Self catering cottages with Christmas availability

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Lou - Verified booking

  This is a beautiful propery with spacious rooms.

  It is tastefully decorated and the bed was very comfortable. The kitchen is well equiped and we cooked several meals in the large kitchen. The owners left a lovely bunch of flowers to welcome us to Lower Culvermead. There is plenty of hot water. There is a small enclosed courtyard garden which our pet enjoyed. The cottage is sited in a quiet location very close to Tavistock, which is our favourite side of the moor. So that was brilliant! Our visit was in October and we noted that the central heating and bathroom towel rail is controlled by the owner, so you cannot just put it on if you feel chilly, or showering outside of the programmed settings. The owners advise that you text them if you wish the heating to be put on outside of its usual settings. During our stay the heating was on for 2hrs in the morning and 4hrs in the evening. The range was not in use. We thought that the range would make the property really warm during the winter months. There were no instructions on how to use it and it looked as though it had not been used for a long time. There were a couple of oil filled radiators for use if you felt chilly. We managed fine, as the central heating once on, was very warming. Our preference is to be able to control the heating, especially if you holiday during colder months. Although in the summer this would not be a consideration. We missed not having a brush and dustpan to easily sweep up crumbs etc from the kitchen, rather than having to use the vacuum. We enjoyed our stay and Rupert was very friendly and accommodating.

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• Christine - Verified booking

  The photos make the place look much bigger than it is.

  We booked for ourselves and two family members who were in their 80 s. Having booked it as dog friendly we were amazed to find the only access to the garden was through the main bedroom via the double doors. This bedroom is far superior to the second bedroom which is so overcrowded with the 2 single beds it makes storage very difficult. The arrangement meant my husband and I had to have the bigger and better room simply so the dog could be let out. It also meant that there was no window to open so there was condensation around the windows and the room had a very damp and musty smell. The rooms are very dated and lights did not work round the beds which meant having a bedside lamp which was too big. If the double bed was put into the smaller room and the singles swapped into the other it would provide more storage and space. As often is the case sleeping 4 means 4 cups,plates,bowls and cutlery. If at least 8 of everything was provided then the dishwasher would be full when put on instead of having to leave it half empty. All that being said, the place was warm and clean and the beds very comfortable. I think it should be made clear in the description than the only access to the garden is through a bedroom.

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• Linda - Verified booking

  Corner Bungalow is a very cosy house had almost everything we could need.

  Just one or two things we felt should have been done. The bathroom toilet had brown marks in the bottom need cleaned with bleach, items left in the bathroom cabinet. there as a bath towel each but no hand towels (I found one in the wardrobe) Bedroom was lovely the only problem it was very warm during the night not window to open, could not leave door open all night. Some kitchen items needed cleaning before use, microwave also needed a clean. Kick plate beneath sink should have been put back un - tidy looking. A T.V. in the kitchen would have been a good thing as we sat in their for meals. Lounge lovely and cosy loved it. Lovely garden back and front shame it was not warm enough to sit in much. We booked it because it is very close to a friend I have in Driffield. Another good thing would be to have some TAXI numbers added in your information folder. Information as to when dust bins should go out should be in information folder. The garden bin had not been emptied for a while so full. We could not find any keys for shed/garage anywhere. Just one or two things I myself feel the lovely place needed.

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• Naomi - Verified booking

  I’ve never left a review before, but I’ve never felt like I needed too.

  This was one of the dirtiest places I have stayed in a long time! I took photos upon arrival and sent them straight over because it was unacceptable, animal hair all over the bed, pillows, throws; tables still having stains on from whomever stayed before us. It looked like because it was just after Christmas Day that the owners forgot to “fully” clean and so we had to do it upon arrival after a 6 hour drive. The bedding had hair all inside so that had to be washed before we could even sleep, there was also a very strange smell in the en-suite which we couldn’t debunk which lasted the whole stay. The beautiful flowers people spoke about in the reviews were half dead when we arrived, and it felt like no care was given before our stay. The place is also extremely dusty and needs a deep clean! It’s such a shame because I’m sure the place could be amazing if the thought was there for everyone’s stay.

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• Richard Brian - Verified booking

  We have just spent a glorious week at Lower Culvermead, a property that dates back to the 1400's.

  Set in rural Devon countryside it is an escapists dream, no planes, no over-bearing road noise, just perfect peace. We took our dog, Fergus, who took full advantage of the field, permitted access with the booking The property itself is capacious consisting of large lounge, well-fitted kitchen , a beautiful bedroom with a good sized en-suite. The decor of the whole property is of a high standard. Our feeling was of a trip back in time with all the luxury of modern conveniences. Our favourite part of the property was the secluded courtyard, which is a real sun-trap in the afternoon. The garden room is cool and comfortable, a great place to sit and read. The owners, Claire and Ru are friendly and approachable, they have created a wonderful holiday let, situated off the beaten track, nevertheless it is a property well worth the visit. We are already making plans to return

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