Villas In Ilfracombe

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Caitlin - Verified booking

  Okay but definitely not outstanding… We arrived late afternoon as couldn’t check in until 3pm as there had been a ‘deep clean’ complete.

  The cottage was tidy but I don’t know if I would say a deep clean had been conducted as there were areas that looked like they hadn’t been hoovered or cleaned for a while (including mould on the blinds).Additionally the outside area needed a tidy up as there were weeds growing all over the patio. A concern for me was seeing that the smoke alarm couldn’t even be closed properly. The location of the cottage was outstanding for us- everything was in close car proximity and there were some lovely walks in the area however be mindful that these are up great hills. And if you like the pub it’s definitely more than a 10 min walk- We are fit and in our 20’s and it took us half an hour! The bathroom was satisfactory, if you have any mobility issues or slightly larger than average you may struggle to get into the shower as the gap is slim between the doors. The games room was a great addition however couldn’t be used after 9pm or before 10am. The dart flights were broken, there was only one table tennis ball, the table football handles were broken and the pool table wasn’t properly level. My partner and I attempted to watch tv in the evening as the games room couldn’t be used but this proved near impossible. Advertised as free satellite tv we assumed we would be able to watch most channels, also as being described as modern we we thought it would have iPlayer/ITVX however we couldn’t even get free view channels. itv1 was the only channel we could get to work and this kept glitching due to the age of the tv- we proceeded to watch on our phones. The bed was the worst part of the experience for us. In the end we messaged the owner as we had 4 quits under the bed sheet and could still feel the mattress springs. The owner didn’t reply until after we had left but a neighbour lent us a mattress topper which improved the quality of sleep for the final night. All this being said we had a lovely holiday however this cottage definitely needs a revamp (considering that the last PAT test done on one of the appliances was 2011!!!)

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• Stephen - Verified booking

  We thoroughly enjoyed our family holiday in Gorwell house.

  The property is well equipped with good quality furniture and fittings and generally in good condition. It was great to have a kitchen with plenty of good quality equipment as we did a lot of cooking ourselves. We never ran out of cutlery of crockery before we set the dishwasher off, which is unusual! It would be useful to have a slatted spoon for serving vegetables. The beds were very comfortable, and there is a good supply of games and beach toys. We appreciated having the two lounges. The flow from the electric shower is not especially powerful. The second WC is very useful, but it has no wash basin so we used hand gel. The garden is lovely, it gets plenty of sunshine and there are a number of different places to sit. As others have commented, the property is not really suitable for those with limited mobility, as it is sited on the side of a hill, so the garden is multi-level with numerous slightly uneven paths. As it is a couple of hundred years old, it is inevitable that one or two areas smell a bit damp, but that did not bother us. The owner, Gary, is easy to contact, and is very helpful and friendly. He helped us to sort out a couple of minor issues. Combe Martin beach is only 5 minutes walk away, but there is a short very steep section on the lane to descend. The beach is great at low tide, it becomes very extensive with a large area of sand and plenty of rock pools to explore. It does get quite small at high tide.

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• Nichol - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay at Stable cottage.

  The owners were so friendly and helpful and the location was perfect for our needs. Ilfracombe is near by which we really enjoyed with our 8 year old twins and Lee Bay which is just down the road is a stunning place to visit especially when the tide is out so you can explore the smugglers steps and rock formations. The shared garden is beautifully kept and has lovely views at the bottom of the sea in the distance and the games room was enjoyed by us all. The cottage was lovely and clean on our arrival and the kitchen had everything you needed. Other reviews have said the space around the beds was very limited but this didn't impact us as there was plenty of storage space for your belongings and clothes but if you have mobility issues this could be a problem. My only constructive feedback was that the patio area we used to sit out on could have done with a little tidy up as it didn't quite match the well kept garden and I did find the double mattress not the most comfortable as I could feel the springs but then that could be because I'm used to a memory foam mattress! This didn't however spoil our stay and we hope to come back again one day.

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• Lorna - Verified booking

  The listing advertised the property as suitable for 6 people.

  Whilst the bedrooms had 2 double and 2 single beds, the downstairs accommodation could only barely accommodate 2 adults and 1 teenager. The photos definitely make it look bigger than it is. Misleading. The advertised trampoline was not there and the garden furniture was rotten and very unsafe. The games room was in poor condition with much of the equipment broken. All of the darts were broken so we only used the pool table. Access to the games room and garden was not child friendly at all and the rear entry point was a series of poorly maintained gates and doors that bordered on being dangerous. The bathroom window was broken and could not be closed. Whilst the accommodation was clean it was generally run down with much of the equipment needing to be replaced ie living room table leg was falling off, the kitchen knives had tips broken off. There was only 1 parking space available for the property which would not be ideal if you were booking for 6 guests. I would not recommend this accommodation for anyone with young children, the elderly, or anyone with mobility issues due to the amount of stairs and uneven floors and extremely poor lighting.

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• Tracey - Verified booking

  The cottage is clean, comfortable and well equipped.

  The best thing is the wonderful garden our hosts, Richenda and Kathy, shared with us. We looked forward to our evening G & T in the swinging garden seat watching the sun setting behind the fields. The view is stunning and the garden is large and well looked after. Our 7 year old son and our dog loved to run up and down the length of it. There is a picnic bench in the main garden and in the cottage's own little patio although it was a bit too chilly in October for alfresco dining! From our 7 yr old's point of view the highlight was the Games Room/Barn. He loved it. Thankfully we had beautiful weather but in October (or any time of year in the uk!) it provided peace of mind that if our plans got rained off we had options. There is wi-fi but the signal is intermittent. Fine for web access and social media but not good enough for streaming There was lots of good local information available. The dog friendly attractions/beaches/ cafes were particularly appreciated Kathy and Richenda were very friendly and helpful.

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