Christmas at a Holiday Cottage in Devon

Your Holiday Cottage in Devon at Christmas.

Christmas at Pebblebed Holiday Cottages, Devon

Start a tradition, choose quality time together this Christmas. Spend Christmas with the ones you love in a comfortable home from home, or book later in the year and give the gift of quality time together.

Remove the Christmas stress for the host, celebrate Christmas and New Year away in a converted barn, make the most of the large open plan living and dining areas, and have a Dinner Delivery Service.
Burrows available for Christmas booking. This is the perfect way to celebrate this festive period in your home away from home.

Curl up by the fire with a book, gather round your favorite board games, relax in the hot tub with a glass of your favorite bubbles, you decide. Sit back, relax, unwind, and let the festive feeling fill you with cheer.

Get the adrenaline going on Christmas day; many of the local beaches have a very popular Christmas Day Swim. There are many local beaches to choose from, golden sand, pebbles, red cliffs or white cliffs, etc. Follow the Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Years Day dip in the sea with a warming bubble in your private hot tub or snuggle up by the fire.

Looking for a Holiday Cottage in Devon?

Have a Devon Christmas in your Home from Home in our Holiday Cottages. If you are sleeping 8 we recommend Apple Mill or 6 in Burrows. Alternatively, gather the extended family and book both cottages, sleeping up to 14 people.

Christmas Events Near Us

Our Holiday Cottages in Venn Ottery are located very well located to see dozens for the Christmas Events in East Devon

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market

Mid November – Mid December 2020
Exeter Cathedral, 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, Devon EX1 1HS

A combination of unique location with the stunning backdrop of Exeter Cathedral alongside high-quality exhibitors has established an ‘event’ which is now an integral part of the city center festive celebrations and Christmas shopping experience. Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market was a finalist at the 2018 Exeter Living Awards for ‘Best Event’ and the bar ‘The Cathedral Tavern’ won the award for the best bar.

Exeter is the biggest city in Devon and only 9 miles for the Holiday Cottages in Venn Ottery

Carols by Candle Light

Friday 13th December – 4 pm to 7 pm
The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth

For a special evening of the carol singing by candlelight alongside the resident donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary. Setting the scene and adding a touch of magic to the evening’s proceedings, the sanctuary will be spectacularly illuminated by thousands of candles. Christmas caroling commences at 5 pm in New Barn surrounded by lots of friendly donkeys – who may even join in! The Kitchen restaurant will be open for festive refreshments until the end of the event. The Donkey Sanctuary is located just a couple miles from both, Apple Mill and Burrows, our luxury Holiday Cottages Devon

Visit Father Christmas in Devon.

The National Trust properties and locations in East Devon provide a journey from wild coasts, moorland and curious historic houses to lush gardens and beaches.

Located closely to Apple Mill and Burrows, noted below are a few where Father Christmas can be found.

Killerton House
Castle Drogo
Buckland Abbey
Greenway
Knightshays

Escape to East Devon, have your holiday away at your home from your home, put your feet up, relax in the Cottage and meet Father Christmas.

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Plays and Pantomimes

East Devon and Exeter have a fabulous range of theaters that play a wide range of music and plays. Located a short drive from the Holiday Cottages Apple Mill and Burrows, below are links to some of the East Devon and Exeter Theatre, click through the links to see what is on during your stay with us in Venn Ottery

Exeter Barnfield Theatre
Northcott Theatre
Exeter Phoenix
Exeter Corn Exchange
Exmouth Pavilion

Totnes Christmas Festival

A series of three festive Tuesday evenings in pretty Totnes, with entertainment, shopping, food and lots of fun.

Christmas Shopping Fayre

Westpoint, EX5 1DJ

The largest Christmas shopping event in the South West, Westpoint offers an amazing selection of Christmas present ideas for all the family under one roof.

Christmas Shopping by the Sea

Budleigh Salterton shopping until 9 pm with carols around the Christmas tree and mulled wine.

Budleigh Salterton is located just a couple miles down the River Otter from Apple Mill and Burrows. Budleigh Beach, Devon is a must-visit beach from the Holiday Cottages, especially in the winter, the sound of the stormy sea on the pebbles is spectacular.

Exeter Festival Chorus Carol Singing

Exeter Festival Chorus Carol Singing Exeter Philharmonic Choir ‘Carols in the Cathedral’.

Sam Johnson

20:15 27 Aug 22

Just spent the last week at The Burrows - it is a beautiful cottage: clean, spacious and homely. The location is idyllic and perfect for exploring Devon. Would highly recommend.

Jon Wiegand

13:19 19 Jul 21

Spent a thoroughly enjoyable week in the Burrows which was comfortable and welcoming despite the changeable weather. Sarah and Richard were on hand to make sure we had everything we needed. A great location for exploring the area and the hot tub has the perfect way to end each day. Highly recommended !!!

Alison Fisher

13:23 12 Sep 20

We are just home from a wonderful week in Apple Mill. The house is beautiful and covid secure. It's spacious and a home from home.

Mil K

16:57 17 Dec 19

We have just come back from a stay at Pebblebed Cottage. We rented both Apple Mill and Burrows, both barns are on the same farm in Venn Ottery, East Devon and conveniently located in the countryside and close to the coast. We enjoyed stargazing in the hot tubs and cozy afternoons by the wood burners - both a real treat. Amazing bedding and spacious rooms. Not a detail is forgotten. Thank you very much Sarah!

Chris Puddy

11:23 28 Sep 19

We took all of the rooms at Pebblebed Cottages as we were part of a wedding party. It's a lovely quiet location although not far from the sea and surrounding towns.The accommodation was superb. Privacy if you want it, though the two cottages are side by side, so socialising was very easy. All of the facilities you would expect, plus a woodburner and even a hot tub.Sarah who looks after things is on hand if you need anything, although not at all intrusive. Very friendly and super efficient.

Hanna Green

18:09 26 Sep 19

Just last week a group of us stayed at The Burrows. The space was just as described and exceeded our expectations. The cottage was extremely clean, comfortable, spacious and in a beautiful private setting. Use of the hot tub was a luxury! It had everything we needed and more, with Richard and Sarah being excellent hosts. We would definitely stay again!

Sarah Counsell

14:25 31 Aug 19

Another dreamy stay at Burrows! Truly the only place I can ever feel peaceful. Burrows really is a special cottage, it has a big heart and you feel at home as soon as you open its beautiful white doors. If the hustle and bustle of your daily life is grinding you down, this is the place to be! A true diamond in glorious Devon. Thank you for another wonderful stay Sarah.x

Sarah Frost

13:36 27 Aug 19

Just returned from a fantastic stay at Burrows - high quality, well equipped, comfy beds, very clean and well maintained hot tub plus peace and quiet! Will definitely return.

Clive Scourfield

11:33 06 Apr 18

Beautiful cottages. We stayed in Burrows and couldn’t fault it lovely decor and very clean hot tub !! Surrounding countryside was lovely for walking and very pretty. Would definitely visit again. Thank you.

Christmas at a Holiday Cottage in Devon