Guests say
Craft Cottage in Beer, Devon, is a well-loved holiday rental praised for its homely feel, comfortable furnishings, and excellent location. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to local amenities, the beach, and its well-equipped nature, including a pleasant garden. While some guests mention noise from the village and a need for minor updates, the overall sentiment is that the cottage provides a delightful and convenient base for exploring the charming village of Beer.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found Craft Cottage to be clean and well-maintained, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, a few guests noted instances where cleanliness was not up to their expectations, with mentions of finding wrappers and the need to wash utensils before use. These appear to be isolated incidents rather than a common trend.
The location of Craft Cottage is highly praised for being central and close to amenities, the beach, and dining options. The convenience of the location is a recurring positive aspect in the reviews. Some guests noted noise due to the central location, but this did not significantly detract from the overall positive feedback about the location.
Guests frequently describe the cottage as comfortable, with special mentions of comfortable beds and a cosy atmosphere. The presence of a well-maintained garden adds to the comfort. A few guests mentioned challenges such as the lack of a toilet on the top floor and the single bed being less comfortable, which slightly affects the overall comfort score.
The cottage is commended for being well-equipped with an abundance of extras like books, DVDs, and games. The facilities cater well to families and include a secure garden. Some guests suggested updates to soft furnishings and the addition of basic cleaning equipment, indicating room for improvement in maintenance.
While many guests appreciate the well-stocked amenities and personal touches, there is no specific mention of gifts or special items left for guests that would indicate thoughtfulness in this regard. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for thoughtfulness based on the available reviews.
About this property
A three-storey Grade II listed town house in the heart of Beer, a pretty and unspoilt fishing village on the South Devon coast. Fabulously presented with every attention to detail, and with some interesting period features including exposed wooden beams, this cottage is a fabulous welcoming holiday home. The front door, opening directly off the village square, leads into an attractive sitting room with large stone fireplace, window seats, a deep comfy leather sofa and a dining area, making it a really sociable room for the family on holiday. There is a petite kitchen, and a utility room leading to the garden, which is sunny, enclosed and has a footpath up to a cute summerhouse, a comfy little hideaway with furniture. There are two spacious bedrooms on the first floor, including the master king-size double which has a sofa and TV, so that adults can escape for a bit of peace and quiet at the end of a busy day on Beer beach. There are two further double bedrooms on the second floor, one with a shower. A short stroll from this cosy cottage takes you to the small pebbly cove, teeming with fishing boats and cafes. With numerous interesting places to visit nearby, including Seaton, Axminster, Branscombe and Sidmouth, this Devon holiday home is a perfect family base.
The small fishing village of Beer is situated on the famous Jurassic Coast in South Devon. The village offers a shingle beach, caves, sloping streets lined with picturesque stone houses and cottages, shops, cafes and pubs.
Just outside the village is the popular Pecorama Gardens, and there are a host of attractions and interesting places to visit nearby, including Seaton and Sidmouth.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x second floor king-size double with TV, 1 x second floor double with TV and shower and basin in room, 1 x king-size double with sofa and TV, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over and basin.
Separate WC.
Ground floor WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Sitting room with dining area and gas fire.
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 4 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD, iPod docks, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 1 car in car park 200 yards from cottage.
Additional car parking in the central village car park (2 mins walk away).
Weekly permits are available in advance, online from East Devon District Council.
This car park also has 6 EV chargers.
Enclosed patio and small lawned area with furniture, summerhouse and furniture.
One well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
Beach 5 mins walk.
Bus stop opposite property.
Note: Patio and garden are steep and tiered with steps separating each area, children to be supervised.
Note: This property benefits from a central location in Beer, associated traffic may be heard.
Reviews (45)
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Barry
Very comfortable with a unique layout. Well equipped for all needs. Parking space provided further down the high street. Communication with the owner was excellent. Fully recommend.
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Rachel
This was the only thing that made us pause when booking because we came in an electric car. But there's six of them! The cottage was fab, the noise from the bus stop didn't affect us at all though there are constantly people parking outside but it's the town square so that's to be expected. We had to contact the owners a couple of times and they responded instantly and we're really helpful and kind.
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Jon
Warning of âassociated noise and traffic due to central locationâ was an understatement because of reversing buses and frequent parking outside cottage by village shop customers. Property was lovely though and all information and instructions accurate.