Title: Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott ![Terrace/patio - Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott (West Down)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707175/a8a8ad39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott (West Down)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707175/c61555ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott (West Down)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707175/bf9d5e28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott (West Down)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707175/ec7ae0c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott (West Down)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707175/3cc2ea51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the countryside near Ilfracombe, Woolacombe and Combe Martin, Blare Cottage offers a comfortable retreat for up to four guests. With WiFi throughout and an open-plan living space featuring reclining sofas and a fully-equipped kitchen area, this family-friendly cottage is perfect for self-catering holidays. Enjoy outdoor dining in the communal courtyard or explore over 4 acres of grounds with two fishing lakes. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 411 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space - Parking available - Water view ## 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. ### Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott Blare Cottage is one of six countryside cottages at Lower Aylescott situated just outside the small village of West Down, not far from the larger coastal resorts of Ilfracombe, Woolacombe and Combe Martin. Tastefully decorated and thoughtfully furnished throughout, this bright and spacious family friendly holiday cottage offers comfortable self-catering accommodation for up to four guests in two bedrooms. Accommodation details Ground Floor‍ Open Plan Living Space Lounge: Reclining sofas, TV with Freeview, DVD player Dining area: Dining table with seating for 4 guests Kitchen area: Electric oven with hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer First Floor Bedroom 1: Double bedroom with double bed Bedroom 2: Twin bedroom with two full size single beds. Bathroom: Bath with shower overhead, WC and wash basin. Important Information Gas central heating, electric oven with hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, WiFi, bed linen and towels provided (beach towels not supplied), cot (please bring your own cot bedding), high chair on request, short breaks available, no smoking, pet free cottage, 4 miles from the coast, 1 miles from the nearest pub, weekly changeover day is Friday, supermarket delivery, outdoor dining area in communal courtyard , off road parking for 1 car, over 4 acres of communal grounds, a children’s play area, two fishing lakes (rod licence required). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111340000/111339600/111339536/a9b3b365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 6 Bed in Lee (oc-d30327) Ilfracombe - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=111339536&PinnedHotelID=111339536&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104272700/104272650/4a639145_edited_494f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 90 Main Street, Holiday Cottage Pembroke, Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, bathrooms Pembroke - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Fireplace 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=104272650&PinnedHotelID=104272650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707173/db9651fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott West Down - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=100707173&PinnedHotelID=100707173&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104320000/104315900/104315820/4c4026e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mill Tower - Handsome upside down home - @ The Home Away South Ilfracombe - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Gym 2.0 2 reviews £498 includes taxes & fees 25 Dec - 26 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=104315820&PinnedHotelID=104315820&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114093700/114093607/8ca1ebbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bay Ilfracombe - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £466 includes taxes & fees 28 Dec - 29 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29&selected=114093607&PinnedHotelID=114093607&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707177/8c10fe19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott West Down - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=100707177&PinnedHotelID=100707177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114100000/114092100/114092044/4ca12038.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Old Farm Cottage Ilfracombe - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included £402 includes taxes & fees 29 Dec - 30 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30&selected=114092044&PinnedHotelID=114092044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104320000/104319200/104319127/52d34cdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dairy Barn Cottage set in Courtyard @ The Home Away South Ilfracombe - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Gym 2.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08&selected=104319127&PinnedHotelID=104319127&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104320000/104319600/104319520/70092aa9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lower Mill - Former Watermill stylish cottage @The Home Away South Ilfracombe - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer £250 includes taxes & fees 25 Dec - 26 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=104319520&PinnedHotelID=104319520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:00 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 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. ### Property is also known as 493183 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.156303,-4.108342&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_jgwHbla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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=azE-W1wmgGBL3ztpFC4ACp6rq1Q=) West Down, Devon #### What's nearby - North Devon Coast \- 11 min drive \- 3.4 miles - Ilfracombe Aquarium \- 11 min drive \- 6.8 miles - Ilfracombe Harbour \- 15 min drive \- 8.3 miles - Hele Bay Beach \- 15 min drive \- 8.3 miles - Verity Statue \- 15 min drive \- 8.5 miles #### Getting around - Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Old Mill Pub - ‬11 min drive - ‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬7 min drive - ‪Annie and the Flint - ‬11 min drive - ‪Muddiford Inn - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott? ### What time is check-in at Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott? ### What time is check-out at Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott? ### Where is Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 5 Aug 2025 #### Lovely stay A really lovely home from home. Very comfortable and set in the most tranquil of locations. A short drive down lanes to reach the main roads but very quiet lanes which never posed a problem. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 9 Aug 2024 #### Super stay Lovely location, handy for the coast. Hosts were there if you needed them. Accommodation very good value. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 24 Jun 2025 #### Lower aylescott cottages Fab! Host so kind and helpful. Lovely cottage. Clean and comfortable. Close to amazing beaches. No problems at all. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce K. 16 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved staying in Blare cottage. It was a peaceful relaxing place for us exactly what we needed to to find. A little bit more outside space of our own is all we would have liked, but the lovely owner allowed us to be outside elsewhere on another of her properties. Even saying that we wouldn’t have wanted a different cottage as it just had a special something we clicked with. Hard to explain sorry. ##### Joyce K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie G. 1 Sept 2025 #### Fantastic holiday We had a wonderful holiday at Blare Cottage, the location is stunning, it’s fairly remote and down some very windy little roads but so peaceful and beautiful. There is loads of space for kids to run and play and a brilliant wooden play frame. The fishing lakes on site were a bonus too. The cottage itself is fairly compact and has all the basics you need for a week away, comfy beds, and nicely decorated. Only slight niggle was the TV wasn’t a smart tv so no option to watch Netflix etc of an evening, that’s a bit of a given in holiday accommodation these days! It’s in a great location, 15 mins drive to Woolacombe and Ilfracombe and easy to get to other North Devon beaches and theme parks. Overall we had a fantastic holiday, would rerun here again and recommend to any families looking for a good value break in North Devon. ##### Katie G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 9 Aug 2024 #### Comfortable place to stay but no view We loved the location of the cottages and grounds and beautiful lake. However the downside to Blare Cottage is that there was no view from any window and it was quite dark downstairs. Good for short stay and ideally located for the wonderful beaches that are not far away In a car and the surrounding countryside. But disappointing because of positioning of Blare Cottage. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah G. 9 Aug 2024 #### Family wedding/holiday 22members of family stayed in five of the six cottages .A family wedding bridal party left from cottages then a week in the Devon sunshine. Cottages had everything we needed and more.New park area for the 9 grandchildren and a lake for those that enjoy fishing.Owners very friendly and looked after us well.would not hesitate in booking again. ##### Sarah G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 25 May 2025 #### Peaceful location but accessible Lovely cottage, well equipped and clean and close to car park. Janine, one of the owners was very friendly and helpful. Peaceful location but only a few minutes drive from local pub and only 10 minutes from a large supermarket. 15 to 20 minutes drive from four different seaside resorts. You definitely need a car. Fishing is ideal for (supervised) youngsters with lots of small fish. Nature lovers will find many different birds: we often saw a woodpecker feeding on the large lawn area plus 2 Canada geese with 3 very young goslings. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 9 Aug 2024 #### A wonderful stay - time and time again! We have stayed at Lower Aylescott, three times now - each time it has been a different time of year and once was with our whole family taking one cottage each! The site is simply stunning - a hidden treasure. The owners are friendly, welcoming and let you get on with your holiday but are so easy to get hold of, should you need them for anything. From the cottages, Devon is so easy to explore and at the end of each day, you return to a home from home setting that has absolutely everything you could possibly need. You don't actually have to go out if you don't want to; there are lakes, a playground and plenty of space to chill on site. We will be returning for sure and highly recommend this as a place to stay. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Watermouth Lodges](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ilfracombe-Hotels-Watermouth-Lodges.h34980653.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [Combe Martin Beach Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ilfracombe-Hotels-Combe-Martin-Beach-Holiday-Park.h17674770.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [The pack o' cards](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ilfracombe-Hotels-The-Pack-O-Cards.h41549862.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Towcester-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Silverstone.h48251404.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodbridge-Hotels-Ufford-Park-Woodbridge-Hotel.h12685.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandaway Beach Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ilfracombe-Hotels-Sandaway-Beach-Holiday-Park.h17675263.Hotel-Information) > > [The Park Royal Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warrington-Hotels-The-Park-Royal.h24462.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sawmills](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ilfracombe-Hotels-The-Sawmills.h4567674.Hotel-Information) > > [The Windermere Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-The-Windermere-Hotel.h13431161.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Christchurch-Harbour-Hotel-And-Spa.h18097.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Hotels-Oulton-Hall-Hotel.h15948.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [Ettiford Farm Cottages](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ilfracombe-Hotels-Ettiford-Farm-Cottages.h38783787.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandy Cove Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ilfracombe-Hotels-Sandy-Cove-Hotel.h19779631.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bristol-Airport.h16543862.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Wokefield Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate.h1044123.Hotel-Information) ---