Marlborough Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Ogden
December 2019

“Tucked away in a small hamlet, we found Marlborough Cottage to be the quintessential English country cottage with its thatched roof and cosy interior.”

Very well appointed with an Aga and wood burning stove, it made the perfect winter getaway. Access to the coast is only 10-15 mins and wonderful walks are to be had along the Dorset/Devon coast line.

Very well appointed with an Aga and wood burning stove, it made the perfect winter getaway. Access to the coast is only 10-15 mins and wonderful walks are to be had along the Dorset/Devon coast line. Beautifully presented and tastefully furnished, Marlborough Cottage exceeded our expectations in every way and sets a very high standard. We are hoping to return in the summer to enjoy the wonderful West-facing garden with its views over the valley.
Mr Hammond November 2019

“Typically english, not wishing to complain, BUT, the cleanliness of this property is below par at best, poor at worst.”

Only other issue for 555.00 pounds , for 3 nights, i would have thought 1 very small bath towel per person, was extremely unsatisfactory. Would we go here again, NO

We are sorry to hear that you found any issues with the cottage. All guests are provided with two towels each and we pride ourselves on the cleanliness and presentation of the cottage. We were disappointed that we were unable to reach you to discuss these complaints during your stay. Owner relations
Mrs Gorton July 2019

“Beautiful cottage and we were very lucky with the weather so we were able to enjoy the beautiful garden too.”

Very relaxing, comfortable place to spend a holiday and good location for exploring the area. There is about a mile of single track lane to drive to and from the cottage but it was worth it and made for a very peaceful location.
Mr Davison May 2019

“It was important for us that we had a downstairs bedroom and shower room.”

Your listing met this criteria and still does. However when we got there the shower room was non existent.The cleaner confirmed it was once where the wash basin is now. We managed but it was not what we expected. The book of the house still talks about it as if it is still there. The house was clean, comfortable and tidy but when we first used the cutlery it felt a bit 'gritty' so we checked the dishwasher and were appalled to see the state of the filter. It did not appear to have been cleaned for months. I have sent you a separate email with a photograph. I can't blame the cleaner for this, it must be down to previous guests, but some sort of check on this type of thing should be introduced. We did manage to clean most of the dishes before we left! The feedback would have been all smiley faces but the two points I have raised are too important for me to give higher marks

Thank you very much for your feedback, we’re really pleased to hear that you liked the property and had a good stay. We’d like to apologise for the two issues you’ve highlighted. The owners removed the ground floor shower earlier this year due to issues with it that couldn’t be satisfactorily resolved. In its place there is a larger cloakroom with WC and hand basin. This alteration should have been communicated to you, but due to an error on our (the letting agents) part we failed to so. We apologise profusely for this oversight and the inconvenience it caused. Thank you also for letting us know about the dishwasher filter – a check is a good idea moving forward and we will make the cleaners aware of it. We hope this did not detract too much from your experience and we hope we’ll see you again soon! Owner relations
Mrs James May 2019

“Just a couple of things, the steps in the garden are very steep so this should be mentioned, the bin system is a bit confusing, and it states that there is a shower room on the ground floor which sadly there was not.”

Apart from that we had a wonderful sunny week. Sarah.

Thank you very much for taking the time to send us your comments. We’re really happy to hear you had such a wonderful time! The shower room was removed earlier this year and we (the letting agents) must take responsibility for failing to update you of the alteration - we apologise sincerely for any inconvenience this caused. The description has now been updated to accurately reflect its layout. In place of the shower there is now a larger cloakroom with hand basin and WC. The garden at Marlborough Cottage is a very good size which we feel is accurately described and shown in the photographs. We don’t feel the steps are overly steep, but it’s important for visitors to note there are different parts and different levels to the outside space. As with any property for anyone wanting to know any greater detail, please don’t hesitate to ask us! Owner relations
Mrs Bone March 2019

“We had a problem in the first few days when both the hot water and central heating packed up.”

The owners were very quick to address the problem which took several visits from various heating engineers to properly fix. We were up and running again after 3 days. Incidentally, trying to keep warm without heating was't helped by poorly fitting doors on the ground floor. Instructions how to deal with the ashes from the wood burning stove were also sadly lacking and there were also limited fire tools.

***Owner Response*** We are very sorry about the problems experienced while staying at the cottage. Our heating engineer came as soon as he could to remedy the situation. We do ensure that each bedroom has a plug in radiator which heats the rooms very quickly. The showers are electric and work independently. The cottage benefits from an oil fired Aga and large woodstove. Marlborough Cottage is 16th century with low ceilings and so the Aga and wood fired stove make the cottage very warm, rapidly. We do hope in spite of the above issues you enjoyed your time in Devon and the history of a period property we do hope you return to us soon. Owner relations
Miss Herman November 2018

“Comfortable cottage for four of us and our dog.”

Everything you needed was available Loved cooking on the Aga Cosy and warm Garden was a delight, lovely views even though the weather was not kind to us. Easy to get to Lyme Regis, Beer and the Donkey Sanctuary. Cottage nestled in a valley with easy access to the main road.
Mrs Smith October 2018

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Marlborough Cottage, it was comfortable and warm.”

Wouldn't want to experience all those single track roads whenever you left the cottage and back, although being so far from the main road it gave you complete peace and silence. The whole atmosphere was one of generosity and family warmth.
Ms Barnes September 2018

“I thought I was booking through Helpful Holidays as I used their website to make the booking.”

They have always offered us a helpful and personal service which focused on the things we valued. I was therefore very surprised to receive a booking acknowledgement from Sykes Cottages. The telephone service (also Sykes Cottages) was less friendly than my memories of Helpful Holidays and had more of an impersonal call centre feel. Its odd giving feedback to you on description of cottage etc when I found it on HH site. Perhaps Helful Holidays should explain on their site what their relationship is with Sykes Cottages as it is confusing for the customer. The Cottage itself (whoever is marketing it) is lovely.
Mrs Cobb May 2018

“Cannot recommend Marlborough Cottage highly enough.”

..Fantastic cottage, amazing garden in a lovely location. Lyme Regis and Beer close by for great days out. I have nothing but good things to say about Helpful Holidays, however Sykes are a total email nightmare, they constantly send emails marked as URGENT giving the impression it is something about your holiday booking when in fact they are just trying to sell holidays.
Mr Pegden May 2018

“Lovely cottage, large garden was completely enclosed & our 2 Cocker Spaniels loved it.”
staythorpehouse May 2017

“A Little Gem of a Cottage”

A picture perfect chocolate box cottage - thatched roof and tucked away in a quiet valley just minutes away from the coast. Fabulous garden - deceptively large, terraced, with many garden 'rooms' and beautifully maintained. Superbly appointed inside - just watch the low beams or you'll keep banging your head like I did ! A very minor gripe is that the beds were a little firm for our liking but in all other respects absolutely first class in every respect. The surrounding area is rather beautiful too - Lyme Regis just a few minutes away and other enchanting coastal villages like Beer and Sidmouth less than 20 minutes away too. Countryside is jaw-dropping. All in all a great cottage in a sublime location. Thoroughly recommended.
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The property

On the edge of Combpyne, on a quiet lane, this beautiful, thatched, detached, Grade II listed cottage has been expertly decorated and is a beautiful and relaxing place to stay.

Behind the cottage, ¾ acre of garden with connecting spaces including dining terrace (sunsets), paths through rose beds up to a lawn, wooded garden leading to a wild flower meadow, steps, summer house (cane furniture) and lovely rural views.

Games shed (compendium games table, toys for young children).Inside, stylish and contemporary.

Thatched porch to step down to large hub-of-house tile-floored kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave, Aga - lit 12 September to 5 June, electric cooker) and utility room/laundry (washing machine, fridge-freezer); ground floor cloakroom..

Living room with beams, inglenook fireplace (woodburner), TV/DVD and window seat.

Down 2 steps into bedroom/occasional living room with a king size double bed, TV/DVD and French windows to gravelled courtyard (table/chairs).

Steep stairs (handrail, low head height) up to two more double bedrooms, one with low beams, one with additional single bed; access to the other (with French upholstered bed) through neat shower-room (suite).

Bathroom (suite).

A brilliant cottage for couples or families in a hidden, yet accessible location.

Combpyne: tiny village (church and a pond known as Combpyne Harbour) meandering along a rural valley.

Fine walking country.

Shop/garage at Musbury, 2 miles.

Three miles from the resort towns (sandy beaches) of Seaton and Lyme Regis.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage HQ, 3 miles.

Axminster (railway, River Cottage Canteen), 5 miles; Beer, 7.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Summary

Over two floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x ground floor king size double, 1 x family room with double and single beds
Sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove
Kitchen with Aga and dining area
Utility room
Bathroom with bath over bath shower, basin and WC
En suite Jack and Jill shower room
Ground floor cloak room with basin and WC
External games barn
Central heating, Wood burning stove, Microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Oil and electricity inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Off road parking for two cars
2 well-behaved dogs welcome, additional charge for 2nd pet
Sorry no smoking
Note: The Aga is lit from 12th September to 5th June

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

COMBPYNE

Musbury 2 miles; Seaton 3 miles; Lyme Regis 3 miles; Axminster 5 miles; Beer 6 miles; Bridport 14 miles.

A tiny village (12th century church, pond known as Combpyne Harbour) meandering along a rural valley. Fine walking country.

Note: Aga - lit 12 September to 5 June.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Last minute
Christmas

Marlborough Cottage

Combpyne, Devon (Ref. 976036)

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Features

“Tucked away in a small hamlet, we found Marlborough Cottage to be the quintessential English country cottage with its thatched roof and cosy interior.”

“Typically english, not wishing to complain, BUT, the cleanliness of this property is below par at best, poor at worst.”

“Beautiful cottage and we were very lucky with the weather so we were able to enjoy the beautiful garden too.”

“It was important for us that we had a downstairs bedroom and shower room.”

“Just a couple of things, the steps in the garden are very steep so this should be mentioned, the bin system is a bit confusing, and it states that there is a shower room on the ground floor which sadly there was not.”

“We had a problem in the first few days when both the hot water and central heating packed up.”

“Comfortable cottage for four of us and our dog.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Marlborough Cottage, it was comfortable and warm.”

“I thought I was booking through Helpful Holidays as I used their website to make the booking.”

“Cannot recommend Marlborough Cottage highly enough.”