Craft Cottage

I did reply yesterday .

.if you didnt receive it im sorry ......the cottage at first seemed fine but there were a couple of things we werent happy with . The lounge carpet needs a shampoo ,very dirty and stained ,.the shower in the loft bedroom didnt work and there was dirty washing in washer which smelled awful .Overall the whole cottage was dusty ..im realy sorry to report these things but it was not worth what we paid ....lyn grice

Our second time at this property and it did not disappoint.

I can only echo my previous review and that of other reviewers. A lovely property in a great location, has excellent facilities, very clean and has a free, off-road parking space that is secure. I hope to return.

Large comfortable family home with a stunning position in the middle of the village.

Great access to the beach, shops and pubs. Absolutely loved it.

This is our 2nd time staying at Craft Cottage and won’t be our last.

Perfect location for everyone

We enjoyed our stay in Beer and also we enjoyed Craft Cottage.

Beautifully decorated cottage and thoughtfully equipped.

Great location in the heart of Beer with parking close by. Could easily live there permanently- we will be back!

A lovely homely cottage in a fantastic location.

Super helpful owners.

Absolutely loved this cottage !

Perfect location , all beautifully decorated . Great outdoor space too . Perfect for coastal walks in both directions. Found Beer to be full of places to eat and drink all within a short walk and so friendly . Our dog loved it too , especially the beach A perfect break away .

We had a wonderful stay in this well appointed house - everything that we needed was provided.

Had a really nice stay here over Christmas, thank you.

Excellent property, in a good location within walking distance to the local beach, shops and places to eat.

Dog friendly.

We had a wonderful stay in this perfectly positioned three storey house, at the top of Beer high street.

Very comfortable with a unique layout. Well equipped for all needs. Parking space provided further down the high street. Communication with the owner was excellent. Fully recommend.

Can you please add to your description that there are now EV chargers in the village car park.

This was the only thing that made us pause when booking because we came in an electric car. But there's six of them! The cottage was fab, the noise from the bus stop didn't affect us at all though there are constantly people parking outside but it's the town square so that's to be expected. We had to contact the owners a couple of times and they responded instantly and we're really helpful and kind.

Excellent property clean tidy and situated in good location only problem we had was as we have a large 4x4 the parking space which comes with property was difficult to to access but we used the big local carpark which you could buy permit for whole week and covered you for most east devon car parks.

Thank you for a lovely stay xx

Would have liked to be told about the noisy building work next door and repairs on the pavement outside.

Warning of “associated noise and traffic due to central location” was an understatement because of reversing buses and frequent parking outside cottage by village shop customers. Property was lovely though and all information and instructions accurate.

Beautiful cottage Craft Cottage had everything we wanted and needed for a family getaway, 6 adults and a baby were more than comfortable in this spacious home The cottage was toasty warm when we arrived, much appreciated in January!

All bedrooms were beautifully decorated We really enjoyed our time at Craft Cottage and would definitely recommend a visit

Accommodated us at short notice after the property we booked cancelled just as we arrived.

Couldn't do anything else for us. Good contact and everything we needed for our break. Highly recommended. Special mention for the quality of the bedding could not ask for better.

The cottage was very comfortable with everything you could need and spotlessly clean.

The days are getting colder and although it is a lovely old cottage the central heating was very efficient. The owners were very responsive to our questions and should we go back to Beer we would stay nowhere else.

The property was in a great location.

The cottage was very homely, everything you need. If you were unlucky enough to get bad weather, there are plenty of books to read and dvd’s to watch. I would recommend this property to friends and family.

A lovely property, full of the character one would expect from an old stone built cottage.

It has all the mod-cons expected for modern living. The garden is lovely with comfortable chairs for outside socialising. Beer is a lovely village with good links to surrounding towns. The cottage is handily located with beach, pubs, shops and coast path within easy walking distance. The free parking space is a short distance away and is located at the back of the Barrel O’beer pub. It is secure with a lockable gated entrance. Busses (quite regular) stop over the road by the village store. There are lots of other benefits to this property, too many to mention! Most have been covered by previous reviewers. I would certainly like to return here soon.

Lovely cottage situated in a fabulous place in Beer.

It’s quite noisy early in the morning as it’s where the bus stop is situated and they’re turning up quite early. Loved the cottage but this was the only cottage that I’ve been to for many many years that didn’t leave a little extra for you. Cottages in the past have left some milk, bottle of wine and some goodies. Even though this definitely didn’t spoil anything at all, I was surprised that there was nothing as those little extras mean so much. There isn’t a visitors book to write in either. All in all, we had a fabulous time and would certainly book the cottage again. Thank you

What a lovely cottage!

A true gem, a real home from home feel. We as a family stayed in craft cottage for the week, and really did not want to leave. It has everything you need, very comfortable, clean, and convenient to shops, beach, and other places of interest. Would highly recommend and would love to go back for another trip.

We absolutely loved your cottage.

Mainly because it felt like a real home, with beautiful artwork and ornaments and some amusing touches ( e.g postcards) . Also lots of DVD s and books. Only one problem. We are four ' older' ladies and the one who had the single room found the bed restricting and uncomfortable. Maybe more suitable for a child? Other than that it was great and so convenient for buses and shop. Local walks were not ideal for two of the party with limited mobility, but actual village beautiful and unspoilt.

very dark with the shutters, lovely garden,

Lovely cottage in the heart of the village, walking distance to beach, pubs and deli.

Cottage is very spaciuos over the 3 floors, rooms are light and airy. Garden was a sun trap. Parking space very useful.

The cottage was lovely, really enjoyed the garden.

Could do with some updating in kitchen. The only other thing was if we all wanted to watch TV we couldn’t see it properly in TV unit and couldn’t all fit on Sofa to see it. It was good for my grandson with high chair travel cot, monitors so we could relax while he was asleep

We were very disappointed with the cleanliness of this cottage.

The fridge smells dreadful and in need of a thorough cleaning. I put a bowl of bicarbonate of soda inside and that made it bearable to open the door. Microwave,kettle and oven were all grubby. The cutlery trays also. Paintwork needs refreshing and skirting boards and radiators very dusty. When I stripped the bed at the end of our stay the mattress cover was grubby and there was a tear in an obviously old mattress, the quilt also had a coffee or tea stain on it. The living room carpet needs a good shampoo. Such a shame as the cottage is in a perfect location at the top of the village opposite the local shop. Also would be very comfortable for a family with lots of toys,games and books for a rainy day.

We had a lovely week at Craft Cottage, the house is big and cosy, plenty of room and ideally situated in the lovely village of Beer.

Definitely recommended.

We found all aspects of our stay in Beer as brilliant.

The cottage was ideally situated, nice and handy for the village store and found the locals very friendly. We had some lovely meals in the Anchor and Dolphin. Would definitely recommend Craft Cottage to anyone.

We had a delightful family stay at Craft cottage this month.

the cottage is full of character, beautifully decorated and with the mod cons we needed. The location is just wonderful in Beer village with shops, ice creams, pubs, a great fish and chip shop and the beach a five minute walk down the road. We found the owners to be responsive and kind. We would love to return

Fantastic week in beautiful Beer.

The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped and lots of artwork and personal touches made it feel like home. Close to all amenities and a short, pleasant stroll to the lovely, pebbly beach. Dinner at 'The Smugglers Kitchen' highly recommended. With the local shops deli, restaurants and bars, you don't need to leave Beer at all!

Really enjoyed our stay.

Perfect location with easy access to the bus stop, shops, pubs, restaurants and beach. We made fully use of the lovely garden too. Loads of local information, books and games for all, which was a nice touch. Would recommend a stay!

The Cottage is in the heart of Beer, which is a bonus and we hadn’t realised it was such a great location.

Fully equipped with everything we needed and more.

From the original contact with questions on the cottage with Sykes to the contact with the owners for the access, I have nothing but praise for this little gem of a property and the booking process.

The cottage was just as described and had everything you could possibly want and more. It was truly home from home, not the usual 'sterile' holiday let with only the bare basics to survive, there was an abundance of extras, books, DVDs, children's books, games. Plenty of glasses, crockery, children's bowls/plates, chairs outside, picnic bags, blankets etc etc etc. There are two huge bedrooms, with another really good size double and a cute single, (which was nabbed straight away by my grand daughter, with a huge teddy bear that she didn't want to leave behind !) With it being in the middle of the village, yes there was a little noise from the bus stop, but nothing major, but if you want a central position then there will be some traffic noise, but it's not a busy village with through traffic. It is truly a lovely traditional seaside village, with 3 pubs that offer good food, tea room/cafe, cocktail bar, fish and chip shop and a lovely restaurant, which also offers its full menu as a takeaway option if you cannot get booked, add to that the cafes on the beach and you will be well catered for. I would don't hesitate to come again, and hope to revisit in the future Thank you Craft Cottage for a lovely week with my family

This is a charming cottage with many interesting artefacts.

It's location in central Beer is excellent. We are early risers and were untroubled by local traffic noises. The cottage is nicely maintained and well equipped although some soft furnishings and decoration, in particular on the ground floor, are looking jaded and in need of refreshing. As a party of 6 adults we found the lack of a toilet on the top floor of the building to be something of a challenge. The availability of a pleasant garden with useful seating was an asset. The 18 month old, with whom we were holidaying, loved the collection of children's books and toys. I recommend the addition of some basic cleaning equipment, a fully functioning vacuum cleaner and modern dustpan and brush, to allow visitor to keep the cottage tidy during their stay.

Lovely maintained holiday home in great location.

Highly recommended

Lovely accommodation in a very central location at the top of the high street just 300m or so from the beach.

Plenty of places to eat and drink in Beer, but expect to need to book high season. Beer itself is limited in facilities, but plenty of walks locally and more extensive facilities a car drive or bus journey away.

We were very lucky with the weather.

The downside to that was needing the windows open at night. Craft Cottage is in a very noisy location, it would have been handy to have a few fans to use at night and keep the windows shut.

Craft Cottage is a very welcoming, comfy place to stay.

It's clean and well equipped... it's so nice stay somewhere with plenty of crockery and everything you need to prepare meals for 6. Beer is a lovely place with plenty to do an see in the area. We also enjoyed relaxing in the cottage and the lovely suntrap of a garden. We loved being in the heart of the village but a word of caution if you're wanting complete peace and this may not be the place for you as it's opposite the village stores and the bus stop.

Tired property compared to other properties we have rented

Excellent accommodation with everything you need for a short break.

Excellent location on the main street through the small village centre of Beer with beach, village store, 3 pubs, restaurant, cocktail bar, chip shop and a few shops within a short walking distance. Seaton tram and Beer quarry caves worth the visit. 5 minute drive (or 40 minute coast path walk to lovely Branscombe). Allocated car parking space is down a narrow lane and not viable for larger cars. NCP £6 for 24hrs but you can get a week permit discount.

Unfortunately the cottage was not very clean when we arrived.

There were sweet wrappers and a pencil found on the sofa. We had to wash a lot of utensils/plates before we could use them. The garden is looking very tired. Comfortable table and chairs but the fences need replacing. The summerhouse cushions are dirty. There is building work going on behind the property which was noisy Monday- Friday. Buses outside are noisy 1st thing in the morning; school children waiting to be taken to school. Generally disappointing.

Craft cottage was everything and more than we could wish for!

Extremely well equipped and spotlessly clean! It was definitely a home from home feeling so cozy and the bed was so comfortable we struggled to get up in the morning! Beer is so quaint and so pretty but with a wide range of pubs restaurants and takeaways! We particularly enjoyed Duckys on the beach they made the best crab sandwiches! Pleased also to say ‘Had a beer in The Barrel of Beer in Beer! I must apologise for accidentally breaking an egg cup of which l did replace! Everything else we left as we found it in perfect condition and thankyou again for a fabulous holiday we do hope to see you again next year! Many regards Steve and Jackie Jackson

The cottage was light and airy with a very beachy theme.

The decor was very interesting and all around the cottage there was something to find to look at. Extremely comfortable stay, lots of space for a big family and everything you need to cook for yourselves. Will definitely stay again x

Great location in this lovely village.

The shop was a little noisy with deliveries early in the morning and parking was a little tricky with the locked space a short walk away. Lots of great walks nearby and stunning scenery.

Craft cottage is absolutely lovely, warm and cosy with everything you need.

Also a perfect location , Beer is such a relaxing place to be.

The cottage was warm cosy clean and comfortable.

The weather was cold and wet but the cottage provided ample shelter and warmth and we spent time reading and watching bad TV. The only downside was external, the front bed room could be noisy so we got woken early, with buses trucks and bin lorries clattering and beeping. For heavier sleepers I am sure that would not be a problem! Overall we had a lovely few days

The cottage was perfectly located to enjoy Beer

Extremely well equipped and very comfortable, felt like a home from home.

Craft Cottage is a wonderful place to spend a holiday.

The location is perfect, just a few minutes from the spectacular beach, pubs, cafes and shops. The owners have thought of everything when kitting the place out and we were left wanting for nothing. The garden was safe for our dog who is a well practised escape artist, and we were lucky to be able to sit out in the evenings making full use of the patio furniture. Great cottage in a fabulous location.

We had a fabulous holiday in this "home-from-home" cottage.

It was very comfortable, lovely beds and lots of little touches to make a family holiday special. Beer is a village of real character and we will definitely return - we are missing our walks on the beach already.

Craft Cottage is the perfect place for a stay in Beer.

Located right in the heart of the village you are no more than five minutes from anywhere and can explore to your hearts content. The cottage is well kept and comfortable, providing everything you could need for a short or long stay. We loved our stay in Craft Cottage and will definitely be back!

Craft Cottage is really lovely.

Very easy place to stay, in the wonderful village of Beer. Restaurants, pubs, cafes and beach, all within easy reach.

A great location and a really warm and homely feel to the cottage .

we will definitely be staying again.

We had a lovely holiday in Beer.

Craft Cottage is in the village itself so it is an easy walk to the local shops, pubs, restaurants and beach. When we looked at the parking in the details before our holiday we thought it might be a bit of a pain having to walk down the road and unlock the gate every time, but it was easy to do and caused no problems. It was out of season, therefore the shops/restaurants were open for shorter hours or less days, but we didn't find this to be a problem. Because it was out of season, it was lovely and quiet. Everyone parks outside Craft cottage to visit the Village Store, which would be more annoying in high season as it would be busier. It is quite noisy outside in the mornings with deliveries to the shop and the school buses reversing into the bus stop. The cottage is very comfortable and had everything we needed. We weren't able to get the gas fire to light while we were there which was a little bit disappointing. There is central heating also which we were thankful for. We have a small dog who isn't able to walk very far. This meant that to reach any level grass for him to use for toileting, we had to go up to the cliff top car park. However, there are lovely views from up on the cliff so although it was a bit of a palaver, it was worth it! We would definitely visit again.

The only downside was that despite the double yellow lines outside the cottage, people regularly parked there to pop into the local shop.

We regularly had cars, lorries and vans pull up outside which compromised privacy and blocked the light into the front room.

We loved Craft Cottage - very comfortable beds, beautifully decorated & brilliantly well equipped accommodation.

We love cooking and ate in each evening (well, we sat outside to eat) although petite, the kitchen has everything you need. The only niggle was that there is no parking at the Cottage - the allocated space is down the road a little way, through a very narrow road, and visitors had to use the public car park (also quite near, but in the height of summer, sometimes full!) The Cottage is extremely thoughtfully resourced - the best collection of books and dvds we’ve seen! The outside furniture is very comfortable (blankets even provided so you can sit out all evening, when it gets chilly!) We would all highly recommend Craft Cottage (and Beer) for a lovely family holiday. Thank you.

everything brilliant from arrival to departure, what a great house to stay in and the garden was great for us all including out Boston Terrier have not been here before but have recommend Craft Cottage and Beer to everyone who has asked about the holiday

A lovely cottage in a great location with easy access to a host of other lovely destinations.

Beer itself is a a charming fishing village and Has many local facilities. We had a super time and look forward to going Back to Craft Cottage in the future.

Charming and cosy cottage full of character.

Location is perfect, house had everything we needed, even toys and games for the kids. Would definitely recommend!

Fantasic house, right in the middle of Beer.

Full of character and charm and decorated beautifully - the interior really makes you feel like you are on holiday and happy straight away. The house is fully equipped with everything you might need. We would definitely look to book again. Thank you for a great stay!