Ivybridge Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Heather - Verified booking

  The Clock House is located in a beautiful part of Devon on the edge of Dartmoor.

  The instructions to find the house and the key were spot-on, even in the dark. The gardens are wonderful and very interesting with lots of unusual trees and shrubs to discover, even in November, and the distinct areas of the property make it a delight to explore. The cottage was very clean and the bed we requested had been made up. The owners had kindly left some cake and laid the table out for afternoon tea - a lovely touch. There was plenty of wood for the wood burner (which the dogs loved), the kitchen was well stocked with equipment and utensils and the water pressure in the showers was excellent. We enjoyed the 2 local DVDs (Devon & Dartmoor) and the jigsaw puzzles. There were multiple entry points to the cottage - the side stable door was great for getting the dogs in after a muddy walk. My only request would be a very small length of hose attached to the outside tap to hose off the dogs if necessary, although we tried to do this before we got back to the house. The owners were on hand for any issues. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend the cottage to anyone; there are plenty of great places to visit and eat - our highlights were The Ship Inn (Ugborough), The First & Last Bistro (Ermington) & Drogo Castle

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• Karen - Verified booking

  We had a fantastic week at the The Clock House.

  The property has been thoughtfully designed making it convenient and comfortable for all guests whilst maintaining the historic character of the building. The disabled facilities and level entrance were ideal for the elderly and frail member of our party. The kitchen is well equipped to handle holiday cooking and the utility room is very useful. There are plenty of games, books and DVDs for rainy days and the only thing we would have added is a Smart TV or DVD but this really did not detract from our enjoyment. The hosts have provided a vast collection of local maps and guide books making the planning of days out very easy and we were especially grateful for the information about local dog-friendly beaches.The gardens are beautiful and peaceful and it was fantastic to have the freedom to explore. Lorna is an exceptional hostess and we very much enjoyed learning of the history of the estate and getting a chance to see inside her house. Finally, we took our two classic cars with us as we were attending a show whilst in Devon and Lorna very kindly allowed us to photograph the cars outside the house. The Coach House is an ideal base from which to explore Dartmoor and the coast and we would not hesitate to book this property again.

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• Freya - Verified booking

  The Clock House was very comfortable and in a stunning location.

  We enjoyed being able to explore the beautiful and tranquil gardens at Lukesland. My father has difficulty walking long distances and standing for any length of time. The groundfloor of the cottage is all on one level which made it easy for him to get from the bedroom with ensuite wet room to the living room and kitchen/dining area - the shower seat in the wet room was extremely useful for him. Lorna and John, who own Lukesland, were very welcoming and it was very helpful to be able to order a delicious ready meal for our arrival. The gardens are open to the public twice a week during the Spring and Autumn but the cottage is tucked away at one end of the estate and so we didn't feel any invasion of privacy. Ivybridge is well located for exploring the South Hams area and is on the edge of Dartmoor. It has a great farm shop (Countryman's choice) at Endsleigh garden centre with delicious cheeses, butchers and pasties and a good local pub (Trehill arms) as well as a Tesco extra, very close.

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• Jen - Verified booking

  Had a lovely stay at the Clock House which is very well equipped, comfortable and warm.

  It could be mentioned in the description that the way to the cottage off the main road is a very narrow road with very few passing places and no lights. Following the directions supplied by yourself these took us up past the main house but the owner preferred that we bypass the entrance with the green railings and drive up to the entrance further up the road and turn into a gateway which is directly in front of the cottage. We also had a problem with flies. The owners are aware of this but haven’t addressed the problem. We had to use fly spray each morning before we went out and on our return had many flies to clear up, one afternoon there were more than 100, not what you would expect to do on holiday.

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• Louise - Verified booking

  The Clock House is a wonderful place.

  Everything is comfortable, the kitchen well equipped, it all feels like a real home. The gardens are truly amazing and having your own access directly on to Dartmoor is a real treat. We didn't use the car for a few days just exploring what was around us. As the garden was open for a couple of days we even had tea and cake in the tea room. Bliss! Having a downstairs bedroom with an en-suite wet room was perfect for me as I'm having mobility problems at the moment. The summer house in the garden is a super spot to observer the garden from and listen to the gentle sounds of water from the fountain below. On a sunny, warm day I can imagine no finer vantage point to view this perfection.

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