Dog Friendly Bed And Breakfasts In Kingsbridge

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Joanne - Verified booking

  We had a wonderful stay at two hoots for the first time.

  Beautiful home, well equipped and organised with everything you could need. A few things we wanted to mention for future customers/owners attention (where possible). There were a few kitchen items which are ready for replacement which we left a note of in the maintenance book (great idea to keep on top of things!) and the frying pans are definitely ready to be replaced, our attempts to make a fried egg and actually get it out of the pan again were comical at best. The narrow lanes to and from the property were definitely a challenge as the locals are super confident and you don’t see them until they are right upon you which is scary when your not used to those single vehicle lanes, especially when you don’t know where your going initially. The cleaning was adequate although could do with more care and attention particularly on furniture (dog hair) and the outdoor glass, cobwebs in corners, bird poop etc. The beds were large and comfortable. The bin collection instructions were confusing, everything in one bin outside but 3 separate bins within property, suggesting recycling initially. We are still unclear if the bags are sorted or not once collected, maybe could do with more clarity around this for future guests. The neighbour kindly informed that they collect the bin on a Friday and it does NOT need to be put on the street, however the info email says bin collections are Tuesdays so again confusing. The birds were noisy and leave lots of mess so we appreciate that it is sometimes out of your control but we got used to the noise by a few days in. The plumbing was noisy, particularly in the bathrooms upstairs and can be heard from main living space downstairs so we knew who was up and when based on their bathroom movements. The activities are far apart and places to visit are a decent drive away depending on what you want to do but we had a lovely Sunday lunch in the village inn which we walked to although hilly, it was lovely and people were friendly. The house was equipped with games, books, jigsaws as well as access to tv streaming but unable to watch movies over 15etc until 8pm when the passcode is not required. We had 3 teenagers with us and they made good use of the snug to watch tv but it was a struggle when both tv’s were in use as they interrupted each other and we were constantly telling each other to turn down or having to turn up to hear past the other. It is not possible, but another door between snug and living space would be good to manage the sound better. Overall we had a lovely stay and none of the above would prevent us from booking again in the future. Beautiful views and beautiful house. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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• Donna - Verified booking

  We arrived to ocean view and yes the views are incredible.

  However we were a little disappointed by the cleanliness of the property for the money we had paid. Firstly, all carpets need a deep clean. We have a baby and allowing her to crawl about wasn't hygienic in the bedrooms. The lock on the bathroom door doesn’t work. The tap in the kitchen leaks. The patio hadn't been cleaned or swept in years and we had to clean broken glass and cigarette ends up before we could use it. After we stripped the beds on Friday, our leaving day we were shocked to see the state of the beds. Staining was evident everywhere. I have taken a picture of one bed as it had a used incontinence pad under the sheet and my mother had been sleeping on it all week unaware. The fact that this was still on the bed from a previous guest means that the sheets clearly were not changed once they had left, or the cleaner had made a conscious decision to leave a used incontinence pad on the bed. There was years worth of dust and cobwebs behind the head boards in all bedrooms which became apartment when trying to retrieve a baby’s toy. The seat cushions around the table need a good clean as they are all dirty. Mould was prevalent in the grout and non-slip mats in the en-suite and main bathroom. In general the entire house could do with a proper deep clean or the owners should seriously consider lowering the price of staying here. We have stayed in hopecove many times before (Every year for the last 16 years) and thus have stayed in many rental properties and can safely say that despite being one of the most expensive properties to rent in Hope Cove it certainly does not provide value for money in its current state. We have always had an information book in every property we have stayed in, however we didn’t have one specific to this property this time so therefore had no idea what to do with rubbish and how to separate the recycling etc. The patio furniture is dated and broken with the cushions to practically all the furniture dirty and covered in dog hair. A dangerously rusty parasol base was provided but no parasol? We were very lucky with the weather so spent most days outside of the property and overall we did have a nice time. Its definitely one of the best properties in hope cove for parking, location and views, the whole house just needs a really deep clean and a little updating. Either that or the owners really should consider reducing the price to bring the expectations of visitors in-line with the reality of the property.

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• Kully - Verified booking

  Fabulous property, very well appointed and fitted out.

  Poor cleanliness due to superficial cleaning only which had followed a stay where 2 dogs had stayed in the week before . Hair on all soft furnishings including bedrooms. Outside balcony had a lot of hair in corners and crevices We did contact you following an allergic reaction to dog hair for one of the party. Following this additional cleaning was provided. Disappointing that given you knew pets had begun present a higher level of cleaning had not been provided. We spent time cleaning the property ourselves only to discover the vacuum cleaners were totally bunged up! That was another job that we did in our holiday time. The other issue we had was a stair gate not fitted properly again resolved but how did the person who fitted it not know that it was not connected properly? We did not let this spoil our holiday but it could all have been avoided. Puzzled as to why you charge extra for pets then not deep clean the property?? Or charge the owners fir leaving the mess behind ?? My daughter has never had a reaction to pet hair before she can have a reaction to dust, so luckily had creams with her and antihistamines otherwise we would’ve had to seek to medical help. Photographs of her skin were sent to you to show the severe reaction as you will have seen that would’ve been very uncomfortable for her. Happy to speak to you about our experience.

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• Emma - Verified booking

  Good points The location of this property is excellent, extremely handy for the beaches and the local cafes / restaurants.

  The place was very clean on arrival and the kitchen was well equipped. Bad points There is no parking on site, which we were aware of, and there is a car park you can use nearby. However, it tells you there is a drop off point for bags - this is not true. There is a lane behind which is completely unaccessible from the top as the hotel have blocked it. Access from the bottom is impossible for a large car, and having spoken with a local cleaner they actually have to reverse up the very steep lane (they have a mini) Having 3 children and a car full of stuff, not being able to unload / load was extremely frustrating, especially when we arrived in the rain. We also damaged our car as we attempted to go up the lane until realising it wasn't possible. The whole situation was avoidable if the listing had been honest - we certainly wouldn't have booked anywhere where we couldn't unload close by. The cottage itself doesn't have any sound insulation and you can hear everything below and to the right of you so not good if you have children / light sleepers. The living space is very cramped with a table squeezed into the kitchen space and not enough seating in the lounge. All in all we left a bit disappointed about the accommodation, particularly when we'd spent so much money.

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• Vikki - Verified booking

  Do not stay here!

  !! (Have they all gone?) good. Because this is by far one of the loveliest cottages I have stayed in. The beds are the comfiest I have slept in, the cottage was clean and welcoming. Obviously the hi-light was watching the waves crash, the surfers surf and the sea in all its stages from the comfort of an arm chair, or with a glass of wine on the patio. This cottage is a family home, with all the comforts that allows; including gadgets, kitchenware and artwork. This just makes it more welcoming. To cover some other points: The cooker is tricky, but because it’s aimed to keep you safe, not faulty. Just keep your finger on the standby button to activate. The Hope and Anchor in the village is lovely, food, drinks, view and service. The staff are lovely. The Cove has a lady who is front of house, she is more aggressive than is necessary in a small restaurant. But the food lovely so duck and cover and enjoy! The Hotel is charming and the cocktails are very nice. Be warned the village shop is basic and expensive, which is a shame as it could be a goldmine, the staff again are lovely. So if you did read past the first line and have uncovered the secret that is Ocean View, I am sure you will have a wonderful time. We certainly did.

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