Snaptrip says
The Holt in Devon is a well-received cottage, praised for its comfort, well-equipped nature, and friendly staff. Guests enjoy the private garden, hot tub, and proximity to local attractions. The property is dog-friendly with good walking tracks, and thoughtful touches like welcome gifts are appreciated. Some concerns over cleanliness and maintenance are noted, but overall, the cottage offers a peaceful and enjoyable stay.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and well-presented. However, there were a few instances of cleanliness issues such as glass shards and an unemptied bin which affected the score.
The location is highly praised for being central to tourist destinations, close to local shops, and within walking distance to pubs and high streets. Its peaceful setting in farmland is also appreciated.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the beds and the overall cosy atmosphere of the cottage. The presence of a hot tub adds to the comfort level, although there were some minor suggestions for improvement.
The property offers a range of facilities including a hot tub, games area, and laundry. However, some guests noted a lack of recycling facilities, inadequate kitchen equipment for larger groups, and maintenance issues which impacted the score.
Guests appreciated the thoughtful touches such as milk, biscuits, and coffee on arrival. While these gifts enhance the experience, it should be noted that such offerings are subject to change and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Sidford 0.9 miles. Resting in Harcombe, near the pleasant village of Sidford in Devon, is this charming cottage, The Holt. Positioned in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, showcasing stunning landscape views and boasting original features throughout, this property welcomes a group of friends or families alike, as well as two well-behaved dogs, to relish in an idyllic countryside retreat. Enter your new kitchen, well-adorned with everything you may need for a self-catered stay before settling down at the dining table to tuck into a feast; an open-plan living space reveals a plush sofa and Smart TV so you can enjoy light entertainment at any time of day. Alternatively, if you prefer to dine alfresco, step outside to the enclosed patio and soak in the last of the sun’s rays. When the sky turns dark, retreat to one of three beautifully appointed bedrooms, one of which resides on the bottom floor and is suitable for guests with lower mobility; serviced by a shower room on both the ground and first floor, this property ensures you are equipped with a tranquil space to wash away the day or freshen up before exploring the local town. Choose The Holt in Devon as your next home away from home. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1109656 together sleeping up to 10 guests and is one of a few cottages on site
Between Sidmouth and Sidbury sits the picturesque village of Sidford. The village is well-known for its exceptional location within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It offers a good selection of attractions, including the Sidford Tennis Club and the River Sid, as well as dining options at The Rising Sun and Blue Ball Inn and a nearby convenience store. Other local attractions include the Sidford Tennis Club and the River Sid. Sidmouth, home to other sites such as Sidmouth Beach, Sidmouth Museum, Jacob's Ladder, Blackmore Gardens, and the Norman Lockyer Observatory, is conveniently close to the village.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super king-size, 1 x super king-size, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen.
External shared utility.
Living/dining room.
External shared games room
Electric heaters.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, and slimline dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi, games room activities.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, stairgate, and travel cot available upon request.
Off-road parking available with EV charging point.
Enclosed front garden with patio, furniture and hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 and pub 0.8 miles.
Note: The owners live on site.
Note: Guests will need to enquire if they wish to bring more than two pets.
Please Note - This property is situated on a site with 6 other cottages.
Nearby points of interest
- Beer Beach
- Powderham Castle
- Lyme Regis Museum
- Diggerland Devon
Reviews (17)
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Alexander
There were a couple of significant issues which shouldn't have happened. However overall it is a lovely well equipped cottage in a good location which serves as a good base to explore East Devon. Regarding the listing, it doesn't make it clear that you're actually on a holiday cottage site with 7 other cottages. One of these is directly overlooking the garden/hot tub area. The cottage is overlooking a car park. The directions to the property are also incorrect. Everything else in the add is as described. It's furnished well and the rooms and comfy and cosy. Regarding the issues. When we arrived there were shards of glass inside and outside the property. I actually cut my hand on these when sitting in the chair. We had a very young baby with us which meant we had to be very careful on where we put here. It was all over the garden too which meant the dog couldn't go out. It was also all by the hot tub. Our first night was spent trying to clear all this up. The second day someone came to try and clear it up. R.e. cleanliness, there was a unempited bin full of used sanitary products and the hot tub had a bloody plaster in there and grime around the sides. We never really got an apology for the issues we raised. It looks like the site is for sale which goes some way to explaining management's lack of disregard. Overal a nice stay in a nice cottage, but we paid a lot of money and shouldn't have encountered these issues. Maybe try once under new management.
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Christine
However the oven didnât work properly but grill was fine. Hot tub was lovely
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Diana
Good points, cottage was spotless. Not good, 'Garden' is a few sq feet of scrub behind the hot tub, the fence one side is 3ft high, (not dog safe), the other fence (4ft high), has gaps in through to the large car park, (not dog safe or suitable in our opinion). As others have said kitchen equipment is poor we like to cook and had just enough utensils 6 wouldn't manage. Our 'welcome' pack was a small packet of biscuits!! If you like quick cook food/eating out great for families. 1 hour after arriving a women walked through our path/garden to reach the next cottage! We could find no one on site to speak to and without a mobile phone couldn't phone the number provided. We left early disappointed.