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Defoe’s View

Honiton, Devon (Ref. 1040465)

Customer rating

5.0★

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Lyme Bay Holidays rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • Guy

    “Very well maintained property with delightful welcoming hosts.”

    - Guy, July 2025
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Summary

  • Split-level
  • Over three floors
  • Four bedrooms: 2 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be two singles upon request), 1 x super-king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be two singles upon request) with en-suite wet room with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Ground-floor wet room with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Lower-ground-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Ground source heating
  • Electric oven and electric hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Ample off-road parking available
  • Electric gated access
  • Enclosed patio with outdoor seating area and use of owner's five acres of land
  • Sorry, no pets and smoking
  • Shop 0.9; pub 0.8 miles
  • Note: Visits to the owner's private small holding can be arranged with the owner prior to your stay
  • Property not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility difficulties
  • Note: Deep water on site, so all children must be supervised

The property

Set in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, surrounded by fields and overlooking the stunning Otter Valley is Defoe’s View. This eco-friendly property, beautifully built and offering a stylish home from which you can plan your holiday adventures and make happy family memories, whilst relaxing in luxurious surroundings. Ideal for families and friends looking for a quality break in a peaceful area, while within easy walking distance of the market town of Honiton, a break at Defoe’s View means that you can enjoy a rural location yet have the convenience of not needing to use transport to visit the local pubs and restaurants. Boasting eco credentials – powered with renewable electricity, heating and hot water provided by a ground source heat pump, the property is leading the way in being carbon neutral and is welcoming and homely throughout the year. Step inside the light and airy hallway and take off your shoes and coats before heading down the stairs to the open-plan living space on the lower-ground floor. The chic navy kitchen area provides an excellent opportunity for the group chef to excel in their culinary skills whilst everyone discusses the days discoveries and forward plan the next day’s adventure. After a sumptuous meal together around the dining table, the conversations excitably continue in the welcoming lounge area over further glasses of wine. The relax mode gradually kicks in with either watching a favourite movie or venturing outside onto the enclosed patio area to sit and watch the sun go down over the hills. Your attention will be drawn to the swallows dipping and the fish cruising in the pond as the water gently trickles in from the stream. Drink in the magnificent view made famous by Daniel Defoe (of Robinson Crusoe fame) 1734 – literally “the view of the country is the most beautiful landscape in the world, a meer picture". Guests can choose to stay in a super-king-size bedroom situated off the dining area, or in the super-king-size bedroom off the entrance hallway, both served by a sleek wet room situated off the opposite side of the hallway. Venturing upstairs there are a further two super-king-size bedrooms, both with en-suites, and one boasting a corner balcony with seating area from which there are fabulous view over the valley. The second super-king-size bedroom has a balcony with seating area overlooking the magnificent Otter Valley and looks down on a fascinating view of the fish cruising around the pond. Maybe then relax and unwind in the bath in the luxurious en-suite bathroom, whilst fresh towels keep hot and toasty on the heated towel rails. A stroll over the lawned area to the rear of the property treats you with wonderous uninterrupted views. The exploration can then continue by dropping down into the adjoining Devon meadow where the mowed pathway around the outskirts enables you to venture to the field pond to experience the wonder of dragonflies and profusion of wildlife drawn to its offerings. Sit awhile, relax, ponder and drink in the atmosphere. If you can tear yourself away from this glorious property, venture out and discover an abundance of wonderful scenery and wildlife in the area. Just a short drive away is the Axe Valley Wildlife Park, a perfect day out for children and adults alike while enjoying a scenic journey from your home from home. Admire Devon’s picture-perfect landscapes from an elevated position with a day of walking around Trinity Hill Nature Reserve, which is reachable by car also. Further afield, the stunning Lower Bruckland Farm Nature Reserve offers a waterside stroll with a variety of animals and natural habitats making it a day out any animal-lover will remember. The area is also perfect for walking and cycling, right from the doorstep of this holiday home; why not explore the five acres of land on foot, or head to the nearest pub for refreshments, before making your way home to catch up on the day’s events. Live unforgettable moments & build happy memories with your loved ones with a stay at Defoe’s View. Note: This property can be booked with ref. 1046010 and together can sleep a total of 16 guests



Please Note: This property does not accept stag, hens or similar parties.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.

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About the location

HONITON

Ottery St Mary 5.6 miles; Lyme Regis 14.2 miles; Exeter 16.7 miles.

Honiton is a delightful market town in East Devon, with plenty to offer visitors. It lies in the valley of the River Otter and is surrounded by rolling Devon hills, green wooded valleys and plenty of scattered farming villages. Honiton has an attractive High Street stretching almost 2 miles, and lined with individually owned shops, pubs and restaurants. Honiton has been famous for lacemaking since the reign of Elizabeth I and still has a few lacemakers in work today - visitors can see some fine examples of antique lace in the town’s Allhallows Museum. Honiton boasts the only public art gallery in East Devon; the Thelma Hulbert Gallery occupies an attractive Grade I listed Victorian house, and has links with the Hayward Gallery, London. Honiton is only a short drive from the dramatic 20 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site. Resorts such as Seaton, Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth are found along this stretch of coastline, and all have much to occupy the visitor. Near to Honiton is the cathedral city of Exeter with plenty of large shops, a wealth of museums, a theatre and fabulous restaurants.

Note: Visits to the owner's private small holding can be arranged with the owner prior to your stay.

Note: Deep water on site, so all children must be supervised

Property not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility difficulties.

Please Note: This property does not accept stag, hens or similar parties.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas