Title: Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott 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 # Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707173/db9651fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707173/c3198da0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707173/37e139ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707173/0f6ac1bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707173/30540e31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Lower Aylescott Cottages, Royd Cottage is a charming two-bedroom retreat in North Devon that sleeps up to four guests. With its original character, including exposed stone walls and wood beams, this self-catering holiday cottage offers everything you need for a relaxing stay. Unwind in the lounge with leather sofas or enjoy outdoor dining in the communal courtyard. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 411 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen - 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. ### Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott One of six cottages at Lower Aylescott Cottages, Royd Cottage is a lovely two-bedroom holiday cottage that comfortably sleeps up to four guests. This delightful cottage has been thoughtfully renovated to still feature plenty of its original character such as exposed stone walls and wood beams and is equipped to a high standard to offer everything couples or families will require on a self-catering holiday in North Devon. Accommodation details Ground Floor‍ Lounge:Leather sofas, TV with Freeview, DVD player Kitchen/Diner: Electric oven with hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine and dining table. 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 with small freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine, 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, 0.5 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 ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - 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 ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81670000/81663000/81662907/2d339504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### An apartment that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Ilfracombe - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=81662907&PinnedHotelID=81662907&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 - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=100707177&PinnedHotelID=100707177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707175/a8a8ad39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott West Down - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=100707175&PinnedHotelID=100707175&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34030000/34026400/34026340/008a645f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Rock 8 Sleeps 4, Two Bedrooms. 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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 493177 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.156727,-4.112627&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:slgwH%7CfbX%3FY%3FW%3FY%40W%40Y%3FW%40Y%40W%40WBY%40WBW%40YBWBWBWBWDWBWDUDWBWDUFWDUDWFUFUDUFUFSFUFUHSFSHUFSHSHQHSHSHQJQHQJQHQJQJOHOLOHOLOJOJMJMLOJKLMLMLKLKJKLKLKLINILILILGNILGNGLGLENGNELENCNELCNCNCLCNANANANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%40NBNBNBLBNDLBNDNDLFNDLFNFLFLHNFLHLHLHNJJHLJLJLJLJJLLLLLJLLLJLJNJNJNJNJNJPJNHPJPHPJPFRJPHRHPFRHRFTHRFRFTHTFRFTDTFTDVFTDTDVDTDVDVBTDVBVDV%40VBVBVBXBV%40V%40XBV%40V%3FX%40V%40X%3FV%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FXAV%3FXAVAX%3FVAVCXAVAVCXCVCVCVAVEVCVEVCVEVETEVETEVGTETGTETGTGTIRGTGRITGRIRGRIRIPKRGPKPIPKPIPKPKNKPKNKNKLKNKLMNKLMLMJKLMJMJMJMJKJOHMHMHMHOHMFMFOFMFOFMDODODMDOBMBODO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCMEOCOEMEOEOEMGMGOGMGOGMIMIMIOIMIMKMIKKMMMKMKMMKMMMKMKOKOMMIOMOIQKOKQIOKQIQKSIQISIQISISGSISGSIUGSGUGUGUEUGUGUEUEWGUEWCUEWEWCWEWCWCWCWCWAWCYAWCWAYAWAW%3FYAWAY%3FW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lCwLuzzuqCyBcXcJm3rrIqs0WS0=) West Down, Devon #### What's nearby - Ilfracombe Harbour - 12 min drive - 6.4 miles - Hele Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 7.4 miles - Woolacombe Beach - 14 min drive - 5.5 miles - Combe Martin Beach - 19 min drive - 10.9 miles - Sandy Cove Beach - 25 min drive - 6.0 miles #### Getting around - Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬15 min drive - ‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬7 min drive - ‪Muddiford Inn - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Old Mill Pub - ‬11 min drive - ‪Ebrington Arms - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott? > Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott? > Checkout is at 9:00 AM. ### Where is Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott located? > Located on a lake, this family-friendly cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of North Devon Coast, Marwood Hill Gardens, and Ilfracombe Beach. Wildersmouth Beach and Ilfracombe Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kate W. 9 Aug 2024 #### Lovely holiday in North Devon Warm, comfortable stay. Quiet and family friendly. Lots to do locally. Really enjoyed our holiday. Many thanks! ##### Kate W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcus L. 2 Jun 2025 #### Our stay What a lovely place .. The owners and their daughter were so welcoming especially to my little girl who is desperate for me to re book it all again .. Can’t wait to go back .. Perfect holiday.. Thanks so much . Marcus Lilly and family ##### Marcus L. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-And-Spa-Chester.h527788.Hotel-Information) > > [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)