Fernside — Hotel in Mid Devon

My boyfriend and I stayed at Fernside for 2 nights and were blown away. This place really is a hidden gem, tucked nicely into the quit countryside of Devon. Prior to arriving my boyfriend called to check a few things and Linda could not have been more helpful. When we arrived, we were greeted by both Linda and Ian, who immediately made us feel right at home, they showed us around, gave us a breakfast menu from which we could choose the breakfast we'd like the next morning and then took us to our room. After showing us our room, Linda promptly returned with a thermos a fresh milk so we could have a coffee in our room.

The room itself was stunning. A country living style decor, full ensuite bathroom with a separate waterfall shower and claw foot tub. Plenty of nice smelling lotions, fluffy towels and a robe each. Our room came with a TV, matching chest of drawers, dressing table and large dress mirror, wardrobe and king sized bed. Which was unbelievably comfortable!

We arrived late in the evening so it was dark, but in the morning we were met by amazing views of the hills and the garden Linda and Ian keep beautifully maintained. There is also a pond you can walk to, and be sure to give the horses and apple each on your way which Ian will gladly provide from his kitchen.

Lastly, the breakfast cooked by Ian is incredible. On the first morning we both had a starter of yoghurt and fruit, followed by smoked salmon with scrambled egg, home grown tomatoes with homemade bread (baked fresh that morning) all accompanied by a cafetiere a hot filtered coffee. You have a variety of breakfast options on the menu provided on arrival. We had a full English the next morning, all ingredients locally sourced and ordered grown and you can taste it!

Overall, an effortlessly sophisticated experience with personalised touches at every corner. Please give Linda and Ian your business as they very much deserve every penny! As well as every glowing 5 star review they have up on the walls of their beautiful dining area.

Thank you both so much for having us, we will see...

We booked in for our wedding anniversary. Linda and Ian were welcoming and keen to make our stay comfortable with good facilities and a breakfast menu of variety, cooked by Ian to a high standard. Home grown eggs and bread make by our hosts added that extra special touch. In fact, the whole breakfast experience was there to enjoy.|Our room with the balcony gave beautiful views over the Devon countryside and the quiet was deafening. So peaceful and a world away from the usual city sounds.|The ensuite facilities were another plus with clean fittings and space to move around. Nothing was too much trouble from the welcoming smile to general conversation, all was a great experience. Leaving was the hardest part as we could have stayed longer. Alas, All things must come to end. Hopefully, it will be nice to stay again in...

Braved storm Dennis and flooded roads to get to Fernside and we are so glad we did. Lynda and Ian are fantastic hosts and nothing is too much trouble. Every detail has been catered for in their wonderfully refurbished Devon cottage. The room was spotlessly clean with high end furniture, fixtures and fittings. The bed, bedding and towels were also of very good standard and as for the shower....... I would pay just to use that alone. Breakfast was locally sourced and cooked to perfection and included home baked bread, homemade jam & marmalade and even home produced granola! Sausages and bacon were Taste of the West Gold medal winners and they certainly tasted like they were worthy of the accolade. Thank you again for our relaxing stay, we will definitely be visiting you again (maybe in the Summer when the...