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Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Water view
The current price is £324
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun

About this property

Entire place

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

Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott

Smithy Cottage, a cosy two bedroom cottage for two or small families offers the perfect base to explore North Devon. Situated in a quiet valley just outside the picturesque village of West Down, this charming holiday let is also only 4 miles from the popular coastal resorts of Ilfracombe and Woolacombe, and not far from Combe Martin.

Accommodation details
Ground Floor
Lounge/Dining Area: Large comfortable sofas, TV with Freeview, DVD player, fold away dining table & chairs
Kitchen: Electric oven with hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine.

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 manager

Amanda

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • 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

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

493184

About the area

Map
West Down, Devon

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Beach - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • 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
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 25 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Muddiford Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ebrington Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Wellington Arms Ilfracombe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott?

As of 25 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott on 29 Jun 2025 start from £324.32, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of North Devon Coast, Marwood Hill Gardens and Ilfracombe Aquarium. Ilfracombe Beach and Wildersmouth Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Don & Carol P.

A lovely rural location

Janine and staff and did a great job of ensuring that our stay was safe and enjoyable. The location was ideal for us as we wanted to visit many different coastal places and towns as we walked many sections of the SW Coast Path. We were able to complete from Combe Martin to Instow over 5 days and 4 nights and really enjoyed our stay at Aylescott.
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8/10 Good

Lovely cottage, peaceful, quiet break

The cottage was very clean and well stocked with cleaning materials. The kitchen has everything you need. The place is cosy and welcoming. The narrow road to the cottage is typical of Devon lanes so care is needed. A small friendly shop in the small town. A short drive to a large Tesco where you can stock up. The mattress in the main bedroom is appalling and must be changed. I slept terribly! The Wi-fi is intermittent bear this in mind if it is an integral part of your stay.
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8/10 Good

Charlotte G.

Served its purpose well. Nice cushions.

We enjoyed our stay and the cottage served its purpose - of providing comfortable accommodation near Woolacombe. The furnishings were comfortable and attractive, we liked the living room furniture. But, the double bed, while comfortable enough, is quite flimsy and shaky. The only real problem was the shower attachment, which is unreliable; switching from hot to cold and changing pressure on a whim (bearing no relationship to other use of water within the cottage). I'd really recommend that you install a proper, self-heating shower, as the inadequate shower does let this cottage down. The play area was good; sturdy and new looking and our daughter enjoyed playing there. We liked having the outdoor space available to stroll or sit in (unfortunately the weather was against us most days). We usually enjoy reading the visitor book and saying hello to resident owners but understand that things were unusual this year, because of Covid.