Guests say
Pottery Barn in Devon is a well-received cottage, praised for its tranquil setting, beautiful garden, and welcoming hosts. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like fresh flowers and cream teas, though some mention low ceilings and the lack of a freezer as minor drawbacks. The location is ideal for exploring the Devon coast and enjoying local walks, with a nearby pub serving good food.
Guests consistently mention that the cottage is exceptionally clean and well-presented, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and tranquility, with easy access to the Devon coast and local amenities. However, some guests note the narrow access road as a minor inconvenience.
The majority of guests find the cottage comfortable and cosy, with special mentions of the beds and the log burner. However, the low ceilings in some areas have caused discomfort for taller guests.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the well-equipped kitchen and garden. Criticisms include the lack of a freezer and the challenges posed by the sloping ceilings in the bathroom areas.
Guests frequently express gratitude for the thoughtful gestures such as welcome packs and fresh flowers. While these are appreciated, it is politely noted that such personal touches are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
A contemporary barn conversion resting in Branscombe, located next to the owners property, amidst an area of natural beauty. Perfect for families or friends, this retreat boasts homeliness and charm which can be felt upon approaching the cottage, and this continues to the inside. Spend a moment or two in the sun room, knitted together with a selection of armchairs and a backdrop of the peaceful garden to keep you occupied. A step up will take you into the beautiful open-plan living area, which boasts a modern kitchen decorated in fresh greys and whites, joined by a dining table that seats up to four people. The lounge houses a cream sofa and two armchairs; a soothing place to sit back and relax in front of the TV, whilst planning out those up and coming adventures. With the addition of a woodburner, this cottage can be enjoyed all-year-round. The next floor houses a family room, comprising a king-size bed and a single, along with a hotel standard en-suite bathroom. The second king-size room presents an alternative, and the same wonderful colour scheme of the previous. Velux windows and low upstairs ceilings bring a characterful effect to the cottage, completing the interior in a stylish fashion. Outside, the shared 2-acre garden with woods has a selection of seating for you and your loved ones to enjoy. For the adventurous, Branscombe Mouth boasts a beach, and a wealth of rock pools and cliffs on the Jurassic Coast just waiting to be explored. Why not take a trip out to Sidmouth and the surrounding countryside where you'll find a great range of attractions and activities to entertain the whole family including a visit to the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary. World of Country Life, Crealy Adventure Park, Beer Quarry Caves and Pecorama are all just a few miles away. A lovely cottage in a memorable part of Devon.
Branscombe is home to a number of historic buildings worth noting; the Old Bakery and Forge, both National Trust properties, are just some of which can be found nearby. Branscombe Mouth has a beach, a restaurant complete with thatched roof and a wealth of rock pools just waiting to be searched. World of Country Life is a few miles away and is an award winning family day out.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x king size double with a single bed benefiting from a lovely en-suite bathroom.
Family bathroom with bath, handheld shower only, basin and WC.
No upright shower in property.
Open plan sitting, kitchen and dining area with woodburner.
Sun room.
External, sheltered utility area
Electric heating with woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
No telephone.
No freezer.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Gravelled area and private patio with furniture.
Shared grounds of approximately 2 acres with woods.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 10 mins drive.
Pub 8 mins walk.
Note: The washing machine is situated in a separate building and is shared with the owners.
Note: Upstairs rooms have sloping ceilings.
Note: The owner does have 2 dogs of their own.
Reviews (67)
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Alison
The property is clean and comfy and the flowers and a couple of pints of milk in the fridge were a lovely welcome. If youâre looking for peace and quiet in a truly beautiful part of the world, this is the place to stay!!
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Viki
Space, light, airy, quiet, lovely big garden We'll be there again next year
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Veronica
The photos and descriptions are all very nice, but misleading at times. The front of the house looks idyllic, but the bench is no longer there and the front door not really for use as the owners park a car there. Although the rest of the garden is mainly secure, if you have a small dog it could get out under the gate, so you obviously have to be outside with your dog at all times. This should be pointed out. We also had a problem with the fridge where it wasn't getting cold enough which meant some of our food had to be thrown out. It seemed the back of the fridge had some polystyrene packaging behind it, when the motor should have had, of course, a good air flow. The owner did sort things out with it and although I thought some of the food at first was ok we later found it had gone off losing almost a tenner's worth. The TV was impossible to use even after 2 lessons on how to get simple programmes up with 2 remotes, we still could not fathom it out. It would be helpful if more instructions could be left. The ceilings upstairs are so low in places, I'm only short, but was forever banging my head, mainly because the power sockets were under the lowest of ceilings. Likewise in the bath it was impossible to have shower using the hand held shower due to the low ceiling. Although it was pointed out to us by the cleaning company that one of the Velux windows was broken and the owners were fixing it that week, it wasn't replaced or fixed and I somehow get the impression that it had been like that for some time. Unfortunately once you get a few problems with a property you tend to see more, like the small frying pan when the home is for 5 people possibly needing a fried breakfast! Also the outside seating that could do with renewing, one chair was broken. The owner did accidentally take our towel off the line and they weren't at home to retrieve it, but I'm grateful that he/she posted it on to us. We're also grateful for the lovely flowers which were a nice touch. The piece de resistance though was actually a smell that got worse and worse during the week in the lean-to. On our penultimate day we discovered that it was the food recycling bin. It was broken in several places, flies had got in, laid eggs and loads and loads of maggots were the cause of the smell. It made us feel so ill that we left an hour after discovering this. Not a good ending to the holiday. We don't feel the cost of the holiday is relative to our experience.