Guests say
4 Cumberland Cottages in Kingsbridge, Devon, is a charming property with character, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable beds. It is well-situated next to a popular pub and offers lovely walks and an unspoilt cove nearby. Guests have appreciated the thoughtful touches like cake and tea. Some concerns were raised about parking, garden maintenance, and a downstairs bathroom, but overall, guests enjoyed their stay and would return.
The cottage received mixed feedback on cleanliness. While some guests did not raise any issues, others mentioned cobwebs and a smell of dampness. The presence of a smelly vacuum cleaner was also noted, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to a great pub and beautiful walks. The nearby cove and the overall setting in a picturesque village contribute to a positive experience, despite some parking challenges.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, although there were some concerns about steep stairs and one uncomfortable bed. The presence of allergens and a strong smell of damp were noted as discomforts for some.
The cottage is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, but there were issues with bathroom facilities, limited hot water, and a broken extractor fan. The garden's upkeep and the cleanliness of outdoor furniture were also points of contention.
Guests mentioned appreciative gestures such as cake, tea, and milk, which added a thoughtful touch to their stay. However, it should be noted that such gifts are kind gestures and may not be guaranteed for every visit.
About this property
Challaborough 1 mile. Perched in the beautiful village of Ringmore Devon, with its stunning national trust beach, Ayrmer Cove , is this enchanting thatched cottage, 4 Cumberland Cottages. A great cottage for couples or a family of four, thanks to its convenient location in the South Devon AONB and its proximity to the beach and located adjacent to the renowned Journey's End. Enjoy your morning coffee in the rear enclosed courtyard. You'll feel right at home in the inviting snug, which has a desk and a sofa where you can read or catch up with work. After a day of exploring, relax in the sitting room with its exposed beams and stonework, complete with comfortable seating, a woodburner, and a TV/DVD.
Proceed through the living room to the well-equipped kitchen/dining area, where you can prepare delicious meals to be enjoyed at the dining table for four over a bottle of wine. Lastly, the ground floor is rounded out by a contemporary bathroom with a overhead shower. Head up to the first floor, where you'll find two beautifully presented king-size bedrooms perfect for catching up on sleep. Just paces away from your cottage, you’ll find the warm and inviting Journey's End Inn, where you can spoil your loved ones with a delicious meal and local ales. The town of Challaborough offers a wider variety of services, including a supermarket, a restaurant, The WaterFront Bar & Restaurant, and access to the famous South West Coast Path, which can be used to reach Ayrmer Cove via a pleasant hike.
The next stop is the seaside town of Bigbury-on-Sea, home to the iconic Burgh Island and the Pilchard Inn, at the beautiful beach. Those who wish to continue their excursion to Salcombe will find a Gin Distillery, and plenty of eateries boasting local fayre. You'll find all of this and more at 4 Cumberland Cottages.
Ringmore is a small village in Devon, in the South Devon aonb, one mile from the secluded beach and stunning cliffs of Bigbury Bay.
The Saxon church of All Hallows stands majestically over this quintessentially English village. Ringmore is a conservation village with thatched cottages, a peaceful rural pace of life & an award winning pub, the Journey's End Inn serving cask ales, local produce and a friendly welcome. A comprehensively stocked shop and Post Office is located in St Anne's Chapel, a short drive away and they are happy to deliver. Three different paths lead down to Ayrmer Cove from the village, and connect with the South West Coast Path. Footpaths lead to Challaborough Bay and to the golden sandy beaches of Bigbury-on-Sea, from which Burgh Island is reached by the famous Sea Tractor. Bigbury-on-Sea beach is ideal for family holidays. Everyone is sure to marvel at the huge expanse of sand, enjoy exploring the rock pools, or sample the varied watersports available to the more active visitors. If you want to try something different from the body boarding or surfing, then windsurfing and kite-surfing are gaining popularity here, with hire facilities located right on the beach. For peace of mind, there are lifeguards present at Bigbury-on-Sea’s Blue Flag beach from May to September, and a fabulous café specialising in selling organic and local food; whose surf ‘n’ turf is one of the best in the area. A few miles from Ringmore are plenty of delightful South Hams villages, coastal beauty spots and the traditional English market town of Kingbridge on the estuary.
EPC Rating: Band EAccommodation
Please note, This property can not accommodate Sunday changovers.
Two king-size bedrooms.
Ground-floor bathroom with shower over the bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Snug
Electric heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer washing machine, dishwasher.
TV/DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power included in rent.
Logs are not included, but can be purchased from Holywell Stores at St Ann's Chapel.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking available nearby.
Rear enclosed courtyard with seating.
two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.3 miles.
Note: Cumberland Cottage is unsuitable for children and anyone with mobility issues.
There is a steep step onto the shared front path and the cottage is situated on a steep hill.
The inside stairs are steep with additional steps into the bedrooms.
Note: This is a 16th-century cottage, so the ceilings and doorways are quite low, please take care.
Note: Please be aware that the stairs to the first floor are steep.
Nearby points of interest
- Bantham Beach
- South Sands Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
- Dartmouth Castle
Reviews (9)
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Donald
Two bedrooms, one bed was very uncomfortable and caused backache, the other bed was good. The rest of the cottage was great. Good neighbour at No.3, pleasant and friendly.
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Paul
Great food at the pub next door. Our trip wasn't the best to the cottage and upon arrival it was beautiful. To the eye!! Great location. Very well equipped kitchen. The smell of damp & mould hit us straight away but we ignored this, as old (previously flooded according to a local in the pub) houses do suffer with this issue. The extractor fan in the bathroom didn't work. (We let the owner and a note for the cleaner to let them know) No sqeedgy to wipe down after a shower and very little bathroom item space. If you were a party of 4, very annoying. Showers were quick so as not to use limited hot water. The upstairs smelt very strongly of mould and damp. Could almost feel it in the hard, hessian type carpet. Stairs are quite steep with a lethal "blind" step into the back bedroom If you have allergies or asthma would avoid staying here. All the cushions and pillows are goose/duck feather. Awful , toxic to dogs, stick scent bottles everywhere (to mask the stale damp smell we would imagine). The Henry hoover smelt horrific of old previous wet dogs. The courtyard could definitely do with some attention! Slippery cobbles, (weather is not the owners fault) and very green from moisture. The dog in the row of cottages which was a residence dog. Howled alot. During sitting trying to relax, which set our own dog off The owner was aware of this as when we told them, they assured us the dog was loved. That's as maybe. Sounded quite distressed not to mention annoying. We get you get the odd cobweb in old places, but think the cleaners could make more of an effort on this front The bathroom was covered in them. It is a nice looking cottage, and as previously stated , we'll equipped kitchen. Although the skylight in kitchen has a cracked window with plants growing through it from outside. I would say if you don't mind damp and have no allergies. Go for it
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Mrs Rosemary
We had an amazing 7 day stay . Plenty to see and do , and the Journeys End pub next door to have a relaxing drink at the end of a day , but book before hand as they are very popular, the food is out standing !! We have nothing to complain about , parking was fine just up the road a 5 min walk , the exercise did me good. Thank you for a peaceful holiday , it was hard to leave .