Bed And Breakfasts With Hot Tubs In Tiverton

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Denise - Verified booking

  We booked the lodge but there was a small problem with the cooker so only had one night there.

  The owner came to see us and gave us a free upgrade to the Bluebell (a converted barn) just a few yards away. The lodge is very nice and clean. Three steps up into the lodge. Comfortable double bed. Nice view and could sit outside for breakfast. It was very hot when we first went in and I had to open all the windows and there was no fans. We didnt get to use the hot tub. The Bluebell is spacious with 3 double bedrooms, 2 on the ground floor (one ensuite) and another up on a mezzanine level with a 2nd bathroom. Nice kitchen with big fridge/ freezer and dishwasher and comfortable sofa sitting area with a large smart TV. The Bluebell is a recent conversion and was very nice but needed a little fine tuning as some of the work was not finished to the best standard. Bedroom doors did not close properly, one handle was loose and dropped off as the owner opened it, bathroom had unfinished rough plaster in areas, there was no toilet roll holder. However, these are minor things that can be easily remedied and did not really detract from the overall accomodation and we enjoyed our stay and we were obviously grateful for the upgrade. Although the view is better from the lodge as its higher up the hill. It was all very clean. The hot tub was lovely and we used it most nights and you are not visible from the road when using it. A few things to note if you have small children or dogs. The garden area is not fenced off so unsafe for children or if your dog is prone to wandering . Ours isnt so not a problem for us. But, this also meant dogs belonging to other guests could wander into the garden and there were a couple of spaniels whose owners allowed them to wander unaccompanied. Didnt bother our dog but they did leave a few 'presents' on the lawn and their owners didnt pick these up. The road is nearby and busy with no pavement so not suitable to walk along with children or dogs. The road also isn't far enough away to stop traffic noise but that didn't really bother us. Other than the noise from passing traffic, its very quiet. The entrance to the property is via 2 large sliding doors that take up the entire frontage and as it was hot when we were there, meant there was a greenhouse effect and it was very warm in the accomodation, especially at night as there are no windows in the bedrooms. Some fans would make a welcome addition. Also, there is now a fence partially separating the Bluebell from its neighbour- (the Primrose which is a mirror of the Bluebell ) at the front of the property so you get privacy if using the hot tub and which isn't shown on the site photograph. There is an inter-connecting door from one to the other too so larger parties could book both and make it one bigger accommodation. Having to have the doors open also let in lots of horse flies and insects, of which there are lots of course as the barn is in the countryside so bring some fly spray with you. There are no walks immediately nearby but some nice places a short distance away in the car. The Exeter Inn is closest pub and about 8-10 minutes walk. The Anchor Inn is also lovely with a beer garden bordered by the river. The Tarr Steps are worth a visit and the pub on site does lovely meals. I can recommend the lasagne. Be careful though, as the postcode on the internet takes you to the wrong side where there is no parking. We had to go back and approach from the opposite side after a phone call to Exmoor park ranger service who gave us the correct postcode for the car park. All in all, we had a nice week break and can recommend both the Lodge the Bluebell and would like to thank Rebecca for the upgrade

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• Simon - Verified booking

  We recently had the pleasure of staying for a week at Figtree Cottage, Devon during December 2020.

  From the outset, the communication from Ali & Dave was on point. It was especially reassuring to receive a courtesy call from Ali prior to our stay which alleviated any queries or concerns we may have had around travelling to the property, or during our stay. The property was easily found with the directions provided by both Sykes and Ali. Upon arrival we were able to let ourselves in and get settled before Dave popped over to introduce himself and see if we needed anything. Ali & Dave reside in the premises just a stones throw away from the cottage which meant they were on hand for all our requests but far enough to ensure privacy and serenity. The cottage itself is situated away from the main road which means it's peaceful and quiet. The kitchen was already very well equipped however we did make a few requests that Ali & Dave we happy to oblige; notably the sharpening of the kitchen knives - thanks Dave! All bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean and furnished with quality fittings; the towels in the bathrooms were lush and the shower pressure is superb. The beds themselves were also very comfy. The loungeroom has an abundance of couches which ensured we weren't sitting on top of each other, as well as a fantastic fireplace which was lovely to start in the early evening and keep on until late. That said, the property is well heated anyway should we have preferred that form of heating. Without a doubt one of the main highlights was that hot tub - which we made use of everyday - and Dave ensured that the chemicals were just right throughout our entire stay; Dave would pop over in the morning to top-up and we hardly noticed he'd been and gone. We had an amazing stay at the cottage and really enjoyed what the surrounding area had to offer. Both Ali & Dave are really lovely people which just adds to making the whole experience perfect from start to finish. By the end of our stay we really didn't want to leave, however it's nice to know that we have something to look forward to upon returning again in the hopefully not too distant future.

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• Claire - Verified booking

  The property was in a great location, walking distance to Bampton and it’s facilities as well as to Exeter Inn in the opposite direction.

  It had a fantastic view across the valley, and the outside area was great with birdsong all day and owls all night. We had a slight issue on arrival but this was quickly resolved by Rebecca, who was very helpful. The property would benefit from better signage at entrance and on emails, as drove into farmhouse first and had to explore a little to find property (turn in by Exmoor retreat sign, not New Park) and the drive up to property is very steep and unmade and would be tricky for some vehicles. Inside, the property was very user friendly with good space and excellent storage. We felt the bed would benefit from a mattress protector, and possibly a topper as you could feel the buttons. We also felt the kitchen was lacking some essential utensils eg only two wine glasses, no potato masher, no scissors, no bread knife and the two sharp knifes that were there were not sharp. There was a good range of saucepans but we had to wash before use as they were not clean from previous visitors (photos if required). We also felt a small area guide and maybe walk books/maps/jigsaws would be a nice touch along with a property welcome guide. Overall, we felt the price was on the high side for the property although it was a lovely location and great outside space. All that being said, we would probably return again if we wanted the same location as we thoroughly enjoyed our stay (we did have fantastic weather!).

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• Deborah - Verified booking

  We stayed mid September,had to ring Sykes with a few problems, we didn't contact the owner after reading review's they said they had personally checked the property so didn't feel it would be resolved.

  Obviously their standards aren't very high. We weren't going to write a review but on reading review's since nothing has improved. main bedroom:Dirty tissues.cotton wool,and other things left in draws cupboards and under the bed. smelly wardrobe,broken tap in bathroom. Main bathroom: Hot water tap not working,shower smelt of urine,fumes coming back in the vent from boiler this could cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Kitchen: Cobwebs,food in dirty cupboards, chipped and cracked crockery and cooking utensils,toaster full of crumbs,kettle full of water,no proper bin,nothing matching,cobwebs in glasses,had to wash what we needed to use. Sitting room: Broken blinds,no internet box just the lead,smelt of dogs and dogs hair all over carpet,ripped curtain,dirt under cushions on sofas. Outside: Slippery entrance, uneven slabs that send water up your legs when you walk on them, no dust bin or recycling bins. Badly sign posted we ended up on a farm a few miles away where a lovely lady gave us directions. This could be a much better place in different hands.Needs a good deep clean and D.I.Y done. There is no attention to detail which is needed.

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• Alistair - Verified booking

  After unpacking and checking the property out, we discovered that the oven wasn't working.

  We were then upgraded to a better property, Bluebell. Sykes had warned us the grill wasn't working, but had communicated the wrong message. Sykes should have told us about the upgrade. The owner had already planned the upgrade to Bluebell, but Sykes were at fault. Bluebell was excellent. We would certainly book Bluebell again, but NOT Valley Lodge. The listing for Valley Lodge does not indicate that there is another property very close to it. So close that we would not have felt comfortable using the outside facilities. In the short time we were in Valley Lodge we had already decided that we would not book it again due to the proximity. The neighbours dog and family were loud and intrusive due to that proximity. The property is fine, but just too close to its identical neighbour. But, we thoroughly enjoyed the stay in Bluebell. The owner was extremely helpful and communicative. Bluebell is a recent barn convertion, and still has a few minor new build snagging issues, but is an excellent place to stay. We will be back to Bluebell in future.

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