Puddleduck Valley
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Puddleduck Valley

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Buttermilk cottage, our newest stone barn conversion
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A lovely setting for an evening barbecue.
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5.0
#1 of 1 cottage in Cookbury
4.9 of 5 bubbles
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At Puddleduck Valley we've blended boutique self catering holiday cottages and a truly superb location. With fields, woods, ponds and stream we're the perfect location for a break. We are a small farm with just three unique accommodations. We have two stone barn holiday cottages, both with enclosed gardens and hot tubs and the Appleloft Suite, our 17th century annexe to the main house. We've been given a gold award from green tourism, won TripAdvisor's certificate of excellence for the last 6 years and even Airbnb's hosts of the month (including super host 3 years in a row). Please note that we no longer offer petting or have goats.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Hiking
Patio
Kids stay free
Books, DVDs, music for children
BBQ facilities
Electric vehicle charging station
Car park
Wifi
Complimentary tea
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Walking tours
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Highchairs available
Gift shop
Picnic area
Private check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Room features
Dining area
Seating area
Separate dining area
Sofa
Coffee / tea maker
Kitchenette
Walk-in shower
Bath / shower
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Modern
Family
Languages Spoken
English
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Yasmin wrote a review Aug 2021
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We booked on the recommendation of friends and weren't disappointed. We stayed in the Appleloft Suite which was clean and well furnished, and received a very warm welcome from the hosts with lots of lovely extra touches such as fresh bread, milk and cake The grounds are serene and perfect for a family getaway. My children adored grooming the animals and Abigail (the hosts daughter) was a huge hit with them. The passion of the hosts really shines through in their approach and I particularly liked their commitment to sustainability. Alongside the facilities on site, the location is perfect for access to a range of beauty spots and coastal areas.
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Puddleduck Valley, Owner at Puddleduck Valley
Responded 30 Aug 2021
Hi Yasmin, thanks for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We're pleased you enjoyed it so much. We're so lucky to be able to share it with our guests. Hopefully we'll see you again soon. Phil, Melanie & Abigail
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Shelly C wrote a review Sept 2020
Frome, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We were looking for a short dog friendly break (3 nights) and were not disappointed - we wished we had booked for longer! (although I think the reason we didn't was that they were fully booked).

Conveniently located for day trips into North Cornwall and Devon, we spent the days out and about visiting local places of interest, Tintagel, Boscastle, Widemouth Bay (do a great breakfast in the beach cafe!) and it was a delight to come 'home' to the cottage.

We stayed in the Stables, a lovely barn conversion cottage, a home from home, we settled straight in and had everything we needed. The garden is secure so our dog was able to be safely running around and there is even a dog bath which was very handy. The property was very clean and comfortable and considering current times measures are in place for added safety and cleanliness.

A lovely touch with the welcome pack of essentials and even some yummy home baked scones when we arrived which went down very well. The hosts Melanie and Phil could not do enough for us and were very friendly, even supplying essentials for our dog, and OS maps of the local area for walks.

We loved the hot tub! a real treat after a day out and about and we slept very well its so peaceful and tranquil there.

The parking space for the cottage is very steep (although we did turn up in our camper van) so we would possibly not take our van next time as it was a bit tight. We would love to come back and possibly try Buttermilk cottage next time :)
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Phil Thompson, Owner at Puddleduck Valley
Responded 14 Sept 2020
Hi Shelly, it was so lovely to host the three of you. We're increasingly hosting more couples with dogs and it's great to know we're getting it right. Thanks so much for leaving a review. It's really appreciated. I look forward to seeing you back again sometime soon. Phil
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Woowoo wrote a review Jun 2021
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We have just returned from an excellent week at Puddleduck Valley. We are a family of 4 with kids aged 6 & 2.5.
Phil and Melanie were extremely welcoming and great with the kids. The kids had an amazing time, especially the oldest who loved being able to help feed the animals and pet them. She also made friends with the other children staying there and it felt incredibly safe to let her play outside on an evening with them.
We stayed in the Appleloft Suite which was a great size for the 4 of us, all the beds were comfortable. The accomodation also has a good sized bathroom and living area and a kitchen kitted out with enough to be able to self-cater for the week.
Puddleduck Valley is well placed for exploring the surrounding area, the wonderful beaches of Bude were about 25 minutes away.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Response from Puddleduck Valley, Owner at Puddleduck Valley
Responded 14 Jun 2021
Wow - what a fabulous review. Thank you so much! It was really lovely having you all to stay and we'd love to welcome you back soon. Many Thanks Melanie x
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NewburyBell wrote a review Sept 2021
Newbury
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My friend and I have just returned from a lovely 4 night stay at Buttermilk Cottage. We took Poppy, my energetic and slightly excitable cocker spaniel, with us too and we all had a great time.

Melanie and Phil are very welcoming and the cottage is perfectly located with stunning views and has walks from the doorstep into the adjoining woods and National Trust Dunsland Park.

We did a walk through the woods and park each morning before we headed out for the day. The path into the woods is however a little overgrown at this time of year and so if in any doubt as to the route I'm sure Melanie or Phil would show you the way through to get to Dunsland park and then you can walk for miles once in the park itself.

There are lots of dog friendly beaches nearby but we opted for Bude for Poppy's first ever trip to the beach which is just 20-30 minutes from the cottage. Melanie's top tip was to park at Rosie's cafe which is at Crooklets Beach as this has a pay and display car park around the back which still accepts coins, you need the Park App to be able to park at the main beach car parks. We then walked the 10 minutes back to the main beach (which is a lovely walk itself overlooking the sea). The main beach accepts dogs on leads (we took an extra long line). Rosie's is also very dog friendly and has lots of seating inside and outside for lunch overlooking the beach after our walk.

Also within 20-30 minutes of the cottage is the Whalesborough Trail which is perfect for a walk with children and/or dogs as it is an off road circular walk, following a well sign posted route through woods and fields. We stopped briefly at Widemouth Beach but as dogs are not permitted on the beach until after September we carried on with our walk and had lunch at the Weir Bistro and Wildlife Centre, which has lots of outside seating, a children's playground and is dog friendly (there was a dog at almost every table) and serves lovely food overlooking the lake, which is where we parked for our walk.

Although we were out and about every day if travelling with children you might want to allow a day or two on site with Melanie and Phil as they run various on the farm activities. Buttermilk Cottage is tucked away and so we only really noticed the other families in the afternoons when we saw the goats running passed the cottage window followed by the children herding them from one field to another further up the farm track.

We had a lovely stay in a pretty cottage, perfectly located for lots of walking and exploring nearby. We would definitely recommend Puddleduck Valley for those looking for a staycation with warm and friendly hosts.

Helen, Chris and Poppy.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Response from Phil Thompson, Owner at Puddleduck Valley
Responded 17 Sept 2021
Helen, Chris & Poppy, thank you so much for such a lovely and comprehensive review. You've mentioned some great tips for everyone. We're really pleased you all enjoyed your stay and we'd love to be able to welcome you back to our little bit of Devon paradise. Thanks again Phil
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Duncan & Hannah Kendrick wrote a review Jul 2020
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Puddleduck Valley was our first trip away since Lock-down was lifted and turned out to be just what we needed.
An idyllic farm full of rustic charm, with hens, goats, rabbits and even a guinea pig in the barn!
The accommodation itself (we stayed in the Apple Loft) was clean and tidy with all the essential amenities. The cookware was high quality, the shower was powerful and the beds were soft.
We were made to feel very welcome with homemade scones upon arrival! Our children thoroughly enjoyed helping to feed the animals and collecting the eggs each morning.
There were lots of fun activities on site to explore including a private lake which we could use help ourselves to life jackets and use the rowing boat or kayak whenever we wanted.
The area is very secluded but within around a 30 minute drive to beautiful beaches and plenty of holiday activities (we can recommend cycling along the Takka Trail).
Phil and Melanie were fantastic hosts and ended our holiday on a high with marshmallows round the campfire.
The only disappointment was we couldn't stay longer! Thank you Melanie and Phil for a great week.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Puddleduck Valley, Owner at Puddleduck Valley
Responded 27 Jul 2020
Duncan, Hannah, thank you for such a lovely review. I'm pleased you all enjoyed your stay so much and even more pleased we got to run one of our famous camp fire evenings for everyone to enjoy. The weather gods were kind! Thanks again and we hope to see you again soon Phil
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Em wrote a review Apr 2022
Bristol, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
10/10! My friends and I stayed in Buttermilk Cottage for two nights at the end of April. It was such a beautiful space with gorgeous views. The cottage was well presented, warm and welcoming, with all the amenities you could need. The hot tub was a great addition, it was really wholesome to light it ourselves to heat the hot tub, we really enjoyed it! It was so beautiful to sit in and see the stars. Melanie and Phil were so accommodating and lovely, brining us more wood whenever we requested it. Would go back for a weekend away in a heartbeat! Thank you!!
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Phil Thompson, Owner at Puddleduck Valley
Responded 30 Aug 2022
Sunshine! what a wonderful review - thank you so much for taking the time to review us. It was really lovely to be able host you and your friends. Hopefully we'll see you again sometime soon? Many Thanks Phil
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Jcb2b wrote a review May 2021
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We spent 3 nights in a Mongolian Yurt on this beautiful site. The facilities were great and the animals just made it so special. Goats, rabbits, chickens, cats, dogs and so many wild birds it was just magical. We enjoyed it so much we booked the same for our family with a 3 year old. She loved collecting the eggs and playing with the animals. Just poor joy.

Our hosts were so welcoming and friendly. The Yurts were furnished very well with wood burners and huge beds and carpets etc. The welcome addition was the top class private bathroom with all the towels you would get in a good hotel. The Kitchen facilities were really appreciated on a rainy day and were fitted with everything you could want.

It’s in an ideal area for visiting Bude, Heartland and Port Issac so every day was different.

We will certainly be visiting again and it was just the ticket for recharging our batteries.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Puddleduck Valley, Owner at Puddleduck Valley
Responded 9 Jun 2021
Thanks for the fabulous review. It was a real pleasure to have you to stay. It'll be great to have you back again soon. Melanie x
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Denise R wrote a review Aug 2021
London, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had a fantastic break at Puddleduck Valley. After a very warm greeting we were shown to The Appleloft where we were staying, which was extremely clean, spacious and comfortable. It was a nice surprise to find a loaf of bread, cake, butter and milk waiting for us. The grounds and surrounding countryside are beautiful and it was lovely to meet the resident chickens, goats, rabbits and guinea pigs. Being drivers of an electric car we were very impressed that there was an electric charger available for use. We thoroughly recommend this accommodation and thank the hosts for their hospitality.
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Date of stay: August 2021
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
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Responded 30 Aug 2021
Denise, thanks for taking the time to leave us such a great review. The car charger is very handy eh?! We look forward to welcoming you both back whenever you're next visiting the area. Many Thanks Phil & Melanie
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BevMC1 wrote a review Jul 2021
Glasgow, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Myself and my daughter, along with our dog spent 5 nights in Buttermilk Cottage at Puddleduck Valley. Where do I start..A warm welcome from Phil on arrival which was very welcoming The cottage was immaculately presented and it was such a lovely touch having milk butter and bread to start us off. Not only that, Phil and Mel supplied a brass dog tag for Odin's collar just in case he got went wandering which gave the contact details at Puddleduck. Not only that, there was a dog bowl, dog treats and a tennis ball for him. Amy, my daughter is 24 and is studying at Bristol Uni, so it was a catch up for us all, and a break us both. I live in Glasgow, Scotland, bit of a trek but so worth it. The silence, apart from the birds is just perfect. A pleasure to meet you both Phil and Mel, you certainly have created an idyllic setting.
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Response from Puddleduck Valley, Owner at Puddleduck Valley
Responded 14 Jul 2021
Bev, thank you so much for leaving a review. It was a real pleasure to meet all three of you. I'm glad you enjoyed our little piece of heaven! Hopefully we'll see you all again soon Phil & Melanie x
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ryanandgeri wrote a review May 2021
5.0 of 5 bubbles
What a fantastic location and great place to spend a long weekend. Despite inclement weather we had a great time. Phil was amazing in giving his morning to introduce and teach the children and adults about life on the farm. The children particularly enjoyed collecting their own chickens eggs to have for breakfast.

Accomodation was very clean, and well equipped with everything you’d need as well as tastefully furnished. We were also treated to a few very welcome supplies. Our children loved the climbing frame bunk beds and we all throughly enjoyed the wood fired hot tub. Great to get away somewhere different even if it’s only 30 minutes from home.

The walks through the woods and into the local National Trust land was very relaxing with lots of swings to enjoy within the grounds.

We look forward to returning again.
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Date of stay: May 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Puddleduck Valley, Owner at Puddleduck Valley
Responded 9 Jun 2021
Hi Ryan, Hi Geri, thanks for the brilliant review. It will be great to welcome you all back soon. Phil
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Holsworthy, United Kingdom14 contributions3 helpful votes
Hi Robin, I think we have caught up by email since this question was asked. Yes, Mum & Dad in bunks and a cot is not a problem. Thanks Phil
96keri wrote a tip Apr 2024
Weymouth, United Kingdom9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Allow a good 2.5 hours for the hot tub to heat up.on the first day. ☺️"
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Sarah G wrote a tip Jun 2023
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Just book and see for yourself how great it is !"
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X4178NQderekb wrote a tip Oct 2022
Greater London, United Kingdom5 contributions2 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"All of the cottages are different offering a good choice to meet most expectations Buttermilk cottage offers views over woodland"
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Michael T wrote a tip Sept 2022
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Even if you aren’t the most sociable, ask Phil and Melanie for tips and help, they are super obliging"
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Amanda N wrote a tip Jul 2021
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Buttermilk is beautiful but the stairs are not suitable for young children (less than 4)."
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Which popular attractions are close to Puddleduck Valley?
Nearby attractions include Dragon Archery Centre (0.9 miles), Lizzy's Larder (3.7 miles), and The Kings Arms Holsworthy (4.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Puddleduck Valley?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and kids activities.
Which room amenities are available at Puddleduck Valley?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a refrigerator, and a dining area.
What food & drink options are available at Puddleduck Valley?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Puddleduck Valley?
Yes, free parking and a parking garage are available to guests.
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Conveniently located restaurants include The Black River Inn, Rydon Inn, and Kings Arms.
Is Puddleduck Valley located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.5 miles away from the centre of Cookbury.
Are there any historical sites close to Puddleduck Valley?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Torrington 1646 (9.8 miles) and St. Michael & All Angels Church (9.9 miles).