Artist Built Haven in the Heart of South Devon

The Piggery by The Orchard is a delightful, sun filled, light and airy, two-bedroom, two-bathroom detached home on Ham Farm. Stylish, cosy and beautifully designed and handmade by artists, The Piggery offers a unique and unforgettable stay near the coast in Devon. The traditional Orchard to the South, planted by us twenty-four years ago, boasts vintage cider apples, delicious cookers and eaters plus mulberry, plums, perry pears, medlar and quince. We produce our own cider and apple juice too.. The space This contemporary and highly original home at Ham Farm in rural South Devon offers all the modern conveniences, including a dishwasher and washer. Every item has been carefully chosen or made to compliment the architecture and to ensure a comfortable stay. Much of it designed and made by the owners or their friends. Whether you decide to sit at home and enjoy the serenity of the countryside, the views over the orchard, private garden and patio and the cosy warmth of the wood-burning stove, or travel farther afield to enjoy the exquisite landscape of the South Hams from a very central location, The Piggery offers everything you need to make your stay easy, relaxing and fun. Well situated a short walk away from Loddiswell, and right in the centre of the South Hams, The Piggery offers easy access to the stunning coastline with its famous South West Coast Path, beautiful and secluded beaches, magnificent Dartmoor, and all the amenities the South Hams has to offer: Kingsbridge (10 mins.), Dartmouth (25 mins.), Salcombe (25 mins.) and Totnes (25 mins.) are all worth visiting, each offering something special. There are many charming villages close by, and the internationally recognised Dartington Estate is within 30 minutes. Loddiswell has in the past been a little overlooked but offers such a lot on many levels, we love it here! For those who like to walk, there are essentials available in the village via a short footpath and there are numerous trails, green lanes and Avon River walks that begin right at your doorstep and may be interrupted with a delicious cream tea or lunch at Avon Mill Garden Centre. Other benefits include plenty of parking for up to 3 cars, drive up access, expert local knowledge….. The bedrooms are small but perfectly formed.. the larger has a very comfortable King size bed complete with boutique Egyptian bed linen. The smaller, with its en-suite shower and loo is a narrow (4') but extra long double and can sleep two cuddly people or children who don't mind sharing. We also have a single mattress with bedding provided for a small extra charge - please ask when booking. Please let us know if you have kids as there are a couple of provisos regarding care of its furnishings .. Guest access COVID-19 Update. We are using our own cancellation policy which relies on trust. It's worked really well so far and nobody has lost out! Airbnb's complicated system we feel is not right for guests nor hosts so we devised our own which we are committed to. Please note: for the months of December through till the end of March we prefer bookings of 28 days or more. It's the perfect space to retreat from the strange times we live in and stay healthy and comfortable. Guests can expect beautiful walks from the door, home deliveries of locally produced food if they wish, and a perfect space for home working with Superfast broadband. There is shared parking, but with plenty of space reserved for The Piggery. We are happy for visitors to walk across the land provided care is taken to close gates and be mindful of livestock. Every so often we press apples into juice and make cider. We have an orchard bursting with fruit, and we can point you in the direction of wonderful wild foods depending on the season. We sell our own apple juice, cider and some chutneys. The Piggery has its own private garden - not quite finished yet so please bear with us - and a beautifully sheltered Terrace dining area overlooking the valley and orchard which is happily used by guests throughout the year. Other things to note The Piggery has been very carefully built and finished to a high standard using many specially made features, including many examples of our work. Where we can we have used natural materials, clay paints etc and have incorporated much that is reclaimed and turned into something new. It's fundamentally a handmade house. We hope you will love your time enjoying it's pleasures and as always we appreciate your feedback to make it even better...