Guests say
Jasmine Cottage in Devon is praised for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful location, ideal for exploring South Hams and Dartmoor. Guests appreciate the proximity to local pubs and the peaceful setting. Some concerns were raised about parking, dog security in the garden, and minor maintenance issues, but overall, the cottage offers a comfortable and homely stay.
The cottage is consistently described as clean, with specific mentions of its spotless condition. However, a few minor comments about wear and tear suggest room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its beauty, tranquility, and convenience for local walks and visiting nearby towns. The challenging parking and narrow lanes are noted but do not detract significantly from the overall positive reception of the location.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a powerful shower and good heating system. Some guests mentioned issues with bed comfort and a deep sofa, indicating slight room for improvement in this area.
The well-equipped kitchen and powerful shower are highlights, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a broken extractor fan, loose doorknobs, and the need for garden gates. These comments suggest that while facilities are generally good, there is a need for attention to maintenance.
While guests mention a 'goodie box' and a welcome parcel, there is not enough consistent information about the provision of gifts or their impact on the stay to accurately score thoughtfulness. It should be noted that such gifts are a bonus and not guaranteed.
About this property
Nestled in the charming village of Tuckenhay, South Devon, is this lovely terraced cottage set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Jasmine Cottage has three bedrooms, one king-size, one double and one twin, on the first floor, each comfortably furnished with good storage and a wide selection of books for holiday reading. A family bathroom offers the choice of a bath or shower over with an attractive coral and white tiled design. The ground floor has a cosy sitting room with two leather sofas, luxurious chaise longue and a flat screen TV, the perfect place to relax and unwind after a busy day sightseeing. An attractive brick fireplace houses a woodburning stove. The kitchen has wooden units and rainbow feature tiling with a dining area seating six people, a lovely spot to enjoy a home-cooked meal, and a dresser packed with popular board games to play afterwards. There is a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer in the utility room plus separate WC and wash basin. Outside, there is a terrace and a raised patio with table and chairs, so you can sit out and enjoy the afternoon sun with a refreshing glass of wine.(may not be suitable for young children) Off-road parking is available for two medium-sized cars, with a terraced garden at the front. You can walk to the River Dart from the cottage, with two riverside pubs within walking distance and wonderful river and country walks on your doorstep. Beaches at Slapton and Blackpool Sands are a short drive away and Woodlands Park provides fun for all the family whatever the weather. The nearby historic towns of Dartmouth and Totnes offer plenty to do with Dartmouth Castle being an interesting place to visit, as well as boat trips, shops and cafes to enjoy. Jasmine Cottage is the ideal retreat for families and small groups of friends looking for a coastal location.
Totnes is a market town and civil parish in Devon, England, situated near the River Estuary. The town is a thriving place which offers many local attractions, including music festivals, art galleries and theatres for entertainment. With a range of local pubs, restaurants and shops to enjoy. History states Uther Pendragon and his brother arrived in Totnes to claim back the throne of Britain from the warlord Vortigern.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double and 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC.
Downstairs WC with wash basin.
Kitchen/diner.
Living room with woodburning stove.
Utility.
Oil central heating, woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with surround sound and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, high chair and stairgate available.
Off-road parking for two medium-sized or one small and one large car.
Tiered front lawned garden area and rear level and steep raised patio area with furniture (unsuitable for children).
Two well-behaved pets are welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.8 miles and pub 0.3 miles.
Note: Care must be taken with children on steep rear terrace.
Note: Care when entering and exiting the terrace due to narrow entrance.
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hind
- Burgh Island
- Blackpool Sands
- Bantham Beach
- South Sands Beach
- Shaldon Beach
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
- House of Marbles
Reviews (19)
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Peter
Little niggles are: Saggy single beds. Bad for someone with back trouble. Two broken sash cords in rear double bedroom making it impractical to open the window. Black mould on the inner lower frames of the upper sashes of the bedrooms. A deep main sofa. Uncomfortable for short people.
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Joanne
Surrounding neighbours lovely friendly people. Pretty gardens. Two great pubs both within walking distance. Great base to explore surrounding areas. Slight improvements could be made on cleaning and some tired and worn towels and bedding probably needs replacement ( non of this affected our stay but feel worth a mention) Have thoroughly enjoyed a very relaxing short stay. Thank you
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Peter
Our main objective was to meet up with family in the area and take advantage of the local countryside and eateries. We walked the dog to the Maltsers Arms a couple of times which did not disappoint! The food and service was excellent. It was mentioned in the details that parking may be a problem (tight) and so it proved to be as we had an SUV which took quite a bit of care to negotiate the tree. Pity that the gardens front and back were not fully dog secure as it would have been quite easy to achieve. One issue I need to point out is that on the third day of our holiday I noticed that someone had let himself in to the garden and was putting a 6 foot fence up in the garden, which reduced its size by 10-15 feet, between the house and the property behind. I approached the guy and asked him for an explanation. He said he had been asked by the property owner behind to erect the fence and he couldn't say any more!! Neither Sykes or the owners of the property we were staying in had communicated to us that this was planned to happen. POOR!