Our stay in Plough Cottage could not have been better! If you are considering a stay in Devon, do yourself a favor and book your stay here. The location is perfect; you stay in the quaint village of Kilmington, while being close enough to the A35 to make day trips super convenient. We found there are plenty of local options for groceries, pubs & restaurants- both in Kilmington and nearby Axminster.
The highlight of our stay was the cottage itself. It could not be more perfect. It was not just clean, but IMMACULATE! Take it from someone a bit on the OCD side about cleanliness. It was as if we were the first guests to ever occupy it. Even the windows were spotless. There were no unpleasant odors. The bedding was clean and fresh, as were the towels. The cottage is cosy, tastefully decorated and is not cluttered. There is plenty of storage and hangers. The kitchen is well supplied with just about everything you could need, including a good-quality knife set. A washer and dryer are conveniently available in a separate building for all guest to use, along with a iron and board. Each cottage also has a dedicated parking space. The grounds and garden are lovely and we enjoyed waking up to the sheep in the adjoining fields each morning. A perfectly idyllic setting!
Helen and her charming family live on-site and we had the good fortune to meet them all. They made us feel welcome and at home, and kindly gave us recommendations on local points of interest. We are from the U.S. and spent three weeks in the U.K., and we can unreservedly say that our week at Valley Farm was by far the highlight of our experience! We would highly recommend booking a stay to friends (or anyone, for that matter!) you will not be disappointed!