You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater
Riverfront cottage with kitchen and fireplace
This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers free WiFi and a kitchen. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 3 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a dishwasher and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Kitchens offer kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers.
Property manager
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Languages
English
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Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
On a river
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
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
This property accepts credit cards
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property is also known as
3 Bedroom Accommodation in Axminster Axminster
3 Bedroom Accommodation in Axminster Private vacation home
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About the area
Axminster
What's nearby
Lyme Bay Winery - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 14 min drive - 14.3 km
Marine Theatre - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
Monmouth Beach - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
Lyme Regis Beach - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
Getting around
Axminster Station - 5 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Castle Inn - 4 min drive
Talbot Arms - 11 min drive
The Kingfisher - 12 min drive
Axminster Inn - 4 min drive
Tytherleigh Arms - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater located?
Situated on a river, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Blackdown Hills and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from East Devon. Lyme Bay Winery and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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The Farmhouse at Higher Westwater Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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We had a 4 night stay in this gorgeous property. From the moment we walked through the door we fell in love with the place. It felt very homely, comfortable and beautifully presented. The upstairs was lovely and spacious. An amazing kitchen/dining room with everything we needed and more. We were greeted with an array treats and essentials, which was such a lovely suprise and very well received by all of us. We couldnt have found a better place to stay.
Sally D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Johanna
30 Dec 2020
We could not have wished for a more beautiful place to stay! This cottage is a real gem and be rest
We could not have wished for a more beautiful place to stay! This cottage is a real gem and be rest assured, you will not be disappointed if you choose to stay here. The location is rural with fantastic dog walks on your doorstep. The cottage itself is stunning, well appointed, and equipped with everything you could need for a break away. We stayed over Xmas and Sue and John had left a lovely welcome package of fresh bread, milk, mince pies, prosecco and even crackers and a festive table cloth. The beds are superbly comfortable and delightful in style. The kitchen is a dream and the lounge has a gorgeous log burner that kept us cosy all week. The cottage only has freeview TV if you’re expecting more (we didn’t mind at all) and the WiFi isn’t great, which was actually a relief in the end! John replenished the log bag as we needed and at a fair cost. Fresh eggs were provided at £1 per dozen as we needed them and for any other shopping needs, Millers Farm Shop is minutes away and highly recommended. Axminster town centre is only a few miles away with a decent size Tesco and other shopping too. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be returning.. possibly in Summer to take advantage of the fishing! :)
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Johanna
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10/10 Excellent
Lee
12 Nov 2020
Fantastic property which has been refurbished to a high standard.
Fantastic property which has been refurbished to a high standard. Not far from Axminster but in a very peaceful location, great for country walks. Very spacious and well equipped, the kitchen / diner area and outside space are great. We loved staying here and will be back!
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Lee
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10/10 Excellent
perkins
17 Oct 2020
A much needed, very relaxing break in a comfortable warm, spacious, beautiful cottage.
A much needed, very relaxing break in a comfortable warm, spacious, beautiful cottage. Amazining seanery,lovely walks. Suitable for all ages. Easey access to the coast. Excellent parking.
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perkins
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10/10 Excellent
J
11 Oct 2020
Well equipped cottage, lovely modern bathrooms and well equipped kitchen.
Well equipped cottage, lovely modern bathrooms and well equipped kitchen. Ours was a winter visit so the log burner was a nice cosie option if needed. Hosts Supplied a generous welcome pack including home made cake. Lovely walks in the area.
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J
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10/10 Excellent
Sandra
15 Sept 2020
Wonderful secluded thatched cottage.
Wonderful secluded thatched cottage. Excellent presentation throughout and everything you could possibly need thought of. Bed huge and so comfortable. All rooms very spacious. Generous welcome pack of wine,milk, biscuits, home made scones, jam and cream.Tea and coffee. Idyllic setting with beautiful views. A relaxing and beautifully renovated cottage. Had a wonderful weeks holiday. Five star property
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Sandra
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10/10 Excellent
Naomi
21 Aug 2020
Wonderful, relaxing country retreat where the owners have thought of everything to make our stay eas
Wonderful, relaxing country retreat where the owners have thought of everything to make our stay easy and comfortable.
This is a beautiful old house, sympathetically renovated so you get the best of both worlds. And a touch of luxury with a cook’s kitchen, comfy big beds and sumptuous bathrooms.
The TV is smaller and more basic in quality than we’re used to, but that didn’t matter.
We enjoyed a glass of rose in the garden looking out on the chickens and countryside beyond. Fantastic night skies for star gazing with our telescope. We even saw Jupiter, Saturn and the Milky Way.
Highlights are stunning dog walks by the river and walking to Miller’s farm shop. Fish and Chips at Beer and Eype. A game of ping pong or two; great for our young teenager. Thank you for looking after us and to Molly the Colly for keeping us company.
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Naomi
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10/10 Excellent
Anna
11 Aug 2020
Gorgeous, cosy thatched cottage with beautiful surroundings and plenty of walks right from the doors
Gorgeous, cosy thatched cottage with beautiful surroundings and plenty of walks right from the doorstep. We loved returning here after a day spent exploring. Comfortable, clean and charming. We loved watching the chickens and cows from the garden and had many table tennis games in the cider barn. Lovely homemade goods to welcome us too - wonderful memories made.
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Anna
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10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey
11 Nov 2019
Stayed with friends and our dog at the beginning of November.
Stayed with friends and our dog at the beginning of November.
Is a tough cottage to find, and the roads are a bit frightening, but the reward is never to be forgotten !
The cottage has been thoughtfully and beautifully renovated, every detail has been attended to and no expense spared.
The kitchen is massive and everything is there, underfloor heating this time of year is frankly genius !
The stairs are steep and I would worry about infirm/young people, but they are only short at least.
The bedrooms are big, the en suites excellent and again everything has been thought of, comfortable mattresses and pillows with plenty of wardrobe space too.
Lovely comfortable living room with an extremely efficient wood burner, also probably the cleanest !
Outside space in the garden not huge and quite a slope up to the parking area, but nice to have a covered 2 space area in The Cider barn.
Surroundings are great, as is the farmshop Millers, only 1 mile away, but I would have gone there everyday as the food quality and wine choice are truly awesome !
A great place to unwind, thank you
Geoffrey
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10/10 Excellent
Shirley
25 Oct 2019
An excellent cottage.
An excellent cottage. Have already recommended to friends. Would definitely stay there again. The owners were very helpful and lovely.
Shirley
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10/10 Excellent
William
20 Oct 2019
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Absolutely the best out of the 8 we have booked!
William
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10/10 Excellent
Joy
15 Oct 2019
Utterly blown away by this cottage and all the family loved it.
Utterly blown away by this cottage and all the family loved it. It was exceptionally clean with every utensil needed for cooking - which made my role as chief cook a delight to undertake. The underfloor heating was heaven as I hate slippers and thus I spent most of my time dancing on the warm floors! The owners very kindly left some fabulous goodies which were all yummy 😋
The chickens were so cute and I found myself visiting them several times a day! Like everything else in the cottage, the bedrooms were tastefully and beautifully furnished and the beds and pillows were so sumptuous.Good use of the games, books and dvds were made - an excellent selection for all to enjoy.
I have stayed at some beautiful and unique cottages over the years and I am delighted to say that The Farmhouse is unequivocally in my top three favourites. Enormous thanks to the Sue and John, the owners, for their thoughtful planning and exquisite taste and being so approachable and helpful.
Joy
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10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
6 Oct 2019
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beautiful and relaxing location
Elizabeth
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10/10 Excellent
AIME
30 Sept 2019
Absolutely the most comfortable and well equipped holiday rental that we've ever stayed in! Owners w
Absolutely the most comfortable and well equipped holiday rental that we've ever stayed in! Owners were lovely and couldn't have been more accommodating and helpful! We had 3 generations staying at the cottage (and a dog!) and there was something for everyone. Wouldn't hesitate to rebook if we come to this area again for a holiday. Thanks!
AIME
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Perfect cottage ,incredible location ,fantastic hosts .This was our second visit and just as wonderful as we remembered,will certainly book again.
Tom
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10/10 Excellent
Colin
5 Aug 2019
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Very enjoyable and friendly, would certainly stay there again
Colin
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10/10 Excellent
Jane
8 Jun 2019
Fabulous house.
Fabulous house. Had a great holiday exploring the local area. John and Sue, who rent out the property, couldn’t have been more kind.
Jane
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin
20 May 2019
Can't really think of anything negative to say about the cottage.
Can't really think of anything negative to say about the cottage. Everything lovely everything thought of and all in lovely peaceful setting.
Kevin
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10/10 Excellent
Dan
20 May 2019
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The most amazing place to stay, we are coming back next year for certain!
Dan
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10/10 Excellent
Natasha
8 May 2019
Amazing holiday cottage-very spacious and beautifully decorated.
Amazing holiday cottage-very spacious and beautifully decorated. Lots of outside space - perfect for overactive toddlers!
Little unexpected extras made it even more perfect.
Owners are lovely and very welcoming
Will definitely book again
Natasha
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10/10 Excellent
Catherine
4 May 2019
We had a great holiday and was so surprised with how well equipped the cottage was.
We had a great holiday and was so surprised with how well equipped the cottage was. Will hope to return one day!
Catherine
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10/10 Excellent
Tom
21 Apr 2019
Great location with relatively easy access to a host of holiday locations within 3 counties as well
Great location with relatively easy access to a host of holiday locations within 3 counties as well as being hidden away within lovely Devon countryside. The cottage is very well presented with a wide range of comforts and plenty of space for outside activity or relaxing within. The owners, who live next door, were very welcoming and discrete. Very happy to recommend this cottage and we will hopefully return as some stage soon.
Tom
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10/10 Excellent
Lara
6 Apr 2019
Beautiful cottage with a perfect mix of traditional and modern in an idyllic location.
Beautiful cottage with a perfect mix of traditional and modern in an idyllic location. Fully equipped with everything you need home from home. Thoughtful and tasty treats were an added bonus. Will be booking another stay as soon as we can!
Lara
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10/10 Excellent
Alan
30 Mar 2019
A superb cottage, extremely well equipped, all to a high quality.
A superb cottage, extremely well equipped, all to a high quality. A lovely feeling of isolation on a dead-end drive terminating at the River Yarty, yet only a 10 minute drive into Axminster. Great walking from the door, lovely views, the owners very approachable and friendly but not over-intrusive.
Alan
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10/10 Excellent
Samantha
2 Mar 2019
Had the wow factor as soon as we saw the cottage from the lane by the time we stepped inside we were
Had the wow factor as soon as we saw the cottage from the lane by the time we stepped inside we were smitten. So thoughtfully designed. The welcome pack of food and drink was very much appreciated. Thank you so much for a wonderful week bathed in February sunshine.