Why we love it
What makes Mazzard Farm stand out is its sense of calm abundance: not isolation for its own sake, but a deeply settled piece of East Devon countryside where orchards, gardens and woodland give shape to the day. It feels generous in the old-fashioned way, with space to wander, corners to pause in and a softly social courtyard layout that suits both couples and larger gatherings. The result is a stay that feels grounded, unhurried and quietly companionable.
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About the Property
Set on a former apple farm just outside Ottery St Mary, Mazzard Farm brings together a small collection of cottages around a cobbled courtyard, with 17 acres of grounds beyond. The atmosphere is relaxed and gently rural, with orchard, paddocks, gardens and woodland creating a real sense of room to breathe. It suits travellers who want more than a base: somewhere to settle into between coast days and country walks, or simply to stay put and enjoy the stillness. There is a thoughtful, looked-after feel throughout, and the setting lends itself equally well to low-key family time, solo escapes and get-togethers spread across several cottages. East Devon’s softer, greener side is very much the point here.
Location
Ottery St Mary, East Devon
This part of East Devon has a gentler pull than the county’s busier coastal honeypots. Around Ottery St Mary, the landscape folds into lanes, fields and wooded hills, with an easy-going market-town character at its centre. The Jurassic Coast is close enough for dramatic sea air and long beach walks, while inland Devon offers river valleys, old railway lines and a strong sense of seasons changing. It is a good place for travellers who like variety without hurry: coast one day, countryside the next, with farm shops, pubs and small towns in between.
