Windy Willows

Tolles Haus, wunderschöne Lage, gut ausgestattete Küche, viel Platz vor dem Haus, sehr nette und hilfsbereite Vermieter!

Beautiful cottage, clean, bright and tastefully decorated.

Everything was of a very high standard. The owners greeted us and were very helpful and friendly. We will definitely stay there again.

Wow, windy willows is a beautiful place.

Home from home, we were able to relax immediately. Our hosts, John and Sarah were brilliant, welcoming and considerate. This has been by far our favourite place to stay when holidaying in this country. The kids (teenagers!) loved it and the dog has never been so comfortable when away from home. Definitely would love to visit again in the future.

Great communication with owners about local amenities and we were given a tour of the property on arrival.

Property suited our needs as a great base for our weekend stay.

We had a wonderful stay at windy willows.

John and Sarah were great hosts. Very friendly and so helpful. The views from the house were unbelievable. So private and what a garden you could see for miles. Easy enough to find with the instructions the owners gave us. Definitely would return here for another visit .

Stayed over for 3 nights on the way back from Penzance to Portsmouth.

This was a gem, everything inside was top class. Hosts were brilliant. The enclosed grounds were ideal for our cockapoo. Loved walking to the far corner of the Garden with a glass of wine, sitting at the bench table and taking in the views of the moors. Already booked for longer next time

Amazing place, my sanctuary.

John and Sarah are amazing hosts. Such a 5* gem.

Windy willows is a lovely well maintained holiday cottage, with a excellent paddock for the dogs to run round freely The owners Sarah & John couldn’t have been more kind and helpful, always on hand for any queries or help with finding our way round the area There is a great park with river walks, also Oakhampton has everything needed for food etc We also found the lakes which was 10 miles from Oakhampton a lovely afternoon with amazing views, can also take the dogs Overall windy willows is a perfect place to stay, and we will definitely return

Windy Willows was so easy to find, from the very clear instructions.

We were given a warm welcome by Sarah and John. A run through of all the appliances etc, and where everything was, was very good. Everything was there if you self catered. Beds comfortable. Views were supberb, our weather was great, even managed a drink on the patio.

Our stay at this property was absolutely excellent!

The place was spotless, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a perfect visit. John and Sarah were outstanding hosts — warm, responsive, and incredibly helpful throughout our stay. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommended!

Beautiful place would highly recommend

Windy willows is a light airy bungalow with beautiful views over the garden and fields.

Exceptionally clean and was equipped with everything you needed. The hosts were very welcoming, friendly and informative. Our dog was also very welcomed and had plenty of open space in the garden. Good location for exploring Devon. Would recommend to others and revisit ourselves.

We have spent a week at Windy Willows, and count ourselves very fortunate in doing so.

We were a party of 3, and an extremely energetic Cocker Spaniel Finn. We just loved it here from first sight. We were welcomed by Sarah and John, who guided us through their beautiful Lodge. Everything was so much more than we ever imagined. All the comfort you could ever want. Sarah and John provided immediate provisions and the most wonderful Cream Tea which was very much appreciated. If you have a four legged friend, then they will find doggy heaven at Windy Willows. Finn was in his element and we know he wants to return. He had a safe, enclosed paddock to run and play to his hearts content. Windy Willows is in a central location and many destinations are very close by. John and Sarah provided so many suggestions of places of interest and places to eat if you didn't want to use the Lodge's fantastic facilities. Just wanted to say a big thank you to Sarah and John for their amazing hospitality and we hope to return as soon as possible.

A lovely property in which to spend a week and near to a number of places for days out.

Clean and spacious and a warm welcome from John and Sarah. If in the area, we would definitely look to stay again.

Wow!

What a lovely place to stay, extremely clean, spacious, well equipped and such a lovely garden, our dog loved it ! Only a couple of miles to get to Okehampton for supplies ! Would definitely recommend and I’m sure we will be returning!

Excellent property but the slope up from the car park to the front door was tricky as I have limited mobility.

Absolutely beautiful property in a stunning location.

John and Sarah are such lovely hosts, very kind and helpful. Definitely a sanctuary for us for future breaks. Marnie loved playing in the lovely garden and making friends with the sheep.

Clean, spacious and well presented.

Easy to locate the property and parking good for 2 cars. The upside of its location on a busy road is that there are no Potholes to navigate! and it is quick and convenient for days out and nearby Okehampton shops. An issue arose during our 2 week stay in June/July which was quickly and efficiently dealt with by the onsite owners, who were lovely. Beautiful large garden and adjacent owners grounds, with magnificent wide ranging views. Sykes properties always have a 'Welcome Folder' but Windy Willows does not have one which is unusual. However, the owners John and Sarah like to personally explain about the property on arrival; plus they provide plenty of links to local eating etc. Welcome treats appreciated too. Would recommend.

We had an amazing holiday lovely place to stay, very homely.

John and Sarah were lovely hosts. The garden and views were fantastic, our dog loved the gardens. We would definitely recommend and book again.

Windy Willows is a wonderful place to stay it is central to many interesting places to visit.

The cottage has everything you need the bedrooms have ensuite showers, a spacious open plan kitchen diner and 2 comfortable sofas. All areas were larger than expected There is a ramp up to the cottage which we found a little steep. A large enclosed garden area which our little dig loved. Would we stay again? YES

This is a perfect holiday getaway.

The accommodation is warm and comfortable, the WiFi is very steady, the shower is great and the huge, well maintained garden was completely dog safe. Our dog enjoyed all the space to run around. There are lots of nice places to visit in the vicinity and lots of good eateries. The owners, John and Sarah are lovely, and they are right on hand should anything require attention. They are unobtrusive hosts and allow you the privacy to relax. We’re very happy to recommend Windy Willows to other Sykes users.

Windy Willows is spacious accommodation for four with beautiful views from the garden, and the hosts are extremely helpful and friendly and live close by.

Delightful, well maintained, quiet and comfortable accommodation.

Beautiful surrounding countryside with far-reaching views.

We had a wonderful stay at Windy Willows great people and lovely location.

It was a great base to go and visit other places and walk with our dogs. Would definitely go again.

We had a great time at windy Willows there was everything you needed to have a good holiday milk cake wine and a lovely cream tea.

Loads of places to visit from the cottage. so thank you John and Sarah for all the information you gave us it was very helpful

We enjoyed our stay at Windy Willows.

It certainly was windy that week, but the cottage was warm and cosy. The beds and furniture were comfortable. We loved the garden, especially as it had dark skies at night, so you could really see the stars. Great communication from the owner, who was friendly and full of good advice on places to eat and visit. We would love to visit again.

Absolutely loved our stay at Sarah and John’s charming cottage!

From the moment we arrived, they made us feel incredibly welcome, giving us a thorough tour and answering all our questions in a flash. They even thought of everything for our dog, who was just as happy as we were! The cottage itself was spotless and fully equipped – comfortable beds, lovely showers, and all the essentials in place. The peaceful surroundings and stunning views from the large garden made it feel like a real retreat. Plenty of parking, too. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway – we can’t wait to come back! Five stars all the way!

We had such a lovely time at Windy Willows.

The owners, John and Sarah, were so helpful and friendly and the lodge itself was spotlessly clean, warm and very well appointed. The very large garden is completely dog safe and our Airedale could race around at will. The shower was spacious and powerful, the TV and WIFI were excellent and the kitchen area was fully equipped. This is, without question, one of the best properties we have stayed in and we are very happy to recommend it unreservedly to others.

We stayed for a week at Windy Willows and we loved the property.

The photos do not do the property justice as the rooms are far more generous in size than they appear online. The property is very well equipped, clean and cosy. The log burner is an added bonus, and warmed the large open living space very quickly. The views from the property are lovely, sunsets were spectacular, and the view of the stars at night were so lovely without any light pollution. Direct access onto a large, enclosed garden was perfect for our dog, and we loved our daily meetings with the cows in the neighbouring field. This was our first time exploring Dartmoor, and Windy Willows was in a perfect location for us to do that. There are so many walks within the area, and we only scratched the surface of what we wanted to do. The property is approx a 5 minute drive from Okehampton, which had plenty of amenities and places to eat if needed. John and Sarah were perfect hosts, extremely friendly and approachable. John was there to greet us on arrival and provided us details of local takeaways and pubs, and places to visit. We did not have any issues during our stay, but I have every confidence that had there been any then John and Sarah would have dealt with them straight away. A welcome gift was provided for us and the dog! This was a lovely touch and made us feel welcomed. We would recommend Graylings fish and chip shop in Okehampton if you didn’t want to use the well equipped kitchen at the property, they had the best chips we have tasted in a very long time! We would highly recommend a stay at Windy Willows, and will be returning ourselves as soon as we are able to.

Windy Willows was an absolute haven, it is everything you need for a holiday break, spotlessly clean, even down to cooking a 4 course meal if you wished.

Very tastefully decorated and the bathrooms a delight. John was the consummate host on arrival showing us around with advice and information. The scones and jam mid trip were a delight and surprise. The best accommodation we have ever stayed in and hopefully will be back. We met Sarah later on our visit and the couple are delightful couple. Jenny, Rich & Elaine (our American family member, who thoroughly enjoyed here stay)

It's a lovely open place with plenty of space outside.

The rooms are all big and spacious. Kitchen facilities are more than enough,however the lack of lighting over the work surfaces is a bit annoying and we did find the TV rather high, looking up is not very comfortable. The owners are very helpful and friendly with a nice warm welcome..and a bottle of wine with cake always helps..thanks..

We had a fabulous stay at Windy Willows.

The setting was stunning looking out on to beautiful gardens, rolling fields, cows & sheep. Even though it felt remote everything around was within easy access for lovely days out - the perfect combination. The accommodation was clean, spacious, stylishly decorated, comfortable, quiet & the hosts had thought about everything that you could ever need for a relaxing time away. The hosts - John & Sarah were a delight; full of useful information on places to visit, eat & where to park when out & about. The day before we arrived they sent us a ‘pin’ of the exact location of the accommodation so they were very easy to find. We were welcomed with milk in the fridge & a Victoria sponge cake & white wine (after checking with us before our arrival of any allergies & preference of red/white wine). On the second day we were treated to scones, jam & cream - such a lovely gesture. John & Sarah were there to meet us on our arrival & were on hand if needed, which was reassuring. On our last day we were sad to leave. John & Sarah were the best hosts & we particularly enjoyed stopping for a chat with them. We would wholeheartedly recommend Windy Willows & will definitely plan another visit in the not too distant future. Thank-you so much John & Sarah - you should be very proud of what you have created at Windy Willows. Nicola & Max.

We can recommend Windy Willows definitely, a really warm and cosy place, very comfortable and pleasant, everything.

John and Sarah so lovely hosts, always helpful and supporting us, travelling with one child and two babies. The garden is a real pleasure and offers so many opportunities for playing and resting, really amazing, some games and facilitis offered to us, that wonderful. The cottage well equiped and the woodburner our place to be for colder evenings. Will come again next year surely! Thanks a lot, once more.

We were so fortunate the Windy Willows property was still available for the week we had planned to book for part of our holiday to Devon.

We are experienced self-catering property renters and were looking for somewhere well placed as a base to be able to explore Devon, somewhere with a super clean and luxurious feel and somewhere with outside space for al fresco dining and to enjoy with the family of four (2 adults, 1 early twenties, 1 late teen) and not forgetting Teddy the 2 year-old Cockapoo. We booked immediately and looked forward to arrival day. We arrived circa 2 hours later than planned due to traffic delays. I informed John of our delays and he politely replied not to worry, that it was not a problem and see you when you get here. On arrival as we turned into the driveway, we knew we had secured a fantastic property (and that was before we had set foot inside!). From the initial courteous meet with the owners, we were guided to the property (located just behind the owners). We were given a brief tour of the property covering where things were located, how things work, knowledge of local amenities, supermarkets, etc. The property was immaculate. Immaculate to the level that demonstrates care and super high standards. Also prepared for our arrival was a complementary bottle of wine, a luxurious cake and milk already stocked in the fridge (as well as all the other usual items). Even Teddy received a new tennis ball to play with!! The hosts John and Sarah were absolutely outstanding for the whole visit. Their hospitality is genuine, friendly, considerate, super dedicated……..they are both amazing hosts. As if the pictures of Windy Willows are not impressive enough, the spacious and airy feel of this modern property is amazing. The whole property and all the rooms are much bigger than even the photographs suggest. The sliding doors open immediately to the outdoor seated area and then wow……the magnitude of the external space, the tranquillity and those panoramic views are more than impressive (location, location, location!!). Sunsets were magnificent. The perfectly landscaped external area is super safe, fully fenced and protected, and all gates have sliding bolts, etc., to securely close them. Absolutely no concerns for a dog to roam and play. We played flashing ball throw with Teddy long into the dark hours, confident he was safe and would return soon with it firmly retrieved in his mouth…..again and again. To name a few places we visited Brixham and nearby Cockington Village (recommend the Weavers Cottage Tea Room for cakes/cream tea and the Drum Inn Vintage Inn for an al fresco drink/meal). The Springer Spaniel Country Pub near Launceston was also a great choice, super dog friendly, a great menu and excellent food. Recommend Daisy’s Tea Room in Dawlish (great ploughman’s) and the go-karting at Dawlish Warren (a great promenade/sea wall walk alongside the GWR railway connecting the two). Exeter had a food festival on in the Castle grounds so we purposely visited that day and purchased some fabulous and massive cookie dough pie cakes from Big Bakes Bakery (also have a shop in Exeter) and enjoyed a great brunch/lunch in the Puerto Lounge down on the Quayside. Teddy has raw food (remember he is the cockapoo not the late teen) which his brand was well stocked at Heart Pet Supplies also at Exeter. A day out to the North Devon Wake Park. The Aquapark is an outdoor water-based assault course on the lake. Great little cafe and all the wet suit hire, changing facilities, etc. Was also fascinating just to spend time watching the Wake Boarders practice their amazing skills on the zip wire. A visit to Exmouth. A super clean family seaside town and without doubt a visit to the Sea Shore Ice Creamery cabin is a must (don’t let the long queues put you off – so popular for a reason!) So many flavours and super-efficient friendly staff with at least two to three serving so you don’t have to wait too long. So in summary, Windy Willows is the perfect base to explore all of Devon (we also ventured into east Cornwall as well but less so as ticked off in previous holidays to Cornwall). We always have very busy days and we looked forward every night to getting back to the modern, super clean and comfortable Windy Willows with everything it has to offer to relax and recharge (it truly is a home from home). John and Sarah – it was a pleasure to meet you both, thanks for your incredible hospitality throughout, the times we spent chatting and overall making our stay at Windy Willows perfect and 5 star in every way. Gary, Donna, Megan, James and Teddy the Cockapoo

We highly enjoyed our stay at Windy Willows: the location offers amazing views from both the living room and terrace, and is super close to Dartmoor which offers great hiking trails.

The huge & beautiful garden (fully fenced) was offering plenty of space for our dog to play around safely. The cottage is spacy and was thus ideal and very comfortable for us (2 adults and 2 teenagers plus one dog), even during the few rainy days. And the hosts - John & Sarah - were fantastic: very kind and always helpful, (even did some initial shopping), great humour... We can highly recommend this place!!

Of all the cottages we have stayed in this has been the best we have ever stayed in hosts John and Sarah could not have been more friendly and helpful.

On arrival There was a bottle of wine a cake tea, coffee, milk and sugar the pictures don't do the cottage justice views out of patio doors look straight onto dartmoor lots of see and do will definitely be going back again

Wow what a property,as experienced cottage renters this is without a shadow of a doubt the best one we have been in.

From John and Sarah welcoming us with a special food package to sorting out the smallest problem and recommendations on where to go and help with finding the nearest supermarket etc.The property itself is big,clean,modern and as everything you need,as dog owners you have a fully enclosed garden where they can roam,play and enjoy.The views from the cottage and garden are spectacular.We have never returned to any other cottage but this one as to be the exception. Terry,Linda and Millie the dog

Sarah &John are running a great setup in a perfect setting.

Comfortable, quiet, peaceful. We loved it and will go back when we can.

Windy willows is a beautiful holiday home.

It is situated high up and close to the A road, so it's with ease that you can get to places from here. You can hear the road, mainly lorries at times, but not so much that it disturbs the peace of the place. When getting there you have to ignore Google as it'll take you to another house just down the road. We found it easy enough to find and it's central to so many good areas to visit locally etc, including North Cornwall. It's handy to know that there's ample parking here, enough for two cars, however, there's a ramp and a small walk with your gear upto Windy Willows. The ramp is rather steep so some elderly may find it rather difficult. My brother did slip down it too, as we got one day of snow, so in those instances just take care. Outside there's lovely seating area with gorgeous scenery. There's ample grounds which aren't securely fenced, so if you have dogs you may need them on a leash if they are prone to roam. Inside it's larger than what the photos depict. So spacious. Very pleased with all the rooms. We were welcomed with a cake, there's also tea, sugar, coffee, salt and pepper available, however, just a note for others, make sure you get milk in before arriving, as my brother didn't, as he's used to this being supplied when we go to other holiday cottages. Also bring your own shampoos, shower gel etc, another thing we are used to getting at places, but I understand not all places do supply these as complimentary items. The bedrooms are large. The double beds' mattress was lovely soft enough, but not too soft. My brother found the single bed mattress slightly too firm for him, and so didn't get as good a sleep as I did. These are different preferences for everyone. There are sensor lights in certain areas of the holiday home, unfortunately there were issues with them which John did try to rectify. To be honest we weren't a fan of them. Some would flash on and off for no reason, others come on for either too long, or not long enough, as in the hallway. Again this is owners preference to what they feel best works for their place. I would definitely recommend Windy Willows though, it really feels so homely. You can't get a more lovely and helpful couple as Sarah and John. They made me, my brother and my pets feel very welcome. I hope to return soon. Thank you Sarah and John for sharing your place with us.

The owners could not have been any more welcoming, helpful or friendly.

Windy Willows is a beautiful holiday home that is spotlessly clean and comfortable. A great base to explore North and South Devon. Thank you for helping us to have a great week.

We absolutely loved our stay at Windy Willows, beautiful surroundings, fresh air, great location, our hosts where fabulous.

Accuracy of the listing: the location wasn't easy to find, as the information on the app wasn't concise. Very confusing if dont know the area. Leading us to be in totally the wrong location, we found the place after contacting the owner. Hardly a problem in the grand scheme of things we had lovely time looking at that beautiful view! Oh that beautiful view!! Cleanliness of the property the bathrooms and kitchen where spotlessly clean.. The property was everything we needed it to be. It was warm and dry considering it was mid Feb. We just love staying in that main living space and soaking up that view!! The facilities were exactly what we were expecting, but more importantly what we needed! If you are looking for a lovely break with great views then I highly recommend Windy Willows!