Cleave Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Dishwasher

Ms Hadley-pryce
July 2020

“A lovely week in Cleave Cottage.”

Gorgeous garden, very relaxing situation, has everything you'd want. Might be a good idea to update the wifi, perhaps, as we had to resort to using 4G. That said, if you're looking to, literally, get away from it all, what does wifi matter anyway? Loved it there. Feel sad to have left.

Gorgeous garden, very relaxing situation, has everything you'd want. Might be a good idea to update the wifi, perhaps, as we had to resort to using 4G. That said, if you're looking to, literally, get away from it all, what does wifi matter anyway? Loved it there. Feel sad to have left.
Mrs Waghorn October 2019

“We stayed for a week at this cottage to visit our family who live locally.”

When we arrived the heating, hot water and fridge were all switched off, and there was a very musty smell. We opened windows despite the pouring rain to try and freshen it up. We think it was coming from the fan in the kitchen. The Internet did not work. We rang the owners on The Monday who said they had a new router, but had not fitted it. My husband fitted it and spoke to BT for over an hour trying to get a signal, but the operative who was very helpful said it needed a visit to sort it out and arranged one for the Tuesday. We got a phone call Tuesday morning from the owners saying they had cancelled the appointment, in case they had to pay a fee!! This left us with no internet for the rest of the week. It was bad weather so we spent a fair bit of time in the cottage so it would have been good to have had the use of it, Plus no phone signal so hard to contact family to meet up. My mobile phone internet worked so had to use that but ran out of credit eventually. The cottage needs quite a few things updating. The hot water in the kitchen is practically non existent. On reading previous reviews these are all things that had been mentioned months before, internet and hot water, so obviously not been sorted. Rather disappointing.
Mrs Wiggins September 2019

“We had a great weeks holiday at Cleave Cottage everything we need was catered for, stair case a little precious but we soon got used to it.”

On the hole we really enjoyed our stay... First time back in Bigbury for 35 years but I'm sure we'll be back again soon....'ll
Ms Fowler August 2019

“Beautiful cottage in a great location for the beach.”

Everything was comfortable and very clean, and in particular the garden was lovely. Only thing I would say is that the internet isn't the best and the hot water pressure from the taps is not very good! Fine if you want a shower though :)
Mrs Edmunds July 2019

“We really enjoyed staying in this quirky listed cottage.”

It has everything you might need especially the kitchen is well equipped. We loved the private garden and the parking was very good. The cottage is beautifully decorated and very clean. As a couple with a teenage son we couldn’t recommend more highly.
Mr Lowe July 2019

“It is what it says - it is a very charming period cottage.”

The downsides being a very sharp set of circular stairs to the bedrooms and no bannister to hold on to. It can be dicey, especially at night. The flow of hot water in the kitchen is very poor. Kettles should be used. The hot water on a separate water heater is excellent. The bedrooms were quaint to say the least. On the upside the property was well maintained for its age and type, with a virtually brand new thatch. it was also beautifully clean, with the most beautiful garden, eat outdoors from breakfast until dinner at night (if warm enough), its a real treat.

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave us this feedback. We are sorry to hear that you had some difficulties with the stairs leading to the first floor of the property. The steep stairs are a feature of this Grade II listed property and we try to be clear about these in the description. We will however improve this to make mention of the lack of handrail, thank you for highlighting this. We were really pleased that overall you liked the property so much and we're delighted that you had a good holiday. Owner relations
Mrs Files April 2019

“Very clean and well equipped cottage with some nice touches.”

Friendly and helpful owners who didn't intrude but offered help should we need it.
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The property

Cleave Cottage features a stunning thatched roof and sits near to the lovely seaside village of Bigbury-on-Sea in South Devon.

With a wealth of countryside and coastal opportunities resting close by, this Grade II listed holiday home is a wonderfully welcoming base for families of four looking to get away.

Be welcomed into the property by its quirky and warming living room, touched charmingly with exposed wooden beams and rustic flagstone flooring, while a rustic wooden dining table and an electric-effect woodburner combine to make this welcoming spot to kick back and relax.

Next to this, discover a compact yet usefully appointed kitchen for rustling up those hearty meals, this leads through to a charming family bathroom with a shower over the bath.

At the end of each adventure-filled day, climb the traditionally steep stairs (no handrail) to find the two bedrooms on the first floor, the splendid double bedroom boasts an access door through to the twin room - perfect accommodation for families to enjoy.

Pass the Bigbury Golf Course on the way to the delightful seaside village of Bigbury-on-Sea, home to a superb beach offering opportunities for water sports.

The South West Coast Path runs past here, displaying marvellous scenery and playing host to a number of popular tourist spots including Salcombe, Dartmouth and Plymouth, all of which provide visitors with an excellent range of things to see and do.

A quirky, alluring base from which to explore this scenic region of England.

Summary

Two bedrooms (interconnected): 1 x double with door to 1 x twin
Ground floor bathroom with a shower over bath, basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Living/dining room with electric fire.
Electric heating, electric fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV, WiFi, selection of books, games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for three cars
Enclosed rear garden with lawn and patio with furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Two dogs on request
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: Some low beams in property, please take care
Note: Twin bedroom can only be accessed through double room.

About the location

BIGBURY-ON-SEA

Modbury 6 miles; Plymouth 12 miles.

Bigbury-on-Sea is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is ideal for family holidays. Dusted with sand and lapped by shallow waters, the beach offers safe fun for groups particularly if you’ve got children in tow. In addition, Bigbury-on-Sea beach is dotted with rock pools, so there’s plenty of entertainment for budding marine biologists. There’s also a wide and varied selection of watersports available to visitors who prefer their holidays to feature a little adrenaline rush. Windsurfing and kite-surfing are popular here, with hire facilities located right on the beach. To give you some peace of mind, there are lifeguards present at Bigbury-on-Sea beach during May to September and the beach also has a first-aid room. You can even take the dog onto the beach, although they are restricted to certain areas during the summer. Bigbury’s most famous landmark is Burgh Island, which overlooks the beach itself. The island is accessible at low tide, when the waters reveal a causeway that links it to the beach. However, when the tide is in you can still reach the island by hitching a ride on the popular and unique ‘sea tractor’. Burgh Island boasts an award-winning hotel, elegant and rather genteel, it’s an ideal romantic retreat for couples. Explore the South Devon coast with its fabulous sandy beaches and its breathtakingly beautiful coastal path or simply take time to visit some of the charming estuary towns and villages dotted throughout the area, such as Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. The city of Plymouth and the wild open spaces of Dartmoor are also both close at hand.

Please note: there are steep circular stairs (no handrail) leading to the first floor

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Features

“A lovely week in Cleave Cottage.”

“We stayed for a week at this cottage to visit our family who live locally.”

“We had a great weeks holiday at Cleave Cottage everything we need was catered for, stair case a little precious but we soon got used to it.”

“Beautiful cottage in a great location for the beach.”

“We really enjoyed staying in this quirky listed cottage.”

“It is what it says - it is a very charming period cottage.”

“Very clean and well equipped cottage with some nice touches.”

The property

Summary

About the location

BIGBURY-ON-SEA