Yew Tree Cottage

4.2★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

24 Customer Review(s)

Mei
July 2024

“The location of the property is good.”

Some of the basics that you would expect such as spare bin liner and toilet rolls for the duration of the stay weren’t provided. No recycling facility was in place. The living room has a musty smell. The room and sofas could do with a deep cleaning. The beds are comfortable nonetheless.

Some of the basics that you would expect such as spare bin liner and toilet rolls for the duration of the stay weren’t provided. No recycling facility was in place. The living room has a musty smell. The room and sofas could do with a deep cleaning. The beds are comfortable nonetheless.

- Mei, July 2024

We're glad you agree that Yew Tree cottage is perfectly located to explore the beautiful South Hams. As you know the cottage is extremely popular and to meet this demand the carpets and furnishings are 'deep cleaned' before the beginning of each season. We supply all the basics that our guests might require upon their arrival. This includes amongst other things two loo rolls, bin liners a bottle of Prosecco and biscuits. With regard to rubbish/recycling there are clear instructions on the kitchen wall. We hope you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner
Mark July 2024

“A wonderful cottage in a wonderful location.”

Green dragon pub on your doorstep which was fabulous. Small walk to the beach, short drive to coves and other beaches. I can honestly say we had a wonderful week. Beds are very very comfy. I’m 6 ft 4 so sometimes I banged my head but this is a small, old gorgeous cottage. Set in idyllic location. I will use again.

- Mark, July 2024

Thank you very much for your review of Yew Tree Cottage. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
Lucy October 2023

“We had a lovely few days at yew cottage.”

Lovely location, short walk to the beach. The cottage was cosy and comfortable and kept really clean. Our daughter loved the snug and dining room. Just beware that the courtyard is small and not enclosed so if you have a dog you need to pop out with them - not a problem for us. We had a really enjoyable stay.

- Lucy, October 2023
Philip October 2023

“Yew Tree cottage is a cosy and quirky holiday home with everything we needed for our staycation.”

The bed was very comfortable and we particularly liked the snug on the first floor of the property where we could sit and read, It looked out to a field with a lovely herd of cattle. The owner of the cottage very kindly left treats for our dog and ourselves which was a nice touch. would definitely stay here again.

- Philip, October 2023
Belinda September 2023

“A lovely characterful cottage- loved seeing the sheep in the field through the sitting room window and the sea from the upstairs snug.”

Great position opposite the Green Dragon pub - friendly and good pizzas, 1 minute from the village shop with fresh croissants and coffee and 10 minutes walk from the lovely beach at Blackpool Sands and excellent cafe. The cottage was warm and cozy and exactly as described by Helpful Holidays. A very good base for walks along the coastal path. Thoroughly recommend.

- Belinda, September 2023

Thank you very much for your review of Yew Tree Cottage. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
Billy September 2023

“Great place and location we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

The cottage was lovely and cosy. Unfortunately it was a bit dusty and the bathroom was dirty when we arrived, and there was nothing left for us to clean it with which was a little disappointing. The social distancing notices are no longer required and should be removed. Other than that though it was great and would deffo recommend others to stay.

- Billy, September 2023

Thank you very much for your review with helpful comments. We're delighted that you had a great time at Yew Tree Cottage and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Property Owner
Julie March 2023

“We had a lovely stay in Stoke Fleming.”

The only downside to the cottage was the heating at night time. The central heating came on at 5.30pm and went off at 7pm which was not long enough to heat the cottage. This was a problem for us as we had my 80 year old mum with us and we were conscious of her getting cold. Other than that everything else was great.

- Julie, March 2023

We are delighted to hear that you had a lovely stay at Yew Tree Cottage. The heating in the property is set on a timer to go off at 11pm. There is also the option to light the log burner in the sitting room which will soon increase the temperate throughout the property. The thermostat and the boiler will switch itself off until the temperature drops below 21 C when it will fire up automatically and heat the radiators. If in doubt, Helpful Holidays are always at the end of the phone to answer any questions. We hope to see you again at the cottage. Property Owner
Nicola October 2022

“Lovely clean cozy cottage with view out to sea from upstairs snug, and wonderful log burner in the sitting room.”

We enjoyed exploring the local beaches and coastal paths with our dog. In the mornings we popped down to village shop for croissants, and in the evenings walked across the road to the Green Dragon Pub, and also went to Radius 7 restaurant, both very good! Great value for money – we look forward to a return visit, hopefully very soon!

- Nicola, October 2022
Clsire September 2022

“Lovely cottage in a good location .”

Comfort bed, plenty of hot water and fluffy towels . Only negative the cold tap in the kitchen broke which didn’t get repaired during our stay .

- Clsire, September 2022
Andrew May 2022

“Stoke Fleming is a great base and we had a wonderful time in Devon.”

Some amazing beaches all within 20-30 drive and loved having the coastal path to Blackpool Sands literally at the front door, and a brilliant walk to Dartmouth the opposite way. The cottage is very cosy and had everything we needed. Reading in the snug area was lovely. The reason for only 3 stars - and is an important one, is the church is next door, which chimes every 15 minutes 24 hours per day. So for the first 2 days none of our family slept and was very tired. By day 3 we'd had some ear plugs delivered from Amazon and slept much better!

- Andrew, May 2022
Nicola October 2021

“The cottage was lovely and cosy and the welcoming gifts were such a lovely touch.”

I’m not really sure I’d say it’s pet friendly as there is no outdoor space, and when you need to pop out with the pooch through the shared courtyard where the neighbour is most unfriendly to the point of aggressive, it’s not very relaxing sadly.

- Nicola, October 2021

Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry to hear you were unhappy with the courtyard at the property, we do advise in the description 'Dogs must be supervised in the courtyard at all times. Courtyard is for access only.' We hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay. Property Owner
Suzy September 2021

“A beautiful, comfortable cottage absolutely ideally situated in a stunning, friendly village which is perfectly placed to visit surrounding areas.”

- Suzy, September 2021
Nicola August 2021

“It was a beautiful property in a lovely village.”

After a long drive we arrived to a cream tea and dog treats for the dog. The children were also very excited about the sweets that had been left for them. We had a lovely time and will definitely be returning!

- Nicola, August 2021
Natalie August 2021

“Cottage was damp on arrival so heating needs to be on when nobody is there.”

The damp aggravated my son's asthma and also my mother's chest. Also it should be mentioned that the church clock opposite chimes every quarter hour kind of annoying if you aren't used to it when trying to sleep.

- Natalie, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback. The cottage has been fully occupied from the beginning of the season. The heating is set at 21 degrees and programmed to come on at 3.00 pm before guests arrive. The cottage should never be cold or damp and as mentioned in an earlier reply to a review, additional heating and hot water is available at the flick of a switch if necessary. The cottage is close to St Peters church and, as with most churches, the clock strikes on a regular basis. Property Owner
Elaine July 2021

“The cottage is a delightful, quirky building and perfectly in keeping with the Devon countryside; however, it would be good if the description mentioned the low ceilings and doorways.”

My 6 foot 6 husband had a permanent lump on his head and, had we known in advance, we may have looked elsewhere. It didn't ruin the holiday, but would have been good to know in advance.

- Elaine, July 2021

Thank you for your invaluable feedback. We have checked with the owner who confirms that the ceilings and doorways (apart from one) are of standard size and not low to the point where this needs to be flagged in the listing. We have adjusted the description slightly to flag the 1 door leading from the lounge to the dining area as this could potentially be lower and narrower than a standard doorway. Property Owner
Georgia July 2021

“Stayed here for a lovely get away with my teenage son and dog!”

Beautiful location! Stones throw away from the local very friendly pub! And a short walk to a beautiful beach- that we couldn’t access due to having our dog and was during the peak time of no dogs allowed which was unfortunate. Leads to a Costal path is on the front door step! Only downside was one day the master bedroom became ultra infested with flying ants!! Think this could of been an issue before as found a lot of fly and ant spray in the cupboards- maybe this needs to be looked into for future bookers! Another minor downside was there was no cupboard space for storing food, there is a huge selection of plates and glasses- maybe way too much? Having to store our food heaped onto the kitchen sides made it feel incredibly cluttered which was a shame, maybe a cupboard or 2 being empty would of been nice just to have things put away. But these to me were minor- I would stay again as the property was just wonderful overall.

- Georgia, July 2021
Christine June 2021

“This is a comfy cottage and the cream tea that greeted us was a lovely thought and a great way to kick off the holiday .”

The location was good and we found parking close by. Although we didn't use the fire I can imagine it's amazing when light and would make the room lovely and cosy on a chilly evening. We did however use the little snug room upstairs every day . It has pleasant views and is light and airy. The only downside we found was having absolutely no where to sit outside and in warm weather it really is needed. Even just a good up chair would be good . This would not impact on the elderly gentleman given the distance between the properties. Overall an enjoyable stay and would be happy to recommend.

- Christine, June 2021
Sarah April 2021

“We had a wonderful week in this gorgeous little cottage.”

Well appointed & comfortable. Lovely touch of cream tea & prosecco waiting for us. Beautiful big log burner to curl up in front of. Blissfully comfortable bed & bedding. A*

- Sarah, April 2021
Georgie December 2020

“Lovely, well-maintained, warm and cosy cottage in a delightful part of the country.”

Just 10 minutes from the beach & 50 yards from a great pub.The village shop served coffee and croissants and everything you need. We had such a wonderful time, thank you so much.

- Georgie, December 2020
Jo September 2020

“The cottage was smaller than expected but comfortable & clean.”

Quirky rooms at added to its character. Everything was available as needed dishwasher, washing machine etc. It felt slightly damp but managed to get the central heating to work, just once which made it cosy. We would have used the log burner but there were no logs available. Ideally situated for walking, sight seeing & touring the area.

- Jo, September 2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. The thermostat is set at 21 degrees and the cottage should never feel cold or damp. If required, additional heating and hot water is available at the flick of a switch. Logs can be purchased from either from the village shop 100 meters from the cottage or from the garage at the top of Dartmouth, by Lidl. We're glad that you enjoyed your holiday and hope to welcome you back next year. Property Owner
Lyn September 2020

“Whilst the cottage was very comfortable and we found the rooms very clean there were a couple of points that we would like to make you aware of: 1 You stated there was a courtyard, but we were not aware how small and unusable it was, also on arrival, there was a note asking us not to use it, but to enter and leave through the front of the cottage.”

So this mean't that we had nowhere to sit outside at any time. 2. We were eating in, due to present restrictions; both floors of the ovens were greasy and it was obvious they had not been cleaned for sometime. 3. We had a problem initially with making the TV work. On reading the Guests manual were followed the instructions and contacted named caretaker and left a few messages for a call back. This never happened, I did eventually get through, and was told that they had not managed Yew Tree Cottage for 2 years? I then tried to contact Sykes, was holding on for 2 periods of 10 minutes, so decided to give up. There were no indoor bin liners and no green bag which was to be provided to facilitate collection of waste. We did enjoy our stay, just felt that these were important points that need some attention.

- Lyn, September 2020

We’re delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Yew Tree Cottage. We have discussed the points raised with the property owner. As stated on the website, the courtyard is for access only and due to the current situation with COVID they are encouraging all guests to use the front entrance to avoid unnecessary contact with neighbours, one of whom is ‘shielding’. They have spoken with their housekeeper in relation to your comments regarding the oven and lack of bin bags, which they are confident was an over sight on this occasion. It is their intention to replace the TV with a smart TV and were sorry to hear you had problems operating the current tele. Old literature has now been removed from the welcome folder. We apologise you were unable to get through to our customer support line, we are currently experiencing very high volumes of calls. Despite the points raised we hope to welcome you back to The West Country in the future. Property Owner
Richard August 2020

“Whilst the cottage was extremely well located and well equipped the overall cleanliness and decoration was disappointing.”

The cottage is need of redecoration and attention paid to cleanliness in areas such as skirting boards, side of cooker and other areas not regularly cleaned. The windows were extremely dirty especially from the outside and do not appear to have been cleaned in an age. There was also a strong odour of not sure what on entering the property but opening the windows helped a little. The rental charge does not certainly reflect the condition of the cottage and until the above has been addressed I would not rent this property again or recommend it to anyone.

- Richard, August 2020

Thank you for your comments. Following a very busy season at Yew Tree Cottage with back to back bookings since reopening in July some wear and tear in relation to the decoration within the property is naturally expected. Due to the close proximity to the sea and the high level of salt in the air the windows do suffer, however they are cleaned regularly inside and out. Due to the current cleaning regime put in place to ensure the safety of our guests this property is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each guest's departure; therefore, some products do have a strong odour which dissipates very quickly after use. We are sorry to hear you would not recommend Yew Tree Cottage, however the volume of bookings shows how popular this quaint little cottage is. Property Owner
Victoria August 2020

“Really lovely location, lovely comfortable cottage.”

- Victoria, August 2020
Pat July 2020

“We arrived to a foisty smelling cottage.”

The previous occupants must have spilt red wine on a rug made of matting. Someone had tried to clean it and there was a big wet patch which really smelt foisty. There was no note of apology from the caretaker. The house is quirky but needs some TLC. and a good deep clean including windows. We didn't think that the property was worth the amount which we paid. Don't think we will use Syke cottages again.

- Pat, July 2020

Thank you for your taking the time to complete your feedback following your recent stay at Yew Tree Cottage. We have spoken with the owner of the property who has informed us that the red wine stain on the carpet was indeed caused by the previous guests. The owners were completely unaware of the fact until their cleaner/caretaker arrived on the Friday morning to clean and prepare the cottage. Given the short turnaround time between guests, the only option was to try to remove the stain using a variety of cleaning products which possibly left the unusual smell and the carpet a little damp. Despite the lockdown period the cottage received a thorough professional deep clean before the start of the season including carpets upholstery and windows (inside and out). In addition to this the necessary COVID disinfection was also carried out. We are sorry to hear that on this occasion our service did not meet your expectations, had you notified us during your stay we would have done our upmost to try and rectify the issues you mentioned. Property Owner

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double and 1 x bunk beds
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room
First-floor snug
Oil fired central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking available 50m up School Road behind Yew Tree Cottage
One small well behaved dog welcome at the discretion of the owner at an additional £30 per week
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Note: Dogs must be supervised in the courtyard at all times
Note: Courtyard is for access only.

The property

Yew Tree Cottage is the ultimate abode for those seeking to be surrounded by the natural beauty of the South Hams district of Devon.

Sitting in the coastal village of Stoke Fleming, this stone-front cottage is ideal for a couple's retreat or a fun-filled holiday with family.

Step inside and discover the sitting room with its inviting pink sofas settled amongst traditional rugs, offering a quirky and inviting aura for you to spend your evenings in relaxing with loved ones.

Also on the ground floor is the kitchen, a modest space with a good range of appliances including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine, wonderfully equipped for all of your self-catering requirements.

Once you've made a tasty treat, head through into the dining room (low door) where you can sit together and toast to a wonderful holiday over an evening of laughter and everlasting memories.

At the end of an action-packed day, seek comfort on the first floor in the form of a double and bunk bed room, providing a wonderful layout for a small family of four or a couple on a romantic retreat.

Also on the first floor you can find a snug area where you can cosy up with a good book or a coffee in the mornings after a refreshing shower in the gleaming bathroom.

While the picturesque local village offers a local store and two pubs, further afield you can find even more adventure; Blackpool Sands provides an award-winning beach with golden sands and plenty of family-fun, whilst Dartmouth offers a historic day out with plenty of landmarks to explore including an active theatre.

Woodlands Adventure park makes a great day out for younger ones and the Dartmouth Golf and Country Club is open to non members.

Salcombe is the perfect place to visit for those seeking a traditional day out in Devon, whereas Paignton and Torquay prove to be popular tourist hubs with their wide selection of attractions from zoos to museums and more.

Yew Tree Cottage is a wonderful base for a holiday encompassed by the coast and countryside of Devon.

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

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About the location

STOKE FLEMING

Dartmouth 2.9 miles, Paignton 10.2 miles, Kingsbridge 10.8 miles, Salcombe 17.8 miles; Torquay 21.5 miles

A village and civil parish sitting within the South Hams district of Devon, Stoke Fleming is a wonderful base for those seeking to explore both the coast and countryside of the South of England. Lying on the shores of Start Bay, this picturesque village offers a wonderful array of amenities, as well as being within easy reach of the many wonders of Devon. The village itself benefits from a Post Office with a village shop where you can gather all of your self-catered necessities, as well as two pubs to choose from whether you're seeking a rewarding beverage after a day of rambling or a tasty treat in the form of a traditional pub lunch. Positioned within the South Hams district, you can expect to find unspoilt coastline, rolling hills and plenty of adventure no matter where you're positioned. Spend a day on the award-winning sands of Blackpool Sands, or simply soak in your surroundings of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its abundance of river valleys, moorland and coast to explore by foot, bike or even boat. Close by is Dartmouth with its enticing history in the form of a 14th century castle and fortress offering views over the estuary and Bayard's Cove Fort, as well as an art gallery and museum providing culture and excitement for all ages. Further along the coast you can find both Paignton and Torquay, providing plenty of attractions all-year-round including zoos, even more history and culture and plenty of delicious eateries to choose from, or spend a day in Salcombe for a truly traditional day out in Devon with its maritime museum and quaint aura. Stoke Fleming is perfectly positioned for exploring all of the delights that Devon has to offer.

Note: Church clock chimes beautifully on the quarter.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The location of the property is good.”

“A wonderful cottage in a wonderful location.”

“We had a lovely few days at yew cottage.”

“Yew Tree cottage is a cosy and quirky holiday home with everything we needed for our staycation.”

“A lovely characterful cottage- loved seeing the sheep in the field through the sitting room window and the sea from the upstairs snug.”

“Great place and location we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“We had a lovely stay in Stoke Fleming.”

“Lovely clean cozy cottage with view out to sea from upstairs snug, and wonderful log burner in the sitting room.”

“Lovely cottage in a good location .”

“Stoke Fleming is a great base and we had a wonderful time in Devon.”

“The cottage was lovely and cosy and the welcoming gifts were such a lovely touch.”

“A beautiful, comfortable cottage absolutely ideally situated in a stunning, friendly village which is perfectly placed to visit surrounding areas.”

“It was a beautiful property in a lovely village.”

“Cottage was damp on arrival so heating needs to be on when nobody is there.”

“The cottage is a delightful, quirky building and perfectly in keeping with the Devon countryside; however, it would be good if the description mentioned the low ceilings and doorways.”

“Stayed here for a lovely get away with my teenage son and dog!”

“This is a comfy cottage and the cream tea that greeted us was a lovely thought and a great way to kick off the holiday .”

“We had a wonderful week in this gorgeous little cottage.”

“Lovely, well-maintained, warm and cosy cottage in a delightful part of the country.”

“The cottage was smaller than expected but comfortable & clean.”

“Whilst the cottage was extremely well located and well equipped the overall cleanliness and decoration was disappointing.”

“Really lovely location, lovely comfortable cottage.”

“We arrived to a foisty smelling cottage.”

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About the location

STOKE FLEMING