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A very warm, West Country Welcome, awaits you at Devon Willows Holiday Cottages in Axminster, Devon.

Our Cottages

Devon Willows Self Catering Holiday Cottage in DevonOur three holiday cottages, located at different stunning locations within the Axe Valley in East Devon, offer spacious, comfortable and well equipped self catering accommodation.

The Willows Self Catering Holiday Cottage is set amidst the ancient waterways of the River Axe, within the grounds of the historic Weycroft Mill, adjacent to Weycroft Bridge. Set in a semi rural location, some half a mile from the small market town of Axminster. Home to the River Cottage Canteen, and Axminster Tools Skills Centre, renowned for their woodturning courses.The market town it self has an excellent choice of independent shops selling a wide range of locally sauced products.

This recently converted stone built character cottage overlooks River Axe and the stunning Devon countryside beyond, with many public foot and cycle paths within yards of the cottage.


Devon Willows Self Catering Holiday Cottage in DevonThe Colhayne Self catering Holiday Cottages, once a hay barn, now converted into two stunning holiday cottages, are situated down a quiet, no through, country lane boasting stunning panoramic views across the rolling hills of the Devon countryside over the Axe Valley & surrounding farmland; it’s surrounded with wildlife. Public foot paths are just yards away from the cottages, leading down to the river Umborne: a great place for picnics, bird watching, or just a leisurely stroll.

Be Inspired

View from Colhayne CottagesOur picturesque setting in the Axe Valley is ideal to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. What better way to experience the very best of Devon, than a Self Catering Holiday? Stay in one of our quality stone built Holiday cottages.

The freedom and flexibility of our family run self-catering holiday cottages, makes them an ideal choice of accommodation; whether you're planning a romantic break with your partner, fun-filled downtime with the kids or an adventure filled holiday with friends, we have a holiday cottage to suit you.

Go Explore

The Jurassic CoastSituated on the Devon Dorset & Somerset borders, you can explore the unrivalled natural beauty & history of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, or be inspired by our spectacular untouched countryside or enjoy a visit to one of our beautiful cities, which are steeped in history but enjoy a very vibrant present.

We’re also ideally based for Hugh Fernley-Whittingstall's River Cottage HQ. The River Cottage Canteen here in Axminster & not forgetting celebrity chef Mark Hix's recently opened Mark Hix's Oyster and Fish House just over the border in nearby Lyme Regis, Dorset.

Devon Willows holiday cottages offer you the chance to have a truly special Devon Self-Catering Holiday, and we look forward to welcoming you.

Our Latest Guest Comments

We enjoy our holidays at Colhayne West very much and go twice a year. The cottage has everything you need and it is lovely and clean, off road parking for the car, good views all round we are looking forward to second holiday this year at Colhayne West later in the year. Aneita and Mark make us very welcome and are two of the nicest people you wish to meet. We would definitely recommend this holiday to anyone Sylvia and Tony

SYLVIA & TONY HAYDON in Hampshire - Wednesday, 27 March 2013


Had a most enjoyable stay and hope to visit again. Lovely cottage. Very convenient for Axminster skill centre. Aneita and mark could not have made us more welcome or been more unobtrusively helpful. Would definitely recommend Willow Cottage.

Janet draper - February 2013


Had a lovely relaxing week at West Colhayne, the cottage was warm and very comfortable, wonderful views and walks straight from the cottage.
Visited Lyme Regis,Seaton, Sidmouth,Exmouth,Lympstone,Taunton,Chard,West Bay,Bridport and Axminster of course;  All within easy driving distance (many other places not yet visited). Aneita and Mark: two lovely people, very friendly and helpful and we intend to return in the near future.

Johanna -  Thursday, 08 November 2012


Colhayne East Cottage

Colhayne East Cottage

The Willows Cottage

THe Willows Cottage

Colhayne West Cottage

Colhayne West Cottage