Bovey Tracey Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Nick - Verified booking

  What an absolute gem !

  All mullioned windows & exposed beams, nooks & crannies, very tastefully furnished, and with literally EVERYTHING required for a peaceful & relaxing holiday. Having stayed at many properties in the South- West, we can honestly say that this is THE most delightful cottage we have had the pleasure of booking ! Ideally situated for visiting the many places of interest in Devon, but if you are so inclined, you could easily spend a week here just chilling ! The gardens have several seating areas & if in season, the apple trees will provide you with a readily available crop of beautiful fruit ! It is really secluded & quiet, literally all you can hear is birdsong. Sitting in the window seat was delightful, especially early morning/ late evening. The cottage was exceedingly clean & tidy on arrival, & credit must be paid to the housekeeper. Also, the welcome wine & chocolates were greatly appreciated, & a nice gesture. As was the call from David ( the owner ) to check that everything was to our satisfaction on the first night of our arrival. We could find NOTHING to fault ( how many places could you say this about ? ) & we would thoroughly, & without hesitation, recommended this property. Be warned though - the lane in & out of the hamlet is VERY narrow & not for the faint-hearted, but easily negotiable IF you take it cautiously & with consideration for the locals ! In summary - 10/10 from us !

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• Michael - Verified booking

  We’re a family of 4, our children are 5 and 8.

  We had a lovely week at Forge Place. The house was well kitted out, cosy and had everything we needed. Bovey Tracey is a really nice place – the children loved the House of Marbles, heritage centre and Jolly Rogers (which has life-sized models to look at). There are several good play parks and we went to the outdoor swimming pool. We also took to the bikes and did a couple of rides, from just up the road there’s a lovely ride to Newton Abbot or Moretonhampstead the other way. We also went on the steam train at Paignton, to the beach and Newton Abbott Museum. We barely scratched the surface, there’s loads to do in the area. Our car broke down and had to go to a garage, we could still get around reasonably by bus and there are trains from Newton Abbott. The owners, Gill and Adam, are really nice. They showed the children footage of the hedgehogs and mice in the wildlife area opposite the cottage and when they heard of our car problems they were really helpful. We don’t usually go back to the same place but felt it was so nice with lots to do nearby we may well go back in a few years’ time.

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• Joanne - Verified booking

  Thank you very much for the use of this lovely cottage.

  The owners are excellent communicators and very much cared that our holiday was comfortable. They made us feel welcome with a gift of Prosecco & milk in the fridge. There were clear instructions for everything, in fact we have stayed in many holiday houses but this was the easiest and most user friendly set up we've encountered. The cottage was clean and very well kitted out, the kitchen was easy to use with good quality appliances & cooking equipment. The garden was so very pretty, as one might expect of a rural Devon thatched long house, with roses round the door and lots of little spaces in the garden to capture the sun! The property is so peaceful and we really did feel at home...we were sorry to leave but we hope to return next year. Thank you once again to Hilary & David, who are lovely people, conscientious, & checked we were OK after our late arrival. :-) PS. Recycling the rubbish is always a tricky subject in an area one doesn't know! We recommend sussing it out sooner rather than later & don't leave it till the last minute like we did...with the usual head-scratching!!

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• Richard - Verified booking

  We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our holiday at the beautiful Appletree Cottage.

  The information pack that we received prior to our arrival was the most comprehensive we have ever seen and provided extensive details on the home, equipment, directions, local area and much more. The owners clearly want to ensure that their guests have the best holiday possible and were only too pleased to help in any way. The house really felt like a home, and it was spotless. The garden is beautiful and the location was perfect for us - we enjoyed trips into Dartmoor, to Paignton Zoo and spent an enjoyable rainy day exploring the World of Marbles and The Jolly Roger in Bovey Tracey. Returning to Appletree Cottage at the end of each day was a joy and it was a privilege to be able to stay in this beautiful thatched cottage. Our son particularly enjoyed the large window seats, where he spent time each morning reading. Thank you too for the beautifully laid out welcome - the attention to detail in this home was second to none. We would certainly recommend Appletree Cottage.

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• Alan - Verified booking

  Four adults and one dog enjoyed a very comfortable week in The Mews.

  Andy and Charmaine were very friendly and welcoming but didn’t crowd us at all. The Mews is in a good location and feels remote enough to be peacefully quiet but only 15 mins away from Bovey Tracey and shops. Ducks and geese were our neighbours! Ideal for a recharging holiday. Nice and clean, very warm with plenty of hot water. The outside tap is a real bonus for washing muddy paws after walkies. Dog leg-stretching a little bit limited without walking down the lane but Andy mentioned plans to expand the fenced area which would give dog-guests more space to roam. He also offered to dog-sit if we wanted to go out, which although we didn’t need to take advantage of this time is still really appreciated. Lovely fresh scones (huge!), a pot of jam and clotted cream awaited us on arrival which started our Devon holiday in the best way. We look forward to our next visit!

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