Guests say
East Bickleigh is a well-received cottage in Devon, praised for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and on-site amenities such as a swimming pool and games room. Guests have enjoyed the property's rural charm and its suitability for large groups and families, with some lovely personal touches like a welcome cake.
While many guests found the property to be clean and well-presented, there were several mentions of cleanliness issues such as cobwebs, dog hairs, and the need to wash kitchen items before use. These concerns suggest room for improvement in this area.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to beaches, green areas, and local towns. The rural setting and nearby attractions like Dartmoor and the coast make it an ideal spot for holidaymakers looking for a mix of relaxation and exploration.
Guests have found the beds comfortable and the linen clean. However, there were comments about the property not being up to a 'comfortable' standard, with issues like tiny bathrooms and a dark lounge. The overall comfort experience appears to be generally positive but with notable exceptions.
The property boasts excellent facilities including a swimming pool, games room, and well-equipped kitchen. However, there are several reports of maintenance issues such as loose door knobs, leaking showers, and a need for garden tidying. The facilities are appreciated but require attention to detail.
There are mentions of thoughtful gestures such as a welcome cake and milk left for guests. However, as these gifts are not consistently referenced across the reviews, it cannot be confirmed that they are a standard offering for all guests.
About this property
East Bickleigh is one of two cottages converted from a farmhouse dating from the 1600s. Comfortable and characterful with all the brilliant farm facilities to share, it is ideal accommodation for a family of any age. The sitting room is full of charming traditional features like the wood floor with cosy rugs, beams and a wood burning stove in the fireplace to snuggle up beside. The kitchen is well equipped with modern conveniences for cooking meals to enjoy in the dining area in the sitting room, and your eye will be drawn to the sunny French windows and the fascinating old well which has now been safely covered with glass as an interesting and historic feature. Head on upstairs to bed in the three comfortable bedrooms, all en suite with a huge Victorian bath off the twin and French windows off the family room. Outside is the farm to wander and the shared pool and games, and you also have your own patio with barbecue up steps for enjoying the peace. Note: This property is on the same farm as The Roundhouse 976196, Oak Tree 976220, The Hay Barn 976197 and Swallows Reach 976144; it can be booked with Oak Tree, with which it shares interconnecting doors, and together they sleep 12.
Halwell is a small village in wooded farmland equidistant from the busy little town of Kingsbridge and popular Totnes.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin, 1 x twin with en suite bathroom with big bath, hand shower, WC and basin, 1 x family room with king size double and two singles and en suite bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and basin and French windows to steps to patio.
Ground floor WC with basin.
Sitting room with wood burning stove and dining area.
Kitchen with French windows to steps to patio.
Underfloor heating with wood burning stove.
Microwave, fridge, fridge, freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available on request.
Off road parking for six cars.Shared Childrens play area, barbecue, indoor pool.
Three well behaved dogs welcome.
There is a pet charge of £20 per pet for the second and third pet.
Note: Note: Swimming pool is 39' x 19' x 3' to 4'6" deep, available from 8am to 8pm; occasionally the pool is also used by owners' family and friends.
Nearby points of interest
- Blackpool Sands
- Bantham Beach
- South Sands Beach
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hind
- Burgh Island
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
- House of Marbles
Reviews (35)
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Alison
A little tired in places but it had everything you could think of there for an enjoyable stay. Nice walks around the farm and the farm cat
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Belinda
Stunning walks, great warm pool barn and useful games room. Think we shall return regularly as beaches and Dartmoor only minutes away. Owner always helped us if questions or worries. Warmest holiday house we ever booked. Relax in a sturdy, spacious and welcoming farmhouse asap!
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Rhian
Which is so good especially with dogs and not far from beaches/ green areas. I feel the pictures on the site are a little misleading as it looks like you are getting the whole house up the drive, actually it Is split into two separate properties. Maybe this needs to be updated. Plenty of parking enough for 3-4 cars which was perfect. Swimming pool was a little cool but was fine for a quick splash around the sitting areas around the pool could have been a little cleaner. In the property most of the door handles are hanging off which is a worry with children incase of them being accidentally locked in bathrooms. This needs to be looked at, the kitchen door did not close properly also. The whole house was a little dirty there were cobwebs and dog hairs on the stairs (not from our dogs as they do not go up stairs) and the stair gate downstairs was a little worse for wear needs a lock probably with little children. Cot was provided but not able to use as it was quite rickety and not sure how safe it was, maybe a travel cot would be better in there. Kitchen well packed with everything you need! Thank you so much for leaving us cake and milk it was muchly appreciated!!!