Guests say
Harvey Cottage is a well-equipped, comfortable property in Colyton, praised for its cleanliness and quiet atmosphere. Guests appreciate the local amenities, including pubs and shops, and find it a great base for exploring East Devon. The main challenge noted is parking, with on-street options limited but manageable.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and well-maintained, with only one mention of a musty smell which could be an isolated incident.
The location is appreciated for its proximity to local amenities and as a base for exploring the area. However, parking difficulties due to narrow streets slightly affect the score.
The cottage is frequently described as comfortable, warm, and quiet, with a well-appointed kitchen and a pleasant bath. One review mentioned it being gloomy even with lights on, which slightly impacts the score.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and good communication for heating assistance. The absence of a large saucepan and a misunderstanding about the EV charging point are minor drawbacks.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
A characterful three bedroom cottage located in the historic town of Colyton, near Lyme Regis.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: 42" Freeview TV, Gas Fire
Dining room: French Doors Leading To Courtyard
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Back Door Leading To The Courtyard
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: (2 Steps)Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. On-road parking nearby; additional public car park. No smoking. No pets. Please note: There is one step to the courtyard.. Harvey Cottage is a beautiful traditional property which was built in 1851, situated in the heart of Colyton. There are a number of amenities available to give you the tranquil trip that you deserve. Begin your exploration on the ground floor as you step inside the entrance hall, you will walk into the cosy and inviting living room. The dining room next door is the perfect space for enjoying a home-cooked meal with your fellow guests, with a door opening out into the private courtyard. The walled courtyard has the perfect seating area where you can sip your morning coffee and contemplate how to best spend your day. The well-equipped kitchen has mod cons and leading off is a contemporary shower room. On the first floor are three bright and beautifully presented bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed, the second bedroom has a double bed, and the third bedroom has twin beds. Just a couple of steps up from the landing area is the family bathroom where you can take a relaxing soak after a day spent exploring.
Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the cottage is an ideal base for a walking holiday, with both coastal and countryside to explore, as well as all the amenities of the local town being within strolling distance of the cottage. Colyton is a small historic town about 10 minutes inland from the coast. There is a good selection of local shops, with a tea room and two pubs. There is also a fascinating church, peaceful riverside walks, play areas and the tram service to the coast at Seaton. This lovely part of East Devon is close to the Dorset border with Lyme Regis just seven miles away. There is a wild bird reserve, and you can enjoy a special vantage point of the reserve, the river, and the water meadows by taking the tram ride from Colyton to Seaton. Nearby is the market town of Axminster where you can visit the River Cottage. Honiton has some lovely cafés to enjoy after browsing in the antique shops. The popular coastal villages of Beer and Branscombe are also only a short drive. This wonderful stretch of East Devon coastline has a chain of pretty fishing villages and traditional seaside towns such as Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton. Seaton beach is only 3 miles away; this can be accessed by the tramway which leads from Colyton to Seaton. Two convenience stores are within 400 yards; one of which is a post office.
The Gerrard Arms pub is located 175 yards from the property. The Kingfisher pub is approximately half a mile from the property where there is reasonably priced food including fresh local fish.
Exeter, the cathedral city, is a 45-minute drive from the property.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Beer Beach
- Lyme Regis Museum
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely cottage in the heart of a great little town/village. Clean throughout and well appointed. Whilst the decor is a little dated that’s the only slight negative I’d give. Great communication with our host. No parking outside as the road is narrow, but we easily found a space just a few hundred yards away to park up. Both pubs in the village are great, with The kingfisher having such a good menu we ate there all week. Would not hesitate to return when next in the area.
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Mark
Cottage was well equipped and Colyton was a good location for holiday in Devon. Local walks were good.The main problem is lack of parking for the cottage and within the centre of Colyton. The cottage is on a narrow street, with only minimal on-street parking. To unload I had to block the street (which was OK as it was 11.30 pm) otherwise I would have had to park a long way away and carry luggage. As it was I then had to park about 400 yards away after crawling around the town looking for somewhere. Another night I put it in the pay and display car park in town (500 yards away). Other times I parked down the road (100 yards). Be aware that parking is a problem, especially for unloading/loading.
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Peter Smith
Lovely place to stay for a week, and a great base for exploring East Devon. It was very quiet at night. It was warm and comfortable (larger downstairs than it looks in the pictures), and well equipped for all we needed. The information and instructions about everything were clear. The fridge/Freezer was large and very useful for us. The one thing lacking in the kitchen was a large saucepan - they were all quite small, but otherwise there was everything we needed, as we cooked most of our own meals. As per other reviews parking can be a bit of a challenge, but we never needed to use the public car park, always finding somewhere in the road or round the corner.