Holiday Cottages in Devon

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Michael - Verified booking

  The owner's direct contact with us was potentially helpful, but in fact the keys were not where they were said to be by him but were in the key safe as expected.

  The name sign for the property is barely legible and should be renewed as a matter of urgency. The owners directions to the property were misleading, although we recognize that navigating Devon lanes is a nightmare. For the information of future visitors to the property can we respectfully suggest the following: the easiest route to Toad Hall in the final stages is to proceed from Totnes via Harbertonford until the BP filling station is reached on the junction with the Dartmouth road on the left. Proceed past the turn to Dartmouth for a few hundred metres and look out for the LEFT turn to SLAPTON. Take this LEFT turn and proceed until there is a RIGHT turn marked with a white finger post. Take the LEFT turn immediately beyond this RIGHT turn. This lane goes directly to the final destination. Toad Hall is on the left behind the first group of houses that will appear. Turn in left at the sign "Middle Hutcherleigh" between the buildings and make an immediate - and very tight - right turn that will take you past Toad Hall, which is a single storey building on the left, hopefully with a renewed name sign. Further ahead down the slope and round a left curve in the track is the parking area. We think that a teapot should be provided. The food bin was in a disgusting state and wasn't where it was supposed to be.

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• Robert - Verified booking

  Booked late on with the principal criteria being proximity to our son and family.

  The accommodation was adequate for our needs , the bed was very comfortable and the shower was superb. On the downside, the property is quite dark inside because there are no rear windows and the lighting provided (except in the bathroom) is inadequate. There are no views from the property other than across the car park and the small patio, next to your parked car, is not an enticing place for evening drinks, or a meal. There is little that can be done about that, it is what it is as a former stable complex but no effort had been made to make it slightly more attractive. There were brackets for hanging baskets outside but no hanging baskets. As a result of the above, we felt that the price charged was high. Our plot also lost the evening sun earlier than the other units. On arrival, the 'welcome' basket consisted of 2 packs of biscuits, coffee sachets and tea bags. Previous stayers we noted from the guest book received the more normal Prosecco! Nor could we quickly chill the wine we brought, as we arrived to the fridge turned off and the door wide open! By contrast, our son paid less for 2 bedrooms with a nice sitting out area and views across the valley and only a mile away, also on a farm.

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• Alma - Verified booking

  We arrived on a dark very wet evening.

  It was impossible to find this place. We eventually had to call at a house to ask for help. He agreed it was not very easy to find. Put up some directions. The cottage was freezing cold. Had a radiator in lounge area, which we later discovered, was not operable due to no gas in the property!!!. We sat with blankets around us until we got the fire going. The TV did not work for the whole of our visit. Misadvertising. Loads of DVD’s which proved TV did not work. Now the bed. We are both in our 70’s. The person next to the wall had to get the other person to move every time they get up. The only place that was warm all the time was the toilet area. Not much good. We would never visit this property again. It needs a lot of jobs doing to it. Ps no freezer compartment in the fridge. Couldn’t get the cooker top ever to work.

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• Mark - Verified booking

  Quirky cosy comfortable cottage in a very peaceful rural hamlet setting, with lots of narrow lanes to navigate to get too.

  Amazed by the ceiling friesche beautiful detail, cottage all on one level which was easier for our older dog. We made full use of the log burner on the coldest November nights. Only a few small negative points maybe a welcome pack would have been a nice touch, and we had to wash the cutlery draw as was dirty with long grey hairs in there. Was very central to all South Devon has to offer Totnes, Dartmouth and salcombe and some lovely beaches. Recommend the Old Inn halwell lovely evening meal and The Sportsman's Arms Blackawton for a fabulous Sunday carvery. Just two suggestions maybe an iron and ironing board would be handy, and for privacy a side curtain or net for the small side window by sofa. Enjoyed our time thoroughly thank you.

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• Kelly - Verified booking

  Such a wonderful break away from the town to a rural setting.

  My children especially enjoyed the interaction with the owners on the farm and a highlight was when we were called for so we could watch the birth of a calf on the farm. Such a thoughtful thing to do and letting the kids help with feeding the cows and calfs was too very special. We cant thank the owners enough for embarrassing the childrens interest. The lodge had everything we needed and was very comfortable. It felt lovely to stay in, somewhere u look forward to going back to after a busy day. Even with 6 of us staying together it didn't feel crampt so it was perfect. So many beautiful places to explore within a hour of the lodge, long walks and coastlines. We look forward to returning very soon.

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