Set in the heart of South Devon, the Ashcombe Estate offers a collection of spacious, beautifully designed holiday cottages, perfect for year-round escapes. Ashcombe is perfectly located to give you the ideal base for exploring everything this stunning region has to offer.
A simple focus: exceptional service for truly relaxing holidays. With guests returning year after year, families and groups often larger cottages well in advance for their special occasions and memorable gatherings.
The cottages are well-equipped with plenty to enjoy on-site, but it’s the breathtaking South Devon countryside that truly steals the show. With sandy beaches, dramatic coastline, and the wild beauty of Dartmoor National Park all within easy reach, adventure and relaxation come hand in hand.
For a holiday that combines comfort, space, and unforgettable surroundings, Ashcombe Country Cottages are the perfect places to stay.
Things to do?
All Ashcombe guests can enjoy swimming at the main indoor pool or perhaps your own private outdoor swimming pool at the Cider Barn or Nut Tree Farm. Explore the estate woodland walks or join a foraging expedition. There’s miles of road cycling on lanes (with some hills if you like them!) and mountain biking at Haldon Forest. Get really stuck in at the Ashcombe Shooting Ground to learn or hone clayshooting skills or go on a quad bike safari.
Location is everything!
Take a 4 mile drive to down the lanes to the sandy beaches of Dawlish and Teignmouth or hop on the dual carriageway for the 20 minute trip to the historic city of Exeter. Located in the Heart of Devon just 10 minutes from the M5 and 2 miles from the A380. This means there’s no need to sit in the car for those extra hours when nearly everything is on the doorstep.
Woodhouse Farm Cottages
Ashcombe is a 2,000 acre estate. The Rayner Family have been its custodians since 1932. Described as the ‘hidden valley’, Ashcombe’s beautiful scenery and friendly atmosphere is treasured by villagers and visitors alike. There are walks in the ancient Tower Plantation and miles of country lanes to amble down, a 12th Century church to visit and perfect rural views to admire. Relax with a pint of Ashcombe Cider at The Ashcombe Village Club when you have finished your day.
Our members of staff are nearly all villagers or live within 5 miles of the Estate. Each person working in Ashcombe often has more than one special skill. The owner is also the photographer and web designer; our award winning gardener is also a Queen’s Nurse!
Ashcombe is under 4 miles from the South Devon coast, 10 miles from Exeter and 15 miles from Dartmoor National Park so there is always plenty to do whether you wish to walk or drive from your cottage. Very easy to get to but still quiet and rural, Ashcombe is indeed a hidden gem in the Heart of Devon.
Woodhouse Farm Heated Indoor Swimming Pool
Don’t Just Take Our Word for it!
“Fantastic venue, had a lovley stay here, private outdoor swimming pool was wonderful. Would stay again… Oh wait. We are staying again 😁“ Micheal Van Doorne November 2025
“Wow what a beautiful place. We have just arrived home from our holiday in Nut Tree Farm. It was perfect for our large group. Plenty of space and a bonus that every room was en-suite. Both pools and games room were great and we all loved it including the sauna. Beautiful places to visit locally. Everyone said they had the best time and I will certainly remember my 50th birthday. We will be back“ Mel Wood April 2025
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“We had the best time, all the family together to celebrate a 21st 40th,50th and my 70th. The house had absolutely everything we could possibly need,indoor pool outside pool, which we were so fortunate to be able to use as the weather was amazing. There were 20 of us, and there was so much room. Everyone agreed we would do it again.“ Elaine Kennington May 2025