Guests say
Woodside cottage offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by private woodland, perfect for nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet. Guests praise the beautiful setting, privacy, and excellent opportunities for dog walking. The owners are frequently described as welcoming and helpful. While most reviews highlight the cottage’s cleanliness and comfort, a few mention areas for improvement, such as garden maintenance and furniture updates. Access can be challenging due to local roadworks, but the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean, cosy, and well-equipped, though one review noted cobwebs and suggested a need for more thorough cleaning. Overall, cleanliness is positively mentioned but with minor room for improvement.
The peaceful, secluded woodland setting is highly praised, offering privacy and beautiful views. Some guests experienced difficulties with road closures and access, but the tranquil location and proximity to nature reserves and local towns are strong positives.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, cosy, and warm, with special appreciation for the peaceful atmosphere. However, there are mentions of an outdated sofa and mattress, suggesting some aspects could be refreshed for added comfort.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with reliable Wi-Fi and private gardens. The enclosed outdoor space is ideal for pets. Some feedback suggests updating garden maintenance and parking information, but overall facilities meet guests’ needs.
The owners are frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, providing useful local advice and respecting guests’ privacy. While gifts are not mentioned, the attentive and considerate hosting stands out, though specific gestures cannot be guaranteed.
About this property
Brilliant area for walking, this pet-friendly cottage is situated in Dartmoor National Park, and surrounded by 13 acres of woodland.. 6 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freesat, DVD Player, French Doors To Courtyard
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed.
Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Enclosed gravelled courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Second gravelled courtyard. 13-acre grounds with natural woodland (shared with other properties on-site). Dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times. Private parking for 1 car. Please note: No children, except babes in arms. There is a stream in grounds, 10 metres away. The property has a natural water supply from a spring.. All properties: Oil panel heaters, electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. 13 acres of natural woodland (shared with other properties on-site). Dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times. No smoking. Please note: These properties have a natural water supply from a spring.. Located in the beautiful Dartmoor National Park. Situated within the Dartmoor National Park, set back from a beautiful, leafy stretch of the B3212 and a mile from Doccombe, these two, lodge-style properties (refs W43911, 28924), accessed via a track, are adjacent to the owners’ home. The holiday lodges lie in a lovely setting that offer a comfortable base from which to explore the surrounding area. There are 13 acres of beautiful, ancient woodland and a field, complete with a stream winding its way through the land, plus an abundance of wildlife and granite boulders. A rich variety of plants and woodland flowers offer an idyllic haven for the resident wildlife. This is a brilliant area for walking, relaxing and star gazing as there is no light pollution. Nearby, a golf club and horse riding over Dartmoor are available. Being in the midst of Dartmoor, there are many superb walks, reservoirs, heather-clad tors and Dartmoor ponies. It is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and in the springtime, the Dunsford woods are famous for beautiful natural daffodils and a little later, a carpet of bluebells. Moretonhampstead (3.5 miles) has a co-op, butchers and other local amenities. Nearest supermarket (Sainsburys) is at Exeter 10 miles. Beach 14 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
No children except babies in arms.
Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- House of Marbles
- Powderham Castle
- Shaldon Beach
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
Wonderful hosts, Such a peaceful couple of days, loved it
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Confirmed Guest
We stayed here for a week and this is my review, after staying in many cottages.com properties m, thus has to be the worst one to date. The photos of the property are out of date. Although in a country setting, the front and back gardens of overgrown, needs some attention. The sofa in the living area has seen better days, needs to be updated. The bed was ok for a couple of nights, thereafter was not good, need to update mattress. Car parking not good for large cars, need to update details on parking. Place could do with an update., cobwebs everywhere. Star rating should be down graded on the property. Also need to update satnav details, as where we arrived, we ended up on a farm in the middle of nowhere & with no cell signal, it was hard to get hold of the people at the cottage. Once we managed to find the property, the sign of the owners property was dark and hidden by trees. This is an important thing to have correct.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely week and would highly recommend. The wood is beautiful, peaceful and our dog loved it. We went to Torquay, Becky’s fall and Dartmoor. All are a little distance but returning back to nature is worth the drive. We will definitely be returning and thank you.