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Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton

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At Lychgate Cottage, enjoy the charm of village life in North Devon. Return to this beautifully renovated terraced cottage after a day exploring and unwind in the well-equipped kitchen or comfortable sitting area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedroomsSleeps 452 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: A non smoking or vaping cottage

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 560 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: An upstairs stairgate is available

Events

No events allowed
The property is only suitable for 4 guests

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A non smoking or vaping cottage

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton

About the area

Umberleigh is home to this cottage. St Anne's Arts & Community Centre and Arlington Court are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Exmoor National Park and Meshaw Moor. North Devon Hawk Walks and Survival Paintball are also worth visiting. Visit our Umberleigh travel guide
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Chittlehampton, England

What's nearby

  • Sunset from the Valley of the Rocks
    Exmoor National Park
    23 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Croyde featuring landscape views, a beach and rugged coastline
    North Devon Coast
    29 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Colourful beach huts in this beautiful beach in North Devon
    Saunton Sands
    35 min drive - 29.8 km
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    Dartmoor National Park
    43 min drive - 51.6 km
  • St. Hieritha's Church
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min drive
  • Barum Gate
    15 min drive
  • The Old Coaching Inn
    9 min drive
  • The Castle Inn
    13 min drive
  • The Rising Sun
    14 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.

How much is parking at Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton ?

On-site parking is available at the 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).

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Lovely cottage on the beautiful village square of Chittlehampton Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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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

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely cosy cottage ideal for a couple such as us. Ideally located for exploring the attractions in the North Devon area. Local shop was fantastic and highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 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

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

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

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

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

Veronica T.

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

Great location in town square of a quaint village

A lovely place to stay in a quaint rural village. We really enjoyed the property and being on the town square with a really fabulously run and family owned pub across the square. The place was clean, good size rooms and all that you needed. Id definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

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

Leigh H.

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

Loved it!

Great little cottage - we loved our stay! Very clean throughout and has everything you could possibly need. Location is good and only a short drive away from Barnstaple and the beaches. We'll definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ka u.

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

Devon trip

We had a lovely stay despite the weather. The cottage had everything we needed. We enjoyed visits to woolacombe and croyde and loved The Bell for food and games of pool in the eve.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

Margaret P.

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

Lychgate Cottage

Very happy with the furnishings, equipment and level of care in maintaining the house. Good location for touring North Devon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Lychgate cottage 12th-19th Aug

Lovely, well presented little cottage with all essential things you need to make your stay as easy and comfortable as possible. A home from home and Chittlehampton is a lovely area and the people are too. Not too far a drive to barnstaple or to most of the beaches so is a good location. Would definitely recommend and would definitely consider returning in the future!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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

Lee W.

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

Just Amazing.

Situated in a beautiful and quiet village with a great pub right on the doorstep. We have made Lychgate Cottage our holiday home for the last 3 years now and it just gets better every time. The cottage is simply beautiful with all the amenities to cover your all your needs. Miguel the owner is a great host, a great communicator and he is always available to offer any advice or answer any questions. We love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 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

Jonathan C.

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

Cosy and comfortable base

We stayed in early March whilst visiting family. The cottage was ideal - small but perfectly formed. It had everything we could possibly need and provided a warm and comfortable base.It's located on the village square, which provides ample parking. The communication with Miguel was great and the information supplied was excellent. We had a meal in The Bell ph, which is located on the opposite side of the village square. The pub is very welcoming and provides super food at a very reasonable price. An excellent stay all round. Thank you Miguel.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 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

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