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Fursdon Cottage
Exeter,
Devon
Self-catering
+44 (0)1392 860860
Visit owner's website
£120 - £323
£838 - £1615
6 beds
3 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
Families, couples, walkers, dogs – all are welcome on the family estate, rich in tradition and peace. Views to Dartmoor
£120 - £323
£838 - £1615
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 05 Dec 25 - 05 Dec 25
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£838 - £1615 per week
The Experience
Little wonder the Fursdon family has farmed here for so many generations. It’s beautiful – hugged by glorious Devon countryside near Exeter. Stroked by flowers, wisteria and sunshine, the mellow stone gardener’s cottage rests privately in a 750-acre estate.
Wake in a big, bright bedroom to vast views and a dawn chorus. Climb the private terraced garden and flop under a sweet chestnut with a glass of something cool. Relax inside by the log-burner, or in a quiet snug with plenty of armchairs.
This place was made for lovers of the great outdoors, with space for muddy boots and well-behaved dogs. Stroll to iron-age Cadbury Castle, discover quaint villages, farm shops, foodie pubs and revel in the Fursdon history: on Open Days, you can tour the manor and family museum.
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We think you'll love
- Walking into the stunning countryside and parkland from your front door
- The private and sheltered garden
- The peace and quiet with views to Dartmoor
You should know
- There are visitors to the Manor House between April and September
- You’ll need to drive for supplies and the pub
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £120
- Weekly price
- from £838
- 1 Cottage for 6
- From £1206 beds3 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- From 4pm
- Check out
- By 10am
- Other details
- Minimum stay: 3 nights. Reduced rates for 2 guests/couples travelling without pets. Pull-out bed best suited for children.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Property
- This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
- Dogs
Dog bed, blankets, bowls and treats; towels for drying muddy paws and dog bags. Most local pubs are dog friendly - we've noted which ones in our visitor guide!
2 dogs per stay welcome free of charge.
Separate fenced back garden; estate lane outside the cottage with very occasional use and off-lead walks in nearby estate wood - dogs under control at all times please.
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Location
The neighbourhood
Fursdon Cottage is on the historic Fursdon country estate. Woodland walks and an iron age hill top fort are right on the doorstep but for most other things you need a car. The nearest village, Thorverton, is 2 miles away and has a good little shop and a pub that serves food. It only takes half an hour and you're in Exeter with shops, supermarkets, plenty of places to eat and culture to explore.
Local points of interest from Emily Fursdon
- Fursdon Cottage has the most spectacular views & there are lots of walks across the estate, right from the front door! We'll give you lots of information in your folder about where's good to walk (with or without the dog).
- Families love it here and there is lots to entertain kids locally, from the famous Bickleigh Railway Centre to the brilliant museum RAMM in Exeter, as well as cycle trails, Clip 'n' Climb, water sports and some excellent family-friendly restaurants.
- Fursdon is brilliantly situated for exploring Devon and its amazing array of beaches, both north and south. We have lots of favourites and can recommend ones for food, views, waves, bustle, peace - whatever you want really; we are truly spoilt for choice!
- Exeter's history is longer than Fursdon's! The 11th century Cathedral is a must and often hosts craft markets on the Cathedral Green. Red Coat guides offer walking tours of all the best and most historic areas.
- Dartmoor with its Tors is wonderful but try exploring Exmoor, where the heather topped moors, rivers and valleys tumble down to the dramatic north coast. A little further west it settles down to the sandy surfing beaches of Saunton, Croyde and Woolacombe.
- As well as Fursdon's own historic house which is open in the summer, there are two lovely National Trust houses within a 20-minute drive: Killerton House, with its lovely costume displays and Knightshayes Court, with its Gothic splendour.
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Introducing
Emily Fursdon
Ollie and Emily and their two children are the 24th generation of the Fursdon family to be custodians of this ancient estate. Conserving and developing the estate to keep it sustainable for future generations of family and visitors is an exciting challenge for them and an ongoing project. They love to share their passion for the place with cottage guests.
Four of us stayed in this idyllic spot in the hills above the Exe valley for three nights in May. Tucked behind the Fursdon House there is no passing traffic and beautiful views. The cottage has been modernized and we were impressed at the intelligent thought that had gone into every detail, so although there was plenty of charm, it was very comfortable and everything worked well.