Seal Cottage

We thought the property was excellent - very clean and comfortable and in a lovely location.

Would recommend the property and hope to return again ourselves.

Lovely sea views and best equipped kitchen I have ever had in a holiday rental.

So nice not to have a kitchen with a small amount of cheap equipment. For people who like to cook, it makes such a difference. So well resourced and also things like really nice quality towels and logs and kindling there for us when we got there. Would highly recommend this cottage but don’t really want to because don’t want it to be full the next time we want to rent it!

Seal Cottage is in an excellent position for visiting the coast of North Devon.

The cottage provides a high standard of accomodation. All facilities were clean and well maintained.

We really enjoyed our week at Seal Cottage.

It was a wonderful home from home! The views from the lounge and main bedroom are stunning! Missing them already! The cottage was very spacious and well equipped for our family of five. The beds are comfortable and it was lovely to have a main bathroom and two en-suites upstairs with an extra toilet downstairs. We really enjoyed the walks from Mortehoe to Morte Point and Bullpoint. As well as the walk down to Woolacombe beach, although the uphill walk back was quite challenging! We would recommend the pastries and rolls from the farm shop which is a 2 minute walk up the lane from the cottage. The local fish and chip shop is very popular and was worth the 1 hour wait! The Ship Aground pub is just opposite so you can have a drink whilst you are waiting! The pub is also convenient for a drink after a long walk. There is a Tesco supermarket in Ilfracombe which is about a 15 minute car journey. Ilfracombe is also worth a visit for its seafront and harbour. We also drove 30 minutes to Barnstaple on a wet morning to visit the Scott cinema which was very reasonably priced. My only recommendation for improvement at the cottage is maybe to add some garden solar lighting outside. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable and we hope to stay again in the future!

Lovely Big House, Had everything you needed, Great Location for Coastal Walks, Fantastic Weather as well, Perfect

Lovely house.

Very clean. Great location.

Very comfortable property in quiet and scenic location, ideal for walkers to access this stunning coastline.

Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again absolutely top notch

We have given a fully positive feedback, however the hard floors were not as clean as they could have been (our socks became became dirty quite quickly!

), and the cleaning equipment we found were not that great (mop, hoover etc). We ended up buying floor wipes to clean the floor to our satisfaction. I would suggest that if there was a better quality, cleaner mop it would make it easier for clients to keep the floors clean. We did not feel that this distracted from our stay however, and we thought that house was really well equipped, the bathrooms and kitchen were very clean and the beds very comfortable.

We love staying at Seal Cottage, this is the second time we’ve stayed there as the house is great and the location is spot on for being close enough to the town and Woolacombe beech, while being far enough out that it’s quiet and peaceful.

Having stayed twice now the only thing that could improve it would be some blackout blinds, even if they were temporary ones that could be stick to the glass with suction cups. As adults it’s lovely being woken by bright mornings……but having toddlers it would be great if their room could stay darker in the morning and early evening when they go to bed. It’s not a deal breaker and we would still stay again, it could just be handy. Overall we are very pleased to have found Seal cottage and love staying there.

The property was well equipped and comfortable with a large lounge it was in a quiet location and good for easily touring the area

This was our second visit to seal cottage and it was every bit as enjoyable as our first.

It's obvious that the owners are keen to provide their guests with the best possible experience, providing good quality furniture, fixtures and fittings in a beautiful and peaceful place.

Lovely cottage.

Very well equipped. Great location. We have rebooked!!

An absolutely delightful venue with ample room for 6 adults.

Every possible cooking utensil needed was spic, span and accounted for. The linen was crisp and the views extraordinary. Lovely comfy beds and a perfect location for exploring the North Devon coasts and surrounds. The birdsong in the morning was exquisite and the sound of waves murmouring in the background along with great mattresses - led to a fantastic nights rest. Would highl recommend and thank you to the thoughtful and gracious hosts. Jeanita

Really pleased with our stay at Seal Cottage.

It’s in a beautiful location and the cottage had everything needed, even Monopoly for the grandchildren when storm ‘Ciaren’ hit us

Lovely, very well equipped holiday home.

So nice to have a sea view. Very clean & comfortable. We walked for miles without needing the car.

The perfect holiday accommodation, we couldn’t fault this cottage, beautiful sea views, fantastically equipped kitchen, very comfortable beds, great village situ.

The owners have thought of everything

We thought seal cottage was by the road,from the picture on the web.

And although it said there were steps,we didnt expect there to be so many.And when you are disabled, the carrying of suitcases, bags and shopping from the car park which also wasnt near the property,it became too much If I had known how the place was I would not have booked it.Mortehoe is a nice place but for fit people who like to walk, and go up and down steps. We didnt stay for the whole week as it became too much.

We all loved the cottage, turned up directions were great the house was very clean when we got there and car parking was ideal, beautiful views out of the front window and seats out the front, the house itself has all you need from comfort to cooking items and utensils, beds were very comfortable witch was a must as I suffered from a bad back, as for the destination of the house small walk from 2 very nice pubs and a few shops and takeaways ideal if the weather is not that good, a short is walk to the beach in Woolacombe bit of a hill to walk up on the way back but my 9 and 11 year old daughters managed it ok and you can pop into the pub at the top of the hill for a well earned pint.

All in all would definitely use this house and area again if we come down again.

This is a lovely, comfortable, well equipped property and this was our third stay.

The location and views are amazing. There are a few small things requiring attention and we noted them in the book supplied for this very reason. Having said this, we had a great stay and would highly recommend Seal Cottage.

Nice place to stay in.

Comfortable beds, great showers,large kitchen and plenty of space if staying with a family, nice views of the sea, parking allocated too which is handy. Apart from the weather which you can't control it was a nice time staying there. Definitely consider it again.

The garden area is dire and very unloved.

Also the bathrooms had black slimy mold in the showers. Also there were large pieces of broken glass on the floor in the living rooms m which my 8 year old almost stepped on. The wheelie bin was already full on arrival and there were boxes of recycling on the doorstep- not the best greeting. On the positive side- the view is amazing and the sunset over the sea was stunning. Lovely selection of books and the kitchen was well stocked with all the equipment you could need. We loved the ice cream maker.

We had a lovely holiday at seal cottage, it is well equipped with good quality fixtures and a lot of nice touches provided by the owners, that definitely enhance your stay.

It is situated in a beautiful village, within picturesque countryside, with wonderful walks.

Beautiful house, we really appreciated the thought that had gone into the kitchen, so nice to have plenty of plates and cutlery, good quality saucepans etc.

Thank you for such a high standard.

Excellent accommodation.

Probably the best we've stayed in

This was our second stay at Seal cottage and we had a wonderful time again.

It is superbly positioned for exploring the coast path in both directions. The house has everything you need and more. Fully equiped, really clean and comfortable. We will hopefully be returning.

A really well- equipped place enabling us to have a family get together to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday.

Son's and partners came for the weekend and cooked a delicious celebratory meal in the fabulous kitchen. We were able to join them once I was free of covid and stayed on to have a lovely few days enjoying beautiful scenery, wildlife and fauna on the doorstep. Julia and Stephen have created a relaxing, comfortable home from home, with everything one could think of for a great holiday. Thank you and all the very best for the future

Lovely holiday.

Nice and peaceful location.Cottage well equipped with everything you need. On a personal note maybe the courtyard to the rear of property could be upkept and made more appealing and as mentioned in past reviews keep the upkeep of outside tidy which includes front gate repaired. Footpath across from cottage. Please note no access to beach as steps destroyed and have not been replaced since 2014 as a local resident told us.

Just an initial problem with some broken glass not cleared up in kitchen by the freezer and the WiFi was slow.

..but the view, the comforts, the shower the utensils provided all EXCELLENT

The house is bigger than it looks in the photos.

It is really well equipped with good quality items, very clean and comfortable and such a lovely place to stay. We had the bedroom window open at night and did not hear anything all night. Highly recommended.

We had a really enjoyable week at Seal Cottage thanks.

We found the cottage had everything we needed, with comfortable beds, excellent kitchen facilities and everything spotlessly clean and well maintained. The view from the lounge was fantastic and we loved watching the sunsets and the spotting the wildlife.

We had a wonderful week at seal cottage, the place was really spacious and so comfortable for a family of 6.

Lovely view and the walks were amazing! We would love to return x

Very nice clean cottage.

Everything you needed for a very comfortable stay. Absolutely fabulous views. What a way to start and finish the day. Just want to say, if someone is being paid to keep the outside tidy....weeds both back and front outside areas.

I emailed this to the property management company in the welcome pack on Wednesday and have no reply!

It needs addressing as ruined what could have been a perfect stay. Perhaps you can take it up on our behalf, as you should have advised us: Firstly I’d like to stress that we have been extremely pleased with the accommodation itself, it is very well equipped and in a perfect location. However we were not made aware that there is extensive building work occurring on the joined cottage. I’m not sure if you’re even aware as normally I’d assume there would be a warning email to guests at the very least, or an option of price reduction. . Yesterday morning we were woken to constant loud noise of demolition/drilling and it was not at all possible to sit outside at the back, the plaster dust has covered the garden completely our /wetsuits/ washing line we’re covered in it and also came inside the house causing my husband to have a tight chest (albeit very minor) Today there is a cement mixer parked out front where we sit. The builders are nice guys and are just doing their job so we have not said anything to them, we are not the type of family to ge confrontational. My daughter is here with us trying to revise for her A level mocks and having been through a prolonged 7 year renovation project you can see this is not a great situation for us. It would be wise for you to advise the next guests prior to arrival, I’d hate for someone else to struggle

Lovely clean, well equipped cottage.

Good location.

Lovely comfortable cottage.

Good equipment and facilities. And fantastic information on the area and things to do. Smaller en suite shower didn’t always stay on when the on button was pressed but did after a bit of fiddling and toilet seat slides about a bit. One gas ring on the cooker not working but overall had a lovely stay and would definitely come again. Had a bit of trouble making the key safe stay closed when we left but managed it in the end. May need checking but May have just been us!

Excellent comfortable property, in a wonderful location.

We have already booked to stay again and this will be our third visit.

We absolutely loved Seal Cottage and the surrounding area.

We stayed for 5 nights but needed 7 in order to do all the walks and activities we had planned. The cottage had lots of helpful maps and information. We enjoyed the board games and the facilities were outstanding, comfy beds, well appointed bathrooms and kitchen. It was lovely and warm, clean and comfortable. The coast path in both directions is stunning with massive cliffs dropping vertically to the sea.We definitely hope to return in future.

Seal cottage feels more like a home than a holiday cottage.

It was very well appointed and the views from the front of the cottage were fabulous. The rear courtyard we didn’t use as the sun wasn’t in there when we visited and it’s small. There are a number of steps to the property so anyone with mobility problems could struggle but it was fine for us. There are three bedrooms but these all vary greatly size but in truth you don’t spend your time upstairs. Really enjoyed our stay the fabulous weather helped.

This holiday home is very well equipped.

The knives and scissor’s are nice and sharp. The general cleanness and comfort was good. It is great for a family holiday, if you have buggies or a mobility problem there are steps up to the property. Very good for a walking holiday but limited for buggy use. However, we have holidayed in Mortehoe and Woolacombe many times and knew how steep and narrow it is. It was a brilliant holiday for a family. Thank you to the owner’s and cleaning staff.

We have had a lovely fortnight at Seal cottage.

There is a lovely view of the sea over a few rooftops at the front which we enjoyed constantly from the outside bench and from the living room. Seal cottage is very well equipped and surprisingly spacious. Really comfy beds, quality kitchen equipment and lovely new bathrooms. There has been a lot of care and money spent on this house. There are 20 steps up to the property and parking is 50 yards down the lane so only good for fit family members. But we loved it nevertheless.. a real home from home.

The house was much more spacious than we had realised and so brilliantly equipped- everything we could possibly think of was in the kitchen.

Lacked in a nice outside space but did not affect our stay at all and would not stop us rebooking. Mortehoe was lovely and we were really lucky to have a week of glorious weather

Fantastic accommodation, plenty of room for everyone and nice view of the sea.

We liked that there were some toys in the cupboard for little ones and enough room to get the highchairs around the table. Shops and restaurants an easy walkable distance Location is great for exploring and we would be happy to stay again

Seal cottage is an excellent holiday home.

Very spacious, very well equipped and fantastic location. This was our 2nd visit and we would certainly go again. We would certainly recommend it.

Property was equipped to a very high standard- view from the front of the property was stunning- lovely location

Seal Cottage was ideal for us in everyway.

Plenty of room, extremely well equipped, 3 bathrooms and 4 toilets. and so easy to keep clean and tidy. Very good location wise as well, we were able to walk to Woolacombe , the coastal walk on the way back was so good. We droves to Ilfracombe, Lynton. Lee Beach and Exmoor Zoo all within easy reach. The walks to Rockham Beach and the lighthouse started on the doorstep. The only negative thing I can say about our holiday was the lack of places to go out to eat, but that is probably more due to Covid 19 restrictions having to book in advance and not really knowing where eating places were. We did use the FIsh and Chip shop in the village twice which was very good, lots of options and the take away next door Rockham House. I had the Thai fish curry which was amazing. If you don't mind cooking whilst on holiday Tesco in Ilfracombe is quite a big store only a 15mins drive and has everything.

Fantastic cottage, very comfortable and well equipped.

Location is great. Would recommend it 100% and fully intend to return.

Seal Cottage is a perfect holiday rental in every way.

The furnishings and equipment are top quality and everything you can possibly need has been thought of. The beds are extremely comfortable which was most appreciated. The location of the property is great. It is a 5 min walk to the village amenities and there are lots of walks from the cottage doorstep including the easily accessible coastal path. What a glorious coastline which we could fully enjoy given the great weather we had.

We love Seal cottage.

The owner has thought of everything you might need and makes it such a comfortable stay. For some the steps might be too much as you can’t unload directly from your car, but a minor thing and is clear in the description.

Seal Cottage is a lovely little gem in this part of Devon.

We visited Woolacombe some 25 years ago for several holidays and wanted to return to this beautiful part of Devon for a long weekend. We stayed at Seal Cottage, it is lovely, it had sea views from the lounge and upstairs main bedroom. All three bedrooms were doubles with the most comfortable beds and two bedrooms were en-suite. The owners had thought of everything, you wanted for nothing. We had our own holiday home in Lanzarote for 11 years before selling it two years ago so we know what it is like to rent property and our feedback was always 'like home from home' and this is exactly what Seal Cottage is, a 'home from home'. Although we went into Woolacombe each day, we could not wait to return to the cottage for a lovely relaxing family time together just chilling and watching some films. It was so quiet and the owners had on supply for you games, freeview TV and if you wanted a picnic the cooler bag and plastic cups etc were there for you to use. Everything from the kitchen equipment to the bed linen were top quality. We will certainly be returning to this little haven we have found. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

The house is well situated, in a lovely quiet spot, pretty village and delightful area.

There are steep steps to get up to the front door, which might be tricky for some. Good directions to the parking area, for which we were grateful. Beautiful views from front of the house, and lovely walks nearby. Most rooms well furnished and comfortable; the third bedroom has less storage facilities than the others, and no mirror or dressing table. The other bedrooms are very good, clean, with excellent en-suites. The kitchen is well stocked, with good quality kitchen wear, everything one could need. Sadly, the mobile telephone signal is appalling and it was rare that we could communicate with family, from within the cottage. There is a landline, to which we needed to resort and the honesty box is a nice idea. The cottage was booked, quite clearly for 3 people, and a confirmation email sent to this effect, however, there were only sufficient towels for 2 people. We did contact the owner/caretaker on the number provided who rectified this omission immediately. The Devonshire cream tea supplied as a complimentary welcome gift was also only for 2 people.

Wonderful cottage in a beautiful location.

Cottage was very comfortable and equipped with everything we could have asked for and more.

What an amazing cottage to spend a winter break in.

The views from the cottage are wonderful and with the place being so well equipped and comfortable it provided the ideal place to relax in with the family. There's something for everyone no matter their age from a cosy log burner, family games, toys, Netflix, WiFi and portable Bluetooth speaker, not to mention the excellently equipped kitchen and bathrooms and the clean comfy bedrooms. Amazing value for money!

Excellent well equipped and super comfortable property in fab location.

A lovely property, well equipped, and clean.

Views were amazing. Good position for getting to various beaches, coastal walks on the doorstep.

Seal Cottage was extremely well equipped, with everything thought of, even pegs, cool box etc.

Everything was spotless/ brand new. Washing machine had a dryer facility too which was helpful due to the weather. The location was great, with easy access to shops, pubs, hill walks and the beach.

Sykes was super efficient from start to finish.

Very helpful and quick to answer any questions. Thank you Sykes!

We had an amazing time.

The views from the cottage were spectacular, especially sunset. We loved the location, it was perfect for us with a 2 year old. Also we were very lucky with excellent weather. We plan to return next year.

This comfortable house is in the perfect location & the best view we have ever had in a holiday home, the evening sunset over the sea was spectacular.

The owners of the property have thought of every need of their guests, the kitchen wonderfully equipped, all mod cons! Highly recommend Seal cottage