Guests say
Ivy Cottage offers a peaceful countryside retreat with beautiful surroundings and comfortable beds, making it an ideal base for exploring the area. Guests appreciated the well-equipped kitchen, clean bedding, and strong shower. While some noted the lack of garden furniture, missing curtains, and occasional maintenance issues, most found the cottage homely and enjoyed the tranquil location. Recent improvements, such as a new freezer and outdoor seating, have enhanced the experience. The cottage is especially suited for those seeking a quiet getaway with easy access to local amenities and scenic views.
Most guests found the cottage clean, with particular praise for the bedding, towels, and bathroom. However, a few mentioned issues such as a dirty freezer in the garage and some areas needing better upkeep.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, secluded, and surrounded by beautiful countryside, with easy access to nearby towns and amenities. Guests enjoyed the quiet and scenic setting.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, highlighting the beds, sofa, and shower. Some mentioned the lack of curtains and garden furniture, but overall comfort was rated positively.
The cottage is well-equipped for cooking and daily needs, with recent additions like a new freezer and outdoor table. Some guests noted missing items (e.g., garden furniture, vacuum, information folder) and minor maintenance issues.
There were no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Ivy Cottage is located in the beautiful surroundings of the Mountblairy Estate. The cottage is a peaceful retreat for anyone who would like a relaxing break in the countryside.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link 2 x Single (2ft 3in) Beds
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Back Garden. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Ivy Cottage is located in the beautiful surroundings of the Mountblairy Estate. The River Deveron runs through the Estate and there are some wonderful walks that can be enjoyed along the river or through the extensive woodland. The Cottage is also now only powered by renewable electricity. Fishing can be booked separately on River Deveron.
The space The cottage has a homely and comfortable atmosphere and is the perfect place to take a break from a busy life or if you have a more adventurous holiday in mind, then Ivy will be a welcome place to return to. The kitchen is fully equipped for preparation of meals and includes an electric cooker, fridge and microwave - all you need to provide is the ingredients! There is a dining table which can seat four people and there is also a washing machine. There is also a chest freezer located in the garage. The sitting room has comfy seating, an open fire which is stocked with logs and kindling should you wish to settle down in front of a crackling fire in the evening. There is a television and Freeview channels. There are two sets of single beds in both bedrooms but if required one set can be converted into a double bed but this must be requested when booking. The sun porch is the perfect place to enjoy a quiet time to read or perhaps see red squirrels scampering across the garden. If you are very lucky there is also a Pine Martin who frequents the field around the garden! Beach 8 miles.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Sunnyside Beach
- Cullen Beach
- Cullen Viaduct
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Ivy cottages met all our needs. The cottage had all the items we needed. such as towels, hot water, strong shower, set in a peaceful location.New freezer in the garage, great views saw Deer ,Hares, outside our window.Large outside table with benches which we used a lot.All round good value for money would highly recomend a visit.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a pleasant stay at this property. We were without a phone line due to a storm knocking out the line and the TV is a Smart System. It's very peaceful and some beautiful country side .There is a Air Fryer and the New Freezer is in the garage due to space but it's clean and you can fit plenty in.
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Sue Taylor
The worst cottage we’ve ever stayed in in over 10 years of cottage holidaying. On arriving the cottage looked poorly maintained with the gravel path in disrepair and what I assumed should be the outsider seating area broken concrete (no outside furniture). It didn’t get much better when we went inside. It looked like someone had started renovations and gave up. The kitchen units were fairly new but the wall units were crooked, the taps were wobberly and the back of the base sink unit looked like the back had been ripped out to fit around the pipes. The kitchen table was a small two seater that had paper stuffed under the legs to stop it wobberling and in all honesty wouldn’t look out of place in a skip. The lounge looked nothing like the website pictures. Different fireplace different carpet no pictures or mirrors on the walls. No curtains or blinds in both the kitchen or lounge or even the bathroom. There was a dvd player but no dvds no books no hair dryer no washing up liquid or even no loo paper. It was definitely NOT the home from home experience we were expecting or believed it would be. If you are looking for somewhere to drop your bags and go just come back to eat and sleep like in a hostel then it would be okay as the beds were comfy and the shower was good and the kitchen had sufficient equipment to cook. There was a fridge but the freezer was in the garage and I wouldn’t have put a thing in it it was filthy. There wasn’t even a vacuum to clean only a old broom that had definitely seen better days. The curtain/blindless bathroom window had had a hole in it that was very shoddily repaired . There wasn’t even an information folder telling you how to work the heating (which would have been useful as some radiators were boiling hot and others not working) the Wi-Fi code wasn’t noted anywhere and essential numbers for local doctors vets etc. not listed. There certainly wasn’t a guest review book - I wonder why? I don’t expect a perfect standard but do expect a decent one especially when I am paying to stay Do cottages.com inspect these properties.? Overall a very disappointing stay