Strawberry Bank - Pipistrelle
ID: S684764
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Strawberry Bank - Pipistrelle is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and thoughtful touches, particularly for dog owners. The property boasts a hot tub and secure dog exercise area, with guests appreciating the peaceful location and the welcoming, helpful hosts. The cottage is well-equipped for a family stay, offering a restful and peaceful break.
Reviewers consistently mention the high standard of cleanliness, with one guest noting the absence of any trace of previous pets, indicating meticulous attention to detail.
The property's location is appreciated for its tranquillity and convenience for exploring Devon and Cornwall, with guests enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Guests find the beds extremely comfortable and the overall accommodation very comfortable, suggesting a high level of comfort throughout the property.
The facilities, including a hot tub and wood burner, are well-received, though one guest suggested the addition of more serving dishes, indicating room for improvement.
While guests express gratitude for the host's helpfulness and the property's dog-friendly features, there is no mention of gifts, so it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in terms of gifts.
About this property
Bridgerule 2 miles. Resting in the village of Pyworthy, near the amenities of Bridgerule in Devon is Strawberry Bank - Pipistrelle, a contemporary, three-bedroom barn conversion. Enjoying a stylish interior with vaulted, beamed ceilings, state-of-the-art appliances, and a pet-friendly patio with a private hot tub, the home makes a wonderful base for a family getaway, also offering access to a communal, on-site gym and sauna. Benefit from off-road parking before heading through the front patio and into your new abode. Be welcomed by a handy utility room, offering the ideal space to dry off your four-legged companions after a day of adventure, with a wall-mounted dog hairdryer on offer. Also within the Utility area is a shower room with shower, basin, and WC. Continuing through to the chic living/dining room, where you can lounge in front of the woodburning stove and dine as a six. Located down a step is the sleek, fully-equipped kitchen, where you can rustle up delicious meals, ready to enjoy outside on warmer days, or light the barbecue and enjoy an alfresco affair, before spending the evening in the indulgent hot tub. When sleep calls, select between three well-appointed bedrooms, including a super-king-size and a twin both with with zip/link features for flexibility, and a ground-floor king-size, all serviced by a contemporary ground-floor bathroom. Come morning, head to the on-site gym for a workout, before a refreshing time in the sauna, ready to explore the coast and country of Devon. Enjoy a relaxing break at Strawberry Bank - Pipistrelle. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1126534 & 1129088, together sleeping up to 14 guests.
This charming village, which is located across the Tamar River, has a play area for kids and a tavern that serves real ales. With several wonderful walking and cycling routes, this is a great base for exploring the neighbourhood. The nearby town of Holsworthy has a lot to offer, including a tennis court, swimming pool, and beautiful park with a bowling alley. The market square is surrounded by a wide variety of historic stores, bars, and cafés in the town centre. A little further away is the well-known seaside town of Bude, which offers something for everyone: wonderful beaches for lounging and making sandcastles, rockpools to explore at low tide, and cafes from which to take it all in. Take the coast road north to see the lone lighthouse perched above the water at Hartland Point, or enjoy a donkey ride or a stroll down the picturesque Clovelly's steep, cobblestone village street (no cars permitted) to the port and tavern far below.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x mezzanine super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x twin with Smart TV (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request), 1 x ground-floor king-size (zip/link, can be a twin on request) with Smart TV.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Ground floor shower room with a shower, basin and WC.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Shared gym and sauna
Central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, dog hairdryer, coffee machine.
3 x Smart TVs, WiFi.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Hair dryers in all bedrooms.
Stairgate available, travel cot and highchair available by prior arrangement, cot linen is not provided.
Dedicated parking for 2 cars and up to 2 more vehicles on site, on request.
Enclosed patio, furniture, barbecue, hot/cold dog shower, and hot tub.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (with a charge of £25 per week for the 2nd dog).
There is an enclosed paddock for dogs, an external dog shower and pet towels can be provided, dogs should be on a lead except on the patio and dog paddock.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 5 miles, pub 2 miles.
Note: There are some low beams in the upper bedrooms.
Note: Neither of the super-king-size bedrooms are enclosed by doors: one is a mezzanine arrangement, the other is approached via a dedicated staircase.
Note: There is a step down into the kitchen.
Note: Guests can book the use of the sauna and gym.
Note: there is a fenced lake on site accessible by a gate: please take care
Nearby points of interest
- The Castle Bude
- Launceston Castle
- Summerleaze Beach
- Launceston Steam Railway
- Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
Reviews (8)
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Kim
Step into the kitchen needs highlighting as my mother fell down it, All blends into one. Just lacks the little touches to make it a 10 out of 10.
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Shuna
The standard of cleanliness, appliances and even beautiful scents in the rooms was stunning. We are looking to book again asap. Our dogs were well catered for- exercise field for them enclosed was a bonus! Sitting in the hot tub at night, when we turned off the bubblesâ it was pin drop quiet- such a tonic away from our fast paced life- fab! The perfect relaxing week, thank you!
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Linda
It was very tastefully decorated and the enclosed patio and hot tub were really nice. It was very peaceful area and the paddock for the dog was brilliant. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a restful peaceful break.