Devon Cottages with Swimming Pools

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Robin - Verified booking

  The house was booked by my wife and I for a family get together to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.

  It was all that we expected and more. The house is located in stunning countryside roughly midway between Dartmouth and Totnes. It is extremely well equipped and very comfortable with the helpful owner Peter and his partner Amy and family living next door in ann adjacent property. Everything was provided for our stay. The slight mark down for Maintenance was because, shortly after our arrival, a tap on the bath in the en-suite of the master bedroom broke resulting in us not being able to stop the flow of cold water. Contact was made with Peter, who responded promptly and turned off the water supply to the bath. A plumber was called who later confirmed that a replacement would need to be ordered from the manufacturers. So for the remainder of our week we were unable to use the bath in the en-suite. By way of other feedback members of our family were woken on a few occasions around 07.30am by young children, staying in other accommodation on the Estate, playing tennis/football on the tennis court. We thought this somewhat inconsiderate of the parents of these children, disturbing other guests on the Estate so early, so would recommend that the owners include in their guidance notes, provided in each property, that the tennis court should not be used before 9.00am! However these are minor observations in what was a most memorable week in a wonderful property in a beautiful part of the country. Highly recommended and we hope to return in the not too distant future. Thank you to Peter, Amy and Emma we really enjoyed it.

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• Cat - Verified booking

  A blissful break in gorgeous surroundings

  This was a repeat stay, and we booked for next year before we left, that probably says everything. It just keeps better. The cottages and grounds are amazing, and paradise for children. You can visit the animals whenever or take part in feeding at set times. It's a little out of the way, in terms of walking to places, but a 5 min drive to the nearest cove (a lovely family safe beach) and Ilfracombe and Woolacombe are close too. Lots of other attractions in North Devon are very reachable if you want to leave the site but you could stay there the whole time and never be bored (we have to pull my children away from the playground!) The collaborations (massage therapist, art, ice cream van etc) are well thought out and means you can add to your holiday easily. Special mention to the pool which is well heated and a great size. There is something very special and we can't wait to return. Holdstone Cottage is great and well suited to a family of four. The child equipment is always well thought out (eg. Toilet seat, step, highchair, bed guard) and the kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to prepare meals. It's a nice touch to provide cleaning equipment, dishwasher tablets, washing tablets etc. There is a good honesty shop too so you're never stuck. If there is ever a problem or query the team respond promptly. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

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• Cat - Verified booking

  A blissful break in gorgeous surroundings

  This was a repeat stay, and we booked for next year before we left, that probably says everything. It just keeps better. The cottages and grounds are amazing, and paradise for children. You can visit the animals whenever or take part in feeding at set times. It's a little out of the way, in terms of walking to places, but a 5 min drive to the nearest cove (a lovely family safe beach) and Ilfracombe and Woolacombe are close too. Lots of other attractions in North Devon are very reachable if you want to leave the site but you could stay there the whole time and never be bored (we have to pull my children away from the playground!) The collaborations (massage therapist, art, ice cream van etc) are well thought out and means you can add to your holiday easily. Special mention to the pool which is well heated and a great size. There is something very special and we can't wait to return. Holdstone Cottage is great and well suited to a family of four. The child equipment is always well thought out (eg. Toilet seat, step, highchair, bed guard) and the kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to prepare meals. It's a nice touch to provide cleaning equipment, dishwasher tablets, washing tablets etc. There is a good honesty shop too so you're never stuck. If there is ever a problem or query the team respond promptly. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

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• Emma - Verified booking

  Fantastic weekend break for the family

  In need of a last minute weekend away, we were lucky enough to find availability at Holdstone Cottage… and what a fantastic weekend it was. Visiting with our 6 year old daughter, we were looking for somewhere with enough space for the 3 of us, a good location for day trips and some facilities for children - Holdstone Cottage had it all, and more! We had a very friendly welcome from Alice and were made to feel at home. The cottage was very comfortable with lovely decor (I particularly liked the main bedroom) and very well equipped, including with books and games which delighted my daughter as well as a kitchen with everything you could need. The inclusion of slippers and bathrobes made the stay feel more homely than I would usually expect in a cottage stay. Across the estate, the facilities were also impressive from the indoor pool with plenty of pool toys, the games room and soft play, kitchen garden and children’s play areas - all very well maintained. The highlight of the stay for our daughter were the animals - she was so excited to visit them and take them treats… particularly the very friendly pigs. I look forward to returning for another stay.

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• Emma - Verified booking

  Fantastic weekend break for the family

  In need of a last minute weekend away, we were lucky enough to find availability at Holdstone Cottage… and what a fantastic weekend it was. Visiting with our 6 year old daughter, we were looking for somewhere with enough space for the 3 of us, a good location for day trips and some facilities for children - Holdstone Cottage had it all, and more! We had a very friendly welcome from Alice and were made to feel at home. The cottage was very comfortable with lovely decor (I particularly liked the main bedroom) and very well equipped, including with books and games which delighted my daughter as well as a kitchen with everything you could need. The inclusion of slippers and bathrobes made the stay feel more homely than I would usually expect in a cottage stay. Across the estate, the facilities were also impressive from the indoor pool with plenty of pool toys, the games room and soft play, kitchen garden and children’s play areas - all very well maintained. The highlight of the stay for our daughter were the animals - she was so excited to visit them and take them treats… particularly the very friendly pigs. I look forward to returning for another stay.

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