Martin Cottage

We had a wonderful four night stay.

The weather.....perfect The location..... wonderful access to private beach and the SW coastal path through the alpaca field. Either direction takes you on a wonderful walk to a nearby town. Very typical coastal towns, beaches aren't great but definitely worth a visit. Ice-cream, pasty and cream teas are a theme. The accommodation.... I think we choose a cottage that was to small for us. The listing states small but it's really is compact. To much furniture in the sitting area and this made it difficult to navigate the kitchen. We had to move things around for it to work. Great bathroom and second bedroom. Main bedroom was actually a good size let down by a small bed. I'd rather have a normal double and no bedside tables, the pillows didn't fit on the bed and hung over onto the tables. Lots of cushions and niknaks to make it seem homely but could do with the owners re thinking a few things and it'd be much more customer friendly.

Another great week in a lovely cottage in a wonderful setting.

Fantastic cottage double bed very small but could not fault anything about the cottage or the surroundings.

Will definitely return.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location and very clean.

The lounge/kitchen area is very compact but cozy and the shower is excellent. Could really benefit from some cleaning products / cloths / bin bags in the cottage. Would recommend and would return.

Lovely cottage but had awful beds.

My husband and I were unable to sleep together in the main bed, it was very narrow (smaller than a queen) and our feet hung off the end of the bed. They should not be pitching the property as having a double-bed.

The cottage is very well furnished with the exception of the bed in the main bedroom which was narrower than a normal double bed.

However the living area was very cramped and it was necessary to move furniture for comfort. The toilet brush was broken and cobwebs on the bedroom ceiling gave doubts about the cleaning regime, also despite being, quite rightly, asked to clear up after our dog there wsa a large amount of goose droppings in the parking area and by the cottages. While this can be expected in fields on a farm by holiday cottages and parking it is not acceptable. As there is to mobile phone signal there it was not good that there was no on-site contact in case of emergency, leaving a mobile number was not much use. All in all we were quite disappointed with Martin Cottage where we had been looking forwerd to staying.

Another excellent holiday in a great location.

We had a lovely holiday.

Location is breathtaking, perfect for families and dog owners. Martins Cottage was ideal for us and our dog Bella. We are looking to book again next year.

The cottage was lovely, as was the location.

There wer a couple of small issues and one larger one. When we entered the cottage the carpets did noy look like they had been hoovered, also we gave our dog a drink of water some of which spilled on the kitchen/living area floor. When we wiped it up the tissue was filthy so the floor had clearly not been washed. The main issue though was the size of the main bed. It was the smallest double we have ever seen, as such we didn't sleep well all week and neither my wife or myself are large people. Even the pillows stuck out over the bedside tables. I think either one bedside table or smaller ones would be much better with a bigger bed. This was the only thing that would stop us returning

A lovely place to stay, with plenty to do.

Having the private beach was a real bonus as no need to get in the car if planning a day at the beach. Our grandson enjoyed the play area and had lots of fun together with children from the other cottages. The cottage was as described, and yes small but adequate for us and our grandson. We struggled to sleep well due to the small double bed which I had read about in previous reviews but chose to ignore hoping this issue may have been addressed.The cottage is nicely decorated and fairly well equipped, the towels were lovely and soft and although small , the bed was comfy. Our dog was also well catered for, treats, poo bags and even a towel. The animals were very friendly ,well cared for and enjoyed being fed on a regular basis (food available from the shared utility room). We didn’t have a problem with the wi-fi or mobile signal as was previously mentioned in reviews. Staff very friendly and seldom seen so not intrusive in any way. The location is excellent, plenty of walking directly from the farm and a very short drive to Ilfracombe for supplies or day out etc. Also walking distance to local attractions and eateries. All in all a fabulous place to stay and highly recommend.

We had a very comfortable stay at Martin cottage, and we had all the cooking facilities we needed.

We appreciated the fresh eggs that were waiting for us from the hens! The cottage is set in a very peaceful location, with easy access to many interesting places to visit. The alpacas and private beach were one of the highlights of our holiday and we enjoyed feeding the alpacas every morning.

the cottage was lovely , the surroundings with beautifull , and good to see the animals , the beach was just perfect for our dog and we will be returning

Perfect size.

Extremely comfortable and beautiful location. Had everything I needed for self catering. safe exercise field for my dog. Not far from shops and other beaches. Lovely pubs and restaurants recommended. Farm was quiet and peaceful in January. Friendly farm animals. Would recommend for any time of year.

A wonderful sanctuary in which to stay.

Peaceful and gorgeous setting.

A great property but not really suitable for the aged , my self at 85 being fit found it hard to move around , wish you well Ray Evans

Fantastic place to say, however beware there is no phone signal at the cottages.

The cottage isn't big enough for 3 people as the main bed isn't a double making it very difficult to get a decent night's sleep

Lovely property with lots of great facilities like the beach and play area.

Only downside was the size of the property for the price point but we loved our stay!

What a wonderful property in a lovely location.

Had something for everyone. Lovely private beach with great walks and views. Property had everything we needed for a self catering holiday. Lots around to do from castles, amazing beaches with Colville a must but you do need to be careful with the path down and back up to the beach. Woolacombe beach is something very special with amazing sand and great for surfacing or just wave jumping. Lovely holiday and would recommend to everyone.

We had a fantastic week in Martin cottage.

The weather was very mixed so we spent a lot of time just chilling out. The setting is absolutely superb and everything is maintained immaculately. Alison (host) was extremely friendly and helpful. The walks around the property were gorgeous and the private beach a dream. We spent a lot of time there with our black Lab. We will definitely go back

Martin cottage was perfect for our needs and we were very happy with our visit.

We have already recommended Widmouth Farm to other friends.

This was the second cottage we rented - for our three daughters to share.

We all settled in their twice for an evening in and like Wren it was perfect. The bedrooms by all accounts comfortable and the bathroom spacious and well laid out. Another five stars thank you! Well done. We would certainly stay again - sooner we hope rather than later. The only concern we had was the speed of vehicles on the road as we turned out onto the road from Ilfracombe to Combe Martin - some fast traffic there! That is no reflection on Widmouth Farm. One just needs to take time and care!!

We arrived a little early but were told that the cottage was prepared and we could go in.

Everything was beautifully presented and exactly as described. The garden and dog excercise field were a real bonus as we had our two small dogs with us. Even the weather was lovely for our stay. Unfortunately we had to leave early as my husband was unwell but we hope to be able to book and return some time in the future. Thank you to everyone.

This is the second time we have stayed here, we love it.

Everything you need and in an idyllic location. Highly recommend.

Beautiful little cottage ideal for 2 people and a dog.

Cottage was spotless on arrival and had everything we needed for a week away. Location is fabulous as it has its own private beach and not too far from a couple of nice places to eat. Would highly recommend the cottage and will definitely be back.

A clean cosy well equipped cottage with it’s own private picturesque cove.

Great place for children with a play area and opportunities to feed the farm animals (geese, chickens, sheep, goats & alpacas). Well situated with easy access to North Devon coast and beaches. Everything needed was supplied. Friendly owners on site if needed. We would recommend for a great family holiday, and would love to go back.

We had a great time here .

Very beautiful setting for a holiday . The cottage was perfect for our needs . The only negative is that we still haven’t received our good housekeeping deposit back yet .

We stayed in Martin Cottage for four nights.

Although small, it had everything we needed for the two of us and our dog and was spotlessly clean. The owners had kindly left some treats for the dog and a towel in case his paws were muddy and some lovely fresh eggs for us from the chickens there. The location was stunning with breathtaking views, a very short walk down to the small private cove or beautiful coastal walks in either direction. The alpacas were delightful and we fed them several times. There’s a small field to exercise dogs which was perfect for our boy first thing in the morning for him to have a quick run. I would have no hesitation in recommending this place for a relaxing break.

States that there was internet access, which there was not.

The single bed had a very soft mattress. The tap for the shower was so tight that it was very difficult to turn on. When I inquired about the lack of the internet the lady that I spoke to was quite terse and difficult.

Nice cottage smaller than expected,main bed to small only 4 foot wide so partner slept in spare room,wi-fi very erratic,shower control very stiff, and a broken chair in kitchen area and also outside,some of the flooring split,apart from this it’s a lovely location.

We LOVED Martin Cottage and the whole farm and beach.

Will certainly stay again

The cottage was beautiful.

The setting was lovely with all the animals having free roam of the land too was so nice to see. For the 3 of us and a dog Martin Cottage was just perfect, everything well presented and clean. The single room door sticks from the inside but when mentioned to a staff member they were willing to address it straight away if needed. Staff would walk past regularly and great our fur baby numerous times which she just loved. The cottages are set hire local to Hele Bay, we didn’t manage to do the costal walk with an 8 week old but would definitely do it when we return. The private beach is a little rocky but is beautiful and very easy to get too, wish we had spent more time there. Overall lovely stay and looking forward to booking up again in the future.

This property has been refurbished to a really high standard since our last stay and is looking fabulous!

Bathroom is a really decent size and the beds were extremely comfortable. The outdoor space is a bonus and is great for dogs. My parents were delighted with their accommodation and the whole property in general.

Fantastic location, we’ll be booking again.

A little info pack about decent takeaways etc would be wonderful, but this is a suggestion only, of course didn’t detract from the holiday at all!

We enjoyed the stay ok and recommend for family with young children as they have farm animals.

Nice walk but not suitable for elderly as has steep hill track path and steps. The bathroom wasn't very clean, and need updating, All windows very rooms were dreadful dirty and not had regular cleaned. Poor WFI, best to go to pubs / Towns instead. Bit pricing though !

We had an email upgrading us to Round barn & we were not disappointed, beautifully decorated throughout & very comfortable.

Nice touches with fresh scones left for us & a doggie towel. Highly recommended. Nice walk to private beach & right on the southwest coastal path.

It was a very pleasant stay at the cottage, although at first we got the wrong one, so one of us had to sleep on the floor.

But it was quickly organized that we got a bigger cottage. There it was a really lovely place to stay in. A nice surprise were all the animals on the farm that you can easily feed or even stroke.

The most beautiful setting and such a bonus having the beach.

Did have some problems parking with a VW van but managed it.....slope was steep and tight. We had a wonderful time here exploring the area for the best kite surfing spots and it was so comforting to come back to the cottage with its lovely hot shower. Hopefully we will be back but will probably need a bigger cottage as gangly teenager needed more space to do lounge!

Excellent location and accommodation but sadly let down by the poor state of decoration and cleanliness of the bathroom.

Snug cottage ideal for couples.

Small enclosed patio area ideal for dogs at the front. Bathroom could do with updating but otherwise very comfortable. Amazing location!

Perfect little cottage on a lovely small farm.

Nice relaxing break.

A most enjoyable home from home experience.

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The only problem we had was a very steep and I mean steep slope to allocated parking place and a very narrow stone walled exit/entrance.

My car is large range rover. It was not a real problem as we were allowed to park in the visitors spaces. However, if we had known in advance could have enquired if there were alternative cottages at the same place, there were some vacant ones whilst we were there so that would have been easier as their parking would have been ideal. Would not have put us off booking as Devon is Devon, hills and all as I found out in Porlock - blimey what a hill. Otherwise great holiday both for the area and accommodation