Dog Friendly East Devon Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mrs Jordan - Verified booking

  We have stayed in A LOT of self-catering cottages over the years and have never been as satisfied or impressed with the attention to detail than at Sovereign. It was only 2 main rooms but they were of good size and were very well laid out; the kitchen was well equipped with the essentials without being overstocked (including sharp knives - we always take our own and they were not needed!), there were also a few provisions (oil, s&p, tissues, cling film, foil, enough dishwasher tablets/washing up liquid, and some comp biscuits!), and a whole empty cupboard to put our own food in which is so often overlooked, it also has a full size fridge freezer which again is not often thought about by many places which just sleep 2, the ice cube trays were also full which meant we were able to have a lovely cold G&T on arrival. Everything was were you thought it should be and well laid out. Shoe racks and coat hooks too. Bed was super comfy, as were the pillows and a lovely squidgy warm duvet - with spare blankets if needed. Only downside (sorry, there has to be something!) was the 'bedside lights' being spotlights - these didn't work for us as not calming and quite bright so would suggest angle-poised bedside table lights. Plenty of clothes space and hangers. Shower was lovely - rainfall head could be angled, and the water temp was great and on demand which helped me to warm up after a paddle board and swim (no wetsuit!). Great location - Seaton was a lovely little seaside town with enough things 'going for it'. A lot of restaurants were closed on the Sunday as 'out of season' but we managed to get a take away pizza from the kebab shop which was REALLY tasty. Great brunch from Coast too - would recommend. Car park was a little further away than we thought it would be (5mins not 2) and it took a bit of thinking to find the cottage, but not a big deal. I quite liked not having the car staring at us, it meant we explored more locally which we might not have done otherwise. We did the tram which was excellent fun, bimbled in the shops in Seaton, did Sidmouth with a local friend, spent time on the beaches, did Beer - all very lovely. We were pleased to notice that customer feedback had been listened to - there is now a full length mirror. Would absolutely stay here again if in the area.

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• Mrs Jacques - Verified booking

  We’ve just spent a week at this lovely apartment and really enjoyed our stay. Was a bit difficult to find initially but once we knew where we were going it was fine! Another reviewer suggested parking in the Aldi car park and walking through and this is a great suggestion as you can park for 90 mins, unload and then move to the car park (there are a choice of car parks that can be used but we always used Orchard Road). The location is great though with a good selection of shops, bars, restaurants etc.within walking distance. The apartment was very well equipped with everything you could need for a stay. The bed was super comfy and the shower was great. As the property had been empty for a few days before we arrived the heating had been turned off and because the apartment has storage heaters that heat up over night it was cold and took a day or two to warm up but there were throws to keep us warm and the owner did kindly offer a heater (which we should have accepted!). Seaton is quiet in March so limited options for eating out in the evening especially from Monday to Wednesday but all the food we had was excellent. Enjoyed the walk to Beer and traveled to Lyme Regis, Sidmouth and Bridport. The Seaton tram was lovely but found there wasn’t much to do in Axminster! All in all a lovely relaxing week!

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• Claire - Verified booking

  Beautiful cottage in a gorgeous location.

  Big enough for a family of 4 plus a small dog. The washing machine and dryer were much appreciated in February, we were so muddy every day! The underfloor heating kept the cottage to a comfortable temperature and we used the log burner every night to get super-cosy and warm. The kitchen was well equipped and easy to keep clean and tidy, plenty of storage for food and drinks. Views are OUTSTANDING. The garden was plenty big enough and safe for our little dog to mooch, I can imagine it would be glorious to sit out there in the sunshine but unfortunately we weren't blessed with the weather! Beds are so comfortable, with feather/down duvets and pillows. Towels were soft and easy to wash part-way through our stay. Plenty of sockets to charge devices, most have USB slots too so you don't need to pack the adaptors. No shaver points in the bathrooms so we had to use an adaptor to charge our toothbrush. The location is lovely, just outside the tiny village of Dalwood where the pub is a must-visit. Good location to discover the surrounding towns, although the country lanes nearby have seen better days (bring a spare tyre!). Recommend a visit to Sidmouth, it's a lovely town and most shops are open out of season. We've been a few times and stopped at the Blue Ball pub on the way home.

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• Mrs Ilott - Verified booking

  Forget-me-not Bungalow was absolutely perfect for us and our 2 French bulldogs. The setting was beautiful and quiet. The bungalow provided everything we could have wished for. Having a washing machine was very handy. Next time we won’t take as much clothes as we can just wash them. The lodge in the garden was perfect to sit in and look across to the wetlands, or watch the TV or just listen to the fountain in the pond. The bungalow is within literally just a few minutes car journey to places like Lyme Regis, Seaton, Sidmouth, Beer and The Donkey Santuary and so much more. The bus stop is virtually on the doorstep should you wish to take the bus instead. The owners met us on arrival and gave us a quick tour of the bungalow, showing us what was where and gave us some good advise on places to visit. They also left treats for us and our doggies. We were blessed with the most amazing weather and Devon is beautiful. We will most definitely be booking to come to this lovely bungalow again and highly recommend it.

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• Sherralyn - Verified booking

  This property is absolutely amazing.

  Do not hesitate to book as you will not be disappointed. We stayed with our black lab for 4 days and the weather was perfect. He loved the enclosed garden and adjoining field so plenty of lovely walks. Waking up in the morning with the sun shining was a real plus. The living area and bedrooms all looked out onto garden and the rolling hill where the sheep and cows were grazing. We spent many hours sitting on garden furniture just enjoying the scenery and peace and quiet. We needed a well deserved break away and that was exactly what we got. The pictures do not do the views justice. The bed was extremely comfortable with crisp white sheets etc and perfect pillows. Millie was on hand if we needed anything and was most welcoming when we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble for her so Thank You Millie for your kindness. Can’t wait to return to this special place. Thanks again M&S and Shadow the black lab. July 2024

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