Guests say
Guests consistently praise the well-appointed and beautifully located Hope Cove Cottage for its comfort, cleanliness, and proximity to local amenities and coastal paths. The thoughtful touches by the owners, such as extra blankets and a well-stocked kitchen, contribute to a delightful stay despite occasional weather setbacks. The property's garden and views are frequently mentioned highlights.
Reviews frequently mention the property being clean and well-presented, indicating high standards of cleanliness that contribute positively to the guests' experience.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views, proximity to Hope Cove, beaches, and coastal paths, making it an ideal base for exploration and relaxation.
Guests find the property comfortable, with mentions of well-furnished living areas and extra touches for warmth and comfort, although a few comments suggest minor improvements could be made.
The property is well-equipped with a good selection of amenities, especially in the kitchen. However, a few reviews suggest that some aspects of the property could benefit from updates or repairs.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident in the provision of extra blankets, firewood, and dishwasher tablets. While gifts like fresh flowers are appreciated, they are personal touches and may not be a consistent offering.
About this property
This seafarer’s retreat on the South Devon coast provides an exceptional base for coastal adventure with family or friends. Situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you’ll love hiking, bike riding and sightseeing in this spectacular part of the world. It’s just 17 miles from the riverside destination of Dartmouth, and the vast Dartmoor National Park is 15.5 miles away for inland excursions. The property itself is an enchanting base with its own enclosed garden and space for six guests to feel truly at home.
The property is all laid out on a single-storey with three bedrooms, one king-size and two doubles, and there’s one en-suite bathroom and one family bathroom just a few steps from the front door. Indoor/outdoor living can be enjoyed from the lounge/diner, two connected rooms each offering French door access to a lovely balcony space. Loungers and a bistro set on the balcony make space for relaxed drinks in the morning or evening, whilst the outdoor dining table at the bottom of the garden is the place to be for al fresco mealtimes. Stepping back indoors, the cushy seating set opposite the TV/DVD invites you to spend the evening relaxing with a favourite film on.
Hope Cove is a spectacular Devonshire village with two sandy beaches, Mouthwell Sands and Harbour Beach (both 0.5 miles), both with seasonal lifeguards for safe swimming and surfing days in the summer. There’s a village pub offering refreshments and a quality restaurant on the water’s edge. The village is perched on the South West Coast Path, a long-distance route for hikers or cyclists. Follow the clifftop walkway up to South Milton Sands (1.5 miles) to admire crystal waters and the instantly recognisable Thurlestone Rock. In the opposite direction, Salcombe (4.5 miles) is well worth a visit, especially for those who wish to get out on the water on a sailboat, kayak or SUP board.
Accommodation
Nearby points of interest
- Bantham Beach
- South Sands Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Burgh Island
- Dartmouth Castle
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
- Plymouth Gin Distillery
Reviews (19)
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Mrs Rumsey
Lovely time spent in Hope Cove. Great views from the garden. Nice walk to the Cove. 2 spacious lounges. A good size garden. 2 bedrooms I would say not really doubles as limited space.
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Mrs Richards
Filthy cottage, needs a thorough deep clean and all repairs need to be undertaken . Local Original Cottages office did not help at all. I will never use this company again. In total I spent 6 hours of my holiday cleaning, waiting to be put through and then speaking on the phone, sending photos of the dirt to the company, all to no avail. The local office were not interested, dismissive and gaslighted me. My complaint must have been passed on by them to the cleaning company as I was contacted directly by the cleaning supervisor who blamed the owner. Shocking treatment of paying customers - if you are charging £1200 for a week out of season then you should ensure that the property is clean. You will see I have given a one star Trust Pilot Review. We were travelling with 2 toddlers and my husband has very serious health issues - but on arrival after a 9 hour journey we had to clean the place ourselves. Basic standards of hygiene that can be found in any budget high street hotel or even a campsite were not met. If your staff member at the local office had dealt with this properly then all this could have been avoided. Awful service. Will never use Original Cottages again.
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Miss Atherton
The bungalow is in a lovely quiet location, beautiful countryside and sea views with the benefit of off-street parking. Nice walk down into the cove where there is a good selection of places to eat and drink. Car park in the cove is not cheap so if you can walk down and back it will save some money. Property could do with a little updating in places, but it is comfortable, spacious and reasonably well equipped.