Foxglove House in Combe Martin | Pet Friendly Cottage Break

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✓Eight luxurious bedrooms accommodating up to fifteen guests
✓Two full bathrooms
✓Luxurious period features including chandeliers, picture rails, ornate fireplaces, decorative cornices, and substantial baseboards
✓Warmly lit main living room with inviting sofas
✓50” TV in main living room with streaming services including Netflix and Prime
✓Additional relaxation spaces: a snug and a secondary lounge accessed via a concealed bookcase door
✓Two spacious, well-lit kitchens each equipped with dual range cookers, an induction cooktop, range hobs, and two dishwashers
✓Informal seating available at the kitchen islands
✓Formal dining room for meals
✓Alfresco dining on the terrace overlooking surrounding countryside
✓Heated indoor swimming pool suitable for children
✓Indoor soft play zone for children
✓Outdoor pirate ship-themed play area
✓Outdoor miniature football area
✓Croquet facilities available outdoors
✓Outdoor cricket facilities
✓Badminton facilities outdoors
✓Outdoor trampoline
✓Games room featuring table tennis
✓Private hot tub located outside of Coulscott House
✓Woodland walks on site featuring meadows, streams, and ponds
✓Firepit available for evening use
✓On-site wellness services including yoga and massage available by arrangement
✓Private chef service available providing meals such as buffets and multi-course tasting menus
✓Electricity included in rental price
✓Bed linen and towels provided
✓No smoking allowed on the property
✓Security deposit of £1,000 required
✓Check-in after 16:00 and check-out before 10:00
✓No on-site parking available
✓Pet friendly allowing up to 4 pets with charges applying

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Local Insights: Foxglove House

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Combe Martin, Devon

Weather & Local Conditions

17°C

Clear sky

Updated: 14 Jul 2026, 3:01am

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17.00°C

Temperature

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17 km/h

Wind Speed

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83%

Humidity

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever July throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for long days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A pet friendly cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film beats a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Foxglove House sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share of an evening.

Location & Elevation

16m

(52 feet above sea level)

Foxglove House sits in a peaceful Devon setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a pet friendly escape.

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16m

Elevation

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Combe Martin

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Combe Martin are typical Devon lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.2041010° N | Longitude: 4.033805° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Combe Martin (Tuesday, 14 July 2026):

4:15am

Sunrise

7:28pm

Golden Hour

8:28pm

Sunset

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4:15am

Sunrise

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8:28pm

Sunset

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7:28pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (7:28pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

July Daylight

This month in Combe Martin, you have approximately 16.23 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Foxglove House.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Devon. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

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About Foxglove House

Need To Know

More Pet Friendly Cottages You May Like

Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

July Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

Getting To Foxglove House

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Foxglove House Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Frequently Asked Questions

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