Welcome to Pheasant's Roost. Pheasant's Roost was originally built as a barn, but has been tastefully converted to offer accommodation for groups of up to seven people.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x family room with double bed, single bed, double futon sofa bed and mezzanine level overlooking living area, 1 x ground floor double with en-suite (wet room-style shower room with shower, basin and WC). Bathroom with bath with shower over, WC and basin. Fully fitted kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and woodburner. Electric convector heaters with woodburner in sitting room. Electric cooker, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer in communal utility room, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, WiFi, TV, DVD. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Private decked patio with garden furniture. Shared use of main garden with lake and garden furniture. Shared heated indoor swimming pool (available 10am - 6pm and at other times by arrangements). Well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Pubs and shop 3 miles. Note: Due to mezzanine level and unfenced lake, children should be supervised at all times. Note: This property sleeps a maximum of 4 adults and 3 children. Note: Water supply is from a bore hole.
Location
Pheasant's Roost is a detached barn conversion set amid 13 acres of fields and landscaped grounds, on the outskirts of Broadwoodkelly, 3 miles from Winkleigh. The cottage sleeps seven people in two bedrooms which are made up of a family room with double bed, single bed, double futon sofa bed and mezzanine level overlooking living area and a ground floor double with en-suite. To the rear is a private patio, perfect for a spot of al fresco dining in the hazy summer months. Pheasant's Roost is a charming retreat for large families or a group of friends.
Broadwoodkelly is a typical and unspoilt Devon village. Its history can be traced back to an entry in the Domesday Book and it was the site of many historic events during the Wars of the Roses. In the village-centre is a Grade I-listed church that dates back to the 13th Century, with a 15th Century nave. Interesting features of this church include the wagon roof in the porch and another in the nave. The organ that is still used today originally came from Westminster Abbey in 1873. Just down the road is the larger neighbouring village of Winkleigh, which also remains unspoilt and also has some interesting history to be discovered; just outside the village is a now-disused World War II airfield, which played an important role in dropping secret agents behind enemy lines and other secret missions. The old runways and buildings are now only just visible. In addition, the area has a number of stately homes and National Trust properties to discover. The wild beauty of Dartmoor is a short drive away, as is the rugged Devon coastline.
Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
Reviews of Pheasant's Roost
"We liked the peaceful location and surroundings whilst still being central and not too far to travel to coastal areas. The pool was a great feature. Owners are on site and available when needed and very helpful. "
Reviewed by Mr Macdonald on 19/06/2016
"What a find! Pheasant's Roost is a beautiful cottage in the heart of Devon."
Reviewed by Mr Tyrer on 12/06/2016
"The owners were incredibly kind and accommodating. We were welcome to wander freely around the gardens and field and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend Pheasant's Roost."
Reviewed by Mrs Gale on 09/05/2016
"We had a wonderful time staying in Pheasant's roost. The owners were very helpful and made our stay very pleasant. The children loved helping feed the animals and playing with their dogs. The surroundings were beautiful and it's a lovely place to stay! In a great location, with comfortable beds and includes everything you need for a relaxing break. I can't thank Sykes enough for all your advice and kindness in our search to find a property in Devon! We will be visiting you soon! Louise, Ben, Rosie and Ellie "
Reviewed by Miss Hobbs on 21/02/2016
"A very warm and friendly welcome, enjoyed the tea, coffee and cake. A very nice place to stay. Thank you."
Reviewed by Mrs Wilkin on 15/11/2015
"A perfect getaway in beautiful surroundings. Would definitely recommend a stay to anyone looking for peace and relaxation in a warm, comfortable environ. I certainly intend to return soon."
Reviewed by Mrs Jolly on 15/09/2015
"A lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings with very friendly owners."
Reviewed by Mrs Wadlow on 14/09/2015
"A very peaceful location, welcoming host and the children loved the surroundings. Very much out in the depth of the countryside, we enjoyed walks up the lanes, meals in the local pubs and days out to different locations. Really enjoyed it, would recommend to friends and family, and would certainly consider returning ourselves."
Reviewed by Mrs Sherlock on 30/08/2015
"The high standard of the accommodation and location made this a relaxing and a most enjoyable holiday. Did not want to come home! "
Reviewed by Dawson on 19/07/2015
"The property we stayed in was brilliant, also very quiet. "
Reviewed by Mr Holden on 14/07/2015
"The garden was amazing. Loads of space for our 4 year old lab, a trampoline and garden toys for the kids, all in all really relaxing break. The walks just outside the cottage were great to blow the cobwebs away, and the kids could ride their bikes through the lanes without worrying about traffic. The interior was clean and provided a nice space to spend some quality time together."
Reviewed by Mr Aspin on 01/09/2014
"A very well equipped and peaceful place to stay. Owners were very welcoming."
Reviewed by Mrs Fearon on 10/08/2014
"A fabulous and quiet location. We had freedom to use the grounds and BBQ. The owners very friendly, helpful and welcoming. The layout of the accommodation was excellent. We had a lovely holiday and our 2 dogs had a great time. The central position in Devon allowed easy access to both coasts and moors."
Reviewed by Mrs Sillman on 08/07/2014
"It was a lovely setting, comfortable beds, and the overall cottage was beautiful. The garden was lovely. A peaceful setting."
Reviewed by Ms Evans on 17/09/2013
"The accommodation was outstanding. The hosts were lovely, extremely friendly and helpful."
Reviewed by Mr Pert on 03/09/2013
"The gardens were brilliant, a real bonus to staying there. The owners were so nice, they could not have been more helpful and friendly. I could not think of anything I did not like."
Reviewed by Mrs Thistlewood-Cox on 27/08/2013
"Peace and quiet, great surroundings, friendly locals, would not hesitate to stay again."
Reviewed by Mr Parry on 08/08/2013
"Very peaceful location. Enjoyed the wood burning stove in the evenings"
Reviewed by Mr Shaw on 19/06/2013
"We spent a very cosy 4 night break here at New Year. The owners were very welcoming and the accommodation was lovely. Our dogs loved it too."
Reviewed by Mrs Facey on 17/01/2013
"The accomodation was well appointed and so comfortable with all the mod cons and gadgets available - a real home from home. With a beautiful informal garden/lake/smallholding setting, an animal lovers paradise with horses, dogs, cats, chickens and ducks!The hosts couldn't do enough for us, right from the amazing welcome at the start of our stay through to the end. We would definitely recommend Pheasant's Roost to anyone. It was a fantastic stay & so peaceful too!"
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 02/11/2012
"A really interesting cottage in a great location. Super friendly hosts who brought us tea on arrival and pre lit the wood burner. A real home from home, yet always respectful of our privacy. A superb cottage in a superb location, owned and run by a superb couple. We would recommend this cottage to anybody."
Reviewed by Mr Pritchard on 29/10/2012
"The hosts were amazing, they were so friendly and helpful, couldn't do enough for us and the welcome was fantastic as was the property which was cosy, brilliantly equipped right down to toilet rolls! The grounds were wonderful, child and dog friendly with plenty of things for the kids to do. They particularly loved seeing the horses, dogs, chickens and ducks. The peace and tranquillity was lovely too! "
Reviewed by Mrs Hatherley on 26/08/2012
"The property was a real get-away and so peaceful. It was our first experience of a wood burning stove and it made the whole cottage toasty warm. The owners were so kind and helpful and we felt like we had known them for years. We highly recommend this place!"
Reviewed by Mrs Fry on 11/12/2011
"The cottage, owner and location were excellent. My wife and I and our dogs thoroughly enjoyed the break. "
Reviewed by Mr O'Shea on 09/10/2011
"Very relaxed place to stay and we were greeted with tea and biscuits which was lovely!! The inside was very open plan but thankfully we all got on well enough for that to work. The kitchen had everything and you knew that if there was anything you needed (or forgot) that you could just ask! Easy directions to local supermarkets were very helpful and the huge pile of leaflets to local places of interest was fantastic, we even added to it! We visited Dartmoor the most which was about a 50 minute drive away. The fire really does kick out heat making upstairs very hot which is great for drying anything. The most important thing was that our dog (a 2 year old boxer) had a wonderful time."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 16/09/2011
"Beautiful location and so peaceful. The kids were able to roam and the very friendly hosts who must work incredibly hard to keep it that way!"
Reviewed by Mrs McCall on 04/09/2011
"Pheasant's Roost is a beautiful cottage. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We would love to return another time!"
Reviewed by Mrs Hutchinson on 24/08/2011
"We had a lovely holiday in beautiful surroundings. The owners of the property were so obliging and lovely people, hope to go back again."
Reviewed by Mrs Jones on 02/05/2011
"The holiday was perfect, the barn was lovely and met the standards we expected. The children spent most of the time in the garden on the swing and trampoline and the facilities are excellent. From the first minute the owners were 1st class and provided us with a pot of tea and coffee when we arrived and made us very welcome throughout the enjoyable week."
Reviewed by Mr Duerden on 24/06/2010
"We stayed in June09 and actually stayed for more than orignal week booked. The property, surroundings and owners were great and we had a great time. Only down sides for us were firstly location which meant driving for approx 40 mins to get to beach. We knew this when we booked, but didn't get an appreciation of distance until we were driving every day to go somewhere. Having said that coastal properties which didn't look nearly as nice were nearly twice the cost of this lovely place. The second issue we had was with the tap water. It came out orange, which meant we needed to use water filter (provided by the owner) before drinking and when washing clothes it stained some orangy brown. aside from the above we spent a great ten days and our daughters (2yrs and 9 months) loved it. especially all the ducks, horses etc."
Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 04/12/2009
"The garden was lovely with the trampoline and swing for older children. My Grandchildren loved the space to run about."
Reviewed by Mrs Drake on 25/08/2009
"The grounds of the house were amazing and the facilities for kids brilliant.Hosts were extremely nice people."
Reviewed by Mrs Sajdak on 12/08/2009
"Lovely location, well kept property, very friendly, welcoming owners, who live on site. Their dogs were well behaved, there is a lovely duck pond in beautiful gardens. The stove (even in summer!) is a great feature and the house had everything we needed and expected."
Reviewed by Dr Naysmith on 21/07/2009
"Very friendly hosts, and the cottage was set in beautiful surroundings. We were made to feel very welcome."
Reviewed by Mrs Razzell on 01/06/2009
"We had a lovely stay and a warm welcome. The cottage was comfortable and suitable for 4 people and a dog and provided a suitable atmosphere for relaxing in the evening. "
Reviewed by Mr Eggbeer on 08/12/2008
"The scenery, landscaped gardens and the property situation were extremely quiet and tranquil. The hosts were really helpful without being intrusive. We will definitely be returning to Pheasant's Roost. "
Reviewed by Mrs Sheppard on 13/10/2008
"Garden excellent for children with facilities such as swing, trampoline, etc."
Reviewed by Mrs Hall on 15/08/2008
"The peaceful, quiet location was the perfect setting for us to spend a very romantic Valentines together. The patio was the perfect spot to watch sunsets, take in the views of the gorgeous countryside and the spectacular starlit sky. The owners were friendly and helpful, and offered the perfect balance between attentiveness and leaving us to our own devices. We may be using the word "perfect" a lot, but there is no better word to describe this charming abode. We were no sooner home, than we wanted to be back at Pheasant's Roost."
Reviewed by Mr Garlick on 02/03/2008
"We have had an excellent holiday. The location was very restful..."
Reviewed by Mrs Palfreeman on 03/09/2007
"The property was in excellent condition internally and externally. The gardens with duck pond and surrounding area was very picturesque. The owners were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. I would recommend anyone to holiday at Pheasant's Roost and would like to go back myself in the future."
Reviewed by Ms Atkinson on 13/04/2007
"The property was very comfortable, clean and well furnished, everything in the cottage was of a high standard. The owners were very friendly and welcoming, helping in any way they could. The grounds and gardens were well maintained and the pond with ducks was a real bonus. I would definitely recommend this cottage."
Reviewed by Ms Atkinson on 08/04/2007
"Very clean cottage. Owners very nice and helpful. Wonderful eggs waiting for us on arrival and more supplied regularly."
Reviewed by Mr Lenk-Smith on 27/01/2007
"The property is excellently situated in the middle of Devon to be able to make excursions to Dartmoor National Park, to the English Riviera and to the North Devon coast."
Reviewed by Mr Unal on 09/11/2006
"The owners of the property live on site and were largely responsible for making this a wonderful holiday. Friendly, welcoming and generous to a fault."
Reviewed by Mr Rees on 07/11/2006
"The property and the hosts were superb. The Duke of York at Iddlesleigh had superb food and atmosphere. The Torrington 1646 Living Museum is a must. "
Reviewed by Mr Betts on 09/10/2006