Where Devon's countryside meets the coast.
The escape you wish you'd found sooner.
Nestled in its own secluded valley on the edge of wild Exmoor, Coulscott is a private country estate where rugged North Devon heritage coastline, glorious beaches, picture-perfect villages and the South West Coast Path are all within easy reach.
A handpicked collection of luxury dog-friendly cottages sleeping groups of all sizes, set within some of England’s most breathtaking countryside. A heated indoor pool, hot tubs, a games room, farm animals, outdoor play and acres of woodland, meadows, sunken lanes, streams and ponds – everything your family needs to truly escape, unwind and reconnect.
“Thats the whole essence of Coulscott…kids running around barefoot, gathering eggs, jumping in the pool.
The parents sitting back with a glass of rosé while the kids are living the dream.” – Alice East, Owner
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Our Cottages
Plenty to do
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Stay with the kids
Family Breaks
Explore the
Local Area
Bring the dog
Dog Friendly
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The Coulscott Estate
Coulscott is perfect for the whole family, with so much to see and do. Our private estate has excellent facilities, perfect for your dream family holiday in Devon. Hidden away in our own little valley, we have acres of grounds to explore, with sunken lanes and grassy paths crisscrossed with streams to splash in for the water lovers. Our heated indoor pool, extensive outdoor play areas and games room and soft play will keep boredom well at bay.
Our Animals and Wildlife
Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the edge of wild Exmoor we are fortunate to have an abundance of natural wildlife in the area, from eagles to puffins, and wild goats to red deer. Kids and adults alike will also enjoy sharing the space with our resident alpacas, hens, ducks, guinea pigs, pygmy goats, rabbits and sheep – ensuring there is never a dull moment!
The Coast and Countryside
Our luxury cottages provide easy access to the dramatic North Devon coastline, ranging from the highest cliffs and biggest sand dunes in England, to what is said to be the Best Beach in Britain! Inland the landscape varies from the wild moorland of Exmoor to green rolling hills, spectacular waterfalls, wooded combes and valleys with sheltering villages and quaint harbours. The region’s famous attractions and stunning countryside are also all in easy reach.
A Surfer’s Paradise
North Devon has some of the most consistently fun, surfable waves anywhere in the country. There’s a real array of spots to choose from here in North Devon, with loads of amazing breaks for all skill levels right at your doorstep. With excellent surf schools at each of our sandy beaches you are assured of being up and surfing before you know it! And with hand crafted wooden Barricane Boards available from your cottage, you can also enjoy trying Bellyboarding – the oldest form of surfing from ancient Hawaii & the Polynesian islands. Surfs up!
A little bit about us
We left our careers in London – Luke in fashion, Alice in media – swapped the commute for a valley in North Devon and haven’t looked back since.
We stumbled across Coulscott almost by accident, on the way to a family holiday in Cornwall. We pulled up on a sunny day, the animals came rushing over, and that was that. “There was just something magical about it,” says Alice. “The setting, the seclusion, the valley.”
We’ve poured everything into it since and in 2025 also added a sister property, The Lost Manor, just down the road.
We live on site, quietly keeping things running in the background. You may not always see us, but we’re always nearby.
~ Alice & Luke East
As featured in Devon Life - March 2026
Devon Life came to find out what draws families to this particular corner of North Devon – and what makes them keep coming back.
The March 2026 feature tells the full story.
“From high-flying jobs in London to mucking out chickens in North Devon – a couple who have created a rural haven for everyone to enjoy.”
— Devon Life, March 2026
The Coulscott Estate
Coulscott is perfect for the whole family, with so much to see and do. Our private estate has excellent facilities, perfect for your dream family holiday in Devon. Hidden away in our own little valley, we have acres of grounds to explore, with sunken lanes and grassy paths crisscrossed with streams to splash in for the water lovers. Our heated indoor pool, outdoor play area and games room will keep boredom well at bay.
Our Animals and Wildlife
Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of wild Exmoor we are fortunate to have an abundance of natural wildlife in the area, from eagles to puffins, and wild goats to red deer. Kids and adults alike will also enjoy sharing the space with our resident alpacas, hens, ducks, guinea pigs, pygmy goats, rabbits and sheep – ensuring there is never a dull moment!
The Coast and Countryside
Our luxury cottages provide easy access to the dramatic North Devon coastline, ranging from the highest cliffs and biggest sand dunes in England, to what is said to be the Best Beach in Britain! Inland the landscape varies from the wild moorland of Exmoor to green rolling hills, spectacular waterfalls, wooded combes and valleys with sheltering villages and quaint harbours.
A Surfer’s Paradise
A little about us
We left our careers in London – Luke in fashion, Alice in media – swapped the commute for a valley in North Devon and haven’t looked back since.
We stumbled across Coulscott almost by accident, on the way to a family holiday in Cornwall. We pulled up on a sunny day, the animals came rushing over, and that was that. “There was just something magical about it,” says Alice. “The setting, the seclusion, the valley.”
We’ve poured everything into it since and in 2025 also added a sister property, The Lost Manor, just down the road.
We live on site, quietly keeping things running in the background. You may not always see us, but we’re always nearby.
~ Alice & Luke East
As featured in Devon Life, March 2026
Devon Life came to find out what draws families to this particular corner of North Devon – and what makes them keep coming back.
The March 2026 feature tells the full story.
“From high-flying jobs in London to mucking out chickens in North Devon – a couple who have created a rural haven for everyone to enjoy.”
— Devon Life, March 2026