We have just enjoyed a family reunion/holiday. Oaklands is a period home and the owners have gone to a lot of trouble to stock it so that it is well supplied with games and equipment for large mixed age groups. We very much appreciated the large round table in the dining room which seated our party of 7 adults and 6 children ages 2-9yrs. We ran into trouble when the stairgate gave up on us. We texted the owner in the evening and by early the next afternoon a replacement had been delivered, for which we were most grateful. The owners run the house in an eco friendly manner and we found supplies of suitable washing and cleaning materials provided. We were short of dishwasher tablets and couldn’t purchase these locally. We didn't think to contact the caretaker and sourced these some way away. All other supplies were quite sufficient for our needs. Perhaps of note to other mixed age families. the route to the front door is up a steep incline and as the owners mention is not suitable for those with restricted mobility or a buggy. Also, the hillside (lovely) garden is only suitable for primary school aged children with adult supervision (again, as mentioned in the house description). There are several areas in the garden with steep inclines. The surrounding area offers much for families to do and we barely scratched the surface. We therefore had a wonderful time at Oaklands The house is welcoming and comfortable and the owners have worked hard to make it so.

We were a large party coming together to celebrate a family event. The house was a really lovely place to stay. It had everything we needed and helped make out weekend so enjoyable.

The property has plently of space for a family get together . Set in a remote location , with a pub 5 minutes walk away. Bedrooms are set over 2 floors with ample bathroom / shower rooms to accomodate large groups. Outside is a lawned area and seating with a small enclosed area for small children. The kitchen is fully equiped with a double oven and plenty of crockery, cooking equipment and tableware. There is a large table which seats 13. We had a great time with family

We love this area of Exmoor, it is absolutely beautiful, with fantastic walks along the river. Oaklands was perfect for our stay with our extended family and the children had a fantastic time, with plenty to occupy them, within and without the house. Peter, the owner, couldn't have been more helpful and accomodating. The house is beautiful and well stocked with everything you need. I would highly recommend a stay here. We can't wait to visit again.

We enjoyed our stay after an initial poor experience. Specifically the cleaners were still on site @ 4.30 PM , so the floors were all very wet and the heating wasn’t working so the house was very cold. To be fair the caretaker did call out a plumber who fixed the heating, but advised us not to use the hot water until the following morning. Not the end of the world , but not a great experience given we had been playing golf in the afternoon and needed showers. The house is a great space for a larger group and is well equipped. The location is fantastic if you want rural peace with amazing vistas and just perfect night time stars

The whole process of booking this lovely house was so easy ,and the owner kept in constant touch ,the house had everything a famiy could want ,from books CDs games ,table tennis in barn ,,and kitchen equipment was great pleny of everything ,and the surrounding area is stunning ,loved it ,

The house was precisely as described in the online listing. Loads of room for our group of 12 adults, many bathrooms, excellent amenities. Everything worked, we had some fabulous family meals around the big table. The house is very well equipped, and we had everything we needed. Lots of nice walking within minutes and the surrounding countryside is gorgeous. This was a great base from which to explore the North Devon coast. Our group, ranging in age from 5 to 76, found plenty to do. The host was responsive, helpful and very charming. As warned in the listing, cellular reception is poor in the valley, but wifi was good, and there is a landline for calls. We enjoyed our stay very much and would most certainly go back.

Nice big house with plenty of room for 10 of us. Beautiful night skies and fun watching the bats flying around at dusk. 2 decent pubs within walking distance. Lovely river close by with nice walks.

We had a lovely stay at Oaklands. The house was well equipped. The children enjoyed having the games room and football table. My dogs loved there walks such beautiful surroundings. Peter was very helpful and provided us with all the required information.

Really enjoyed the stay here, lovely location.

We all had an amazing time away. The house was perfect for our family, having so many bedrooms and bathrooms suited our needs. Just brilliant and can't wait to visit again

Spacious house, very well equipped, simply furnished but with everything you need. The location is amazing - set amongst the trees and alongside the rushing waters of the East Lyn river, I cannot think of a more perfect and tranquil place to be.

Enchanting peaceful location and the house was delightful and perfect for our needs. The grounds provided all sorts of activity and exploration possibilities for the young people in our family group and we had great fun playing Hide and Seek in the house! So many delightful walks, strolls, runs straight from the door and a short drive to the coast and other places of interest. The owner, Peter, has been so easy, friendly and helpful to communicate with. We are looking forward very much to our next visit!

Lovely stay, enjoyed by the whole family!

Oaklands is a great property for a large group/family. It is spacious, rustic and charming. Peter was an excellent host both prior to arrival and during stay.

Oaklands is a great property for a large group/family. It is spacious, rustic and charming. Peter was an excellent host both prior to arrival and during stay.

Very good from start to finish. Gorgeous property in a fabulous location.

We have an amazing time at Oakland’s, we were a family of 9, and the house had plenty of room for us all ( and great Wi-fi) Had some nice local river walk and meals in the local pub, that was only a short walk away. Just a shame we have to leave. Until next time Julian and family

We have an amazing time at Oakland’s, we were a family of 9, and the house had plenty of room for us all ( and great Wi-fi) Had some nice local river walk and meals in the local pub, that was only a short walk away. Just a shame we have to leave. Until next time Julian and family

We stayed here for 3 nights, the property was a beautiful old house which was and clean and comfortable with decent sized rooms, the gardens were really nice and the children absolutely loved exploring them.

This house is nestled in the valley of the East Lyn river and the immediate surroundings offer the most spectacular riverside walks. The house is roomy and really well equipped with plenty of high quality bathrooms and a lovely kitchen. So glad we discovered it!

This house is nestled in the valley of the East Lyn river and the immediate surroundings offer the most spectacular riverside walks. The house is roomy and really well equipped with plenty of high quality bathrooms and a lovely kitchen. So glad we discovered it!

Ideal location and appointment of property for a family of 11 with very mixed ages. It was a superb family holiday.

Ideal location and appointment ofproperty for a family of 11 with very mixed ages. It was a superb family holiday.

We stayed for a week during the Christmas period. The house is located in rural area with great access to walks across the Moors. It's a perfect place to get away from busy life. The house itself is charming and warm and large enough for extended family getaways. If you get a clear night, light pollution is very low so makes for some amazing views.

We stayed for a week during the Christmas period. The house is located in rural area with great access to walks across the Moors. It's a perfect place to get away from busy life. The house itself is charming and warm and large enough for extended family getaways. If you get a clear night, light pollution is very low so makes for some amazing views.

Great location, loved the noise of the river running through the gorge. We walked to both local pubs, took the steam railway and pottered about locally. The house homed all 13 of us (plus dog) comfortably.

We were 11 women spending an amazing weekend in this great house set in the most beautiful surroundings . The house is very well equipped, from glasses to cooking utilities to board games , we didn’t miss a thing. Beautiful, modern kitchen and bathrooms, sociable dining room with plenty of spaces around the big round table. Comfortable and nicely decorated bedrooms. The house was warm, cozy and welcoming. We highly recommend the Oaklands.

A wonderful big house which does a great job at accommodating comfortably 14!By the bedroom choices and the ratio of bath/shower/toilet facilities!Kitchen is very well stocked too including a big fridge.The outdoor barn was a lovely add on for table tennis !We even lit the wood burner as we had a wet day!All in all a beautiful are of Devon ,we had a lovely time.

We had a family celebration here and really loved Oaklands. The house is perfect for a large group including children, rooms are very comfortable and clean. Really enjoyed the large dining room. The location is superb. We enjoyed being able to start our walk onto Exmoor up the beautiful little valley next to the house. We hope to come again some time. Thank you very much!

The house is large and well appointed with equipment and we enjoyed our stay as it was with our extended family. Large rooms, good beds and bathrooms However the house is very damp, like kitchen floor constantly wet and has that damp smell. The dining room has a large patch of mould on the wall. The approach to the property is up a steep bank and is not suitable for the young or old. A good dose of TLC and a few quid need to be spent on this property. Definitely not the most expensive rental and even with the faults reasonable value for money for a large group. July 26th to August 1st 2019

The property was lovely and we all enjoyed staying there. The cyclists in our party found the roads around very challenging but very enjoyable. The scenery around was magnificent and we all enjoyed the beaches.