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Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott

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A wooden dock extending into a calm river surrounded by lush greenery.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, dining table, chairs, and a staircase leading to another room.
A two-story house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a body of water.
A rooftop garden with potted plants and flowers.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a wooden wardrobe, and a sloped ceiling with exposed beams.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Water view

Explore the area

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West Down, Devon
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Marwood Hill Gardens
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Aquarium
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Ilfracombe

A family-friendly stay in Ilfracombe awaits you at this cottage. You'll be 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from North Devon Coast and 6.5 km (4 mi) from Marwood Hill Gardens. .Accommodation features a washing machine, a patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available.
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What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 14 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Marwood Hill Gardens - 15 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Ilfracombe Aquarium - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 20 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 25 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Thatched Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Hele Bay Pub - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott

Smithy Cottage, a cosy two bedroom cottage for two or small families offers the perfect base to explore North Devon. Situated in a quiet valley just outside the picturesque village of West Down, this charming holiday let is also only 4 miles from the popular coastal resorts of Ilfracombe and Woolacombe, and not far from Combe Martin.

Accommodation details
Ground Floor
Lounge/Dining Area: Large comfortable sofas, TV with Freeview, DVD player, fold away dining table & chairs
Kitchen: Electric oven with hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine.

First Floor
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom with double bed
Bedroom 2: Twin bedroom with two full size single beds.
Bathroom: Bath with shower overhead, WC and wash basin.

Important Information
Gas central heating, electric oven with hob, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine, WiFi, bed linen and towels provided (beach towels not supplied), cot (please bring your own cot bedding), high chair on request, short breaks available, no smoking, pet free cottage, 4 miles from the coast, 0.5 miles from the nearest pub, weekly changeover day is Friday, supermarket delivery, outdoor dining area in communal courtyard , off road parking for 1 car, over 4 acres of communal grounds, a children’s play area, two fishing lakes (rod licence required).

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  • Washing machine
  • Parking included
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

493184

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott?

The closest beach to Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott is Woolacombe Beach (7.2 km).

Does Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott?

No, Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott?

No, pets are not allowed.

Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Perfect accommodation

The cottage was immaculately clean, well equipped, comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated. It is set in beautiful countryside and a short drive from both Woolacombe and Ilfracombe. The grounds are lovely, especially the lakes, and Janine was the perfect hostess, friendly and helpful.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Don & Carol P.

A lovely rural location

Janine and staff and did a great job of ensuring that our stay was safe and enjoyable. The location was ideal for us as we wanted to visit many different coastal places and towns as we walked many sections of the SW Coast Path. We were able to complete from Combe Martin to Instow over 5 days and 4 nights and really enjoyed our stay at Aylescott.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely stay

We enjoyed our stay at Smithy Cottage . The beds were very comfortable and we loved the beautiful view from the living room . Everything we needed was provided . Our only quibble was with the basin taps in the bathroom which could have been longer it would be easier to wash your hands ! The cottages are down a narrow Devon countryside lane . It was very peaceful and we would return .
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely cottage, peaceful, quiet break

The cottage was very clean and well stocked with cleaning materials. The kitchen has everything you need. The place is cosy and welcoming. The narrow road to the cottage is typical of Devon lanes so care is needed. A small friendly shop in the small town. A short drive to a large Tesco where you can stock up. The mattress in the main bedroom is appalling and must be changed. I slept terribly! The Wi-fi is intermittent bear this in mind if it is an integral part of your stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Charlotte G.

Served its purpose well. Nice cushions.

We enjoyed our stay and the cottage served its purpose - of providing comfortable accommodation near Woolacombe. The furnishings were comfortable and attractive, we liked the living room furniture. But, the double bed, while comfortable enough, is quite flimsy and shaky. The only real problem was the shower attachment, which is unreliable; switching from hot to cold and changing pressure on a whim (bearing no relationship to other use of water within the cottage). I'd really recommend that you install a proper, self-heating shower, as the inadequate shower does let this cottage down. The play area was good; sturdy and new looking and our daughter enjoyed playing there. We liked having the outdoor space available to stroll or sit in (unfortunately the weather was against us most days). We usually enjoy reading the visitor book and saying hello to resident owners but understand that things were unusual this year, because of Covid.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025