Guests say
Kingfisher Cottage in Devon is praised for its stunning location, private beach, and dog-friendly environment. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, clean interiors, and the presence of wildlife. While some noted issues with maintenance and facilities, the overall experience is seen as peaceful and enjoyable, with many expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-kept, with only a few mentioning areas where cleanliness could be improved, such as under the TV unit and kitchen appliances. The positive remarks suggest a high level of cleanliness overall.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful setting, proximity to a private beach, and access to coastal paths. The scenic views and wildlife contribute to a delightful experience, making the location exceptional.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, particularly noting the quality of the beds. However, some guests mentioned issues with soft mattresses and flat pillows, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The facilities received mixed reviews. Guests liked the well-equipped kitchens and the availability of a laundry room, but some noted run-down aspects and a lack of certain amenities, such as a washing machine inside the cottage and the quality of the TV.
While there are mentions of thoughtful touches like dog treats, there is not enough consistent information across reviews to accurately score the thoughtfulness of the hosts. It should be noted that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be guaranteed.
About this property
Lovely cottage, ideal for families and couples, with a ground floor living room and dining area and a kitchen, plus two bedrooms that share a bathroom. Note: This property is onsite with Refs. 971309, 971308, 971307, 971306, 971299, 971301, 971300, 971302, 971303 and 971304, together they sleep 48.
The village of Berrynarbor is ideally placed at the end of the wonderful Sterridge Valley. The village is surrounded by woodlands and farms. The narrow streets are beautifully lined with cottages, gardens and floral displays. This part of Devon is also designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, perfect for walkers and birdwatchers, due to the coastal cliffs and rugged landscape. The North Devon Coastal Path is also an essential part of your holiday if you enjoy walking. The coastal towns and villages of Illfracombe, Combe Martin, Barnstaple and Woolacombe are only a short drive away. This area of North Devon is in a beautiful part of the country and a region that the whole family will enjoy all year round.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king size bedroom, 1 x twin bedroom.
Bathroom with walk in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
Shared utility room with 2 x coin-operated washing machine and 1 x coin operated tumble dryer, fridge,freezer and iron.
Smart TV.
WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, stairgate and highchair on request.
designated parking space, smoke free, dishwasher, seaside, wifi/broadband, dog friendly, stair-gate available, cot available, highchair available, family friendly, children friendly.
Shared courtyard with furniture.
Shared private beach 500 yards.
Shared picnic area, dog exercise field, playground.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.5 miles.
Note: Check-in time 4pm.
This property accepts a Good Housekeeping Bond of £100.
Note: The owners do have Wi-fi in the cottages, however being in a secluded spot, the wi-fi speed is much slower, which means streaming etc can be difficult Sending and receiving emails and messages is fine as well as internet browsing They are continuously investing in top of the range boosters to improve this but sometimes guests may experience intermittency This is beyond their control.
Please note: Between 1st April - 30th September, this owner can only accommodate bookings on Friday changeovers.
Nearby points of interest
- Woolacombe Beach
Reviews (24)
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John
Other than that the house was in good condition and the dog exercise field was very good and clean. If I returned I would choose one of the houses that had a private garden so that the dog could go out when ever he wanted.
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Owen
The location is great, being yards from the South West Coast path and with it's own beach. The views from the fields on the farm (which you have access to and have 'paths' mowed into them) are marvellous, and the Alpaca's are very friendly if you want to say hello. The cottage itself was very comfortable and well equipped, however the bathroom is on the ground-floor which was not mentioned in the listing - this could prove inconvenient for some people. The other drawback is the internet access. Whilst the listing says that "the wi-fi speed is much slower", the speed is not the main problem. The problem is the connection to the router that is external to the cottage and serves a number of the cottages. I continuously lost connection to the router which was frustrating - investment into additional connections for each group of cottages would probably solve this. However if you're not too bothered by internet connection, or the downstairs bathroom, and want a very comfortable cottage in a great location, with great views of the coast from the fields then this is the cottage for you.
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and Mrs
Beautifully clean interior. New shower room suite with rain shower and large shower cubicle. Note: bedrooms are upstairs, shower room/toilet is downstairs. Shower room/toilet door is also only 1m (approx) away from lounge sofa so I would not feel comfortable sharing this property with another couple. Weighted pull light cord switch is in the wrong position as it consistently gets caught in the shower room door. External windows needed cleaning as loads of spiders webs, insects and debris on the outside of UPVC windows and frames. King sized bed is of a soft consistency. 10.5 tog quilts - would have been good to have lighter weight quits option stored in bags under the beds. Well kept path to their private Cove with animals to view. Easy access to Coastal Path. One of the single beds had very noisy springs and had probably been slept in by a heavy weighted person. Note: take Milk and shopping to this location as there is no Welcome Pack provided.