Big Cottages & Group Accommodation in Ilfracombe

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Caitlin - Verified booking

  Okay but definitely not outstanding… We arrived late afternoon as couldn’t check in until 3pm as there had been a ‘deep clean’ complete.

  The cottage was tidy but I don’t know if I would say a deep clean had been conducted as there were areas that looked like they hadn’t been hoovered or cleaned for a while (including mould on the blinds).Additionally the outside area needed a tidy up as there were weeds growing all over the patio. A concern for me was seeing that the smoke alarm couldn’t even be closed properly. The location of the cottage was outstanding for us- everything was in close car proximity and there were some lovely walks in the area however be mindful that these are up great hills. And if you like the pub it’s definitely more than a 10 min walk- We are fit and in our 20’s and it took us half an hour! The bathroom was satisfactory, if you have any mobility issues or slightly larger than average you may struggle to get into the shower as the gap is slim between the doors. The games room was a great addition however couldn’t be used after 9pm or before 10am. The dart flights were broken, there was only one table tennis ball, the table football handles were broken and the pool table wasn’t properly level. My partner and I attempted to watch tv in the evening as the games room couldn’t be used but this proved near impossible. Advertised as free satellite tv we assumed we would be able to watch most channels, also as being described as modern we we thought it would have iPlayer/ITVX however we couldn’t even get free view channels. itv1 was the only channel we could get to work and this kept glitching due to the age of the tv- we proceeded to watch on our phones. The bed was the worst part of the experience for us. In the end we messaged the owner as we had 4 quits under the bed sheet and could still feel the mattress springs. The owner didn’t reply until after we had left but a neighbour lent us a mattress topper which improved the quality of sleep for the final night. All this being said we had a lovely holiday however this cottage definitely needs a revamp (considering that the last PAT test done on one of the appliances was 2011!!!)

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• Lynne - Verified booking

  Some really good and some really bad things.

  The views and size of the apartment were amazing. It was well stocked (other than having to provide our own hand soap). The location was as listed. The towels and sheets felt air-dried and rough and quite old - definitely not ‘luxury’ We had two issues with heat and hot water while we were there which were resolved fairly quickly. However, during this we discovered that quite a few people nearby had keys to the apartment. This is understandable BUT quite alarming because there is no inside security lock for safety while in the apartment. The bedrooms are downstairs and you would not be able to hear someone entering the apartment. When we first got there, we had to get out the vacuum to remove 6 spiders and their well-established webs from the living room corners. The TV only had freeview - in an apartment listed as luxury I would expect a smart TV to be able to stream from an iPad to the TV. Last but certainly not least, the sofa and chairs were the most uncomfortable I have ever experienced. Seriously painful. Made worse by no footrest or reclining. In the evening it is nice to be able to sit and relax and watch TV or read a book. This was not possible.

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• Nichol - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay at Stable cottage.

  The owners were so friendly and helpful and the location was perfect for our needs. Ilfracombe is near by which we really enjoyed with our 8 year old twins and Lee Bay which is just down the road is a stunning place to visit especially when the tide is out so you can explore the smugglers steps and rock formations. The shared garden is beautifully kept and has lovely views at the bottom of the sea in the distance and the games room was enjoyed by us all. The cottage was lovely and clean on our arrival and the kitchen had everything you needed. Other reviews have said the space around the beds was very limited but this didn't impact us as there was plenty of storage space for your belongings and clothes but if you have mobility issues this could be a problem. My only constructive feedback was that the patio area we used to sit out on could have done with a little tidy up as it didn't quite match the well kept garden and I did find the double mattress not the most comfortable as I could feel the springs but then that could be because I'm used to a memory foam mattress! This didn't however spoil our stay and we hope to come back again one day.

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• Claire - Verified booking

  We are regular visitors to the area and have stayed in Granville Point a number of times and even Number 7 previously, albeit a few years ago now.

  The location and cleanliness at number 7, Seascapes was great. However we were really disappointed with how the apartment was equipped. On arrival, there were a couple of tea bags. The dishwasher needed salt and rinse aid from the moment we got there, no surface cleaner or handwash for the kitchen no bleach or bathroom spray for any of the toilets/bathrooms or spare loo rolls. In the kitchen there was a set of 3 pans the largest and most useable was without a lid, making cooking for a family of 5 challenging, no clingfilm, foil, bin bags or basic condiments. In short there was nothing other than 3 small bars of soap left for guests in each toilet. This made for a more hasty and expensive shop than originally planned following a long drive. It would also have been really nice to have had a table that 5 people could sit at. For information, my youngest went flying after tripping on the raised, frayed carpet outside of the shared bathroom door. As I said we love the area, and the location is fabulous, beds comfy, but thought I would share the above as you asked for feedback.

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• Karen - Verified booking

  Firstly a huge thank you to the owner for accommodating us so quickly and to Kathy for doing an excellent job of cleaning and getting the property ready for us in a very short space of time.

  It was very much appreciated. We were already half way to Devon when the owner of the original property we booked called to say we couldn’t go there because it was flooded. Sykes booked us into this property and the owners pulled out all the stops to get it ready by 3.00pm the same day which was just two hours away. Brilliant. Would definitely recommend this cottage. Lovely place, central for all of North Devon. Huge safe and enclosed garden for our dog. Lovely friendly olde worlds pub just down the road. We stayed in winter and it was lovely and warm. The only constructive comment for a winter stay, it needs a rug on the laminate floor. In spite of the cottage being warm, the floor was freezing. We had to wear shoes or put our feet up on the settees to keep our feet warm. It was very cold for bare feet or even with socks on. It did warm a little by the end of the week. But that is all, otherwise it was all great and would highly recommend.

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