Guests say
Honeysuckle Cottage in Exeter offers a cosy, rural retreat with a warm welcome and comfortable beds. The location is quiet and ideal for exploring the local area, though the slow WiFi and lack of mobile reception may not suit everyone. Cleanliness is generally good, but an isolated incident with dog mess was reported.
The cottage was described as tidy and clean, but there was an incident involving dog mess outside the property, which suggests room for improvement in the exterior cleanliness.
The cottage is praised for its quiet, rural setting near Exeter, with proximity to Dartmoor National Park and the south coast, though some guests found the single lane roads and potholes challenging.
Guests found the beds very comfortable and the cottage warm and cosy, contributing to a pleasant stay. However, the dining area was noted to be cramped.
The cottage has a good-sized shower with adequate water pressure. However, the slow WiFi and lack of mobile reception were significant drawbacks for some guests.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches from the host that would indicate thoughtfulness, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Enjoy a walking holiday from this property, with the Teign Valley within easy reach.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (2ft 6in) Bed (Child Only)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Small lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture.. Both properties: Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and logs for wood burner included. Freezer (shared with other property on-site). 65-acre grounds with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared with owner and other property on-site). Fishing on-site free of charge (shared with other property on-site). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a natural water supply from a borehole and there is a stream in the garden, 12 yards away. There is also a lake in the grounds, 100 yards away.. These two stone barn conversions are set on the owners’ small 65-acre farm at the head of the Teign Valley in the heart of rural Devon, yet just 5 miles away from the historic cathedral city of Exeter.
Ideally situated for couples or small families looking for a complete ‘get away from it all’ location. These properties are ideal for holidays and short breaks all year round, perfect for summer holidays in delightful Devon, and with the wood burners making them cosy for winter breaks. The properties each have a small garden and shared use of a beautiful fishing lake with ducks paddling, and wooden furniture, making an ideal spot for a picnic on a sunny afternoon, and the owners keep some sheep and cattle on the land. The Teign Valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and some lovely walks can be taken here, as well as in Dartmoor National Park, which is only a short drive away. In the spring the woodlands are well-known for the fantastic display of daffodils and bluebells. Nearby you can also try horse riding, golf and fishing. Beach 15 miles. Shop 3½ miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
The balcony has horizontal bars and the gaps in the railings are large, extra care must be taken.
The property is located on a working farm.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Reviews (6)
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Daniel
There was dog mes outside of the cottage, when I left in the dark the first morning. I managed to tread it into my new car.
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Chris Howard
This is a very cosy cottage in a very quiet location. There's lots to do in the area.
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Confirmed Guest
We loved our mini break at Honeysuckle Cottage. It’s only 5 miles from Exeter but it’s such a beautiful rural location. We received a very warm welcome from the owner. The cottage was warm and cosy. The beds were very comfortable. The shower was a good size with good water pressure. The WiFi is slow but this was an added bonus for us as our Granddaughter spent much more time engaging with us😄.