Guests say
Ohope Barn in Kingsbridge, Devon, is a well-received holiday rental with a picturesque location and a variety of amenities. Guests have praised the property's comfort, the well-equipped kitchen, and the beautiful garden. The local pub and scenic walks add to the charm of the stay. While some guests noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the overall experience is reported to be enjoyable with a welcoming atmosphere.
The property has received mixed feedback regarding cleanliness. Some guests reported cobwebs and a lack of freshness upon arrival, while others found it clean and tidy. The presence of a dirty grill and unclean areas under the bed were noted, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness, proximity to local beaches, and a friendly village pub. The scenic views and easy access to coastal paths contribute to a positive experience, although some guests mentioned the need to drive to various destinations.
Comfort levels are generally high, with guests appreciating the spaciousness, comfortable beds, and well-equipped living areas. However, some guests mentioned issues with hard beds and insufficient hot water for all guests, as well as noise from creaky floors affecting those in downstairs bedrooms.
Facilities are well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and a lovely garden. The property offers a range of amenities, but some guests experienced issues with maintenance such as squeaky floors and a leaking tap. The lack of a guidance folder for local information was also noted.
The property has shown thoughtfulness through the provision of a welcome hamper, which was appreciated by guests. However, it is important to note that such gestures are not guaranteed and may vary with each stay. The inclusion of baby/toddler-friendly features like a stairgate and high chair also reflects consideration for guests' needs.
About this property
This delightful barn conversion is located in the small village of Ringmore, near Bigbury-on-Sea, on the southwest coast of Devon. Just a short stroll from this wonderful cottage is the South West Coast Path and Challaborough Beach, a sheltered cove with a fine sandy beach in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The homely interior of this holiday home includes many period features such as the oak flooring, high apex ceilings and exposed beams. Set in a reverse-level layout, the ground floor comprises of two well decorated bedrooms, including a double with ensuite shower room, a twin bedroom and a refreshing family bathroom, decorated with pastel blue colours. Head upstairs to discover the open-plan living area which is separated on two levels. The kitchen is neat and well-appointed for cooking family meals, with a luxury Corian worktop and light grey units combining for a contemporary look. With ample seating for all, the sitting area is a comfortable spot for everyone to gather to enjoy some family games or a DVD, with the fire from the stove to keep you toasty. The final double bedroom can be found of this level, benefitting from an en-suite shower room with Jack and Jill access to the living area. Open the patio doors and step into the spacious garden, with plenty of lawned areas for the children and dogs to play while the BBQ sizzles in the background. The garden has been recently landscaped & a patio laid with reclaimed York stone, source from a cathedral renovation project - It enjoys a slightly elevated position which allows for views down to Ayrmer Cove & the sea. The newly built garden cabin is for owners use, but guests are welcome to use the cabin to store items such as bodyboards, buckets & spades. There is also excellent WiFi coverage in the garden, via a separate WiFi code (which is displayed in cabin store). Walk down to the Cove and spend hours on the beach, building sandcastles, surfing or sunbathing if the weathers nice. With the South West Coast Path being right on the doorstep, this Ringmore cottage will be perfect for keen walkers and coastal lovers. If you can bare to tear yourself away from this beautiful location, then the character towns of Modbury, Salcombe and Kingsbridge are all within easy reach, whilst Plymouth and the Dartmoor are slightly further afield, but well worth a visit. A superb cottage for a memorable family holiday by the sea.
Situated within the South Devon aonb, the little village of Ringmore is located in a stunning coastal position with the outstanding cliffs and the sandy beach of Bidbury Bay just being a mile away. Within the village there are thatched cottages, a 13th century pub, Journeys End Inn, a stocked shop and Post Office. The South West Coast Path passes through the village with three different pathways leading down to Ayrmer Cove and Challaborough Bay.
Accommodation
Reverse-level layout.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x first floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
First floor open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburner.
Utility.
This property sleeps 6 adults plus 1 baby (in cot).
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Range cooker and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky and DVD player, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot on request, highchair and stairgate available upon request.
Off road parking for 2 cars only, if there are more cars there is parking on the road by the church which is a few yards away.
Lawned garden with furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Beach 0.8 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Burgh Island
- Dartmouth Castle
- Bantham Beach
- South Sands Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
- Plymouth Gin Distillery
- Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
Reviews (21)
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Helen
Lovely garden and very dog and toddler friendly, step up on patio was signed clearly. I did clean the rubber on washing machine but kitchen facilities were excellent.
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Joan
Garden was lovely but, step down onto patio blended in so we all fell down step, it looks like one flat patio but itâs not. needs to be painted or yellow strip, stairs the last step blended in with wooden floor, so again we missed last step. No toilet holder in downstairs toilet, down stairs bedroom with onsuit no where to put stuff, no shelf.
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David
We had a problem with central heating which was fixed on the same day via the agent. The only minor downside was the people noise from the creaky floor above our downstairs bedroom. Overall very good.