9 Malthouse Court

As stated in previous reviews it needs quite a bit of TLC.

Patio seat was broken, the oven was dirty and the microwave is rusty. Outside entrance and courtyard is tatty. Downstairs floor needs a good wash. Location excellent.

Great location in watchet.

It's set in a quiet complex. Unfortunately the living room smells of dogs and the floor was filthy. You could see dog paw prints in the dirty floor. I had to go to the local shop to buy floor cleaner,a plug in air freshener and some fabric freshener. After vacuuming It took 3 washes of the floor before the water was clean. The rug was disgusting, covered in dog hair and stains and smelt terrible. No matter how much we sprayed the settee the smell of dog was awful. There are stains in the carpet though out the property. The garden furniture was ready for the bin. This could be a really nice place if it had a proper cleaning and maintenance. I wish I could be more positive about the property but I can only say what we found.

The cottage was in a perfect location and was extra safe being in a gated area with convenient free parking.

It was wonderful that we could also take our dog. Our only criticism was the VERY bright light right outside the property that was extra sensitive to movement so went on and off all night disturbing the sleep of the person in the front room. Would be good if this could be turned off - or don’t forget to bring good eye shades!

The cottage itself was clean and well presented on the whole with everything we needed for our stay.

As mentioned by others, the outside area could do with some TLC. The garden furniture was past its best.I also agree with others that the microwave was less then inviting. The owners were very helpful when we queried about the bin store code but we still couldn't get in even with the help of another property owner.

Aug 11th - Aug 16th 2025, Excellent location in middle of the town parking was a worry - we asked for permit but we got a parking ticket☹️ Beds was comfortable and the bathroom and down stairs loo was lovely and clean.

Sofas needed a hoover as we was covered in dog fur when sat on them and the floor needed a good clean as well. We couldn’t find where the rubbish was located and the bike shed was locked. I give this place 9/10.

It’s a beautiful little cottage & the location was perfect for the weekend we wanted.

We loved Watchet. We were disappointed that the floors & carpets weren’t clean & don’t feel the owners are making the best of a lovely place. Feel overall it needs a bit of tlc. Also, whenever we’ve stayed with Sykes before there’s always been a little welcome pack which is a simple, nice touch. However, check in was easy, car park space great, location fabulous & we loved our stay. Just hopefully providing some constructive feedback for the future. Thanks for a lovely weekend.

Property is in an ideal location in the village with several walks, pubs, activities and the train station a short walk away.

The cottage is basic and we knew that when we booked but it looks tired with weeds growing in the courtyard and around the entrance. There was also a smell like someone had not cleaned spilt milk up. We scoured the kitchen bin which helped but it needs a good deep clean of the soft furnishings. I also had to clean the kitchen cupboards which were tacky and had food stains on them. It is almost as if the cleaner does a basic clean when it needs a deep clean. The beds were clean and very comfortable. Some blackout blinds would be a good addition but we did travel in summer. The toaster didn't work which when I texted the owner she sorted straight away which we were thankful for. Overall a good cottage which could be amazing with a little tlc. Reasonably priced and a superb location.

Great location and parking included comfortable cottage everything needed for holiday stay

Brilliant location, right in town centre.

Nice comfortable cottage, comfortable bed and good shower. Flooring was dirty, needed a good mop, sweet and crisp papers down side of sofa. Mould in bathroom and where bathroom had been leaking unrepaired damage to sitting room ceiling. Courtyard really needs some TLC, dead plants, rust stained walls, not inviting at all. Kitchen very basic and toaster not working. Washing up liquid and soaps all watered down (just means you use twice as much!!) Did enjoy our stay but too many niggles to recommend or return, all easy little fixes that by looks of other feedback have been mentioned before and ignored. What could be a gorgeous property is a neglected property.

The location and free parking make this an ideal holiday base.

Watchet is a great little historic village with place to eat and drink. The actual accommodation does have some off putting features. On arrival at the front door the door mat is in half and worn out, the front door is in need of a repaint. Entering the house there is a strong smell of dog. The wooden furniture is falling apart and we had to screw on one of the table legs to make it safe. The wooden floor is dirty. The micro wave is rusty inside and the turn table does not work. There are no oven gloves or surface cleaning products. The tv volume changes during viewing. The rear patio area is horrible a dead plant a rotten wooden shelf and grotty paint work. The bed is very comfortable. The bathroom needs a shelf. The shower leaks and there is mold next to the toilet, water has leaked through to the down starts ceiling. This accommodation could be so much better with a bit of tlc and a good clean. First impressions are very off putting, it is clear that the maintenance of the court yard is none existent.

Perfect location in the centre of the town, free parking was great as it could be quite costly without that.

The cottage was very clean and the beds were super comfy. Great facilities if you want to cook meals (although we ate out mostly. Totally enclosed so we knew our 2 dogs were safe. Will definitely return

Lovely location.

Excellent for local amenities. Needs some extra care taken on cleaning and a lick of paint. Shower leak needs fixing as it looks as though it will cause issues for the ceiling pretty soon. Otherwise a nice stay.

We loved our stay at the cottage,Perfect position for the shops etc.

We will be back again and we would stay at the same Cottage. Parking was a big plus free and very near to the Cottage.

The cottage is a good size in a very good position in the village.

It is very close to the harbour and all the shops, pubs and cafes. The car park is right next door and the permit was arranged by Ruby with no problems. We had a lovely stay and found it very comfortable, especially the big bed. The outside area is small and could be made much more welcoming with a few tweeks, new furniture, plants and maybe some soft lights. We had an issue with the kitchen tap being very loose but Ruby did all she could to get it sorted. Would definately recommend number 9 to others. Communication with Ruby was very good and found her very helpful, thank you x

Great little cottage but for a couple of small details.

Blackout blinds to keep out light and heat would have meant I could sleep during our stay in the hot weather. Some fans for the rooms would also have helped. Windows don't open very much which added to the heat. We paid for a weeks parking as no communication as to whether our free parking has been organised. As I say small things took the edge off an otherwise nice cottage.

It was lush to stay We would definitely stay again, I’am thinking of booking the same place in November Many thanks Paul caswell

The accommodation was great.

The location was quiet but very convenient for the town centre. The only problem I had was I could not open the front door from inside, I had to get my husband to do it every time. Guess he had the knack. The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom smelt a bit due to lack of ventilation but it was not overpowering. Overall we had a great stay and would stay here again.

Perfect position.

Lovely little yard, always careful to wash down the tiles after my doggie. Problems with no hot water, resolved with help from owners. Needs info in the pack re boiler/hot water and switches. Couldn’t work the microwave. Nothing in the info pack. Had the knowledge to google the info. Info should have been in the pack. Easy access re gate and door key. Shame the central court yard wasn’t better maintained could have been a lovely feature. Should make it clear to park in market car park for the cottage though the permit covers the 3 local car parks. Overall lovely stay though with friendly locals and helpful owner. Lovely little cottage. These things had little effect on our stay, they are the sort of things I would like to know if I was the owner

The property was exactly as described in the listing.

Small but perfect for what we needed. The location is in the centre of Watchet so great for walking to pubs, shops and dog friendly beaches. There was also a nice little market in Sunday.

Everything we expected - we had a lovely time in this cottage.

Only problem was the issuing of a parking ticket for which a permit was requested. This was quickly sorted out with the host and resolved amicably.

We had a lovely stay.

The place has everything we need and is perfectly sited. All the information left was brilliant and we had no problems finding anything.

On arrival the cottage looked lovely ,unfortunately there must have been someone there before us with a hairy dog as there was quite alot of hair about and the cottage smelt of dog, also both the upstairs and downstairs toilet seats need fixing as they are loose.

The fridge was broken ,they did order a new one but unfortunately didn't arrive until Thursday (near the end of our stay). Apart from these things we had a lovely stay and would definitely return if the above concerns were sorted .

This is the second time we have hired the cottage.

The cottage was clean and welcoming. I had a fast response to a query I had about the WiFi. I can throughly recommend the property

Accommodation was lot small than picture lead me to believe.

Fridge/freezer was much too small for self catering. Needed more cupboard space. And could do with general refresh

Lovely bed and nice location

Compact living space.

V good location, with bonus of parking. Hanging rail fine for a weeks worth of clothes. Dinky courtyard, with seating, perfect for a small dog. Enjoyable stay.

Property was lovely and had everything needed.

The cottage is located very close to Harbour, shops, pubs and cafes with included parking adjacent.

On arrival the cottage was clean and had everything we required. There was a welcome pack of tea/coffee etc which was nice for the first brew before we visited the well stocked Co Op which is only a 2 minute walk away. The Bed was very comfortable as were the recliner settee's downstairs. We had a very relaxing break and would happily return to the property and Watchet.

Ideally situated in the heart of the town and very close to car park.

Parts of the property felt a little unloved. A clothes airer and basic cleaning items would have been appreciated. The beds were very comfortable. We found Watchet to be a friendly town with plenty to keep us entertained for the week. Super location for fossiling.

This house is basic, grubby and overpriced.

There is a water stain on the ceiling with paper hanging down, black mould round some of the door and window frames, kitchen chair seats are dirty, mugs are tea stained, cushion covers are soiled and marked, the pillows on the beds are stained brown and need throwing away, the duvet is stained with blood, the bin area has tea drips on the cupboard and bin, the walls are marked, the carpets are dirty and the heated towel rail hasn’t seen a cloth for a long time. A used plaster needs removing from the bedroom radiator. Even the information file had grubby finger marks on it! We couldn’t clean anything even if we wanted to as no materials were provided - at least a bottle of loo cleaner is surely a basic requirement! There are no shelves in the bathroom for toothbrushes, shaving gear etc and there isn’t an airer or line (retractable for the courtyard £5 from Wilko, Dunelm etc). Towels got wet, we got wet in the rain, nowhere to hang anything. Owing to the small courtyard with its very high walls little daylight came into the lounge area so we had the lights on most of the time. A couple of lamps would have helped and given the place a bit of atmosphere, and a rug in front of the sofas would also have made it a little more ‘cosy’. Oh, and ten minutes spent weeding the small courtyard would have made it a slightly more inviting. Some of these things could have been reported in the visitors book, but there wasn’t one eg both toilet seats are wobbly and need tightening up. I’m afraid we shall not be returning.

the house was lovely clean and comfortable the o ly bad thing being the courtyard garden was so dirty the chairs and walls having bird poo over them you couldnt sit out there

The house was OK but also a bit disappointing.

With a few very simple tweaks it could have been so much better. We were surprised that there was no washing machine, I know the description of the property didn’t say there was one but we assumed there would be. Also there is no wardrobe in the bedroom. There are no baking trays in the kitchen which was quite an inconvenience. The cleanliness of house could have been better.

The house was very comfortable and had excellent internet connectivity (which was important to us).

The owner was very helpful and pleasant. Some of the previous reviews mentioned that the double bed was uncomfortable but this has now been replaced and was a very nice, good quality bed. The house is small for a family of four, and the one thing we would have appreciated was a washing machine. However, that aside, it was a lovely place to stay for a few nights.

We never went on holiday so I can't answer your questions, my husband was too ill in the end to travel as having not had confirmation from yourselves regarding the parking situation added to his anxiety levels.

So we didn't get a holiday yet again. Thanks for nothing Skyes.

What a quiet, peaceful cottage in the heart of Watchet!

We had a thoroughly good holiday. The cottage was ideal for us, despite some previous questionable reviews! We know that there are to be some updating of facilities being done soon. Apart from a thicker mattress needed on the large bed, everything was ok and didn't cause us any problems. There are a couple of little things needing sorting, such as a new washer on the shower hose/shower head connection, a few more plates and glasses would be helpful, as some of them were chipped or cracked. But we managed. There needs to be some proof of parking permit now that it is done electronically through the council. When we arrived, we weren't sure if a permit had been allowed, but thanks to Hazel, we were soon given texted proof of parking and were able to claim back the amount we had paid. We enjoyed it so much, we hope to visit again next year.

We arrived at the property and first impressions were good.

Upon closer inspection we realised there were no wardrobe or anywhere to hang clothes. This is not ideal for a family of 4 staying for 1 week. The plug hole in the bath is blocked so water struggled to go down. We even bought some liquid to put down the plug hole. It's that dirty even the liquid couldnt clear the blockage. This was the same in the kitchen sink. The reception for the TV in the lounge was rubbish. We ended up having to switch the TV off because of the reception. The court yard at the back is disgusting. There are weeds and the chairs are full of moss. We didn't sit out once. The carpet on the stair case is filthy dirty. The double bed is so uncomfortable. The mattress is flat. This needs replacing. We have only been here 3 days and it's really not going well. We paid a lot of money and even the basics are not adequate.

On a positive note, the property was clean…kitchen and factilities all immaculate…bedding, towels and bathroom all clean, but unfortunately that’s where the positive feedback Ends….

.Putting the key through the door, was like walking into the black hole of Calcutta!!!! Living room was really dark, not like the pictures online!!!!! Sofa was the most uncomfortable I have sat on!! Bed was uncomfortable, to the point I ended up taking painkillers for the last couple of nights!!! Patio area was disgusting!!! Weeds coming through the paving, seats were filthy, as was the table!!! So disappointing that we couldn’t even sit out after a full day of sightseeing!!! Surely it wouldn’t take much to tidy the outside area up!!!…Also no permit left for carpark, and had to chase this up with the local point of contact, who to be fair did sort it out strsightaway!!!! I won’t be returning to this property!!!!

Nice cottage tucked away in a gated courtyard.

Ideal base for village amenities and for seeing the area

Good Morning , we made the decision to leave 4 nights early and drive home yesterday mainly due to the huge disappointment with the bed in the accommodation.

The mattress was in poor condition and had sunk in a number of places so you could feel the metal slats. This should have been a relaxing holiday but it made it impossible to have a good nights sleep. There was also a huge lack of storage - just a few hangers on the wall and some cumbersome drawers - which meant living out of a suitcase. Overall we were very disappointed and it was very different to the advertising photos. The extra star given was for the overall friendliness of the lovely town and dog welcoming establishments

Internet password wouldn't work.

Patio furniture old filthy & inadequate.

Well appointed cottage in ideal location for local services and great as a base for exploring Somerset and North Devon.

Some of the kitchen items had not been cleaned properly I had no parking permit

It would have been helpful to have instructions for the heating having arrived on a cold wet December night!

Issue with the gate resolved quickly but we were locked out the night before and were lucky a passerby knew a resident who was able to let us in. The milk and wine were appreciated as were the cleaning supplies.

A little gem in a perfect location.

We had a minor hiccup with missing car park permit but this was resolved very quickly, and instructions for the central heating would have been helpful. Nonetheless the accommodation was perfect for us and our two dogs and we have already booked again for next May and have recommended to others.

Parking is in an unsecured public car park, on a first come first served basis.

A Permit left at the property allows for free parking. Malthouse Court is difficult to find, especially in the dark, as it is not actually on Swain Street (which is the main road through Watchet). Access & parking is via the large public car park, behind Swain St. A Small terraced house, quite spartan but warm, clean & cosy. It has thin walls & you can hear your neighbours. Watchet is a lovely place to stay, with great pubs & restaurants, and the house is very conveniently placed for all amenities.

We were very pleased with our accommodation which was clean and very comfortable and also well equipped It is extremely well located by the central car park for which you must pay daily but having paid on arrival before we entered our cottage we were surprised to find a free parking pass inside our accommodation which would have saved the £25 parking charge we paid for the week

had to leave on the wednesday due to illness not covid wife wanted to go home

the cottage is in a wonderfull spot in the centre of watchett parking easy wine and milk a nice touch small back yard could do with some tlc the interior of cottage was well kept but the cleaners should pay some attention to lounge kitchen floor but the above did not spoil our break

Loved the holiday.

The cottage was well placed in the town. The cottage itself was a little tired, small things spoilt it such as chipped breakfast bowls, freezer door not secure and general cleanliness inside the property.

Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location!

Watchet is a lovely little harbour town and ideal for exploring the Somerset/Devon coast, the Quantock Hills and Exmoor.

There are a number of pubs and cafes but due to Covid we only visited one preferring to cater for ourselves. The cottage is well equipped and maintained. The one thing missing in our opinion was an airer for drying damp dog towels or clothes - we were caught in heavy rain one afternoon and found it difficult to get things dry.

Really lovely cottage, great position, well maintained and such an easy booking and access process.

Thanks!

We booked 9 Malthouse Court after deciding the family needed a break - we didn’t regret our choice of location or the cottage - our two small dogs settled very quickly and the rear enclosed small yard was perfect for their late nightly needs Watchet is very dog friendly (made such a fuss of in two of the local pubs that they lead us back on their evening walks!

) and they loved the outof season beaches A bit early for the steam trains (should have checked) but a good excuse to return and would happily book no9 again

Unfortunately the break was ruined by the weather.

Storm CIARA crashed in. Can't do anything about this. However the fact that the TV had no reception for 4.5 days did not help. Paul, the housekeeper arranged for an engineer, but he did not turn up. When he eventually got someone to attend, we had main TV channels only. Paul gave us 2 bottles of decent wine as an apology. A nice touch as he doesn't own the place. A loft aerial is not good enough, obviously. The premises are small, but ideally situated in central Watchett. Pubs and restaurants within an easy stroll. There is no view from the cottage whatsoever, a solid brick wall from the lounge, and a close building from the bedroom. The cottage was spotlessly clean and well equipped.

It would have been nice to have had instructions left about the heating, the television, and microwave etc.

The cottage was fantastic.

Everything was spot on..Only had a slight issue with the double bed once in it it was very comfortable for us it was just a bit low and as we are quite tall it was was a bit awkward to get out of it in the morning. But that said we loved the cottage.

Fantastic, cosy and welcoming holiday home with excellent views, shops, pubs and restaurants close by.

We had everything we needed and with the added bonus of a reliable bus service and steam railway within walking distance we were able to visit many places of interest. We enjoyed many walks through the village lanes, round the harbour, and over the coastal paths.( An ideal location when you don't have a car.) Watchet is a friendly, clean and lovely place with plenty to explore. We certainly weren't disappointed!

Lovely cottage and very near the harbour and shops.

Would defiantly come back and also recommend to friends. Didn’t want to leave

A lot smaller living space than shown in pictures but ok for 2/3 people maxium.

Courtyard space very small.

Lovely clean cottage.

In a lovely secure area.

the cottage was of a very high standard,well stocked with everything you would need for a self catering beak.

positioned right in the centre of watchet with easy access to everything available in town.