Bedroom area: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Galleried, Double (4ft 6in) Bed. Electric heating, electricity (pre-paid £1 coin meter), bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Rear garden with sitting out-area, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Please note: This property does not have Wi-Fi but has good mobile phone signal.. The Old Telephone Exchange is peacefully situated nearby to the woodland at Mamhead, Haldon Forest and is within a 14 minute drive to the nearest beach at Dawlish Warren. This one-bedroom holiday home is the perfect countryside retreat for a small family, couple or solo adventurer wanting to be near the coast but also with plenty of fantastic walks nearby. The open plan kitchen, living area, bedroom and shower room are located on the ground floor. The kitchen is well-equipped with an electric induction hob, standard microwave, convection oven microwave, fridge/ freezer and a small table and chairs seating two guests. The living area is perfect for relaxing in after a busy day exploring the local area, so kick back and watch a film on the TV with freeview and a DVD player or listen to the stereo. The bedroom area has a double bed and patio doors leading to the garden and it is accessed from the living area via a curtain which can be pulled across. There are also two sofa beds in the living area. The wet room is fitted with an open shower, heated towel rail, toilet and sink. There is a small mezzanine area in the bedroom which has an additional double mattress on the floor, however it isn’t advisable for guests to use this as the staircase is very steep and the headroom is limited. The garden at the back of the property is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee in the sun. It has outdoor seating, a charcoal barbecue and spectacular views overlooking the surrounding fields and the valley below. The garden is partially enclosed however small pets may be able to escape through small gaps.
Guests will most likely spot the nearby wildlife which regularly includes deer, hares and more! With very little traffic passing by and no street lighting, the area is an ideal retreat for stargazing. Supermarkets, restaurants, a fish and chip shop, pub and local shops are just three miles away in the local village of Cockwood. Situated in one of South Devon’s most beautiful areas, you will be able to stroll and explore the nearby woodland, which is just across the field, or enjoy some delightful country lane walks direct from the property. An ideal position for touring South Devon, there is a lovely beach at Dawlish Warren less than 5 miles away, as well as the nearby beaches of Teignmouth, Exmouth and Torbay. The wild bird sanctuary and reserve at Dawlish Warren is nearby, as is rugged Dartmoor, a haven for wildlife, wild ponies and more strenuous walks. The cathedral city of Exeter is a short easy drive and offers a range of popular shops and boutiques, restaurants, theatre, cinemas and other leisure facilities. Close by, there are other attractions to suit all tastes as well as numerous National Trust properties and gardens. The 3,500 acre Haldon Hills Forest Park is just 5 minutes drive away and is criss-crossed with walking and cycling trails for all abilities, perfectly completed by brunch or a luscious slice of cake in the café.
You’ll struggle to fit everything into one visit to The Old Telephone Exchange and you will certainly want to stay time and time again!
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
2 pets welcome.
Please note: Small pets may be able to escape the garden through small holes.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Hotellbekvämligheter
Internet
Tillgängligt i fritidshuset: gratis wi-fi
Parkering och transport
Parkering på området
Sovrum
Lakan tillhandahålls
Sovrum
Badrum
1 badrum
Handdukar tillhandahålles
Underhållning
Stereo
Tv
Utomhus
Grill
Trädgård
Utomhusmöbler
Komfort
Värme
Husdjur
Husdjur välkomna
Anpassning/tillgänglighet
Rökfritt boende
Höjdpunkter i området
Nära havet
På landet
Säkerhetsdetaljer
Ingen kolmonoxidvarnare (värden har angett att det inte finns någon kolmonoxidvarnare på boendet – överväg att ta en bärbar varnare med dig)
Rökdetektor (värden har angett att det finns en rökdetektor på boendet)
Du kommer att få ett e-postmeddelande från värden med info om incheckning och utcheckning.
Informationen från boendet kan ha översatts med automatiska översättningsverktyg
Husregler
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.
Husdjur
Djur är tillåtna
Assistanshundar är välkomna utan avgift
Meddelande från värden: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
Barn och extrasängar
Barn är välkomna.
Evenemang
Inga evenemang tillåts
Rökning tillåten
Rökning förbjuden
Viktig information
Att hålla koll på
Detta boende drivs av en professionell värd. Att erbjuda boende är kopplat till värdens företagsverksamhet eller yrke.
Avgifter för extragäster kan tillkomma och varierar i enlighet med boendets policy.
Statligt utfärdad fotolegitimation och kreditkort, bankkort eller kontantdeposition kan krävas vid incheckning för oförutsedda utgifter.
Särskilda önskemål erbjuds i mån av tillgång vid incheckning och kan medföra ytterligare avgifter. Särskilda önskemål kan inte garanteras.
Fester och gruppevenemang är inte tillåtna på boendet.
Värden har angett att det inte finns någon kolmonoxidvarnare på boendet. Överväg att ta en bärbar varnare med dig på resan.
Värden har angett att det finns en rökdetektor på boendet.
På detta boende finns bland annat följande säkerhetsdetaljer: brandsläckare och förbandslåda.
Boendet hanteras av vår partner Vrbo. Du kommer att få ett e-postmeddelande från Vrbo med en länk till ett Vrbo-konto, där du kan att avboka eller ändra din bokning.
Om du avbokar din bokning kommer värdens avbokningspolicy att gälla. I enlighet med EU-bestämmelser om konsumenträtt gäller inte ångerrätten för boendebokningstjänster.
Om området
Denna stuga ligger på landet och vid havet i Exeter. Vackra naturupplevelser kan du få i området kring Dartmoor National Park och Dawlish Warren naturreservat, och Shaftesbury Theatre och Pavilions Teignmouth teater tillhör de kulturella höjdpunkterna. Topsham Pool och Exeter Phoenix Centre är också värda ett besök. Gå till vår reseguide för Exeter
Hur mycket kostar det att parkera vid The Old Telephone Exchange?
Parkering är tillgänglig på boendet.
Vilka är incheckningstiderna för The Old Telephone Exchange?
Incheckning börjar 14.00.
Vilken utcheckningstid gäller för The Old Telephone Exchange?
Utcheckning sker senast klockan 10.00.
Var ligger The Old Telephone Exchange?
Denna stuga vid havet ligger 4,8 km från Powderham Castle och mindre än en mil från Dawlish Lawn och Dawlish Beach. Red Rock Beach och Shaftesbury Theatre ligger också mindre än en mil härifrån.
Recensioner för The Old Telephone Exchange
Recensioner
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Beautiful location, views across fields and deer for neighbours.
Beautiful location, views across fields and deer for neighbours. Snug and comfortable perfect for a couple. Single track road can be a bit tricky for dog walking so short leads and an eye out for cars. The Anchor at Cockwood is good for beer and food. Only snag we hit with the cottage - the toaster only toasts on one side.
Recension från en partnersida
10/10 Utmärkt
Anola Perry
7 aug. 2025
Lovely place to stay, was a little difficult parking due to some logs being either side of the drive
Lovely place to stay, was a little difficult parking due to some logs being either side of the drive but easily moved out the way.Bed comfy, spacious living area and kitchen. Probably would benefit from a 3 seater sofa instead of 2 seater but there was plenty of seating space with the other 2 chairs although quite low so couldn’t get out of them🤣🤣Kitchen equipped with everything you needed. Clearing out the cupboards would be a bonus as a lot of cleaning equipment there. Overall we would definately stay there again as perfect for our two labradors to wander round the place in the enclosed garden, although no grass but that was fine, gorgeous views, lots of light in the place and very homely.Thankyou🥰
Verifierad recension
6/10 Okej
Rachel
13 apr. 2026
Gillade: Incheckning, kommunikation och annonsens riktighet
We're a couple with a dog who stayed for three nights at this cottage. The host was friendly and sent instructions ahead of arrival, though they weren't always clear, and the faded handwritten notes dotted around the property were easy to miss. A proper welcome guide would be a worthwhile addition.
The location is the real highlight - peaceful, private, and beautifully scenic, with a short drive to the beach. The cottage itself has a charming, quirky character and a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and we slept brilliantly each night.
However, there were a few issues worth noting. Storage was limited, with cupboards full of the owner's belongings leaving little room for guests. The fridge never reached a proper cold temperature, which was a concern. The cottage had a significant number of ladybirds on every window, our belongings, and ourselves, as well as spiders and other insects. Dust was visible on many surfaces, and the bathroom felt persistently cold, damp, and dingy. The shower towels were also too small.
The coin meter - we feel this cost should be factored into the rental price rather than left as an additional expense for guests.
Overall, a great location with real potential. With a thorough deep clean and a few practical updates, this could be a fantastic place to stay.