Guests say
Hayway Cottage in South Brent, Devon, is praised for its cleanliness, well-equipped nature, and friendly owners. Guests enjoyed the peaceful wildlife garden and found the location ideal for exploring Dartmoor and the coast. The welcoming touches, such as homemade cakes, were appreciated, though one review mentioned a steep driveway and unexpected sheep in the garden.
The cottage is consistently described as very clean, with multiple reviews affirming its tidiness and well-kept condition.
The location is highly regarded for its proximity to local beaches, Dartmoor, and National Trust properties, although one review cited the driveway and nearby sheep as minor inconveniences.
Guests found the cottage comfortable, mentioning efficient heating and a blissful shower. The peaceful garden also contributed to the overall comfort.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the well-equipped kitchen and useful information provided for walks. However, one review mentioned early morning disturbances and confusion about rubbish disposal, slightly affecting the score.
While guests appreciated the homemade cakes and local advice, as gifts are not consistently mentioned across all reviews, it is not guaranteed that such thoughtfulness is a standard offering for all guests.
About this property
Hayway is located in South Brent village on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and contains 1 bedroom that sleeps up to 2 guests. The property is spacious and has a garden and is situated within an excellent location in Devon.
There are plenty of local walks from the property including onto the moor and is only 30 minutes drive away from the South coast and the SW Coast path. Totnes is 7 miles and Salcombe 18 miles away. South Brent village has several shops some of which are open 7 days a week. There is also a pub, a pharmacy and cafe.
Located on the Southern edge of Dartmoor, England is the charming village of South Brent. This village is packed with history which dates back to the Bronze Age meaning that many hut circles, enclosures and barrows are found on the high moorlands. On Brent Hill, ruins of an ancient building and windmill remain, thought to date back to around 1790. The village is within the boundaries of Dartmoor National Park, with several shops and pubs in the village centre. Nearby is Pennywell Farm which is only 3 miles away, Totnes Castle which is 6.1 miles away, Wrangaton Golf Club 3 miles away and Dainton Park Golf Club can be found within 10 miles of the village.
Accommodation
One bedroom with a double bed and single bed.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
First-floor sitting room
Electric central heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, kettle, toaster.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Electric Vehicle Charger available to use.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Rear garden with lawn, wildlife pond and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and smoking.
Shop and pub 0.3 miles.
Note: On the grounds of the owner’s house.
Visitors are asked to park on the public highway until they have ensured that their vehicle is not damaged by potential grounding on the access driveway.
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
- Dartmoor Prison Museum
- House of Marbles
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Bantham Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Burgh Island
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hind
Reviews (9)
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Mark
Sally and Anthony were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed visiting National Trust garden & spending time on the beautiful South Hams beaches. The EV charging facility was a boon, it would be great if more properties had this facility. We would definitely return again
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David
The driveway is a total nightmare. Itâs very steep and you have to turn very sharply in to it from a narrow lane. There was no mention of sheep in the field directly behind the property that belonged to someone else who we found wandering around what we thought was solely our garden doing gardening and feeding the sheep. This was quite disconcerting. The owners woke us on the day after we arrived banging around in the garage which was under our bedroom quite early and unfortunately my girlfriendâs birthday. They were going on holiday and getting prepared. Rubbish had to be put behind owners property not in the bins outside our property which seemed strange. South Brent is a good base for a holiday in Decon but the actual property is not very convenient due to issues above.
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Michael
The owners, who live next door, are welcoming but not intrusive.