Title: Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100707173&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott ![Exterior - Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (West Down)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707173/30540e31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (West Down)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707173/648d0791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (West Down)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707173/c3198da0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area - Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (West Down)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707173/a4351a30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (West Down)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707173/db9651fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Lower Aylescott Cottages, Royd Cottage is a charming two-bedroom retreat in North Devon that sleeps up to four guests. With its original character, including exposed stone walls and wood beams, this self-catering holiday cottage offers everything you need for a relaxing stay. Unwind in the lounge with leather sofas or enjoy outdoor dining in the communal courtyard. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 411 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Water view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott One of six cottages at Lower Aylescott Cottages, Royd Cottage is a lovely two-bedroom holiday cottage that comfortably sleeps up to four guests. This delightful cottage has been thoughtfully renovated to still feature plenty of its original character such as exposed stone walls and wood beams and is equipped to a high standard to offer everything couples or families will require on a self-catering holiday in North Devon. Accommodation details Ground Floor‍ Lounge:Leather sofas, TV with Freeview, DVD player Kitchen/Diner: Electric oven with hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine and dining table. First Floor Bedroom 1: Double bedroom with double bed Bedroom 2: Twin bedroom with two full size single beds. Bathroom: Bath with shower overhead, WC and wash basin. Important Information Gas central heating, electric oven with hob, microwave, fridge with small freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine, WiFi, bed linen and towels provided (beach towels not supplied), cot (please bring your own cot bedding), high chair on request, short breaks available, no smoking, pet free cottage, 4 miles from the coast, 0.5 miles from the nearest pub, weekly changeover day is Friday, supermarket delivery, outdoor dining area in communal courtyard , off road parking for 1 car, over 4 acres of communal grounds, a children’s play area, two fishing lakes (rod licence required). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707177/8c10fe19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Smithy Cottage at Lower Aylescott West Down - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=100707177&PinnedHotelID=100707177&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100710000/100707200/100707175/3cc2ea51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blare Cottage at Lower Aylescott West Down - 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Dec 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=58988103&PinnedHotelID=58988103&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 9:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 493177 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.15687,-4.106106&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qmgwHd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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cIF6AZW735wABsWNvmGrFPtkKyY=) West Down, Devon #### What's nearby - North Devon Coast \- 11 min drive \- 5.5 km - Ilfracombe Aquarium \- 11 min drive \- 10.9 km - Ilfracombe Harbour \- 15 min drive \- 13.3 km - Hele Bay Beach \- 15 min drive \- 13.2 km - Verity Statue \- 15 min drive \- 13.7 km #### Getting around - Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Stables Bar and Lounge - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Old Mill Pub - ‬11 min drive - ‪Good Food & Drink Depot - ‬7 min drive - ‪Annie and the Flint - ‬11 min drive - ‪Muddiford Inn - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott? ### What time is check-out at Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott? ### Where is Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kate W. Aug 9, 2024 #### Lovely holiday in North Devon Warm, comfortable stay. Quiet and family friendly. Lots to do locally. Really enjoyed our holiday. Many thanks! ##### Kate W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcus L. Jun 2, 2025 #### Our stay What a lovely place .. The owners and their daughter were so welcoming especially to my little girl who is desperate for me to re book it all again .. Can’t wait to go back .. Perfect holiday.. Thanks so much . Marcus Lilly and family ##### Marcus L. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Westin Ottawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Hotels-The-Westin-Ottawa.h9572.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [Spinnakers Brewpub & Guesthouses](https://www.expedia.ca/Victoria-Hotels-Spinnakers-Brewpub-Guesthouses.h33417339.Hotel-Information) > > [The Belfry](https://www.expedia.ca/Birmingham-Hotels-The-Belfry.h3976.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.ca/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [Ramada by Wyndham Camrose](https://www.expedia.ca/Camrose-Hotels-Ramada-By-Wyndham-Camrose.h1488198.Hotel-Information) > > [3 Star Hotels in Canna](https://www.expedia.ca/3Star-Canna-Hotels.s30-0-d3000474843.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Burgh Island Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Kingsbridge-Hotels-Burgh-Island-Hotel.h34611055.Hotel-Information) > > [Millcroft](https://www.expedia.ca/Penrith-Hotels-Millcroft.h26994538.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn London-Gatwick Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Horley-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-London-Gatwick-Airport.h16918.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Lake Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Carnforth-Hotels-Pine-Lake-Resort.h1928661.Hotel-Information) > > [Calilo](https://www.expedia.ca/Ios-Hotels-Calilo.h33318162.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Hull Marina by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Hull-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Hull-Marina.h10609.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Banff National Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-National-Park-Hotels.0-l602291-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Porch House](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheltenham-Hotels-The-Porch-House.h4595892.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Slough-Hotels-Heathrow-Windsor-Marriott-Hotel.h3830.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yyc/toronto-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Cancun (CUN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/cun/toronto-to-cancun) > > [Flights from Cranbrook (YXC) to Kelowna (YLW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxc/ylw/cranbrook-to-kelowna) > > [flights from red deer regional airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yqf/flights-from-red-deer-regional-airport) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Rome](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Rome.d179899.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Activities