Clotted Cream Cottage - Detached Cottage near Dartmouth, Hot Tub & Sauna♡

Beautiful location and great for the family.

10.0

Location was great, good for the dogs and children.

− Hot tub lid broken and think it could do with service as some gets not working but for not detract from the holiday.

We enjoyed the location but I was disappointed overall with the standard of accommodation.

5.0

The location to beaches and Dartmouth was very good. The hot tub and sauna were a bonus and easy to use.

− The house and garden were unkept and grubby. The photos on the website paint a different picture. I understand with dogs that there needs to be compromise but cleanliness was an issue. Grubby dining room chairs, a tatty stained stair carpet, a musty smell in the inside, We were not informed that we needed to bring everything from washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs, kitchen cloths,scourers, shower gels. There was no lock on the bathroom door. There was only one garden cushion for four people. We were happy to clean up dog mess but the grass was long and made this task more difficult. I didnt like being asked to strip the beds when we left, shouldn't the cleaning company do this???

Exceptional

10.0

Enjoyable stay

8.0

The property is a lovely cottage with a huge garden which was brilliant for the dog. It had a little outdoor seating area, a great hot tub and sauna which was very enjoyable. Good value for money and we had a lovely time. Nice sized rooms too.

− Parking was a bit awkward but we followed the instructions given! Couple of dusty areas in the corners of the room and noisy floorboards. There weren’t any dishwasher tablets provided either.

The cottage has potential, but it’s in need of some maintenance, a thorough clean, and better amenities—especially in th

5.0

Location of hot tub was great. Sauna was a nice touch too though couldn’t get it to really heat up. Loved the log fire.

− A bit dated, can do with some maintenance work and deep cleaning (especially the shower door), maybe a new toilet seat. Kitchen not well equipped - maybe one decent pan and a spatula or two. Always a nice touch to leave some foil, baking paper, plastic wrap and basics like salt and pepper. The heating wasn’t working for us and despite using the heaters provided we were very cold at night. Internet is very poor and did affect our stay as we have two tweens. I would be happy watching dvds but kids like their WiFi. Found the beds and pillows very uncomfortable. Be prepared for the very narrow Devon lanes. Parking was terrible at this property as it got muddy and there wasn’t enough space to park. Trying to move into the side lane was too tricky for us. Another parking solution should be investigated especially in the winter months.

Disappointing

4.0

The location is great for exploring the local bays, beaches etc. Plus it was dog friendly which made life easier. The addition of a hot tub and a real fire was a bonus.

− Unfortunately the place was very dirty. Looks like it hasn't had a proper clean in some time. We found an old sock in the sofa, random shopping lists and used paper under the beds and in drawers, the oven was v greasy and the house smelled. There were also cobwebs and clumps of dust and dirt everywhere. I think the property was probably nice when it was first done up, but it needs some love. The folding doors from the main bedroom (which kind of sold it to us from the pictures!) were broke so couldn't be opened at all. The curtain for that is also not big enough so doesnt cover the windows! The hot tub area was muddy, there was no clear laid path so you had to walk through mud to get to it. There is also no outside light so it was pretty dangerous using the hot tub after 4pm (as we visited in the winter). There were broken blinds, lampshades, carpet etc. The children's room was filthy, with marks/stains on most walls, surfaces. I understand that rental properties do get a little rough round the edges with time, but the cleanliness and condition of this place is what let's it down. I also don't think that the parking space is sufficient for a standard car. When we arrived it was a large tump of mud and was incredibly difficult to get in and out of.