Guests say
Fircones is a well-regarded holiday cottage in Croyde, praised for its excellent location, spaciousness, and comfortable accommodation. It offers easy beach access, ample parking, and is within walking distance to local amenities. The property is equipped for large groups and family holidays, with a well-appointed kitchen and communal spaces. While most guests had a positive experience, some noted areas needing improvement in cleanliness and maintenance.
Most reviews do not mention cleanliness issues, suggesting general satisfaction. However, one detailed negative review significantly impacts the score, highlighting concerns such as cobwebs, dirty kitchenware, and a lack of thorough cleaning.
The location is consistently praised for its proximity to the beach, local pubs, and the village centre, making it an ideal spot for holidaymakers looking to enjoy Croyde's offerings.
Guests frequently mention the property's spaciousness and comfort, with plenty of room for large groups and families, contributing to a high comfort level during their stay.
The property is commended for its well-equipped kitchen and ample parking. However, reports of maintenance issues, such as a broken toilet flush and loose paving stone, suggest room for improvement.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to assess this category accurately.
About this property
Spacious detached family holiday home with south facing lawn garden. Conveniently located for the pubs, restaurants and surf shops at Croyde Village.
Fircones is set in an idyllic location within the picturesque village of Croyde, convenient for the general stores, pubs, restaurants, surf hire shops, and within approximately 10 minutes walking distance to the beach famous for its surfing and ideal at low tide for children with fishing nets to look through those rock pools.
Size: Sleeps up to 11, 5 bedrooms
Nearest beach: Less than one mile
Nearest amenities: Less than 1 mile
Pets: No pets
Short breaks: Available at this property
Rooms: 5 bedrooms, (one en-suite shower room shared) 1 Shower room/WC, Bathroom/WC
Kitchen/dining room, cloakroom/WC, Living room.
Beds: King size bed, two Double beds, Combination bunk beds, small double bottom, single top, 1 set of bunk beds
General: Oil fired Central Heating, TV, WiFi.
Utilities: Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Standard: Kettle, toaster, Iron
Other: Linen and towels inclusive. Highchair and travel cot.
Outdoors: Enclosed garden with patio area and lawn, garden furniture.
Nearby points of interest
- Putsborough Beach
- Saunton Sands
- Woolacombe Beach
- Clovelly Village
- Exmoor Zoo
Reviews (11)
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Mrs Wilkinson
Fabulous! Excellent location, perfect layout. We would all happily return for another holiday at Fircones
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Mrs Husband
Great location, well equipped kitchen, very clean.
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Mr Allison Trigg
Some of the pots and glasses were dirty and had to be washed. There were big cobwebs on the walls in the main bedroom, in the wardrobe where we are expected to keep our clothes, and more thick ones in the en-suite, complete with a few spiders. In the kitchen we dropped something on the floor and it rolled under a small sideboard, when we pulled the sideboard out, it was THICK with dust and dirt with a black banana under there as well. The kitchen table was sticky and we washed and cleaned it several times. There are steps outside the porch leading to the front door, one of the paving stones was broken and loose and is a danger, it wobbles when you stand on it and we had to put it back in place several times. There is ivy growing through the walls into the porch. There is a honeysuckle plant outside the dining room window which is too high and spoils the view, it could do with a good trim. Also while we were there, the toilet flush broke in the bathroom on the top floor, we rang the housekeeper who said it had broken 2 weeks previously and had been repaired, she would call us back but never did. We managed with the toilet, it was just very slow to refill. We had the same property last year with the same issues, apart from the toilet and banana, gave it the benefit of the doubt but it was just the same. No work has been undertaken and it is in need of a thorough cleaning. Overall this is a lovely property in a really good location but it does need some TLC.