Last Minute Cottages in Tavistock

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Lou - Verified booking

  This is a beautiful propery with spacious rooms.

  It is tastefully decorated and the bed was very comfortable. The kitchen is well equiped and we cooked several meals in the large kitchen. The owners left a lovely bunch of flowers to welcome us to Lower Culvermead. There is plenty of hot water. There is a small enclosed courtyard garden which our pet enjoyed. The cottage is sited in a quiet location very close to Tavistock, which is our favourite side of the moor. So that was brilliant! Our visit was in October and we noted that the central heating and bathroom towel rail is controlled by the owner, so you cannot just put it on if you feel chilly, or showering outside of the programmed settings. The owners advise that you text them if you wish the heating to be put on outside of its usual settings. During our stay the heating was on for 2hrs in the morning and 4hrs in the evening. The range was not in use. We thought that the range would make the property really warm during the winter months. There were no instructions on how to use it and it looked as though it had not been used for a long time. There were a couple of oil filled radiators for use if you felt chilly. We managed fine, as the central heating once on, was very warming. Our preference is to be able to control the heating, especially if you holiday during colder months. Although in the summer this would not be a consideration. We missed not having a brush and dustpan to easily sweep up crumbs etc from the kitchen, rather than having to use the vacuum. We enjoyed our stay and Rupert was very friendly and accommodating.

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• Samantha - Verified booking

  The cottage is in a beautiful location.

  It was very clean, and tidy. It was not fussy and so you felt as if you were almost in a five star hotel when you entered the bedrooms. The towels were fluffy, the mattresses were very comfortable and the duvet was soft. The decoration was stunning. I loved the mosaic tiles in the bathrooms, and the egg shell paint on the doors. It was handy having a tv in the dining room, so when feeding our young kids they were being entertained. They had included lots of toilet rolls, washing powder and dishwasher tablets. The pictures on the walls were also beautiful. On a chilly evening it was blissful to light the fire in the lounge and fall asleep on the sofa. We mainly eat fish and so visited the pannier market in Tavistock and bought some lovely fresh fish, every night I cooked a delicious meal with local produce, and the kitchen had everything I needed. We have stayed in a few cottages and this one of my absolute favourite. Whenever I could I used the hot tub, and it was pure Luxury. We used the tennis courts with the kids, they loved running around and playing football and tennis. Chris and Janet were lovely, very caring and they helped us when we needed it and were not intrusive and let us enjoy our holiday. We wanted to get away and unwind, we absolutely loved our week in the Granary.

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• Lyn - Verified booking

  We had a wonderful week in this perfect cottage.

  The hot tub was used every day and we enjoyed walking the local area as well as Dartmoor paths. We appreciated the tech, such as the kitchen music speaker, WiFi and TV. The games room was so well equipped and contained a game of Mah Jong as well as many family favourites. The cottage itself was very clean and well decorated and the beds and sofas were lovely and comfy. We lit the fire on one cold evening and really enjoyed the warmth. The garden was so very beautiful. A mix of cultured and wild flowers, lovely sloping lawn and a collection of places to sit made it really delightful. The dog loved sniffing around when we were in the tub! Tavistock is a great town to visit and the Peter Tavy Inn fed us well on one occasion. The only addition we might make would be to include a large towel for each person to use in the hot-tub and a decent hairdryer, or perhaps two? In every other way this is a luxury establishment and we would love to return.

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• Naomi - Verified booking

  I’ve never left a review before, but I’ve never felt like I needed too.

  This was one of the dirtiest places I have stayed in a long time! I took photos upon arrival and sent them straight over because it was unacceptable, animal hair all over the bed, pillows, throws; tables still having stains on from whomever stayed before us. It looked like because it was just after Christmas Day that the owners forgot to “fully” clean and so we had to do it upon arrival after a 6 hour drive. The bedding had hair all inside so that had to be washed before we could even sleep, there was also a very strange smell in the en-suite which we couldn’t debunk which lasted the whole stay. The beautiful flowers people spoke about in the reviews were half dead when we arrived, and it felt like no care was given before our stay. The place is also extremely dusty and needs a deep clean! It’s such a shame because I’m sure the place could be amazing if the thought was there for everyone’s stay.

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• Richard Brian - Verified booking

  We have just spent a glorious week at Lower Culvermead, a property that dates back to the 1400's.

  Set in rural Devon countryside it is an escapists dream, no planes, no over-bearing road noise, just perfect peace. We took our dog, Fergus, who took full advantage of the field, permitted access with the booking The property itself is capacious consisting of large lounge, well-fitted kitchen , a beautiful bedroom with a good sized en-suite. The decor of the whole property is of a high standard. Our feeling was of a trip back in time with all the luxury of modern conveniences. Our favourite part of the property was the secluded courtyard, which is a real sun-trap in the afternoon. The garden room is cool and comfortable, a great place to sit and read. The owners, Claire and Ru are friendly and approachable, they have created a wonderful holiday let, situated off the beaten track, nevertheless it is a property well worth the visit. We are already making plans to return

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