Higher Stancombe Holiday Cottages

29/07/2024

Excitement here this morning as a helicopter got up close and personal, checking power lines. George waved to the pilot who waved back, it was that close!

25/07/2024

Coastal cows…

10/07/2024

A brilliant day at Bantham beach which included a 2hr surf lesson for the boys.

26/06/2024

For those that like gastronomic delights - we are within a 20 minute drive of 3 of the 4 best restaurants listed in this guide. We also have restaurant Twenty Seven 4 miles away and a few miles beyond that, Heron Valley cafe, South Devon Chilli Farm and Aune Valley cafe.
Come and eat and drink your way around the South Hams!!
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The humble farm shop has become a gourmet go-to in this beach-blessed slice of the South West, where rolling hills also host medal-winning wineries and distillers make spirits recalling Devon’s rum-running pirate days.

13/06/2024

A photo I took a few years ago of the beautiful Bantham beach. Roughly a 7.5 miles drive from Higher Stancombe. It’s a lovely sandy beach with warm shallow waters and a lovely place to visit year round.

08/06/2024

Hands up if you love summer time!

22/05/2024

Please tell me why you love Dartmouth in just a few words.

20/05/2024

This collared dove is nesting in the barn. It looks so precarious sat up there. I hope no chicks fall out.

19/05/2024

I found a stunning Speckled Wood butterfly this evening. It was so beautiful.

17/05/2024

Bringing the hedgerows indoors for todays guests. They’re so pretty at the moment.

17/05/2024

Update for any potential or upcoming guests - we are NOT AFFECTED by the cryptosporidium outbreak.
Our water continues to be safe to drink, thankfully.

15/05/2024

🏡 WE HAVE LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY!! 🏡

Sunday 19th May until Tuesday 21st May - 2 nights in FURLONG COTTAGE.

*** SOUTH DEVON - coastal ***

🐕🐾 Dogs welcome

📆 Minimum 2 night stay

🌳🌱 In a very rural area with fields outside your door and beautiful views

⏰ 7 minute drive from the nearest beach

https://www.higherstancombe.co.uk/furlong-cottage

[email protected]

07788 661123


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14/05/2024

After everyone’s aurora photos from Friday night, I went out on Saturday night at around 10:30pm with the hope of round two, and filling my own phone with incredible images of the aurora, only to find that the aurora had abandoned us.
However, the sky was still beautiful and this is what I captured. I need to find out how to use my camera to its full ability, but hopefully this will give you some idea of the incredible dark skies we get here. We have no light pollution.

I still have 19th - 24th May available in Furlong Cottage (this coming Sunday until the following Friday) if any one would like a last-minute break? My minimum stay length is just 2 nights.

I then don’t have any availability until the first week of June.

Please message for more info.

Laura

08/05/2024

We just found Bambi in the field behind the cottages!

07/05/2024

Who wants a last minute bargain deal from 12-22nd May or anytime in between in The Stables?! It has its own fenced garden and is really spacious. We take dogs too.

The weather forecast is looking fabulous and Devon is at its best with minimum people and maximum beauty - come and see the wildflowers!

Message for more info. Price negotiable.

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06/05/2024

Look how pretty the hedges are at the moment! I went for a walk late yesterday evening around the farm. I went down into our wild valley and young woodland also saw 3 roe deer as well as listened to the fabulous chorus of birds over silence. It was glorious. These walks are always on offer to guests and I can give you a map of where to go. If you crave peace and tranquility, this is the place.

05/05/2024

We have had a cancellation from the 12th until the 22nd May in The Stables here in beautiful, coastal South Devon. If anyone is interested in coming to stay then please get in touch! It’s such a beautiful time to visit before the summer hoardes.
Please feel free to share. Price can be negotiated. Message for more information.

Other available dates include:
6th - 9th May - The Stables
19th - 24th May - Furlong Cottage

Higher Stancombe Holiday Cottages

23/04/2024

TB testing day today on a friend’s farm. It was a lovely day for it and all the cattle are looking really healthy after a long, wet winter. Three days and we get to repeat it all over again. Praying for clear test results. It’s such a beautiful part of the world down here.

22/04/2024

For the twitchers amongst you, I’m pretty sure this is a cirl bunting. I have lots of yellowhammers that visit, but few cirl buntings. They are pretty rare in the UK and I believe almost went extinct from UK shores at one point. In 2016 there were only 1000 breeding pairs in the UK.
If anyone with more knowledge than me can give a positive identification I would be most grateful.

21/04/2024

We were very happy to host a SUP professional, come journalist, this weekend who was taking part in the annual SUP Twelve event on the River Dart yesterday. This is the second year that David has visited and we hope that he returns again with his paddle board. Well done to everyone that took part and I hope you are not too exhausted today!

I believe David also partook in a second event - Head of the Dart 2024 which was also a great success.

This is such a beautiful part of the country for Stand-up Paddleboarding and we have plenty of space to store boards when you are not on the water.

https://standuppaddlemag.co.uk/head-of-the-dart-2024/ #:~:text=The%20Head%20of%20The%20Dart%20race%20started%20as%20a%20rowing,middle%20of%20the%20rowing%20times

This was the second SUPTwelve curated by Brendon Prince. He probably needs little introduction.

19/04/2024

19/04/2024

This is an easy, level walk along a maintained path, so good for all ages. It’s absolutely, stunningly beautiful with lots of wildlife and birds to spot.
It is a 5 minute drive from the farm.

16/04/2024

It’s a morning of rainbows this morning! Hope you all have a lovely day 🌈🌦️☀️

12/04/2024

Nora the resident tortoise is making the most of changeover day and finally, some sunshine, and having her first day out in The Stables garden this year!

05/04/2024

Proud to have been a Superhost on Airbnb for 8 years now. This will be my 9th season.
However, direct bookings are always preferred via secure online payment on my website. It’s cheaper for you and I don’t have to pay huge commissions to large companies such as Airbnb and booking.con
Please message if you have any questions!

05/04/2024

Proud to have been a Superhost on Airbnb for 8 years now. This will be my 9th season.
However, direct bookings are always preferred via secure online payment on my website. It’s cheaper for you and I don’t have to pay huge commissions to large companies such as Airbnb and booking.con
Please message if you have any questions!

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02/04/2024

01/04/2024

The best view?

26/03/2024

Good morning world! This is the view from The Stables garden this morning. What a beautiful morning….