Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays

28/09/2026

23/09/2026

Autumn adventures are better with four paws!

From 30th September, dogs are welcome back on all of East Devon’s beaches- making autumn one of our favourite times of year for a dog-friendly Devon escape. 🌊🐕

Think long beach walks, woodland trails, cosy dog-friendly cafés and pubs… followed by an evening relaxing together in your cottage.

We’ve picked 5 lovely dog-friendly stays for an autumn getaway 👉 swipe through to find your favourite or contact us for more!

🍂 Short breaks available at select properties
🐾 Plenty of dog-friendly cottages to choose from
🌊 Beaches, coast paths & countryside on the doorstep
☕ Lots of dog-friendly places to eat and drink nearby

Who’s ready for an autumn escape to East Devon?
https://www.sweetcombecottages.co.uk/holiday-types/dog-friendly-holiday-cottages/

20/09/2026

TASTE EAST DEVON Taste East Devon Festival
‘Celebrating Branscombe Honey’
Last day tomorrow with special Sunday opening.
Meet the Beekeepers 🐝 🍯 11-3 with Hollow Oak Stores at The Old Bakery.
Enjoy one of our honey cakes or some honey infused lunches then check out the Simon Hall AWCB demonstrations and finally amble down the orchard to the National Trust South West Heritage Open Day at the mill.

Here is a snap of our damson and orchard apple crumble with hazelnut topping, served with delicious locally made Branscombe Honey & ginger gelato made by the fabulous Connie Cortona Gelato Lab 🍯 🫚

02/09/2026

The school holidays are over, the beaches are a little quieter, and September is a lovely time to escape to East Devon. Better still, there’s lots happening across the month:

🎪 5th–13th September- Sidbury Fair Week
🚗 12th September- Sidmouth Classic Car Show
🥾 12th-18th September- Sidmouth & East Devon Walking Festival
🍴 12th–20th September- Taste East Devon
📚 23rd–27th September- Budleigh Literary Festival

Whether you fancy fabulous local food, classic cars, a traditional village celebration or a few days of books and brilliant speakers, why not make a little break of it?

We still have last-minute September availability across our cottages in the beautiful East Devon coast and countryside.

Come and enjoy East Devon when it’s a little calmer, but there’s still plenty to see, do… and eat! 💛

🔗 Explore September availability via our website https://www.sweetcombecottages.co.uk/

27/08/2026

Edit- Red Arrows now finishing the show with a fly past due to low cloud

Sidmouth Regatta kicks off tomorrow with the Airshow starting at 3pm with the Road Arrows, followed by Sidmouth and Exmouth lifeboat and various air displays with the Red Arrows finishing the show at 6.40pm!

If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth the watch, if not, there’s still time to book a last minute trip away for the bank holiday weekend 📆

21/08/2026

There’s nothing we love more than hearing that our guests have had a wonderful stay. A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave us such lovely feedback. 💛

As a family-run, independent business, every review genuinely makes a difference. We’re incredibly proud to have a 4.8/5 Feefo rating from 5,270 reviews - and we couldn’t have achieved it without our brilliant guests (and, of course, our lovely team and property owners behind the scenes!).

Swipe through to read just a few of your recent 5-star reviews and meet some of the people who help make your holidays special. 🏡✨

Have you stayed with us recently and enjoyed your getaway? We’d be so grateful if you could share your experience with a Google review too. It only takes a moment, but it really helps more people discover and support our independent business.

🔗 Google review link https://g.page/r/CU970lIzg-sXEAI/review

Thank you for choosing Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays and for continuing to support our family business. Here’s to many more happy holidays! 💛

19/08/2026

Don't miss out on an end-of-summer escape! Did you know short breaks are NOW OPEN for the rest of August, including the Bank Holiday weekend! 🎉

Sneak in a last-minute Devon getaway before summer slips away, with 3-night breaks from just £353.

Whether it’s beach days, countryside adventures or simply switching off for a few days, there’s still time to make the most of August. And don't forget the Red Arrows and Air Show in Sidmouth on the Friday 28th! 🚁

Book your end of summer escape today- https://www.sweetcombecottages.co.uk/

10/08/2026

Barnhuis has been a favourite of guests for many years! Tucked away in the delightful village of Otterton, this detached bungalow is perfect for couples or a solo break away. Guests can enjoy their private patio area or make use of the owners large neighbouring garden, including a visit to their cheeky Kuni Kuni pig, Cilla! With easy walks to Otterton Mill and beyond to Budleigh and the coast path, you are bound to have a wonderful time exploring!

Property highlights:
📍Otterton
🛏 Sleeps 2
🛁1 bathroom
🛻Private parking with EV charging available

Browse and book- https://www.sweetcombecottages.co.uk/property/barnhuis/

07/08/2026

Looking to watch the solar eclipse on Wednesday 12th August?

The Norman Lockyer Observatory are hosting a solar eclipse, story telling & Meteor evening on August 12th for the partial solar eclipse and meteor shower night!
Adults £12, Children £6, Family £30, no booking required! (members free)

View more details and event timings here- https://normanlockyer.com/partial-solar-eclipse-and-the-perseid-meteor-shower/

The eclipse begins at 6:18pm, reaches maximum coverage at 7:16pm, and ends at 8:10pm, all while the Sun remains above the western horizon.