Guests say
Otters Cottage in Ottery St Mary is a clean, cosy, and well-appointed property with old-world charm and modern facilities. Guests appreciate the homely features, well-equipped kitchen, and thoughtful touches like provided teas and coffees. While parking can be challenging and some noise disturbances were noted, the property's overall ambience and convenient location for local activities and beach access are highlights.
The cottage is consistently described as very clean, contributing to its cosy and homely atmosphere.
The location is good for beach and local activities, but parking difficulties and some noise disturbances slightly detract from the experience.
The property is generally found to be cosy and the master bed comfortable, but some guests noted issues with pillows, linens, and an uncomfortable sofa.
The cottage is praised for its excellent facilities and well-set-up kitchen, though some guests were dissatisfied with the quality of the TV and bedroom linens.
Guests were impressed with the inclusion of long-life milk, teas, and coffees, indicating a high level of thoughtfulness, although it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Otters Cottage is a charming cottage situated in the town of Otter St Mary in East Devon, within easy reach of Exeter, Sidmouth, Honiton and Exmouth. The perfect base for exploring the South West.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: (2 Steps) Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds (Children Only).
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Enclosed rear garden with sitting-out area. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are low ceilings in the property. There are 2 steps in the garden.. Otters Cottage is a pretty and quaint two-bedroom holiday home set within the town of Ottery St Mary. This cosy retreat offers a romantic bolthole for a couple or a family looking to explore the delights of the beautiful county of Devon. Upon entering the property, you will be welcomed into the open plan living and dining area with a Smart TV where you can wind down and watch a film after a busy day exploring the coastline, or enjoy a family meal together. The kitchen is well equipped for your culinary creations. Just a couple of steps up is a utility area leading to the enclosed garden with outdoor seating. The family shower room is accessed via the kitchen. Discover the two bedrooms on the first floor which are accessed via a narrow and winding staircase. The master bedroom is beautifully furnished with a kingsize bed, while next door is the bedroom with a bunk bed which is only suitable for children under the age of 16.
The village of Ottery St Mary has beautiful architecture and historic buildings lining the streets, backed by rural Devonshire countryside. Wander through the centre to browse independent shops and galleries or stroll along the River Otter to admire the unusual Tumbling Weir. If you’re exploring beyond the town, you’ll be close to the quintessential East Devon coastal towns and villages of Budleigh Salterton, Beer, Branscombe, Sidmouth, Exmouth and Seaton. Exeter and Honiton are also within easy reach. The South West Coastal Path is nearby and keen hikers should head to Dartmoor National Park which is just a 30-minute drive away. With lots of day out opportunities from your doorstep, make Otters Cottage the base for your next holiday in East Devon. Beach 6½ miles. Pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Beer Beach
- Powderham Castle
Reviews (6)
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Confirmed Guest
A very clean and cosy cottage. Some lovely features, making it feel homely. The location was good for both beach and local activities.
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Jeff
Lovely cottage with character . Old world charm, excellent facilities. Parking is a pain but if you are ok with walking it can be done.
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Hazel
Perfect space for what we needed, with a few unavoidable considerations! Really good location, and the cottage is lovely, exceptionally well appointed, cosy but certainly met our needs. The entrance is straight into the dining section with the lounge. Beyond that a very well set up kitchen and large utility area, perfect for a bit of space. This leads out to the garden space, which is perfect for enjoying a sunny evening. The bathroom is off the kitchen, with a super shower. Up the narrow and twisty (true olde cottage style) stairs are the two rooms, we only used the master, which has a very comfy bed and cupboard space, with good space for dresing. I was very impresed that the hosts left long life milk in the fridge (although we had brought our own) and some teas and coffees too, also everything you could need was made available, and good instructions too. There's a fabulous little restaurant just down the road (the fat otter) that had lovely food and drinks, with great owners on hand to help out with any questions. What we didn't like was completely beyond the host's control! The bedroom is over the street, and we had people walking by until about 1am, many of whom were rather loud and disturbing, there was also a dog that yapped incesantly in the neighbours house whenever their owners went out - which they did on two of the three of the evenings we were there, coming home after 11pm (with the noise asociated with all the other mentioned too). Finally - parking! Like many villages, parking can be a challenge, which we had to manage. Outside is double lined and there was no available parking in the street, so we parked briefly so as to pack and unpack on each occasion of travelling, and then parked in either of the two local parking lots - which did come with costs. For someone with mobility challenges or solo travelling with a dog, this could be problematic, as they are also a walk away. All this said, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and I am spoilt in having a wonderful husband happy to trapse the local area for parking and walking back!!