Guests say
Greenslades is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in a peaceful countryside setting, ideal for families and groups. Guests consistently praise its homely atmosphere, comfortable beds, and excellent facilities, including a secure garden and cosy log fires. The location offers easy access to Exmoor, local pubs, and scenic walks. Thoughtful touches such as homemade cake and milk on arrival are frequently mentioned. While a few guests noted minor maintenance issues and challenges for those with mobility concerns due to steps and a steep drive, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Cleanliness is highly rated, with numerous guests describing the property as spotless, immaculately clean, and well maintained. Only rare minor comments (e.g., a grubby front door glass) were mentioned, but these did not detract from the overall impression.
The cottage's location is widely praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to Exford village amenities and Exmoor walks. Some guests found the driveway steep or the property a little tricky to find, but most found the setting ideal for exploring the area.
Guests consistently highlight the comfort of the beds, spacious rooms, and the warm, homely feel of the cottage. The property is described as cosy even in cold weather, with excellent heating and inviting living spaces.
Facilities are frequently described as excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen, log burners, table tennis, and secure garden. Minor suggestions for improvement include clearer TV instructions, some kitchenware updates, and accessibility for those with mobility issues.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as homemade cake and milk on arrival, as well as helpful communication from the owners and caretaker. Please note that these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This delightful, detached house is ideally situated on the outskirts of the village of Exford, in the heart of Exmoor, in North Somerset. Perfect for those looking to enjoy country pursuits or a quiet rural retreat, this cottage provides a welcoming holiday home with a wealth of character throughout. Features, including two woodburners, one in a feature fireplace, and ceiling beams, seamlessly combine with modern touches such as the range cooker, Smart TV and WiFi access, to provide high quality accommodation. The homely dining kitchen is a warm and cosy place to get-together for a hearty meal of local Somerset produce; after a day out and about exploring the area and buying some delicious ingredients for your evening meal, relax and enjoy each other's company by the glow of the woodburner as you tuck in, and afterwards, retire to the sitting room, where the second toasty woodburner will keep you warm and comfortable well into the evening.
Flexible sleeping arrangements across the four bedrooms mean that a variety of parties can be accommodated, and with two bedrooms boasting en-suite bathrooms, there is an added touch of luxury. Outside, a lovely lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ provide somewhere to sit and unwind after a long walk on Exmoor, plus it's a perfect space for children to let off some steam before bed. The house is on a hill and there are a few steps down from the drive to the back door of the house. With a host of walks, cycle paths and horse riding options on the doorstep, as well as the Exmoor National Park, surrounding in all directions and spanning across Devon and Somerset, you don't have to look far for a new countryside pursuit each day.
Whether you're looking for an active holiday or a peaceful one, this cottage makes the ideal base.
The picturesque village of Exford is situated in the heart of the Exmoor National Park. In a lovely setting by the river Exe, Exford boasts a village green, tea rooms, a village shop, and two traditional inns serving excellent food and drinks
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double with TV and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area and woodburner.
Utility.
Sitting room with double sofa bed and woodburner.
Garage with table tennis.
Oil central heating with woodburners.
Range cooker with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs (one Smart TV) with Freeview, Netflix, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter packs for woodburners included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, Highchair.
Off road parking for 6 cars.
Front, rear and side (enclosed) lawned garden with patio, furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Second dog welcome for £25.00 - this must be booked in.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Torre Cider Farm
Reviews (56)
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Christine
Well equipped/clean/welcoming.would highly recommend. Some people might find the steep steps down to the back door slightly inconvenient, but there is an alternative route down and over the lawn.
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Corrie
The logs for the fire were very much appreciated. The kitchen is well equipped, but most of the pans need to be replaced, we think. The large cooker in the kitchen is a big plus. The beds were comfortable.
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Sara
It is in a delightful location with great views and a lovely garden. The welcome cake was amongst the best we have had and very welcome at the end of a journey. We would definitely consider the property if visiting the area again.