Guests say
Avalon is a well-regarded cottage in Brixham, Devon, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped nature. It's in a quiet, residential area, a short distance from local attractions and beaches. The property is family-friendly, with toys and games for children, and is also suitable for dogs. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with guests willing to return.
Most guests found Avalon to be very clean and well-kept, with only a few noting areas where cleaning could be improved, such as dusty skirting boards and a utensil drawer. The majority of feedback, however, commends the property's cleanliness.
The location is frequently praised for being in a good spot, quiet yet within a reasonable walking distance to the harbour and a short drive to local beaches and attractions. It is considered a great base for exploring the area.
Guests generally find the property comfortable, with nice furniture, good beds, and a secure garden. Some suggested minor improvements for additional comfort, such as more cushions on sofas and a small unit in the bedroom for personal items.
The cottage is well-equipped with a good TV, Blu-ray player, and kitchen amenities. However, there are several mentions of a shower in need of repair and slow WiFi, indicating that some facilities require maintenance.
While the reviews reflect a generally well-equipped property and mention of a Christmas tree adding a festive touch, there is insufficient information on consistent thoughtful gestures or gifts to guests to accurately score this category.
About this property
This newly renovated single storey bungalow located in a quiet residential area of Brixham is a great base for a family of four to adventure out and visit the hive of activity surrounding the area including Churston Beach or the refreshing open-air Shoalstone swimming pool filled with fresh sea water.
Avalon is a superb two bedroom single storey bungalow in the quiet residential area of Furzeham and only a half hour walk or ten minute car drive in to the heart of Brixham. This picturesque fishing town is a hive of activity all year round and host to many annual festivals including the famous Pirate Fest, one of the largest gathering of Pirates that one will ever see! If peace and tranquility is what you are seeking, then walk the half hour scenic route to the beautiful Churston Cove, a sanctuary of calmness on this sand and shingle beach surrounded by thick woodland and crystal clear sea. Whatever your age, there is an abundance of activities locally or travel further a field to discover Kingwear by steam train or Dartmouth by ferry over the River Dart. One thing to be certain, your stay at Avalon will provide you with the ideal base.
This newly renovated bungalow has been recently fitted with a integrated kitchen with brand new appliances and offers clean, modern living. There is a generous sized living and dining room with a lean to conservatory overlooking the walled garden with seating area. The two bedrooms are conveniently next to the two bathrooms, one with a shower room, wc and hand basin and the other with a wc/hand basin. Conveniently, if you wish to hand wetsuits or place outdoor goods, guests have access to the garage/boot room. There is parking for one vehicle and to place a dinghy or small rib if you wish to head to the sea (subject to size checks). There is also a high chair, and travel cot at the property for those with young children.
Sleeps: Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms
Beds: 1 Double (4'6") bed, 2 Single (3') bed.
Rooms: Hallway. Living Room. Conservatory/Diner. Kitchen. Bedroom 1. Bedroom 2. Family Bathroom:Shower cubicle with thermostatic jet shower, wc and washbasin. Separate second w.c.
Kitchen and Utilities: Electrolux oven and grill, ceramic induction hob, integrated fridge freezer (60/40) integrated dishwasher and washing machine, microwave
Entertainment: Sony 42'' TV with full definition Blue Ray 3D playback to use with Skype and wifi certified. DVD/Blue ray disk player.
For Families: Travel cot (please bring your own linen), high chair available.
Parking: 1 space on driveway, kerbside for any additional parking
General: WiFi Provided. Electric included in rent. No Pets. No Smoking. Mobile phone signal ranges from none to patchy.
Security Deposit: This property has a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of £200, which is payable to Marsdens Devon Cottages with the final balance of your holiday, eight weeks prior to your arrival, and is refunded within 5 working days of your departure. Alternatively, you may wish to pay a non-refundable Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver equivalent to 10% of the Accidental Damage Deposit value, which covers you for the full value of the Accidental Damage Deposit, should any damage occur during your stay.
Short Breaks - Shorts Breaks are accepted in low and mid season - minimum of 3 nights.
You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment.
Reviews (14)
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Mrs Wood
Had a lovely 5 nights at Avalon although there’s room for improvement. Pros; Off road parking, good size bungalow, location good, well equipped. Cons; Garden not suitable for our 2 year old to play in which is a shame as it was wasted space. Bungalow not cleaned well enough. Skirting boards/edges of carpet dusty. Had to move a bedside table for my sons monitor which clearly hadn’t been moved for a very long time. Crumbs in utensil drawer. Requested high chair upon booking - Took me half hour to find it (under a single bed) and was thick of dust which I don’t think is acceptable. Luckily there was a hoover in one of the cupboards so had to use that before wiping it clean to be able to use. Shower is very small and leaky/noisy/not very powerful. Husband is quite broad and struggled to fit in. This being said, would stay again dependant on price, but cleaning needs improvement.
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Mrs A Chapman
Helpful owners.
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Mr Butlin
The property is comfortable and in a good location, but it is let down by the WiFi and Shower. With four people in the property, the WiFi was so slow. Router reboots did nothing to improve the situation. The shower needs fixing as well, with the controls leaking water down the wall rather than getting the water up to the shower head. The property just needs a bit of TLC in these areas.