Why we love it
What makes this stay stand out is its sense of quiet generosity: a handsome old farm building restored with care, set within wide open grounds and looked after by the family who brought the place back to life. It feels settled rather than styled, with the kind of deep comfort that suits long suppers, slow mornings and children disappearing happily outside while the Devon landscape stretches away around you.
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About the Property
Haybarton Cottage sits at Bidwell Farm, an old Devon holding that dates back centuries and has been patiently revived by the same family who still live on site. That history gives the place its character. Formerly a hay store, it now feels spacious and composed, with beams, a wood burner and a farmhouse kitchen that encourages everyone to gather in one place. Outside, the shared grounds are large enough to give the stay a real sense of freedom, and the outdoor dining area makes the most of the panoramic countryside setting. More than anything, this is a place for guests who want the reassurance of thoughtful hosting and the calm of being properly in the country.
Location
Upottery, East Devon
Upottery is part of a gentler side of Devon: rolling farmland, tucked-away lanes and villages that feel largely unchanged by the seasons of tourism. From here, you are well placed to explore East Devon’s market towns, wooded valleys and the Jurassic Coast, yet the immediate appeal is the quiet itself. This is a landscape for unhurried drives, pub lunches, farm shop stops and long walks with wide views. It suits travellers who want access to coast and countryside without staying in the middle of either, returning each day to somewhere properly peaceful.
