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10% DISCOUNT FOR 2 GUESTS  DURING NON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

GREEN TOURISM GOLD AWARD
VISIT BRITAIN 4 STAR

FAMILIES WELCOME, WALKERS WELCOME, CYCLIST WELCOME AWARDS

Relax at this peaceful eco-friendly  detached cottage, 17th  century grade II listed, and its half acre garden in the historic hamlet of Harpford on the River Otter - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, yet only 5 minutes by car/bus to Sidmouth.  Wonderful walks from the doorstep, including the  East Devon  Way. Many thoughtful measures have gained Podbury's the top Green Tourism award - Gold. There are many places to visit nearby  encompassing wildlife, culture, family fun, heritage - something for everyone!

"A beautiful magical place", Podbury's welcomes you at all seasons and is equally suitable for 2 persons or 6. It is comfortably furnished with charm and character yet has all modern conveniences. The spacious cosy rooms face south and overlook the secluded garden.
 
ACCOMMODATION:  Entrance door to spacious living room with feature brick fireplace (not for use) and exposed beams. Lovely dining room. Large farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room with dresser. Shower room with WC. Utility room ("the Green Room") with WC. Easy stairs to three good-sized bedrooms, one double and two twin.  Modern Victorian-style bathroom with hand-held shower and WC. Ample parking and mature half-acre garden with furniture.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:  TV with Freesat. DVD. Gas oven.  Microwave. Washing machine. Fridge/freezer.  Electricity/full gas central heating included all year round. Clean and well equipped,  with beds made up with duvets and luxurious organic cotton linen and towels supplied.  Quality travel cot, highchair, step up stool. Baby listening monitor. Secure undercover cycle storage, maps, guides, place for drying clothes. We ask guests not to smoke inside this thatched cottage. 1 small pet by arrangement charged at £20.00 per week. The Green Room has display boards and files, books, magazines, tourist information, eco-gadgets.    Fri/Fri changeover

The fully enclosed garden is a delight: watch the birds, have an al fresco breakfast on the lawn, explore the wooded area. Visiting badgers drink at the pond (safety fenced), and nestboxes encourage tawny owl, dormouse and hedgehogs.

Travel to Harpford/Sidmouth: National Rail services to Exeter or Honiton. 08457 484950. www. nationalrail.co.uk National coach services to Exeter and local bus services from Exeter/Honiton 08712002233. www. traveline.info Local taxi transfers. The Green Taxi Co. 01395 568111. www. thegreentaxicompany.com By road: google AA route planner.  If no one staying at Podbury's brings a car, please claim your £30.00 "green travel" discount. (£15.00 for short breaks).

Visitor comments:

"It is wonderful - well equipped, clean, with a warm atmosphere".
" Wishing we could be here always"
"We found the information file of great value. The cottage was lovely and warm and this was definitely a plus for us as mum feels the cold dreadfully"
". such a gem of a place. comfortable and beautifully furnished - a real homely atmosphere with a very calming feel about it"

"….. the children loved exploring the garden and watching the birds"
 

* Short Break prices shown are for 3 nights only, please call for 4 night prices if required. Short Breaks are available from the end of September up to the final May bank holiday, or at the owners' discretion for a last minute booking at other times of the year. Unfortunately it would be most unusual for us to be in a position to consider a short break at peak holiday times, such as the October and February half terms or over the Christmas and New Year periods.