher quality than your average pub grub and the seasonal specials include a variety of delicious cuisines from around the world.

The Drewe Arms - just over 15 mins away in the pretty village of Broadhembury, this is another one for the foodies, serving an ever changing selection of exquisite dishes it’s definitely more akin to fine dining than pub grub but not quite as pricey as The Candlelight Inn.

The Otter Inn - a bit further away (around 20 mins drive), great for enjoying a tipple in the large sunny beer garden with the river Otter running right alongside - so close you can dip your toes if the mood takes you!

The Cotley Inn - a 25 min drive away but well worth the effort. Selling award winning food and delivering glorious views this is the pub to visit if you want to treat yourself.

There are so many great places to eat in the area we’ve selected our favourites to help narrow down the list for you:

Otter Valley Ice Cream and Field Kitchen - as well as ice cream made from milk produced by the cows you can see grazing from the cafe’s large picture windows, there’s a delicious brunch menu, perfect to eat in or takeaway.

The Grazing Cow - spacious cafe serving all day breakfasts, lunches, homemade cakes, cream teas and afternoon teas.

The Holt in Honiton - a pub, restaurant and smokehouse that prides itself on uncomplicated dishes with great tastes and flavours from all over the world. Menus are deliberately kept small to maintain their signature attention to detail.

The Pig at Combe - one of a popular chain of restaurants across the south of England, The Pig serves simple, flavoursome dishes using home grown and local produce.

Sheppys - a family run cider farm located between Taunton and Wellington, their restaurant/cafe serves delicious breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas, they also have a well stocked farm shop and provide tours of the farm along with cider tasting experiences (booking advised).

Symondsbury Estate - a little further afield (around 40 mins drive), the estate has a great cafe, shops, and a gallery, along with walking and bike trails, perfect for a morning or afternoon of activity. It’s also a stones throw from the Jurassic Coast.

Yes, we supply a bath towel, hand towel and face cloth per person, plus tea towels in the kitchen.

Each bed is made up with white Egyptian cotton sheets.

Each cottage has the following:

• Dishwasher (plus tablets)

• Hairdryer

• Induction hob

• Iron and ironing board

• Kitchen measuring scales

• Microwave

• Full-size electric oven

• Smart TV

• Toaster

• Vacuum cleaner

• Wifi