Title: Hartford Cottage, West Anstey - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91145190&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hartford Cottage, West Anstey ## Photo gallery for Hartford Cottage, West Anstey ![Terrace/patio - Hartford Cottage, West Anstey (West Anstey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91150000/91145200/91145190/1b476c33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free internet, bed sheets - Hartford Cottage, West Anstey (West Anstey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91150000/91145200/91145190/7a9c3ef3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, dishwasher - Hartford Cottage, West Anstey (West Anstey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91150000/91145200/91145190/b9de53b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Hartford Cottage, West Anstey (West Anstey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91150000/91145200/91145190/85dd0da5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Hartford Cottage, West Anstey (West Anstey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91150000/91145200/91145190/18426adb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled within the picturesque scenery of Exmoor, Hartford Cottage offers a serene retreat for couples. Unwind in your own private jacuzzi, enjoy al fresco dining on the patio, or relax with games and entertainment in the shared games room. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Hartford Cottage, West Anstey Property Summary Hartford Cottage, West Anstey (Devon) is set within the breath-taking scenery of Exmoor, on a former farm now operating as a luxury retreat venue. Hartford Cottage offers an idyllic setting for couples, in this very comfortable and characterful cottage with it's own private jacuzzi in the garden. Main Description Hartford Cottage, West Anstey (Devon) is a private, luxury holiday cottage for 2, set within a larger estate of Deer's Leap, a former sheep farm now run as exclusive holiday cottages and wedding venue. West Anstey sits just on the edge of Exmoor National Park in a delightful part of North Devon with rolling hills. Hartford Cottage is well-suited to couples looking for a 'get away from it all' break, as well as walkers and cyclists. Sleeps 2 guests (plus cot on request) One double bedroom Bathroom comprising bath and a separate shower Comfortable seating with TV Modern kitchen area Private and enclosed patio with outside table and chairs Jacuzzi (for the sole use of Hartford Cottage guests) Shared access to the all-weather tennis court, games room (depending on restrictions) with a pool table, table tennis and darts Wifi, heating and electricity included Bed linen and towels provided Dogs welcome (2 max) for a supplement of £15 per dog Arrive from 4 pm Depart by 10 am Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2). A supplementary fee of £15 will be added to your invoice per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. Dogs to be kept on leads outside of the property. This property is strictly non-smoking. Indoor Description The open-plan living area is built for two and has a fresh and airy feel. The double bedroom is at the far end of the property, and has a king-sized bed. The bathroom comprises a bath, separate shower, hand basin and toilet. The kitchen includes an electric oven with hob, microwave, fridge (with freezer compartment?), slimline dishwasher, electric kettle and toaster. Wifi, heating and electricity is included. Heating is provided by.... which can be adjusted to suit your preferences. Bed linen and towels are provided for the property, please bring own towels for the hot tub. Cot and highchair available on request? Welcome pack(?)... The property will be ready from 4 pm on the day of your arrival. Please depart by 10 am on the last day of your stay. Please leave the property clean and tidy so that we can guarantee it will be ready on time for our next guests. Outdoor Description Private Guests at Hartford Cottage enjoy their own Jacuzzi area directly outside the property, this area is private and enclosed. There's also an outside table and chair for dining al fresco in the warmer months. Shared The grounds surrounding the property includes a lake with carp, an all-weather tennis court, there’s also a games room with a pool table, table tennis and darts, which guests are welcome to enjoy and make use of, but these are shared facilities with the other holiday cottages nearby. Deer's Leap is a farm with animals, ponies, chickens, sheep, cows and a beagle called Poppy. Surrounding Area Exmoor itself is one of England’s, largely undiscovered treasures. There are miles of walks through pretty villages with quaint tea shops and country pubs by rivers, ancient woodland, breathtaking views across open moorland of the majestic red deer and Exmoor ponies and some of the country’s most stunning coastal paths and beaches. If however, what you crave is a holiday of sheer pampering, then rest assured, you needn’t even leave the house! Hartford Cottage is semi-attached to the Main Farmhouse accommodation. 5 Bell Tents are situated around 100 yards from Hartford cottage, set up in their own area. Owners live on site. Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement (maximum of 2). A supplementary fee of £15 will be added to your invoice per dog. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture or upstairs and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. This property is strictly non-smoking. Parking Free onsite parking Pets Description £15 per dog per stay. Please do not allow your dogs on the furniture and do not leave them alone in the property at any time. Dogs to be kept on leads outside of the property. Restricted mobility This has not been completed by the owner. Exit in case of emergency This has not been completed by the owner. Christmas / New Year The Cottage is decorated for Christmas. The Jacuzzi can be used through winter and is covered. The region West Anstey is a tiny, peaceful hamlet tucked into rolling hills on the southern edge of Exmoor National Park, deep in the unspoilt Anstey valley of Mid Devon. This is remote, unhurried countryside at its finest. Scattered farms and stone cottages sit among fields and hedgerows, with no through traffic, no streetlights, and no noise beyond birdsong and the occasional bleating of sheep. The hamlet's 13th-century Church of St Petrock stands as a quiet reminder of centuries of rural life in this hidden corner of Exmoor. #### Local Services West Anstey has no shop, pub, or post office -- this is a place to escape from it all. For everyday essentials, the nearest towns are Bampton (approximately 5 miles south) and Dulverton (approximately 6 miles east). Bampton has a small Co-op, post office, pharmacy, and several pubs. Dulverton is the southern gateway to Exmoor National Park, with a range of independent shops, a butcher, a delicatessen, a chemist, and the Exmoor National Park Visitor Centre. #### Nearby Shopping South Molton, approximately 8 miles north, is the nearest market town with a wider range of shops, a Tesco supermarket, banks, cafes, and a popular weekly pannier market. For larger supermarkets and high street shopping, Tiverton is approximately 15 miles south and Barnstaple approximately 20 miles north-west. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free internet ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Furnished patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114970000/114961300/114961207/0dca673e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape to nature - stunning group lodges overlooking Wistlandpound Reservoir Kentisbury - Pool - Hot tub - Pet friendly - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=114961207&PinnedHotelID=114961207&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/104000000/103999400/103999316/6411c433.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shepherd Hut with free Hot Tub, Wifi and Breakfast Hamper. 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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 3494 ## About the area South Molton is home to this cottage. Wimbleball Lake Activities Centre and Hatherland Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit North Devon Hawk Walks and Monsters Mansion. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Rock and Rapid Adventures or South Molton Rugby Club. [Visit our South Molton travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Molton.dx177879) [View more Cottages in South Molton](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Molton-Cottages.d177879-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.03961%2C-3.65877&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GKLLC2zkOk8t-mnOC6X7VV_SUI0=) West Anstey, Devon ### What's nearby - ![Sunset from the Valley of the Rocks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532490240/b4c0a8c1-8159-49a5-a24a-96ca684167cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Exmoor National Park 22 min drive \- 23.8 km - Knowstone Village Hall 17 min drive \- 10.9 km - Rock and Rapid Adventures 21 min drive \- 21.0 km - Knightshayes Court 25 min drive \- 28.5 km - Tarr Steps 27 min drive \- 13.2 km ### Getting around - Umberleigh Station 31 min drive - Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) 60 min drive ### Restaurants - The Bridge Inn 16 min drive - Tarr Farm Inn Dulverton 22 min drive - The Royal Oak 23 min drive - The Log Cabin 15 min drive - Woods 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hartford Cottage, West Anstey pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hartford Cottage, West Anstey? ### What time is check-out at Hartford Cottage, West Anstey? ### Where is Hartford Cottage, West Anstey located? ## Have a question? 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