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Woodpecker Lodge

Highampton near Sheepwash, Devon (Ref. 1115759)

Customer rating

4.4★

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher

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22 Customer Review(s)

  • Phillip

    “Host was lovely .”

    We arrived early and she allowed us into the property. Lovely and warm. Very cosy. Lovely views. Sadly the windows and sills were dirty. Soap dispensers were empty, one had cracked causing it to leak. The wall mounted heater kept cutting out but central heating was more than adequate .Part of the oven door kept falling off. Fishing lake should be advertised for specialist anglers only. £12 per rod. Road to property is really bad.2 miles of potholes that would rip the bottom off a small car ...

    We arrived early and she allowed us into the property. Lovely and warm. Very cosy. Lovely views. Sadly the windows and sills were dirty. Soap dispensers were empty, one had cracked causing it to leak. The wall mounted heater kept cutting out but central heating was more than adequate .Part of the oven door kept falling off. Fishing lake should be advertised for specialist anglers only. £12 per rod. Road to property is really bad.2 miles of potholes that would rip the bottom off a small car. Sykes are not the cheapest but I don't mind paying a premium for the quality I usually get from them. I'm afraid the details of this property and fishing facilities need to be updated. If you can see through what I have written it is a lovely peaceful place.

    - Phillip, December 2025
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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire
  • Central heating with electric fire
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
  • TV with Freeview
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking available
  • Decking with furniture
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 2.5 miles and pub 1.1 miles
  • Note: Steps up to the lodge, please take care

The property

Sheepwash 2.6 miles.

Tucked away in Devon’s countryside in the parish of Highampton near Sheepwash is Woodpecker Lodge.

This beautifully-presented, dog-friendly lodge benefits from a tranquil location in the countryside, a private decking with furniture overlooking the nearby lake and an open-plan living space welcoming up to four guests, idyllic for families, friends or couples looking for a rural escape.

Cross the threshold into the spacious open-plan living space and unwind on the plush sofas in front of the TV while your partner rustles up a hearty meal in the fully-equipped kitchen.

Enjoy this together at the dining table or if the weather permits, step outside to delight in an alfresco affair at the garden furniture; toast your getaway with a celebratory glass of fizz as the sun sets over Devon.

When the sky darkens, head inside to wash off the day’s adventures in the sleek bathroom before getting some well-earned rest in either the king-size room with en-suite shower room or the twin.

Make unforgettable memories at Woodpecker Lodge.

Note: This property can be booked with Refs: 1068231 and 918821, together sleeping up to 10 guests.

Legge Farm Lodges

Sheepwash 2.7 miles. A group of detached, holiday lodges on a 28-acre fishing farm near Sheepwash, providing fabulous getaways for keen fishermen or wildlife lovers. These rural retreats back onto a small, friendly caravan site, providing a sociable holiday atmosphere. The lodges are open plan and have small, private outdoor seating areas as well as the freedom to wander this beautiful site with wildflower meadows, woodland walks and five sizeable fishing lakes, well stocked with Common, Mirror Ghost and Grass Carp, Roach, Rudd, Bream, Tench and Perch. There is also a wildlife lake where visitors can marvel at the colourful dragonflies, interesting birds and ducks. All guests and day visitors to this farm are provided with a warm welcome by the owners and all the animals; there is always help and advice on hand. It is just a short drive into the nearby friendly village of Sheepwash where you can stock up in the shop or meet the locals for a glass of local brew in the quintessential pub. This part of rural Devon is known as Ruby Country and has some spectacular trails for walking or cycling. Further afield, the stunning North Devon coastline is rich in beaches, so guests at these lovely lodges will have a huge choice of surfing, swimming and rock pool beaches to choose from. Whether you decide to stay on site and relax, or if you’d rather venture out and discover the nearby area, you will be sure to enjoy your stay in this wonderful area.

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About the location

SHEEPWASH

Great Torrington 9 miles; Okehampton 12 miles; Bideford 16 miles; Bude 20 miles.

Sheepwash village is set in the peaceful Torridge Valley in Devon. The village offers a shop and a friendly traditional pub set in the village square, serving good food and locally brewed ales. Sheepwash is ideal for walkers and country lovers, being located in the heart of Ruby Trail Country and within easy reach of the Tarka Trail or the coast. Stroll along the River Torridge where you are more than likely to spot an otter family and maybe a Kingfisher or two. There are many places of interest in the surrounding area, including the coastal towns of Bude, Clovelly, Bideford and Westward Ho!, where you will find traditional seaside activities, surfing and the South West coastal footpath. Dartmoor is within 20 minutes’ drive, as is the RHS Rosemoor at Great Torrington and several National Trust properties, and a good variety of visitor attractions, ideal for families or couples, such as the Big Sheep at Bideford, Trethorne Leisure Farm at Launceston, the Miniature Pony Centre at Moretonhampstead, the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are all within reach.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas