Exeter Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Ellie - Verified booking

  The owners were very helpful and communications good.

  The Engine House was a little more remote than we had perhaps appreciated but it very quiet and had magnificent views from the gardens. The house was a little tardis and a good size. As it is set within the walls of the Quarry it was a little dark inside not helped by the weather! However there was lots of lighting throughout. At night it is pitch black so you really need a torch if you need the loo in the night and don't want to leave lights on. Absolutely wonderful for star gazing on a clear night though - we were blessed to have one of them! A few treats left in the fridge and on the side and a dog bed and blankets too. The bedrooms were well equipped with hanging space and chest of drawers but the bed was a little firm for our liking. Lots of blankets and extra pillows too. A well stocked kitchen with plenty of pots, pans and utensils for self catering. The dishwasher wasn't working whilst we were there but that had been communicated to us and an engineer did come out to try and fix it. A lovely bathroom with great shower over the bath. Open plan living including a TV, dining room table, a sofa and chair so seating for 4 adults which was comfortable. Good WiFi and a stock of games, books and DVDs on the side to choose from. We had a terrific storm whilst we were there which tripped the electrics. We tried fixing it but to no avail and Steven and Lucie came straight out when we called them. We unfortunately had to cut our stay short due to family illness back home and Lucie was very kind in her response. There were some nice walks from the Engine House and we enjoyed a walk up to the Quarry and learning the history of the building. A nice get away from it all holiday but i think a little too remote for us to return. However we would recommend to friends for a cosy short break in beautiful surroundings.

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• Rachel - Verified booking

  We had an amazing stay at 13 Oxford Street.

  As non drivers the cottage is perfectly positioned near St Thomas Rail way station and a main bustop on Cowick Street. Its also a pleasant 20 min walk into town, either up the hill on fore Street or via the Quays using steps. There is also a flatter route along the river. The cottage was warm and cosy with relaxing decor. It was spotless and our beds were comfy. Great shower and large bathroom and a little courtyard outside. There is also a selection of books on the bookshelves. The TV has loads of options but we couldn't find the traditionsl terrestrial channels but it was easy enough to figure out how to select programmes and you can watch live TV if its the bbc or ITV. It also had Netflix and Amazon Prime which was fab. The kitchen is very modern and had every thing we needed bar a large frying pan and scissors. The fridge had milk, bread and butter but I reccomend to bring tea and coffee with you. Our only feedback would be printing out a little information folder with Oven and Hob instructions. I used Google and found the PDFs but not everyone can do this. There is free WiFi. We would have happily swept the floors or hoovered but there are little cleaning products so it might be worth leaving a few more bits and bobs out. These are all minor things and we would definitely stay again. The owners are also quick to respond over messaging which was fab too so we felt looked after, we also had a lovely welcome hamper.

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• A previous customer - Verified booking

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Luccombe Barn. Our excellent hosts (in the adjacent barn conversion) Bill and Betty made sure that we had everything we needed. A spacious and well equipped kitchen diner and a very comfortable lounge provides an excellent base to relax. Together with a utility room and downstairs loo there is everything that you would possibly need. Upstairs is equally impressive with a large double bedroom and another large bedroom with 3 singles (and more floor space for another!) With a good sized bathroom with bath and separate shower you can't go wrong. Another plus is that there are windows on both sides of the kitchen and lounge so you get the benefit of morning and evening sun. The garden is great with lovely views over the lake. Not too far from the Exe Estuary cycle trail - a brilliant cycle (or walk) in alongside the canal to Exeter Quay and an amazing cycle track alongside the river and railway in the direction of Dawlish. Not to mention ferries at Topsham, Turf and Starcross ....enjoy!

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• A previous customer - Verified booking

  We chose Luccombe Barn not only for its proximity to Exeter (15 minute drive), but also because it's one of only a few holiday homes that accept dogs but aren't based on working farms. The barn is gorgeous - spacious, well laid out, and furnished with everything we needed for a short break. All the fittings are of a high standard and the place is kept spotlessly clean by the two wonderful caretakers, Bill and Betty, who live across the yard. Nothing is too much trouble for them, and while they're quite happy to keep out of your way they're also great company and have plenty of advice on things to see and do locally. If you're a dog owner or not, this is a great place to visit. It's worth driving for 5 minutes to get to the best local beauty spots as there's only a fishery right on the doorstep, but we honestly couldn't have hoped for a better base. We very much hope to be back, if there's still availability this year!

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• Katherine - Verified booking

  We both enjoyed our stay at 13 Oxford Street.

  It’s in a fabulous location, within easy walking distance of the city centre and great shops, bars and restaurants. The house itself was clean, warm, comfortable, and well-equipped—as a previous reviewer mentioned, a hair dryer would be handy in a holiday let as these are quite bulky to pack. Parking is quite tricky; Oxford Street is mainly for residents with permits, with the rest of the street for stays of two hours maximum. Information about nearby areas with free on-street parking was kindly provided upon booking, but unfortunately all of these spaces were full when we arrived (a late afternoon weekday). However, we were subsequently able to book a parking space using an app around ten minutes’ walk from the property for the duration of the holiday quite easily, so it worked out in the end.

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