Withymore Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

34 Customer Review(s)

Ms Mercer
September 2021

“Withymore Cottage is in a perfect location.”

Very close to local amenities with Hope Cove and Salcombe within 10 mins car journey. East Soar Farm (weddings) is also only a few minutes away. The cottage is well equipped and the owners are very accommodating (providing a welcome bottle of wine, locally produced apple juice, milk, tea and coffee). The only items we would have found useful, to be included in the property, are a non-slip bath mat for the shower on the ground floor and a clothes airer. ...

Very close to local amenities with Hope Cove and Salcombe within 10 mins car journey. East Soar Farm (weddings) is also only a few minutes away. The cottage is well equipped and the owners are very accommodating (providing a welcome bottle of wine, locally produced apple juice, milk, tea and coffee). The only items we would have found useful, to be included in the property, are a non-slip bath mat for the shower on the ground floor and a clothes airer. I found Sykes Cottages professional and extremely helpful. I was finding it difficult to find a suitable property close to East Soar Farm to attend a wedding. The lady I spoke to listened to my requirements (I specifically needed a bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor for my elderly parents). Her knowledge of the area was exemplary; advising on safe beaches for my grandson and places to visit in case of inclement weather. Thanks to you all - we had a wonderful holiday.

- Ms Mercer, September 2021
Mr Day July 2021

“Fantastic holiday in a great location.”

Thank you so much.

- Mr Day, July 2021
Mr Owen May 2021

“The owners are very nice people and the cottage is a great place to relax.”

There is plenty to see and do in the area

- Mr Owen, May 2021
Mr Shelton May 2021

“Lovely property.”

Couldn’t fault it. Very friendly owners. Great rural location, so quiet. We loved it!

- Mr Shelton, May 2021
Mr Kirkham May 2021

“FANTASTIC PROPERTY AND OWNERS DOG FRIENDLY AND AN EXCELENT FOR US WITH A DOG AND LOCATION FOR MY MOTHERS 90TH BIRTHDAY.”

- Mr Kirkham, May 2021
Mrs Starkey September 2020

“As COVID hit us it was virtually impossible to speak to any of your staff along with our emails not being answered.”

Your policy of not offering a refund was totally flawed and in my view illegal. The poor way In which you handled this part of the booking process and indeed being so slow at responding to us sadly means we would think twice about using your company in the future. I believe you should have had a crisis procedure in place and better handled everything at your end. In so far as the cottage was concerned it was perfect as were the owners who were so accommodating and rather charming. The cottage was so good we would certainly go back at some point in time.

- Mrs Starkey, September 2020

Thank you for your feed back. We’re sorry to hear that you found our terms unfair though and sad you feel you can’t recommend us. The Covid-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone, but I can confirm that every customer who wasn’t able to take their holiday due to the legislated lockdown was offered either a full refund or the ability to amend their dates. For those customers who had booked dates after the lockdown ended we were able to amend dates with the agreement of the owner. We’re glad that things worked out, and that you were able to have a great time and Whithypool Cottage met expectations and hope you’ll be able to return in future. Owner relations
Mrs Etheridge September 2020

“Perfect for a family holiday, on a different beach every day, plenty close by.”

Our host Jo and Graham Hocking welcomed us and were very generous with goodies and advice about the area. A lovely cottage to come home to. Jackie & Fred Etheridge, Claire & Rob Harber + Ethan 3years and Theo 6months.

- Mrs Etheridge, September 2020
Mrs Le Cluse July 2020

“Withymore is a very well equipped and exceptionally clean and comfortable holiday cottage.”

We enjoyed the peaceful sunny garden which comes with gas bbq and was secure enough for our dog to roam free. The owners were very helpful on arrival and gave useful local knowledge. The location is great for accessing all that the South Hams beaches and countryside have to offer. We definitely hope to return!

- Mrs Le Cluse, July 2020
Mr Wilcox July 2020

“Very nice property and Jo and Graham made us feel very welcome without being intrusive.”

It was clear that they were taking the Vivid threat seriously and taking appropriate precautions that helped made us feel safe.

- Mr Wilcox, July 2020
Mrs Smart March 2020

“The Cottage was decorated and furnished to a very high standard and was spotlessly clean.”

The owners were very friendly and also had left some welcoming gifts (wine, milk, a bowl of fruit, flowers and even a pot of dog treats).

- Mrs Smart, March 2020
Mr Belcher December 2019

“A lovely cottage, we reallly enjoyed our stay.”

Fresh flowers and fruit on arrival a love,ly touch. Very clean and a very well equiped kitchen. Ideal for family with dog, garden very dog proof. Certainly hope to return

- Mr Belcher, December 2019
Mrs May October 2019

“Withymore Cottage was beautiful!”

Very comfortable and warm with everything needed for a welcome break. The owners are lovely people and we enjoyed the goodies left in the cottage for our arrival. It rained most of the week but our spaniel still loved the garden, as we would have done had it been a bit dryer. A perfect location for exploring South Hams. Helpful Holidays have high standards and we’ve always been impressed with their properties. Withymore is a fine example. Thank you.

- Mrs May, October 2019
Mrs Milne Home September 2019

“We spent a week at this delightful cottage in September.”

Our party was 4 adults, a toddler and a dog. The cottage is warm, very well presented, spotlessly clean and has probably one of the best equipped kitchens I’ve encountered in a self catering cottage. A wonderful fruit bowl, fresh milk, wine and fresh flowers awaited us. There are 3 good size bedrooms with excellent storage, comfortable beds and well equipped bathrooms. We also appreciated the stair gates and other child friendly equipment. A good size enclosed garden is ideal for children although a small dog could potentially escape. Our group had no mobile signal in and around the cottage but the Wi-Fi was excellent. We would love to return to Withymore Cottage in the future. Thanks to Jo and Graham - great hosts.

- Mrs Milne Home, September 2019
Miss Wicks September 2019

“We couldn't click on 100% for comfort, purely because we could't get comfy outside to read our books and relax in the lovely sunny garden.”

A couple of sun loungers would soon sort that out though. The cottage was absolutely fab and we really enjoyed our week based there. Would thoroughly recommend.

- Miss Wicks, September 2019
Mr Mills August 2019

“We had a very warm welcome at Withymore cottage, with fresh flowers, fruit bowl and wine, milk and apple juice in the fridge.”

The cottage was very comfortable and clean and well arranged. We had everything we needed for a really lovely stay, including a very nice garden for Henry, the dog. Thank you.

- Mr Mills, August 2019
Mr Horton August 2019

“Lovely cottage, very peaceful.”

Had everything we could wish for. Lovely welcome touches such as fruit bowl and milk and wine in the fridge.

- Mr Horton, August 2019
Mrs Woodhouse August 2019

“Withymore Cottage is a lovely and well equipped cottage.”

The welcome pack was great, especially the fruit bowl. Thank you for a wonderful holiday

- Mrs Woodhouse, August 2019
Mrs Bird August 2019

“This is a wonderful cottage.”

A quiet but easily accessible location. Supermarket and two pubs not far away.Short drive to two good beaches and not far to Salcombe where there is a park and ride down to a little ferry across the estuary to other beautiful beaches. Jo had clearly thought of everything in the cottage.It is so well equipped. Bedding etc were pristine. We were greeted with wine, fruit juice, milk, tea, coffee, a bowl of fruit and fresh cut flowers.... just lovely. The patio is ideal for al fresco dining with lovely pots of flowers and there is a large enclosed lawn for play. What more could one want from a holiday cottage? Sunshine ? We got that too ! Many thanks

- Mrs Bird, August 2019
Mr Beverley July 2019

“We have been to this cottage before ,the facilities are exceptional, and if we ...”

We have been to this cottage before ,the facilities are exceptional, and if we holiday in the area again we would want to stay there

- Mr Beverley, July 2019
Mrs Hayman July 2019

“Our third family stay in this gem of a holiday home and hopefully not the last.”

A real home from home in a wonderful quiet spot, (remember it’s a farm, so expect the odd early morning wake up call from the cows) but only a 5 minute drive from the lovely Hope Cove and beaches, or just 10 minutes from more lively Salcombe. Great hosts and everything you might need in this extremely well equipped cottage.

- Mrs Hayman, July 2019
Mr Lawrence May 2019

“This is our second stay at Withymore Cottage, the first was in May 2018.”

We are delighted to say that all our comments and feedback from last year are still valid, and we continue to find that this property suits all our requirements for a very quiet holiday base, but is close enough to easily access places of interest. Jo and Graham provide an excellent welcome pack. If time and circumstances allow, we will definitely be back.

- Mr Lawrence, May 2019
Mr Norman May 2019

“Withymore Cottage was, without doubt, one of the best places we have rented.”

When we again visit South Devon this is one place we would be pleased to stay once more.

- Mr Norman, May 2019
Mrs Dancy-phillips March 2019

“The owners went the extra mile in making our stay so comfortable.”

Apart from the fact that the cottage is extremely well appointed, we were made to feel very welcome with fresh flowers, a bowl of fruit and wine ready cooled in the fridge. A lovely convenient location on the edge of Malborough and not far from Salcombe.

- Mrs Dancy-phillips, March 2019
Mrs Jones March 2019

“A lovely, immaculately clean cottage in a beautiful location.”

Everything we could possibly need had been provided and the beds were so comfy! We had a problem with the heating and hot water but as soon as we reported it to the owners they were on the case and it was fixed the same day. We had a wonderful week and would definitely book again.

- Mrs Jones, March 2019
Mrs Gill March 2019

“Withymore cottage was a delight in every way.”

Cosy and very comfortable. The garden was a haven for birds. Well placed for exploring the nearby Devon towns and walking the coast paths. Owners very welcoming.

- Mrs Gill, March 2019
Mr Holness February 2019

“Lovely cottage, well equipped and perfect location.”

Liked the pint of milk, fresh fruit and bottle of wine that was there for when we arrived.

- Mr Holness, February 2019
Mr Hamilton October 2018

“The owners were extremely friendly and helpful.”

We had a really lovely stay and would recommend this lovely cottage to anyone who wants a clean, well equipped, sunny and comfortable cottage in a quiet and peaceful location.

- Mr Hamilton, October 2018
Mr Freeman September 2018

“ALL GOOD THANK YOU”

- Mr Freeman, September 2018
Mr Bates September 2018

“Very comfortable cottage and well worth a visit for anybody looking for either a family holiday or restful break off the beaten track but within realistic distance of shops, villages and places to visit.”

- Mr Bates, September 2018
Mrs Hayman August 2018

“Our second visit to Withymore Cottage and hopefully not our last.”

Everything you could wish for in a peaceful, very well equipped, beautiful cottage. Great spot and lovely hosts.

- Mrs Hayman, August 2018
Mr Clarke July 2018

“Beautiful cottage in a great location, home from home.”

... would definitely go back.

- Mr Clarke, July 2018
Mrs Ord June 2018

“We have just got back from a week at Withymore cottage, a beautiful cottage and well located for beaches and Salcombe.”

Very clean and tidy and all that you could need from a holiday cottage. The owners are lovely and very helpful if you need anything. I would strongly recommend this cottage we had a great time.

- Mrs Ord, June 2018
Mr Lawrence May 2018

“Over the years, we have stayed at many holiday cottages in various parts of the country, but Withymore Cottage has to be among the best.”

Situated down a long private lane close to the farmhouse on a working beef farm, it is a haven of peace and quiet (except for the numerous birds, including one particularly friendly robin!) The property is decorated, furnished and equipped throughout to an extremely high standard. The general living/kitchen area is particularly light and roomy, and connects well with the sunny patio and garden (south facing) by large French windows. The garden is fully enclosed, so is good for keeping an eye on children and/or dogs playing. A superb welcome pack awaits visitors, together with a warm welcome from the owners Jo and Graham Hocking. We had a fabulous week's break there, with easy access to many of the area's prime locations eg Salcombe, Dartmouth, Brixham etc, and the numerous cliff walks and coves that can be explored closeby. This property and its location are thoroughly recommended, and we aim to return there very soon!!

- Mr Lawrence, May 2018
Ms Pedley April 2018

“Lovely ,homely cottage.”

Owners made us feel very welcome

- Ms Pedley, April 2018
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The property

½ mile from the pubs in Malborough, quietly tucked into a sunny dip in lush landscape, a renovated cottage facing over its patio (table/chairs, barbecue) with a few shallow steps up to a large raised enclosed lawned garden.

It is semi-detached to swallow-occupied, unused barns and adjacent to the main farmhouse (170 acre farm, beef/sheep) and its flower-filled gardens, with orchard and meadows beyond.

A tranquil retreat after a day on the beach, or just to sit and enjoy with a book and cuppa.From the patio, glazed double doors to open-plan living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, washer-drier, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric cooker) with TV/DVD, Bluetooth radio and woodburner; ground-floor double bedroom (5' bed) and shower-room (suite).

Steep stairs (stairgates) up to two more bedrooms (washbasins) - a double (5' bed) with pretty garden view, and step up to a twin (zip-linkable to 6' double); bathroom (suite, shower over bath).

A brilliant star-gazing place. Malborough: village (church, pub, PO/shop) with many pretty thatched cottages dating back to when it was ‘an eminent settlement with a small port at Salcombe' (1½ miles), Bigbury Bay and Hope Cove (pub, PO/shop), 2 miles.

Kingsbridge, 4 miles.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king size double, 1 x first floor king size double with basin, 1 x first floor twin (can convert to super king double) with basin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, basin
Ground floor shower room with shower, WC, basin
Open plan living space with seating area with wood burning stove, dining area, kitchen.
Central heating, underfloor heating with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent (starter pack provided for wood burner during winter months - additional logs available at an extra charge)
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent (beach towels not provided)
Cot and highchair available on request
Off road parking for three cars
Enclosed garden with barbecue
One well-behaved dog (aged over 2 years) welcome, Sorry no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

About the location

MALBOROUGH

Salcombe 2 miles; Kingsbridge 4 miles.

The attractive village of Malborough boasts a multitude of thatched cottages, a village shop, two excellent country pubs and a thriving post office. It is located just 2 miles from the popular sailing resort of Salcombe, the southernmost town in the South Hams. Boasting a beautiful, scenic coastline, Salcombe is ideal for enjoying sailing, watersports, coastal walking or for simply soaking up the sunshine. Observe the plentiful wildlife in the area, visit several country houses and gardens close by or visit the lovely market town of Kingsbridge. Alternatively, explore the wide open spaces and rocky tors of Dartmoor, just 15 miles away. A perfect holiday location, with much to see and do.

Note: Steep stairs.
One dog only allowed (over two years)

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