2 bed bungalow to rent

Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple EX31

A delightful attached cottage in a rural yet accessible area available for a long term let.

Accommodation To Include

Timber door into

Lounge Area (7.57 x 2.88 (lounge, kitchen diner combined) (24'1)

With ornamental feature fire place and two windows to the front with a light oak effect, radiator and opening to

Kitchen & Dining Area

Comprising of a range of units with a marble effect worktop over, single bowl stainless steel sink, oven, hob with extractor unit oven. Window to the front and laminate flooring.

Door To Inner Hall With

Door to airing cupboard with gas boiler and shelving. Thermostat heating. Doors to:

Bedroom One (3.43 x 3.11 max (11'3" x 10'2" max))

A double room with window to the rear, radiator and fitted carpet.

Shower Room (2.38 x 1.90 (7'9" x 6'2"))

Fabulous newly installed shower room with spacious walk-in shower. Tiled flooring. Window to the rear and heated towel rail. Vanity unit, wash hand basin and WC.

Bedroom Two (3.45 x 2.43 (11'3" x 7'11"))

A double room with window to the rear, radiator. Fitted carpet.

Outside

To the front of the property is a large parking and turning area (2 cars) and a pathway to the side of the property leading around to an enclosed level garden with patio area and fantastic rural views.

Situation

Set in a timeless and tranquil hamlet adjacent to the original farmhouse and other converted former farm buildings, the property enjoys superb views into the valley behind. The western boundary of Exmoor National Park is about 2 miles away and provides some spectacular walking. Further North are the high cliffs of the rugged Exmoor coastline and to the west are the popular sandy, surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Putsborough, Croyde Bay and Saunton, also with championship golf course. Barnstaple, the regional centre for North Devon is about 8 miles away and there the town centre offers an excellent range of facilities with the usual high street multiples and a number of local traders. The Pannier Market is in regular use and is adjacent to the town's famous Butchers Row. There are excellent leisure and tennis facilities as well as a thriving theatre and cinema. Sailing is available on the coastal waters at Instow, a few miles to the west, on the banks of the River Torridge, is also home to the North Devon Yacht Club. On the eastern side of town, access can be gained to the North Devon Link Road ( A361) which provides a fast route to the M5 Motorway at Junction 27 ( Tiverton) about 34 miles away. There is also Tiverton Parkway mainline railway station (London Paddington in approximately 2 hours). Exeter, the County Town and Cathedral City with it's international airport is about 50 miles away.

Directions

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From Barnstaple take the unclassified road to Bratton Fleming, proceed up the hill through the village and immediately before the White Hart Public House, turn left. Pass the school and some houses where the road forks, bear right. Follow this lane for approximately 1 mile and the entrance to the property will eventually be found on the left hand side by Lower Knightacott. Park near the five bar gate leading to Bluebell Cottage.

Services

Electric - Mains connected
Drainage - Private septic tank - £50 per calendar month payable for water and drainage combined.
Water - Private (see above regarding charge)
Gas - lpg Bottles
Heating - gfch via bottled gas.
Ofcom predicted broadband services - Standard: Download 7 Mbps, Upload 0.8 Mbps. Ultrafast: Download 1800 Mbps, Upload 220 Mbps
Ofcom predicted mobile coverage for voice and data: EE - good outdoors and indoors, Three - good outdoor and variable in home, O2 and Vodafone - good outdoor.
Local Authority: Council tax band B

Lettings

The property is available to let on an assured periodic tenancy, unfurnished and is available 21st December 2026. Rent: £875.00 pcm exclusive of all charges. Deposit: £1009.00 returnable at end of tenancy subject to any deductions (all deposits for a property let through Stags are held on their Client Account and administered in accordance with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Dispute Service). A minimum annual gross household income of £26,250.00 is required to be considered. References required, viewings strictly through the agents.
A pet may be considered at this property subject to a vetting application.

Tenant Fees & Holding Deposit

This is to reserve a property and set off against the first month’s rent and deposit.
The Holding Deposit of £201.00 (equivalent of one weeks rent) will be withheld if any relevant person (including any guarantor(s)) withdraw from the tenancy, fail a Right-to Rent check, provide materially significant false information, or fail to sign their tenancy agreement (and / or Deed of Guarantee) within 15 calendar days (or other Deadline for Agreement as mutually agreed in writing). For full details of all permitted Tenant Fees payable when renting a property through Stags please refer to the Scale of Tenant Fees available on Stags website, office or on request.

Tenant Protection

Stags is a member of the RICS Client Money Protection Scheme and also a member of The Property Redress Scheme. In addition, Stags is a member of ARLA Propertymark, RICS and Tenancy Deposit Scheme.

Renters Rights Act

The first phase of the Renters Rights Act was implemented on the 1st May 2026.
The legislation introduced many reforms affecting how tenancies are conducted.
This includes the introduction of the month to month Assured Periodic Tenancy ending the fixed term agreement and the abolition of section 21 notices now utilising the amended Section 8 notice provisions plus other reforms.

For further information and guidance please contact our offices or visit our Renters Rights Hub at .