whitechapel cottages

21/06/2020

and its hello from the goose

21/06/2020

We are lucky enough to have 2 breeding pairs Canadian geese on the front lake this year. One brood only has 3 survived, The kids have named them the 'Cutie Crew' the only remaining offspring of the second pair is named Zuess ..More trail cam clips to follow ..

06/06/2020

Missing the sun today, but glad for the rain. A few photos of warmer times, last week by the front lake.. No w**d! We've had some great wild swimming fun.

24/08/2019

Resident House martins, breakfasting on a sleepy feast in the yard this morning.

17/08/2019

A selection of some of the work completed last winter to the Farm House. A new conservatory at the front, seating at the rear of Barton House. Inside we have refurbished one of the master bedrooms and the dining room. The house now sleeps nine plus cots.

16/10/2017

Putsborough Beach last weekend. Very surprised that there were so many people in the car park on Saturday Morning, Surf was good, the water surprisingly warm and cafe open. Just 40 mins from the farm.
To all friends and followers out there.. I have a couple of short break, midweek specials for the 2 smaller cottages this October half term. Drop me a line for further last minute discount or pay more by booking online! cheers Chris 🏄‍♀️

10/01/2017

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10/01/2017

Read what people are saying about Whitechapel Cottages.

10/06/2016

Finally outfitted the boats with bouyancy... effortless emptying ahead .. next plan Frisbee floatation device ?:

10/06/2016

Completed phase 1 on the drive .. with a little help from the little people . Perfect weather for tarmacing !

06/08/2015

Owl News and
Bank Holiday cancellation
Hen Group Stag group ready !

The barn Owl frequently spotted but finally we have an image (taken by one of our regular guests- Jay from Bristol) Brilliant! thanks for sharing your picture and having the patience .. !!

Last minute Booking wise. I have a vacancy in all 3 cottages due to a cancellation .. over the last week of August (Bank Holiday weekend ) six nights are available for a group block booking..
Prices on the booking system are still the same though if you contact me direct I can offer you a 15 percent discount when doing a group booking .. sleeping upto 17 people .. plus free coarse fishing ..
hope your having an enjoyable summer so far ..
Chris

23/04/2015

Quick wildlife update. .
Fantastic weather here this week.
Local honey farm Quince Honey have moved in their bees, to feed on our oil seed r**e. We shall be selling some honey this year to guests ..

We have built an Owl box..( finally! And hopefully the first of many) . in an effort to persuade the ever present barn owl in the meadow to nest .. fingers crossed .. will keep you updated. ..
Otter and fishing ..the otter seems to be quite on the coarse lake, still plenty of tench and carp though, and the Front lake has been restocked with 200 1.5lb rainbow trout ready for the season ...
A group Wild boar have been spotted on the neighbouring farm,
Oh and nearly forgot to mention the swallows and a few house martins have just returned to the barns again to nest ..after completing their incredible annal migration

30/01/2015

We have just discovered technical issues of our new website 'Contact Us' form - Huge apologies to anyone who has requested information or made an enquiry -Please try again

28/11/2014

Hi everyone
I have a new website and booking system launched today
www.whitechapelcottages.com
It still needs a few tweeks and amendments but its pretty much there..

Latest news
New Year we are fully booked.
(However I'll post it here first before the mail out )

20 % Discount for the Christmas Week
dates are still available in Cartwheel and Grooms Lodge. Barton House is booked.

Week tariff is £650 and I'm offering a 20 percent discount.
includes logs for the woodburner, all heating and electric to make it cosy plus Mulled wine and Mince pies with Devon clotted cream on arrival and a real christmas tree too...
plus the use of the big games barn and Spa and Sauna too....
hope to see you here for Christmas. Please recommend us to any of your family and friends ..

Chris and all at the farm

Whitechapel Cottages provides self-catering holiday accommodation at this idyllic rural retreat on the edge of Exmoor in North Devon. Book your holiday now.

14/11/2014

Cartwheel Cottage master bedroom
photo for the New up and coming website
coming soon

09/11/2014

The all new dining room for Barton House.. what do you think? missing the wine bottle and glasses..

09/10/2014

Leaves are falling ..Autumn is suddenly upon us!

This morning off to the woods with freshly sharpened saws, to cut logs for next year..

We still have a couple of weeks available in Grooms Lodge over Christmas and New Year, and one Christmas Week in Cartwheel Cottage.
So if anyone fancies getting out of the city for mulled wine and wintery walks on the moor, Sauna and outdoor (and cosy indoor) fires.. you know where to come ..

18/06/2014

Photo updates 2014 (been away from facebook for a while - )

29/11/2013

Hi All
Special Offers over New Year in Two of our cottages
follow the link to our website below.. spread the word!
Offer includes logs for the fire - mulled wine on arrival and Mince pies and Clotted cream, use of Spa and Sauna..

http://holiday.booking-system.net/SpecialOffers_Custom.asp?odta=bVQ%3DEJKG%26PVQ%3DD

Self catering accommodation in 250 acres of lightly wooded farmland within an area of outstanding natural and historic beauty. Whitechapel Cottages on the Edge of Exmoor, North Devon UK.

18/08/2012

Prices for all cottages will be up on the booking system for 2013 the end of next week www.whitechapelcottages.com
And an early bird discount code will appear here shortly.

Whitechapel self-catering holiday cottages on the edge of Exmoor, North Devon is truly an idyllic rural retreat. Situated within an excess of 500 acres of farm and woodland, it comprises a beautiful Victorian farmhouse along with two character cottages

16/08/2012

photos 2012

16/08/2012

Stayed at Whitechapel Cottages and toured around the local area.

29/10/2011

28/10/2011

New year and Christmas special offers.. what'll be under the tree this year??

self catering cottages on the edge of Exmoor

24/05/2011

Chris has just renewed his Outdoor First Aid certificate this weekend. With the Really Good First Aid company based in Plymouth. Great course and Rupert the facilitator/owner did a great job in making it interesting and easy to digest.. recommended 10 out of 10. All refreshed and ready to bandage for another 3 years ..

Really Good First Aid - First Aid Course Providers based in the South West

12/05/2011