Hatway Hideaway is tucked away in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This quirky cottage is pure escapism from your everyday realities. Before you step inside your fairy-tale retreat, just take a moment to breathe in the fresh country air and your breathtakingly beautiful surroundings. This little wonder is the idyllic escape to nature during every season.
Hatway Hideaway
3.2 miles NE of Sidmouth
Sleeps 2 | dog friendly
From £54 per night
Quirky Cottage in Devon: This pocket-sized, chocolate-box cottage is the idyllic hideaway for those looking to explore the very best of east Devon.
Overview
Step Inside
Your humble abode may look small in size but it is packed full of everything you need for a comfortable stay. The quaint living area has a small kitchen, which is great for whipping up a tasty breakfast before heading out to explore the stunning area surrounding your heavenly bolthole. The kitchen has a kettle, toaster, coffee machine, fridge, microwave and plug-in double hob, but please note there is no oven. You might like to book in ahead at local restaurants for delicious evening meals.
The traditional style cottage windows allow for natural light to flow effortlessly through the space, giving it a light and airy feel. Through the windows you have a glimpse of the rambling Devonshire countryside. Enjoy cosy autumnal mornings here with a coffee in hand, snuggled up in an armchair as you admire your truly peaceful surroundings. Stresses and strains do not exist within Hatway Hideaway, there's only space for magical memories to be created within this tiny house. The bedroom has a comfortable double bed with lovely linens, and you also have the luxury of an en suite shower-room.
Outdoors
During warmer days, step outside your pocket-sized cottage and enjoy al fresco dining on the patio. The view from here is truly wonderful! Pick up some local produce from a nearby farm shop and create a decadent cheese board to enjoy with wine as the sun begins to set. Or light up the barbecue and embrace cooking in nature.
Due to the peace and quiet of your surroundings, you are likely to spot deer, buzzards and other wildlife during your stay. Hatway Hideaway is situated in the grounds of the owner's listed cottage and there is one other holiday cottage on site. Please note you have plenty of privacy, but if you do need to ask a question the lovely owner is happy to help.
Your four-legged friend is welcome to join you at your hideaway, but please note the space is small, so Hatway can only accommodate a dog up to the size of a cocker spaniel.
Explore
If you can tear yourself away from the peace and quiet, you are surrounded by wonderful places to visit. Regency Sidmouth has a beautiful seafront, magnificent red cliffs and lots of independent shops, tea shops, restaurants and pubs. The Cathedral City of Exeter is just a short drive away; here you can explore 2,000 years of history, with Roman walls, underground passages, the historic quayside and great shopping. If you are feeling energetic the Exe Estuary Trail can be enjoyed on foot or by bike, a 26 mile flat route which links Exmouth, Exeter and Dawlish, with some fabulous views along the way.
Heading east from Hatway Hideaway, you can discover more of this beautiful part of east Devon; Branscombe, with the fabulous Sea Shanty beach cafe and the Mason's Arms, or visit Beer village with lots of charm, fresh fish from the beachside shop and summer boat hire if you wish to take to the water. Seaton tramway is well worth a visit, it leaves Seaton and travels the Axe estuary through wetlands teeming with bird and insect life, to inland historic Colyton.
Further east you can book into River Cottage HQ for a cookery course or indulgent meal or hop over the border into Dorset and visit Lyme Regis. Famous for its iconic Cobb, Lyme Regis is lively all year round with great restaurants and cafes, a sandy beach, and dinosaur and fossil museums to keep you there all day.
Hatway Hideaway is not far from The Donkey Sanctuary at Salcombe Regis, offering free admission and the opportunity to see hundreds of rescued donkeys and mules on this scenic working farm. On your travels you will no doubt come across some wonderful scenery and farm shops selling a wide range of local produce and treats to take back to your holiday home and enjoy.
Hatway Hideaway gives you freedom to completely unwind. It's a snug and cosy space with an abundance of unique charm. You are welcome to explore your surroundings with walks around the property and nearby fields. We truly believe this Unique hideaway will capture your heart from the very moment you arrive and provides you with the perfect base for exploring east Devon.
Layout
Open plan living-room with kitchen and dining areas - Smart TV, plug in electric 2 ring hob, microwave and fridge.
Bedroom with king-size double bed (5’) and en-suite shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin.
More Details
Availability, reservations and pricing: From £54 per night
Hatway Hideaway Reviews
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32 written reviews
Julie
May 2026
Absolutely loved the location. The home itself was cost and warm with a beautiful view. Thank you!
Rodney
September 2025
Beautiful setting, views to die for, very quiet, cosy place central to visit other areas.
Chris
June 2024
See above
Carol
June 2024
A perfect location, just a short drive to nearby beaches. Beautiful views, very peaceful and relaxing. Very comfortable accommodation, cute little cottage with lovely outdoor area to take in those views. The owner Kevin was very friendly, respected our privacy completely. Highly recommended.
Lynn
May 2024
We loved our stay in Hatway Hideway! It was just want we were looking for on a weekend away. The location was perfect - we wanted a countryside location with lovely views and our own space. The cottage was cleverly designed to have what we needed and was very comfortable. The host was lovely - he checked we were settled in and had everything we needed.
Kristine
April 2024
A beautiful tiny cottage where you can really be a peace.
R
October 2023
A great location, easy distance to Sidmouth in a very peaceful spot.
We felt the cottage was a tad small, it felt a bit like camping.
Marie Louise
September 2023
Eleven stars.
The country cottage of childhood fairy stories.
Surrounded by spectacular views of an AONB. Gentle, closely-mown paths lead up, by woods, to the owner's fields.
I have mobility issues and was able to walk up there with a rollator.
Very warm welcome from helpful, tolerant, unobtrusive host.
Cottage extremely well equipped down to details often forgotten.
Owls, bats and billions of stars appear at night. Almost a dark area. Incredibly quiet and peaceful down a small lane frequented only by the odd tractor at this busy time of year.
Would have stayed forever.
Lynn
September 2023
Lovely cute small cottage. Nice views.
Mark
May 2023
The cottage was in a idylic setting. It was beautifully furnished, cosy and clean ideal cottage for a couple. Within easy travelling distance of Sidmouth and other coastal seaside towns like Lyme Regis. I would highly recommend it if want a peaceful holiday in a lovely tranquil setting.
Henriette
May 2023
Hatway Hideaway is a lovely cottage with a big garden in a secluded location! Lovely views and peace and quiet! The host is very friendly and helpful ?? we enjoyed our short stay and our dog did as well!
Susann
April 2023
A lovely setting and a very sweet cottage. It is a bit small for two people, I would think. The owner (and his dog, Lily) was a treasure and so gracious and kind to me. My thank you doesn't begin to cover it.
Suzanne
December 2022
The cottage was beautifully furnished, cosy and clean. It had everything needed and despite being small was very comfortable. The cottage has glorious views and is so quiet and peaceful it made for a truly relaxing stay.
Michael
October 2022
A great little cottage in an idyllic countryside setting. Peace and quiet but not to far from lovely places to visit. Mr Fox the host is very friendly and helpful. We will definitely return.
Sue
September 2022
A gorgeous very small cosy cottage in a beautiful, very relaxing setting. Perfect to chill after a busy day of walking and exploring the lovely surrounding area. Would certainly go back and Nigel was lovely!
M
September 2022
Perfect for a getaway for a couple.
J
September 2022
Lovely tranquil setting. Perfect for relaxation but also very well placed for visiting Beer, Lyme Regis, Sidmouth, and great for walking. Thoroughly enjoyed our week.
Daron
August 2022
A little gem of a place. Walked through the door to find a box of biscuits and a bottle of wine awaiting our arrival. The Hideaway is absolutely stunning and perfect for a couple. Kevin left us to settle in and let us know he was available if needed. Couldn't fault it. We were sad to leave but will probably be booking again very soon. Shame I can only give 5 stars...
Hans Karel
August 2022
Being able to select on bed size would be a great addition (e.g. king, queen, double single etc.) as this cannot always be readily distinguished from either photos or description.
Susan
August 2022
We were very happy with Hatway Hideaway. A beautifully presented well equipped cottage in the most beautiful of locations. Highly recommend 5*
Nita
July 2022
If you like peace and quiet then this is the property. Lovely little cottage with amazing views. Watched the sunset every evening with a glass of fizz. Amazing location. Patio area with table and two chairs to sit out in the evenings. Fields nearby to walk and let your dog have a run. Only 15 minutes drive into sidmouth for a day at the beach. Sea shanty cafe and beach is a good place to go for a day out.
Catherine
July 2022
Lovely little cottage up a Devon Lane. Very quiet and lovely views. Minimal cooking facilities (as described) but generally well equipped.
John
July 2022
Hatway Hideaway is a lovely cosy cottage for two and is pet friendly, it is spotlessly clean and as everything you could need for a weeks stay. There’s a nice shower/wet room, bed room with a large bed and a sitting come kitchen area with a wall mounted tv. Outside there is a nice patio area with a bbq, we used to sit and have breakfast there while taking in the views. The cottage is out in the countryside in a raised position giving it fantastic views across a valley also making it very peaceful and quiet. You can follow a path from the cottage door further up the hill with a path cut around three wild flower meadows which opens up the views even more, we used to walk our dog up there every morning we spotted a deer one morning. In the top field there’s a swing picnic tables and fire pit.
Hatway is a great base away from it all to explore the local area of Sidmouth, Branscombe, Beer and Seaton with some lovely pubs and cafes to try. The local pub is the Red Lion back down the hill in Sudbury which is a locals pub and you are made very welcome. The beach we used the most was at the end of Old Beer road, you can park free on the road and there is a very nice cafe called Jurassic bites and toilets to use throughout the day. From there there is a nice walk over the end land into Beer which we recommend.
We had a fantastic stay at at Hatway Hideaway and would definitely recommend it for a quiet getaway.
Maragret
June 2022
Plenty of walking in surrounding area but need a car to visit sea or attractions.
James
May 2022
I have never felt so at peace. So happy and relaxed. This hideaway was just that. A perfect getaway with views to fall asleep to and a bed to match. What an incredible perfect slice of heaven
Elaine
April 2022
An absolute gem of a place, ideal for a romantic quiet week away. I would highly recommend, the owner Kevin was on hand should we need him but more than happy to let us relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and peacefulness.
James
April 2022
We had a lovely stay and the location was more than idyllic. The birdsong, fresh air and views from the patio was incredibly relaxing. Our hosts were warm, communicative and very helpful. Great access to sea and countryside. We went for dinner at The Holt on their excellent recommendation . We would definitely stay again.
David
March 2022
A small but adequate cottage in a beautiful location ,very quiet would have no reservations about returning
Natalie
March 2022
Ian
February 2022
Kevin the owner was extremely helpful and friendly, especially as we were caught in a storm! We would like to thank him for his kindness. Ian and Kim.
Emily
November 2021
Highly recommend for a short getaway in summer or winter. My husband, I and our cocker spaniel had a wonderful stay.
Steven
November 2021
We loved our stay. The cottage was very cosy and well equipped, location and views was amazing, host was very friendly and very helpful. Recommend a stay here to get away from it all.
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