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Situated in an idyllic rural setting of East Devon yet only a short drive to the famous Jurassic Coast. Smallicombe Farm is a traditional working rare breed farm with 4* Self-catering cottages and 4* Gold Award winning B&B. Come and meet the Rare breed pigs, sheep and cattle. You will have the chance to roam through our woodlands and spot wildlife in their native habitat. Wheelchair accessible.
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Wow, excellent stay beautiful location and views, we stayed in the ground floor accessible room which was just stunning and very comfortable with everything you could possibly need. Breakfast was fantastic, all fresh produce and plenty of it. the farm itself is a rare breeds working farm, Theresa fed the pigs, and lambs, we were also lucky enough to see two new born lambs and hold them, everyone made us feel so welcome and very keen to talk about their farm history and the animals. we were made to feel very welcome and not in the way at all. We are definitely staying there again we had the most fantastic weekend thank you.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Karen S, Owner at Smallicombe Farm
Responded 25 Feb 2020
Glad the weekend worked well for you and Theresa's birthday was a success. Look forward to welcoming you both again at Smallicombe Farm.
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We stayed in the Cider Barrel (3 bed) as a family of 3 plus my sister. On arrival there were scones with cream and jam waiting for us as well as thoughtful bits and pieces to help us settle in like a teatowel (to use and keep), toilet roll and some washing bits. The accommodation was perfect for our needs with comfy sofas, beds, spacious dining tables and powerful shower. 2 toilets really helped when getting ready to go out too! We paid extra to use the wood fired hot tub one evening which was amazing listening to birdsong and looking out over the fields. We also paid extra for a yummy (and reasonabley priced) cooked breakfast delivered to our front door when we asked. It was made using their own reared sausages and bacon.
There's plenty to do on the farm - feeding the local rare breed pigs and piglets in the morning with Ian, stroking the rabbits with Hattie, seeing the turkey, ducks, chickens, sheep or cows! The poultry was rightly shut in runs due to bird flu while we were there. We cuddled the 1 week old baby rabbits, 2 calves were born while we were there and more piglets were due to arrive the day we left. There is also great fairy trail that goes through fields, through some copses down to the brook and up a big hill which made a lovely family walk, some of this years lambs came to say hi as we made out way back down through their field. In the evening our little girl would go and knock next door for the little girl staying there and would spend a happy hour bouncing on the trampoline, playing on the swing or just inventing games to play. The farm feels very safe, it's on a single track road so only people stating there or the farmers family comes and goes but its within 10mins of Honiton, 15mins to axminster, 25mins to Lyme Regis and 40mins to Exmouth or Exeter. There's so much to do we're coming back to stay here next year!
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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This place is a must for a staycation with kids or family and friends. It's a beautiful farm surrounded by rolling hills, only 10 minutes from Honiton.
On arrival we were greeted by the family who run it and shown to our cottage. We had booked Inglenook, which has 1 bedroom, this was adequate space for 3 of us. My daughter of 6 was in a single bed in our room. The cottage was beautiful and you are welcomed with fresh scones and jam, some milk and apple juice. All of which are lovely touches.
They have a wonderful playground for the kids, a BBQ area that you can use, and a secluded area that you can book with a wood fired hot tub and fire (this is an additional charge but definitely worth it). You can also go and help each morning feed the animals, which was a lovely experience.
Locally you are not far from Seaton, Beer or Sidmouth, so it's an ideal base. There is nothing to get to within walking distance as they are positioned around countryside lanes. We booked a supermarket delivery for when we arrived which was really great idea, then we were stocked up.
We definitely will be back and thanks to the family for making us feel so welcome x
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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We were lucky enough to get a last minute cancellation and stayed in the Inglenook for 4 nights. Beautiful setting, accommodation was perfect, everything you need and a cream tea on arrival. Hosts were very friendly and helpful and location was great for feeling away from it all whilst actually being very central to lots of places. We helped feed the animals one morning, held a piglet and baby ducks. Although we didn’t use it, the outdoor area for kids is great and hot tub and bbq area looked great. Fab stay
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Perfect few days, enjoying the peace and the treats that the farm offers. Wonderful location for access to the coast path for a walker and couple who have enjoyed some memorable local gastro delights nearby. The Hayloft is spacious and very comfortable and with lovely touches, cream tea, fresh eggs...and option of cooked breakfast which was a delight.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The cottage is roomy with comfy beds. Well equipped, although had to bring your own towels. Nice patio area. Really enjoyed being in the farm - there is a play area for toddlers and a bigger play ground, both of which are well kept. We had an hour tour of the farm, feeding the pigs and chickens, which was really interesting. Also hired the hot tub which was well worth doing - lovely views. The farm is in the middle of nowhere (which I appreciate to some will be part of the appeal) and to reach it you have to drive down a very potholed road. I got a puncture as a result, so do be careful.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed in Hay Loft a delightful converted loft, perfect for two people, compact, but with a real feeling of space, sparklingly clean and with gorgeous (truly gorgeous) views over open countryside. We had everything we needed, comfortable beds, lovely "sink into" sofa, all the kitchen stuff, large bathroom. The owners were on hand to answer any queries and were always helpful. The lovely resorts of Sidmouth, Seaton, Beer etc were nearby, but just strolling round the farm land was an absolute pleasure. Returned home totally relaxed and definitely planning to go again!
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Room Tip:A very tall person might struggle with all the sloping roof spaces!
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We stayed six nights in the inglenook at Smallicombe. The accommodation is of excellent quality and very clean and well presented. The family owners are very friendly and welcoming and the farm is in a very beautiful peaceful location. It is 20 minutes to the seaside resorts like Seaton, Sidmouth or Lyme Regis and well placed for exploring South Devon and Dorset. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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My husband and I were lucky enough to find this gem of a property while visiting a relative. We stayed in the Sty for 3 nights. The whole accommodation was spotless and everything we needed for provided. It has a small fridge microwave and kettle and essential utensils. The king size bed was very comfortable and the whole space felt cosy. We had a cooked breakfast each day that this was delivered to us on a platter and was very well cooked and tasty. We have already decided that we I’ll book Smallicombe Farm for any future visits to the area. Thank you for a tranquil and restful break in a beautiful location.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Room Tip:Beautiful location have to travel along narrow lanes
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Response from Maggie Todd, General Manager at Smallicombe Farm
Responded 4 Jul 2021
Glad to hear your few days with us on the farm proved a success. We look forward to welcoming you back to Smallicombe again in the future.
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This was our 3td stay at Smallicombe Farm since 2020. We love it because it is ideal for children, peaceful and relaxing. It's in a rural location in amongst acres of stunning farm land and fields. We've stayed in the Inglenook, the Sty and the Hayloft. Each accommodation has everything you'd need for a comfortable stay and it is always spotlessly clean. There's a play area with a sunken trampoline which is always popular with all ages of children staying there. The animal feeding is usually around 10am and you just arrange this with the owners in advance, the kids love feeding the chickens, ducks, turkeys and pigs. (don't forget their wellies) it's such a great experience for them to get close and feed the many animals. Merlin and Dizzy the farm/family sheepdogs are just lovely and full of energy. There are acres of beautiful fields to roam, amongst the farms cows and sheep. There's a fairy trail for the young ones and a little stream at the bottom for little adventures with nets. You can hire the hot tub for the evening, or the pizza oven (thoroughly recommended) Matt will bring out everything you need and show you how to make it. There are plenty of places nearby in East Devon to visit, Pecorama, the World of country life, Exmouth (great beach) Beer (quaint fishing beach and village) Sidmouth, Lyme Regis (beautiful seaside town). We also walk the llamas every year with Maggie at Peak Hill llamas. It's a working farm but incredibly peaceful and relaxing. You can't beat the beautiful view in the morning sat in the play park with a cuppa while your child is busy wearing themselves out on the trampoline. The owners Karen, Matt, Maggie and Ian are always in hand for whatever you may need, whether that's places to go, eat, see, walks to be had around the area or more logs for the fire (the Inglenook). It is in the middle of rural East Devon so bear in mind you will need to drive along narrow country roads and reversing for the odd tractor to get anywhere. It's a great unique base for your Devon holiday and very reasonably priced. The breakfast is lovely if you choose to order a platter, (they even popped some tinned tomatoes for me where I can't eat fresh ones).Children can have an unforgettable stay here with the animals, and generally if the kids are happy the adults are too. Thank you to the Smallicombe family for their hospitality and such a wonderful stay every time.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Make sure you use the directions for the farm from the website/ booking email rather than your...
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Staffordshire, United Kingdom8 contributions2 helpful votes
Hi. Its a family run farm and the older gentleman (father in law/grandparent) is less accommodating but we approached "Matt and his wife" (the younger generation) and asked them specifically if we could cuddle piglets and they were more than happy for us to do so and it was amazing! So much so that we had a long chat with them and are planning to go back in January and help with the lambing with Matt. He is the one you need to speak to to organise this. Hope this helps you. Lizzy
"The Jurassic coast is really lovely (don't forget to check the tides beforehand)
There are tons of wonderfull hikes in the area. (Don't forget your wellies!)"
Swindon, United Kingdom239 contributions9 helpful votes
"Make sure you use the directions for the farm from the website/ booking email rather than your sat nav. Don't forget the wellies for animal feeding. "
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£101 - £183 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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United KingdomEnglandDevonColyton
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