Guests say
Guests have found the cottage in Devon to be a clean, comfortable, and well-equipped holiday rental. Its central location is appreciated for easy access to local amenities. The property is praised for its warm welcome and extra touches, although some minor maintenance issues and a lack of basic supplies have been noted.
The property generally receives high praise for cleanliness, with multiple reviews mentioning it being 'spotless' and 'immaculately clean'. One isolated comment about unwashed mugs suggests a rare oversight rather than a common issue.
The location is consistently highlighted as a positive feature, with its proximity to shops, pubs, and transport options. The convenience of having a parking space is also frequently appreciated.
Comfort is well-regarded with mentions of comfortable beds and a cosy atmosphere. However, there are some remarks about uncomfortable settees and a hot loft bedroom, which slightly detract from the overall comfort score.
Facilities are generally seen as comprehensive and well-maintained, with a well-equipped kitchen and the bonus of a parking space. Some guests noted issues with damp smells, a faulty kitchen sink plug, and difficulties with the TV system, indicating room for improvement.
The owners are commended for thoughtful touches like tea, coffee, biscuits, and kindling for the log burner. However, as gifts are not guaranteed and there are comments about the lack of basic supplies like salt and pepper, the score reflects this balance.
About this property
Nestled in the idyllic seaside village of Lynton, 21 Cross Street is a fantastic end-terrace cottage on the spectacular North Devon coastline. A family-friendly cottage with four bedrooms hosting six guests, this is the perfect base to gather your loved ones for a seaside retreat. With an off road parking space ensuring a fuss free arrival, Lynton offers ample parking in two municipal carparks. Kick off your shoes in the entrance hall with attractive tiled flooring and make your way into the living areas; sink into the sofas with a hot drink in the quiet sitting room, which has gentle lighting and a traditional fireplace, within which sits a woodburning stove for added comfort. A beautiful exposed brick wall adds a rustic charm to the dining room with seating for six guests to share a meal or plan your holiday adventures. Step into the neighbouring kitchen and find excellent amenities for your self-catering holiday; rustle up your favourite dishes using the range cooker and electric hob, stock up the American-style fridge/freezer and whip up a round of coffees with the coffee machine to energise your day. At the end of the day relax with a glass of chilled wine courtesy of the temperature controlled wine fridge. Spend more time holidaying thanks to the handy dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer to keep everything fresh and tidy throughout your stay! Feeding and looking after the little ones is also easy in this family-friendly cottage with a highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request. Under the stairs you'll find a handy cloakroom with basin and WC to quickly freshen up before heading out into Lynton. When the day comes to a close, the cottage hosts four fantastic bedrooms for guests to rest their heads; The first floor has one double room , one room with a super king zip & link and one bunkbed room (please note the two sets of zip & link beds are 6ft 6 long), all of which have storage space for your belongings and TVs to watch your favourite shows under the sheets. Two guests get extra privacy in the lovely second-floor attic space, with a super-king-size zip/link and en-suite shower room to rinse off the day. All guests can run a bubble bath or take a quick rinse with the shower over in the contemporary family bathroom, complete with a heated towel rail for added comfort after long treks along the coast. Completing the property, the dining room patio doors lead onto a pet-friendly, plant-filled enclosed courtyard, ideal for one well-behaved dog to relax in the sunshine, or for you to savour breakfast at the outdoor seating. Be sure to explore your fantastic surroundings in Lynton and beyond; find a variety of local foods to taste in local cafés, fireside pubs and restaurants, venture into the rugged landscapes of Exmoor National Park for wildlife spotting, or take the family on the Cliff Railway to Lynmouth for stunning sea views. If you seek a base for spending time on Devon's renowned beaches, journey to Ilfracombe for plenty of amenities to fuel your day, before choosing from one of five stunning beaches to build sand castles, soak up the sun and paddle in crystal waters. Minehead is a larger town to the east of the cottage, which is the starting point of the iconic South West Coast Path for breath-taking sights, or stay in the centre for a picturesque harbour lined with independent shops and cafés before taking a picnic to Blenheim Gardens with free entertainment available during the summer months. Secure your family holiday in 21 Cross Street for easy access to North Devon's delights.
On the North Devon coast, Lynton and its twin Lynmouth are located within Exmoor National Park. Both are situated on beautiful and pristine coastlines, an inspirational destination to visit, with its rich history, comfortable fireplace pubs, delicious local food, and "green" credentials. Lynton boasts a fantastic selection of shops, bars, and cafés where you can meander through streets of charming architecture before heading to one of the nearby sandy beaches.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV, 1 x double with TV, 1 x bunkbed with TV.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Range cooker, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker.
4 x TVs, Sky TV, Disney, Netflix, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request.
Off-road parking for 1 car, on-street parking and nearby public car parks.
Enclosed rear courtyard with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.9 miles.
Note: The second-floor bedroom has sloped ceilings, please take care.
Please note: The bunk beds are only suitable for children.
Please note: Friday & Monday guest arrival days are exclusively for April - end June and all of September.
Please Note: Friday guest arrival days exclusively July & August.
Please Note: Any day guest arrivals start October - April.
Minimum 3 night stays.
Reviews (16)
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Tom
Plenty of room, good quality fittings & equipment. Hot water & effective heating. Only downsides . No instructions for the TV system and previous occupiers had put on parental controls. The clear perspex small table in the middle of the lounge is too big and a potential hazard. Maybe a small bundle of likes of salt, pepper , foil etc could be supplied.
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Elizabeth
- Lovely and clean - Comfy beds - Well equipped kitchen, with a few instant coffee and tea and uht milk sachets on arrival. - Instant response from team when we had a query. Not so Good - No kitchen basics (eg salt and pepper) so donât forget them. There were a few dishwasher tabs is all. - A number of passive aggressive notices telling you what to do when leaving. (Strip beds and put in linen bags, vacuum any dog hair, bag up towels, leave it clean, empty dishwasher etc). And to be GONE BY 10am. It was a little excessive. I donât know if people generally leave the house in a state, but Iâve never been harangued in advance in quite the same way. - Hot water ran out every day - and we donât take long showers (and were only 4 people!) . Iâm not sure if the boiler just needs to be on longer? It didnât seem to reheat after morning showers, so when swimming and wanting a shower later, it was an issue. Note - we didnât complain at the time, they may have been able to adjust something. But be aware! - I gave 5 stars as it really is a lovely house, even with the above.
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Clare
I did request more than once for the zip/link beds to be separated but to no avail. Fortunately I slept on the good-sized bunk bed although it was supposedly be for children. I could feel the springs from the middle of the mattress so slept on top of one duvet while putting the other over me which was fine. We couldnât get terrestrial TV only digital which requested a password which we didnât have. There were no instructions either. The design of the legs on the coffee table was considered dangerous in case we tripped over so we moved it out of the way. There were no egg cups so I improvised using an attachment from the food processor.