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Orient House. Idyllic, self-contained, rural, sleeps 4

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Sun-loungers
Property grounds
Property grounds
Smart TV, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 42 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Room options

About the area

Map
Exeter, England

What's nearby

  • Exeter's Historic Quayside - 7 min drive
  • Spacex - 8 min drive
  • Exeter Cathedral - 9 min drive
  • University of Exeter - 10 min drive
  • Powderham Castle - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Exeter St Thomas Station - 8 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Devon Hotel and Carriages - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sawyers Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 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.

Orient House. Idyllic, self-contained, rural, sleeps 4

A self-contained, South East Asian styled space in a pretty meadow surrounded by woodland and farmland. A double bedroom and a twin bedroom, a bathroom and an open plan kitchen and living space.

Ideally suited to two adults and two children, but many 4-adult parties have stayed and enjoyed the space.

Local walks, outdoor seating, pretty rural setting, yet only 2 miles from Exeter Cathedral, your own front door with dedicated parking. (For a maximum of 2 cars).

Set in lovely countryside, yet only 2 miles from Exeter Cathedral. Step out of your own dedicated front door into an idyllic setting of specimen trees in a meadow surrounded by woodland and farmland. The birdsong in our little woodland dip is simply magical.

One of only two self-contained properties on this picturesque rural site.

The small, self-contained cottage suite holds 3 beautifully presented areas comprising two bedrooms (1 double, one twin), an open plan living/kitchen area and a bathroom, with cute decor touches & characterful, quirky style...all in all it’s around 500 square feet.

The galley kitchenette area has a full oven, grill, 2 ring hob, slow cooker, soup maker, microwave, toaster, kettle, cafetière, fresh ground coffee, teas etc. There are hangers, drawers, plenty of free shelves, interesting books, local maps, toys, Lego, guide books, and good board games. Do just ask us for anything else you need!

3.1 miles to Sandy Park Rugby Stadium; 2.1 m to Exeter Cathedral; 2.2 miles to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital; 3.1 miles to University of Exeter. Free, easy private dedicated parking right outside your front door. Bus stop just up the road - 10 minute walk to the bus stop for downtown Exeter. Beautiful rural hiking from the door. Let us know if you’d like hiking tips and directions.


Cathedral 2 miles, RD&E 2 miles.
20 mins Dartmoor, beaches. Hiking from doorstep. WiFi, coffee, tea, TV... Set in rural paradise.

Property manager

Tamara Sharp

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Except in the lovely meadow which includes dining

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 24 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Thank you for understanding

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We have two giant, fluffy dogs Good with children.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Goose House. Detached Self-contained Lodge Idyllic Meadow. 2.1
Goose House. Detached Self-contained Idyllic Meadow. 2.1
Goose House. Detached Self-contained Lodge Idyllic Meadow. 2.1
Goose House. Detached Self-contained Lodge Idyllic Meadow. 2.1
Goose House. Detached Self-contained Idyllic Meadow. 2.1
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Frequently asked questions

Is Orient House. Idyllic, self-contained, rural, sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Orient House. Idyllic, self-contained, rural, sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Orient House. Idyllic, self-contained, rural, sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Orient House. Idyllic, self-contained, rural, sleeps 4 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Manstree Vineyard and within 3 miles (5 km) of Exeter's Historic Quayside and Spacex. Wharfinger's House and Customs House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews" "
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to dislike, as review! Just the place for 2 nights R&R
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Hidden gem
A lovely apartment which had everything I needed. It was so peaceful, located in idyllic oasis. The host family were friendly and welcoming. I didn’t want to leave!

8/10 Good

Darren O.

The goose house
Wow, friendly welcome, beautiful grounds, personal touch (home made card) throughly enjoyed our sadly short stay, would recommend, was everything we needed. Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

Lovely place for a couple
We stayed here for a couple of nights, we were warmly welcomed by the host , are accommodation had all the bases covered. Very convenient for Exeter but just outside city to be quiet and in the country side
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Marianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr aufmerksame, freundliche, zuvorkommende und hilfsbereite Gastgeber!
Idyllisch ländliche Lage in Stadtnähe, ideal zum Entspannen und als Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Umgebung.