Dog Friendly Bideford Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Chris - Verified booking

  Devonair is a beautiful townhouse situated in a lovely cul-de-sac with space for a car right outside which is a bonus.

  The location is really nice as far enough away from Westward Ho to avoid crowds but close enough to walk in to the seafront in around 20 mins all on the flat. We were pleasantly surprised by the cream tea, tea and coffee supplied. Its upside down living with a spacious open lounge and kitchen upstairs. The balcony is really lovely to sit out on and we enjoyed lots of time sitting out there. However there isn't much of a view and you are directly opposite other townhouses. The downside being that if a loud party are enjoying time on their balcony at the same time it maybe difficult to relax. The place was really clean, comfortable and modern in its furnishings. Included is a few games and books to keep you entertained if weather isn't the best. There is a lovely private garden to the rear which we were also able to enjoy until one day when a large group arrived and blasted music whilst enjoying the hot tub next door! Its good though if you have a dog and includes a few little bits in a box for them. The kitchen was well equipped with good quality crockery, cutlery, pots and pans etc for cooking your own meals but personally just could have done with some basic supplies. Empty Salt and pepper mills were in the cupboard and there was no oil for cooking. Also the guest book was completed by previous guests stating they had broken the can opener which wasn't replaced so we had to buy one. The only heating was underfloor and this was fairly easy to control however when we wanted to change the temperature it did take quite a while to cool down or heat up. The towel rail in the bathroom never heated up so when we came out of the shower it was cold and we couldn't dry the towels so could have done with the heated towel rail or a little fan heater for instant heat when needed. Also for the price would have been nice if shower gels etc were supplied. We only used the double bedroom which had good storage. The bed was comfy with nice quality linen and it was great having a TV in there too. It has a nice size twin room too although we did notice a damp smell in that en suite. We did try to attempt the short cut to the beach through the estate via the golf course and burrows but it was very boggy so we gave up. I imagine it would be nice to walk across when its dry in the summer. Westward Ho is a lovely small seaside town with the most amazing large beach and a handful of restaurants and pubs. We also find it an excellent base for visiting lots of beaches within 30 to 40 minutes drive in Devon and Cornwall. Both Barnstaple and Bideford are close by for shopping and other dining out options. This place is such a great home to stay in and feels more upmarket than some of the other places so we would happily return and despite minor issues which really are just personal preferences we would recommended it to others. Book and you won't be disappointed with your stay. Just one final point take a look in the information booklet which day the window cleaner is due as they took us by surprise early one morning!

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• Mrs Phillips - Verified booking

  We have just returned from an amazing holiday at Woodside. Helen and Steve have thought of everything to make your holiday a great one. Helen and Steve at the end of a text if you need them but not intrusive. They provided lots of gorgeous goodies in a welcome pack which were very much appreciated. All fittings and furniture is of a high standard. Feels so homely too. Beds are very comfortable. 2 fridges and the freezer were handy as we had a couple of food deliveries. Nice to have a ensuite or bathroom for each bedroom too. You have two areas to sit out. The front with the hot tub which was well used with its amazing views over open countryside and Hartland. The secluded secure back garden ideal for our 2 small dogs very pretty. The dogs were so safe so we could totally relax. Places to sit out and just chill. Loved hearing the cockerel in the mornings and the donkey sometimes in the next field. Woodside is in a perfect place to explore Devon or Cornwall as close to the border. Loved Bude and Westward Ho! Hartland has a couple of shops, pub and fish & chip shop which were lovely. Even though we were so lucky to have 2 very hot weeks the barn was nice and cool. We absolutely loved our holiday at Woodside and have already booked to go back next year.

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• Lee - Verified booking

  This is the second time we have stayed here so we knew what to expect.

  This is a lovely, comfortable cottage, ideal for a couple with up to 1 child or a couple of dogs. A previous privacy issue in the bathroom has been addressed which is good (the other side of the bathroom window opens onto a higher level patio of adjacent houses and lacked privacy. A blind has now been fitted). The bathroom would benefit from shelves for toiletries as there is only the window sill for this. Also, the approach to the front door was completely overgrown with weeds which is not inviting but not really a problem. Generally very well equipped although I guess the property has suffered from previous guests taking things like tea spoons and drinking flutes away - what can you do? The front door and window is off a side path (not actually on Irsha Street which is great if you have nervous dogs as they are not bothered by people constantly walking by and when you leave the property, you do not immediately bump into other people with their dogs, if that is ever an issue. Lovely comfortable bed which gets the sun first thing in the morning. Downstairs bathroom is slightly inconvenient but that is the nature of the cottage and it does mean that it is a good size. Would definitely return.

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• Melanie - Verified booking

  The cottage was disappointing - immediately on arrival and throughout our entire 3 nights it smelt damp despite opening windows to try to get fresh air in and dry it out.

  There should be a warning for people with chest complaints. The shower is tiny and ineffective - could not get a decent quality water output, the controls were broken and potentially dangerous. The shower tray was blocked and took a long while to drain. Kitchen very tiny and poor but was as described. Photos were somewhat misleading, we struggled to work out where the photographer had been standing (!) and had clearly been photoshopped as the lounge in reality was very dark. Multiple spiders in the bedroom (possibly a nest) that hadn’t been hoovered. King sized bed very wobbly when you turned around over in bed. Had we stayed for a week we would have contacted you to complain and request to be moved. Also shower is NOT walk in! Location was good and close to amenities, but basically the cottage needs refreshing thoroughly. Would also suggest no need for a freezer in the lounge - it buzzed all night, why would anyone do this? Similarly, no need for an extra table under the stairs with a random microwave on it! Compared to other cottages we have stayed at, this was very poor and basic. It explains why this cottage was still available to book 3 weeks before we arrived…

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• Mr Wesson - Verified booking

  The folder with house information was great and very useful and user friendly. It’s a beautiful property and has everything you need including in the kitchen… scales (needed for weighing out pancake ingredients), Tupperware so you can pack a picnic, even an apron and tea, coffee and hot chocolate to get you started (as well as the welcome pack). The little details have been thought about including robes and towels for the hot tub as well as fluffy bathroom towels lovely toiletries from The Clovelly Soap company and even treats, towel, blanket, bowls and a bed for the dog to use too! Games, garden furniture, clothes airer, plenty of crockery and glasses and 2 fridges… everything to make an easy home from home holiday! We were super lucky and had stunning weather and could choose the inside garden or the front terrace as both had furniture to relax in. We would highly recommend this property. The host; Helen was friendly and helpful. She was available should we need her but happy to let us get on with it and when we did meet her was happy to chat and be asked for recommendations. A booking you won’t regret!

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