Dog Friendly Cottages North Devon - Bratton Fleming

A truly dog friendly holiday experience in North Devon. We offer a spacious single story eco property with 1 bedroom, sleeping 2 (completion due Autumn/Winter 2025). This Eco Lodge provides an ideal space for 1 or 2 adults (Sorry No Children) with or without dogs to enjoy Exmoor and the North Devon area.

Dog Friendly holiday cottage

For many of us a holiday just isn’t a holiday without our canine companion, with this in mind, The Timber lodge has been designed around those with dogs. we make it an adventure for dogs. Within walking distance you'll find an on lead walking area for early morning or late night stroll. For those that need our secure field exclusive to you, you'll find a secure dog walking field which can hired during your stay, this is ideal for dogs that are not great off lead, dogs that are nervous of other dogs or you just need a fun place to exercise and take in the stunning view of Exmoor National Park.

The Holiday Lodge shall be redecorated to include new furnishing etc.. The details below and on the cottage page may change.

Property Key Features:

Detached single storey property
Great views from the lounge/ dining area over looking the Kipscombe Valley
Enclosed garden with hose/wash area, ideal for muddy paws or boots
Utility room with tiled floor and access to garden and parking area
Tiles floors with Underfloor heating throughout with heat provided by an ASHP.
Wood burner in Lounge/kitchen area
Oak King size bed with deep comfy mattress, dressing table.
Spacious bathroom with walk in shower and a bath.
Freesat TV
Free WiFi
Central heating and hot water provided via ASHP
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Access to area's of our 3 acres of land.
Dogs very welcome.

Clicking the link will take you to the kipscombe.co.uk website where you can view more about the NEW Eco lodge

Something for the dogs (facilities follow the link above)

Safe private enclosed garden (4ft fence)
Throws for the sofa and conservatory chairs
Fixed stairgate, helps keep dogs out of the bedroom if needed
Dog waste bins onsite
Outside wash hose
Some doggy treats
Fenced on lead walk area
Excess to our 3 acre paddock

More about the Holiday lodge

This will be run and operate by Darren & Sarah. Once we are nearing completion we shall be ready to take bookings for the 2025/2026 season.

Darren & Sarah have always been into the environment and plan to make this lodge as Eco as they can. No concrete foundations, Air Source heat pump for underfloor heating, car charger, Larch Timber cladding.

They have always been committed to running their business and home to the highest sustainability principles, so our the new holiday lodge is being designed and built with low energy principles at their heart whilst offering guests superb levels of comfort and amenity.

This shall be achieved through a combination of careful design to first minimise energy use, then supply what energy is needed through the most appropriate renewable energy means. It is planned that the new holiday lodge will achieve 'A' rated Energy Performance Certificates by virtue of their energy efficient design, performance and on-site renewables.

Insulation – The property will be a highly insulated and airtight timber frame structure insulated with dense mineral fibre and PIR on the inside to give a very low U-value and to keep the draughts out and the heat in. Insulation is 50% greater than that required by a standard holiday property and ensures that even in the coldest winters we can keep the lodge cosy and warm 24/7.

Daylight – we’ve taken advantage of natural light and heat from the sun through large areas of well insulated glazing to the east and west of the buildings.

Air quality – the lodge will be airtight to keep the draughts out.

Appliances and lights – the lodge use energy efficient appliances throughout with LED lighting, these measures combine to provide comfortable living spaces day and night throughout the year, whilst ensuring the property use less energy than a small flat.

Heat & Power On-site renewables – our own solar PV panels, installed on the south facing roof of our own dwelling, produce over half as much electricity as we need for our home, our EV's, our renewable energy business and the property.

A battery storage system smooths the peaks and troughs of solar production whilst helping to support the grid by exporting power back at periods of peak demand.

Heat and hot water – a Air source heat pump provides both underfloor heating and hot water for the lodge during all months. There will be a highly efficient wood burning stove which takes its combustion air supply directly from the outside to avoid draughty chimneys.

Wood fuel - all firewood is either sourced from our own land or where our stocks run low is sourced locally from wind-blown trees or managed woodland. Kindling is cut from 'waste wood'.

Darren and Sarah are very exited about the new holiday lodge.

Secure dog walking field Nearby

This is within a short walk from the holiday cottage. It can be hired for 50 minute sessions. Discounts if booking more than 1 session per week.

The secure dog field is bookable from 8am to Dusk. You can if you wish choose 8am every morning so that your day is clear for sight seeing. Extra sessions can be purchased if you require. You also have free use of the paddock right near to the cottage.