Last Minute Cottages in Tiverton

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Simon - Verified booking

  We recently had the pleasure of staying for a week at Figtree Cottage, Devon during December 2020.

  From the outset, the communication from Ali & Dave was on point. It was especially reassuring to receive a courtesy call from Ali prior to our stay which alleviated any queries or concerns we may have had around travelling to the property, or during our stay. The property was easily found with the directions provided by both Sykes and Ali. Upon arrival we were able to let ourselves in and get settled before Dave popped over to introduce himself and see if we needed anything. Ali & Dave reside in the premises just a stones throw away from the cottage which meant they were on hand for all our requests but far enough to ensure privacy and serenity. The cottage itself is situated away from the main road which means it's peaceful and quiet. The kitchen was already very well equipped however we did make a few requests that Ali & Dave we happy to oblige; notably the sharpening of the kitchen knives - thanks Dave! All bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean and furnished with quality fittings; the towels in the bathrooms were lush and the shower pressure is superb. The beds themselves were also very comfy. The loungeroom has an abundance of couches which ensured we weren't sitting on top of each other, as well as a fantastic fireplace which was lovely to start in the early evening and keep on until late. That said, the property is well heated anyway should we have preferred that form of heating. Without a doubt one of the main highlights was that hot tub - which we made use of everyday - and Dave ensured that the chemicals were just right throughout our entire stay; Dave would pop over in the morning to top-up and we hardly noticed he'd been and gone. We had an amazing stay at the cottage and really enjoyed what the surrounding area had to offer. Both Ali & Dave are really lovely people which just adds to making the whole experience perfect from start to finish. By the end of our stay we really didn't want to leave, however it's nice to know that we have something to look forward to upon returning again in the hopefully not too distant future.

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• Mr Ray - Verified booking

  We absolutely loved our stay in this quaint village. The accommodation was pristine clean, the view wonderful, the owners accommodating and helpful, and the local areas stunning. The garden overlooks picturesque fields, several which are available and perfect for dog walks, whilst others give you a lovely view of cows grazing and general farm life. The garden itself is fenced, with metal fence mesh behind it to ensure your pooch won't take themselves on walkies without you. Inside you have all you need, with WiFi, Netflix, all your expected utilities, heating (and a log burner), a powerful shower and a good sized bath. An upstairs and a downstairs toilet also makes things a lot nicer for a family. The local pub is but a few minutes walk away and the people there are very friendly and offer good quality food. Tiverton is the closest town we used and is around a 20 minute drive, is a nice place to visit, and have a really nice view of the river running through it via a bridge and a walkway running next to it. After having several holidays in a row that were more hustle and bustle, this was literally and figuratively a breath of fresh air and has made us put Devon at the top of our list of holiday destinations next year! Highly recommended, and from the communication we've had with the owner, it is a place they genuinely want to pour their love and passion into.

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• Michael - Verified booking

  Twyford Cottage, Pete and Sue, both lovely helpful people.

  Enjoyed chatting, meeting the dogs who are gorgeous and loved the bonio treats. The Cottage, is AMAZING, more than we, my husband, and I expected. Cosy comfortable and Clean. Everything we needed and more. So pretty the gardens, enjoyed our walkabout, plus seeing the rabbits early morning from back landing window. Beautiful hills around the farmyard, seeing the cows and sheep and Pete dashing on his quad bike and using his tractors. We loved the area very very much. So peaceful. Tiverton itself is great, we particularly loved the Saturday market and the coffee in the lovely cafe. Busking and lots of lovely people selling all sorts of bits. Lovely local produce too. The town is also very interesting and worth a look round. On the outskirts is Tesco and the other end Morrisons. Avoid the cafe in Morrisons very dirty everywhere. Bickleigh Mill and shops etc interesting and worth visiting. Mike and I will most definitely return again to Twyford Farm Cottage. Missing our interesting chats with Pete.!

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• Joy - Verified booking

  Six of us visited Fig Tree Cottage 11-18 July 2020.

  The whole experience with the owners was excellent, from the pre-visit phone call and email regarding Covid19 safet measures put in place, to checking in on us throughout our visit, but not in a manner that took away our privacy. Their efforts were exceptional, and they really did enhance the experience, in terms of making sure that we had everything we needed - plus rhubarb and courgettes from their garden! Everything was of a high standard, from the comfortable beds to the hot tub under the stars (we had great weather) and the welcome pack of necessities (tea/coffee/milk) plus little extras like scones and clotted cream. We adored the location - so peaceful, and with a privacy that 'open views' rarely allows - as we were not overlooked by anyone. We rarely visits a place twice, but this may prove to the be the exception, especially as it was intended to coincide with a graduation that didn't take place, and we hope will happen in 2021.

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• Elizabeth Katherine - Verified booking

  Cosy, extremely clean and comfortable accommodation in a beautiful, peaceful location.

  Excellent facilities within the property and Ali and Dave were the perfect hosts, unobtrusive but there if you needed them. They went out of their way to make us feel welcome....Henry the tortoise and all our family very much appreciated Dave's joinery skills! The welcome pack was an added bonus after a long drive down. We found the beds to be comfortable and the hot tub was a lovely way to relax in the evening and just watch the stars and listen to the local wildlife. Whilst there we visited North Devon, South Devon, Dorset and Exmoor. We were blessed with good weather, so enjoyed bbqs in the cottages lovely garden and the scenery and sunsets were stunning. We had a wonderful family holiday and would definitely recommend Fig Tree Cottage as a fabulous venue - we certainly hope to return! Thanks to Sykes for efficient organising and big thanks again to Ali and Dave - you really couldn't have done any more! Loved our holiday!

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