GLEBE COTTAGE ~ a country cottage

Discover the beauty of North Devon while staying at our characterful cottage, dating back to the 17th century. Glebe Cottage has countryside views, 3 acres of private field and woodland that you're welcome to use - perfect for morning walks or for children to go exploring. Our alpacas, cats, chickens and Roxie our border collie, are waiting to meet you. Tarka Pottery is our onsite pottery studio - we offer a 10% discount to guests - come along and throw your own pot! Advance booking required. Take a stroll down to our small woodland or relax in the garden. Walk, hike or cycle the Tarka Trail, visit RHS Rosemoor Gardens, Dartington Crystal, beaches, Dartmoor and Exmoor - all within 5 minutes to an hour's drive. THE SPACE Glebe Farm Cottage is dog-friendly and has two bedrooms overlooking scenic landscape in picturesque North Devon. Originally part of Glebe Farmhouse, it is full of character and history and provides accommodation for up to 4 guests. Fully centrally heated and double glazed to provide you with all the comforts of home including wi-fi. INSIDE: Kitchen/diner Electric cooker, fridge/freezer, washer, microwave, DAB radio, crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, table and chairs for 4. Lovely stable door to let in the morning sunshine. A stone step takes you down into the lounge area where you will find all you will need for a comfortable stay. Lounge Delightful slate flooring, Freeview TV, also has a wood-burning stove inside the old stone fireplace where crackling timbers will warm you on even the coolest evenings once you return from your day on the beach, cycling the TARKA TRAIL or being creative at Tarka Pottery. We provide a basket of logs to get you started. Two double sized bedrooms Stairs lead up to bedrooms. Duvets and bed linen provided. One with a double bed with wardrobe and dresser and a view of the quaint quiet lane leading into the centre of Little Torrington. The twin bedroom is fitted with a wardrobe, cupboards and a lovely view across to Exmoor Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC. All towels provided. OUTSIDE: Private off-road parking for 2 cars. A lovely grassy walkway leads to a secluded lawned area with a bench table. The views are stunning from this area across our meadow and over farmland to Exmoor in the distance. You can walk down through the meadow into our woodland which was planted in 2008 with native British trees. Outside the lounge is a relaxing patio area with a table and 4 chairs, perfect for an outside breakfast or coffee. We provide a couple of comfy loungers and camping chairs which you're welcome to use during your stay. THE LOCAL AREA - things to do while you’re here... Walking, hiking and cycling the Tarka Trail. Tarka Pottery (look us up!) - throw a pot on a wheel, paint pottery, or make a plaque out of clay at our onsite pottery studio - currently the #1 attraction in Great Torrington on Trip Adviser! Renowned RHS Rosemoor Gardens - a few minutes drive. With a range of activities and events taking place all year round, it's a fabulous place to visit for adults and children. Dartington Crystal - down the road in Great Torrington with a visitor attraction and lots of concessions including Edinburgh Woollen Mill. Enjoy a Devon Cream Tea - we know of a couple of hidden gems of tea rooms we can recommend for you to enjoy during your stay. Beaches - Westward Ho! with its pebble ridge beach, dog-friendly Instow Beach, award-winning Woolacoombe and watersports haven Croye. Pretty villages to visit – Instow and Appledore are both worth dropping by. Explore Bideford High Street and its riverfront. Dartmoor and Exmoor - within a 60-minute drive More information about us: We're dog-friendly - let us know who you're bringing! Beautiful, quiet location and lovely view from the garden. Our alpacas, cats, chickens and Roxie, our border collie, are also waiting to meet you. From our guests: "The photos don't do the cottage justice" "The welcome and warmth shown were nothing to do with luck" ONSITE POTTERY STUDIO - TARKA POTTERY Interactive pottery studio, where you can join Jax and the team to learn how to throw on a potter's wheel, join in a clay hand-building activity or paint your own pottery. We offer pottery activities to suit all ages - have a look at our website or please ask. Tarka Pottery is currently the #1 attraction in Great Torrington on Trip Advisor. Shorter breaks (2 or more nights) are available from 1st September from £75/night. Just ask if you'd like to check the dates we have available. We look forward to hearing from you! Jax and the Williams family You have private gated access to the cottage, with parking for 2 cars and your own private walkway down to the meadow where you'll find our woodland and animals. Enter the property itself through a characterful farmhouse door. Outside the lounge is a relaxing patio area with a table and 4 chairs, perfect for an outside breakfast or coffee. If you need anything during your stay, please text us as we are often out and about and will get back to you as soon as we can. :) Rural and picturesque. We have two parking spaces for the cottage, and additional parking if needed in the pottery car park. Public transport isn't very regular in this area, but we can arrange taxi's if needed. Up to 3 dogs are welcome but must be arranged prior to arrival. We charge £20/dog/stay.