Big Cottages & Group Accommodation in Bigbury on Sea

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Joanne - Verified booking

  We had a wonderful stay at two hoots for the first time.

  Beautiful home, well equipped and organised with everything you could need. A few things we wanted to mention for future customers/owners attention (where possible). There were a few kitchen items which are ready for replacement which we left a note of in the maintenance book (great idea to keep on top of things!) and the frying pans are definitely ready to be replaced, our attempts to make a fried egg and actually get it out of the pan again were comical at best. The narrow lanes to and from the property were definitely a challenge as the locals are super confident and you don’t see them until they are right upon you which is scary when your not used to those single vehicle lanes, especially when you don’t know where your going initially. The cleaning was adequate although could do with more care and attention particularly on furniture (dog hair) and the outdoor glass, cobwebs in corners, bird poop etc. The beds were large and comfortable. The bin collection instructions were confusing, everything in one bin outside but 3 separate bins within property, suggesting recycling initially. We are still unclear if the bags are sorted or not once collected, maybe could do with more clarity around this for future guests. The neighbour kindly informed that they collect the bin on a Friday and it does NOT need to be put on the street, however the info email says bin collections are Tuesdays so again confusing. The birds were noisy and leave lots of mess so we appreciate that it is sometimes out of your control but we got used to the noise by a few days in. The plumbing was noisy, particularly in the bathrooms upstairs and can be heard from main living space downstairs so we knew who was up and when based on their bathroom movements. The activities are far apart and places to visit are a decent drive away depending on what you want to do but we had a lovely Sunday lunch in the village inn which we walked to although hilly, it was lovely and people were friendly. The house was equipped with games, books, jigsaws as well as access to tv streaming but unable to watch movies over 15etc until 8pm when the passcode is not required. We had 3 teenagers with us and they made good use of the snug to watch tv but it was a struggle when both tv’s were in use as they interrupted each other and we were constantly telling each other to turn down or having to turn up to hear past the other. It is not possible, but another door between snug and living space would be good to manage the sound better. Overall we had a lovely stay and none of the above would prevent us from booking again in the future. Beautiful views and beautiful house. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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• Lisa-jane - Verified booking

  Based on a Christmas stay for 8 adults costing £2200 The positives are: Great location for access to beach & walking/Burgh Island The beds are very comfortable and the bathrooms modern with good showers.

  The dog bed etc is a thoughtful addition The table top football provided a lot of fun Big kitchen/workspace and the outdoor area is spacious and very useable Gated safe community We didn't have hot water when we arrived but the problem was sorted swiftly. Plenty of parking, we parked 3 cars and the electric charger was a positive for us. Some negatives: The house looks over a BIG caravan park, it was closed at Christmas but I should imagine the noise and traffic would be a nuisance in summer. It's a very disappointing view. The house is well equipped and a sociable space, but lacks a cosy feel, therefore it made it difficult to relax fully. And because it's lacks soft furnishings noise bounces around, especially when the table top football is in action! The sofa area particularly needs some rethinking, it provides a place to watch TV, but isn't sociable because you are all sat in a line, rather than a group. The coffee table is too small and you can't reach it from the sofa. If you use Challaborough on SAT NAV instead of postcode you come into the area via a tarmac road rather than a very narrow dirt track with a lot of potholes! This would seem a more sensible way to arrive. We also noted the following: Only one champagne glass Wine glasses could do with being upgraded Fridge is small for 8 and the door doesn't seem to shut fully. Cooker small for cooking for 8 adults Table is a tight squeeze for 8 adults Could do with a second shoe tray, not big enough for 16 shoes! Not sure the extractor fans were working, alarms set off twice 'Wardrobes' not very practical, no drawers for jumpers/t-shirts etc. We had an enjoyable stay, but based on the above we'd not revisit, or recommend to friends. It is a great location for the beach and walking but didn't provide us with a warm cosy feeling. Might be better for a summer stay, although you'd then be sharing the beach with 350 static caravan families!!

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• Hawa - Verified booking

  Lovely spacious house with a nice large garden.

  Accommodated 7 adults and a baby with no problem. Kitchen was well equipped. Hairdryers in each room. Utility room with large fridge, washing machine and a dryer, there’s also an iron and cleaning equipment. Towels also provided. There’s a few little improvements that could be made though: -house was not the cleanest, a lot of the dishes in the cupboards had dried food on them and hadn’t been washed properly. The carpets in the bedroom were quite dusty too and not been vacuumed thoroughly (there was some rubbish under the dressers). The dryer was also full of lint and we had to clean before using. The sugar in the kitchen had a dirty spoon and large lumps where people had dipped there dirty teaspoon. -would have been nice if just a small milk for a cuppa on arrival had been provided, the nearest shop is a little post office which is very pricey for one and secondly closes very early (sometimes earlier then their opening times displayed). Although Tesco and Morrisons are technically just a few miles away in Kingsbridge, the drive is horrible through narrow country roads surrounding the property and feels like a chore. -we were unaware of the narrow country roads to the cottage and throughout the entire village of thurlestone, this might be something others want to consider if they’re not very confident drivers. By the end of the week we had begun to get used to the driving but would have been nice to be warned. -the pillows on the beds were far too soft for our entire family but this may just be personal preference. If the above were addressed the property would be perfect! That being said I would recommend the property and would consider staying again. Thank you.

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• Kully - Verified booking

  Fabulous property, very well appointed and fitted out.

  Poor cleanliness due to superficial cleaning only which had followed a stay where 2 dogs had stayed in the week before . Hair on all soft furnishings including bedrooms. Outside balcony had a lot of hair in corners and crevices We did contact you following an allergic reaction to dog hair for one of the party. Following this additional cleaning was provided. Disappointing that given you knew pets had begun present a higher level of cleaning had not been provided. We spent time cleaning the property ourselves only to discover the vacuum cleaners were totally bunged up! That was another job that we did in our holiday time. The other issue we had was a stair gate not fitted properly again resolved but how did the person who fitted it not know that it was not connected properly? We did not let this spoil our holiday but it could all have been avoided. Puzzled as to why you charge extra for pets then not deep clean the property?? Or charge the owners fir leaving the mess behind ?? My daughter has never had a reaction to pet hair before she can have a reaction to dust, so luckily had creams with her and antihistamines otherwise we would’ve had to seek to medical help. Photographs of her skin were sent to you to show the severe reaction as you will have seen that would’ve been very uncomfortable for her. Happy to speak to you about our experience.

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• Christopher - Verified booking

  Homefield House is a fabulous holiday accommodation.

  It is very clean and has all the facilities one needs. The house is warm and comfortable. Kitchen equipment is plentiful. There is ample room for 8 people. I was surprised to find very light coloured furnishings and carpets throughout, especially as the property is animal friendly. The garden is large, and if holidaying with children, there is plenty of space for them to play. However, there is quite a steep slope to the rear of the lawn and it is possible for a child to find it's way out of the garden in several places if unsupervised. Saying that, we had a 2 year old, and a walking 1 year old with us and it certainly would not stop us from staying at the property again. The property itself is in a quiet cul de sac with off road secure parking for at least 3 cars. There is a pub and a hotel within 100yds of the property, and a general store within a couple of hundred yards. Thurlestone beach is nearby, which is a lovely large stretch of sand with rocky outcrops. It would be possible to walk to the beach, although I wouldn't attempt it with children, as much of the road has no pavement. Kingsbridge and Salcombe are close by and well worth a visit. You can even get a takeaway delivered to your door from Kingsbridge. All in all, the holiday was very enjoyable, due in no short order by the quality of the accommodation. I would be happy to return!

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