Room Count: 4 Rooms
The Collective at Woolsery
Woolsery, United Kingdom
4 Rooms
The North Devon village of Woolsery isn’t obviously the sort of place you’d expect to find a boutique hotel, much less a project like the Collective. But for Michael and Xochi Birch, it’s a labor of love. The Collective at Woolsery is no ordinary hotel, but something more like a southern Italian “albergo diffuso” — it encompasses the Farmers Arms pub,...
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Rooms & Guests
Shop Room 4
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Shop Room 3
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Shop Suite 2
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Shop Suite 1
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Rosehill Cottage
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The Old Smithy
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Hillside Cottage
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Chapel St, Woolsery, Woolsery, Devon, EX39 5QS, GBR
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The Collective at Woolsery
Woolsery, United Kingdom
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he North Devon village of Woolsery isn’t obviously the sort of place you’d expect to find a boutique hotel, much less a project like the Collective. But for Michael and Xochi Birch, it’s a labor of love. The Collective at Woolsery is no ordinary hotel, but something more like a southern Italian “albergo diffuso” — it encompasses the Farmers Arms pub, the neighboring chip shop, the J. Andrew Shop & Post Office, and the nearby Birch Farm.Accordingly, the accommodations are divided — the four Shop Rooms and Suites each have their own personality, but all are crafted in a 1940s retro style, though upgraded with modern comforts like underfloor heating and Sonos sound systems. Meanwhile the three freestanding cottages sleep anywhere from two to eight, and step firmly into luxury territory. (A self-contained small hotel called Wulfheard Manor is in the works.)
The menu at the Farmers Arms is pub-inspired, of course, but thoroughly modern, and takes its local sourcing and its seasonal ingredients seriously. Even Woolsery Fish and Chips is a touch upscale, and the shop sells artisanal foodstuffs from local independent producers. For a first-hand look at an idealized version of Devon village life, there’s no place like it.
Room Count: 4 Rooms
Shop Room 4
Only Club members can view insider rates
Shop Room 3
Only Club members can view insider rates
Shop Suite 2
Only Club members can view insider rates
Shop Suite 1
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Rosehill Cottage
Only Club members can view insider rates
The Old Smithy
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Hillside Cottage
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Services & Amenities
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Free wi-fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Free parking
- Off street parking
- 100% non-smoking hotel
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Hotelist Club Benefits
- Upgrade to next room category, based upon availability at check-in
- Guaranteed 1pm late check-out
- Welcome treat in room on arrival
- 20 GBP hotel credit per room, per stay (incidentals only)
Join Hotelist Club to enjoy these benefits when you book with us.
Need to Know
Check in: 3:00 PM, Check Out 11:00 AM
• The cottages are dog-friendly, but not the shop rooms or suites. Advance notice and a pet fee of £15 per night are required.
• The shop rooms and suites are adults-only, but children (under 13 years) are welcome in the cottages.
• From January 8 - March 13, 2024 The Farmers Arms restaurant will be open from Wednesday - Sunday only. From December 30, 2023 - January 30, 2024 the Woolsery Fish and Chip Shop restaurant will be fully closed.
Location
Chapel St, Woolsery, Woolsery, Devon, EX39 5QS, GBR
Nearby
Overview
Shop Room 4
Shop Room 3
Shop Suite 2
Shop Suite 1
Rosehill Cottage
The Old Smithy
Hillside Cottage
The Story
The North Devon village of Woolsery isn’t obviously the sort of place you’d expect to find a boutique hotel, much less a project like the Collective. But for Michael and Xochi Birch, it’s a labor of love. The Collective at Woolsery is no ordinary hotel, but something more like a southern Italian “albergo diffuso” — it encompasses the Farmers Arms pub, the neighboring chip shop, the J. Andrew Shop & Post Office, and the nearby Birch Farm.
Accordingly, the accommodations are divided — the four Shop Rooms and Suites each have their own personality, but all are crafted in a 1940s retro style, though upgraded with modern comforts like underfloor heating and Sonos sound systems. Meanwhile the three freestanding cottages sleep anywhere from two to eight, and step firmly into luxury territory. (A self-contained small hotel called Wulfheard Manor is in the works.)
The menu at the Farmers Arms is pub-inspired, of course, but thoroughly modern, and takes its local sourcing and its seasonal ingredients seriously. Even Woolsery Fish and Chips is a touch upscale, and the shop sells artisanal foodstuffs from local independent producers. For a first-hand look at an idealized version of Devon village life, there’s no place like it.
Accordingly, the accommodations are divided — the four Shop Rooms and Suites each have their own personality, but all are crafted in a 1940s retro style, though upgraded with modern comforts like underfloor heating and Sonos sound systems. Meanwhile the three freestanding cottages sleep anywhere from two to eight, and step firmly into luxury territory. (A self-contained small hotel called Wulfheard Manor is in the works.)
The menu at the Farmers Arms is pub-inspired, of course, but thoroughly modern, and takes its local sourcing and its seasonal ingredients seriously. Even Woolsery Fish and Chips is a touch upscale, and the shop sells artisanal foodstuffs from local independent producers. For a first-hand look at an idealized version of Devon village life, there’s no place like it.
Services & Amenities
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Free wi-fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Free parking
- Off street parking
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- Garden
- Wood burning fireplace
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- ATM/bank office
Hotel Policy
Check in: 3:00 PM, Check Out 11:00 AM
• The cottages are dog-friendly, but not the shop rooms or suites. Advance notice and a pet fee of £15 per night are required.
• The shop rooms and suites are adults-only, but children (under 13 years) are welcome in the cottages.
• From January 8 - March 13, 2024 The Farmers Arms restaurant will be open from Wednesday - Sunday only. From December 30, 2023 - January 30, 2024 the Woolsery Fish and Chip Shop restaurant will be fully closed.
Shop Room 4
Floor to ceiling views across the countryside.
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 272 ft²/25 m².
Amenities
- arm chair
- bathtub
- coffee/tea
- concrete floor
- espresso machine
- Floor to ceiling views across the countryside.
- hairdryer
- hardwood floor
- heated floor
- Land & Water bath amenities
- minibar
- minifridge
- phones
- stand up shower
- television
- tiled floor
- turndown service
- usb outlet
Shop Room 3
skylight view of medieval church tower, lemon yellow bath
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 315 ft²/29 m².
Amenities
- bathtub
- coffee/tea
- concrete floor
- espresso machine
- hairdryer
- hardwood floor
- heated floor
- Land & Water bath amenities
- minibar
- minifridge
- phones
- skylight view of medieval church tower, lemon yellow bath
- sofa
- stand up shower
- television
- tiled floor
- turndown service
- usb outlet
Shop Suite 2
Record player in room. Masculine 1940's decor.
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 420 ft²/39 m².
Amenities
- arm chair
- bathtub
- coffee/tea
- concrete floor
- espresso machine
- hairdryer
- hardwood floor
- heated floor
- Land & Water bath amenities
- minibar
- minifridge
- phones
- rain shower
- Record player in room. Masculine 1940's decor.
- sofa
- stand up shower
- television
- tiled floor
- turndown service
- usb outlet
Shop Suite 1
40's feminine decor. double chaise lounge rocker
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 592 ft²/54 m².
Amenities
- 40's feminine decor. double chaise lounge rocker
- arm chair
- bathtub
- coffee/tea
- concrete floor
- espresso machine
- hairdryer
- hardwood floor
- heated floor
- Land & Water bath amenities
- minibar
- minifridge
- phones
- sofa
- stand up shower
- television
- tiled floor
- turndown service
- usb outlet
Rosehill Cottage
Cozy cottage with private patio and pub garden gate
Bedding
This room features 2 King Beds and is approximately 888 ft²/82 m².
Amenities
- bathtub
- closet
- coffee/tea
- concrete floor
- Cozy cottage with private patio and pub garden gate
- espresso machine
- fireplace
- full kitchen
- hairdryer
- hardwood floor
- heated floor
- iron
- Land & Water bath amenities
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- pet-friendly
- phones
- rain shower
- separate bedroom
- separate living room
- sofa sleeper
- television
- tiled floor
- turndown service
- usb outlet
The Old Smithy
Indoor outdoor living with folding glass wall in living room
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 1015 ft²/94 m².
Amenities
- bathtub
- coffee/tea
- concrete floor
- espresso machine
- fireplace
- full kitchen
- hairdryer
- hardwood floor
- heated floor
- Indoor outdoor living with folding glass wall in living room
- Land & Water bath amenities
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- pet-friendly
- phones
- rain shower
- separate bedroom
- separate living room
- sofa
- television
- tiled floor
- turndown service
- usb outlet
Hillside Cottage
Large private garden. Perfect for groups of eight.
Bedding
This room features 4 King Beds and is approximately 1716 ft²/159 m².
Amenities
- bathtub
- coffee/tea
- concrete floor
- espresso machine
- fireplace
- full kitchen
- hairdryer
- hardwood floor
- heated floor
- iron
- Land & Water bath amenities
- Large private garden. Perfect for groups of eight.
- minibar
- minifridge
- patio
- pet-friendly
- phones
- rain shower
- separate bedroom
- separate living room
- sofa
- television
- terrace / balcony
- tiled floor
- turndown service
- usb outlet
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