Welcome to the serene Hornbeam Country Park, a haven of tranquillity nestled in the East Devon countryside. Here, you'll discover an idyllic retreat from the rush of everyday life, set within a private estate that borders 40 acres of lush woodland.
Choose from an array of modern lodges, each offering a peaceful escape with stunning views over the countryside and the Blackdown Hills. These lodges are designed to accommodate various group sizes, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.
For an added touch of luxury, select lodges come with their own outdoor hot tubs, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Each lodge is equipped with all the modern conveniences you'd expect, including a full kitchen, central heating, and a cosy living area with a flatscreen TV.
Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Devon with a stay at one of these exquisite holiday lodges. Whether you're looking to relax in the comfort of your accommodation or venture out into the surrounding areas, Hornbeam Country Park is the perfect base for your next getaway.
A spacious lodge with one master double with en suite shower room. One double room, one twin room, family shower room. Open plan kitchen and dining area. Doors leading to decking.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.
This contemporary lodge offers a stylish yet practical retreat, ideal for families or small groups seeking a comfortable break together. The lodge features a modern master double bedroom with a private en-suite shower room, creating a calm and relaxing space to unwind. In addition, there is a comfortable double bedroom and a twin bedroom, making it well suited for children or friends sharing.A well-appointed family bathroom provides added convenience, while the bright, open-plan kitchen and living area is designed for easy living, dining and socialising. French doors lead out onto a private decking area, where an outdoor hot tub offers the perfect place to relax and enjoy the surroundings after a day of adventure.Dogs are welcome free of charge, making this an ideal getaway for the whole family, including four-legged friends.Please note: Images are representative and may not reflect the exact accommodation allocated on arrival.
This stylish lodge offers a comfortable and contemporary retreat, perfect for couples, families or friends looking to unwind together. The lodge features a beautifully presented master double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, alongside a spacious twin bedroom, also benefiting from its own en-suite shower room for added privacy and convenience. The open-plan kitchen and dining area creates a welcoming social space, ideal for relaxed meals and evenings in. French doors lead out onto a private decking area, where you can sink into the outdoor hot tub and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Pets are welcome free of charge, making this lodge an ideal choice for those wanting to bring their four-legged companions along for the escape.Please note: Images are representative and may not reflect the exact accommodation allocated on arrival.
This spacious and well-appointed pet-friendly lodge is ideal for families or friends looking to relax and enjoy time together in comfort. The lodge sleeps 4 with a generous master double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room, alongside a bright and spacious twin bedroom, making it perfect for flexible sleeping arrangements. A modern family bathroom adds extra convenience for all guests. At the heart of the lodge is an open-plan kitchen and dining area, designed for easy living, socialising and shared meals. French doors lead out onto a private decking area, providing a lovely outdoor space to unwind and enjoy the fresh air in a peaceful setting.Please note: Images are representative and may not reflect the exact accommodation allocated on arrival.
This cosy and welcoming lodge is perfect for a relaxing break with family, friends or your four-legged companion. It features a comfortable master double bedroom and a cheerful twin room, both designed to provide a restful night’s sleep. A modern family shower room serves the lodge, offering convenience for all guests. The open-plan kitchen and living area creates a warm and sociable space to cook, dine and unwind together, with French doors opening out onto a private decking area. Outside, an inviting outdoor hot tub awaits, ideal for soaking under the stars after a day of exploring. Pet friendly and thoughtfully designed, this lodge allows you to bring your dog along free of charge for the perfect getaway.Please note: Images are representative and may not reflect the exact accommodation allocated on arrival.
Tucked away in a peaceful Devon setting, this boutique and stylish lodge offers the perfect retreat for couples seeking a relaxing escape. Beautifully designed throughout, the lodge features a spacious master double bedroom complete with a contemporary en-suite shower room, providing comfort and privacy. The open-plan kitchen and dining area is thoughtfully laid out, creating a light and welcoming space to cook, dine and unwind together. Large doors open directly onto a private decking area, ideal for enjoying morning coffee or evening drinks. A charming hideaway designed for rest, relaxation and making the most of your Devon getaway. Pets are welcome and we don’t charge extra for them either so the whole family can enjoy a break away together.Please note: Images are representative and may not reflect the exact accommodation allocated on arrival.
This cosy and welcoming lodge is perfect for a relaxing break with family, friends or your four-legged companion. It features a comfortable master double bedroom and a cheerful twin room, both designed to provide a restful night’s sleep. A modern family shower room serves the lodge, offering convenience for all guests. The open-plan kitchen and living area creates a warm and sociable space to cook, dine and unwind together, with French doors opening out onto a private decking area. Outside, an inviting outdoor hot tub awaits, ideal for soaking under the stars after a day of exploring. Pet friendly and thoughtfully designed, this lodge allows you to bring your dog along free of charge for the perfect getaway.Please note: Images are representative and may not reflect the exact accommodation allocated on arrival.
Tucked away in a peaceful Devon setting, this boutique and stylish lodge offers the perfect retreat for couples seeking a relaxing escape. Beautifully designed throughout, the lodge features a spacious master double bedroom complete with a contemporary en-suite shower room, providing comfort and privacy. The open-plan kitchen and dining area is thoughtfully laid out, creating a light and welcoming space to cook, dine and unwind together. Large doors open directly onto a private decking area, complete with a mini hot tub for two - the perfect spot to relax and unwind together after a day exploring Devon. A charming hideaway designed for rest, relaxation and making the most of your Devon getaway. Pets are welcome and we don’t charge extra for them either, so the whole family can enjoy a break away together. Please note: Images are representative and may not reflect the exact accommodation allocated on arrival.
During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Hornbeam Lodge Escape, with real driving times.
Sat nav: EX15 2PE
Ride, drive and operate real diggers, dumpers and other full-size construction machinery at this family-friendly Devon park.
Diggerland is a theme park where children and adults can ride, drive and operate real diggers, dumpers and other full-size construction machinery. The Devon park is in Cullompton, and the whole line-up runs to around 20 rides and drives.
Tip: Check the ride height chart on the Diggerland website before you go, so you know which rides each child can enjoy.
Sat nav: EX1 1EZ
A near-thousand-year-old Gothic cathedral with the longest uninterrupted medieval stone vaulted ceiling in the world.
Exeter Cathedral has stood at the heart of Devon for nearly a thousand years. Its Norman towers and Decorated Gothic interior are topped by the longest uninterrupted medieval stone vaulted ceiling in the world. Inside you can see the 15th-century Astronomical Clock and an early set of misericords, and guided floor tours and audio guides help bring the building to life.
Tip: Head for the Treasures Exhibition tour or a guided floor tour, both included in standard admission, though floor tours are subject to availability.
Sat nav: EX9 7HG
A historic working watermill by the River Otter with an award-winning café, bakery, farm shop and gallery.
Otterton Mill is a working watermill beside the River Otter, near Budleigh Salterton. A mill has stood here since the Domesday Book, and the old workings are free to look round, with a self-guided tour and the water wheel kept turning. Flour is still milled using traditional methods.
Tip: Well-behaved dogs on leads can sit outside or downstairs in the café, but only assistance dogs are allowed in the farm shop, gallery and upstairs café.
Sat nav: EX6 8JQ
A Courtenay family home on the Exe estuary, with Victorian additions, grand interiors and historic parkland.
Powderham Castle is a fortified manor house six miles south of Exeter, on flat ground beside the Exe estuary. The medieval core dates from after 1390, and the house was extended and altered in the 18th and 19th centuries. It has been home to the Courtenay family, Earls of Devon, for centuries.
Tip: The main public entrance gates are in the village of Kenton, so head there rather than to the castle's other side.
Sat nav: TA23 0QB
A small zoo and aquarium inside a Grade II listed 1930s BBC radio transmitting station.
Tropiquaria is a small zoo and animal sanctuary based in and around a repurposed 1933 BBC Radio Transmitting Station at Washford Cross in Somerset. The listed building houses the Reptile House, Aquarium and Nocturnal House, with several acres of outdoor enclosures around it. Outside you can spot animals such as gibbons, ring-tailed lemurs, meerkats, tapir, wallabies and serval.
Tip: Don't leave dogs in your vehicle, as the car park has limited shade; only registered Assistance Dogs are allowed in the zoo.
Sat nav: EX15 3EZ
A Devon woollen mill that has been in continuous production since 1797, with working steam engines and a giant waterwheel.
Coldharbour Mill in Uffculme is one of the oldest woollen mills in the UK, and has been in continuous production since 1797. Once owned by the Fox Brothers textile firm, it is now a working wool museum set across 12 acres of Victorian mill buildings, boilers, steam engines and grounds. Historic England has called it "probably one of the best-preserved textile mill complexes in the country".
Tip: Check the mill's website for current opening days and any event days or workshops before you go.
Sat nav: EX5 3LE
A Georgian family home with a hillside garden, parkland and an Iron Age hill fort on the estate.
Killerton is an 18th-century house near Exeter, cared for by the National Trust and shown as a comfortable family home. Inside, period rooms display a collection of 18th- to 20th-century costumes, and there is a fashion exhibition on the first floor.
Tip: Dogs on short leads are welcome everywhere outside and in the Stables Coffee Shop, but only assistance dogs are allowed in the house and the Kitchen Café.
Sat nav: TA20 4LU
A former Cistercian monastery with a historic house and thirty acres of award-winning gardens on the Somerset border.
Forde Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery, now a family home, with nearly 900 years of history. Inside, you can see surviving monastic parts such as the cloisters, the monks' dormitory and the old chapter house, alongside State Rooms with ornate plaster ceilings and four-poster beds. The house is also known for its Mortlake tapestries, woven from the famous Raphael cartoons.
Tip: Dogs are welcome in the gardens on a short lead, and the nursery and gift shop can be visited without an admission ticket.
Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
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34 reviews from guests who stayed at Hornbeam Lodge Escape
Really enjoyed our weekend here, perfect for a peaceful anniversary getaway, would definitely stay again.
The cottage was lovely and really well placed for what we needed, quiet and peaceful. The hot tub was a definite highlight! Owners were super friendly without being overbearing. They've got it just right!
We had a great stay at this cosy cottage! The place was spotless and well stocked, making us feel right at home. Loved the easy access to dog walks right outside and meeting the farm animals, especially Penelope the pig! The host was super friendly and quick to reply. Definitely coming back, such good value!
We had an awesome stay at this cosy little cottage. Its perfectly tucked away, so peaceful but still close to shops and stuff. The hot tub was such a treat and the underfloor heating made everything super comfy. Rob, Sharon and Bonnie are lovely hosts. Cant wait to return!
We had a lovely short break over half term, though it went by way too fast! Definitely wishing wed booked a full week instead of just Monday to Friday. The lodge itself was one of the nicest places weve stayed in; really comfy and well-kept. The only downside was the lack of facilities on the site, but with so much to do outside, it didnt really matter. We spent our days exploring and theres plenty to see rain or shine. Knightsayers in Tiverton is worth a visit if the weathers good and the woodl and walks are simply beautiful. The Keep in Dorchester and Fleet Air Museum are perfect for history buffs or plane enthusiasts. Wed love to go back!
We had a lovely time at this peaceful spot. Sharon and Robert really go above and beyond, making sure everything's perfect. Its our second stay and honestly, were already planning to come back again soon!
We absolutely loved our stay here! The location is stunning and feels really private, which was perfect for relaxing. The owners are super friendly and always there if you need anything, but they respect your space. The hot tub was a real highlight after a long day cycling-so relaxing! Only thing to keep in mind is that the cottage sits right under Stansteds flight path, so theres quite a bit of aircraft noise. Took us a couple of hours to get used to it, but it didnt ruin our trip at all. Wed definitely return!
We stayed at this lovely cottage and loved how peaceful it was - perfect for us. The hot tub was a real highlight and the owners were so helpful without being intrusive. They really nailed it!
We spent a week here from the 15th to 22nd July with our two little dachshunds and they loved every second. They made friends with other pups in the village of Thaxted, which was adorable to watch. The cottage itself is really charming, especially the hot tub - perfect for those scorching days when the water cooled just right. The hosts were super friendly and made us feel really welcome. It was nice seeing their horses being taken out each day and even though it's near Stansteds flight path, we enjoyed watching the planes land. Would definitely come back!
Really enjoyed our stay here. The garden was perfect for the dog and the hot tub made it extra special. Definitely recommend for couples! Lovely hosts too.
The house was lovely, tucked away in such a peaceful countryside spot. The courtyard with its slate tiles was charming and the hot-tub really made it special. Ideal for long country walks too!
We had a fantastic stay! The owners were super friendly and really helpful when the storm knocked out the power. The place was spotless, warm and well equipped. Our dog loved the garden and we enjoyed the hot tub! Great experience!
Overall, we had a lovely stay! The place was spotless and we were really impressed with the cleanliness. Only minor hiccup was finding an acrylic nail in one bathroom, but it didnt ruin the trip. In fact, two friends booked after seeing our pics and hearing about it!
We had such a lovely stay at this charming cottage. The peaceful spot was perfect for unwinding and the hot tub was a real highlight! The place was spotless with all the essentials. Plenty of scenic walks nearby made it even better. Highly recommend!
The place was really peaceful and perfect for our dog, the garden is totally enclosed too.
Great stay, the lodge was spotless and had all essentials.
Really enjoyed our stay, the weather was lovely and the site was super peaceful. Shops nearby too!
Our stay at the lodge was honestly fantastic. We were in number 15, a spacious three-bedroom thats pet-friendly, with a hot tub and it really felt like a cosy home away from home. The place was modern, well-maintained and had a lovely vibe. We loved how peaceful and quiet everything was, especially when we sat outside with the cushions out on the furniture. The weather was perfect for relaxing outdoors! A little heads up - we did notice there was no hand soap or washing up liquid provided and only one bin liner, so make sure to bring your own. It seemed a bit odd not to have hand soap, maybe an oversight? The cleanliness overall was good, but we did spot some tiny issues like a bit of mould in the grout of the bath and shower panel. Nothing major, but it did knock the score down a tad. We had a toddler with us and although there isnt a play park on-site, theres one within walking distance. We didnt go, as most days we explored the area instead. Theres so much to do! Definitely recommend heading to Canonteign Falls - its a must-see. Just a note, this isnt a site packed with facilities like playparks or entertainment, so youll need a car. The location is quite secluded, but thats part of the charm. All in all, it was exactly what we were after - a peaceful, beautiful break with lovely walks nearby and loads to see within an hours drive. Wed happily come back and would definitely suggest it to friends and family. Great spot!
Really enjoyed our stay, the place was lovely and were already thinking about coming back soon!
We loved this cosy little cottage! Its nicely tucked away for privacy but still close to shops and local spots. The hot tub was a real treat and the underfloor heating kept everything super comfy. Rob, Sharon and Bonnie made us feel right at home. Cant wait to return!
Really enjoyed the walk, the dogs loved exploring the fields and the place was quite charming.
We noticed the coconut cover around the hot tub could use a refresh and some extra length for better privacy, which would make relaxing much easier. Also, the decking rails need a good treat with mould remover, as once the green mould takes hold, its tricky to get rid of. Just some small tweaks that could save hassle later. Its a bit frustrating trying to unwind when youre doing handyman stuff all the time!
Had a really nice weekend here, definitely recommend it for anyone wanting a peaceful anniversary getaway.
Really enjoyed the whole experience, thanks to Sarah and the team.
We had such a lovely stay at this place. Sharon and Robert really go the extra mile to make everything perfect. Its peaceful, cosy and definitely a spot well keep coming back to. Cant wait to return!
Beautiful place, super peaceful and perfect for our dogs with the fully enclosed garden. We loved it!
Really enjoyed our stay, lovely hosts and the jacuzzi made it extra special indeed!
Really enjoyed the quiet surroundings, the Jacuzzi was just perfect!
We needed a quick getaway and it was spot on. The place was lovely, close to cosy pubs and scenic walks. The dog loved it too - didnt want to leave! Definitely coming back soon.
Really enjoyed our stay, the hot tub was perfect after a long day.
We had a fabulous break here as a family of 4. Kids ages 8 and 5 and the dog. The lodge itself was absolutely beautiful and the hot tub was the highlight. The staff are so friendly and welcoming . I arrived super early as my plan was to explore before checking in however my daughter wasn’t feeling well at all and we took the chance to ask if early checking was an option . I couldn’t believe how easy it was I explained the situation and I had my keys in minutes and the little one tucked up in bed . Thank you very much for that . The hot tub was checked everyday by a lovely man who gave us so much information about the best beaches and things to visit . He had a dog named Myrtle that my kids adored. The site itself however in the middle of nowhere is situated in the middle of a housing estate but there is a local shop,Indian restaurant and chippy. Supermarkets are a 15 min drive away . This is an ideal base to stay to visit places . You are 30-40 mins away from nearly every beach. A car is a must if you are staying here and planing to go places as nothing around within walking distance that we found other an a short woodland walk that was full of flies. We booked looking for a quiet chilled experience as we wanted to completely unwind and that is exactly what we got and enjoyed.
Staff very good, always helpful and willing to go out of their way to make sure that everything is okay.
I really enjoyed my staff at hornbeam. We stayed for a long weekend. The lodge was very nice, clean and had all amenities. The site was quiet so if you want a piece full break Hornbeam is an ideal location.
Excellent place for a holiday break, there are many places in the area worthwhile visiting, I highly recommend the donkey sanctuary.
My wife and I will definitely be returning in the future.
