Dog Friendly South West England Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sue - Verified booking

  Absolutely perfect!

  We booked Barley Crush for a quiet getaway with our 2 dogs. We were not disappointed. The barn conversion was beautiful both inside and out, renovated to a high standard but kept beautifully traditional. The furnishings are good quality, tasteful and above all else very comfortable. The accommodation was surprisingly spacious, the pictures do not do it justice. It was warm and toasty on arrival, plentiful hot water and free logs for the woodburner. The kitchen is well eauipped. There is everything you could possibly want or need for a home from home stay. Many properties ‘allow’ dogs but few offer the welcome that this one does, towels, bowls, and even a lovely comfy dog bed provided!! The girls were delighted. The outside space is secure for all but the most determined escapees, pretty but natural and a wonderful place to sit with a morning coffee whilst listening to the birdsong, or with an evening glass of wine watching the sunset, and if you are lucky enough to have clear skies the stars are abundant and bright. Claudia was lovely to chat to, not at all intrusive, and lives nearby should you need anything. We and our dogs enjoyed walks directly from the door though fields and ancient woodland, along the river and up over the beautiful rugged Bodmin moor. If you are looking for a peaceful tranquil haven that is right off the beaten track but within easy driving distance of the beaches and busier attractions that this amazing county has to offer, you will love Barley Crush. We have stayed in many locations on and around Bodmin moor, and this is one of our favourites. We will definitely be back.

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• Mr Strawbridge - Verified booking

  Great cottage for exploring this corner of Cornwall with everything it has to offer from historic mines to amazing scenery and far more than we managed to see in one visit. An extended original "miner's cottage" there was a great connection to the past we wanted to investigate in the area. Great food at the local Trewellard Arms and at Geevor Mine among many other locations. For those wanting to explore the mining heritage, having three major mines practically on the doorstep, and within walking distance if you try a bit, is great and you can watch sunsets over the mine heads and stacks from the cottage. Visitors with dogs may want to be careful of the local cats who like to sun on the courtyard wall, but cat lovers will need to avoid adopting the bravest who will try to come in if you leave the back door open. Maybe not great if you have a large car, but them most roads around that part of Cornwall are better suited to small cars anyway. The road outside can get you fretting about getting in and out unless you are confident getting in and out of a fairly blind turn into a narrow road or turning the car within the shared parking area. Don't see that as an issue with the cottage though, it's the nature of Cornwall and a world which remains much unchanged since before cards existed - take the chance to live a different life for a while.

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• Julie - Verified booking

  We enjoyed our stay at the Shippen very much.

  Its in a lovley scenic location, away from everything with countryside views but close enough for visits to Seaton,Budleigh Salterton,Exmouth,Sidmouth etc so it provided an ideal base for us. The owners Sue & Simon are available for advice if needed & left us fresh eggs,milk,apple juice & lovley cake. Our cottage was well equipped with a homely feel to it. We had a 4 berth cottage all ground floor & there are 2 more holiday lets there too (not single storey) so a larger family group could go together. Although we didn’t use it,except to borrow dvds,the large gamesroom provided,table football,ping pong table,games,books,dvds & there were sofas to sit on too,it must be a great bonus for parents in wet weather! There are facilities for laundry in a nearby shared utility room,& good recycling boxes in the barn housing the bins,all clearly labelled so no guesswork! Outside there are ducks,chickens ,a crowing cockerel & some cows so any doggy visitors need to be on their leads! The Shippen has a patio with chairs & table for use on warmer days and there’s a nice grassed orchard garden to the rear of the cottages available for guests to use. It’s perfect for countryside lovers who want to get away from it all.

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• Katy - Verified booking

  We have just spent a week at Trenannick Farm and stayed in Little Leigh’s cottage.

  It was perfect! We were given a warm and friendly welcome from Nick and Jules. The cake and fresh eggs were an added bonus. The cottage was clean, warm and cosy and had plenty of space for our family of 5 and 2 dogs. It was like a real home from home and had everything you could think of. The surroundings are beautiful! From entering the drive to the play and eating area it’s all well kept. My children really enjoyed the play room especially the darts and table tennis and we even had a game of boules. Nick and Jules were kind enough to let them walk the Alpacas. It was our first visit to Cornwall and we wanted to visit some of the local areas and Trenannick was the perfect base for that. There was an handy guide that they had put together to give us ideas of what to do or where to go and where the nearest shops, supermarkets and restaurants are which was very helpful! It was always nice when we got back to have a chat with Nick about where we had been that day. We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Thank you Nick and Jules.

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• Ronan - Verified booking

  We had the most wonderful stay at Little Leigh's this past week.

  Jules and Nick are kind, knowledgable and gracious hosts. From the moment we arrived, we were met with the most beautiful surroundings, stunning well-equipped cottage and the kindest hospitality. The cottage and grounds are perfect for families with a built-in play area, variety of outdoor cozy seating areas and a menagerie of gorgeous animals. The location is perfect for exploring North and South Cornwall. Nick and Jules are so knowledgeable and were on hand to provide great tips for exploring the area. The cottage is lovely and has all the amenities needed. We would highly recommend to everyone! Huge thanks to Nick and Jules who were exceptionally kind to us and our young son. The alpacas were the firm favourite and we are very grateful for the opportunity to walk and learn more about them. Our son is still talking about the fun he had with Nick, Jules and the alpacas! Memories made here will live on for a long time! This cottage and the hosts are truly exceptional and we can't wait to visit again! Thanks so much for the wonderful time!

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