The Oystercatcher- South Devon eco-friendly annexe cottage for 2

Discover the perfect couples' retreat in South Devon with romantic, woodfired hot tub. Our self-contained annexe cottage welcomes babies up to 1 year old & up to 2 dogs*

Unwind & relax at Mill Cross Retreats.

Quiet & cosy; beautiful, thoughtfully planned & furnished Oystercatcher annexe holiday cottage with a private woodfired hot tub to enjoy the stars at night is yours for a luxurious, cosy and romantic "get away from it all" stay at Mill Cross Retreats.

We are in beautiful Rattery, a quiet village, set in 6 peaceful acres. We are committed to giving you the best possible experience for your luxurious, romantic break away from it all by adding all the little extras you might need to make your stay as relaxing, refreshing & recharging as possible. Come and see why hundreds of guests have given us 5* reviews! We are also just a stones throw from one of the oldest and best pubs in Devon- The Church House Inn, Rattery-with excellent local food and drink.

Lovely organic welcome pack with Luscombe elderflower, homemade biscotti, organic Pukka & Clipper teas & hot chocolate, Grumpy Mule ground coffee & local Riverford organics dairy or oat milk. We also provide olive oil, salt & pepper in grinders and herbs. Details of bookable extras such as homemade organic cream teas, homemade organic sourdough & butter, chilled organic Prosecco and locally sourced breakfast packs are sent when you book.

You might choose to book a private woodfired cookery class or crafting course in The Bakehouse where we offer 10% discount for our staying guests.

We are committed to sourcing local, sustainable & organic & we hope you will join us in supporting local & independent too. We are very lucky to have a brilliant range of farm shops & independent food and drink shops near to us- especially Ben's Farm Shop (part of the Riverford family) which has just about all you might need for your stay.

You will find everything you need here, including a lovely, light open plan living area with dining table, well equipped kitchen, comfy sofa & wood burning stove (wood & kindling provided), with lovely views over the surrounding fields through the French windows.

There is a small covered terrace outside with table and chairs to sit and enjoy your food, a coffee or something a little stronger...... we can also lend you a firepit or bucket BBQ. You will look out over your own garden area and onto the fields beyond.

The bathroom has a large shower & the comfy double bed has organic linen, duck & goose down pillows & Devon wool duvet. Hairdryer, towels & lovely eco- friendly Faith in Nature toiletries are provided.

The cottage has its own private woodfired hot tub. Unlike electric hot tubs, this uses fresh water & no chemicals-so is a real treat under the stars or on a lazy afternoon. We will light it & bring it up to temperature for you. This requires 24 hours notice & is available most of the time provided we are here! The hot tub is £50 for two consecutive uses. It can only be used for two consecutive days before it needs to be drained and cleaned. The hot tub is 1.8m diameter & has a fibreglass liner, steps up & integral woodburner-a really unique experience.

We’re happy to accept babies under the age of 1. Regrettably, the property is not suitable for older children.

If you follow us on Social Media or see our blogs, you will find plenty of great, curated suggestions for places to go & things to do, but we also have a welcome book, online guidebook, maps & Devon Life magazines to inspire you. Plus we are around & very happy to give advice & tips when needed.

1 (occasionally 2) well behaved small/medium dog/s (preferably crate trained) welcome strictly by prior arrangement at an additional charge of £45 (£50 for two) per stay. Dogs are not allowed on the sofa or bed. We cannot take bookings with dogs until you contact Emma who will send you the Ts & Cs. Due to our lovely soft furnishings, we cannot take large/shaggy dogs. Please note, any damage caused by your dog will be charged to you.

We can provide safe bike storage if you would like to take advantage of the cycle routes.

We keep free-range chickens, non free-range goats and have a Working Cocker spaniel, Juno and a very friendly barn cat, Mrs Pickles. You are welcome to explore our space and sit in our meadow and enjoy the views with a glass of wine.

Our minimum stay is 2 nights & we take check ins & outs on any day of the week. If you book for 7 nights, you only pay for 6 and there is a discount for 4 night midweek or 3 night weeked stays. Please contact Emma if you need any help

Lovely sunny outside terrace of The Oystercatcher annexe cottage for two people, with large covered porch, table with wine glasses and firepit.

Steam rising from the Oystercatcher private woodfired hot tub

Comfortable velvet sofa by woodburner looking into lounge and kitchen showing open plan, light and airy living/dining room

The dining table in the Oystercatcher with some pastries, coffee and flowers, looking out through the dining room window onto the garden.

Picture of L shaped Oystercatcher kitchen units, handmade wall cabinets and cooker to show the lovely space for you to cook in.

Basket with bread and cheese plus fruit on the Oystercatcher worktop

Lovely comfy dark blue velvet sofa with lots of cushions and a footrest for you to relax on. Devon Life magazines for you to read.

A picture of an OS map which shows the Oystercatcher's location in lovely Rattery, South Devon

Lovely handmade mirror in the Oystercatcher bedroom showing reflection back into the room

Picture of cookery books which are in the cottage, including The Devon Cookbook.

Close up of bread, cheese, Luscombe Elderflower and wine in a basket with fruit. Just right for a snack and a drink after a walk.

The light is coming in through the dining area window into the kitchen and you can see a wooden mermaid and merman and a wooden fish decorating the window sill

Taken from the doorway through to the bedroom and bathroom, you can see the L shaped kitchen units looking over to the dining table and the window

You can see the corner of the comfy sofa with a wool blanket over the arm for extra cosiness and infront of the sofa is the lit woodburner and a basket of logs

he woodburner up close with a roaring fire and two log baskets next to it

A row of books about gardening and the countryside sit on a chunky oak shelf next to the digital radio and a cup of coffee.

Taken from the bedroom door looking into the large bedroom showing the bed

Small bedside chest of drawers to the right hand side of the bed with a vase of flowers and a coffee cup

Close up of bed with a tray with coffee and pastries on it along with some walking guides and maps for planning the day

Simple Things magazine and a book about nature on the bed

Wooden chest of drawers in the bedroom with mirror above it and folded towels on it.

Little wall shelf which holds maps, guidebooks and dog walks books for you to borrow.

Who Gives A Crap toilet paper in a bucket in the bathroom

Taken from the door going into the bathroom, you can see the large bath, the WC, the basin and the window. The bathroom is blue and white and half tiled

In the bathroom we have a framed blue and white picture of the Shipping Forecast as heard on the radio

KIND WORDS

"Emma & Kevin went above & beyond and were perfect hosts, accommodating all our needs at the drop of a hat & could not have been more approachable & welcoming.

Things that are often overlooked were perfect. Cleanliness & small touches here & there show how passionate they are as a couple to ensure their guests are comfortable and have just what they need.

We will certainly visit again & would advise anyone wanting to escape a busy life to use this place as a beautiful quiet retreat.

A beautiful location run by a wonderful couple. Thank you for making our weekend so special."

Chris