Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the charming, well-equipped cottage in Otterton, highlighting its cosy atmosphere and suitability for dog owners and walkers. The garden and conservatory are praised, and thoughtful touches like welcome treats are well-received. Some concerns over parking, traffic noise, and occasional maintenance issues are noted.
Reviews consistently mention the cottage being exceptionally clean, suggesting high standards of cleanliness are maintained.
The location is praised for its walking opportunities and proximity to local amenities, though some guests mention traffic noise and parking difficulties.
The cottage is described as cosy and comfortable, with some guests finding the seating and beds to their liking, while a few found them less comfortable.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and thoughtful amenities. However, some guests experienced issues with maintenance such as a leaking kettle and a broken lock.
Guests often mention the thoughtful touches like welcome treats and local information provided, enhancing their stay. While these gestures are appreciated, they may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
This partly thatched, Grade II listed cottage is located in a pretty terrace beside the village green in Otterton. With charming original old features and modern style, this is excellent accommodation for small families or couples. From the street, open your front door into the spacious kitchen with traditional range as a feature. Snuggle up beside the log burner in the comfy living room, which has glass doors through to a sunny dining room. Both these rooms can open to the garden on a sunny day. Head up the stairs to a delightful romantic double bedroom with a four poster bed, and a twin which has the handy option of converting to a big double bed. The south facing garden is enclosed, with a seating area and steps leading you up to terraced lawns where the elevated position gives you peaceful views over the church and village. The village is a typically pretty, tranquil Devon one where you will be welcomed at the pub and shop. Otterton Mill is a fascinating place to visit, with its working mill, restaurant, bakery, shop and occasional events. Explore the nature reserve on the banks of the River Otter and you may spot a wide variety of birds or if you are lucky, wild beavers who have been reintroduced. Head down to the Jurassic Coast at Ladram Bay's pebble beach, or the elegant seaside town of Sidmouth. For city attractions, Exeter has everything you could wish for. 11 The Green is a wonderful base for exploring this beautiful and peaceful region.
Set back from the coast among the rolling green countryside and wooded valleys of beautiful East Devon, this pretty village with its collection of traditionally thatched roofed cottages is straight from a picture postcard.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x four poster double, 1 x twin (can convert to super king double).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, basin.
Downstairs kitchen.
Sitting room with a log burner and double sofa bed.
Conservatory/dining room.
Electric Central Heating with log burner.
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, TV with freesat DVD, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available on request, Parking is usually available on a quiet road nearby.
Enclosed garden.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome,there is a charge for the second dog.
Sorry no smoking.
Pub less than 1 mile from property.
Note: Electric car charging is not permitted at this property.
Nearby points of interest
- Powderham Castle
- Beer Beach
- Shaldon Beach
Reviews (44)
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Jo
I live only a few miles away and as a carer for my husband, who has dementia, I've found this a lovely spot to relax and have a break, but be nearby in case of emergency. The cottage is so cosy, perfect for cold winter nights, in front of the woodburner. I had a couple of visits to the pub, bought delicious food from Otterton Mill, did lots of walking, but mostly enjoyed just being able to relax and unwind, and feel so at home. Thank you!
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David
Itâs a great place for walking and enjoying the local countryside. The mill with its shop are on your doorstep and the pub is just a few yards down the road. We hope to be back soon
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Michael
Otterton itself is a delightful village with the River Otter next door. We enjoyed our stay but our rating above was lower than that commensurate with the rent pricing for a two week stay The cottage is quite small with low ceilings, which are part of its charm. The back bedroom is quite cramped with minimal storage. The conservatory is a really good space for meals and a veritable sunshine trap. There were quite a few issues that affected our stay which can be remedied with a little investment. LIGHTING The LED lights in the kitchen were inadequate and cooking was done in the gloom. Upgrading lights and including undercupboard/over cooker lighting would be a BIG help. I would suggest just investing longer term in inbuilt kitchen ceiling lights to illuminate properly. The front bedroom was gloomy too and would benefit from an upgrade. Also front door entrance light would benefit from being wired in and not battery dependent. WASHING MACHINE On arrival one cycle option was faulty as was the drier. Over the stay the available cycles reduced and I think we were only left with one. As the washer/drier had been fault for a while this should have been replaced earlier and was an inconvenience as we had brought fewer clothes expecting to wash these during the stay. CONSERVATORY BACK DOOR The lock was broken on arrival but Jerry sorted this out quickly - many thanks Jerry. LITTLE OCCASIONAL TABLES The three occasional tables were fragile and rickety - it would be better to have some tables that were more robust and suited to the job of supporting cups and teapots. We probably would stay agin but only if the cottage received the modest investment it deserves.