About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Watchcombe House in Colyton offers adults-only bed and breakfast accommodations with a swimming pool, garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Comfortable Amenities: Guests can enjoy an outdoor fireplace, barbecue facilities, picnic area, and bicycle parking. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, outdoor dining area, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast is served daily, featuring fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. Vegetarian options are available, catering to diverse dietary needs. Local Attractions: Located 15 mi from Golden Cap and 9.3 mi from Dinosaurland Fossil Museum, the property is also close to Exeter International Airport (19 mi). Hiking enthusiasts can explore nearby trails.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Amazing views, wonderful Accomodation, lovely hosts, fantastic breakfast.
Trudy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent hosts. Henry and Melanie made us very welcome. We didn't want for anything nothing too much trouble. The room, conservatory etc were very clean and comfortable and the views outstanding. Excellent breakfast set us up for the day and a...
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
very nice property and hosts. Breakfast was one of the best I have had. Lovely views and very pretty garden. Swimming pool is lovely once you get into it. Ideal if you want complete peace and quite.
Luisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was clean and very well equipped including a fan and a fridge (situated just outside the room). Although the room was within the hosts house you still had complete privacy. The pool was so refreshing during the hot days with sun loungers and...
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A beautiful place to stay, excellent hosts. It is not just the big things that were excellent but the fine details like fresh milk for your hot drinks and also the selection of drinks and biscuits. Place was spotless. A view to die for.
Rosie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The hosts were truly lovely. Very helpful with suggestions about local walks. Lots of useful tourist (walking) leaflets. Excellent breakfast options, including locally sourced full English 😋. Lovely pool and views
Marena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was lovely, the bed a great size and shower was great. Very clean with lots of tea, coffee and biscuits provided! A little fridge for the milk and a few essentials and a lovely seating area outside the room. The breakfast was fantastic...
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything was absolutely perfect especially Melanie and Henry who couldn’t do enough for us Superb breakfast also lovely room and super comfy bed and all the little extras like fresh milk!!!
Emma
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful views Seriously quiet location Stunning room and surrounding areas
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful views, great hospitality, busy birdlife and a pool…wonderful!

Hosted by Melanie and Henry Smith

10
Host Review Score
Melanie and Henry Smith
Watchcombe House is situated in a rural location just to the south of the Blackdown Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is a stone built chalet style building with slate roofing and has been much improved in recent years. The property has a swimming pool, stables and 3.5 acres of land. It is nestled in the small hamlet of Watchcombe and enjoys a wonderful position at the top of a hill with fantastic 360 degree panoramic views of the lovely East Devon countryside. The luxurious en-suite accommodation is for one or two adults and is finished to a superb standard. Relax in comfortable chairs after a long day and take in the beautiful vista. In the summer months, wind down with a swim in the solar heated swimming pool (check when booking that the pool will be available). The luxury en-suite wet room is beautifully finished with fluffy towels and a heated towel rail. Soap and shower gel are provided. The bedroom has a 32 inch flat screen TV, clock radio, hairdryer, free WiFi and plenty of hanging space. There is also a mini-fridge with chilled bottled water and milk to complement the hot drinks tray with tea, coffee and biscuits.
Henry and I have lived here for approximately two years together with our two Italian Spinone dogs, cat and chickens. We love walking in the beautiful Devon countryside.
Please be aware that Watchcombe House is in a rural location and you will need to travel down at least 2miles of small Devon lanes to reach us. The market towns of Axminster and Honiton are the nearest towns, with the seaside resorts of Seaton, Beer, Lyme Regis and Charmouth all not far away. The closest pubs are in the medieval market town of Colyton which is only 2.4 miles away. The historic city of Exeter is 25 miles away.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Watchcombe House

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property is in a rural location and is accessed by approximately 2 miles of country lanes.

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