Escape to the heart of Mid Devon with a stay at Orchard Lodge or Woodpecker Lodge, where modern comfort meets countryside charm. Set on a working beef and sheep farm, these welcoming lodges provide a peaceful retreat surrounded by open farmland, rolling hills, and local wildlife. Perfect for couples, families, or small groups, each lodge offers a warm and relaxing atmosphere ideal for both short breaks and longer stays. Conveniently positioned between Tiverton and Cullompton, and just a short drive from Exeter and the M5, the location makes it easy to explore the whole of Devon — from its rugged coastlines to its picturesque villages — while enjoying the tranquillity of a rural setting.
Orchard Lodge
Orchard Lodge features spacious, open-plan living with a comfortable lounge, dining, and kitchen area designed for relaxation and convenience. It includes two bedrooms: one with a double ottoman bed, wardrobe, and chest of drawers, and a second with a king-size zip-and-link bed that can be arranged as two singles, also with its own wardrobe and drawers.
The fully equipped kitchen includes a microwave, four-ring hob with full-size oven and grill, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster, kettle, and slow cooker. The lounge area has a flat-screen Freeview TV, DVD player, corner sofa bed, and a dining table with seating for six. The modern bathroom offers a spacious electric shower, hand basin, WC, and heated towel rail.
Electric heaters ensure comfort throughout, while French doors open onto a west-facing veranda and patio — perfect for watching the sunset. An adjacent lockable utility room provides an additional shower, WC, and fridge, ideal for extra storage. The lodge sleeps four guests, with room for two additional people on the sofa bed (available for an extra charge).
Woodpecker Lodge
Woodpecker Lodge is beautifully designed, offering an open-plan living space with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and sitting area featuring a corner sofa bed and a dining table for six. The master bedroom includes a super-king-size zip-and-link bed (convertible into twins on request) and an en-suite bathroom with a bath, shower over, basin, WC, and heated towel rail. The second bedroom offers twin zip-and-link beds that can also be converted into a super-king-size.
The modern kitchen is fitted with a microwave, four-ring hob, full-size oven and grill, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, toaster, kettle, and slow cooker. A separate utility room provides a washing machine for added convenience. The lodge also has a spacious shower room with a walk-in shower, hand basin, WC, and heated towel rail.
Guests can unwind with eco-friendly underfloor heating, a 50" Smart TV, and free superfast satellite Wi-Fi (140 Mbps). French doors lead onto a west-facing veranda and patio, offering countryside views and beautiful sunsets. The lodge sleeps four, with additional space for two guests on the sofa bed (extra nightly charge applies).
Shared Features
Both lodges include free superfast satellite Wi-Fi (140 Mbps), a selection of books, games, jigsaws, DVDs, and local information guides. Mobile phone signal varies but is generally available nearby. Outdoors, guests can enjoy a fire bowl BBQ with a swinging grill rack, perfect for relaxed dining or cosy evenings by the fire. Seasoned hardwood is available on request.
Exploring the Area
Located on Pound Farm, just a 10-minute drive from the M5 (J28), the lodges sit on the edge of the village of Butterleigh, home to a historic church and a popular inn. The market town of Tiverton, only 3 miles away, offers a range of restaurants, cafés, and independent shops and is famous for its Grand Western Canal.
Both the North and South Devon coasts are within a 40-minute drive, while Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks are less than 20 miles away — making Orchard Lodge and Woodpecker Lodge the ideal base for exploring Devon’s most scenic countryside and coastal attractions.
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