Hills Farm Stays

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8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(514 Ratings)

House in East Devon District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this house rental

With panoramic views over the Ax Valley and Jurassic coast, Hills Farm Stays is located within a former 17th-century dairy farm and set in over 100 acres of private countryside.

Amenities at Hills Farm Stays

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

Spa

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Beach access

Garden

Sauna

Accessible Parking

Outdoor Cooking

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of East Devon District

Nearby attractions

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

33.7 mi

Babbacombe Model Village

29 mi

Pennywell Farm

39 mi

Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves

29.2 mi

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Top rated by guests

8.1Excellent

(514 Ratings)

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(514 Ratings)

House in East Devon District

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

Map of East Devon District

Nearby attractions

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

33.7 mi

Babbacombe Model Village

29 mi

Pennywell Farm

39 mi

Kents Cavern Prehistoric Caves

29.2 mi

About this house rental

With panoramic views over the Ax Valley and Jurassic coast, Hills Farm Stays is located within a former 17th-century dairy farm and set in over 100 acres of private countryside.

Amenities

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Wheelchair accessible

Bar

Spa

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Beach access

Garden

Sauna

Accessible Parking

Outdoor Cooking

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

8.1 / 10.0

Excellent(514 Ratings)

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2.0 / 10.0

Disappointing

Good location

No staff around on arrival. Had to walk around and find our name on a piece of paper stuck to door with key in it. This was not communicated to us. Dirty room. Dusty and full of cobwebs. Carpet filthy. Bathroom floor dirty. Tissue pushed in to what I assume are holes in the wall. No staff around to speak to. Reception closed. Advertised as restaurant serving 3 meals a day. Restaurant closed all weekend. We only stayed one night when we had booked 2 nights due to how unclean the place was. Emailed host. No response yet.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely accommodation in a peaceful location

Shower needed to be hotter - only lukewarm.

8.0 / 10.0

Very enjoyable stay with great hosts in a lovely location.

Comfortable accommodation in a beautiful location. We slept well in a good sized double bed.

Nothing major just a few noises during the night, dripping water and no milk for tea.

10.0 / 10.0

Cosy, rustic farmstay.

Lovely cosy rustic room. Nice and warm. Good bathroom with hot shower. Very quiet at night. We slept really well.

Nothing we didn't like .

9.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay

I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful hotel nestled in an old farm setting. The accommodation was extremely clean and comfortable, with a very cozy and comfortable bed. The bathroom had all the amenities we needed and was spotless. The restaurant on site was equally impressive; the staff went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. The food was delicious, and the drinks were reasonably priced. Although the location is a bit remote, it’s only about 15 minutes to the beach, making it perfect for a peaceful getaway. I would highly recommend this place!

9.0 / 10.0

Great place to stay

Having stayed previously multiple times this is always our 1st choice when visiting the area. Rooms are clean, comfortable and welcoming and great for our dog. Communications from the property pre arrival is also great.

Nothing we will be back again

4.0 / 10.0

Won't be returning I'm afraid.

Room was reasonable, if a little cold. Door was draughty.

Arrived in the dark. Instructed in the booking to report to reception. Reception closed, no lights on. Phone number to call went to answer phone. Not obvious which room/property was which in the dark. Waited around in the cold for 15-20 minutes trying to get through. Ended up knocking on the door of another property with lights on. Occupant happened to have a mobile number for owner who informed us that the key would be in the door of the room. No clue as to which one was ours without this information. Fridge was placed near the bed for some reason and it proceeded to whir to life every 30 minutes or so through the night. No a great nights sleep.

8.0 / 10.0

Perfect!

The accommodation was perfect for our large family Christmas break. The open plan living was great for socialising. Plenty of space for us all, and you always felt part of what was going on as the layout meant you could cook, eat and rest in the same area. All bedrooms were large with en-suite so we all had our own space if we needed to get away from each other! Perfect location, space for the dogs to walk and play and plenty of walks in the area.

Hot tub was faulty so we could not have our planned Christmas dip.

7.0 / 10.0

Very grateful they could accommodate me at very short notice when had I nowhere to stay

Brilliant that they were available after Gray Getaway in Axminster cancelled my booking at 3.10pm on Christmas EVE, just 5 hours before I was due to arrive. Room was very warm on a cold stormy night.

The room was very basic, kitchen area was very badly lit, the only seating area was a very basic fold up chair and table. An armchair would have been nice. I’m 6’2” and the shower was tiny but very clean. Towels were thin and ragged. Glad I took my own.

3.0 / 10.0

Amateurish service from what could be a good experience.

Size for numbers booked

- No welcome at all - no one was at the reception, door was locked, nothing in the rooms (not even a “Happy Christmas, hope you enjoy your stay”) - just something to acknowledge the huge Christmas fee would have been nice. The confirmation email said “The keys are at a reception on location. Upon arrival head over to reception and somebody there will take you to your room.” Nope - didn’t happen at all. Even a Christmas Mince Pie would have been a gesture. - No information at all in the accommodation apart from scruffy piece of paper about the “restaurant”. - Worn / scruffy / badly marked bedroom carpets in both rooms - All velux windows filthy - Velux blinds difficult to operate (instructions?) without standing on the bed! - No tea bags yet alone tea pot - No oven gloves! - Front door rattled in the wind. - TV remote control batteries leaked so obviously not working And, no, I was not going to waste my time ringing around trying to find someone, especially when nobody replied to my previous email. I had to follow that up with a call to someone who just answered their phone by just saying “Hello” - come on, say who you are without my having to ask. What sort of “professional service” are you offering?? Obviously poor!

5.0 / 10.0

Basic but clean

Room was very clean

No one there to greet us and give us our keys - just a number taped to the reception door and the number wasn't even correct. Room was very small and very basic

5.0 / 10.0

Average

Clean

The shower was Luke warm not hot The remote control didn’t work There was a dog left in the evening which barked and scratched for over an hour

10.0 / 10.0

A amazing spot for a weekend away to forget the hussle and bustle of life

Property was clean and tidy, with a really comfy bed, The room was kitted out to a high standard

Nothing, everything was perfect

10.0 / 10.0

Very relaxing weekend away.

Very easy to check in. Also easy to talk to before checking in to query a few things.

The apartment was lovely. The facilities are great. The location is so beautiful.

9.0 / 10.0

Very good, would definitely return

Fresh modern and convenient

8.0 / 10.0

A lovely place which is rustic as described, but nonetheless a very pleasant stay.

The location is lovely and the whole place looks so pretty when you drive in and walk around. The restaurant is ideal as, unless you come prepared, there is not a lot in walking distance that we found. The food was good and the hosts really friendly and welcoming. The kitchen area had a microwave, along with utensils plus there was a fridge and of course your own bathroom with a shower and lovely hot water.

The single room accommodation was a lot smaller than the family lodge, which we had stayed in previously. It was quite dark inside and Rustic number 3, where we stayed, had a big concrete mound in the right hand corner which made it feel quite cramped. The bed might need its mattress updating as you did tend to roll into the middle of it, there was a damp smell throughout and overnight we both heard a mouse, but then it is a rural location, so that did not bother us, other than we could hear it and the fridge clicking on and off throughout the night so our sleep was not great, unfortunately. Some of the items in the kitchen were not thoroughly cleaned either which was a little off putting. If we came again, we would try to book the bigger accommodation as that seemed quite a lot nicer as I recall.

7.0 / 10.0

Comfortable enough for a quick stay but noise and poor state of repair let it down

Wonderful scenery, rustic charm from the outside, comfortable beds, staff were very friendly with our children

Bathroom in poor state of repair, shower head attachment broken and water temperature difficult to calibrate. Also our room (The Dairy) is situated right next to a bar area which people use until late. We had fortunately packed ear plugs to allow for an early night’s sleep but that would have been a serious problem and unexpected when staying in the middle of the countryside

9.0 / 10.0

Great place and people

What a lovely place and surroundings, very attentive service, everything nearby - walks, food, drinks. Room was very spacious and comfortable.

Emergency (green) light in the room was really bright making the room light at night which was a bit disturbing for sleep.

6.0 / 10.0

Unmemorable despite convenience and good intentions of staff who we encountered.

Functional and efficient

The whole set up felt bland and formulaic. Nothing really interesting or memorable, or facilitating decent human contact.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely!

The location was beautiful and the accommodation was very comfortable.

The rooms were quite warm, we could have done with a fan in the room.

7.0 / 10.0

Good spot, rustic, friendly.

Clean and comfortable. Good shower room, big bed, easy to find.

Basic "rustic" room had a very small kitchenette, with possibly the noisiest fridges in the world! Woke us up every time the compressor / motor kicked in.

8.0 / 10.0

Beautiful location and building

Lovely location, outside area great

Breakfast wasn’t great, no milk in fridge, slightly expensive

7.0 / 10.0

Staff extremely friendly and welcoming, lovely area

The staff are extremely friendly, very welcoming. Location was fantastic and views were very pretty.

We thought the price was quite high for what it was (paid £180 for a single night). We found the mattress to be quite uncomfortable, expected better given the price

5.0 / 10.0

Disappointing. We were expecting more. Expensive for two poor nights sleep.

Location and outdoor ambience. Breakfast was good but better quality sausages and some yogurt and fruit would have enhanced it.

The mattress was well overdue renewal. It squashed when sat on, was soft and soggy and not comfortable. My wife said that when I moved it bounced her on her side of the bed. Along with bad flat pillows we had poor sleep. We stayed for a specific event nearby and we only needed to sleep so it failed on that point. The photos interior of the room make it look quite spectacular but the reality was quite tired. Grout missing in the bathroom floor, sink shelf tipped forward a bit (and made it awkward to get my head to the sink.wires hanging under the TV. Dust on the wall side of the angled beams. No room servicing unless you specifically ask for it, not even to replenish the few tubs of catering milk they leave for the tea and coffee.

7.0 / 10.0

Lovely views, nice staff, nice restaurant not open Sunday pm

The view the staff the restaurant

Restaurant closed Sunday pm Nowhere private to sit outside.

7.0 / 10.0

Good location and nice breakfast

The location of the property was good. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was very good.

The accommodation was tired and in need of some attention. The carpets had a dog odour about them and were very dirty. There was a considerable amount of dogs with people staying which meant they were in the bar and breakfast room.

5.0 / 10.0

It didn’t put us off from enjoying a lovely family time celebrating my 60th birthday.

Close to the lively town of Lyme Regis

We stayed in the Wagon Shed 8 adults and five children. No highchair even though the property had the ages of the children. No cot but we were told prior we could hire one! The price we paid for the property I think this should have been included not an extra charge! The water was intermittent obviously an air lock somewhere! The kitchen had an Aga stove which made the kitchen so hot we had to leave the kitchen door open would not want to be staying when it’s really hot weather outside! The bedrooms all had small windows with only one that opened slightly due to the height it would have been dangerous to have them opened fully with small children. The showers in the baths in most of the rooms leaked water all over the floors due to the seals on the screens being perished. Check in was just a quick here it is bedrooms upstairs and do you know how to use an Aga. No welcome pack and no communication from staff other than when I asked for an ironing board! Outside area was nice although not accessible from the rear of the property you have to walk around from thr front! We had a barbecue first evening although had to bring our own as the property didn’t have one we could hire! Hot tub was okay although no chlorine in the water so I guess it was just emptied and refilled?

5.0 / 10.0

Below quality for the price that was charged 2 night £616

Location was convenient Size rooms were good but somewhat dark , furniture was average & lack of good quality window coverings but was clean.

Very high price was expecting much better quality & the advertising seemed to indicate more that was on offer eg spa wellness. Restaurant decor basic, food average. Sound proofing not great we could hear people above moving furniture & walking back & forth. Security lighting glared all night into bedroom no black out curtains when raised was offered a mask.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely stay, room was nice and the accommodation is set in lovely surroundings.

Spacious room, lovely surroundings, nice bedding and towels.

The fridge was loud I had to turn it off overnight. The shower controls need some tlc

3.0 / 10.0

Not happy would not return

Nice to have a bar on site

The reception was shut even though we arrived before 7oclock had to find someone to get our key. No information book in room, the room is not serviced each day tea coffee and milk are not topped up. No breakfast menu you can only have a cooked breakfast none of the other items on their on site breakfast menu are available. Place needs updating getting a bit run down very dissapointed not worth the money payed for our stay .

8.0 / 10.0

Really enjoyed our stay and would book again.

Fantastic location, accommodation very characterful, awesome views, great bar on site and enjoyed some lovely food in the restaurant.

Fridge very loud and did need to turn it off before bedtime. Inside very clean but outdoor seating does need the same attention!

8.0 / 10.0

Convenient and very comfortable overnight stay

Simple room with very comfortable bed , nicely set out with small kitchenette

Breakfast starts a little late at 0900 - shower powerful and hot but quite tight and I kept knocking the tap and switching shower off

9.0 / 10.0

Perfect for a big family get together

A great space for a family get together. Perfect outside space for having dinner on warm evenings.

10.0 / 10.0

Fantastic, would stay again.

Comfy mattress. Very very dog friendly. Happy staff

5.0 / 10.0

Meh.

Good location

Tired, mish mash of random furniture. Shower was all over the place! Scorching hot one minute, freezing cold next. Bar that had closed up for the night by 9pm on a Friday night. Tea stained mugs. And a noisy hen party going on until early hours with no one on site to tell them to shut up.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect location to unwind after day of travelling, thoroughly recommend

Stables location, well appointed room, huge en suite, washing machine.

9.0 / 10.0

Nice and relaxing

Friendly service and staff, lovely breakfast and nice place to be at

Nothing rally, only stayed one night but no problems

10.0 / 10.0

Supurb

WOW…what a hidden gem we stumbled upon !!!! The grounds and surrounding areas are very well kept. Steve is very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas and best areas to visit. I found it very relaxing and tranquil. Accommodation was immaculate with high end bedding and mattress…I slept like a dream!!! Breakfast was amazing I had full English but there was loads of other options. I had it both days. Bacon/Egg/mushrooms/hash brown/toast/sausage/tomato It was divine!!! Evening meals Lasagna Duck Pate All meals were fantastic. I found the staff very polite and happy at all times. I’m hoping to go back very soon. Thank you everyone for making my break with my mum a happy one 😊

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9.0 / 10.0

We would be happy to stay longer

The setting was amazing and the rooms and shower brilliant. Breakfast was individually cooked.

The only near town was Axminster which was very sad looking.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely relaxing stay

Friendly staff, lovely surroundings, great to have a bar and food on site, lots of facilities and lovely dog park

Some thinggs were looking a little tired (towels particularly), breakfast didn't seem to be available until after 10 for non-hotel residents

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Yes, this house has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hills Farm Stays. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Hills Farm Stays pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Hills Farm Stays?

We found 21 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.

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House in East Devon District

Reasons to book

Map of East Devon District

Nearby attractions

About this house rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Hills Farm Stays pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hills Farm Stays?

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