Guests say
The Brown House in Bideford offers a spacious and well-equipped retreat for families and fishing enthusiasts. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, local walks, and wildlife. While some guests mention issues with cleanliness and comfort, the property's tranquility and amenities generally provide a pleasant stay.
Guests have raised concerns about cleanliness, including dirty tissues, cobwebs, and uncleaned areas. However, some guests found the property clean and tidy upon arrival.
The property is described as quiet and secluded, with a nice local walk and fishing lakes nearby. However, transport is essential due to its remote location.
Several guests found the beds uncomfortable and the mattresses in need of replacement. Despite this, the property's spaciousness was noted positively.
The property is well-equipped for cooking and family stays, but some guests had issues with TV/DVD operation and outdoor furniture cleanliness. Bathrooms and kitchen facilities were generally appreciated.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
The Brown House is a charming lodge that serves as the perfect base for a rural escape to the South West corner of England.. 4 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only), Patio Doors Leading To Decked Area
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Bidet, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels included and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. Small garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Fishing on-site (licence required). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a fenced pond in the grounds, 20 yards away.. The Brown House is the perfect holiday home and has an enviable position overlooking Clifford Water fishing lakes within the Hartland Forest development. The lodge is located in a quiet and rural location surrounded by hundreds of acres of Forestry Commission land, just two miles inland from the A39 Atlantic Highway on the North Devon/Cornwall border between Bideford and Bude. It really is the ideal choice for a relaxing break.
The beautiful National Trust Sandymouth beach in Cornwall is a short drive away, with good surfing, relaxing on the sand or walks along the cliffs. Slightly further into Cornwall you will find Bude and its choice of two beaches, shops and surf schools. On the North Devon coast there is easy access to the South West Coastal Path and more great walks, including Hartland Lighthouse and the popular tourist town of Clovelly. Bikes are available to hire in Bideford for family-friendly cycling on the Tarka Trail.
The village of Woolsery is home to a highly acclaimed restaurant and adjacent fish and chip shop, perfect for an evening out or an evening in.
The property owner supplies a fishing pass so you can enjoy fishing for carp, roach and tench in the adjacent lakes. Golf, surfing, sailing, high rope courses and horse riding are all on offer close by. For family fun The Big Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure Parks are close by and there are numerous National Trust properties in the area. Beach 7 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Clovelly Village
- The Castle Bude
- Summerleaze Beach
- Saunton Sands
Reviews (7)
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Kevin
We really enjoyed our week at this property. There was lots of room, great showers etc, lots of birds to feed / watch out of the windows, a nice local walk around the fishing lakes.
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Confirmed Guest
On first arriving at 'The brown house ' the property looked lovely. It was very quiet and secluded. The impression that the website gave with the photos is that the property had views of the lake which was definitely not the case.Unfortunately after the first initial impression we found several problems with cleanliness.There were dirty tissues under the double bed, several areas of cobwebs, the toilet had not been cleaned properly in the ensuite bathroom and there was rubbish and crumbs under the sofa cushions. We had to clean the oven door because grease had been left on it and it smoked when the oven got hot . Probably the biggest reason that we would not consider returning was the fact that the beds were very uncomfortable and all need new mattresses. None of us got much sleep due to the beds and we ended up coming home early because of it.
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Confirmed Guest
The Brown house was a really good find for the whole family to go fishing in the excellent well stocked lakes. The accommodation itself was well equipped, with everything you needed and spacious. The only thing was the mattresses were not that comfortable and there were a lot of cobwebs. We would go back though.