The property provides clean, comfortable, and well appointed accommodation. It was idea for a a group of us to spend the weekend fishing. Justin and Pippa are enthusiastic and welcoming hosts and th... See more
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South Farm offers self catering holiday cottages in Devon with free fishing, set in the beautiful Blackdown Hills, an AONB. As well as three well stocked lakes, there is a swimming pool, tennis court, play barn, spa and outside play area.
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Regular visitor for 25 years, once again the stay was everything we hoped for

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
The property provides clean, comfortable, and well appointed accommodation. It was idea for a a group of us to spend the weekend fishing. Justin and Pippa are enthusiastic and welcoming hosts and there is plenty for the little ones in your family to keep them occupied.
The fishing provided by the lakes has a good variation in species, size and the skill required to catch.
Beautiful location.

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
This was our 2nd visit to South Farm and we had an enjoyable stay, weather wasn’t great up and down, we stayed in Carp lodge this time and all was good. Justin goes above and beyond to keep the place running with the help of Becky and the team, Justin is also at hand with fishing tips and is happy to help if needed. He works relentlessly to main the the complex, he has made it a really lovely place to visit since he took over the running of the farm back in May 2024, our 1st visit being Sept 2024 and the place was looking good then and now it is looking fantastic. Well done to Justin and his team. We have already booked for June next year with family and possibly will be booking for Sept next year as well!
Janice & Roy Kinge

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
Its a brilliant place for singles and family alike. It has an excellent support team and nothing is too much trouble for them. The facilities are excellent , and the properties are very clean and tidy. Fishing is good with regular catches. The grounds are immaculate. I even enjoyed the outdoor pool swim with Becky the manager and her team, it was an experience not to be forgotten. They are an animal friendly resort. We have booked to return , our third visit. We are really looking forward to it and meeting our friends again. Scoring is a clear 10/10.

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
This was our 4th stay at Southfarm Cottages and it's like home from home with fishing at its best and with the host Justin doing all he can to make your stay even better

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
The accommodation is good and well presented. The grounds are immaculate. The fishing caters for all levels and the fish are in great condition. The site manager is incredibly helpful and friendly. Location is very rural and peaceful.

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
Had another Fab week of fishing and fantastic surroundings, beautiful friendly family oriented place to be and very animal friendly,and got to say Justin and his team are Amazing ❤️❤️ booked for June next year 😀 x

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
Another fabulous stay at South Farm, this time in the “Coshes Gardens” accommodation, it was perfect for us with all the mod cons we needed.
A great weeks fishing was experienced on home lake with fish being caught everyday.
Justin has done a great job improving many aspects of the lake and I’m sure he’s got many more to come.
Ontop of that he provides many hints and tips to improve your catch rates.
See you again in 2026

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
We stayed at the farm for a week at the end of August. The house and lakes were lovely and well kept. The location and setting is superb and peaceful.
However our tranquility and break was short lived as we found the manger Justin to be a little ‘overbearing’. This ruined our stay and relaxation in honesty. This is not personal but hopefully constructive feedback. He is obviously a very passionate and proud of his site (and he should be as it’s lovely). Yet, we were left repeated notes with comments on, and all conversations and interactions over our first 3 days were him enforcing the rules of the site and what us or our kids had done wrong.
We totally understand that rules are there for a reason, yet these were not sent in advance to us at booking and/or we’re communicated inappropriately during our stay. For example, my kids were shouted at for using the pool at 9:50am but were told to leave as pool doesn’t open until 10am. There were no signs or notices of this at our private garden entrance. This is just one example there are several more over the course of our stay.
My wife and I were felt that all our actions as a family were being ‘watched’ and this wasn’t a nice feeling on holiday.
We would definitely return for the location and facilities but the welcome wasn’t what we expected which is such a shame.

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
Our forth time staying at south farm and it's always a pleasure the cottages are well equipped for all your needs, the fishing is always good and top quality fish and a lovely place to spend some time on the bank,the managers are helpful and at hand to make your stay remembell, and I'm sure we will be back,

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
South Farm has been a go to of ours for 10 years now and we very much look forward to visiting every summer. The new management team Justin and Pippa are amazing and nothing is to much trouble to help to make your stay the best. The complex has undergone some lovely improvements and look forward to seeing more next year. Keep up the good work :)

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
We had an amazing week at South farm, this was our sixth time and we are back in October. This time we had two cottages with 3 generations of the same family going.
The fishing was great, the grandchildren made good use of the pool and the play barn.
Justin is a great host and nothing is too much trouble he would do anything he could to make your stay enjoyable

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
We had an amazing family holiday, brilliant facilities and superb fishing!! Cottage was clean and had everything we needed. Justin works so hard, he can't do enough for you. Beautiful place, definitely hope to be back in the future! Thankyou!!😊

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
This was a wonderful place to stay. We had a lovely time here and would love to come back again. We couldn’t fault the facilities, cottages or lakes. The fish were well looked after and grounds were lovely.

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
Our second stay this year at South Farm. There is nothing bad to say! Justin is a model example of anyone running a business in the UK.....Nothing is ever too much trouble.
The fishing is top-notch, the complex is beautiful, the tranquility is palpable and the overall atmosphere of South Farm is our idea of Heaven.

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
I personally feel that Justin the manager is one of the biggest appeals to South Farm….The place is stunning , but I don’t think I have been treated better….Could not do enough for you.

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
We spent 5 days at south farm in July. It’s a beautiful place, very nice accommodation with an excellent host. We went primarily for the fishing and weren’t disappointed…with plenty of species to catch..Justin ,the manager was welcoming, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. A truly dog friendly place as well which was lovely. Will be back!

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
This was our 3 rd visit to south farm but first time in oak tree as we went with friends. We just love it here, it’s so peaceful and remote which we love - narrow lanes are the price you pay to have tranquility! This is the first time we have met Justin and he is just lovely, very friendly and goes out of his way to make sure you have everything you need. He has been doing extensive upgrades and we thought everything was looking good. Oak tree was spotless and well equipped. My husband said the fishing was brilliant and again Justin has had a good go at cutting back and tidying the lakes.so thank you very much for a wonderful break and we have already booked for next year!

Reply from South Farm Holiday Cottages and Fishery
Beautiful, peaceful countryside holiday cottages and fishery with first class amenities (sauna, swimming pool and jacuzzi) available to residents only. We caught perch, some lovely big roach, large bream, tench and carp. Both the fishery, the cottages and the whole site are very well maintained. Justin (the host) is very knowledgeable about the fishing spots. We called him the 'Fish Whisperer'. Without hesitation we would recommend staying here.
A Hidden Country Retreat – Pure Peace
Tucked away in the peaceful countryside, this place was an absolute gem. The natural surroundings added to the serenity — a perfect escape from the noise of everyday life. The outdoor pool offered a refreshing cool-down and spectacular views of Devon’s landscape. I, especially enjoyed the contrast between the cold shower, the jacuzzi, and the sauna — a revitalising cycle that left me feeling completely refreshed.
The whole experience felt warm, welcoming, and unhurried — just what you want from a country wellness spot.
Nothing was too much trouble for Justin, which only added to the relaxed atmosphere.
Can’t wait to return in the winter… ready to embrace the ice plunge challenge next time!
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