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Ref: S697738
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£83
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Alexandra Close
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£90
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£81
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7 Bed Cottage in Instow
Ref: S230635
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£492
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Seven Waterside
Ref: S777118
Reviews 2
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£143
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4 Bed Cottage in Sidmouth
Ref: S229692
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£195
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Sundowner
Ref: S122700
Reviews 32
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£149
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The Quillet
Ref: S121386
Reviews 37
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£107
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Ref: S231436
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£265
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8 Biddlecombe Orchard
Ref: S854125
Reviews 1
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£97
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11 Ebbtide
Ref: S697653
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£242
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Mena-Gwins
Ref: S42677
Reviews 24
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£136
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Bilbo's Cottage
Ref: S668046
Reviews 6
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£127
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Scholars Cottage
Ref: S38064
Reviews 24
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£86
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Glanville House
Ref: S82275
Reviews 27
From
£137
per nightTendring District
21 Crossways
Ref: S679745
Reviews 1
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£61
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3 Bed Cottage in Instow
Ref: S229503
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£126
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The Farmhouse at Broad Downs
Ref: S900428
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£283
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Misty House
Ref: S358216
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£213
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Little Pityme
Ref: S679726
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£97
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Summer Cottage
Ref: S124506
Reviews 23
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£233
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5 Arlington Villas
Ref: S86426
Reviews 41
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£104
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87 Atlantic Reach
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Reviews 5
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What our customers say about their holidays
Mrs Lorraine Mulhearn - Verified booking
Accuracy - stair gate, it is not a stair gate, more a living room gate (more below), putsborough beach pass non-existent Location - right in the middle of the village and handy for the beach. Couldn't ask for better Equipment - as above stair gate. There are attachments screwed into the top of stairs which a stair gate would connect to. Looked for this gate. Could not find. Tried to call the maintenence number in book (7pm Friday time we arrived at property) numerous times and no answer. There is also a number in the book for another holiday cottage company which I called to be told they did not have any property of this name on their records. 3rd time lucky got through to marsdens. Lady was very understanding that I had a 1 year old running around an upstairs living room with no stairgate to ensure his safety on the landing. She tried to contact maintenance but again no luck. I tried maintenance direct a few times the next morning. Finally got through a very rude unhelpful person called Claire. I explained we had found a stair gate but it was too small for the stairs and did not fit the attachments on top of stairs and asked if she could let me know where the correct gate was. She told me this was the correct gate and should extend. When I told her it wouldn't (and confirmed this by photo message) she very rudely said "well it was used by customers 2 weeks ago". She said she could not come and fit it as it was against health and safety. I understood this but asked if she one someone else could come and at least show me how it extended. She said this was not possible as Saturday was such a busy turnover day and she could try for Monday. I explained this was not acceptable as having paid a lot of money for the holiday I needed to be able to keep my child safe. She then told me I should search the house as she believed the extension bars may be in a wardrobe. I finally found 2 of these under the stairs (not a wardrobe). The gate still did not fit at the top of the stairs. It was not the correct gate for the attachments on the wall. I eventually had to makeshift the gate on the living room door using tools I had brought myself as without I could not have made it tight enough to be safe. This is not acceptable and I do not believe this should be advertised as a child friendly property. The highchair provided was also dirty with raisins still on the seat section from the last user. Cleanliness- as above the highchair was not clean, there was also hair in some of the plug holes in both baths and sinks Comfort - everything was comfy however the were a few things which would do with fixing at the property in order to obtain a 5 star for quality (the wood around the top of the balcony for one) Value for money - think it was expensive when taking into account the service we received from maintenance Likely to book with you again but unlikely to be this property unless it became more child friendly Would recommend the company as the lady I spoke to at 7pm on the Friday we checked in was very sympathetic and tried to help. But would not recommend property as it is. I would suggest marsdens or original cottages revisit this property and reassess if it is right for the company and if it still deserves 4 stars
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Michelle - Verified booking
If you have come across this house on your holiday search then stop looking as this property is stunning yet incredibly homely.
If you love a view, well, who doesnât ? this home offers a different view from each window that changes throughout the day. You can see a lot of thought has gone into getting this home ready to welcome guests, for me itâs always the little things,a pint of milk in the fridge, tea & coffee left for arrival, towels & tea towels, toilet paper, washer & dryer which means one less job when you have to leave and can arrive back home still relaxed from the sea air & views, there are also books, dvdâs, games, binoculars, Alexa speakers, coffee machine for ground coffee, a huge, modern fridge/freezer, the tv set up is a bit complicated if youâre used to just turning the tv on and watching the tv, Iâm sure your tv has DVB so no need for the freeview box ?but I work in this industry so I was the one holding 3 remotes, loading the dvd & finding the right programs ! The garden does state itâs enclosed which it isnât fully so if you have a dog or small child they will need supervision, the balcony is enclosed and has enough furniture to enjoy an morning cuppa, alfresco dining or just a glass of wine while soaking in the views plus it was perfect for my puppy to lie on in the sun (when we had some) ! Every seat in the living room has a different view and there are more than enough furniture for a large family. The bedrooms are all large and have enough hangers and drawer space in each room and the beds are large and comfortable. The driveway fits 2 cars but we parked on the roadway covering the drive due to steepness as our car boots wouldnât close as the sensors see the drive as an obstruction but thatâs BMW for you ! Could do with a bin outside instead of in the garage as we couldnât locate garage key but this is not a negative just a suggestion. Looe island view was warm, comfortable, homely and welcoming. A true 10 out of 10
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Paul - Verified booking
I have been staying at White Duck cottage for quite a few years now.
I try to have two weeks in May and again in September. To me, it is the ultimate in relaxation. Itâs comfortable, simple, well equipped, uncomplicated. I like that it is nestled in a local community. The cottage is exactly as described. It is always clean and very well maintained. Emily looks after the housekeeping, brilliantly, and is always available should there be any issues. In the years I have been staying, there have been no issues. Martine, the landlord sends a welcome email prior to the holiday, and he is also available should there be any queries. The cottage is extremely well situated. You can easily walk to the shops and a variety of good restaurants and pubs. I like to walk, and generally spend the first few days walking along the coastal path directly from the cottage, without having to drive. I can be on the beach within 20 minutes, including stopping to buy a pastie for lunch. There is good local information in a Binder and a whole area OS maps to help you navigate. But my advice would be to just go and explore. Neighbours are friendly, and more than happy to chat if you take a moment. I have always felt welcomed into the community and able to feel the real warmth of Cornwall. You can almost smell the best pastie shop in Cornwall from the cottage. Parking isnât always available directly outside the cottage, but it is always available close by. I havenât found that a reason to spoil my holiday. However, there is a reason why this cottage is always booked. If you want pampering go to one of the many Cornish hotels, if you want real Cornwall, I recommend White Duck cottage. Paul
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Jennifer - Verified booking
We loved our week at White Duck Cottage.
It had everything we needed and we felt very at home. The location is fantastic and our children loved being opposite the duck pond, where along with the ducks, they also discovered turtles, fish and a beautiful Heron. The only slight issue we had was thereâs no stand up shower. There is a really good tap mixer though and once we got used to that, we were fine. We quite enjoyed having lots of relaxing baths too and the water was always piping hot. Weâre quite sure the owner would have put a stand up shower in if they could but the ceiling is apexed, so there isnât an option to add one. After staying in the cottage, this wouldnât put us off from staying again as there are so many positives about it. The bathroom is very roomy, as are all the rooms in the cottage. Emily, the housekeeper is lovely and so helpful. She made herself available should we need any support, which was so reassuring, however, we didnât need her because everything at the cottage was straight forward. We were also impressed with Hayle as a location, as it has plenty to do, many amenities, the beach is stunning and great for young kids, plus itâs easy to get to other locations such as, Penzance, St Ives, St Michaelâs Mount, Mousehole, Lands End, plus more. Hayle is definitely a great base and White Duck Cottage is a great choice of accommodation.
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Mr David Peck - Verified booking
Property let down by housekeeping and maintenance and failure to attend property following call out. First impression overflowing bins and general untidiness around property - looked tired. First floor bedroom -central ceiling light 2 out of 3 bulbs not working. Ensuite- shaving mirror hanging off wall held on by one of two screws with skirting around bath panel held on by numerous pieces of sellotape. Ground floor main bedroom - large burn mark on carpet to right on entering. Bedroom with bunk beds - strong smell of dogs/animals. Contacted caretaker as per instructions during our stay as only light in downstairs bathroom stopped working. Essential to have urgently rectified with 3 young children using the facility at night. Surprised by our call we had to remind her that she was the main point of contact. We gained the impression she would not attend and tried to escalate the matter and phoned Marsden with no reply and then tried your "live chat" line twice with again no response. Your caretaker did not attend the property during our stay to fix matters despite her legal duty of care given young children using the bathroom at night. It was a pity something so minor became a big problem for us.
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