Guests say
Westgate Cottage in Devon is a characterful and quaint property, appreciated for its cleanliness, comfort, and thoughtful touches by the owners. Guests enjoyed the central location, proximity to a welcoming village pub, and the comprehensive information provided. While some found the shower facilities and kitchen arrangement could be improved, the overall experience was homely and relaxing, with special mentions of the welcome fudge.
The cottage is consistently described as spotlessly clean, beautifully kept, and very homely, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The central location in Devon, near coastal areas and a friendly village pub, is well-regarded, making it a desirable spot for guests.
The property is noted for its quaintness and comfort, although there are comments about a short quilt and a difficult-to-use shower for taller guests.
Facilities are generally good, with mentions of a well-catered property and thoughtful details. However, points are deducted for the repeatedly mentioned awkward shower setup and lack of a microwave.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident in the welcome fudge and comprehensive information provided. While gifts are warmly received, they are a personal touch and not guaranteed.
About this property
Westgate Cottage is an enchanting, traditional Grade II listed cottage in a wonderfully peaceful location in the mid-Devon village of Lapford.
This 300-year-old semi-detached cottage is the perfect spot for couples, friends or families to come and enjoy a relaxing break away from the hustle and bustle. Step into the cottage and into the inviting sitting room with traditional wooden beams, a corner sofa, TV and a stunning inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove, what better way to curl up and watch a favourite film? The living area, dining area and kitchen is open plan. The kitchen has wooden units and leads to a useful utility room. The ground floor also offers a fantastic new stylish, family bathroom boasting a luxurious feel. The first floor has two very pleasant bedrooms with a light and airy feel, one with an en-suite/WC with hand-wash basin. Both bedrooms are well presented with crisp bed linen, hand and bath towels, and have plenty of clothing storage. The master bedroom is a homely, cosy room with a fabulous four-poster bed and some charming character features such as an original oak beamed fireplace, today used for decorative purposes. Lapford is a charming village on the Tarka railway line with a 16th century inn which serves great food and a small supermarket for essential groceries. Large supermarkets are located in the town of Crediton, which has an array of amenities a 20 minute drive away. Surrounding the village there is a choice of National Parks Exmoor and Dartmoor, and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty for outdoor enthusiasts. There are also some fantastic towns and villages to discover. The cottage is within easy driving distance of the fantastic National Trust property Castle Drogo, or why not visit the lovely golden stretches of beach at Saunton Sands or Croyde Bay. Children will love the miniature pony centre, Devon Railway Centre and glass decorating activities on offer at Dartington Crystal Factory. Lapford has a recently upgraded village playground with playing field 2 minutes walk from the cottage, and there is a large soft play and outdoor play area 3.5 miles away.
A village in between the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks in Devon. Lapford is a great spot for a relaxing holiday, surrounded by countryside and hills, it has a pub and a shop. The village has a great history, with a Grade I listed church, Lapford was also associated with the Archbishop of Canterbury, and is said to be haunted by his spirit. Lapford train station offers access to the towns and villages nearby. Exeter lies within driving distance and is worth a look with its architecture and activities on offer. The nearest well-stocked town is Crediton just 9 miles away.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x four-poster double bedroom with en-suite WC, 1 x twin bedroom.
Ground floor bathroom,recently refurbished, includes double vanity basin with marble counter top, claw-footed bath with wall-mounted over-bath shower and rain shower head, fully tiled with vintage style radiator and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Utility room.
Oil central heating, woodburning stove.
Induction hob, electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, wifi, DVD.
Power and fuel starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Use of bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.
Roadside parking.
No smoking.
This property accepts one small well-behaved dog.
Shop 1 mile, pub 1 min walk.
Reviews (10)
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Samantha
Good Points - kitchen extremely well stocked with cutlery/utensils/pots/pans/plates etc, Overall cleanliness standard high, central heating worked well, plenty of hot water, comfy bed, modern looking bathroom, double oven worked well. Bad points - Wardrobe in main bedroom difficult to open, left open for the week in fear it would not open again, blankets on sofas were covered in dog hair and not washed, shower pressure EXTREMELY bad, bathroom ceiling not high enough for flat overhead attachment, which made it difficult to use other attachment. All the windows are locked down and difficult to open.
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Elizabeth
Bed was comfy. Lots of hot water but low pressure. The cottage had everything you needed except a microwave. Wardrobe doors in the main bedroom need attention as they do not slide well. We had to leave them open as they jammed otherwise. Lots of information provided. We enjoyed our week. The Old Malt Scoop pub was great, very welcoming and good food.
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Melanie
It was very homely. A few things could be improved. The single Quilt was too short so my feet were cold, The shower was very weak and the kitchen arrangement was a bit awkward.However the cottage was beautiful, good to have the parking space by the cottage and we enjoyed our stay.