Lower Culvermead

20 Customer Reviews

• "This is a beautiful propery with spacious rooms."

  It is tastefully decorated and the bed was very comfortable. The kitchen is well equiped and we cooked several meals in the large kitchen. The owners left a lovely bunch of flowers to welcome us to Lower Culvermead. There is plenty of hot water. There is a small enclosed courtyard garden which our pet enjoyed. The cottage is sited in a quiet location very close to Tavistock, which is our favourite side of the moor. So that was brilliant! Our visit was in October and we noted that the central heating and bathroom towel rail is controlled by the owner, so you cannot just put it on if you feel chilly, or showering outside of the programmed settings. The owners advise that you text them if you wish the heating to be put on outside of its usual settings. During our stay the heating was on for 2hrs in the morning and 4hrs in the evening. The range was not in use. We thought that the range would make the property really warm during the winter months. There were no instructions on how to use it and it looked as though it had not been used for a long time. There were a couple of oil filled radiators for use if you felt chilly. We managed fine, as the central heating once on, was very warming. Our preference is to be able to control the heating, especially if you holiday during colder months. Although in the summer this would not be a consideration. We missed not having a brush and dustpan to easily sweep up crumbs etc from the kitchen, rather than having to use the vacuum. We enjoyed our stay and Rupert was very friendly and accommodating.

  Reviewed by Lou4.4★Sep 2024

• "We have stayed in many cottages through the years and we agree that this one goes to the top of our list."

  It is beautifully appointed, roomy, warm and comfortable and the owners went out of their way to see that all went well. We spent much of our time sitting in the spacious and light kitchen with its big table. It is a bit off the beaten track but the surrounding countryside is beautiful and the nights are so quiet. There are lovely walks and a field across the road where one can sit for afternoon tea or to watch the sun set. The market town of Tavistock is nearby and worthy of many a visit for eating and shopping. For a peaceful holiday, we would highly recommend a stay at Lower Culvermead. Leslie and Bill September 2024

  Reviewed by Leslie5.0★Sep 2024

• "Superb cottage it had everything you could wish for."

  Including sky TV for those rainy evenings. The owners where extremely helpfull too. The field you can use is massive and reasonably secure for your dog exercise. Words can't explain how loverly this place is. A perfect quiet retreat

  Thank you for your lovely comments. It was nice to meet you and so glad you enjoyed your stay. Maybe see you again one day! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karl5.0★Sep 2024

• "Very large lower floor part of house Which across from a little lane as a ..."

  Very large lower floor part of house Which across from a little lane as a field where you can can sit ant relax aswel as a small court yard , We only saw the hosts a couple of times , and the they were pleasant people who would quite happily help with anything you needed Our only down side was the tv in the lounge was not a good picture but they had left us notice of the issue and there wa a second one in the bedroom The main issue was the shower screen was so small water went literally everywhere Other than this we enjoyed our stay very much

  Thank you for your feedback. The guests who stayed just before you had a mishap with the shower screen unfortunately and we could not order and replace a new one in time for your arrival. This will be rectified next week when the house is empty for a few weeks. sorry this created a problem for you. The TV is also going to be replaced. Was lovely to meet you. Claire Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Jun 2024

• "Due to both suffering bad colds we had to cut our visit short , however we were very satisfied as everything is of a high standard, We were left alone but Claire was just a phone call away ."

  The amenities are excellent and cleanliness is very good. Tavistock is a lovely traditional town with a good choice of restaurants , our JR dog was made welcome in most places and loved the field opposite . We will certainly like to return one day.

  Reviewed by Malcolm4.4★Jun 2024

• "The most spacious holiday home that we have ever rented."

  We would have liked more contact with the owners. The only time we spoke to them was a few minutes before departure.

  It was a shame we did not meet you both until the end of your stay. Usually we bump into our guests much more, but as we like to respect people's privacy, we don't go out of our way to say hello! Glad you enjoyed the space our property offers. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Wil3.8★Jun 2024

• "We had, despite the weather, a lovely weekend With lovely accomodating family hosts wiho gave us top tips on places to eat, walk and visit We would love to return and visit this lovely part of west Devon again- we will bring some sunshine so we can enjoy the lovely courtyard!"

  Reviewed by Cressida5.0★May 2024

• "Nice people who own the place easy to talk to a nice couple"

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★May 2024

• "We really enjoyed our stay at Lower Culvermead, It is in a very quiet location surrounded by beautiful countryside but only a few minutes drive to the Blacksmiths Arms which does delicious food and the local shop which provides all the essentials."

  Tavistock and Dartmoor are just down the road. The cottage is really spacious, clean and comfortable with everything you need , The highlight is the walled in courtyard which is a real suntrap and perfect for having a glass of wine in the evening(or any other time of day!!) . The owners are really lovely and cannot do enough to help if you have a question. I would definitely recommend this cottage and we will certainly go back.

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★May 2024

• "Thank you so much for a lovely stay for me and Bruno (cocker spaniel)."

  We had a lovely time. The cottage is excellent, spacious, comfortable and has everything you need for a stay away from home. Loved the little courtyard and the bedroom was a delight with the super comfortable bed. Lovely field just across the road for exercising the dog but not totally secure so couldn't run off the lead A great base for exploring the area. All in all an excellent place to stay. Would not hesitate to recommend and would love to come back again.

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★May 2024

• "A little gem of a property, deep in beautiful countryside yet close to Tavistock."

  Perfect as a base for couples wishing to explore all this area has to offer. The cottage is warm, comfortable, and very well appointed. Claire and Rupert excellent hosts.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Apr 2024

• "The cottage was warm and welcoming when we arrived."

  It was very comfortable and met all our expectations. The owners were very pleasant and helpful during our stay. We would definitely stay again!

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Nov 2023

• "Both Claire & husband, who live above were friendly & helpful."

  Plenty of hot water, bed very comfortable, very spacious & quality furnishings. A few things needed attention & brought these to the owners attention, felt comfortable doing this. The washing machine is in fact a washer/dryer,

  Reviewed by Fiona4.4★Oct 2023

• "Lovely property, super owners who were really helpful."

  Considering this is a brand new property for this year, we were very impressed, loved it!! And so did our golden lab Rocky

  Reviewed by Katie5.0★Sep 2023

• "We have just spent a glorious week at Lower Culvermead, a property that dates back to the 1400's."

  Set in rural Devon countryside it is an escapists dream, no planes, no over-bearing road noise, just perfect peace. We took our dog, Fergus, who took full advantage of the field, permitted access with the booking The property itself is capacious consisting of large lounge, well-fitted kitchen , a beautiful bedroom with a good sized en-suite. The decor of the whole property is of a high standard. Our feeling was of a trip back in time with all the luxury of modern conveniences. Our favourite part of the property was the secluded courtyard, which is a real sun-trap in the afternoon. The garden room is cool and comfortable, a great place to sit and read. The owners, Claire and Ru are friendly and approachable, they have created a wonderful holiday let, situated off the beaten track, nevertheless it is a property well worth the visit. We are already making plans to return

  Reviewed by Richard Brian5.0★Sep 2023

• "We had a great stay at Lower Culvermead ."

  Claire & Rupert were great hosts nothing was too much trouble . The bed was very comfortable & good shower , plenty of hot water . Lots of crockery & so many cupboards , large fridge/freezer. The courtyard & garden room was delightful as was the field opposite to relax at the end of the day . Exactly as the pictures state . Not much Wi-Fi but no problem . Narrow lanes but then didn’t have any traffic - silent & very peaceful . Heard the owls in the night . Tavistock is a great town. 7 days brilliant sunshine

  Reviewed by Janette5.0★Sep 2023

• "We had a lovely stay at Lower Culvermede, thank you."

  The rooms were well proportioned and the decoration was modern in a historic setting. We have ordered the same duvet for our own bed earlier today. The property had everything we needed for the week with the added bonus of the field opposite to throw a ball for our dog. The weather was changeable so we didn’t make use of the private courtyard, but I imagine it would be good for breakfast. The cottage is well placed to visit various places in Devon and Cornwall. There were lots of leaflets and we particularly enjoyed Buckfast Abbey, walks on Dartmoor, dog friendly beaches, Boscastle harbour (we visited Tintagel Castle previously), and we had a good lunch at Royal William’s Yard. Tavistock has a few dog friendly cafes and was very handy for shops. Next time I visit I hope to visit all the lovely churches in the area.

  Reviewed by Joyce5.0★Aug 2023

• "This was a comfortable, spacious cottage which made an ideal base to explore the local area."

  I was grateful to be able to charge my electric car there, too. I wish I could have stayed longer!

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Aug 2023

• "The setting was lovely and the cottage was very cosy, perfect for a short break."

  The use of an open field right opposite the cottage is brilliant for your pet to stretch its legs.

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Aug 2023

• "This was a fab place to stay and recharge lovely clean , tidy ."

  Everything you needed to make your holiday stressless and comfortable The field across the road would have been lovely to sit it on the bench had the weather been kinder Rural but so close to tavistock,which was a great place to walk around , with its unique shops and fabulous panni market .

  Reviewed by Dawn4.7★Jul 2023

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