The Stable Cottage​

This 3-bedroomed cottage comfortably sleeps six. A superbly converted stone barn full of traditional character. Originally a barn where sheaves of corn were threshed, later turned into stables for the working horses and now tastefully converted into this spacious cottage featuring a high standard of quality and comfort, oak-beamed throughout.  Cosy with central heating and wood-burner. The cottage has it's own small garden with BBQ and shares the adjacent large farmhouse garden.  There is  parking beside the property and additional parking close by.  Free WiFi.

​Ground Floor: Spacious lounge adjoining the dining room; well-equipped kitchen; breakfast room looking down the valley;  utility room with washing machine and dishwasher; downstairs toilet.
First Floor: Double room with ensuite bathroom with bath, shower, toilet; spacious twin room; bunk room overlooking the farms courtyard; family bathroom.​

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We welcome guests that are not interested in riding equally as much as those who are. 
For keen riders riding packages can be tailored to your wishes or one-off rides booked ahead or when you arrive.

We are sorry but we cannot accept dogs.​ 

Take a look at reviews and comments from previous guests below.

Reviews and comments from the guest book and online:-

The Wheatley Family 
“Absolutely amazing, well appointed traditional farm house accommodation, in such stunning surroundings. Genuinely caring & friendly hosts. Within easy reach of the coast, while situated & overlooking the gorgeous & peaceful Coly Valley surrounded by walking routes up and down the valley. Perfect for families, as this is a working family run farm & professionally run horse riding stables. We couldn’t recommend this place more, we were sad to leave & planning our return already!”
Will - Thanks for letting us stay! Excellent horses, dogs and cats!
Florence - I will miss Cookie and the rest of the animals. I hope the lamb has a good life. I really enjoyed the stay.  Thank you a lot.
Annie - Sunny, Star, Cookie, Hattie & Bluebell and the farm cats I loved them all.  I am gonna miss them especially the farm cats and horses. Love Annie :) I hope the lamb has a good life!

Rob 
Alison's place is a spacious but cosy farm cottage in such a beautiful setting, surrounded by horse stables and incredible views of rolling hills. There are lots of walks with amazing views right on your doorstep, or you can drive 15 minutes up the road and explore some really beautiful and tucked away fishing villages and beaches. Alison and her partner were so accommodating, even taking my mum on a scenic horse ride for her 60th birthday treat. Really friendly and such a great location, 10/10 service. Thanks Alison! Will be back to explore again when we can.

Philip Atzemoglou  
We had a lovely stay at the cottage of the Devenish Pitt. The house was very clean and comfortable, the hosts were very welcoming, and the surrounding countryside was simply stunning! We will definitely stay here again!
 
Kate, Jonnie and Ida 
We had a superb time staying in Stable Cottage. It was ideal for our 4 year-old who was thrilled to "help" Alison out with the horses, loved her riding lesson and all the other farm animals (cats, dogs, sheep etc). Alison and her mother went out of their way to include our daughter in the preparations with the horses and the farm. They were incredibly welcoming and helpful and couldn't have made our stay more comfortable. The farm is set in stunning countryside with an incredible view, is very peaceful and has great walks from the front door. We loved the nearby beaches, swam every day and even managed to catch a mackerel on a fishing trip from Beer which is just down the road. Thanks for having us, we'd love to return one day! 
 
The Samways 
We had a wonderful stay at the farm. Beautiful accommodation, great here riding and amazing location. We will be back soon!
 
The Davies family
We had the perfect stay here – couldn’t have been better.  Ida is now a proper farm girl and we’ve enjoyed the gorgeous views, nearby walks and countryside.  Thanks Alison, Steven, Marian, Cookie, Spice, Willow and everyone!  Hope to come back xxx

The Hastings Family
Really enjoyed our time here at Devenish Pitt. We have come here several times over the last 10+ years and have loved it every time. Great time horse riding which was easy and flexible to organise. The house was well equipped, clean and surrounded by a beautiful setting. Was lovely to explore the farm and take in the views. Within driving distance to beaches as well as nice towns and restaurants so enjoyed many happy days out. Also lots of lovely walks and things to do close by. Whenever we stay we don't want to leave! Would highly recommend! 
 
Tommaso and Daniela
‘Devenish-Pitt farm is a jewel immersed in the beautiful scenario of a valley near Honiton. Alison and her family are warm and welcoming but always very discrete, the cottage is lovely and very comfortable and our children were never short of things to do.  Constantly looking for the farm animals, they had plenty of opportunity to satisfy their curiosity. In particular they miss Cookie’s morning welcome (the littlest of the farm dogs) and the two neighbour horses always waiting for a bit of attention. The position made it an ideal basecamp to visit the various locations, beaches and natural reserves of Devon and Dorset. We are definitely coming back!’

Jody
A traditional style farm cottage, plenty of space and very clean, set in a beautiful quiet location in the countryside. We were provided with everything we needed, including logs for the fire (actually we didn't need these as the cottage was well heated) extra blankets and towels. Enjoyed a peaceful morning walk along the country lanes with my daughter, we saw tiny baby lambs in the barn next door, wild rabbits in the field, pheasants and horses. Beautiful spot! Alison was very helpful and on hand to answer any queries.​

Andrew 
Alison was great with communication before we arrived and arranged riding lessons for us - the stables are opposite the house. House itself was very clean and well equipped and right in the middle of the Devon countryside.

James 
Alison's place was great. It had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The log burner made it especially cosy and the surrounding area is beautiful. We would have loved to have stayed longer. Highly recommended!

Jane & Paul 
Thank you Alison & family for providing us with such a wonderful experience.  Beautiful horses and dogs. We love you Cookie! I am sure we will be back soon!

Cilla & Dave Johnson 
Excellent accommodation in a superb setting, throw in a riding lesson... Top job! Thank you Alison & family.

Shobi 
Cute cottage stay in a dry beautiful part of the UK.  Our daughter enjoyed the horse riding lessons on site and Alison was very hospitable.

The Galssi Family  
Thank you for hosting us in your cottage, we had a lovely stay and our daughter really enjoyed the horse riding.

The Davies Family, Northamptonshire 
We booked this beautiful cottage very last minute and Alison was so lovely and helpful.  We have all enjoyed the farm with the gorgeous horses and kittens.  Would definitely recommend, nothing is too much trouble.  Delightful place 10/10

The Knusel Family
We have had a wonderful time in this lovely cottage.  The children loved the horses and we loved the surroundings.  Thanks a lot for everything!

Nicola K. 
A very nice cottage in the middle of a riding farm with great views over the countryside! Very nice and attentive rental!  Wonderful, relaxing oasis in Devon!

Jan L. Holland 
English Countryside.  We had a great time in Devon. Property was nice.

Aidan, John and family, Melbourne, Australia 
Thanks for sharing this idyllic location with us.  It's been the perfect start to our European holiday.

John M. 
Lovely place in an idyllic setting.  A great place to visit and a great launching pad for the region. The house was very comfortable and Alison a very good host. 

Kieran E.London  
Superb setting, lovely hosts. Country cottage on a working farm/stables. Warm and cosy. Kids loved making friends with all of the horses.  Had a fantastic stay as the cold weather drew in. Exhilarating walks around the grounds and close to the sea and Donkey Sactuary.

Deborah, Harry & Andrew, 
We have had a lovely holiday here. Glorious weather for the time of year and
a lovely welcome back (as usual :))

The Moss Family, Hull 
Alison & family have been most welcoming and kind. We have had a wonderful
holiday exploring this delightful area. Loved the riding, fab weather too! We
will return.

Family Knorr, Germany 
We enjoyed a lovely week at this idyllic place. We hope to come back again.

Dave & Geraldine Barton-Bouchet & family, Nottingham 
We enjoyed a lovely week despite changeable weather. Fantasic for the girls in
particular. Cookie(1) a big favourite. May well be back.

The Saunders Family, Bramley  -  Coming regularly for 12years plus!
Another enjoyable holiday topped with brilliant weather. See you next year!

Colin M. 
A wonderful base to explore the Devon Countryside We loved Stable Cottage and had a great week. The weather was very kind, and the stunning countryside was shown off to best advantage. It felt a real privilege to be able to stay in such a beautiful part of the world. The riding lessons we had were really encouraging and safe for us as inexperienced riders and included a hack in the nearby fields and lanes. The family were very friendly, and helped with hints about good local walks, also places to visit in the area. The overall location of the cottage was great for exploring East Devon – we could get to lots of places that were within 30 to 40 minutes' drive. We hope to visit Devenish Pitt again soon!

The Hindle Family, Fleet
Idyllic. A joyous week.

DAVID H, Hampshire 
Idyllic. In the depth of wonderful countryside with magnificent views yet only a few minutes from either Honiton or the Dorset/Devon coast this cottage is a joy. Our grandchildren loved the horses and being around the activities of the riding school.

Kai-Uwl, Liane, Jasmin & Tris, Germany 
It was a very beautiful time. During the holiday we enjoyed the country walks.
The children were happy with the horses and learnt a little bit more of English.
All the best wishes.

The Farrer Family, Orpington, Kent 
We have again very much enjoyed our holiday – in superb weather! We’ve
been very cosy & comfortable and all – including Elizabeth- enjoyed the lovely
countryside and beaches. We hope to return again.

Liz, Richard, Jack, Abbie & Joseph
Another wonderful break. Abbie & Joseph loved riding. Thanks for making us
feel so welcome. See you in the summer!

Chris, Joan, Mary & James Kent
Thank you for being so welcoming & looking after us. The cottage is lovely &
beautifully clean. We’ve loved staying here & look forward to coming back.
Very best wishes to you all. Ps thank you for the eggs!

Jon Rich & family, Wiltshire (aka ‘Jon boy!!)
It’s been 20yrs since I was here last as a child and thankfully nothing has
changed! Great to be back and rekindle some great memories. A perfect
venue and base for a Devon holiday. Great to see everyone again. THANK YOU