Enchanted Retreats

Enchanted Retreats at West Ford, Devon – Spacious Country Cottages with Indoor Pool & Family-Friendly Grounds

Tucked away on a 27-acre private estate in Ash Mill, near South Molton, Enchanted Retreats at West Ford offers a collection of beautifully converted self-catering cottages – from cosy one-bed boltholes to larger family properties – all surrounded by rolling North Devon countryside. Guests stay minutes from the edge of Exmoor National Park and within an easy day-trip of the region’s sandy beaches, yet enjoy total rural seclusion, dark-sky star-gazing and birdsong mornings.

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Accommodation

• Individually styled cottages (1–3 bedrooms) blend original stone or timber features with modern comforts such as super-fast Wi-Fi, smart TVs and well-equipped kitchens.
• All cottages have private bathrooms; many open onto their own patio or garden space with outdoor seating and a BBQ.
• Bed-linen, towels, heating and welcome goodies are included, so you can settle straight in.

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On-Site Facilities

• Heated indoor swimming pool – bookable by cottage for exclusive family sessions.
• Games room with pool table, table-football and board-games – perfect for rainy afternoons.
• Outdoor play area & trampoline to keep younger visitors busy, plus extensive lawns for football or picnics.
• Dog-friendly (selected cottages) and acres of orchard, woodland walks and a stream for morning strolls.

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Why Stay at West Ford?

• Great for families & groups: spacious cottages, pool, playground and plenty of safe space to roam.
• Countryside tranquillity: watch deer at dawn, enjoy clear-night sky views and complete quiet after dark.
• Central North Devon base: 20 mins to Exmoor, 35–45 mins to Woolacombe, Ilfracombe and Croyde beaches, 30 mins to RHS Rosemoor or the Tarka Trail.

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Practical Info

• Address: West Ford Estate, Ash Mill, South Molton, Devon EX36 4QW
• Parking: Free on-site; EV charge point available.
• Check-in / out: 16:00 / 10:00.
• Booking & Availability: live calendar, tariffs and special offers at westforddevon.com (search “Enchanted Retreats at West Ford Devon”).
• Pets: Welcome in specified cottages (fee applies).
• Accessibility: Ground-floor accommodation and pool hoist available – enquire before booking.

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Conclusion

For travellers wanting the freedom of a self-catered cottage, the convenience of an indoor pool, and a location that places Exmoor, moorland hikes and North Devon’s surf beaches within easy reach, Enchanted Retreats at West Ford provides the ideal countryside base. Spacious homes, family-friendly amenities and peaceful surroundings ensure a restorative stay whatever the season.