Dog Friendly Cottages in Axminster

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Alison - Verified booking

  The cottage is easy to find.

  I used google maps to follow the directions and found that useful beforehand. The cottage is set in a pretty garden. The entrance is quite tight if you have a large car and may require a bit of manoeuvring. The cottage was spotless throughout. The welcome basket was enjoyed during our stay. A small bottle of milk was in the fridge for us on arrival. Plenty of information in the guest guide about the property, area, places to eat etc. There are folders in the kitchen and utility rooms with information about the appliances. This became very useful when I had to discover why the dishwasher didn’t want to work, it had run out of rinse aid and salt, which were fortunately provided. The high quality furniture was comfortable throughout. We enjoyed the tv in the lounge which was easy to navigate, although it required updating before it would work one day, which my husband found easy to do following the instructions on the screen. We found that we were waking very early each morning due to the lack of blackout blinds or curtain liners in the bedrooms, and the local cockerel. The local pub was a short walk away and we enjoyed Sunday lunch served there. There are plenty of places to visit a short drive away from Hawkchurch in this beautiful area. Would recommend this property to everyone wanting a comfortable places to stay.

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• Claire - Verified booking

  Beautiful cottage in a gorgeous location.

  Big enough for a family of 4 plus a small dog. The washing machine and dryer were much appreciated in February, we were so muddy every day! The underfloor heating kept the cottage to a comfortable temperature and we used the log burner every night to get super-cosy and warm. The kitchen was well equipped and easy to keep clean and tidy, plenty of storage for food and drinks. Views are OUTSTANDING. The garden was plenty big enough and safe for our little dog to mooch, I can imagine it would be glorious to sit out there in the sunshine but unfortunately we weren't blessed with the weather! Beds are so comfortable, with feather/down duvets and pillows. Towels were soft and easy to wash part-way through our stay. Plenty of sockets to charge devices, most have USB slots too so you don't need to pack the adaptors. No shaver points in the bathrooms so we had to use an adaptor to charge our toothbrush. The location is lovely, just outside the tiny village of Dalwood where the pub is a must-visit. Good location to discover the surrounding towns, although the country lanes nearby have seen better days (bring a spare tyre!). Recommend a visit to Sidmouth, it's a lovely town and most shops are open out of season. We've been a few times and stopped at the Blue Ball pub on the way home.

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• Sherralyn - Verified booking

  This property is absolutely amazing.

  Do not hesitate to book as you will not be disappointed. We stayed with our black lab for 4 days and the weather was perfect. He loved the enclosed garden and adjoining field so plenty of lovely walks. Waking up in the morning with the sun shining was a real plus. The living area and bedrooms all looked out onto garden and the rolling hill where the sheep and cows were grazing. We spent many hours sitting on garden furniture just enjoying the scenery and peace and quiet. We needed a well deserved break away and that was exactly what we got. The pictures do not do the views justice. The bed was extremely comfortable with crisp white sheets etc and perfect pillows. Millie was on hand if we needed anything and was most welcoming when we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble for her so Thank You Millie for your kindness. Can’t wait to return to this special place. Thanks again M&S and Shadow the black lab. July 2024

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• Jane - Verified booking

  This was our second holiday at The Cosy Cowshed as it's a lovely place to stay.

  The location is peaceful with far reaching views from the large patio and plenty of parking for our 2 cars. The property is clean, modern and well equipped. There is a good size enclosed garden for a dog to run around in, but this is not totally escape proof due to gaps in the hedge and wire fencing that doesn't go tight to the ground. There was a strong smell of drains in one of the bathrooms and its adjoining bedroom. This isn't as noticeable if the roof windows are left open all the time, but as they are self closing when it rains, it's impossible to do that. The extractor fan has been removed in that bathroom for some reason so that doesn't help. An air freshener is definitely needed! The other comment I would like to make is about the 5 bar gate. It needs adjustment as it's awkward to open and close as its heavy to lift into place. I mentioned this last year but it's still the same!

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• Robert - Verified booking

  I have made representation to the management company for this property which I feel has been ignored, so I am addressing the issue through feedback.

  There was a smell of fuel oil throughout the property for our entire stay. It was strongest in the downstairs areas but was present in upstairs and bedrooms. It was a known problem as was made evident by the visit of the owner, who explained an accident causing a leak in the boiler room. The oil had seeped into wooden fittings and caused a lasting stench. We persisted with our holiday managing by leaving downstairs windows open and purchasing diffusers (cost about £30) to mask the smell. There was a fan in the boiler room which we left on 24/7. We were a party of four, one of whom suffered headaches during our stay, whether or not caused by the stench I cannot say but certainly not helped by it. Our holiday was certainly not of the standard we expect and I am expecting compensation for the inconvenience, disappointment and possible health implications

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