Guests say
The Gallery is a beautifully designed and tranquil cottage in rural Devon, praised for its peaceful setting, welcoming hosts, and well-equipped accommodation. Guests frequently mention the comfort, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches such as homemade treats on arrival. The property is ideally located for exploring the South Hams and offers lovely countryside views and walks. While most reviews are highly positive, a few guests noted minor maintenance issues and occasional shortcomings in facilities. Overall, visitors found their stays relaxing and enjoyable, with many expressing a desire to return.
The majority of guests found the property spotlessly clean and well presented, with only rare exceptions mentioning minor maintenance or cleanliness issues.
The cottage is highly praised for its peaceful rural setting, beautiful views, and convenient access to the South Hams and coastal attractions.
Guests frequently describe the accommodation as comfortable and restful, with cosy beds and a quiet atmosphere, though a few noted minor issues such as cool bedrooms or lack of certain furnishings.
The property is generally well equipped and functional, but some guests mentioned occasional maintenance issues and suggested improvements to storage, lighting, and bathroom fittings.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful gestures such as homemade cake, scones, clotted cream, and local milk on arrival. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Aveton Gifford 1.2 miles. The Gallery is has been converted by an excellent architect into a peaceful reverse level cottage. As soon as you head up the steps and through the door, you will be struck by the stylish décor with original paintings and great views of the surrounding countryside. The living area has been sited on the top floor for those vistas, with a cosy wood burning stove for snug evenings beside the fire. Next door is the big kitchen where you can prepare glorious meals. Head down the steps through the glazed doors into the garden. You will find two bedrooms on the ground floor, both en-suite and light and airy. Outside, as well as the big shared open space, you have your own secluded enclosed garden where you can sit and eat out beside the meadows. The Gallery is a lovely retreat all year round.
Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1201035, 976188, and 976186, sleeping up to 16 guests.
Aveton Gifford is a small rural village on the banks of the river Avon. Nearby is the busy little town of Kingsbridge at the head of a marine estuary in the attractive South Hams area of south Devon
Accommodation
Two downstairs bedrooms: 1 x super king double with en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin, 1 x king size double (converts to 2' 6' twin) with en suite bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and basin.
First floor sitting room with wood burning stove.
Kitchen with dining area.
Central heating, underfloor heating with wood burning stove.
Microwave, fridge-freezer, electric oven/hob, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available on request.
Off road parking for two cars.
Enclosed garden with barbecue.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 1.4 miles, river 2.4 miles
Reviews (21)
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Ingrid
Itâs well placed for exploring the area. The living area is spacious and kitchen is well equipped. Bedrooms on the ground floor are comfortable, but cooler. Both have doors out to the courtyard. The owner, Jo, was very friendly and responded quickly to our queries.
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Peter
Very helpful and responsive host.
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June
It is ideally placed for visiting the surrounding attractions. The property was very clean and well presented, although we would have appreciated a wall mirror in the second bedroom and somewhere to put items in the shower. Thank you for the milk, cake and cream, which were enjoyed. Visiting in May meant we were able to see all the flowers in the Devon banks. Beautiful.