Old Post Cottage

Mortehoe, Devon
Self-catering
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Per night
£95 - £185
Per week
£675 - £1295

3 beds

Bedroom

2 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 4

Children welcome
Babies welcome

A neat white cottage with thick walls and bags of comfort in Mortehoe. Walk the coastal path, surf the beaches, eat the catch of the day

Per night
£95 - £185
Per week
£675 - £1295

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£95 - £185 per night

£675 - £1295 per week

The Experience

Back in the 1830s, this neat white cottage in a sweet North Devon village was the post office. Its thick stone walls have seen centuries of history but inside it’s bang up to date. Crisp, clean and uncluttered, it’s a soothing place to kick your shoes off and relax.

Walk to a little shop for croissants in the morning, on dry days you can breakfast in the pretty garden. Walk to spectacular Morte Point, explore the rock pools at Rockham Beach and dine on fresh seafood in Mortehoe’s pubs.

This is an all-weather coastal bolthole. Walk straight onto the coastal path or down to the beach, return to a cream tea by the cosy wood-burner. Watch the stars come out from the garden on balmy nights in summer.

Old Post Cottage Devon, exterior view of the cottage

We think you'll love

  • The coastal walks with cliff-top views straight from the cottage
  • Exploring and rock-pooling on wild Rockham Beach
  • Walking to one of the village pubs for a locally-caught fish supper
Old Post Cottage - Gallery

You should know

  • The cottage is tucked behind The Rockleigh restaurant
  • Parking is in the village car park (50 yards away)

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
  • 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

Pricing

Nightly price
from £95
Weekly price
from £675
1 Cottage for 4
From £953 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
Flexible
Check out
Flexible
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. 7 nights in high season. Short breaks available.
Closed
Never
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

Michael, London

We loved staying here! The location is perfect at only 20 minute walk to Woolacombe and some spectacular cliff walks. Cottage felt very homely and absolutely loved the log burner in the evening. Overall a lovely place to stay - strongly recommend.


Felicity, South Woodham Ferrers

This little cottage is absolutely beautiful in the most gorgeous surroundings. The cottage is clean and has everything you need. The log fire was especially lovely in the winter months. Would highly recommend ❤️


Amberley, Bristol

Old Post Cottage was a perfect base for a couple days walking the South West Coastal path. It was warm, clean and very comfortable beds. Would definitely return (and Rich is very friendly and helpful!)


Danielle

We had such a wonderful stay at Rich and Emma's place. It was a perfect, cosy way to start the New Year. Gorgeous surroundings. The cottage is beautiful. And it's worth noting that the beds are extremely comfortable! Thanks for a fantastic experience. Excellent hosts, perfect place, would fully recommend.


Ruth, Otley, West Yorkshire

Old Post Cottage was really comfortable and in a great position in Mortehoe village. We really appreciated the private garden too. We certainly enjoyed local walks to the various beautiful beaches and meals from the nearby takeaway and the fish and chip shop. The area is beautiful and there is plenty to do - we especially enjoyed a family surfing lesson at Woolacombe beach. Rich and Emma are great hosts and ensure you have all the information you need for a lovely holiday. Highly recommended!


Location

The neighbourhood

Mortehoe is a pretty coastal village surrounded by National Trust land in a marine conservation area with cosy pubs, restaurants (limited winter opening), a Post Office and a shop. Rockham Beach is a short walk and Morte Point, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is almost on the doorstep, as is the South West Coast Path. Woolacombe, the adjacent village, is famous for its perfect sandy beach.

Local points of interest from Emma & Rich Knight

  • Woolacombe Beach - named the best in Britain by The Sunday Times
  • Morte Point - stunning clifftop walks just a short stroll from the front door
  • Surf school - quality lessons from great instructors at Woolacombe and Saunton
  • Fun for kids - Watermouth Castle, The Milky Way, The Big Sheep and lots more
  • Fine food - an exciting range of restaurants and dining pubs in Mortehoe, Woolacombe and beyond
  • Exmoor National Park - wild walks and cosy pubs

Introducing

Emma & Rich Knight

Rich Knight grew up in Mortehoe and the Old Post Cottage has been in his family since the 1950s. He, Emma and their young family continue to use the cottage for their own holidays whenever they can. They love the cottage, Mortehoe and North Devon and enjoy introducing others to this wonderful corner of the world.