Guests say
Meadow Thatch in Torquay, Devon, is a well-loved cottage praised for its cleanliness, stunning location, and homely comfort. Guests have enjoyed the beautiful gardens, proximity to woodland walks, the sea, and local amenities. While some minor maintenance issues were noted, the overall experience is of a charming and welcoming property, ideal for a peaceful retreat or an active holiday.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be immaculately clean, with only a few isolated comments about cleanliness issues such as windows and floors. These appear to be exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is consistently praised for its perfect balance between tranquillity and accessibility to local attractions, including woodland walks, beaches, and the quaint village of Cockington.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy, homely, and welcoming, with comfortable beds and a secure garden. Some feedback suggests that certain furniture could be updated for enhanced comfort.
While the cottage is well-equipped, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as the boiler, dishwasher, and garden furniture. These are offset by the availability of amenities like Sky TV and good Wi-Fi.
There is insufficient information to score thoughtfulness accurately. While some guests mentioned welcome packs with wine and toiletries, it is not clear if this is a consistent offering, and it should not be expected in every stay.
About this property
This property is the epitome of simple elegance. Neutrally decorated and furnished to a high standard, Meadow Thatch is the perfect balance of original period features and unaffected modern decor. Situated in the traditional village of Cockington in South Devon, it is the ideal property for a large group or family wanting to experience all the beauty of the surrounding area in a luxurious setting. The downstairs hallway leads to a light and airy ground floor bedroom boasting a king-size bed and views over the front garden. Across the hall is a large family bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower. With its high ceilings, exposed beams and breakfast bar, the full appointed kitchen offers a wonderfully sociable space for cooking together.
The open-plan living area is spacious yet cosy, with the dining and sitting spaces slightly partitioned creating the illusion of two separate rooms. Relax together on the comfortable sofas discussing what exciting adventures are in store for the rest of your stay, or enjoy a delicious meal at the dining table, with the patio doors opened out into the garden and a warm summer breeze diffusing around the room. Upstairs are two further bedrooms, again impeccably decorated and furnished, both of which offer beautiful views of the gardens. One bedroom has a king-size bed and the other a super-king size bed that can be converted into two single beds if needed.
This room also has the additional option of a sofa bed that can sleep a further two children. There is also a modern family bathroom on this floor featuring a bath and hand-held shower. Outside there are three enclosed gardens. At the front of the property there is a lawn with a babbling stream running along one side, there is also a gravel area with seating. At the back of the property there are two separate enclosed gardens, bisected by the stream. Both offer lawn and seating areas, one of which being a raised platform with furniture and a BBQ. The gardens offer a tranquil place to relax, with the only sounds being birdsong and the trickle of the stream.
Cockington is a picturesque centre boasting a number of traditional eateries, shops and the sixteenth century manor house, Cockington Court, that has been converted into a thriving arts and crafts centre. The Court's acreage offers plenty of beautiful walking trails that are dog-friendly and full of fascinating sites. A short walk is the vibrant seaside resort of Torquay, a busy town with plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops as well as popular theatre. Meadow Thatch is a wonderful option for anyone wanting to visit the spectacular South Devon Coast, while staying in a luxurious and elegant setting.
A charming Devonshire village Cockington boasts narrow country lanes lined by traditional thatched cottages. In the village centre and you will find the Tudor manor house, Cockington Court and its acreage, featuring beautifully restored lakes and points of interest such as the Gamekeepers Cottage. The Manor is now a craft centre offering the opportunity for visitors to watch craftspeople at work and to purchase any number of handmade gifts. If you needed any more reasons to visit this quaint village, it would be its proximity to the bustling capital of the English Riviera, Torquay. Torquay is a busy seaside resort offering visitors everything from fine dining, sailing and water sports, a popular theatre scene, as well as vibrant nightlife.
Accommodation
3 bedrooms: 2 x King Size Bed, 1 x Super King Size Bed,.
1 x Bathroom with: Shower, Hand Basin, Wc.
1 x Bathroom with: Bath, Hand Basin, Wc, Shower..
1 x Living Dining.
1 x Kitchen.
1 x Utilities.
1 x Games
Microwave.
Fridge Freezer.
Washing Machine.
Tumble Dryer.
TV TV TV TV.
Games.
Dvds.
Wi-Fi included.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
1 Highchair.
Parking.
1 x Garden.
Pets allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop within 0.25 miles.
Pub within 0.25 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Golden Hind
Reviews (72)
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Andrew
However, There was no wi-fi on the router (we tried every suggestion to fix it without success). Also, there was a serious lack of certain items in the kitchen - no serving dishes for example. The other major drawback was the lack of an instruction book for the Aga cooker. Using a variable 4G signal no try an access one online proved difficult. On the positive side, the house was warm, with lashings of hot water available. The beds were comfortable and there were plenty of blankets etc. to cope with any cold nights. All in all a very enjoyable week in a fabulous location.
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Nicola
Beautiful cottage in a stunning location. All rooms are a really good size. Decor is really nice but does need a little maintenance in some areas (shower room needs re sealing etc., dining chairs needs replacing, not all parts of cooker work and freezer needs defrosting. I would definitely stay again as meadow thatch had such a cosy, homely atmosphere.
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Allyson
The mastic needs replacing in the shower. Bath plug broken had to use tweezers to get the plug out. We had to wash all the frying pans before use and definitely needs more baking trays, especially a roasting tin, we had to buy one. There were crumbs all down the side of the sofa. But apart from those minor things which are easily sorted we absolutely loved it.