About
Tucked away in the glorious countryside of East Devon, Stonehayes Farm is everything that a rural retreat should be; it’s lovely and peaceful, but not so far from civilisation that you have to drive miles to get anywhere. Honiton is only a couple of miles away, with supermarkets, a mix of big name and independent shops, a bustling weekly market, and some very good places to eat.
The holiday cottages at Stonehayes Farm exude rustic charm, retaining centuries old features; you’ll notice quirky windows where the original openings in the barns were, bumpy old walls, ceiling beams and wall timbers, and yet nothing is lacking and it all blends seamlessly with the more modern and practical features – solid oak floors and beech doors, the soft neutral décor, and all the convenient things you want when you’re on holiday, like comfy beds and ensuite bathrooms.
All 3 of our country cottages have well equipped kitchens, Smart TVs, DVD players, and rural wifi. We do our best to make things easy for you when you come to stay at Stonehayes Farm, so we supply all the bed linen and towels*, tea towels, dishcloths – even down to a Welcome Pack of milk, teabags, coffee, sugar and a delicious homemade cake, so you don’t need to worry about picking anything up en route. If you have babies or toddlers just let us know and we can provide a cot, highchair and stairgates. Our holiday cottages all have wood-burners so we supply logs for these from November to April. Outside, each property has its own secure garden** with a private hot tub, outdoor furniture and a barbecue for use from April to October.
For large group holidays and low key celebrations with your favourite people, the original farmhouse, Pippinsands sleeps 14 and has a play area in the garden; Julesbrook, with its own games room, movie room and play area, sleeps 16. Sleeping 4, Siskins Nook is perfect for romantic weekends away, walking breaks for couples, or for family holidays; it can be booked on its own, or as additional accommodation to a large group holiday at Pippinsands or Julesbrook. In fact, you can book the whole site for larger gatherings or wedding accommodation for 34. All cottages have use of the shared grounds so there’s heaps of room for children to run around and play, for a game of rounders or football, or to walk the dog. What’s really nice is to stroll down the fields and along the River Luv on a summers evening; then you can come back to Stonehayes and watch the sunset before you turn in for the night.
There’s also a shared games room for all guests; it has a pool table, table tennis, table football, board games, and toys for younger children. This tends to be a popular place for the Dads to hang out as well as the kids! We’ve also made sure there’s plenty of parking, and what’s good is that the managers live close by so they’re on hand if you need any help during your stay. The only thing we ask is that there’s no noise after 11pm – you’ll notice how this fresh air makes you sleepy so round these parts folk tend to turn in at a reasonable hour.
So come and stay, come and make wonderful memories; tuck into a wholesome slice of life in the country - book a stay today!