Watchcombe House

Watchcombe House, Shute, Devon, Colyton, EX13 7QN, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>38</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
38 reviews

It was beautiful, quiet and we were made to feel very welcome especially by Queenie 🐕, even got a dip in the pool even though it was a bit chilly but the 🌞 trap of the garden was lovely.

Bernadette United Kingdom
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Watchcombe House

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Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue and terrace, Watchcombe House offers rural accommodation in Shute in the Devon Region, 46 km from Torquay. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find luggage storage space at the property. The bed and breakfast also offers free use of bicycles. Exeter is 31 km from Watchcombe House, while Weymouth is 48 km away. Exeter International Airport is 23 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
10
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  • Bernadette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was beautiful, quiet and we were made to feel very welcome especially by Queenie 🐕, even got a dip in the pool even though it was a bit chilly but the 🌞 trap of the garden was lovely.”
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location is rural with beautiful views. The couple who own the b&b are welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was very good and nicely presented. A vegan breakfast was provided on request (by prior arrangement). Having a swimming pool was a...”
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was quiet and peaceful in a great picturesque location, with great facilities in a lovely comfortable room with a comfy bed and a superb breakfast. Melanie and Henry made us feel very welcome.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Melanie and Henry Smith

9.9
9.9
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Melanie and Henry Smith
Watchcombe House is situated in a rural location just to the south of the Blackdown Hills, an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is a stone built chalet style building with slate roofing and has been much improved in recent years. The property has a swimming pool, stables and 3.5 acres of land. It is nestled in the small hamlet of Watchcombe and enjoys a wonderful position at the top of a hill with fantastic 360 degree panoramic views of the lovely East Devon countryside. The luxurious en-suite accommodation is for one or two adults and is finished to a superb standard. Relax in comfortable chairs after a long day and take in the beautiful vista. In the summer months, wind down with a swim in the solar heated swimming pool (check when booking that the pool will be available). The luxury en-suite wet room is beautifully finished with fluffy towels and a heated towel rail. Soap and shower gel are provided. The bedroom has a 32 inch flat screen TV, clock radio, hairdryer, free WiFi and plenty of hanging space. There is also a mini-fridge with chilled bottled water and milk to complement the hot drinks tray with tea, coffee and biscuits.
Henry and I have lived here for approximately two years together with our two Italian Spinone dogs, cat and chickens. We love walking in the beautiful Devon countryside.
Please be aware that Watchcombe House is in a rural location and you will need to travel down at least 2miles of small Devon lanes to reach us. The market towns of Axminster and Honiton are the nearest towns, with the seaside resorts of Seaton, Beer, Lyme Regis and Charmouth all not far away. The closest pubs are in the medieval market town of Colyton which is only 2.4 miles away. The historic city of Exeter is 25 miles away.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Watchcombe House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Pants press
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Adult only
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property is in a rural location and is accessed by approximately 2 miles of country lanes.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Watchcombe House

  • Room options at Watchcombe House include:

    • Twin/Double

  • Watchcombe House is 2.3 miles from the centre of Colyton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Watchcombe House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Watchcombe House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Beach
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Watchcombe House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.