Guests say
Welcome Cottage in Tiverton is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its cleanliness, peaceful location, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, characterful furnishings, and the thoughtful touches provided by the hosts. While some minor issues are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests recommending the property and expressing a desire to return.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and tidy, with multiple reviews affirming its well-kept condition. This suggests a high standard of cleanliness that guests are very satisfied with.
The location is appreciated for its quietness and proximity to both Devon countryside and national parks. However, some guests mention narrow roads and the absence of local shops, which slightly affects the score.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the main bedroom spacious. The cosy sitting room and the overall peacefulness contribute to a comfortable stay, though there is a single mention of an uneven sofa.
The cottage is well-equipped with WiFi, TV, and a log burner, but there are some concerns about the bathroom, kitchen tap, and lack of instructions for the wood burner. These issues lead to a slightly lower score.
While guests mention thoughtful touches like milk and biscuits, and commend the hosts' helpfulness, there is not enough consistent detail across reviews to accurately score this category. Therefore, the score is set to null, and it should be noted that such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Welcome Cottage is a quintessential two-bedroom character cottage which is a real home from home with all you would need to enjoy your stay in beautiful rural Mid Devon.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. On-road parking. No smoking. Please note: No children under 9 years old.. Welcome Cottage is a cosy two-bedroom holiday home located in the heart of the rural Mid-Devon village of Puddington. The property has been beautifully refurbished throughout with some unique and sympathetic restorations including exposed beamed ceilings, bespoke woodwork, a contemporary kitchen, stylish bathroom and a homely living room complete with a wood burner.
Upon entering you will be welcomed into the dining area with a table and bench seating, perfect for enjoying a home-cooked meal after a fun-filled day exploring Devon. The living room offers a cosy place to unwind, coordinated with a comfortable sofa, armchairs, a Smart TV and a wood burning stove to warm those cooler evenings. There is also a well equipped kitchen for the chef of the family to enjoy. Discover the two bedrooms upstairs; the first with a kingsize bed and the other with a double bed. Please be aware that the staircase is quite steep and narrow and the windows open fully without any restrictions therefore it isn’t suitable for children under the age of 9 to be accommodated.
The property is well situated in the centre of Puddington village which is approximately nine miles from the town of Tiverton and eight miles from Crediton. This part of Devon is an excellent touring base with easy access to lots of places of interest. Nearby you can explore the Two Moors Way, visit RHS Rosemoor, The Grand Western Canal, Knightshayes House or the breathtaking scenery at Exmoor National Park, a short drive away. There are plenty of National Trust properties in the area, as well as some fabulous villages and farm shops. The accommodation is set midway between Devon’s two coastlines, convenient for a day out to either. The award-winning North Devon coastline is within a 50 minute drive with its golden sandy surfing beaches and the Jurassic South Devon coastal beauty spots are within an hour’s drive. Pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
No children under 9 years old.
The first floor windows open fully without any restrictors and there's a steep drop below. There are also very steep and narrow stairs leading to the first floor.
Two pets welcome, free of charge.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (14)
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Confirmed Guest
Welcome Cottage is a nicely presented cottage, which through clever design fits the essentials for daily living into a very compact space, more compact than we’d appreciated from the photos and description. Owners were welcoming and popped in on us, providing a wheelie bin for the weekly refuse and recycling collection. They also remotely adjusted the heating when we found the cottage a little cool in the late afternoon/evening and had used up the wood provided for the wood burner. Sadly the weather was poor during our stay meaning we spent more time than we’d usually do at the cottage; and we’d wrongly assumed with it being pet friendly there would be some secure outdoor space for the dogs but unfortunately there isn’t, so every toilet break meant putting them on lead and taking them on a walk. Our dogs are elderly so it’s not uncommon for an overnight toilet break to be needed, so having no secure outdoor space was an added complication we’d not anticipated. In order to keep dogs off furniture and beds, realistically they can only sleep overnight in the dining hallway area which is a cold tiled floor, so would advise dog owners to bring a raised dog bed ideally (though space is limited). The kitchen is very compact with minimal useable worktop space so using the hob and oven and then plating up is a matter of juggling hot trays, pans, plates, with room realistically for one person at a time in the kitchen. It’s unusual not to find a microwave in a kitchen these days but there simply isn’t room to do so in this kitchen. We were pleased to find a small freezer compartment in the top of the fridge, though the fridge is mounted in a cupboard above the washing machine so makes reaching the compartment quite a stretch. The master bedroom is spacious and we found the bed and pillows exceptionally comfortable; it was slightly disconcerting to find the coffin-shaped inset cupboard door appears backlit at night, presumably because a boiler and other electrical items are housed in it. We were hoping previous reviews about the comfort of the lounge sofa were exaggerated but sadly not and the same discomfort is true of the armchair. Once upon a time these would have been solid, good quality items but through use they have aged and are now very firm (no give), sagging and quickly uncomfortable to sit in. We happened to have a memory foam cushion with us, but even using that didn’t help and we both ended up with painful backs and dreading having to spend time there. With the weather being so poor, managing dogs in the absence of secure outdoor space, coupled with enough of the uncomfortable seating, we chose to leave a day early. The cottage is set in a rural area with narrow lanes which have sadly suffered damage in recent weather so there are potholes to negotiate but we found it a reasonable drive to link to Tiverton and the major roads that connect from there. In better weather I’m sure it would be an enjoyable area to explore.
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Confirmed Guest
Bedrooms Great. Warmth Great. Hot water Great. Peaceful.Bathroom Horrible, dark gloomy, looked dirty, shower not moveable, BLACK ….didnt feel comfortable in there. Water didn’t drain away properly…..why would I want to use a scraper to take water out ? Really out of keeping in an old cottage style property. Curtains horrible..very poor. Kitchen tap….CRAZY…..why ?No instructions for wood burner which looked very dodgy….needs some attention.Felt general ‘instructions’ were rather bossy.However, We enjoyed ourselves despite the potholes in the lanes which were frankly dangerous. Weather was dire but we loved the local walks.
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Clare
After navigating some of the narrowest roads to get here, we found the cottage very pleasant and welcoming. It had everything we needed for our stay and the host was very responsive and helpful. Very peaceful and quiet location.