Fernside Bed and Breakfast

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

Experience world-class service at Fernside Bed and Breakfast

Elegant Accommodation: Fernside Bed and Breakfast in Templeton offers a 5-star experience with a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a concierge service, menus for special diets, housekeeping, and free on-site private parking. Each room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes, and garden views. Delicious Breakfast: A vegetarian and gluten-free breakfast is served with local specialities, warm dishes, juice, cheese, and fruits. Guests appreciate the attentive host and the quality of the breakfast. Nearby Attractions: Located 49 km from Exeter International Airport and close to Tiverton Castle (9 km), Dunster Castle (43 km), and other attractions. Activities include cycling and nature trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A beautiful and well kept B&B and gardens with fantastic hosts who make you feel very welcome and make an amazing breakfast. Thank you Linda and Ian”
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location and absolutely lovely accommodation.”
Jennifer
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fernside is a great location. Very welcoming and helpful hosts. Wonderful views across the landscape. Very comfortable room, good bed. Quality touches everywhere. The breakfast was excellent and they cater for lots of dietary requirements. Good...”
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nothing was too much trouble for Linda and Ian. With the surroundings accommodation it was a tranquil and peaceful stay. The breakfasts were amazing tasty and totally satisfying”
Roy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We made a return visit after 11 years, and Ian and Linda were just as welcoming this visit as they were on our first. Even after 11 years, we were genuinely remembered as having stayed at Fernside before. Both Ian and Linda catered for our every...”
Julia
Finland Finland
“This place was incredible. Every little detail was considered and room was really clean and cosy. Hosts was really hospitality and friendly. Breakfast was amazing. Everything was perfect. Best accommodation where we have ever been.”
Sandra
France France
“Delightful location with beautifully tended gardens to look out over. Everything you might ever want in your room was thought of, and it was immaculately clean. And as for the breakfast, well what to say, it was just delicious. Fresh eggs from...”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Little details are lovely: chocolates in the bedroom, decor beautiful & choice of different homemade breads at breakfast plus anything you chose from menu. Delicious! Everything was exceptional. We have been there before and welcomed the...”
Valerie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was peaceful well off the main roads but the standard of accommodation and friendliness of Linda and Ian was worth the detour. The property was immacutely clean and very comfortable The breakfast was beautifully cooked and...”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a small amount of difficulty locating the property but once we were there we received a lovely warm welcome from the delightful hosts. The property is in a beautiful location with gorgeous views and is extremely quiet. Very comfortable...”

Host Information

9.9
Host review score
Fernside is a charming 17th century thatched cottage nestled in rolling countryside which is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Bedrooms have king size beds, en-suite facilities with a roll-top bath and separate walk-in shower. The award winning breakfasts are carefully prepared and cooked on the Aga using locally sourced ingredients and our own free range eggs. Special dietary requests are catered for. You are guaranteed a warm welcome and a relaxing stay.
Devon Badger Watch is an interesting twilight activity - pre-book
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

House rules

Fernside Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:30 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
MastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Fernside Bed and Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.