The Cottage Marsh B&B
$80
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for The Cottage Marsh B&B
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$80
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Cottage Marsh B&B average $77 in November, the cheapest month, and $91 in June, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| March | $90 |
| April | $86 |
| May | $89 |
| June | $91 |
| July | $90 |
| August | $89 |
| September | $91 |
| October | $80 |
| November | $77 |
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Most expensive: June (~$91)
Cheapest: November (~$77)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Cottage Marsh B&B in Honiton, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Otterford Parish Hall and Yarcombe Village Hall. This bed & breakfast is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Blackdown Hills and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Chard Museum.
What's nearby
Otterford Parish Hall(1.9 miles)
Blackdown Hills(2.7 miles)
Yarcombe Village Hall(2.4 miles)
Chard Museum(4.8 miles)
Snowdon Park(5.2 miles)
Chard Community Hospital(5.6 miles)
Chard Leisure Centre(6.7 miles)
Barrington Hill Meadows(6.9 miles)
Donyatt Village Hall(6.9 miles)
The Warehouse Theatre(7.6 miles)
Ilminster Parish Hall(7.8 miles)
Ilminster Library(8 miles)
Cricket St Thomas Golf Course(8.4 miles)
Honiton Leisure Centre(9.6 miles)
East Devon(10.5 miles)
The preferred airport for The Cottage Marsh B&B is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)(22.4 miles)
Fishing
Bird Watching
Picnic Area/Tables
Luggage Storage
Barbecue Grill (s)
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Location
Marsh, Yarcombe, England, United Kingdom
Otterford Parish Hall (1.9 miles)
Blackdown Hills (2.7 miles)
Yarcombe Village Hall (2.4 miles)
Chard Museum (4.8 miles)
Snowdon Park (5.2 miles)
Chard Community Hospital (5.6 miles)
Room options
1
Double Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
Private Bathroom
1
Twin Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Cottage Marsh B&B
8.2
Very good
Based on 346 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
36%
Couple
48%
Family
14%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across many reviews, The Cottage Marsh B&B is praised as a convenient, good-value stop just off the A303, with a friendly hands-on host and consistently tasty breakfasts, generally comfortable rooms, and a peaceful countryside setting.
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What guests think
Across many reviews, The Cottage Marsh B&B is praised as a convenient, good-value stop just off the A303, with a friendly hands-on host and consistently tasty breakfasts, generally comfortable rooms, and a peaceful countryside setting.
Multiple guests note maintenance niggles, such as fluctuating shower temperatures, rusty bathroom rails and occasional cold rooms, plus patchy Wi-Fi and a few isolated cleanliness lapses. Best for simple, no-frills overnights while passing through.
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Facilities
Facilities are basic; guests highlight convenient off-road parking opposite the property.
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10
Chantelle
May 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Property is pretty easy to find and has car parking spaces opposite. Due to train strikes, I arrived at 9:50pm and the host was waiting for me to arrive which was really lovely of him. I did email in advance however, they said they never received it so don’t message; call if late. Room was quaint and spacious. Little old fashioned but that was charming. Beds were really comfy. Tea & coffee making facilities (although if you drink alto Of tea like me, bring your own tea bags and milk and sugar) and bathroom/wet room style. Everything was clean and easy to use. Breakfast included (even though I did miss it twice as it finishes at 9am) cereals, tea, coffee, mini full English but very tasty. Only thing was that the shower head had black mould and the rails in the bathroom were very rusty. Room can get damp in the evening but not anything major. but other than that; very clean, comfy and convenient. Good rate for the price!
Property is pretty easy to find and has car parking spaces opposite. Due to train strikes, I arrived at 9:50pm and the host was waiting for me to arrive which was really lovely of him. I did email in advance however, they said they never received it so don’t message; call if late. Room was quaint and spacious. Little old fashioned but that was charming. Beds were really comfy. Tea & coffee making facilities (although if you drink alto Of tea like me, bring your own tea bags and milk and sugar) and bathroom/wet room style. Everything was clean and easy to use. Breakfast included (even though I did miss it twice as it finishes at 9am) cereals, tea, coffee, mini full English but very tasty. Only thing was that the shower head had black mould and the rails in the bathroom were very rusty. Room can get damp in the evening but not anything major. but other than that; very clean, comfy and convenient. Good rate for the price!
10
Ian
May 27, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
The property is very convenient for all our needs all on the flat with no stairs easy parking just across the road Chris the owner is vey pleasant man easy going and nothing is too much for him to make your stay enjoyable have stayed here a number of times and always a nice welcome and enjoyable would definitely recommend.
The property is very convenient for all our needs all on the flat with no stairs easy parking just across the road Chris the owner is vey pleasant man easy going and nothing is too much for him to make your stay enjoyable have stayed here a number of times and always a nice welcome and enjoyable would definitely recommend.
10
Charlotte
Sep 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, perfect for a 1-night stay and delicious breakfast and free parking.
Great location, perfect for a 1-night stay and delicious breakfast and free parking.
10
Thoms
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
I have stayed in many B&Bs around the country over the years and The Cottage at Marsh would definitely be in my top 5. The bed was really comfortable with spotlessly clean bedding and quality pillows, room was also very clean with all that is needed for a shorter stay. Although the electric shower looked a bit dated it was fantastic especially being a walk in shower room. I cannot fault Chris the owner or his breakfast, he always had time to chat every morning during breakfast before i left for the day. The surroundings are lovely and so quiet being on a small road. Parking is perfect (off road) opposite the property. Access to the main A303 is very close and just a short walk down the lane is wonderful fields with a couple of resident horses, the opposite way up the lane within a couple of minutes walking distance is a lovely country pub called the Flintlock serving excellent food if you decide not to venture out further afield. The only small negative would be the TV was a bit small and was hard to see when a program had subtitles but that’s only my opinion. The most positive thing i can say apart from Chris and his B&B is the amazing price!!! The best value for Money you will get from ant B&B. Thanks again Chris.. Tommy.
I have stayed in many B&Bs around the country over the years and The Cottage at Marsh would definitely be in my top 5. The bed was really comfortable with spotlessly clean bedding and quality pillows, room was also very clean with all that is needed for a shorter stay. Although the electric shower looked a bit dated it was fantastic especially being a walk in shower room. I cannot fault Chris the owner or his breakfast, he always had time to chat every morning during breakfast before i left for the day. The surroundings are lovely and so quiet being on a small road. Parking is perfect (off road) opposite the property. Access to the main A303 is very close and just a short walk down the lane is wonderful fields with a couple of resident horses, the opposite way up the lane within a couple of minutes walking distance is a lovely country pub called the Flintlock serving excellent food if you decide not to venture out further afield. The only small negative would be the TV was a bit small and was hard to see when a program had subtitles but that’s only my opinion. The most positive thing i can say apart from Chris and his B&B is the amazing price!!! The best value for Money you will get from ant B&B. Thanks again Chris.. Tommy.
8
clare
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice little bargain stopover, on my way back to Essex from the South West. Nice and clean, friendly manager, easy parking out the front. Breakfast was small but tasty. Only complaints are that the bed was a bit hard and the hand rails in the bathroom are really rusty and bring down the whole quality of the room, sadly. They could easily and cheaply be replaced with plastic ones, so that would definitely be my recommendation to the manager. Walls are paper thin, so bring earplugs, as you can hear everything being said/done in the room next door.
Nice little bargain stopover, on my way back to Essex from the South West. Nice and clean, friendly manager, easy parking out the front. Breakfast was small but tasty. Only complaints are that the bed was a bit hard and the hand rails in the bathroom are really rusty and bring down the whole quality of the room, sadly. They could easily and cheaply be replaced with plastic ones, so that would definitely be my recommendation to the manager. Walls are paper thin, so bring earplugs, as you can hear everything being said/done in the room next door.
10
Gareth
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Just off A303,easy parking and to get too,friendly services
Just off A303,easy parking and to get too,friendly services
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms clean with fresh bedding, but there are repeated mentions of rusty bathroom rails and occasional issues like cobwebs, stained or dirty bedding, and mould on shower heads.
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10
Chantelle
May 15, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Property is pretty easy to find and has car parking spaces opposite. Due to train strikes, I arrived at 9:50pm and the host was waiting for me to arrive which was really lovely of him. I did email in advance however, they said they never received it so don’t message; call if late. Room was quaint and spacious. Little old fashioned but that was charming. Beds were really comfy. Tea & coffee making facilities (although if you drink alto Of tea like me, bring your own tea bags and milk and sugar) and bathroom/wet room style. Everything was clean and easy to use. Breakfast included (even though I did miss it twice as it finishes at 9am) cereals, tea, coffee, mini full English but very tasty. Only thing was that the shower head had black mould and the rails in the bathroom were very rusty. Room can get damp in the evening but not anything major. but other than that; very clean, comfy and convenient. Good rate for the price!
Property is pretty easy to find and has car parking spaces opposite. Due to train strikes, I arrived at 9:50pm and the host was waiting for me to arrive which was really lovely of him. I did email in advance however, they said they never received it so don’t message; call if late. Room was quaint and spacious. Little old fashioned but that was charming. Beds were really comfy. Tea & coffee making facilities (although if you drink alto Of tea like me, bring your own tea bags and milk and sugar) and bathroom/wet room style. Everything was clean and easy to use. Breakfast included (even though I did miss it twice as it finishes at 9am) cereals, tea, coffee, mini full English but very tasty. Only thing was that the shower head had black mould and the rails in the bathroom were very rusty. Room can get damp in the evening but not anything major. but other than that; very clean, comfy and convenient. Good rate for the price!
8
Hilary
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The owner was welcoming and breakfast was good. Bed comfortable and very peaceful. Quite a few cobwebs evident and shower fittings in need of attention. Lovely to have tea and coffee making facilities with the added bonus of a biscuit. Outside area needs a good spring clean. We would stay again as very conveniently placed.
The owner was welcoming and breakfast was good. Bed comfortable and very peaceful. Quite a few cobwebs evident and shower fittings in need of attention. Lovely to have tea and coffee making facilities with the added bonus of a biscuit. Outside area needs a good spring clean. We would stay again as very conveniently placed.
6
Eva
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Shower ran boiling hot and cold. Floor dirty and you can only lock hotel room entrance from inside the room and not outside.
Shower ran boiling hot and cold. Floor dirty and you can only lock hotel room entrance from inside the room and not outside.
10
Shaun
Jun 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean . Ideal cheap accommodation. Host very welcoming.
Very clean . Ideal cheap accommodation. Host very welcoming.
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Wilfred
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
TERRIBLE! The sheets had clearly been slept in and there were hairs all over the bed and on the pillows. The bedspread was badly stained and looked like it hadn't been washed for a very long time. We complained and the man assured us that he had put clean sheets on, but said he knew that the bedspread was stained!. He said he'd put some different sheets on it we stayed. I didn't want to stay but we said we'd go for something to eat and then decide. As we had paid and it was a long drive home we went back to see how clean it was. The host seemed really surprised, he was rude but said he had changed the sheets. I lifted up the pillows which were the same ones and found the same hairs and stains so clearly he hadn't expected us to return and was leaving the same dirty sheets for the next person. Trapped in the other pillow was a really long dark hair. We left, there was no way we could stay in such a dirty horrible room. We had to pay to book another room in another hotel as the journey back was too long. Read less
TERRIBLE! The sheets had clearly been slept in and there were hairs all over the bed and on the pillows. The bedspread was badly stained and looked like it hadn't been washed for a very long time. We complained and the man assured us that he had put clean sheets on, but said he knew that the bedspread was stained!. He said he'd put some different sheets on it we stayed. I didn't want to stay but we said we'd go for something to eat and then decide. As we had paid and it was a long drive home we went back to see how clean it was. The host seemed really surprised, he was rude but said he had changed the sheets. I lifted up the pillows which were the same ones and found the same hairs and stains so clearly he hadn't expected us to return and was leaving the same dirty sheets for the next person. Trapped in the other pillow was a really long dark hair. We left, there was no way we could stay in such a dirty horrible room. We had to pay to book another room in another hotel as the journey back was too long. Read less
8
Elizabeth
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a convenient place to stop for the night. Clean and quiet. Bed was comfortable and all pretty clean. I was happy with it, considering how inexpensive it was.
It was a convenient place to stop for the night. Clean and quiet. Bed was comfortable and all pretty clean. I was happy with it, considering how inexpensive it was.
10
Thoms
Jul 8, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
I have stayed in many B&Bs around the country over the years and The Cottage at Marsh would definitely be in my top 5. The bed was really comfortable with spotlessly clean bedding and quality pillows, room was also very clean with all that is needed for a shorter stay. Although the electric shower looked a bit dated it was fantastic especially being a walk in shower room. I cannot fault Chris the owner or his breakfast, he always had time to chat every morning during breakfast before i left for the day. The surroundings are lovely and so quiet being on a small road. Parking is perfect (off road) opposite the property. Access to the main A303 is very close and just a short walk down the lane is wonderful fields with a couple of resident horses, the opposite way up the lane within a couple of minutes walking distance is a lovely country pub called the Flintlock serving excellent food if you decide not to venture out further afield. The only small negative would be the TV was a bit small and was hard to see when a program had subtitles but that’s only my opinion. The most positive thing i can say apart from Chris and his B&B is the amazing price!!! The best value for Money you will get from ant B&B. Thanks again Chris.. Tommy.
I have stayed in many B&Bs around the country over the years and The Cottage at Marsh would definitely be in my top 5. The bed was really comfortable with spotlessly clean bedding and quality pillows, room was also very clean with all that is needed for a shorter stay. Although the electric shower looked a bit dated it was fantastic especially being a walk in shower room. I cannot fault Chris the owner or his breakfast, he always had time to chat every morning during breakfast before i left for the day. The surroundings are lovely and so quiet being on a small road. Parking is perfect (off road) opposite the property. Access to the main A303 is very close and just a short walk down the lane is wonderful fields with a couple of resident horses, the opposite way up the lane within a couple of minutes walking distance is a lovely country pub called the Flintlock serving excellent food if you decide not to venture out further afield. The only small negative would be the TV was a bit small and was hard to see when a program had subtitles but that’s only my opinion. The most positive thing i can say apart from Chris and his B&B is the amazing price!!! The best value for Money you will get from ant B&B. Thanks again Chris.. Tommy.
8
Sylvia
Oct 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cosy and comfortable. Decent bedding and excellent duvet. Really nice breakast. The bathroom safety rails should be replaced as very rusty but plenty of hot water. Overall very clean, only let down by the rusty rails in the bathroom. Wouldnt put me off staying again, it was so peaceful and comfortable.
Cosy and comfortable. Decent bedding and excellent duvet. Really nice breakast. The bathroom safety rails should be replaced as very rusty but plenty of hot water. Overall very clean, only let down by the rusty rails in the bathroom. Wouldnt put me off staying again, it was so peaceful and comfortable.
8
Simon
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely clean rooms in a very nice quiet little village would definitely stay again
Lovely clean rooms in a very nice quiet little village would definitely stay again
8
Hania
Sep 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for an overnight when travelling for work. Was only in and out. Staff were great as they left me a key in the unit when traffic meant I would miss check in time. Comfy unit, couple stains on the underneath of h tho e comforter but nothing major.
Stayed for an overnight when travelling for work. Was only in and out. Staff were great as they left me a key in the unit when traffic meant I would miss check in time. Comfy unit, couple stains on the underneath of h tho e comforter but nothing major.
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Rooms
Rooms are simple and generally comfortable and quiet; multiple reviews note shower temperature or pressure problems, occasional cold rooms, firm mattresses for some, and patchy Wi-Fi.
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Hilary
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The owner was welcoming and breakfast was good. Bed comfortable and very peaceful. Quite a few cobwebs evident and shower fittings in need of attention. Lovely to have tea and coffee making facilities with the added bonus of a biscuit. Outside area needs a good spring clean. We would stay again as very conveniently placed.
The owner was welcoming and breakfast was good. Bed comfortable and very peaceful. Quite a few cobwebs evident and shower fittings in need of attention. Lovely to have tea and coffee making facilities with the added bonus of a biscuit. Outside area needs a good spring clean. We would stay again as very conveniently placed.
6
Eva
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Shower ran boiling hot and cold. Floor dirty and you can only lock hotel room entrance from inside the room and not outside.
Shower ran boiling hot and cold. Floor dirty and you can only lock hotel room entrance from inside the room and not outside.
6
Garrick
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Bathroom and towels not soft beds not comfortable too firm
Bathroom and towels not soft beds not comfortable too firm
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Elizabeth
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a convenient place to stop for the night. Clean and quiet. Bed was comfortable and all pretty clean. I was happy with it, considering how inexpensive it was.
It was a convenient place to stop for the night. Clean and quiet. Bed was comfortable and all pretty clean. I was happy with it, considering how inexpensive it was.
10
Robert
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Bed was very comfortable, wet room bathroom! 4th year I have stayed here.
Bed was very comfortable, wet room bathroom! 4th year I have stayed here.
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Paul
May 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I enjoyed my stay here. I felt the host cared about my stay and tried hard to remedy the wi-fi issue. Good points are the room was clean and comfortable. The shower was good. The food was tasty. Not so good points are the room is a little on the small side and was cool on entry which surprised me as the previous two days had been hot. The wi-fi would not connect to my laptop but would to my phone so I was able to use my phone as a USB hotspot with great effect.
I enjoyed my stay here. I felt the host cared about my stay and tried hard to remedy the wi-fi issue. Good points are the room was clean and comfortable. The shower was good. The food was tasty. Not so good points are the room is a little on the small side and was cool on entry which surprised me as the previous two days had been hot. The wi-fi would not connect to my laptop but would to my phone so I was able to use my phone as a USB hotspot with great effect.
8
C
Mar 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Because only the check-in START time was listed on hotels.com, it was only after booking that I discovered there was an end time. In fact, 'twas only after traffic hold-ups forced me into a services on my journey down... Fortunately, the gentleman I spoke with on the phone was very pleasant, understanding, and able to offer a solution that meant I was still able to enjoy the room despite ultimately arriving around midnight. The peace and view of the location was gorgeous, the room spacious, the bed comfy, and the shower fulfilling. My only slight grumble was that breakfast didn't start till 8am the following day, meaning I had to set off again before taking advantage of that (previous B&Bs have offered me a 'grab-and-go' bag in similar circumstances). But if I'm ever down in this direction with more time on my hands, I'll be sure to check the availability here first.
Because only the check-in START time was listed on hotels.com, it was only after booking that I discovered there was an end time. In fact, 'twas only after traffic hold-ups forced me into a services on my journey down... Fortunately, the gentleman I spoke with on the phone was very pleasant, understanding, and able to offer a solution that meant I was still able to enjoy the room despite ultimately arriving around midnight. The peace and view of the location was gorgeous, the room spacious, the bed comfy, and the shower fulfilling. My only slight grumble was that breakfast didn't start till 8am the following day, meaning I had to set off again before taking advantage of that (previous B&Bs have offered me a 'grab-and-go' bag in similar circumstances). But if I'm ever down in this direction with more time on my hands, I'll be sure to check the availability here first.
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Robert
May 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very cold as central heating not on. Stone walls and floor and my wife shivered all night and caught a chill. Although it had wifi it had no internet. Decent breakfast.
Room was very cold as central heating not on. Stone walls and floor and my wife shivered all night and caught a chill. Although it had wifi it had no internet. Decent breakfast.
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Peter
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The shower in room 2 runs very weak and goes between piping hot one minute then cold not a contant temperature.
The shower in room 2 runs very weak and goes between piping hot one minute then cold not a contant temperature.
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clare
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice little bargain stopover, on my way back to Essex from the South West. Nice and clean, friendly manager, easy parking out the front. Breakfast was small but tasty. Only complaints are that the bed was a bit hard and the hand rails in the bathroom are really rusty and bring down the whole quality of the room, sadly. They could easily and cheaply be replaced with plastic ones, so that would definitely be my recommendation to the manager. Walls are paper thin, so bring earplugs, as you can hear everything being said/done in the room next door.
Nice little bargain stopover, on my way back to Essex from the South West. Nice and clean, friendly manager, easy parking out the front. Breakfast was small but tasty. Only complaints are that the bed was a bit hard and the hand rails in the bathroom are really rusty and bring down the whole quality of the room, sadly. They could easily and cheaply be replaced with plastic ones, so that would definitely be my recommendation to the manager. Walls are paper thin, so bring earplugs, as you can hear everything being said/done in the room next door.
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Service
Feedback consistently praises the friendly, accommodating host, with flexible late check-ins and attentive help; one review reported rudeness.
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David
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic value for money. Awesome friendly professional service. Would stay again for sure.
Fantastic value for money. Awesome friendly professional service. Would stay again for sure.
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GILLIAN
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Checked in very speedily. Room was good. Breakfast was delicious. Right near the A30 for onward travel to Cornwall.
Checked in very speedily. Room was good. Breakfast was delicious. Right near the A30 for onward travel to Cornwall.
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Mandy
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Such a lovely place to stay and Chris was lovely who cooks a banging breakfast will be staying again
Such a lovely place to stay and Chris was lovely who cooks a banging breakfast will be staying again
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Wilfred
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
TERRIBLE! The sheets had clearly been slept in and there were hairs all over the bed and on the pillows. The bedspread was badly stained and looked like it hadn't been washed for a very long time. We complained and the man assured us that he had put clean sheets on, but said he knew that the bedspread was stained!. He said he'd put some different sheets on it we stayed. I didn't want to stay but we said we'd go for something to eat and then decide. As we had paid and it was a long drive home we went back to see how clean it was. The host seemed really surprised, he was rude but said he had changed the sheets. I lifted up the pillows which were the same ones and found the same hairs and stains so clearly he hadn't expected us to return and was leaving the same dirty sheets for the next person. Trapped in the other pillow was a really long dark hair. We left, there was no way we could stay in such a dirty horrible room. We had to pay to book another room in another hotel as the journey back was too long. Read less
TERRIBLE! The sheets had clearly been slept in and there were hairs all over the bed and on the pillows. The bedspread was badly stained and looked like it hadn't been washed for a very long time. We complained and the man assured us that he had put clean sheets on, but said he knew that the bedspread was stained!. He said he'd put some different sheets on it we stayed. I didn't want to stay but we said we'd go for something to eat and then decide. As we had paid and it was a long drive home we went back to see how clean it was. The host seemed really surprised, he was rude but said he had changed the sheets. I lifted up the pillows which were the same ones and found the same hairs and stains so clearly he hadn't expected us to return and was leaving the same dirty sheets for the next person. Trapped in the other pillow was a really long dark hair. We left, there was no way we could stay in such a dirty horrible room. We had to pay to book another room in another hotel as the journey back was too long. Read less
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Aaron
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very simple and handy one night stay near A303. Chris is a smashing chap and waited up for our late arrival, Thank you. Super breakfast in the morning made it an easy start for a day of walking. Will definitely stay again.
Very simple and handy one night stay near A303. Chris is a smashing chap and waited up for our late arrival, Thank you. Super breakfast in the morning made it an easy start for a day of walking. Will definitely stay again.
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Peter
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We a had a comfortable stay. The owner was friendly and helpful.
We a had a comfortable stay. The owner was friendly and helpful.
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Paul
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Shower was a bit tricky to get right the right temperature, other than that perfect room, chris was a friendly host and breakfast was absolutely spot on, would definitely stop again
Shower was a bit tricky to get right the right temperature, other than that perfect room, chris was a friendly host and breakfast was absolutely spot on, would definitely stop again
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Hania
Sep 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for an overnight when travelling for work. Was only in and out. Staff were great as they left me a key in the unit when traffic meant I would miss check in time. Comfy unit, couple stains on the underneath of h tho e comforter but nothing major.
Stayed for an overnight when travelling for work. Was only in and out. Staff were great as they left me a key in the unit when traffic meant I would miss check in time. Comfy unit, couple stains on the underneath of h tho e comforter but nothing major.
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Y
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A very pleasant stay. Individual little terraced cottages. The owner was very helpful and breakfast delicious. A bargain.
A very pleasant stay. Individual little terraced cottages. The owner was very helpful and breakfast delicious. A bargain.
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nichola
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I had a fantastic stay. The gent who owns the property was friendly and welcoming. And made sure that everything was ok a few times during my 2 night stay. A delicious breakfast. Perfectly situated for exploring the area and a bit further beyond being just off the A303. Lovely country environment. Definitely recommend and definitely going back.
I had a fantastic stay. The gent who owns the property was friendly and welcoming. And made sure that everything was ok a few times during my 2 night stay. A delicious breakfast. Perfectly situated for exploring the area and a bit further beyond being just off the A303. Lovely country environment. Definitely recommend and definitely going back.
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Location
Convenient for road trips near the A303/A30 and set in quiet countryside; a few mention it’s far from towns and amenities.
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Anne
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect stop on the way to Cornwall.
Perfect stop on the way to Cornwall.
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GILLIAN
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Checked in very speedily. Room was good. Breakfast was delicious. Right near the A30 for onward travel to Cornwall.
Checked in very speedily. Room was good. Breakfast was delicious. Right near the A30 for onward travel to Cornwall.
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Charlotte
Sep 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, perfect for a 1-night stay and delicious breakfast and free parking.
Great location, perfect for a 1-night stay and delicious breakfast and free parking.
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Franco
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet area around beautiful countryside.
Quiet area around beautiful countryside.
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ALESSANDRO
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Quiet and peaceful place, excellent quality of breakfast Far from town, shops and restaurants. Poor internet signal.
Quiet and peaceful place, excellent quality of breakfast Far from town, shops and restaurants. Poor internet signal.
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C
Mar 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Because only the check-in START time was listed on hotels.com, it was only after booking that I discovered there was an end time. In fact, 'twas only after traffic hold-ups forced me into a services on my journey down... Fortunately, the gentleman I spoke with on the phone was very pleasant, understanding, and able to offer a solution that meant I was still able to enjoy the room despite ultimately arriving around midnight. The peace and view of the location was gorgeous, the room spacious, the bed comfy, and the shower fulfilling. My only slight grumble was that breakfast didn't start till 8am the following day, meaning I had to set off again before taking advantage of that (previous B&Bs have offered me a 'grab-and-go' bag in similar circumstances). But if I'm ever down in this direction with more time on my hands, I'll be sure to check the availability here first.
Because only the check-in START time was listed on hotels.com, it was only after booking that I discovered there was an end time. In fact, 'twas only after traffic hold-ups forced me into a services on my journey down... Fortunately, the gentleman I spoke with on the phone was very pleasant, understanding, and able to offer a solution that meant I was still able to enjoy the room despite ultimately arriving around midnight. The peace and view of the location was gorgeous, the room spacious, the bed comfy, and the shower fulfilling. My only slight grumble was that breakfast didn't start till 8am the following day, meaning I had to set off again before taking advantage of that (previous B&Bs have offered me a 'grab-and-go' bag in similar circumstances). But if I'm ever down in this direction with more time on my hands, I'll be sure to check the availability here first.
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Simon
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely clean rooms in a very nice quiet little village would definitely stay again
Lovely clean rooms in a very nice quiet little village would definitely stay again
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nichola
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I had a fantastic stay. The gent who owns the property was friendly and welcoming. And made sure that everything was ok a few times during my 2 night stay. A delicious breakfast. Perfectly situated for exploring the area and a bit further beyond being just off the A303. Lovely country environment. Definitely recommend and definitely going back.
I had a fantastic stay. The gent who owns the property was friendly and welcoming. And made sure that everything was ok a few times during my 2 night stay. A delicious breakfast. Perfectly situated for exploring the area and a bit further beyond being just off the A303. Lovely country environment. Definitely recommend and definitely going back.
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STEVE
May 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nice breakfast and safe and quiet area close to A303.
Nice breakfast and safe and quiet area close to A303.
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Gareth
Sep 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Just off A303,easy parking and to get too,friendly services
Just off A303,easy parking and to get too,friendly services
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently praised as tasty and satisfying, though a few describe it as average or small but good.
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Hilary
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The owner was welcoming and breakfast was good. Bed comfortable and very peaceful. Quite a few cobwebs evident and shower fittings in need of attention. Lovely to have tea and coffee making facilities with the added bonus of a biscuit. Outside area needs a good spring clean. We would stay again as very conveniently placed.
The owner was welcoming and breakfast was good. Bed comfortable and very peaceful. Quite a few cobwebs evident and shower fittings in need of attention. Lovely to have tea and coffee making facilities with the added bonus of a biscuit. Outside area needs a good spring clean. We would stay again as very conveniently placed.
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Mandy
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Such a lovely place to stay and Chris was lovely who cooks a banging breakfast will be staying again
Such a lovely place to stay and Chris was lovely who cooks a banging breakfast will be staying again
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Simon
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent value. Friendly host Chris. Nice breakfast.
Excellent value. Friendly host Chris. Nice breakfast.
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Andrew
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent breakfast
Excellent breakfast
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Audrey
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The gentleman was helpful, the breakfast was average but did taste nice.
The gentleman was helpful, the breakfast was average but did taste nice.
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Paul
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
great stay and super breakfast
great stay and super breakfast
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Paul
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Shower was a bit tricky to get right the right temperature, other than that perfect room, chris was a friendly host and breakfast was absolutely spot on, would definitely stop again
Shower was a bit tricky to get right the right temperature, other than that perfect room, chris was a friendly host and breakfast was absolutely spot on, would definitely stop again
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Y
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A very pleasant stay. Individual little terraced cottages. The owner was very helpful and breakfast delicious. A bargain.
A very pleasant stay. Individual little terraced cottages. The owner was very helpful and breakfast delicious. A bargain.
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clare
Sep 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice little bargain stopover, on my way back to Essex from the South West. Nice and clean, friendly manager, easy parking out the front. Breakfast was small but tasty. Only complaints are that the bed was a bit hard and the hand rails in the bathroom are really rusty and bring down the whole quality of the room, sadly. They could easily and cheaply be replaced with plastic ones, so that would definitely be my recommendation to the manager. Walls are paper thin, so bring earplugs, as you can hear everything being said/done in the room next door.
Nice little bargain stopover, on my way back to Essex from the South West. Nice and clean, friendly manager, easy parking out the front. Breakfast was small but tasty. Only complaints are that the bed was a bit hard and the hand rails in the bathroom are really rusty and bring down the whole quality of the room, sadly. They could easily and cheaply be replaced with plastic ones, so that would definitely be my recommendation to the manager. Walls are paper thin, so bring earplugs, as you can hear everything being said/done in the room next door.
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nichola
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I had a fantastic stay. The gent who owns the property was friendly and welcoming. And made sure that everything was ok a few times during my 2 night stay. A delicious breakfast. Perfectly situated for exploring the area and a bit further beyond being just off the A303. Lovely country environment. Definitely recommend and definitely going back.
I had a fantastic stay. The gent who owns the property was friendly and welcoming. And made sure that everything was ok a few times during my 2 night stay. A delicious breakfast. Perfectly situated for exploring the area and a bit further beyond being just off the A303. Lovely country environment. Definitely recommend and definitely going back.
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Myla
Aug 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Delicious breakfast, welcoming and cosy room and a lovely host.
Delicious breakfast, welcoming and cosy room and a lovely host.
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Kevin
Jul 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a very tired place. Shower was useless the place could do with a good clean The owner was a nice guy but the premises was very dated and tired
It’s a very tired place. Shower was useless the place could do with a good clean The owner was a nice guy but the premises was very dated and tired
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Richard
Jul 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Was a very quiet peaceful the service was brilliant would highly recommend it
Was a very quiet peaceful the service was brilliant would highly recommend it
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CHRISTOPHER
Jun 30, 2026
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Stayed 7 nights
Breakfast was cooked to order really great host only stayed 3 out 6 nights but was comfy and clean
Breakfast was cooked to order really great host only stayed 3 out 6 nights but was comfy and clean
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Christabel
Jun 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great value for money - the beds were comfy and the breakfast (included in the price) was more than adequate. It is in a brilliant location for those making long journeys up and down the A303.
Great value for money - the beds were comfy and the breakfast (included in the price) was more than adequate. It is in a brilliant location for those making long journeys up and down the A303.
FAQs about The Cottage Marsh B&B
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered at the property?
Breakfast is available for a fee.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 16:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?
The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Otterford Parish Hall and Yarcombe Village Hall. It is 2.8 miles from Blackdown Hills and 4.8 miles from Chard Museum.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts cash
Popular amenities
Fishing
Bird Watching
Picnic Area/Tables
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Barbecue Grill (s)
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
General
Picnic Area/Tables
Barbecue Grill (s)
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Smoke-Free Property
Activities
Fishing
Bird Watching
Services
Luggage Storage
Concierge Services
Porter/Bellhop
Parking
Parking (Self) (free)