Snaptrip says
Guests have consistently praised the cottage for its peaceful surroundings, great location, and cosy atmosphere. The property is well-equipped and comfortable, with friendly owners who are responsive to guests' needs. Despite a minor hiccup with key codes, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many looking forward to returning.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The cottage is mentioned as very clean, indicating that guests are satisfied with the level of cleanliness during their stay.
The location is frequently described as great, with easy access to local attractions, suggesting that guests are happy with where the cottage is situated.
Guests find the beds comfy and the cottage cosy and warm, reflecting a high level of comfort provided by the property.
While guests mention the property being well-equipped, there is insufficient detail to accurately score the facilities and maintenance. Therefore, this score is set to null.
The owners are commended for being friendly and helpful, and provisions on arrival were appreciated. However, as gifts are not consistently mentioned, it is politely noted that such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
This Grade II-listed barn conversion, 1 Alston Farm Cottages, is perfectly located in a peaceful courtyard setting in Churston Ferrers, Devon. This charming escape has a little bit of everything for a break with friends or family, with off-road parking, close proximity to local amenities and the beach, and character features throughout. Enter into a charming hallway where you can hang your coats and begin to appreciate the property's charm with its distinctive curved staircase. Enter the fully-equipped kitchen/dining room and use the coffee machine before sitting down at the table or going outside to the courtyard to plan your itinerary. Patio doors lead from here to the sitting room, where you can relax in front of the electric stove and watch Smart TV or read a book after a day of exploring. Exposed stone features throughout the property, with vaulted ceilings in the bedrooms, add an extra touch of authenticity. The bedrooms include a ground-floor double served by a sleek shower room, as well as another double and a handy triple, ideal for children or friends sharing, each with their own en-suite. When you're ready to explore, head to Churston Cove for a seaside picnic, or avid golfers can put their skills to the test at Churston Golf Course. Nature lovers can spend an afternoon at Berry Head National Nature Reserve before heading around the coast to St. Mary's Bay. Travel to Dartmouth and explore the Harbour, the National Trust's Little Dartmouth, or the Blue Flag-awarded Blackpool Sands beach. Babbacombe Model Village, Paignton Zoo, and other family-friendly attractions can be found in the opposite direction. With so much to see and do, 1 Alston Farm Cottages is a great place to start.
Brixham is a working fishing port on the southern side of Torbay, in the area known as The English Riviera, which is famous for its sunny mild climate all year. The focal point of the harbour is a life-size replica of Sir Francis Drake's ship, The Golden Hind. Brixham's most picturesque area features small cottages in hilly narrow winding lanes leading to the harbour, where all the action takes place. Brixham fish market sells to major restaurants in the UK and is home to Britain's largest fishing fleet, which regularly lands their catch in the harbour.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size and en-suite shower cubicle, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x triple with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with electric flame-effect stove
Property heating: Gas, other heating sources: Electric fire.
1 oven of type: electric.
Hobs.
Microwave.
Fridge Freezer.
Toaster.
Kettle.
Washing Machine.
TV.
Wi-Fi included.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
1 Highchair.
Parking.
1 x Garden.
Pets allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop within 0.6 miles.
Pub within 0.8 miles.
This Property only accepts a minimum of 7 night stays during School Holiday periods.
This includes all School Holiday periods for England, Scotland & Wales.
Nearby points of interest
- Golden Hind
- Dartmouth Castle
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
- House of Marbles
- Blackpool Sands
- Shaldon Beach
Reviews (6)
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John
The location is great with easy access to places we like to visit, such as Brixham and Totnes. We would definitely book to stay here again.
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Tony
Very clean and cosy cottage. Ideal location for visiting and exploring surrounding areas. The only issue we had with Sykes was the key code they had originally sent us.After receiving this code,Sykes then sent us a second code saying that this code was the correct one and to ignore the first one. When we arrived at the cottage it was pouring with rain and only to find the key code we were told to use was did not work. I managed to look through my emails from Sykes which luckily I had kept and used the first code they sent me,that turned out to be the right one in the first place. By this time we were all soaking wet and not amused. I spoke to Sykes during our stay and told them what had happened,they did not apologise for their mistake but said they would pass on what I had told them to the owner. I did not feel it was the owners fault but that of Sykes. The owner contacted me the same day to apologise for the mess up but I told her I didn't think it was her fault but that of Sykes. The owner and myself had a very nice conversation over their cottage and said we had enjoyed our stay and Antonia said she was pleased to hear that.I thanked her for contacting me and she thanked me for being understanding. I hope that Sykes resolve the key code problem.
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Robert
We were visiting family so the location was perfect.The owners are very friendly and helpful, the provisions provided on arrival were very much appreciated.We hope to visit again sometime soon.