Historic Watermill Cottage between Dartmoor and Exmoor with 4 acres of parkland

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(123 Ratings)

Cottage in Mid Devon District

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cottage rental

Lapford Mill Cottage overlooks the courtyard and leat serving the old watermill. The cottage has separate living and kitchen-dining areas downstairs with a W/C cloakroom, a Master bedroom with a double four-poster, family bathroom with shower-bath and twin room with two full size single beds.

The spacious modern kitchen boasts slate flagstone floor with a large oak dining table (extendable to 6+persons) overlooking the mill grounds. Kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, induction hob and cooker, microwave, kettle, Nespresso coffee machine, four-slice toaster, washing machine and large fridge-freezer.

Through the inner door to the spacious sitting room with comfy seating for four+ persons, WC cloakroom and a piano which is tuned regularly. Also has a smart Tv and internet connection with good speeds.

The cottage shares a private gated courtyard with the old watermill serving barista coffees, great local produce breakfasts (please check availability) and a licensed bar on the grain store floor during high season.

The old mill is described as one of the most intact in the area and is open to visitors at weekends during the Summer. Boasting a licensed bar serving local draft ale, larger and cider, along with a full selection of wines and spirits. The owner is also happy to open the mill privately for cottage residents and their guests who would like to see the historic machinery, host visiting friends or just to sit in the leather club chairs by the log burner and enjoy a glass or two after a long day!

The grounds of the mill comprise of a small private wheel-garden, which houses the 12-foot waterwheel, and a further 4 acres of private parkland beyond.

Across the road from the mill courtyard is a small private woodland along the Lapford Yeo river with a fire pit and our timber loft (a cabin on stilts!) for fishing, cooking, wildlife watching and relaxing. For health and safety reasons, the woodlands facilities are available by prior arrangement with the owner when available.

Lapford village has a well stocked large Spar and forecourt open to 10pm every day and an excellent dog-friendly village pub with a generous menu, all within short walking distance from Lapford Mill. There are numerous scenic walks around the area and the vast Eggesford forest offers river walks and a great place for all to explore.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Mid Devon District

Nearby attractions

Valley of Rocks

41.9 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

50.2 mi

Babbacombe Model Village

46.1 mi

Canonteign Falls

27.4 mi

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Historic Watermill Cottage between Dartmoor and Exmoor with 4 acres of parkland

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4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(123 Ratings)

Cottage in Mid Devon District

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Mid Devon District

Nearby attractions

Valley of Rocks

41.9 mi

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

50.2 mi

Babbacombe Model Village

46.1 mi

Canonteign Falls

27.4 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(123 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

The property received excellent reviews for its wonderful host, beautiful surroundings, comfortable accommodations, and extensive grounds ideal for both relaxation and exploring. The host, Alex, was friendly, helpful, and accommodating, making guests feel welcome and providing a memorable experience. Many guests enjoyed their stay and expressed a desire to return.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Alex is an excellent host. The cottage is cosy, comfortable and clean, grounds surrounding the Mill are beautiful. We had great time.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

We stayed a week in Lapford Mill Cottage. It’s better than the photos! The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. The grounds were beautiful with loads of space to explore and lots of places to sit, relax and just laze away. Alex was great to deal with! He’s very communicative and personable. All around a great host! There are several weekly events on the property such as live music, theatre, Sunday brunch…. The cottage is centrally located so there are many different types of activities and restaurants within a short distance. Highly recommended!

1.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

On opening the door the owner told us he’d recently painted and the dishwasher didn’t work. The paint smell was very strong and this affected my sister who suffers with lung issues. There are not 2 bathrooms in this place there is a bathroom and downstairs toilet. Hygiene in the kitchen was poor eg microwave food deposits, washing machine draw dirty, coffee machine old water, dried urine on toilet rim, cobwebs on curtain rails. There’s an interconnecting glass door to main premises that we didn’t like. The smell of paint did not lessen after one night of airing and heating and caused my sister breathing distress so we left. We are now in a battle to get a refund for the remaining days. General Area was a bit overgrown and unkept. Not like the photos. I would not recommend this property.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

We had a lovely stay here for my husbands birthday. The property was wonderful and the host Alix was so very friendly.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Really enjoyed our stay at Lapford Mill. Alex was a really great host, always friendly and helpful. The cottage is in a superb setting, with a huge garden and many different places to sit. Cafe and music night at the mill on Thursday and Friday a nice chance to chat and meet with Alex and community.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Alex is a fantastic host. So helpful and friendly. The property is lovely and cosy and has extensive grounds to wander - the dog loved it. Breakfasts and Thursday music night at the adjacent mill are great - fab food and drink. We really enjoyed our stay!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Lovely place, house quaint and cosy ideal for us. The gardens were great for our dog and the bonus of the cafe next door for bacon butties and cream tea was fab! Didn’t go into the village but seemed nice. Ate at pub in Crediton at night lovely little place.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Beautiful historic location & ideal base for exploring Devon. The property was clean, spacious, & comfortable. We found the property ideal for our relaxing break with our dog & we especially enjoyed the large peaceful garden grounds. We found some good woodland walks nearby & also enjoyed days out visiting the many excellent National Trust run locations nearby.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

The host Alex was very helpful from greeting us until we left the property was exactly as advertised and very clean.perfect for a visit to the area. Would recommend to anyone.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Hwe enjoyed this lovely cottage. It had all we needed and location gave choices for walks around the area. We especially liked sitting outside on the patio with a drink at the end of the day.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Great place

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

We found it very convenient & comfy. Walks round Lapford across the mid Devon countryside. Convenient shop open late and early 2 mins away. Hosts were perfect.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Lovely location and beautiful old mill. Alex was a gracious host and made good suggestions on where to visit. The local pub serves great food

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Lovely Mill cottage stay. Alex, the host, was very helpful and even offered to give us a private tour of the Mill.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Wanting a central base for down time and exploring, Lapford Mill exceeded all expectations. Alex made us feel so welcome we didn’t want to leave! Thank you Alex and we look forward to seeing you soon! X

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings.perfect weekend of nothingness.

Wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings.perfect weekend of nothingness.

Communication with Alex was easy. Thank you for being a perfect host...will definitely see you, and your mum, again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Perfect

Perfect

A lovely family break in a beautiful setting. Very welcoming and helpful host.

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Peaceful

Peaceful

It is comfortable & there is everything you need.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Stunning property in a great location

Stunning property in a great location

We had a great time staying here during the Jubilee week. Alex was a great host and very welcoming. The grounds to the Mill are beautiful and our dog loved running around (And barking sorry!) . The cottage was clean and a good base to relax in after long days on the beach or in the woods. If you get the chance have a coffee in the Mill as Alex has a vast knowledge on the workings and history. See you again!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Lovely stay

Lovely stay

Very quaint cottage in a beautiful spot. Local shop extremely well stocked and staff very helpful. The grounds of the property are extensive and interesting to explore but a look round the mill, an ongoing project, is something to definitely look forward to. Very pleasant and friendly owners of the cottage who go out of their way to accommodate visitors and are close at hand if needed. Dogs made very welcome which was a bonus as they were able to explore the grounds and enjoy themselves. The beds are fabulous and so I would recommend this cottage for the sleep quality as the area is dark and quiet. The kitchen is very easy to use and everything in good working order.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Lapford Cottage

Lapford Cottage

Lovely cottage and host. Particularly appreciated having access to gard n and grounds - great for the dog.

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Perfect for dog walking break

Perfect for dog walking break

Relaxing cottage with nice grounds for the kids and dog to explore. Looking forward to seeing Alex’s plans for the mill fully rolled out! Really friendly host. Intermittent Wi-Fi. Great days out to coast, forest and gorge and close to quaint pub with decent food.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Break Away

Break Away

We had a wonderfully relaxing time and will be visiting again soon x

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Winter break

Winter break

Clean, tidy and well equipped

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Short break

Short break

We had a fantastic time at the Lodge. Alex was so friendly and informative, the grounds and watermill are amazing. We'll definitely be returning

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

New year break

New year break

Enjoyed our New Years Break some nice walks with our dogs , Fingle Bridge was one of our favourites.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Property review

Property review

Lovely quiet getaway, our border terrier especially loved the large gardens and liked to visit the miniature ponies at the bottom of the garden. Lovely pub about 10 min walk from the cottage where our two teeenage boys enjoyed playing pool. The restaurant food was really good too. Big thumbs up to hosts Alex and Ann who made us feel so welcome - we had a fantastic last night in the licenced mill house. All round very enjoyable break, we look forward to a return visit 😄

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Fantastic stay

Fantastic stay

We had an amazing time staying at Alex's unique property and grounds. The house had everything you need and never once did we want for anything. The Watermill is superb and Alex has clearly worked wonders restoring it back to a usable property to host gatherings in. The grounds are lovely and so peaceful with 3 little Shetlands to greet you at the gate. Overall it is a hidden gem and Alex was superb..... we will return in the future.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Clean, comfortable, a real gem

Clean, comfortable, a real gem

Two days was not nearly enough to enjoy this gorgeous property. It was peaceful, beautiful grounds, and the cottage has been renovated to a very high standard. Lovely comfy beds, excellent linens, towels etc. The host could not have been more welcoming, and I really enjoyed the tour of the mill, and his hospitality. It’s easy to get to off a good road, and the village pub is a real find. The locals are very friendly, and our meals well presented, with great flavour. In short walking distance to the cottage is a Spar, which is so handy for the necessities. I would love to return, and will be recommending it to friends and family.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

great weekend getaway

great weekend getaway

very pleased with property in a great area and very relaxing. alex was very welcoming and helpfull and the land was perfect for the dog to run around and to take my daughter down to see the ponies. very happy i chose this cottage.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Short stay in old cottage with lovely grounds.

Short stay in old cottage with lovely grounds.

We enjoyed our short stay. The property is full of character. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. In better weather the grounds would give add an extra dimension to. the cottage.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Wish we could have stayed longer

Wish we could have stayed longer

Lovely cottage and gardens. Not enough time to visit the Mill unfortunately 😔 Alex was the perfect host. 😊

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Lovely cottage and gardens. Not enough time to visit the Mill unfortunately Alex was the perfect host.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Relaxing

Relaxing

We had a very nice couple of days at the Cottage, the host was very friendly and made us feel welcome. We would definitely consider coming back again at some point.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Nice relaxing place

Nice relaxing place

Wonderful relaxing cottage and gardens . Just what we needed . Thank you Alex , Ann and Connor

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Brilliant find!

Brilliant find!

What a fantastic place to stay! Alex, Annie and Connor could not be more welcoming. Accommodation is exactly what a busy family needs, plenty of space inside, everything you need, and beautiful grounds for us and the dog to enjoy. The water mill is amazing and so full of history. The location is a perfect base to explore Devon and Cornwall or have lazy days around Lapford. Alex is really knowledgeable about local places to visit too. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would definitely visit again to explore more!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Sept 21

Sept 21

Had a wonderful break at the cottage..fully equipped and very clean. Beautiful gardens for us and the dogs to enjoy. Central location for visiting North & South Devon.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Lapford Mill

Lapford Mill

Thank you Alex for a lovely stay and the great hospitality. Such a quaint comfortable cottage and tranquil gardens.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Great stay

Great stay

The owner is very welcoming, a fascinating property in the heart of Devon with lots of history and interest.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Beautiful Cottage and grounds and setting

Beautiful Cottage and grounds and setting

This is a wonderful character property set in a beautiful setting and wonderful hosts. The grounds are spectacular and relaxing, including gardens, woodland and a mill. Located in a lovely village and only 45 minutes from the beach.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Mid Devon District?

The average price for a rental in Mid Devon District is $176 per night. This rental is $59 above the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Watermill Cottage between Dartmoor and Exmoor with 4 acres of parkland. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Historic Watermill Cottage between Dartmoor and Exmoor with 4 acres of parkland pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Historic Watermill Cottage between Dartmoor and Exmoor with 4 acres of parkland?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Historic Watermill Cottage between Dartmoor and Exmoor with 4 acres of parkland

Cottage in Mid Devon District

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Mid Devon District

Nearby attractions

Historic Watermill Cottage between Dartmoor and Exmoor with 4 acres of parkland

Cottage in Mid Devon District

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Mid Devon District

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Mid Devon District?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Historic Watermill Cottage between Dartmoor and Exmoor with 4 acres of parkland pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Historic Watermill Cottage between Dartmoor and Exmoor with 4 acres of parkland?

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