Christmas Cottages in Devon

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mrs Sarah Ingelbrecht - Verified booking

  The cottage was beautiful both inside and out. It was lovely and warm and welcoming. It was so quiet!. The only time I was woken up was by an owl hooting nearby. The garden is beautiful and tranquil. Sheena and Rod were most welcoming and are fabulous hosts. They are not intrusive and are extremely helpful in advising on local amenities and where they recommend to visit. Our dog Mylo was also made welcome with some dog chews which was a lovely touch, as was the cream tea when we arrived. The cottage was spotless, the bed HUGE and the bathroom beautifully appointed. We have stayed on a self catering basis all over the world and have always been disappointed with the lack of equipment. Not the case at Thyme… from foil to freezer bags, spatulas galore to toast racks, the place had everything we have in our kitchen at home. They have thought of everything!! We used Thyme as a base to visit the beaches to the west (we liked Duck Pool best), the north coast (Westward Ho! has a fabulous beach), we went down into Cornwall even as far as Plymouth and enjoyed many outings to National Trust properties. We thoroughly loved our week at Thyme and would highly recommend it both as a place to relax and a base from which to explore the beautiful southwest.

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• Heather - Verified booking

  We had an absolutely fantastic stay at The Shippon.

  From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome from the lovely owners, who went above and beyond to make us feel at home. After a long drive, we appreciated a nice cuppa with the gifts of fresh milk and delicious homemade cakes, such a thoughtful touch! As were the eggs from the resident chickens, which we enjoyed for breakfast. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained, with everything you could possibly need provided. The kitchen was superbly well-equipped with modern appliances, including a coffee machine, dishwasher, and even a washer-dryer. They even thought of little details like plastic glasses and fizz flutes for enjoying drinks in the hot tub! Speaking of the hot tub, the views from there were breathtaking, and stargazing each evening was magical. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and we had some of the best nights' sleep during our stay. While we didn’t use the log burner, all the supplies were there, ready to go if we had wanted a cozy fire. All in all, The Shippon was the perfect getaway. Its an ideal base for explring Devon. We honestly didn’t want to leave! We can’t recommend it enough. Thank you to the wonderful owners for creating such a special place!

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• Carley - Verified booking

  The Shippon is amazing!

  ! There is nothing Sara & Ozgur haven’t thought about! We was welcomed with a cream tea which was beautiful & fresh milk and eggs from daisys farm. The kitchen has everything you need and you also have a bbq so we cooked everyday and had lunch out! The hot tub is a added luxury and although the weather wasn’t great for us we still took full of advantage of the hot tub in rain or shine, the views are beautiful and it is just so peaceful! Sara & ozgur are always there if you need them! I wanted to add something about the bed because oh my you will not want to get out of it!! We slept with the blind open slightly so that in the morning we had the view of the country side and every morning it was more beautiful to wake up to! The cottage is so cosy and relaxing you will not want to leave! We are already looking to book again! The area is ideal, you are close to so many beaches and the beautiful Jurassic coast. Can’t wait until next time!!

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• Mrs Mason - Verified booking

  We spent a relaxing week in this lovely cottage. The living space is homely, the sofas and beds comfortable and everything was clean and welcoming. Internet was good enough for us to watch Netflix etc., which the children (young teens) were happy about! The kitchen was well equipped with all the essentials. The location is great: a couple of minutes walk from a decent pub (food only served at weekends, but we had a nice Sunday roast), close to a little shop and walking distance (25mins) from beaches. The pizza van parked outside the pub on Thursdays was an added bonus. The village is a restful, pretty place; we really loved the peace and birdsong. We were sorry not to be able to sit in the garden, which is lovely (it was a bit cold and rainy in April), but still enjoyed the views from the windows. We had some lovely walks on the beaches and on Exmoor, and it was lovely coming back to a cosy, comfortable cottage.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage. It was so lovely and peaceful here. Watching all the different birds out the kitchen window and seeing the squirrels was lovely. The cottage is so lovely and everything in it, for you to use was great. The Hot tub was a bonus, lovely and relaxing. The robes and slippers where a lovely touch. Excellent thought out, and nothing was a problem. Rod and Sheena and their daughter were lovely and lovely chatting to them, about the area. We visited the Westleigh Inn for an evening meal, well worth a visit, the food was amazing and the staff very friendly and chatty. We visited, Clovelly, Hartland Quay, Dartington Crystal making and Bude. All of the places were lovely to visit and we enjoyed. Would recommend to friends and we loved our stay here so relaxing. PS The scones and clotted cream was also a nice touch.

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