Puffin Cottage

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

20 Customer Review(s)

Debbie
March 2022

“This was our second stay at Puffin Cottage and we found it just as comfy and cosy as before.”

A truly lovely property, lots of hot water, perfect after a day out walking, and a good night’s sleep on the comfortable bed. It must be said too that everything was so clean!! Polly was very welcoming and gifted us some delicious eggs from the chickens. We will definitely be back again soon. Thank you so much.

A truly lovely property, lots of hot water, perfect after a day out walking, and a good night’s sleep on the comfortable bed. It must be said too that everything was so clean!! Polly was very welcoming and gifted us some delicious eggs from the chickens. We will definitely be back again soon. Thank you so much.

- Debbie, March 2022

Thank you so much! It was really great to meet you. I was hoping to catch you to send you away with more eggs but you were such early birds! Thanks for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy. Hugely appreciated. Property Owner
Alison March 2022

“Lovely holiday cottage.”

Very clean and cosy. Beautiful garden which the dog enjoyed. Great location for exploring Dorset. Very quiet spot with good local pub in walking distance. Thankyou.

- Alison, March 2022

Thanks so much for the lovely feedback. We’re really pleased that you had a good break. Huge thanks as well for leaving the cottage so beautifully clean and tidy. We hope to see you again. Take care. Property Owner
Kia February 2022

“Just wonderful - cosy, welcoming and peaceful.”

The owners are very friendly and considerate, gifted us with treats for our grateful dog and provided everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We will definitely return, thank you.

- Kia, February 2022

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback and for leaving the cottage so beautifully clean and tidy. It was great to meet you and Busby. We'd love to see you again, particularly since you brought such gorgeous weather with you! Property Owner
Michaela January 2022

“Comfy property with lovely underfloor heating (nice for our feet and the dog loved that too).”

Bath was very nice after a walk in the cold January weather. Garden was smaller than expected and not secure, but nice to look out onto. Didn't feel confident to use the wood burner as the seal was damaged and didn't want a room full of smoke

- Michaela, January 2022

Thanks so much for your comments. It was lovely to meet you and your gorgeous dog! I'm sorry to hear that you were expecting a larger garden, we ordinarily get comments to say the photos don't do it justice. We will add a note to the details to say that the garden is not currently secure until we're able to do this. I'm really sorry if this inconvenienced you. The fire rope on the wood burner is there to increase the efficiency of the fire rather than smoke proof the property. The chimney has been recently swept in line with requirements so draws well. We've got a rope fixing kit on hand as we rely solely on wood burners ourselves and would have been really happy to pop in and resolve this. This has been done and I'll make a point of double checking in between stays. Thanks for your custom and thanks for leaving the cottage so beautifully clean and tidy. Property Owner
Gill October 2021

“We had a lovely short break at Puffin Cottage.”

The owner was really helpful, even going out of her way to find out about local trick or treat options for my children on Halloween. The cottage was clean, cosy, warm and comfortable and we had a fantastic time visiting Lyme Regis and Charmouth Beach to hunt for fossils and sea glass.

- Gill, October 2021
Karen October 2021

“A lovely quiet restful week in Puffin Cottage.”

.. Perfect! Ideal location. Clean and comfortable. Everything you need, making it a real home from home! We will be back and highly recommend staying there. Thanks Polly for the warm welcome and fresh eggs :)

- Karen, October 2021
Natasha July 2021

“We had a lovely stay in Puffin Cottage, it's a beautiful place and the owners are very welcoming.”

It's a good location and within easy reach of lovely walks and great beaches. The garden is pretty which was great for our child and spaniel.

- Natasha, July 2021
Graham May 2021

“All good. Cottage very good - comfortable and well equipped - and hosts very friendly and helpful.”

On reflection it would be helpful to point out in the directions that Puffin Cottage is accessed via the gate to Glebe Cottage as we were a bit unsure when we arrived

- Graham, May 2021
Carolyn May 2021

“Puffin Cottage is compact but beautifully presented.”

The owners are lovely and helpful and the cottage is in a beautiful village which is very handy for the Jurassic coast. The are plenty of walks from the cottage and the dog loved the private garden. All in all we had a lovely stay in this cottage despite some not so great weather. We would be happy to stay there again and happy to recommend this as a comfortable place to stay in a lovely location with friendly hosts.

- Carolyn, May 2021
Malcolm April 2021

“Wonderful place”

- Malcolm, April 2021
Diego April 2021

“We absolutely loved our four night stay at Puffin last week.”

Such a gem of cottage in truly beautiful surroundings. The cottage exceeded our expectations...all four of us adored our stay and soaked up the calm atmosphere and beautifully light cottage. It was very clean and all of the household amenities were in great condition. We loved to explore the local area and will definitely consider coming back :)

- Diego, April 2021
Ross October 2020

“A cosy cottage with a lovely garden.”

Feels very private, but still very close to the shop and pub. Great local walks and also close to the coast. We found the cottage clean, well equipped with comfortable beds and a welcoming wood burner.

- Ross, October 2020
Frances September 2020

“Lovely little cottage in peaceful surroundings.”

Lots of great walks direct from the cottage - very well maintained footpaths and signage. Polly and Phil are great hosts - helpful and welcoming without being obtrusive. The welcome pack was lovely - thank you for that. King Sized beds are one our must haves these days and this one is super comfortable. The cottage is ideally located for touring the south coast from Portland Bill to Exmouth with Lyme Regis and Charmouth offering great local beaches. The coastal path above Seaton is also well worth a visit. With all this and with a great local to return to in the evenings, what more could you want? To make your holiday complete, the cottage has a proper teapot!

- Frances, September 2020
Jim August 2020

“The holiday was great, the cottage and location was very good.”

The only problem was dealing with Sykes Cottages. You would not answer emails or answer my phone calls. The only part of you system that worked is were you took my money.

- Jim, August 2020
Alison August 2020

“Had such a lovely stay in this lovely cottage with our 5 year old.”

He particularly loved the garden with a tree swing and squirrels; we loved the shady cottage at the end of a hot day at the beach!

- Alison, August 2020
Alistair July 2020

“Proximity to Charmouth beach is excellent, local pub in Hawkchurch was very friendly.”

Nice comfortable cottage, all necessary facilities provided. Owners very helpful and friendly.

- Alistair, July 2020
Chris February 2020

“When you walk into a place and find cake forks in the cutlery draw, you know it's going to be good!”

We had a lovely stay at Puffin Cottage. It was warm, cosy, clean, comfortable and very well equipped. The cottage is adjacent to the owner's house but is private and not overlooked. Phil and Polly (the owners) struck the perfect balance between being very respectful of our privacy and, at the same time, giving us the sense that they were on hand should we need them and that they would do anything to make our stay more comfortable. Hawkchurch is a delightful village too, with a warm welcome on offer at the church, pub and shop, which are all just around the corner. Our dog Welly also had a very enjoyable time, with numerous footpaths right from the doorstep. We booked for two weeks and stayed for three....that says it all! Thank you for such a lovely stay.

- Chris, February 2020
Andrew January 2020

“Thank you!”

- Andrew, January 2020
Tina December 2019

“A lovely relaxing place.”

Nice festive welcome from the host. Always warm and very comfortable

- Tina, December 2019
Margaret September 2019

“The owners of this cottage were friendly and welcoming and it must have been difficult for them as they had only just moved to the area themselves.”

it was a quiet country area but fairly easy access to attractions such as the coast and historic houses and gardens. We were exceptionally lucky with the weather that week.

- Margaret, September 2019
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The property

In Hawkchurch, 200 yards from the pub, Puffin Cottage is a detached single-storey cottage converted from an artist’s studio.

It looks over its own patio (table/chairs) and pretty lawned garden (small unfenced wildlife pond); small lawned area (loungers) to one side.

In the owners' paddock are chickens, geese and a veg patch (eggs and fresh seasonal organic veg available).Inside, all smart and stylish with oak floors in the living areas and bedrooms.

From the patio, French windows into naturally light living/dining/fitted kitchen (slimline dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric cooker) with big windows, multi-fuel burner, large white leather sofa, TV/DVD; 3 steps up to two bedrooms - a double (5' bed), and one with single plus pull out truckle bed for a child.

Smart slate-floored bathroom (suite with roll-top bath plus hand-shower and separate shower).

An immaculate, pretty cottage in a peaceful setting.

Summary

One level
Two bedrooms: 1 x king size double, 1 x single with pull out truckle bed for a child
Bathroom with roll top bath, hand shower, separate shower, WC, basin
Open plan living space with seating area with multi-fuel burner, dining area and kitchen.
Central heating, underfloor heating with wood burning stove
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request, Off road parking for two cars
Well defined garden but not 100% secure for more persistent dogs
Two well-behaved dog welcome, Sorry no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property
Note: There is a unfenced pond within the grounds
Note: This property sleeps a maximum of 3 adults.

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

About the location

HAWKCHURCH

Axminster 4 miles; Lyme Regis 6.9 miles.

Hawkchurch is a village in Devon, England, 3 miles north east of Axminster on the border of Devon and Dorset, and about 6 miles south of Somerset. It is 4 miles north of the tourist and fishing village of Lyme Regis. Hawkchurch has a village shop which is run as a community venture. The village pub, The Old Inn, is a traditional coaching house and a hostelry which has been on the site since 1543. Nearby Axminster, which is one of Devon’s prettiest smaller towns, and has many attractions, including plenty of privately owned shops, a weekly market and excellent old inns, with one dating back 100 years with its own resident ghost! The seaside town of Lyme Regis has much to offer visitors with many craft and antique shops, galleries and cafes. The scenic coastal path offers excellent walking opportunities and spectacular views of the stunning Jurassic coast, whilst the gently shelving sands and sparkling waters of Lyme Bay provide the perfect place in which to relax and unwind. Where ever you decide, Hawkchurch is an ideal place to enjoy with easy access to many areas around Dorset and Devon at any time of the year.

Note: This property sleeps a maximum of 3 adults.

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Puffin Cottage

Hawkchurch, Devon (Ref. 1020961)

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Reviews & Ratings

“This was our second stay at Puffin Cottage and we found it just as comfy and cosy as before.”

“Lovely holiday cottage.”

“Just wonderful - cosy, welcoming and peaceful.”

“Comfy property with lovely underfloor heating (nice for our feet and the dog loved that too).”

“We had a lovely short break at Puffin Cottage.”

“A lovely quiet restful week in Puffin Cottage.”

“We had a lovely stay in Puffin Cottage, it's a beautiful place and the owners are very welcoming.”

“All good. Cottage very good - comfortable and well equipped - and hosts very friendly and helpful.”

“Puffin Cottage is compact but beautifully presented.”

“Wonderful place”

“We absolutely loved our four night stay at Puffin last week.”

“A cosy cottage with a lovely garden.”

“Lovely little cottage in peaceful surroundings.”

“The holiday was great, the cottage and location was very good.”

“Had such a lovely stay in this lovely cottage with our 5 year old.”

“Proximity to Charmouth beach is excellent, local pub in Hawkchurch was very friendly.”

“When you walk into a place and find cake forks in the cutlery draw, you know it's going to be good!”

“Thank you!”

“A lovely relaxing place.”

“The owners of this cottage were friendly and welcoming and it must have been difficult for them as they had only just moved to the area themselves.”

The property

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About the location

HAWKCHURCH