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Apple Blossom, Devon Heaven Hideaways

Apple Blossom, Devon Heaven Hideaways

5.0
out of 5
Ratings from 15 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.9
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.9
Customer
Service
5.0


Yes, you’ve found it. The perfect place for your next couples’ retreat; and we mean perfect. Private, quiet, beautifully equipped, and spacious; all set within an idyllic countryside location that is literally minutes away from cosmopolitan Exeter. Don’t be fooled by this gorgeous hut’s charm though. With all the amenities and extras you’d expect from a luxury boutique hotel (and more), this is glamping at its best; and while still authentic in its design, you’ll have much more of the ‘glam’ than the ‘camping’ to look forward to.

Like underfloor heating, a fully equipped kitchen with electric hob, Belfast sink and breakfast bar, a modern shower room with heated towel rail, TV with built-in DVD player, Wi-fi, wood-burning stove, and of course a super comfy double bed complete with deep mattress and storage beneath. The setting is pretty special too. Tucked away in the meadow of a South Devon farm, the surrounding landscape is lush, picturesque and tranquil – and if that weren’t idyllic enough, the hut overlooks the river Kenn as it meanders its way along the bottom of the garden. If you’re looking for a spot to enjoy the views and fresh air, a private patio with outdoor dining and bubbling hot tub is just the place, while the addition of a charcoal BBQ (which doubles as a firepit) means you’ll be able to relax in the sunshine while keeping an eye on lunch as it sizzles away.

There are terrific walks in the area as well as the lovely 13th Century Ley Arms pub where you can wine and dine your afternoons away however, Apple Blossom is also within striking distance of the South Hams with its long sandy beaches, tree-lined rivers, and of course towns like Totnes and Dartmouth just waiting to be explored. Within a 15-minute driving radius you can access the coast at Dawlish Warren or Teignmouth or hike the rugged tors and landscape of Dartmoor national park, or for something slightly more cosmopolitan, you can pop into Exeter for a dose of retail therapy and culture, and visit the charming town of Topsham (just 20 minute drive away) to browse independent boutiques, take afternoon tea and relish walks along the River Exe.

Whilst the property is pet friendly, we do recommend that pets are monitored at all times as the outdoors area is not fully enclosed.

Excellent

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Even though the weather was terrible we still had a really nice time. The board games kept us entertained. The hot tub was just perfect, even in the rain! The accommodation had everything you could want and more. Will definitely be returning in the very near future. Ellie was absolutely fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. This is the the perfect place to get away and totally relax.



Mary - Luxury Coastal replied 14 days ago
Hi Mandy, we truly appreciate your feedback! We are so pleased that you had a wonderful time, despite the weather and we love that the board games kept you entertained. Sometimes, the simplest pleasures create the fondest memories. We are delighted that you found the hot tub perfect even in the rain. The owners have put their hearts into ensuring that the accommodation has everything you could want and more. Ellie is a gem! Her dedication and fantastic service make all the difference. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Amazing stay

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Mar 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Couldn’t have wished for it to be any different. Hot tub was incredible and amazing location. Lovely touch with the bread and treats left.



Chloe-The Luxury Coastal Team replied 50 days ago
Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed the amazing location and hot tub. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Beautiful stay.

Review submitted on Wed, 21 Feb 2024
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Host was brilliant, very helpful.
The shepherd's hut was beautifully designed. Location was stunning by the river. Hot tub was awesome will definitely be going back.




Emily - Luxury Coastal replied 64 days ago
Hello Aimee, thank you for leaving such a lovely review. We are so pleased to hear your comments and would love to welcome you back sometime in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Perfection

Review submitted on Wed, 10 Jan 2024
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The shepherd’s hut was spotless, ideally situated, peaceful and a perfect getaway. Just what the doctor ordered.



Fionnuala- Luxury Coastal replied 111 days ago
Hi Jo, thank you so much for choosing to stay with us. We are delighted that you got the relaxing break you deserve. We do hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team

Beautiful place

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Dec 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Second time we have stayed here. It is a lovely place.
Everything you need to have a peaceful break away.
This is our favourite little hideaway




Fionnuala- Luxury Coastal replied 138 days ago
Hi Gemma, thank you so much for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and you are welcome back any time! Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team

Perfect luxury Getaway

Review submitted on Thu, 16 Nov 2023
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A perfect little luxury getaway to relax and forget about the stresses of life.
Great location only a short drive from Exeter, Dartmoor national park, and the quiet seaside town of Dawlish.
Excellent local pub serving outstanding food and beer.




Fionnuala- Luxury Coastal replied 166 days ago
Hi Chris, thank you so much for your review. We are delighted that you loved the lodge and the local area. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team

A week at Apple Blossom ( and boy, did it blossom!)

Review submitted on Sat, 11 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Overall fantastic,very private & felt exclusive. Giving us the perfect place to recharge & unwind. The hot tub was the ultimate attraction for moments of pure relaxation. Only interrupted by the squawking of a night owl on one occasion! The nearby pub,The Ley Arms was exceptional & we both felt a warm welcome on the first day of our arrival, hence we returned twice in the week to savour the culinary delights on the menu!
Other than the excellent locality, we made the most of our visit & travelled to Watcombe Woods/Beach (lots of amazing historical features there), the NoBody Inn at Doddiscombsleigh (blew us away! Go there at Halloween as we did & you won’t forget it) the weather turning into torrential as Storm Ciaron approached, we were offered lodgings at that very late notice, but no! We made it home to Apple Blossom through the lanes, with no street lighting, road markings & intermittent Wi-Fi!!! Anyhow, the hot tub was waiting for us wasn’t it!!! All in all, a really fantastic break away, one which we would definitely be repeating.




Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 167 days ago
Hi Kevin, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your recent stay with us. It is so wonderful to hear you had a fantastic week stay at Apple Blossom and it was the perfect place to recharge! We do hope to welcome you to stay again in the future. Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

Brilliant getaway for tranquil relaxation

Review submitted on Mon, 23 Oct 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Myself and my partner booked a stay for the 2nd week of October and we LOVED it! The hut itself was in immaculate condition and renovated with everything needed to have a comfortable stay. Inside you have a fully functioning kitchen, a nice bathroom and shower, along with a comfortable double bed and TV. Outside, the addition of a hot tub which was heated without fire, was impeccable as it meant at any time we fancied it, we could jump in and just relax. With this, the inclusion of two hammocks and also a BBQ/Fire pit was an added touch as it allowed us to make things like smores, which just added another level to the getaway.
When first arriving at the hut, we had been welcomed with a selection of a few different goodies, such as a flapjack and some other locally made cakes, along with a fresh loaf of bread (we paid extra for) which was a really nice touch. They also included things like coffee pods for the Nespresso machine which was in the kitchen to allow us to have a nice coffee on a morning. As owners of a Nespresso machine, this was just a quality touch and gave us a feeling of home.
Overall, the experience was very, very relaxing and was definitely somewhere we would recommend attending. We would even look to book again for the coming years and are going to recommend to other family members if they want a relaxing UK getaway. Would give this a 5 stars if i could rate it on that basis, however i have given 5 stars on every aspect above as i believe it warrants it.






Fionnuala- Luxury Coastal replied 189 days ago
Hi Will, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely and detailed review. We are thrilled you enjoyed the lodge and it's amenities so much, we would love to welcome you back soon! Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team

Amazing sheppard hut stay

Review submitted on Sat, 02 Sep 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed here for our honeymoon. The property was amazing we had a private area with hot tub, outside dining area and firepit/bbq. The sheppards hut was amazing, a loaf of fresh baked bread, teas & coffee awaited us. The decor was clean and fresh. The whole stay was perfect for us, just wish we booked longer. The host was wonderful and friendly and very helpful with things to do or see in the local area.
Highly recommended.




Hope - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 237 days ago
Hi Colin, Thank you for leaving a review on your recent stay with us. It is so wonderful to hear you had an amazing stay at Apple Blossom for your Honeymoon and that the whole stay was just perfect! We do hope to welcome you to stay with us again in the future! Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team

26/8/2023

Review submitted on Mon, 28 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had an amazing, relaxing time. Just what we needed. Very tranquil, lovely to hear the water and watch nature as we lay in the hammocks.



Mary replied 245 days ago
Hi Sally, thank you so much for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear you had an amazing time, Apple Blossom is a perfect place to relax in such a peaceful setting. We hope to welcome you back again one day. Best wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Relaxing Weekend Away!

Review submitted on Fri, 18 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a beautiful place and location so peaceful and relaxing just what husband and i needed absolutely perfect weekend away. Lovely touch with the bread & cakes on arrival which were yummy! Definitely be back x



Fionnuala- Luxury Coastal replied 256 days ago
Hi Jemma, thank you so much for your review. We are delighted to hear you had a relaxing stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back. Best Wishes, Luxury Coastal.

Fantastic break away

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I can not fault anything about this place. Was all so lovely and exceeded our expectations. Such a lovely peaceful place and we are definitely going to book again.



Katie - The Luxury Coastal Team replied 315 days ago
Hi Gemma, Thankyou for taking your time to make a review on your stay at Apple Blossom. We are so glad to hear you had a lovely peaceful stay and the property exceeded your expectations. Its also really nice to hear you are going to be booking again. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Kind Regards Luxury Coastal

Romantic getaway

Review submitted on Thu, 20 Apr 2023
4.8
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Absolutely wonderful setting and a gorgeous little hut to stay in. The bad weather made no difference to our stay at all and the local bub 5 mins walk away if also lovely.



Mary replied more than 1 year ago
Hi David, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are so pleased to hear you had a wonderful stay and the bad weather didn't stop you from having a lovely time! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again one day. Best wishes, the Luxury Coastal team.

Relaxing Weekend Away

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fantastic weekend at Apple Blossom shepherd's hut. Such a peaceful location with views of a brook and sheep fields on the hill opposite. The hut itself was so cosy, and well provisioned will all amenities provided, as well as a suprise of fresh bread and brownies from a local farm shop. The hot tub was such a treat, made the stay even more relaxing, as we enjoyed our evenings star gazing. The Ley Arms, only a few minutes walk away, was a brilliant country inn with amazing food and well worth visiting. Accessibility was great, minutes away from the Devon Expressway with short drives to the coast or to Dartmoor. We'd highly recommend Apple Blossom to anyone looking for a relaxing week or weekend away, you'll thoroughly enjoy it!



Fionnuala-Luxury Coastal replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Lee, thank you for your review. The property owners will be so delighted to read your lovely comments. We hope to welcome you back one day! Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.

Amazing

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Mar 2023
5.0
out of 5

Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Absolutely amazing it was a valentines surprise for my partner who has a very busy life style I wanted total relaxation an wow it was just that it was perfect in every way he keeps asking when can we return, from the moment you arrive it’s special, sitting in the hot tub an watching the sheep an wild life an hearing the birds was just total bliss, we wrapped up an had breakfast outside to take in the views at night we lite the fire pit cooked a meal an dined under the stars switch the lights off an the sky lights up the star gazing was something else it’s a pretty magical place under floor heating was a bonus and he couldn’t wait to light the log fire.
Locals are very friendly Local pub was lovely and shop within walking distance we literally parked the car and walked to get fresh air an the views are worth it we walked the whole village within a hour.




Fionnuala- Luxury Coastal replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Kelly, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review. The property owners will be delighted to know how much you enjoyed the lodge. We do hope to welcome you back in the future! Best Wishes, The Luxury Coastal Team.