South West Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Jeffery - Verified booking

  We very greatly enjoyed our stay and hope to stay again some time in the future.

  We live in the South East and very much wanted an escape from all the busyness of the world. We were not disappointed. The cabin is perfect for a retreat but it is close enough to beautiful and interesting places to also have a holiday. In fact we took advantage of the trails that pass right past the cabin and took the long walk past the old mine workings and along the valley and down to the quay. These walks are mostly through pine plantations with occasional views of the beautiful valley and fascinating for anyone with even the most casual interest in Victorian industrial archaeology . Anyone wanting more open countryside can take a short drive to Dartmoor which is as open as you could ever get! We had a fabulous lunch in Tavistock and at every turn we were surprised by how quiet (in a good way) everything was. Even Totnes and the South Ham's coastline is only an hour away so if bad weather requires something different this place is perfectly situated. Catherine, our host, was helpful and friendly and when I foolishly left my laptop charger behind she quickly returned it without my having to ask or pay for the postage. She made the cabin inviting for our arrival with scones and cream, which once heated up in the oven created a problem by way of awakening a taste for these delicious treats. Most importantly she allowed us to bring our very elderly cat, a very important personage without whose company we wouldn't have been able to come. The cat appreciated the warmth of the cabin and also enjoyed sitting outside with us soaking up the sun. The cabin is situated by itself so there is total privacy, peace and solitude. The very occasional person walks past on one of the trails but this in no way spoilt the solitude of the place. The only sounds are the wind in the trees and bird song so all in all - for anyone seeking escape from noise and bustle - this location is a winner.

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• Judy - Verified booking

  Beautiful little cottage, private, secure, plenty of natural light.

  We were there during a bitterly cold snap but the electric radiators took the chill off very quickly and then the wood burner took over and we were cosy throughout the cottage and throughout our stay. Facilities good enough but maybe time for some upgrading in the shower room. Water pressure good (and I have thick hair to wash) and heated towel rail great. Kitchen adequate, microwave a bit precious in that it'll do, say 4 minutes, then shut down for 5. We got the hang of it! Oven good but not a fan oven. Washing machine a very helpful addition. Freezer section of fridge iced up but so cold outside, it didn't matter. The only downsides were the bed which, in our opinion was verging towards uncomfortable, the quilt and pillows, we thought poor quality although good for laundering and the sofa seemed to push us both into the centre ... cosy I suppose! TV good, no streaming I don't think. A nice little table and chairs for eating etc. All well arranged and attractively set out within the space. Outside area good and parking good. Overall it was near perfect for a short break but glad to be in my own bed. Oh, and Mark is a fabulous host. Thank you Mark for your warm welcome.

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• Diane - Verified booking

  We had a great week at miners dry, peaceful and relaxing and away from fireworks which our dogs are reactive to.

  We personally didn't find the sofa very comfy that could be just us. The bed was nice and comfy. There is a lot of black mould in all the corners of this property and this bothers my chest due to health issues if I had seen this in reviews we wouldn't of booked, maybe it's due to all the wet weather but it needs attention. Toilet seat was quite dusty and sticky at the back and Toilet brush holder was full of old dirty water. The garden isn't fully inclosed as we thought but our girls are not wonder's but worth mentioning. The TV sound has gone funny i think the speakers are gone. It's was a shame because this property is delightful and in a fantastic area We made the most of our time in miners dry and we did enjoy the area very much.

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• Simon - Verified booking

  Miner’s Dry is a little gem of a retreat for two.

  Situated in woodland with walks from the door. Inside is tastefully decorated and complete with all you need. As soon as we stepped inside we felt “at home” and the generous Welcome pack, consisting of full cream tea, fresh eggs, milk, biscuits and fresh flowers, was much appreciated - and enjoyed! We spent days at Princetown, Buckfast Abbey, Perranporth, Saltash and Tavistock, The evenings were spent cooking and cwtched up in front of the log-burner. We would thoroughly recommend Miner,s Dry and would love to return in the future. Thank you very much.

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• Julie - Verified booking

  This is a comfortable little cottage for 2 people.

  We used it as a base for the week to walk a section of the South West Coast Path. It is clean and fresh and seems newly decorated.The kitchen is small but was perfectly adequate for our needs. The lounge is comfortable and cosy and we really enjoyed coming home in the evening and snuggling in front of the wood burning fire. The double bed is comfortable. The cottage is in a quiet location but only a few miles from Falmouth and the coast. It is a good base to explore the Lizard peninsular and this southern most tip of Cornwall.

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