Devon Cottages with Hot Tubs

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Lisa - Verified booking

  The fresh eggs and homemade cake were a lovely surprise on arrival and were enjoyed by all throughout the week.

  The venue offered a tranquil relaxing stay. The hot tub was a keen favourite for everyone. The stars were amazing on a clear night. The house was clean and cosy. The kitchen was a great place to gather, enjoying home cooked food and conversation, on a large beautifully crafted wooden table, although the table isn't flat, making eating and serving up a little precarious at times. Generally a well equipped kitchen, although it was ashame the aga was decommissioned, so out of use. A couple of things would have made cooking for a large party a little easier, sharpened knives, the few remaining are very blunt and more of them, a few smaller sized frying pans.. Otherwise pretty good collection of pots and pans. The property advised that you are provided with bed linen and towels, so we didn't bring anything. The bed linen was fine, but we only had 6 towels for 11 people for the week, which was not enough. Especially as you are also using them for the hot tub, you were left trying to dry off with damp wet towels. The wood burner in the living is a homely touch, but unfortunately is missing the seal, making the room smokey. It also meant that it burnt it's way through the wood at a fair pace. Hopefully this will get fixed for the winter. Overall a pleasant and enjoyable stay, would definitely recommend.

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• Mrs Phillips - Verified booking

  We have just returned from an amazing holiday at Woodside. Helen and Steve have thought of everything to make your holiday a great one. Helen and Steve at the end of a text if you need them but not intrusive. They provided lots of gorgeous goodies in a welcome pack which were very much appreciated. All fittings and furniture is of a high standard. Feels so homely too. Beds are very comfortable. 2 fridges and the freezer were handy as we had a couple of food deliveries. Nice to have a ensuite or bathroom for each bedroom too. You have two areas to sit out. The front with the hot tub which was well used with its amazing views over open countryside and Hartland. The secluded secure back garden ideal for our 2 small dogs very pretty. The dogs were so safe so we could totally relax. Places to sit out and just chill. Loved hearing the cockerel in the mornings and the donkey sometimes in the next field. Woodside is in a perfect place to explore Devon or Cornwall as close to the border. Loved Bude and Westward Ho! Hartland has a couple of shops, pub and fish & chip shop which were lovely. Even though we were so lucky to have 2 very hot weeks the barn was nice and cool. We absolutely loved our holiday at Woodside and have already booked to go back next year.

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• William - Verified booking

  I've been staying in self catering places for 20 years and this is my absolute favourite.

  The cottage was modern, warm, very clean, comfortable and you could tell it had really been well looked after. The woodwork, bathrooms, TVs etc were all of a really good quality. Small touches like binoculars and bird spotting books on the windows or bath and hand towels being colour coded to each person so you know which towel is yours make such a difference. The owners were very kind and despite having a busy farm to look after Angela took an hour out of her day to show my young girls the resident donkeys. Despite all of our days out this experience was the highlight for both of them! The situation is just wonderful. Only 5 mins to a main road and 15 mins to a small town / the M5 so you have good access when you want it the cottage feels like you're in the middle of nowhere. So quiet. So peaceful. The hot tub out front has the most stunning view across east Devon. Sitting in the hot tub of an evening watching a barn owl hunting was a magical experience. Great property, great owners, stunning location. By far the best Sykes property I've stayed in. Will be coming back. Recommended to anyone looking for a peaceful rural Devon holiday.

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• Mr Wesson - Verified booking

  The folder with house information was great and very useful and user friendly. It’s a beautiful property and has everything you need including in the kitchen… scales (needed for weighing out pancake ingredients), Tupperware so you can pack a picnic, even an apron and tea, coffee and hot chocolate to get you started (as well as the welcome pack). The little details have been thought about including robes and towels for the hot tub as well as fluffy bathroom towels lovely toiletries from The Clovelly Soap company and even treats, towel, blanket, bowls and a bed for the dog to use too! Games, garden furniture, clothes airer, plenty of crockery and glasses and 2 fridges… everything to make an easy home from home holiday! We were super lucky and had stunning weather and could choose the inside garden or the front terrace as both had furniture to relax in. We would highly recommend this property. The host; Helen was friendly and helpful. She was available should we need her but happy to let us get on with it and when we did meet her was happy to chat and be asked for recommendations. A booking you won’t regret!

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• Ms Burton - Verified booking

  The property can only be described as 5 star accommodation. The owners, Steve & Helen, have thought of absolutely everything with regard to furnishings & fittings. Everything is first class. The welcome pack which included a large basket of logs, wine, fruit, cake, fudge, cookies, milk, bottles of beer, cordial & flowers was a most welcome surprise. The barn was a most relaxing & cosy environment with the added bonus of a hot tub. Although the weather was very seasonal, stormy at times, it was nice to be cosy & warm in their lovely barn. We dined in the village on three occasions and, in our opinion, the Anchor Inn was our favourite with regard to food & a friendly welcome. A visit to Hartland Quay is worth a visit for the outstanding rock formations and a walk along the coastal path. Good choice of food available in the Wreckers Bar at the hotel there with free parking. All in all, our 7 night stay at the barn exceeded our expectations and we would not hesitate to return in the future.

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