Orchard Lodge

Sent a lovely relaxing week at Orchard Lodge.

Home from home, there is everything you need in the kitchen. We used the veranda every day for meal times. The garden was lovely our dog was able to wonder around the large garden which is secure with the fencing. We be booking up for next year . Would definitely recommend this lodge.

Enjoyed our week in this warm, comfortable lodge, especially as the weather was against us.

Kitchen was well equipped. The beds were comfortable. Heating system was very easy to use. The veranda would have been pleasant in good weather. The towels need replacing as it is quite obvious that they are old and very much on the crispy side. I said i wouldn't mention the lane approaching the property, so i won't... The sheep are quirky and there is a beautiful white horse in the stable who enjoyed a visit. All in all a good week. Amanda & Lynne Folkestone 9th - 16th May 2026

Orchard Lodge was amazing!

It is in a really lovely peaceful location. The accommodation was perfect for our family. The kitchen is so well equipped and the games room was great fun! The owner is very responsive and went over and above to make our stay special. Would thoroughly recommend

Charming and beautiful cottage, with all the necessary equipment for our stay.

Only the kitchen was a bit small for five people, but that was compensated with the two bathrooms. On a rainy day, the games room was also a plus for our kids! The owner Clive was very friendly and helpful, although we didn't have the chance te meet him in person. But there was so much to see and do in this beautiful region, that it was sometimes late by the time we got back! Thank you for a wonderful holiday!

We had a lovely stay at Orchard Lodge.

We are a family of 5 consisting of 4 adults and a teenager. There was plenty to do. We did not venture far as we wanted a reset trip away. We were able to relax away from the busy town life we have at home. The cottage is beautiful with plenty of outdoor space, especially for our dog. We watched the sunset go down at Chimney Down one evening and it was one of the most beautiful sights ever. There is a games room and tennis courts for activities to do. My adult children are very into fitness and found running routes to go on. We played games that we had brought and games that the owners had left there, frustration brought back some memories for our adult children. We would definately come back again.

A great family trip away had!

A peaceful beautiful setting in a great lodge, felt relaxed from arrival to departure. Would recommend

Lovely property within a beautiful setting.

Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Clive was very friendly and offered good advice on where to go - the north Devon coast and Exmoor is stunning :) We would love to come back here in the winter as it would be so cosy!!

A wonderful find.

.great cottage in a delightful rural setting, had everything we needed for an enjoyable holiday.

A lovely place, great for a short getaway.

Very helpful owners

We really enjoyed our stay at Orchard Lodge.

We were a party of six adults catching up over the Easter weekend. There was ample room for us all. There was a warm welcome and the cottage was comfortable and very well equipped. It was the ideal location for peace, quiet and glorious countryside. We enjoyed strolling up to the common and taking in the views. The local pub was friendly with great food. Clive went above and beyond, parcelling up items we had left behind and sending them on to us! Thank you for a great weekend in your lovely cottage. We would highly recommend it.

Very happy with the facilities and information given.

It was a beautiful property to stay at. I just want to personally thank our hosts as they were friendly and attentive during our stay without being intrusive! It was just what our family needed after some recent family trauma. Your patience and understanding was greatly appreciated.

The holiday home was very warm and cosy, the games room was a good bonus.

Everything you needed was in the house. Beds very comfy, Perhaps a stair gate would be good to stop dogs going up and down staircase. Central to explore Devon, but is proper Devon narrow roads.

A beautiful Lodge with excellent facilities.

Perfectly clean, very comfortable with lovely views. Host Clive was very helpful with pre-arrangements. We would certainly return and recommend to others as this is an idyllic place to stay. Thank you.

We had a lovely time at Orchard Lodge, what a fantastic place.

It was a great base from which to explore the surrounding area, and so much to see. The Lodge was exactly as described, really pretty, spacious, clean and comfortable that had everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting on the veranda overlooking the garden. Our dog also loved the garden and surrounding fields. We met the owners during our stay, they were gave us some great ideas of places to explore. We had dinner at the Staple Cross Inn which was just a 2 minute drive away (make sure you call them to book). The food was fantastic, a tasty home-cooked meal at a friendly local pub, and genuinely the best apple and blackberry scrumble we’ve ever had, and also the most yummy ‘fudgie’ pie (something we’d never heard of until then!) with homemade ice cream - you must try it - you won’t be disappointed!

Nice quiet property.

The living room was comfortable with lovely sofas. The beds were very very firm unfortunately none of us slept well. The kitchen was well equipped with virtually everything needed to cook. Very pleasant owner who even went out of his way to find us a teapot. Unfortunately things took a downward turn on departure day. My 92 yrs old mum had used the bedroom downstairs and when I stripped the bed linen I was shocked. The pillow was very badly sweat stained and the duvet had stains too. I was very upset to find that my mum had been sleeping in that bed and had I realised about the bedding I would have had it changed or bought new myself.

A very comfortable and enjoyable stay at Orchard Lodge Clive and Bridget were very warm and welcoming and we look forward to returning sometime in the future

We found the lodge extremely comfortable and loved the pine interior with the added bonus of using the tennis court and games room which we enjoyed along with meeting Solo, the horse.

Clive the owner was very friendly and helpful. Unfortunately the location was not suitable for us due to the fact that access was via a very narrow country road with potholes that stretched for miles, which was not in the location description; therefore there were no nearby local shops and no safe access for walking from the property. It is a definite necessity to bring essential food upon arriving.

Lovely holiday home, peaceful and relaxing.

All you need for a holiday. Host was very helpful and would definitely stay again.

Lovely place for a holiday.

Owner very helpful and checking in with us to make sure everything ok. Fantastic large wild garden suited for children and well behaved dogs to explore. Photos on website don’t do the property justice which is such a shame as it’s wonderful.

Great holiday home that is clean, comfortable and well maintained.

The kitchen had everything we needed and the garden was safe for the dog. Having a downstairs shower by the front door was perfect for washing the dog to keep the dirt out of the house - it rained a lot during our stay so this was important! There is a common at the top of the hill which was a godsend for taking the dog out for a walk when not wanting to go out in the car. The owner was really friendly and helpful. He popped over one evening just to check all was well which was appreciated.

Warm spacious lodge We enjoyed our stay at the lodge.

. Very well equipped for five adults and a small child. Plenty of constant hot water and good heating when required. The area around the lodge was ideal for our two dogs.. Conveniently placed for shops and sites. Beautiful area to explore ( even on the narrow lanes and roads).

We had a lovely week at Orchard Cottage.

It was peaceful and dog-friendly and had all the comforts that we needed. We loved watching the birds and the sheep from our window.

Thank you for a very lovely stay.

The cottage was lovely and set in very peaceful surroundings. Easy access to all directions in Devon.

We had a lovely time away, the only thing i would say is that we were asked to separate all the recycling stuff and put it in there separate containers and these were so full it was very hard to do this.

Also the sofa is very warn and could do with a new one. We did notice alot of flies especially in the bathroom upstairs. Not sure where these were coming from as we got rid of them and then they would appear again.

We had a lovely relaxing week away at orchard lodge.

Wonderful location and very dog friendly. Very well equipped property and facilities. Owner Bridget so welcoming and friendly and always available if needed. We will definitely return next year.

Perfect if like us , you want a country side tranquil haven .

Poor Internet and phone signals, suited us as we loved switching off and enjoying an uninterrupted holiday. Based central in the heart of Devon, an hour and a bit to reach Illfracombe and Exmouth coast lines. National trust houses and gardens to visit, most dog friendly with lovely walks enclosed.