Guests say
Ley Park is a well-received holiday cottage in Devon, praised for its peacefulness, spaciousness, and beautiful gardens with sea views. Guests appreciate the well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and the property's proximity to walks and beaches. The large garden is a highlight, especially for children and birdwatchers. Some guests noted the bathrooms could be updated and the water pressure issues, but overall, the property offers a 'home from home' feel.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found Ley Park to be clean and tidy, with a few noting areas for improvement in dust and mould around the bathrooms. The general presentation of the property was very pleasing, contributing to a high cleanliness score.
The location is highly praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and proximity to the South West Coast Path and beaches. The remote and quiet setting is ideal for a peaceful retreat, with stunning sea views and sunsets, enhancing the location score.
Guests found the beds super comfortable and the house spacious, providing a relaxing stay. However, some guests mentioned that the sofas could be more comfortable with the addition of cushions, and the en-suite bathrooms were considered too small by some, slightly affecting the comfort score.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and guests enjoyed the garden room and conservatory. However, there were comments about the need for updating the bathrooms and providing clearer instructions for electrical items. Water pressure issues were also mentioned, impacting the facilities score.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident through the welcome gifts of wine and other items, although it's important to note that such gestures are not guaranteed. The provision of ample kitchen equipment and the caretaker's responsiveness also reflect the owners' consideration for guests' needs.
About this property
This detached house overlooking the sea is located ½ mile from Welcombe hamlet and ¾ mile by footpath from the beach at Welcombe Mouth. Smart and comfortable, it is lovely peaceful accommodation for enjoying the tranquillity or walking the coast. In the sitting room your attention will be divided between the cosy flickering wood burning stove and the view over the well planted garden. The spacious dining room doubles as a second sitting room with its comfy seating and glass garden doors, a welcoming room for enjoying family meals prepared in your smart kitchen with snug Rayburn and sofa for chatting to the cook over an evening drink. Head upstairs and you will find the four bedrooms with steps between levels. The three double bedrooms all enjoy great sea views. The enclosed garden surrounds the house, with a patio for family barbecues, a grassy area for games and a view of the sea. When not occupied by animals, you are welcome to wander the adjoining field with its unfenced pond. From the house a hedgerow lane leads down to the Coast Path and from there to the beach, but it is best tackled with a good level of fitness and not too much gear. An easier footpath takes you across fields to the excellent village pub, where you will need to have a torch if you are heading home after dark. The beach at Welcombe Mouth is a great place to head to for surfing or to chill out and admire the surrounding cliff scenery. Bude is another brilliant place for surfing or traditional seaside fun. Walk the Coast Path for more good views, as far as Hartland or to spot a variety of birds en route. In a quiet, private spot, Ley Park is a charming house for enjoying unspoiled scenery and peace.
A pretty country village just one mile from the high cliffs, rocky coves and golden sands of the north Devon/Cornwall coast, as well as the beach at Welcombe Mouth with its sand, rocks, and some fabulous waves to ride
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x king size double (one with en suite shower room with shower, WC, basin), 1 x double with en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, basin.
Round floor sitting room with wood burning stove.
Dining room/second sitting room.
Kitchen.
Utility room.
Ground floor WC with basin.
Central heating, underfloor heating with wood burning stove.
Induction Hob, Microwave, fridge, freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Blu-ray, 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 four cars.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Pub less than 1 mile from property.
Note: Check-in time 5pm.
Note: Ley Park will be a Thursday changeover in 2024
Reviews (35)
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James Ian
Excellent. Ps we broke a wine glass!!
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Rebecca
Ley Park was a real house of contrasts for us: Downstairs - We couldn't ask for more. The kitchen and utility room - Good quality appliances and plenty of good quality equipment. The garden room was nice and airy and the cosy living room with log burner, very welcome. Upstairs - The bedroom were generally fine, although no one room had everything that you need to be comfortable for a weeks stay. Some of the matrasses were tired, so we opted for both the en-suite bedrooms. En-suites were far to small for us, had no storages and one had mould around the shower tray. Plus the water pressure would only allow one shower at a time. So we all decided it would most comfortable using the larger family bathroom. The family bathroom was a real let down. Very old green bath and wash basin odd toilet and ill fitting lino on the floor. It was functional, but really not somewhere we would want to spend any time e.g. to take a long bath and a real contract to the quality and finish of the kitchen - a real shame. The house was warm and generally clean on first sight, but on closer inspection, skirting boards, wndowsills, door frames, rooms corners, had obviously not been cleaned for some time, based on the level of dirt and dust. Flies - When we arrived at Ley Park we were surprised at the number of dead flies on windowsills and on the floor, especially in the attic room and front bedroom. I opened the velux window in the attic room one morning and the whole room filled with black house flies. It was quite alarming! We did managed to get rid of them throughout the day, but hovering up over 40 flies was not what I would expect to be doing. There after, I had to regularly hover up around flies from the bedrooms. Speaking to Chris the Caretaker, he told me that this was a known problem in the Autumn months. Caretaker - Chris the caretake was great. Very helpful and came out very quickly when we reported the washing machine and tumble dryer where flashing up error messages. The additional logs, bottle of wine and apple juice were very welcome and a really nice touch. I am sorry the I have not been able to me more positive. Ley Park is a lovely house an has the potential to be perfect, but for us it is just not there.
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Rebecca
Ley Park was a real house of contrasts for us: Downstairs - We couldn't ask for more. The kitchen and utility room - Good quality appliances and plenty of good quality equipment. The garden room was nice and airy and the cosy living room with log burner, very welcome. Upstairs - The bedroom were generally fine, although no one room had everything that you need to be comfortable for a weeks stay. Some of the matrasses were tired, so we opted for both the en-suite bedrooms. En-suites were far to small for us, had no storages and one had mould around the shower tray. Plus the water pressure would only allow one shower at a time. So we all decided it would most comfortable using the larger family bathroom. The family bathroom was a real let down. Very old green bath and wash basin odd toilet and ill fitting lino on the floor. It was functional, but really not somewhere we would want to spend any time e.g. to take a long bath and a real contract to the quality and finish of the kitchen - a real shame. The house was warm and generally clean on first sight, but on closer inspection, skirting boards, wndowsills, door frames, rooms corners, had obviously not been cleaned for some time, based on the level of dirt and dust. Flies - When we arrived at Ley Park we were surprised at the number of dead flies on windowsills and on the floor, especially in the attic room and front bedroom. I opened the velux window in the attic room one morning and the whole room filled with black house flies. It was quite alarming! We did managed to get rid of them throughout the day, but hovering up over 40 flies was not what I would expect to be doing. There after, I had to regularly hover up around flies from the bedrooms. Speaking to Chris the Caretaker, he told me that this was a known problem in the Autumn months. Caretaker - Chris the caretake was great. Very helpful and came out very quickly when we reported the washing machine and tumble dryer where flashing up error messages. The additional logs, bottle of wine and apple juice were very welcome and a really nice touch. I am sorry the I have not been able to me more positive. Ley Park is a lovely house an has the potential to be perfect, but for us it is just not there.