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It is with relief and apprehension we will be welcoming our lovely guests back again on April 12th. With everything that has happened during this pandemic our guests safety is paramount and we are looking forward to a day when Covid will be a dim and distant memory. Until then we will continue to follow all government guidance stringently. We know that holiday time is precious - goodness knows we ...

Clovelly is such a special place and perfect for a day trip during your stay. It lies approx. 50 mins to the north west of us on the North Devon Coast. Once owned by The Queen, it's picturesque working harbour and steep cobbled streets add to its overall charm. This pretty fishing village dates back to the Iron age where a settlement was sited towards the northwest of the village. Interestingly Cl...

Happy New Year everyone! January is traditionally a time when cottage owners potter around doing odd jobs and a bit of an early spring clean. We at Higher Primrose Cottage are no different. This morning, the Christmas decorations are down and I have ordered a new log burner and new bedroom carpet! I know, get me! The cottage log burner has served us well but it is very old and with the wonderful R...

It is a busy time in the village this week with the Winkleigh Summer Fair in full swing. There has been a fair in Winkleigh since 1262... yes I really did say 1262! I'm sure things look a lot different today. It is a tradition we are rightly proud of. Events run from July 13th - July 21st and you can keep up to date with everything on the fair Twitter feed. For those that don't do social media I'v...

Devon is a beautiful place to visit at any time of the year, but I have to admit, there is something about Autumn as it transitions into winter that makes my fingers tingle. Crisp bright mornings coupled with an array of burnt toffee and rust orange fill almost every vista. You really are spoilt for choice. There has not been too much rain (so far) this year, and the ground has that special crispy...
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