Title: Gardener's Heddon Valley - pet friendly, peaceful and close to SW coast path Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gardener's Heddon Valley - pet friendly, peaceful and close to SW coast path Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48640000/48634100/48634017/a7281513.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48640000/48634100/48634017/a614efc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48640000/48634100/48634017/w1028h680x0y0-1f8d2459.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48640000/48634100/48634017/3e3d1bca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48640000/48634100/48634017/253d027d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Gardener's Cottage offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of Exmoor National Park. Enjoy distant sea views from the bedroom, explore nearby footpaths with spectacular coastal views, and relax in the shared garden with a picnic table. With free Wi-Fi and private parking for one car, this cottage provides an ideal base to unwind. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gardener's Heddon Valley - pet friendly, peaceful and close to SW coast path Sleeps two – Gardener’s cottage has a kitchen, bathroom, sitting room, bedroom with a choice of king size or twin beds and private patio with seating and wonderful views. Outside, there is a secure shared garden for all the cottages with a picnic table. In the heart of the Exmoor National Park this single storey cottage offers a peaceful and idyllic setting less than a mile from the coast and within a 10 minute downhill walk of Hunters Inn – one of Exmoor’s most famous character Inn’s in the picturesque Heddon Valley. This delightful cottage is tucked into an Exmoor hillside overlooking the splendour of the Exmoor National Park with views across the Valley and out to sea. One of only three cottages approached by a private driveway, Gardener’s Cottage offers an ideal base for those wishing to explore this wonderful part of Devon by foot, horse or car. A covered front patio leads directly into the open plan comfortable living/ dining room with fireplace and wood burning stove. The kitchen has everything you will need for preparing meals. An attractive bedroom at the front of the cottage offering flexible sleeping with either a kingsize or twin beds offers distant sea views along the Heddon Valley and a spacious bathroom with bath and walk-in shower completes the accommodation. The cottage offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and an opportunity to take in the sights and sounds of the surrounding countryside including enjoying the wonderful views down the valley and out to sea. Footpaths offering truly inspiring walks along along the nearby sea cliffs provide spectacular views of the coastline, while the route of the Heddon River through the wooded valley bottom to Heddons Mouth beach are all on your doorstep. The local area offers many famous beauty spots such as the twin coastal villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, the Doone Valley, Watersmeet and Porlock Weir. Magnificent high cliffs, and hidden sand and shingle coves can be found all along the dramatic Exmoor coast whilst wide sandy surfing beaches at Woolacombe and Croyde are a short drive away. Accommodation: Ground floor: Living/dining room with wood burning stove, TV with Freesat, DVD player and DAB Radio with dock for I-Phone. Kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and slimline dishwasher. Use of freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and payphone in shared utility area. Bedroom 1 with Twin beds or Kingsize (whichever is preferred), DAB radio/alarm and ensuite bathroom with bath, separate walk in shower, WC and basin. Facilities and Services: Linen and towels. Oil central heating. Wood burning stove. No smoking. Free Wi-Fi available. 2 pets welcome. Travel cot available. Garden furniture. Shared utility room. Private parking for 1 car. Short breaks available. Arrival time 5pm . Arr/Dep for weekly bookings is Saturday. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Limited on-site parking (max 1 space) ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30350000/30343500/30343494/66706639.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brook Cottage, Challacombe Challacombe - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=30343494&PinnedHotelID=30343494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109460000/109452400/109452310/95cfbf2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog friendly, two bedroom holiday apartment with balcony in Mortehoe, North Devon. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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, a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.21558,-3.925234&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:m%7CrwHts%7DV%3FW%3FY%3FW%3FY%40W%40Y%40W%40W%40YBW%40Y%40WBWBWBWBWBWBWDWDWBWDUDWDWFUDUFUDWFUFSFUFUFSFUHSHSFUHQHSHSHQHSHQJQHQJQHOJQJOJOJOJOLOJMJMLOJKLMJMLKLKLKLKLKLILINILILILGNGLGNGLENGLENENELCNCNCLCNCNANCNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%3FNBN%40NBLBNBNBNBLDNDLDNFNDLFNFLFLFLHNHLHLHLHLJLJLJLJLJJLLLJJLNJLLLJNJNJNJNJNJPHNJPJPHPHPHRJPFRHRHRHRFRHRFTFRFTHTDTFTFTDTDTFVDTDVDTBVDVDVBVBVBVBVBVBV%40VBX%40V%40X%40V%40V%40X%40V%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FVAXAVAXAVAXAVCVAXCVCVCVCVCVCVEVEVCVETEVETGVETETGTGTETITGTGRGTIRGRIRIRIRGRKPIRIPIPKPKPINKPKNKNKNKNKLMNKLMLKLMLKJMLMJMJMJMHMJMHMHOHMFMHMFOFMFODOFMDODMBODOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAOCMCOCOCMEOCOEMEOGMEOGMGOGMIMGMIOIMIMKMIMKMKMKMKKMMMKMMMKMKMMOKOKOKOKOKQIOKQIQKQIQISIQISISISGSISISGUGSGUGUGUGUEUGUEUGWEUEWEUCWEWEWCWCWCWCWCWCWAYAWCWAYAWAYAWAY%3FW%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UmeKO0OjDwuV3GJ5fVHAE9xjzz0=) Martinhoe, ENG #### What's nearby - Woody Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 2.6 miles - Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 15 min drive - 8.6 miles - Valley of the Rocks - 15 min drive - 4.6 miles - Combe Martin Beach - 19 min drive - 10.0 miles - Ilfracombe Harbour - 27 min drive - 14.8 miles #### Getting around - Barnstaple Station - 46 min drive - Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 164 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Black & White - ‬16 min drive - ‪Blue Ball Inn - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Dolphin Inn - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Glasshouse - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Esplanade Fish & Chips - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gardener's Heddon Valley - pet friendly, peaceful and close to SW coast path pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Gardener's Heddon Valley - pet friendly, peaceful and close to SW coast path? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gardener's Heddon Valley - pet friendly, peaceful and close to SW coast path? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gardener's Heddon Valley - pet friendly, peaceful and close to SW coast path located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Heddon's Mouth Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Woody Bay Beach and Lynton & Barnstaple Railway. Lee Abbey Beach and Lee Abbey are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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