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Unwind off-grid and offline, Swedish bath steaming on the deck, smell of freshly cooked pizza in the air and double hammock. Everything you need, no one to bother you
The Withywindle, hidden in a wild Devonshire meadow,15-minutes walk away from the nearest building, is designed to blend into its rural surroundings and help you do the same. Spend your afternoons lazily constructing pizzas for the Ooni oven outside on the deck, or rustle up meals on the fire pit nearby, should the well-equipped kitchen not cater to your every foodie whim. There are books to peruse and a massive outdoor bath to lie back and pretend to read them in. You can finish the day with a little quiet stargazing wrapped in blankets.
Tina and her partner Adam fled the bustle of the city and have set about living their rural dream with admirable enthusiasm. They’ll leave you a welcome hamper full of local delicacies and some tips on the area, then leave you altogether, to enjoy the peace of land unbroken by nothing more than nearby mooing and a local shoot that occasionally echoes through the hills from November to February. When the hamper runs out, the village of Cheriton Fitzpaine, a couple of miles away, has a great farm shop for stocking up, as well as The Ring of Bells, locally renowned for its delicious food, available for takeaway or eating in their beautiful beer garden. If you fancy venturing further afield, take your pick of coastal paths, Dartmoor’s tangle of trails, the beaches at Croyde and Woolacombe, or the Granite Way, an 11-mile cycle route which you can hop onto at Okehampton Station after hiring bikes there for the day. You don’t even have to argue about who has the bath first when you get there, because it’s big enough for two.
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Essentials
The important stuff
Check in: 3 pm
Check out: 10 am
Please bring suitable footwear with you
Please note the cabin is completely off-grid
The Withywindle is only able to accept small dog breeds, and a maximum of two dogs per stay
This is a farming community with sheep and cattle so if you're bringing a dog, please keep it under control
Access to the cabin is down narrows country lanes that can be muddy and wet in bad weather
All firewood provided
No WiFi
No mobile phone signal
Sleeping arrangements
One large double bed
Extra space available
Space
for 2 pets
no charge.
. Two small dogs accepted. Food & water bowl, treats & towel provided.
Cooking
Gas hob
Small fridge
Fully equipped kitchen
Outdoor pizza oven
Fire pit with BBQ and cooking utensils
Washing
Shower
Flushing toilet
Outdoor double bath on a private deck
Please only use the Eco-products provided as water is treated on-site
Heating, lighting & bedding
Bed linen and towels provided
Wood-burner
Solar lighting
No plug sockets but USB sockets available
Entertainment
Cards
Board games
Books
Bluetooth speaker
Hammock
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Getting there
South Yeo Farmhouse, Poughill, Crediton EX17 4LF
Important information
Due to satnavs giving guests the wrong directions, in order to avoid potholed/flooded narrow country lanes, please follow route to Tiverton, followed by the A396 to Bickleigh, then A3072 to Crediton. At Coffin Tree Cross, signposted Stockleigh Pomeroy and Cheriton Fitzpaine, turn right to Cheriton Fitzpaine. Follow post code in satnav or ‘what3words‘ on arrival at Cheriton Fitzpaine.
What3Words is a new more accurate version of a postcode. This will take you directly to where you need to park so we recommend using this in your Sat Nav, but always remember to look at the owners’ directions too!
By car
From Crediton - take the A3072 heading towards Tiverton. After 2km, take a left turn onto Coffin tree Hill signposted to Cheriton Fitzpaine and Thornesfarm shop. You will pass Thornes Farmshop on your right. Keep going until you get to the centre of Cheriton Fitzpaine, here you'll see The Half-moon pub on your left. Turn right, then take an immediate left into Bary lane. Travel approx 30yds, then take the left turn signposted to Poughill. Carry on straight for approx 1km until the road turns sharply to the left, signposted to Poughill, with a small cottage on your right with a postbox. DO NOT TURN LEFT TO THE VILLAGE, go straight on. The lane here will become narrower and is tree-lined. You will pass The Mill House and Barnon on your left with stables to your right. Keep going, you will come to a small crossroads, with South Yeo Farmhouse on the left corner and a small stone bridge on your right. Keep going straight. You will now see the River Holly on your right, running alongside the lane. Keep going straight for 1/2km until you see a signpost for an unmetalled road and footpath, The Withywindle cabin will be through the gate to your right.
By public transport
The nearest train station is Crediton.
The nearest bus stop is Cheriton Fitzpaine.
The nearest airport is Exeter.
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Food & Drink
At South Yeo Farmhouse
Tea/coffee provided on arrival.
Bread, eggs, milk, bacon & sausages, tomatoes, butter and two bottles of cider also provided.
Local shops
The nearest shop for basics is Cheriton Fitzpaine community shop (15-minute drive/1 hour walk).
Pubs & restaurants
The Ring of Bells - Friendly village pub in Cheriton Fitzpaine with beer garden, absolutely yummy menu, plus takeaway menu. Desserts to die for! Look out for special events. Dog friendly too!
The Cadeleigh Arms - Dog friendly, with a great menu using locally sourced produce. Great Sunday lunch and takeaway menu. Dogs enjoy a homemade treat, cushions to lounge on, their own menu, Pawsecco or doggie ale, plus their own toybox. Need to book.
Sampford Orchards, The Cider works - Oldest working cider mill in the country. Offers Taproom bar, tours and tastings plus pop up restaurants. Great Friday night taproom and pizzas.
The Beer Engine - A working brewery in a 19th century coaching inn. The working microbrewery can be viewed, offers insight into beer making. Offers home-brewed ales, local ciders and beer plus speciality gins. Beers are also available to takeaway. Great food and delicious Sunday lunch.
The Lost Kitchen - Situated next to Knightshayes National Trust property in an old linhay and cider barn. Enjoy walks in the estate grounds followed by great lunches and brunches. Specialises in wood-fired cooking in a rustic environment. Or simply enjoy great tea and cakes.
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Activities
At South Yeo Farmhouse
Country walks right from your door
Enjoy a paddle in the stream
Relax in the outdoor Swedish bath
Places to visit
Crediton town - Holds monthly farmers' markets in the pretty town square, selling locally produced vegetables, cheese, meat etc. The high street has a fantastic deli, butchers, wine shop, bakery, bookshops and coffee shops.
South Molten Pannier market - 70 indoor stalls plus various events throughout the year. Open weekly Thursdays and Saturdays 8.30-1 pm. Great for a rainy day!
Topsham is a historic estuary port with an eclectic mix of specialist shops, antique shops and great places to eat and drink. Park at Star cross further up the estuary and walk along the river bank, wait for the man in the rowing boat to pick you up and row you across the estuary to Topsham or hire bikes at Darts Farm and cycle the Exe Estuary cycle trail.
The Dartmoor Line - The train line to the moors. A 40min scenic journey from Exeter to Okehampton, the gateway to the moors. Pick up the train at Exeter or Crediton- see website for timetable and tickets.
Outdoor & active
Beaches and coastal paths - 90 miles of beautiful coastal paths, enjoy the golden sandy beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton sands plus Braunton Burrows, one of the largest sand dune systems in the UK. The coastal path will take you through pretty Devonshire villages such as Appledore, Instow, Clovelly and Lydford and Lynmouth.
Watersports - Try Surf South West at Croyde Bay for surf lessons, coasteering and paddleboarding.
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Meet your hosts
Meet Tina and Adam
Tina and Adam moved to Devon two years ago from Brighton, where they ran their own catering business. Adam was originally trained at Fortnum & Mason in London and has continued to be a chef/hotel manager all his adult life. Adam loves to cook, the more the merrier! Tina is a woven textile designer and enjoys anything creative. She loves gardening and tending the veggie patch, but hates weeding! She also loves to add to the menagerie of animals living at South Yeo farmhouse, this currently stands at 3 geese, 6 chickens, 1 cat, and 2 rabbits- alpacas maybe on the cards soon! They have 3 grown-up children, Talia, Darcy and Connor and 2 beagles called Peter and Poppy, who you will sometimes see wandering the country lanes. They moved to their 16th century listed farmhouse originally because they wanted to get out of the city, they craved space and fresh air. They quickly fell in love with all Devon has to offer: stunning countryside, beautiful coastlines, the wild moors and their friendly local community. As you can imagine, their very old house needs constant care and attention, so between their house, caring for their animals, tending their vegetable patch and welcoming guests at their beautiful cabin, they are kept very busy!!
Wildlife & the environment
The Withywindle is situated in a peaceful wild meadow of approx one and a half acres. A stream, part of the River Holly, runs around the perimeter of the meadow. It is surrounded by woodland and farmland which mostly houses sheep and dairy cattle. They have an interesting mixture of wildlife including buzzards, red kites, owls, hawks and kingfishers.
The cabin is totally off-grid, they have a biodigester, bore hole and solar panels.
The Withywindle, hidden in a wild Devonshire meadow,15-minutes walk away from the nearest building, is designed to blend into its rural surroundings and help you do the same. Spend your afternoons lazily constructing pizzas for the Ooni oven outside on the deck, or rustle up meals on the fire pit nearby, should the well-equipped kitchen not cater to your every foodie whim. There are books to peruse and a massive outdoor bath to lie back and pretend to read them in. You can finish the day with a little quiet stargazing wrapped in blankets.
Tina and her partner Adam fled the bustle of the city and have set about living their rural dream with admirable enthusiasm. They’ll leave you a welcome hamper full of local delicacies and some tips on the area, then leave you altogether, to enjoy the peace of land unbroken by nothing more than nearby mooing and a local shoot that occasionally echoes through the hills from November to February. When the hamper runs out, the village of Cheriton Fitzpaine, a couple of miles away, has a great farm shop for stocking up, as well as The Ring of Bells, locally renowned for its delicious food, available for takeaway or eating in their beautiful beer garden. If you fancy venturing further afield, take your pick of coastal paths, Dartmoor’s tangle of trails, the beaches at Croyde and Woolacombe, or the Granite Way, an 11-mile cycle route which you can hop onto at Okehampton Station after hiring bikes there for the day. You don’t even have to argue about who has the bath first when you get there, because it’s big enough for two.
Due to satnavs giving guests the wrong directions, in order to avoid potholed/flooded narrow country lanes, please follow route to Tiverton, followed by the A396 to Bickleigh, then A3072 to Crediton. At Coffin Tree Cross, signposted Stockleigh Pomeroy and Cheriton Fitzpaine, turn right to Cheriton Fitzpaine. Follow post code in satnav or ‘what3words‘ on arrival at Cheriton Fitzpaine.
What3Words is a new more accurate version of a postcode. This will take you directly to where you need to park so we recommend using this in your Sat Nav, but always remember to look at the owners’ directions too!
By car
From Crediton - take the A3072 heading towards Tiverton. After 2km, take a left turn onto Coffin tree Hill signposted to Cheriton Fitzpaine and Thornesfarm shop. You will pass Thornes Farmshop on your right. Keep going until you get to the centre of Cheriton Fitzpaine, here you'll see The Half-moon pub on your left. Turn right, then take an immediate left into Bary lane. Travel approx 30yds, then take the left turn signposted to Poughill. Carry on straight for approx 1km until the road turns sharply to the left, signposted to Poughill, with a small cottage on your right with a postbox. DO NOT TURN LEFT TO THE VILLAGE, go straight on. The lane here will become narrower and is tree-lined. You will pass The Mill House and Barnon on your left with stables to your right. Keep going, you will come to a small crossroads, with South Yeo Farmhouse on the left corner and a small stone bridge on your right. Keep going straight. You will now see the River Holly on your right, running alongside the lane. Keep going straight for 1/2km until you see a signpost for an unmetalled road and footpath, The Withywindle cabin will be through the gate to your right.
Bread, eggs, milk, bacon & sausages, tomatoes, butter and two bottles of cider also provided.
Local shops
The nearest shop for basics is Cheriton Fitzpaine community shop (15-minute drive/1 hour walk).
Pubs & restaurants
The Ring of Bells - Friendly village pub in Cheriton Fitzpaine with beer garden, absolutely yummy menu, plus takeaway menu. Desserts to die for! Look out for special events. Dog friendly too!
The Cadeleigh Arms - Dog friendly, with a great menu using locally sourced produce. Great Sunday lunch and takeaway menu. Dogs enjoy a homemade treat, cushions to lounge on, their own menu, Pawsecco or doggie ale, plus their own toybox. Need to book.
Sampford Orchards, The Cider works - Oldest working cider mill in the country. Offers Taproom bar, tours and tastings plus pop up restaurants. Great Friday night taproom and pizzas.
The Beer Engine - A working brewery in a 19th century coaching inn. The working microbrewery can be viewed, offers insight into beer making. Offers home-brewed ales, local ciders and beer plus speciality gins. Beers are also available to takeaway. Great food and delicious Sunday lunch.
The Lost Kitchen - Situated next to Knightshayes National Trust property in an old linhay and cider barn. Enjoy walks in the estate grounds followed by great lunches and brunches. Specialises in wood-fired cooking in a rustic environment. Or simply enjoy great tea and cakes.
Crediton town - Holds monthly farmers' markets in the pretty town square, selling locally produced vegetables, cheese, meat etc. The high street has a fantastic deli, butchers, wine shop, bakery, bookshops and coffee shops.
South Molten Pannier market - 70 indoor stalls plus various events throughout the year. Open weekly Thursdays and Saturdays 8.30-1 pm. Great for a rainy day!
Topsham is a historic estuary port with an eclectic mix of specialist shops, antique shops and great places to eat and drink. Park at Star cross further up the estuary and walk along the river bank, wait for the man in the rowing boat to pick you up and row you across the estuary to Topsham or hire bikes at Darts Farm and cycle the Exe Estuary cycle trail.
The Dartmoor Line - The train line to the moors. A 40min scenic journey from Exeter to Okehampton, the gateway to the moors. Pick up the train at Exeter or Crediton- see website for timetable and tickets.
Outdoor & active
Beaches and coastal paths - 90 miles of beautiful coastal paths, enjoy the golden sandy beaches of Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton sands plus Braunton Burrows, one of the largest sand dune systems in the UK. The coastal path will take you through pretty Devonshire villages such as Appledore, Instow, Clovelly and Lydford and Lynmouth.
Watersports - Try Surf South West at Croyde Bay for surf lessons, coasteering and paddleboarding.
Tina and Adam moved to Devon two years ago from Brighton, where they ran their own catering business. Adam was originally trained at Fortnum & Mason in London and has continued to be a chef/hotel manager all his adult life. Adam loves to cook, the more the merrier! Tina is a woven textile designer and enjoys anything creative. She loves gardening and tending the veggie patch, but hates weeding! She also loves to add to the menagerie of animals living at South Yeo farmhouse, this currently stands at 3 geese, 6 chickens, 1 cat, and 2 rabbits- alpacas maybe on the cards soon! They have 3 grown-up children, Talia, Darcy and Connor and 2 beagles called Peter and Poppy, who you will sometimes see wandering the country lanes. They moved to their 16th century listed farmhouse originally because they wanted to get out of the city, they craved space and fresh air. They quickly fell in love with all Devon has to offer: stunning countryside, beautiful coastlines, the wild moors and their friendly local community. As you can imagine, their very old house needs constant care and attention, so between their house, caring for their animals, tending their vegetable patch and welcoming guests at their beautiful cabin, they are kept very busy!!
Wildlife & the environment
The Withywindle is situated in a peaceful wild meadow of approx one and a half acres. A stream, part of the River Holly, runs around the perimeter of the meadow. It is surrounded by woodland and farmland which mostly houses sheep and dairy cattle. They have an interesting mixture of wildlife including buzzards, red kites, owls, hawks and kingfishers.
The cabin is totally off-grid, they have a biodigester, bore hole and solar panels.
We had the most wonderful off grid stay, with no feeling of compromising. Wonderful accommodation done to a every high standard. It made it very difficult to start the next working week. Perfect!
07/03/2025
Emma
Such a wonderful staycation and honestly was so refreshing not to have loads of technology on and enjoy the peacefulness!
The hamper packs was amazing and really thoughtful and would 100% stay again with my dog Toby and partner Joshua!
23/09/2024
Jessica
We had a wonderful stay at The Withywindle. It superceded our expectations. The hamper was amazing - you don't need to pack breakfast for the first morning!! It's totally off grid but you able to charge your gadgets with the USB ports. There are some bits to keep you entertained like cards. The cabin is stocked with the best quality of everything e.g. bathrobes, bedding, kitchen equipment etc. The outdoor bbq and pizza oven are fab - we had pizza ready made dough in hamper. The outdoor bath is amazing (make sure the drainage is shut when filling it!). Highly recommend this stay!!
18/09/2024
Natalie
Perfect setting - Tina and Adam were very attentive and resupplied us whenever requested. Lovely welcome hamper and great facilities. Would recommend the place.
09/08/2024
steve
A 2 night return visit for the utter tranquillity of this beautiful little cabin. Perfect peace. No tech. But comfortable, hot shower, and with everything you might need, including an incredibly thoughtful welcome hamper of local foods.
05/08/2024
Caroline
We had a lovely stay, so peaceful and our dog loved it
10/07/2024
Georgina
Looking for a place to really switch off and relax I’m so glad I found The Withywindle. It was perfect. Off grid, calm, quiet, set in a pretty meadow, with so many thoughtful touches from the owners. I loved every minute and would highly recommend it.
01/07/2024
Caroline
Loved it, beautiful, peaceful, tranquil spot just what we needed to de-stress. Great facilities, pizza oven, outdoor bath and hammock - three perfect features. Generous hamper on arrival, including home made pizza dough and artisan cider. A perfect, superbly well presented and maintained cabin in a very relaxing and beautiful corner of the world where you can truly unwind and relax.
21/06/2024
Pav
We had a wonderful stay at The Withywindle. Peaceful and a perfect place to unwind and disconnect from the world for a few days.
17/06/2024
Glenn
It was easy to find with the instructions given to us by Tina and Adam. The hamper left was amazing. It was rural enough to get back to nature but closest enough to towns to get anything you needed. The hut was clean and tidy, slot of effort and thought gone into it. Recommend it to friends and family as well as strangers.
01/05/2024
Naomi
We had the most blissfully peaceful stay at the Withywindle. It had everything we needed to be comfortable while experiencing a little off-grid time. Comfy, cosy cabin, beautiful surroundings and dog friendly. We didn't find ourselves wanting for anything, especially with hot water, a full bathroom and kitchen as well. They even provided fresh food and pizza making supplies, as well as having things like yoga equipment, games, books, and charger cables for all things. It was perfect.
12/04/2024
Samantha
We had a wonderful stay at the Withywindle, it has been created perfectly for the getaway where you want to feel disconnected from all the stressful parts of everyday life.
08/11/2023
Erin
Beautiful location, relaxing to be off-grid. The cabin was cosy & very well equipped, the owners had thought of everything for a wonderful stay.
30/10/2023
Sally
Beautifully designed hut, in a very peaceful location, perfect for some off-grid R&R. We had a fabulous weekend staying in The Withywindle, the location was very quiet, and we loved the woodfired hot tub in the evening, looking at the stars. Tina had thought of everything and was on-hand for questions - nothing was too much trouble for her, and she left a wonderful welcome pack which was much appreciated. Would definitely recommend the Ring of Bells pub locally for a cracking Sunday roast.
20/10/2023
Lotte
Our stay at Tina & Adam’s place was absolutely gorgeous, we didn’t want to leave. The hut is in a beautiful field without WiFi or phone signal so you feel totally secluded/at peace and can switch off. We loved the outdoor bath and being able to stargaze, there was also a very thoughtful hamper on our arrival and a lovely pub within walking distance for Sunday lunch (The Ring of Bells). Would highly recommend!
Warning for other guests: As it is down country lanes that are full of potholes and are very narrow I’d just recommend having a suitable car to get there
13/10/2023
Joanna
Lovely peaceful relaxing place to fully unwind and disconnect from the world
06/10/2023
Victoria
The most relaxing calmest stay I needed.
13/09/2023
Kiara
We loved the secluded and peaceful location, starry skies and falling asleep to hooting owls. The cabin had everything we needed & it was perfect off grid time away. Comfy bed, fab hamper and we loved the book selection. It was just what we needed & we will definitely be back.
08/09/2023
Sarah
It was amazing
26/07/2023
Kent
A wonderful little cabin. in its own meadow with a lovely stream and lots of wildlife. Perfect for me as I needed to retreat for a little rest and recovery in nature. Loved it, despite the bad weather. Pizza oven and outdoor bath were fantastic additions to the offer. Very cosy, thoughtfully presented, clean and well equipped. An off grid experience in a peaceful location. Welcome hamper was wonderful. Loved the nature books (Read three due to bad weather). Dog made very welcome with biscuits and bowls. I only wish I could have stayed longer.
14/07/2023
Amanda
Idilic location surrounded by nothing but nature. We felt very relaxed from the outdoor bath and ate delicious pizza from a wood fired pizza oven. Local produce was provided and was yummy! We loved it.
07/07/2023
Alice
We had a truly incredible stay at the Withywindle, we spent our time relaxing in nature going for walks, cooking homemade pizza in the wood-fired oven and watching stars from the outdoor bathtub. My personal highlight was enjoying my morning tea on the patio and simply listening to the birds. It was the perfect opportunity to slow down, appreciate nature and be present.
05/06/2023
Beth
Fantastic location tucked away in Devon, away from the world and a brilliant little cabin amongst the woods by a stream. We all had a fantastic time and our dog absolutely loved running around the field.
05/05/2023
Niall
Absolutely incredible, pure perfection
21/04/2023
Ashleigh
We had the most perfect stay at The Withywindle and loved how every little thing had been considered. The outdoor bath, pizza oven, fire pit and rainfall shower were all such a great addition. We were blown away by the generous hamper of goodies left by the hosts too.
12/04/2023
Polly
We had a magical stay at The Withywindle. The cabin itself was brilliantly kitted out - the bed was so comfy - and we loved all the special features like the log burner, pizza oven and wood-fired bath. The hamper left for us on arrival was full of amazing, local produce which kept us going for the whole stay. The setting was incredibly peaceful (made even better when the sun came out for us), our dog loved exploring the field and it was just the perfect opportunity to properly switch off. Could not recommend it enough.
13/03/2023
Fiona
We had an amazing time, as did our Husky! The first evening we chilled under the stars cooking and eating pizza in the outdoor oven, then the next day we had a 2 hour ramble down country lanes and across fields, before relaxing in the outdoor bath! We saw barely anybody and very few cars drove past, which was lovely. A total disconnect from society and felt very close to nature!
22/02/2023
Mitch
Loved being off the grid no phone signal or wii, it was great to get away from technology for a couple of nights. We throughly enjoyed the hamper that was left, everything was delicious. We visited The Beer Engine, beer was delicious and we came away with 4 pints of beer, which he enjoyed at the cabin. We also went to Belluno for an Italian, food was amazing and delicious, would highly recommend visiting both places. The cabin was peaceful, tranquil, hot shower was lovely. We enjoyed chilling in the hot bath, we took champagne and strawberries to enjoy the experience. Would recommend this lovely tranquil cabin.
15/02/2023
Kerry
We had a brilliant time. The hut was so lovely with lots of thoughtful extras such as a hamper, eye masks etc. The bath was so nice. The most romantic valentines ever.
13/02/2023
Amanda
We stayed here for my partner's surprise birthday weekend getaway and everything was simply perfect! The cabin is beautifully and thoughtfully decorated throughout to the last little detail. We loved our special hamper of treats and made the most of the outdoor bath and making pizzas in the Ooni. The location is remote and the cabin sits in its own field with noone overlooking but it is next to the quiet country track. The hosts have been fantastic at communication and answering our numerous questions. We would love to come back and stay for longer next time!
03/02/2023
Anya
We had a great stay at Withywindle! We were really lucky with the weather, so enjoyed some nice local walks to pubs nearby. The hamper from Tina and Adam including all the gluten free goodies was lovely! Enjoyed using the pizza oven and loved the outside bath staring at the stars! Lovely
18/11/2022
Minna
We had such a lovely stay at the Withywindle! It was everything we were hoping for and we loved spending our first anniversary there. The location is amazing, the cabin was so comfortable and the thoughtful little touches all combine to make it a really special place. Our dog thought it was heaven! We loved cooking on the fire pit, stargazing round the fire and cosy Autumnal evenings eating pizza and drinking the delicious local cider.
14/10/2022
Julia
The location is very remote and just perfect for a proper get away. The cabin is clean, comfortable, warm and has everything you need for you yo relax. The owners are lovely and will go the extra mile to make your stay perfect!
07/10/2022
William
It was brilliant! Everything was exactly as we hoped or better. A prefect balance of luxury and adventure. A kerf romantic getaway.
23/09/2022
Gary
blissful weekend relaxing in the stunning folly
02/09/2022
Jonathon
We stayed at Withywindle for a very quick 2 night break on our return from Devon to Manchester, with our dog Jean. Withywindle is a wonder. Tucked down a secluded lane in the very depths of the countryside, in its own beautiful meadow it has everything one could wish for: peace, quiet, beauty, an outdoor bath, pizza oven, hammock, beautiful kitchen and bathroom, amazing food left by the hosts. The attention to detail means that everything has been thought about: from the eyemasks in case you don't want to wake up with the sun to the Withywindle Ordnance Survey map that allows you to see exactly where you are! We loved it!
15/08/2022
Samantha
It was a wonderful retreat. Completely tranquil and ‘off grid’. The attention to detail was amazing. All the products, food, linen etc was to very high standard, it was a slice of luxury but with the added bonus of being totally secluded in nature. We loved every minute.
12/08/2022
Charlotte
We had a wonderful time at the Withywindle. It was such a magical setting. The outdoor bath was perfect. Pizza oven was amazing. Inside the decor was so beautiful and relaxing. It felt like a very luxurious small space and everything you needed was there. Being so remote was great as you felt like no matter what you do you weren’t disturbing anyone. The location in the hillside was stunning. Tina and Adam left the most amazing welcome pack we’ve ever had, and they really went the extra mile and made sure everything was gluten free as I suffer with an allergy. Nothing was too much trouble for them and we felt like we had the best little holiday because of their thoughtfulness and the design of the hut.
08/08/2022
Daniel
We had an amazing stay at The Withywindle. The hut was in the most beautiful location with not a soul in sight other than the odd sheep or cow. We were super impressed with the high quality and thought that had gone into making our stay as relaxing as possible and really appreciated the farm shop goods in the fridge on arrival. Having our own field to look out over was magical.
15/07/2022
JoJo
Our stay was perfect. It is absolutely beautiful and a perfect place to relax and unwind. We are currently travelling the U.K. in a Motorhome and I booked this as a treat for my husbands 30th birthday and he had the most wonderful time. The cabin is to a very high spec, everything you need is there that you need including lanterns, pizza oven, outside bath, waterfall shower and the coziest bedding. The owners provided lovely local produce accommodating to our dietary needs (veggie), a welcome hamper with yummy goodies and even dog treats for our doggie. Honestly I would recommend Withywindle to anyone needing a switch off from the world.
22/06/2022
Charlotte
I booked two nights in mid-June to celebrate my husband's birthday and it was perfect! We relaxed in the meadow and watched the birds - there's an owl in the field, which was an absolute treat to see! Tina and Adam provided everything we could need, and their welcome hamper was so appreciated. We cooked a cassoulet over the campfire using the lovely local produce provided, and used the Ooni pizza oven to make garlic flatbreads - delicious! There was a heatwave when we stayed, so we used the outdoor bath as a paddling pool during the day and heated it up in the evening so we could soak and watch the stars. I can't wait to return!
15/06/2022
Charlene
Loved it! We were slightly worried about being in the middle of nowhere with no reception but it turned out to feel like a real adventure and it was lovely being off grid for a couple of days. Tina and Adam did a great job of helping us settle in straight away by leaving lots of local tasty produce so we didn’t even have to go out! The cabin is really modern and so charming. It’s really well thought out so that you can have everything you need, despite it being a small space. It was just perfect. The surroundings are amazing, just fields and so quiet. We really got to relax and take a break from the crazy lives we lead in London. Thank you to Tina and Adam. We will be recommending this place.
08/06/2022
Helen
We have had the most relaxing and chilled few days. The welcome basket was very generous and delicious. Eating out suggestions were very good as well. We loved everything about this place: peaceful meadow, relaxing outdoor bath, pizza oven, great shower and the fact that you can read in bed, drink coffee and look outside through the small windows! I would gladly stay there forever!
Just a warning to anyone who will stay there: you'll have such an amazing time, that you would like to bring some of this feeling home :) We already bought the same bedding for our house, the same pizza oven and now looking for outdoor chairs :D
It's a beautiful, luxurious place, with everything you may need to have a relaxing time.
29/04/2022
Karolina
My partner and I went to the Withywindle for our anniversary, and we had the most amazing time. Unfortunately, we just missed meeting our hosts, Tina and Adam, as we arrived a bit later than expected, but we could not have wished for a more beautiful place to stay. They provided a fabulous welcome basket with locally sources goodies, including dog treats for our Shiz-tzu. Lots of local infortmation was provided and the hut had all the amenities you need for the perfect get away.
20/04/2022
Tuppence
Our stay was amazing, the accommodation was even better than expected! The owners were so generous with food that we didn’t need to leave to eat out. A lovely touch was the Easter biscuits and the tag wishing us a happy anniversary. The space was clean and the attention to detail meant that we had everything we needed and more. Would love to stay again!
18/04/2022
Harriet
It was perfect in every way, in nature with a beautiful cabin and hot tub
13/04/2022
Kate
Turning off the track to reach Withywindle, you only hear the sound of the birds and the nearby stream. Stepping into Withywindle it blew me away; everything is decorated to such a high standard. The sliding door opens out onto a deck with an outdoor bath tub; the perfect way to spend an evening alfresco and stargaze. The secluded meadow makes you feel like you have your own slice of the Devon countryside all to yourself. Come rain or shine you will have a great time revelling in the peace and quiet at Withywindle.
18/03/2022
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We had the most wonderful off grid stay, with no feeling of compromising. Wonderful accommodation done to a every high standard. It made it very difficult to start the next working week. Perfect!
07/03/2025
Emma
Such a wonderful staycation and honestly was so refreshing not to have loads of technology on and enjoy the peacefulness!
The hamper packs was amazing and really thoughtful and would 100% stay again with my dog Toby and partner Joshua!
23/09/2024
Jessica
We had a wonderful stay at The Withywindle. It superceded our expectations. The hamper was amazing - you don't need to pack breakfast for the first morning!! It's totally off grid but you able to charge your gadgets with the USB ports. There are some bits to keep you entertained like cards. The cabin is stocked with the best quality of everything e.g. bathrobes, bedding, kitchen equipment etc. The outdoor bbq and pizza oven are fab - we had pizza ready made dough in hamper. The outdoor bath is amazing (make sure the drainage is shut when filling it!). Highly recommend this stay!!
18/09/2024
Natalie
Perfect setting - Tina and Adam were very attentive and resupplied us whenever requested. Lovely welcome hamper and great facilities. Would recommend the place.
09/08/2024
steve
A 2 night return visit for the utter tranquillity of this beautiful little cabin. Perfect peace. No tech. But comfortable, hot shower, and with everything you might need, including an incredibly thoughtful welcome hamper of local foods.
05/08/2024
Caroline
We had a lovely stay, so peaceful and our dog loved it
10/07/2024
Georgina
Looking for a place to really switch off and relax I’m so glad I found The Withywindle. It was perfect. Off grid, calm, quiet, set in a pretty meadow, with so many thoughtful touches from the owners. I loved every minute and would highly recommend it.
01/07/2024
Caroline
Loved it, beautiful, peaceful, tranquil spot just what we needed to de-stress. Great facilities, pizza oven, outdoor bath and hammock - three perfect features. Generous hamper on arrival, including home made pizza dough and artisan cider. A perfect, superbly well presented and maintained cabin in a very relaxing and beautiful corner of the world where you can truly unwind and relax.
21/06/2024
Pav
We had a wonderful stay at The Withywindle. Peaceful and a perfect place to unwind and disconnect from the world for a few days.
17/06/2024
Glenn
It was easy to find with the instructions given to us by Tina and Adam. The hamper left was amazing. It was rural enough to get back to nature but closest enough to towns to get anything you needed. The hut was clean and tidy, slot of effort and thought gone into it. Recommend it to friends and family as well as strangers.
01/05/2024
Naomi
We had the most blissfully peaceful stay at the Withywindle. It had everything we needed to be comfortable while experiencing a little off-grid time. Comfy, cosy cabin, beautiful surroundings and dog friendly. We didn't find ourselves wanting for anything, especially with hot water, a full bathroom and kitchen as well. They even provided fresh food and pizza making supplies, as well as having things like yoga equipment, games, books, and charger cables for all things. It was perfect.
12/04/2024
Samantha
We had a wonderful stay at the Withywindle, it has been created perfectly for the getaway where you want to feel disconnected from all the stressful parts of everyday life.
08/11/2023
Erin
Beautiful location, relaxing to be off-grid. The cabin was cosy & very well equipped, the owners had thought of everything for a wonderful stay.
30/10/2023
Sally
Beautifully designed hut, in a very peaceful location, perfect for some off-grid R&R. We had a fabulous weekend staying in The Withywindle, the location was very quiet, and we loved the woodfired hot tub in the evening, looking at the stars. Tina had thought of everything and was on-hand for questions - nothing was too much trouble for her, and she left a wonderful welcome pack which was much appreciated. Would definitely recommend the Ring of Bells pub locally for a cracking Sunday roast.
20/10/2023
Lotte
Our stay at Tina & Adam’s place was absolutely gorgeous, we didn’t want to leave. The hut is in a beautiful field without WiFi or phone signal so you feel totally secluded/at peace and can switch off. We loved the outdoor bath and being able to stargaze, there was also a very thoughtful hamper on our arrival and a lovely pub within walking distance for Sunday lunch (The Ring of Bells). Would highly recommend!
Warning for other guests: As it is down country lanes that are full of potholes and are very narrow I’d just recommend having a suitable car to get there
13/10/2023
Joanna
Lovely peaceful relaxing place to fully unwind and disconnect from the world
06/10/2023
Victoria
The most relaxing calmest stay I needed.
13/09/2023
Kiara
We loved the secluded and peaceful location, starry skies and falling asleep to hooting owls. The cabin had everything we needed & it was perfect off grid time away. Comfy bed, fab hamper and we loved the book selection. It was just what we needed & we will definitely be back.
08/09/2023
Sarah
It was amazing
26/07/2023
Kent
A wonderful little cabin. in its own meadow with a lovely stream and lots of wildlife. Perfect for me as I needed to retreat for a little rest and recovery in nature. Loved it, despite the bad weather. Pizza oven and outdoor bath were fantastic additions to the offer. Very cosy, thoughtfully presented, clean and well equipped. An off grid experience in a peaceful location. Welcome hamper was wonderful. Loved the nature books (Read three due to bad weather). Dog made very welcome with biscuits and bowls. I only wish I could have stayed longer.
14/07/2023
Amanda
Idilic location surrounded by nothing but nature. We felt very relaxed from the outdoor bath and ate delicious pizza from a wood fired pizza oven. Local produce was provided and was yummy! We loved it.
07/07/2023
Alice
We had a truly incredible stay at the Withywindle, we spent our time relaxing in nature going for walks, cooking homemade pizza in the wood-fired oven and watching stars from the outdoor bathtub. My personal highlight was enjoying my morning tea on the patio and simply listening to the birds. It was the perfect opportunity to slow down, appreciate nature and be present.
05/06/2023
Beth
Fantastic location tucked away in Devon, away from the world and a brilliant little cabin amongst the woods by a stream. We all had a fantastic time and our dog absolutely loved running around the field.
05/05/2023
Niall
Absolutely incredible, pure perfection
21/04/2023
Ashleigh
We had the most perfect stay at The Withywindle and loved how every little thing had been considered. The outdoor bath, pizza oven, fire pit and rainfall shower were all such a great addition. We were blown away by the generous hamper of goodies left by the hosts too.
12/04/2023
Polly
We had a magical stay at The Withywindle. The cabin itself was brilliantly kitted out - the bed was so comfy - and we loved all the special features like the log burner, pizza oven and wood-fired bath. The hamper left for us on arrival was full of amazing, local produce which kept us going for the whole stay. The setting was incredibly peaceful (made even better when the sun came out for us), our dog loved exploring the field and it was just the perfect opportunity to properly switch off. Could not recommend it enough.
13/03/2023
Fiona
We had an amazing time, as did our Husky! The first evening we chilled under the stars cooking and eating pizza in the outdoor oven, then the next day we had a 2 hour ramble down country lanes and across fields, before relaxing in the outdoor bath! We saw barely anybody and very few cars drove past, which was lovely. A total disconnect from society and felt very close to nature!
22/02/2023
Mitch
Loved being off the grid no phone signal or wii, it was great to get away from technology for a couple of nights. We throughly enjoyed the hamper that was left, everything was delicious. We visited The Beer Engine, beer was delicious and we came away with 4 pints of beer, which he enjoyed at the cabin. We also went to Belluno for an Italian, food was amazing and delicious, would highly recommend visiting both places. The cabin was peaceful, tranquil, hot shower was lovely. We enjoyed chilling in the hot bath, we took champagne and strawberries to enjoy the experience. Would recommend this lovely tranquil cabin.
15/02/2023
Kerry
We had a brilliant time. The hut was so lovely with lots of thoughtful extras such as a hamper, eye masks etc. The bath was so nice. The most romantic valentines ever.
13/02/2023
Amanda
We stayed here for my partner's surprise birthday weekend getaway and everything was simply perfect! The cabin is beautifully and thoughtfully decorated throughout to the last little detail. We loved our special hamper of treats and made the most of the outdoor bath and making pizzas in the Ooni. The location is remote and the cabin sits in its own field with noone overlooking but it is next to the quiet country track. The hosts have been fantastic at communication and answering our numerous questions. We would love to come back and stay for longer next time!
03/02/2023
Anya
We had a great stay at Withywindle! We were really lucky with the weather, so enjoyed some nice local walks to pubs nearby. The hamper from Tina and Adam including all the gluten free goodies was lovely! Enjoyed using the pizza oven and loved the outside bath staring at the stars! Lovely
18/11/2022
Minna
We had such a lovely stay at the Withywindle! It was everything we were hoping for and we loved spending our first anniversary there. The location is amazing, the cabin was so comfortable and the thoughtful little touches all combine to make it a really special place. Our dog thought it was heaven! We loved cooking on the fire pit, stargazing round the fire and cosy Autumnal evenings eating pizza and drinking the delicious local cider.
14/10/2022
Julia
The location is very remote and just perfect for a proper get away. The cabin is clean, comfortable, warm and has everything you need for you yo relax. The owners are lovely and will go the extra mile to make your stay perfect!
07/10/2022
William
It was brilliant! Everything was exactly as we hoped or better. A prefect balance of luxury and adventure. A kerf romantic getaway.
23/09/2022
Gary
blissful weekend relaxing in the stunning folly
02/09/2022
Jonathon
We stayed at Withywindle for a very quick 2 night break on our return from Devon to Manchester, with our dog Jean. Withywindle is a wonder. Tucked down a secluded lane in the very depths of the countryside, in its own beautiful meadow it has everything one could wish for: peace, quiet, beauty, an outdoor bath, pizza oven, hammock, beautiful kitchen and bathroom, amazing food left by the hosts. The attention to detail means that everything has been thought about: from the eyemasks in case you don't want to wake up with the sun to the Withywindle Ordnance Survey map that allows you to see exactly where you are! We loved it!
15/08/2022
Samantha
It was a wonderful retreat. Completely tranquil and ‘off grid’. The attention to detail was amazing. All the products, food, linen etc was to very high standard, it was a slice of luxury but with the added bonus of being totally secluded in nature. We loved every minute.
12/08/2022
Charlotte
We had a wonderful time at the Withywindle. It was such a magical setting. The outdoor bath was perfect. Pizza oven was amazing. Inside the decor was so beautiful and relaxing. It felt like a very luxurious small space and everything you needed was there. Being so remote was great as you felt like no matter what you do you weren’t disturbing anyone. The location in the hillside was stunning. Tina and Adam left the most amazing welcome pack we’ve ever had, and they really went the extra mile and made sure everything was gluten free as I suffer with an allergy. Nothing was too much trouble for them and we felt like we had the best little holiday because of their thoughtfulness and the design of the hut.
08/08/2022
Daniel
We had an amazing stay at The Withywindle. The hut was in the most beautiful location with not a soul in sight other than the odd sheep or cow. We were super impressed with the high quality and thought that had gone into making our stay as relaxing as possible and really appreciated the farm shop goods in the fridge on arrival. Having our own field to look out over was magical.
15/07/2022
JoJo
Our stay was perfect. It is absolutely beautiful and a perfect place to relax and unwind. We are currently travelling the U.K. in a Motorhome and I booked this as a treat for my husbands 30th birthday and he had the most wonderful time. The cabin is to a very high spec, everything you need is there that you need including lanterns, pizza oven, outside bath, waterfall shower and the coziest bedding. The owners provided lovely local produce accommodating to our dietary needs (veggie), a welcome hamper with yummy goodies and even dog treats for our doggie. Honestly I would recommend Withywindle to anyone needing a switch off from the world.
22/06/2022
Charlotte
I booked two nights in mid-June to celebrate my husband's birthday and it was perfect! We relaxed in the meadow and watched the birds - there's an owl in the field, which was an absolute treat to see! Tina and Adam provided everything we could need, and their welcome hamper was so appreciated. We cooked a cassoulet over the campfire using the lovely local produce provided, and used the Ooni pizza oven to make garlic flatbreads - delicious! There was a heatwave when we stayed, so we used the outdoor bath as a paddling pool during the day and heated it up in the evening so we could soak and watch the stars. I can't wait to return!
15/06/2022
Charlene
Loved it! We were slightly worried about being in the middle of nowhere with no reception but it turned out to feel like a real adventure and it was lovely being off grid for a couple of days. Tina and Adam did a great job of helping us settle in straight away by leaving lots of local tasty produce so we didn’t even have to go out! The cabin is really modern and so charming. It’s really well thought out so that you can have everything you need, despite it being a small space. It was just perfect. The surroundings are amazing, just fields and so quiet. We really got to relax and take a break from the crazy lives we lead in London. Thank you to Tina and Adam. We will be recommending this place.
08/06/2022
Helen
We have had the most relaxing and chilled few days. The welcome basket was very generous and delicious. Eating out suggestions were very good as well. We loved everything about this place: peaceful meadow, relaxing outdoor bath, pizza oven, great shower and the fact that you can read in bed, drink coffee and look outside through the small windows! I would gladly stay there forever!
Just a warning to anyone who will stay there: you'll have such an amazing time, that you would like to bring some of this feeling home :) We already bought the same bedding for our house, the same pizza oven and now looking for outdoor chairs :D
It's a beautiful, luxurious place, with everything you may need to have a relaxing time.
29/04/2022
Karolina
My partner and I went to the Withywindle for our anniversary, and we had the most amazing time. Unfortunately, we just missed meeting our hosts, Tina and Adam, as we arrived a bit later than expected, but we could not have wished for a more beautiful place to stay. They provided a fabulous welcome basket with locally sources goodies, including dog treats for our Shiz-tzu. Lots of local infortmation was provided and the hut had all the amenities you need for the perfect get away.
20/04/2022
Tuppence
Our stay was amazing, the accommodation was even better than expected! The owners were so generous with food that we didn’t need to leave to eat out. A lovely touch was the Easter biscuits and the tag wishing us a happy anniversary. The space was clean and the attention to detail meant that we had everything we needed and more. Would love to stay again!
18/04/2022
Harriet
It was perfect in every way, in nature with a beautiful cabin and hot tub
13/04/2022
Kate
Turning off the track to reach Withywindle, you only hear the sound of the birds and the nearby stream. Stepping into Withywindle it blew me away; everything is decorated to such a high standard. The sliding door opens out onto a deck with an outdoor bath tub; the perfect way to spend an evening alfresco and stargaze. The secluded meadow makes you feel like you have your own slice of the Devon countryside all to yourself. Come rain or shine you will have a great time revelling in the peace and quiet at Withywindle.
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Agency Terms & Conditions
Except where otherwise specified, we Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Company No 09088366) of Merchants House, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RW act only as an Agent in respect of all bookings we take and/or make on your behalf. As an Agent we act as an intermediary between you and the owner (‘’Owner’’) of the holiday accommodation (‘’Property’’) you will be staying in. We help to arrange reservations and bookings between you and the Owner and take payments from you on behalf of the Owner.
We are only arranging a contract between you and the Owner for hire of the Property and for any other services or arrangement you purchase from the Owner (the “Booking”). This means the legal contract for the Booking is between you and the Owner despite the fact that a payment for the Booking has been made to the Agent. Your contract for the Booking is not with Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Canopy & Stars).
Canopy & Stars is part of the Sawday’s family of companies, a majority employee owned business, 24% owned by a charitable trust and a B Corp. We accept no liability in relation to any contract you enter into in relation to Bookings or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with any Booking.
When making your Booking we will arrange for you to enter into a contract with the Owner, as detailed in clause 1.2 below. Your Booking is subject to these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other specific booking conditions of the relevant Owner(s) you contract with. The Owner’s booking conditions may limit and/or exclude the Owner’s liability to you.
You may decide to make more than one Booking at the same time. The price charged in total for more than one Booking will always equal the prices charged separately for each individual Booking. All Bookings are available to be purchased separately at the same price as they are when more than one Booking is made. This means that any multiple Bookings do not constitute a package as defined in the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.
By making a booking, you agree that:
- You have read these Agency Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them;
- The lead name on the Booking will be the person responsible for the Booking and shall be responsible for paying the deposit and the full price, for making any amendment and cancellation requests and for the payment of any additional charges. The lead name accepts these Terms & Conditions on behalf of all persons in the Booking;
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- You are over 18 years of age and where there may be age restrictions in place, you declare that you and all members of your party are of the appropriate age
The Canopy & Stars online booking system enables Guests to make Bookings 24 hours a day. To confirm your booking, you must pay a 25% deposit (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of your check in date) and the entire Booking will be subject to the cancellation policy as outlined in clause 2 below. The Canopy & Stars telephone booking line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. When using the online enquiry form, for those Properties without online booking, please allow 24 working hours for us to contact you by telephone to confirm the Booking. If we are unable to reach you by phone, we will attempt to contact you by email. We will contact you during Canopy & Stars working hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm). Online or email enquiries will be dealt with in the order they are received, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee reservation of your selected dates until the receipt of suitable payment. Therefore, if possible, we do recommend that you book on the Canopy & Stars website using the online booking system.
1. Booking and payments
1.1 In order to confirm your chosen Booking, you must pay a 25% non-refundable deposit as required (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of the date of your check-in). The deposit is non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.
1.2 Your Booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the Owner will exist when we receive payment of the deposit and send you a booking confirmation on the Owner’s behalf. This Booking confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours and will contain the details of your Booking and of payments made and due. If you have not received your Booking confirmation email within the specified time, please notify us as soon as possible by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk). Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. As we act only as booking Agent, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us.
1.3 Once the 25% deposit has been paid, the full balance payment will be due 10 weeks in advance of your check in. A reminder to pay your balance will be sent to you one week prior to this 10 week date, where applicable, by email. We automatically take the balance payment using the same card as used to make the deposit payment. It is your responsibility to advise us if we should use a different card and to contact us by telephone (0117 204 7830) to arrange for alternative payment method. If the automated balance payment does not successfully go through as there is a problem with your card, such as it is expiring, then we will contact you to try and take alternative payment. If you do not make any payment due to Canopy & Stars by the due date for payment and at the latest within 5 days of this date, then with regret, we will notify the Owner who will cancel your Booking and terminate their contract with you. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 2.3 and 2.4 below. Please note that if you have paid in a currency that is different to the original pricing, we will not be able to guarantee the same conversion rate that was used to convert the deposit payment.
1.4 Except where otherwise advised or stated in the booking conditions of the Owner concerned, all monies you pay to us for a Booking will be held on behalf of the Owner(s) concerned.
1.5 Credit Card payments are processed via Elavon who provide merchants services facilities to Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd.
2. Cancellation by You
2.1 If you have to, or want to cancel or amend your Booking, this request must be sent to us by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk) and will be considered and responded to within two working days of receipt. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your Booking prior to travel. Whilst we will always try to help, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met.
2.2 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your 25% deposit being forfeited. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking.
2.3 All bookings are non-amendable and non-refundable within 10 weeks of your check in date. If you need to cancel your booking within 10 weeks, the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellation should always be in writing to bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk.
2.4 If you need to cancel your booking at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, the 25% deposit will be forfeited. If the booking has been paid in full the balance will be returned to you, minus the 25% deposit. Refunds will be issued in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to book your stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used. Alternatively, if you paid in cash, your refund will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.
2.5 Cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.
2.6 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking, or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.3 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.
2.7 Cancellation insurance is available to purchase from many providers, but will be a third-party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for UK holidays and you must take out personal travel insurance for international holidays, including for illness and cancellation due to Covid-19. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment.
2.8 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.
3. Amendments to your booking, requested by you
3.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.3 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a £50 admin fee detailed in clause 2.5 above.
3.2 If we can fulfil your request to amend your booking, any differences in price as a result of the amendment, will be paid by you in the case of an increase and refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price, e.g. amending your booking from low season to high season.
3.3 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered. The credit can only apply to a stay at the same space as originally booked.
3.3.1 If a date swap is offered, then the Agency Booking Terms and Conditions applied at the time of your original booking will still apply. Therefore, if your date was swapped within 10 weeks of the original check in date, the 10 week cancellation policy set out in clause 2.3 applies to your new stay, even if the new check in date is beyond 10 weeks.
4. Refunds
If a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.
5. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment for any reason. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.
6. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner
We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
7. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control
An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 22). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
8. Complaints & Procedure
We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, if you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the problem at the time. If you do not follow this procedure, there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that the amount of compensation you may be entitled to, may be reduced or negated.
Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk. We will aim to respond within 1 working day to acknowledge your email. We will then review your feedback and investigate the complaint. This may involve discussing your concerns with the owner, revising the website listing for inaccuracies, and reviewing previous guest feedback and internal inspection notes. This process can take time to complete, so please allow approx. 7 working days for a final response.
We also welcome you to fill in our feedback survey which will be sent to you via email the day after you check out. It is important for us to gather as much information as possible about the experiences our guests are having. This is what helps us support our Owner in fulfilling their potential and identifying if anything could be improved.
9. Our Responsibility for your Booking
Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.
10. Your Responsibilities
10.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.
10.2 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners may also require a damage deposit. If so, this information will be provided on the website place page under ‘essentials’.
10.3 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11. Pets
11.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.
11.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.
11.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a property.
11.5 We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property, livestock or vegetation during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
13.1 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
13.2 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, you must contact Canopy & Stars prior to confirming your booking.
14. Group Bookings
Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.
15. Pricing
15.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.
15.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.
16. Information & Accuracy
The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:
(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you
OR
(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded
OR
(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.
17. VAT
Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars may adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
18. Visa, passport and health requirements
Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the international Booking. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
20. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
21. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
22. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control
If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.
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We had the most wonderful off grid stay, with no feeling of compromising. Wonderful accommodation done to a every high standard. It made it very difficult to start the next working week. Perfect!
07/03/2025