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Robyn Cottage

(Ref. 967311)

Otterton, Devon Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • lovely (55)
  • village (36)
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89 Customer Reviews

  • "We had a lovely stay at Robyn Cottage."

    It is warm, comfortable, well equipped and beautifully clean. We were always able to park right outside. The safe, enclosed garden was great for the dogs. Otterton is a fabulous village. The riverside walks are a complete joy. Both the pub and the mill have great service, fabulous food and a welcoming atmosphere. The only downside was the renovation work going on next door. It started at 8am every day. We would have preferred to have known about this and given the opportunity of rebooking. I had finished cancer treatment 2 days before our stay and needed lie ins. Once this has finished we would definitely give Robyn Cottage 5 stars.

    Oh no, this is awful, I am so sorry. I wish I had known as I could have done something about it. The chap next door had assured me that any noise will be made when guests are out and he is very nice and would have worked round you. I was under the impression that most of the noisy work was done a few months ago. I do hope you will come again one day and we can make it up to you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane4.7Nov 2024

  • "We had a lovely stay at Robyn Cottage."

    It is in a beautiful area with good links to lots of places to visit, many of which were recommended by the hosts. The cottage was well appointed and comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Would visit again.

    Reviewed by Victoria4.4Oct 2024

  • "Robyn Cottage is a really lovely place to stay - very cosy, very comfy and well furnished with everything we needed for a pleasant week in Devon."

    The location in the middle of Otterton is perfect, with a local shop, pub and the mill all within walking distance. The garden was great to sit out in on the good days, and we made use of the fire on the chilly evenings. Lovely welcome to find wine in the fridge too! Only thing to be aware of - parking is on-street, which is to be expected for a small village like this, and the road can be quite busy. It's all explained in the listing and by the lovely owner, Lesley! There's a bus stop right next to the front door though, which is incredibly useful for trips over to Sidmouth or Budleigh / Exmouth - buses are hourly throughout the day. Would definitely recommend a stay in Robyn Cottage if you're visiting this lovely part of Devon!

    Thank you for your great review. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Sep 2024

  • "Although the cottage looks spotless in-between the cushions on the sofas it was full of dirt dust and hair otherwise it was ok."

    The shower was electric and not a very good one I'm 6'2'' tall and had to bend right over to wash my hair. Robyn cottage is in a lovely little village with a good pub and a community shop which is open most of the time also a mill shop and cafe serving excellent food. We enjoyed the walks along the river and coast and our dog was welcome everywhere. Overall a good experience.

    Oh dear, I am very sorry you were unhappy with a couple of things. We shall certainly do something about checking the sofa. The shower is one of the best electric showers you can get (Miras) and we have always had excellent reviews regarding the shower. Maybe you had it set to Eco, or maybe the head was adjusted down to minimum when you used it. I have always felt that electric is more reliable than through the taps. Please note there is also a very good quality hand held shower on the bath tap that you can use through the hot water system with a long flexi hose. So hopefully everything is covered. PS.We even have a hose pipe in the garden with hot and cold for showering off dogs. I am very pleased it didn’t ruin your enjoyment of the village and surrounding areas, and the rest of the cottage. Property Owner

    Reviewed by David3.1Sep 2024

  • "We found the cottage to be clean, tidy, cosy, comfortable and well equipped."

    With bonus of enclosed garden for our 2 small dogs. Some great walks near the cottage, our favourite being along the river behind the mill. You can walk to the coast on the river path. Couple of really great National trust near by. Plenty of pretty villages and towns to visit. Plus dog friendly pubs. A very good fish and chip shop in next village, only 5 mins drive from cottage. The wooden stairs are a little steep, typical style for a cottage, which may be difficult for those with mobility problems. We will definitely go back as there is so much to see.

    Reviewed by Tracey4.7Sep 2024

  • "Wow Robyn Cottage what a beautiful little house in a fantastic location."

    A charming home full of character with a lovely enclosed cottage garden. It's a shame we had to come back home a week wasn't long enough in this little gem.

    Ahh that’s lovely. So pleased you enjoyed yourselves. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Kerry5.0Sep 2024

  • "Beautiful cottage in a gorgeous little village."

    Owner has above and beyond to make sure everything you need for your stay is provided.

    Thank you for a lovely feedback. Regards Lesley Property Owner

    Reviewed by Diane5.0Aug 2024

  • "Cottage was exactly as described."

    Perfectly located for places of interest around South East Devon and having a local pub 3 minutes walk away. Add to that Otterton Mill only 5 minutes away. A great low level and interesting walk along the Otter River to Budleigh Salterton. Plus a generous welcome pack from the owners.

    Reviewed by Lawrence4.7Aug 2024

  • "We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage."

    Very friendly locals. Everything we needed was provided and Lesley the owner checked we were settled in and then left us to our holiday but was on the end of the phone if needed. The cottage is fully equipped. Great shower. Constant hot water. Lovely walks from the doorstep. Would highly recommend. Loved this cottage

    Brilliant- I love to hear that everything was just right for you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lynnade5.0Aug 2024

  • "A lovely cottage in a beautiful village and location."

    The cottage is cosy comfortable and provides everything you need and more. We would love to stay there again and so would our dogs!

    Reviewed by Glenda4.7Jul 2024

  • "What a delightful cottage!"

    It had everything we needed and it's location was perfect. It was so handy for the dog walks and the village shop and pub. A lovely peaceful garden too. The owner was very helpful on arrival and she had thought of everything her guests might need . We'd certainly go again. Otterton itself is a perfect little village .

    Thank you for your lovely comments Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anne5.0Jul 2024

  • "A very welcoming, cosy and comfortable cottage in a great location with everything you need for a home-from-home stay."

    The pretty, enclosed garden with a super view of Anchoring Hill is a perfect spot for dogs to enjoy. Walks, a pub, shop and lovely Otterton Mill are all on your doorstep. Ideal for a peaceful Devon holiday.

    Reviewed by Anna5.0Jun 2024

  • "Beautiful cottage."

    Super garden for dogs and sitting in enjoying the sunshine. Lovely walks nearby Excellent location for visiting the seaside resorts

    Reviewed by Suzanne5.0Jun 2024

  • "We really enjoyed our stay it was a lovely cottage and the location fabulous would definitely like to return"

    Reviewed by Carol4.7May 2024

  • "We really enjoyed our stay at Robyn cottage, shame the weather wasn’t better but you can’t have everything."

    The area so quiet and peaceful even with the work going on next door, the gentleman was very concerned about the lime/cement which landed on the doorstep and door he cleaned it off several times hopefully still ok. Attempted to light wood burner with help of u-tube but gave up ? Logs too damp plus not ever used a wood burner before. Thank you for your lovely welcome gifts which were much appreciated will definitely recommend and hopefully return.

    Ahh so pleased you had a good time in Otterton. It’s certainly a lovely village. Thank you for your great feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gail5.0Apr 2024

  • "Liked the cottage, enclosed garden was great, nice village, nice welcome pack ..."

    Liked the cottage, enclosed garden was great, nice village, nice welcome pack ,no issues with cottage at all, the only thing we could take issue with is the £30 per dog charge, I realise you state the fact when booking and I agreed to this, however we get nothing extra for this charge ,you do not charge 2 adults £30 each to take their children so why charge us for our dogs ,they take no more to clean up after than children

    Reviewed by John5.0Apr 2024

  • "A lovely cottage - beautifully furnished and decorated, well equipped and a great garden."

    Excellent service and a lovely welcome pack on arrival. Would definitely recommend.

    Thank you for your lovely comments. We are pleased you had a great time. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tracey5.0Mar 2024

  • "Robyn Cottage was a delight to stay in."

    Warm and cosy even on colder days. The kitchen had everything you could possibly need, the bathroom a good size bath and excellent shower. The bedrooms were very comfortable with good mattresses and linen. For warmer days there is a secluded garden .

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Mar 2024

  • "We had a lovely time at Robyn Cottage, it was lovely to be able to park right outside the front door ."

    The cottage was extremely comfortable and warm, the welcome pack was really appreciated, the lovely enclosed garden was greatly appreciated by both us and the dogs. Would highly recommend this cottage. Thank you Lesley for making our stay so special

    I'm so pleased you had a good time and thank you for your feedback. Very much appreciated. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0Mar 2024

  • "We had a wonderful few days spending both Christmas and for my husbands 90th birthday surprise."

    This was our third time this year at Robyn Cottage as we find it warm and cosy. We are now looking forward to our next time in the Spring.

    I’m so pleased everything went well for you, especially on such a memorable occasion. Looking forward to you coming back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joan5.0Dec 2023

  • "We had a delightful week at Robyn Cottage."

    The cottage is lovely, clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. The welcome pack was indeed welcome. Otterton itself was fab with the well stocked community shop and we indulged at the Mill more than once. We were prepped for the predicted storms and weather so it didn't dampen our fun. The cottage is so cosy! We love the area, reliving childhood memories in Exmouth and Budleigh, while exploring Sidmouth too. It was refreshing how dog friendly everywhere was, so I think ours had a pretty good break too.

    Reviewed by Clair5.0Oct 2023

  • "What a lovely holiday, Robyn Cottage is perfect, clean, everything you could possibly need, lovely enclosed garden, which was ideal for our two dogs, and an awesome shower!"

    ! Otterton itself is a lovely village, great little shop, a pub that does great food (always best to pre book), Otterton Mill is fantastic, good food there too. Lots of local walks, about 3 miles along the River Otter to Budleigh Salterton, also the fields at the back of the cottage are ideal for dog walks. For days out, there is Exmouth, we took a cruise up the river ex which was nice, Sidmouth is walkable, well worth a visit. Bicton Botanical gardens is a 5 minute drive & is a must. We will hopefully be returning late next year, Thank you to Lesley the owner, who is not obtrusive, but only a phone call away if needed. Mark & Kim 17th-24th June 2023.

    Thank you Mark for your excellent review. So pleased you had a good time. Mmh think I need to try the walk to Sidmouth - as you suggest, it’s not that far. So that’s three beaches you can walk to, not two - amazing. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Mark5.0Jun 2023

  • "Lovely cosy cottage with everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in the pretty village of Otterton."

    We appreciated the incredibly comfortable king sized bed and roomy sofas to stretch out on while watching Netflix, as well as the attractive garden full of birds and bees with its fabulous view of the hill. Highly recommended. We hope to book Robyn Cottage again.

    That is wonderful Anna. Thank you for your lovely review. We love our little tardis cottage very much and it is such a joy to hear how you and other people have enjoyed your holidays there. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anna5.0Jun 2023

  • "This is our 2nd stay at Robyn Cottage."

    Great location, well equipped, clean and a lovely secure garden. Otterton is such a picturesque village with the bonus of village shop, pub and Otterton Mill which is a must. Lovely walks for our dogs. Would recommend.

    Reviewed by Maggie5.0Apr 2023

  • "Very nice cottage with everything you need."

    Comfortable, very clean and well decorated. We managed to park outside the cottage all the time. It is on a coastal bike route which is convenient for walkers. The owner is very helpful.

    Reviewed by Cherry5.0Feb 2023

  • "The beautiful cottage was in an ideal location to venture out around the area."

    Easy walking distance to local shop, pub and local mill which was a great tourist attraction. The beds and bedding were all high quality and the kitchen was fitted out with everything you would need for a holiday. Lovely garden for the dogs and guests to sit out in. Really cosy at night with the log fire burning. Would definitely recommend.

    Reviewed by Sian5.0Feb 2023

  • "It was a lovely cottage with all facilities but what made it really stand out for me was the added extras that you don't get with other rentals."

    The generous welcome pack, cleaning products and even more than one toilet roll! It felt like home from home and it was so comfortable to come home to after exploring all the wonderful coastal towns and beaches. Would highly recommend and would certainly look to come back.

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0Feb 2023

  • "Lovely comfortable cottage."

    .very clean .. lovely enclosed garden.. nice village .. could always park outside .. it was fully equipped .. and a really nice welcome pack on arrival .. can not fault anything ..

    Reviewed by Jacqueline4.7Dec 2022

  • "A lovely clean cottage, with everything you needed, would definitely return"

    Reviewed by Christine5.0Sep 2022

  • "Lovely comfortable cottage, easy parking outside on road, perfect enclosed garden to sit out in and for our escape artist dogs."

    Reviewed by Barbara5.0Jul 2022

  • "Lovely cottage equipped with everything you could want in an ideal village for visiting East Devon."

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Jun 2022

  • "Excellent cottage at the end of a distinctive village a few miles from the sea."

    Have stayed here before and want to stay again next year. Very clean, up to date and well presented. Small garden at the back for breakfasts of teas with seats and a small table. Plenty of kitchen equipment for cooking with a decent sized freezer on top of a fridge.

    Reviewed by John5.0Apr 2022

  • "Garden furniture needs replacing."

    Otherwise perfect.

    We are very happy to hear you had a good holiday. We are sorry to hear you were not happy with the garden furniture. All furniture is less than 3 years old and is of very good quality. The cedar wood love seats were treated last year. We appreciate it's not matching furniture but it is all of good, durable high quality which is suitable for a garden that does not have anywhere to store furniture during the winter months. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michael4.1Apr 2022

  • "Lovely cottage."

    Tea, milk, biscuits and a bottle of wine were very kindly left. A nice welcome. The cottage is near the local bus stop. Very useful for getting to Sidmouth and Exmouth. We ate at the Kings Arms great food and very dog friendly. We walked down the river to Budleigh Salterton and caught the bus back. To finish with a cream tea at the mill. In fact the cottage is perfect and all you could wish for in location. We are already looking at dates to return.

    Reviewed by Lynn5.0Apr 2022

  • "First impressions on walking into the lounge was WOW it felt so homely and comforting."

    There was everything available in the kitchen you could wish for.There was a Welcome Pack on the kitchen table tea, biscuits and a bottle of wine also there was milk in the fridge so we were able to have a cup of tea before unpacking the car. The beds were very comfortable. Although we didn't use the garden with it being cold I can see in the warmer months sitting out there in the evening. Housekeeping excellent standard.

    Reviewed by Ian5.0Mar 2022

  • "We had a lovely stay in Robyn Cottage."

    The cottage was very clean and very well equipped. The enclosed garden is wonderful for anyone with dogs (or children). We really enjoyed ourselves and hope to go back soon. The walks nearby are beautiful, and we were lucky enough to have the week with the best weather so far this year!

    Reviewed by Patricia5.0Mar 2022

  • "All you need to know about a holiday property is does the description accurately reflect what you find, what are the things that can’t be described."

    Most importantly therefore, yes, the property and all the kitchen utensils were perfectly clean. Did everything work? Yes, and better we heard from Lesley in advance that the hairdryer didn’t so made alternative arrangements. Better than that, although we actually took a bag of our own logs and kindling, there was a good supply at the property, useful as the weather was a bit damp for our week. Other incidentals that visitors might like to know, at the time of our visit, the village pub, the Kings Arms, was open everyday serving decent food and importantly, four well kept cask ales and there’s a community shop, open for essentials. Information on everything else, walking and local attractions for example, of which there is obviously plenty of both, is found elsewhere.

    Reviewed by Paula5.0Feb 2022

  • "A beautiful property in a lovely area Lots of super touches especially for our dog Treats on arrival were much appreciated No drive but we still managed to park in front of the house We had poor weather but still managed to enjoy ourselves."

    Very cosy especially with the fire

    Reviewed by Annette3.8Feb 2022

  • "A beautiful well equipped cottage."

    Everything you could want was provided. Beds very comfortable and bed linen of extremely good quality. The little extra gifts in the kitchen a nice surprise. Very much appreciated!!

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Jan 2022

  • "Couldn't fault our stay."

    ..sadly we had to leave earlier than expected because of illness but Lesley was aware of this. A lovely cottage which was decorated with Christmas Dec's and a fabulous welcome pack which was much appreciated. Thank you Lesley.

    Reviewed by Jonathan5.0Dec 2021

  • "Lovely cottage ,homely feeling,Easy walking direct from the door."

    Regular bus services to Sidmouth,Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton.Pub and shop in village.

    Reviewed by Gordon4.7Dec 2021

  • "It is a great place to stay log fire logs provided comfortable bed great WiFi best we have ever had ."

    No phone single but my phone works off the WiFi so no problem. The only problem we had was parking you had to hope when you come back there is no one parked out side the cottage otherwise you have to go down the street looking for one . Only one night this happened so not to bad .

    Reviewed by Raymond4.7Nov 2021

  • "Stayed at Robyn Cottage for the third time."

    A lovely comfortable cottage just like a home-from-home for us, and our dog enjoyed his stay too. All the modern facilities wedded to a old cottage full of character. The village setting is wonderful as are the local facilities :- Village shop, Otterton Mill & Kings Arms Pub.We had one very minor problem which the owner very quickly sorted for us which service only enhanced our liking for the cottage.

    Reviewed by Derek5.0Oct 2021

  • "The cottage was very clean, well furnished and comfortable, with a very comfy bed and sofas, well equipped kitchen and lovely bathroom, the decor was very tasteful and stylish."

    The garden is pretty, fully enclosed and peaceful, our dog loved sunning himself out there. Lots of information in the comprehensive guest welcome folder, we also loved the goodies left for us! The owner Lesley was lovely, really friendly and helpful. We loved the village of Otterton, and ate at the King's Arms pub on one occasion, which was very good. The area has so much to do and see, we really enjoyed Sidmouth and Beer, and also the Donkey Sanctuary nearby, we also ventured further afield to Dawlish, Torquay and Paignton. Beautiful countryside and sea views everywhere. Highly recommend this cottage and this beautiful area of Devon!

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Sep 2021

  • "Small but beautifully formed is what I would say about this lovely cottage."

    Cottage well equipped with quality items. Walled garden perfect for us and our dogs. Village and amenities all we would want. Would certainly book again.

    Reviewed by Maggie5.0Sep 2021

  • "This was our 4th stay at the same cottage since 2009."

    It's such a lovely, clean, comfortable cottage with a lovely owner who checks in with you to make sure everything is ok. Nice little touches left by her on arrival such as fresh milk, wine and fruit juice. There is so much to do in a close proximity of the the village and good hourly bus route which we used a lot this time due to having no transport. I'm sure we'll return again.

    Reviewed by Karen5.0Aug 2021

  • "Beautiful cottage in a wonderful village!"

    Great end to end service from Sykes!

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Jul 2021

  • "Wonderful cottage, dry conveniently situated, garden could do with some attention."

    Reviewed by Christine5.0Jun 2021

  • "The cottage is lovely & sits in a beautiful picture postcard village."

    Great location & nice local pub & shop. Highly recommend this property. We've booked to come back next year.

    Reviewed by Rachel5.0May 2021

  • "Lovely cottage in a very pleasant village close to coast with beautiful walks from the door."

    Cosy, spacious and comfortable with everything we needed. We particularly enjoyed the sunny garden which was also secure for our dog. Super cafe/ farmshop / gift shop in the village and a good pub. Buddleigh Salterton, Sidmouth and Lyme Regis, Killerton House are all lovely and are all a short drive away. Good bus route from village too.

    Reviewed by Jan5.0Apr 2021

  • "We booked Robyn Cottage very last minute, same day with Emma Spencer in reservations, (who was really helpful) and we were glad we did as we had a lovely week at Robyn Cottage."

    After a 6 hour drive it was a treat to find the beautiful thatched cottage lovely and warm and the owner had kindly provided provisions, even a bottle of fizz for New Year.. The cottage was well equipped, very comfortable and with the woodburner ideal for a winter break. The location was great for visiting other coastal towns and villages, perfect for walking from and the village of Offerton had a historic watermill, farmshop and gallery, selling delicious fresh bread. We filled everyday with things to do with our little boy. We would definitely return in the summertime to Robyn Cottage.

    Reviewed by Gaynor5.0Dec 2020

  • "Robin Cottage was everything we could have hoped for and more."

    We felt immediately at home and really appreciated the time the host had taken to decoreate for Christmas. Otterton is a lovely vilalge with excellent walks all around, and easy access to Sidmouth, Lyme, etc.

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Dec 2020

  • "We were really impressed with the thought given by Lesley, the owner of Robyn Cottage, in making sure everything you could need or want was available in the cottage."

    Everything was of a high quality and it was a lovely surprise to find a few thoughtful 'treats' waiting for us as well. The cottage is situated in a pretty village with a very good pub and the Mill, offering excellent food as well as local provisions and crafts. We were able to easily explore the local area (tips provided by Lesley) as well as other further afield areas such as Dartmoor, which are accessible in a day. We would definitely recommend staying in this cottage and found booking it through Sykes Cottages a very easy experience with lots of helpful information and reminders along the way.

    Reviewed by Chris5.0Oct 2020

  • "Excellent well equipped cottage."

    Many lovely walks nearby to enjoy with the dogs. Loved it.

    Reviewed by Annette5.0Oct 2020

  • "Lovely cottage, well equipped ( has everything you could want) comfy beds, lovely linen and towels."

    Little treats provided that were well appreciated. Great enclosed garden for Stanley

    Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0Sep 2020

  • "Lovely cottage, had a very enjoyable week."

    Reviewed by Sandra5.0Aug 2020

  • "Lovely, well appointed cottage in the middle of a cute village."

    Lesley (the owner) was quick to respond to any and all enquiries and left us a lovely bottle of NZ Sauvignon Blanc.

    Reviewed by Dinah5.0Jul 2020

  • "Lovely cosy cottage in great location."

    Really well presented, lovely decor, well equipped kitchen, fab little, fully enclosed garden. The village pub has great food and a small play area for kids which our 9 and 3 year old enjoyed. The Otterton Mill is also worth a visit, yummy food. River Otter was teeming with trout all the way down the the estuary and beach at Budleigh Salterton a relaxing 2.5 mile walk down river.

    Reviewed by Anna4.7Jul 2020

  • "Very well equipped, much more so than expected."

    Lovely cosy cottage, village almost on a level, great for arthritic dog. Lovely view from back bedroom.

    Reviewed by Meg4.7Mar 2020

  • "Robyn cottage was very clean and comfortable."

    There was everything we needed and the welcome treats were a nice surprise. Thank you

    Reviewed by Janet5.0Feb 2020

  • "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Robyn Cottage."

    Excellently equipped, extremely comfortable and very clean. Great place to stay! Lovely pub and nice little community store. Would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Eileen5.0Feb 2020

  • "We have stayed at quite a few of your cottages now and we are surprised at the small televisions that they have in them, there has always been plenty of room to have a bigger television in all of the places we have stayed at but they have all been small."

    Do other customers feel the same.

    Thank you for staying at Robin Cottage. We're sorry that you felt the TV was small, we have since replaced the TV with a new 32" TV. Thank you for providing feedback and hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ann5.0Sep 2019

  • "Cottage was excellent, had very happy stay."

    However, I would point out that your brochure read "holidays booked from 16th September will have a charge added for heating". I booked from 14th September, but the charge was applied....tho we did negotiate it down. For future advertising you should consider rewording this section, as the statement is misleading and possibly would not comply with trading standards.

    Reviewed by J5.0Sep 2019

  • "A lovely, comfortable and well equipped cottage with a great secure garden for our dog."

    Our only criticism would be the volume of traffic on the road outside the property as it's pretty much constant, although suspect during the winter months it is much quieter. Definitely would be in favour of black out blinds in bedrooms too!

    Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! following your review we have since purchased black-out blinds in the bedrooms. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Louise3.8Aug 2019

  • "Otterton is fantastically located, walking distance from 3 seaside towns but far enough away to deter the crowds."

    We had a wonderful holiday.

    Reviewed by David5.0Jul 2019

  • "Brilliant location beautiful cottage friendly people."

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Jun 2019

  • "Enjoyed our stay at Robyn Cottage."

    We stayed with our dog and had a lovely time exploring the local area. Lots of lovely long walks, coastal path especially scenic. Some nice shorter walks nearby for evening or early morning dog walks. The cottage was lovely and comfortable and very well equipped. Very nice secure garden for dog.

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Jun 2019

  • "The cottage was well equipped - needed for nothing!"

    Reviewed by Sue5.0May 2019

  • "Robin cottage was far more than we expected ,the facilities and location are fantastic,everything you could wish for are provided ."

    All in all the perfect holiday cottage ,and dog friendly what more could you ask for .

    Reviewed by David5.0May 2019

  • "Lovely extras ."

    .. especially the cream tea and Apple juice .

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Apr 2019

  • "The only thing I would say bedrooms could do with blackout blinds"

    Reviewed by Kevin5.0Apr 2019

  • "The cottage is so peaceful and quiet yet it is situated in a busy village."

    We loved the fact that we were near the village shop, the pub and the mill cafe. The logburner was a real treat and felt so cosy during the chilly evenings.

    Reviewed by Kate5.0Apr 2019

  • "Lovely cottage - very clean with all equipment needed in kitchen."

    Information file very helpful. Fully enclosed garden - great for the dog! Would happily stay here again if visiting the area.

    Reviewed by Shelagh5.0Mar 2019

  • "The cottage is fully equipped exactly as if were someone's home"

    Reviewed by Paul4.7Mar 2019

  • "Robyn cottage is lovely and comfortable."

    We had a nice time in Otterton over New Year.

    Reviewed by Lucy4.7Dec 2018

  • "Robyn Cottage is a really comfortable cosy home from home."

    Very relaxed and excellent location for beautiful walks. Although we did eat out most of the time, the cottage is well equipped with everything you need all of excellent quality. The King's Arms serves excellent food and Christmas Dinner was amazing.

    Reviewed by Janet Elizabeth4.4Dec 2018

  • "Had a wonderful time in this cottage."

    An ideal location for exploring the area. Very clean and comfortable.

    Reviewed by Harvey5.0Oct 2018

  • "Our first booking with Sykes."

    Good communication and well organised from start to finish. Robin Cottage was lovely and so was Jan, the owner. A welcome cream tea and all the comforts of home in one of our favourite villages. A relaxing and wonderful week. We are already planning our next visit! Thank you

    Reviewed by Laura4.7Oct 2018

  • "The cottage is in a pretty friendly village and the community shop is excellent."

    The pub is very dog friendly and the food is very good.There are lots of walks from the cottage without having to use the car. The bus service is good from the village to Sidmouth or Exmouth.

    Reviewed by Ann4.7Sep 2018

  • "Cottage was lovely very well equipped,clean,cosy and comfortable."

    Good position for touring area and local walks down the river.Weather was a bonus altogether a fabulous week

    Reviewed by Diana5.0Sep 2018

  • "The cottage was very well equipped and very comfortable."

    We loved the fact that we could walk to the village pub for drinks and delicious meals. Also there were river walks nearby and the village had a small local shop.

    Reviewed by Kate5.0Sep 2018

  • "Beautiful cottage and as described, very comfortable."

    Reviewed by Andrea5.0Sep 2018

  • "The house is in a nice and charming little village, has a lot of character and was super tidy."

    Leslie was very helpful with information. 2 thumbs up!!!

    Reviewed by Maria5.0Jul 2018

  • "Could not fault the cottage."

    It was exceptionally clean, comfortable, well equipped and situated in a very friendly village. Our only criticism is the 'extras' that Sykes added onto the original price quoted i.e. booking fee, charge for using credit card etc.

    Reviewed by Marian4.7Jun 2018

  • "A wonderful cottage which was a home from home."

    Beautifully appointed with everything we could possibly need. Superb.

    Reviewed by Ralph5.0May 2018

  • "Robyn cottage is ideally located for walkers of all abilities."

    The scenery locally is very pleasant and varied, from the river Otter walks to the coastal path. There is a very useful community run shop in Otterton and local pub which welcomes dogs. The village is ideally located for visits to Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth both of which are easily accessible by bus, car and for those more energetic by foot.

    Reviewed by Robert4.7Apr 2018

  • "Lovely cottage, well equipped and very convenient for this area."

    Buses stop almost outside the door.

    Reviewed by Bernard5.0Mar 2018

  • "Comfortable cottage in pretty village."

    Lovely area. Lots of walks and great beaches.

    Reviewed by Karen4.8Feb 2018

  • "What a lovely little cottage this is."

    Comfy cosy, thoughtfully decorated, the most comfortable beds you could ever want!! Scones and clotted cream were waiting for us too! Clean and tidy, great WiFi, great TV etc.... Really easy to get to everywhere easily and quickly such as Otterton Mill is in the village, Sidmouth, Topsham, Beer beach, donkey sanctuary. Great info pack from the owner was helpful. Lovely garden, logs for the wood burner aplenty! A lovely housekeeper rang to check we were OK. Highly highly recommended. THANK YOU we will return

    Reviewed by Izzy5.0Oct 2017

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Summary

  • Ground Floor: Lounge
  • Kitchen/Diner
  • First Floor: Bedroom 1 with king-size bed
  • Bedroom 2 with twin beds
  • Bathroom with bath, electric hand shower, WC and washbasin
  • Hanging space is available in Bedroom 2 but a wardrobe is not provided.
  • Electric heating with wood burning stove
  • Electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer
  • TV/DVD, WiFi
  • Cot, highchair and stairgate available on request
  • Bed linen and towels included free of charge
  • Parking is on a quiet road
  • Lawned garden with small seating area
  • Up to two pets accepted
  • No smoking
  • Shop/Pub 350 yards
  • Beach 1/2 mile.

The property

Otterton is a pretty village in one of Devon's most beautiful coastal valleys between the stylish Regency town of Sidmouth and the Victorian resort of Budleigh Salterton.

On the approach to the village is Otterton Mill, a working water mill powered by the River Otter, around which has grown up a cafe serving delicious food, an exhibition gallery showing local arts and crafts and a venue where popular music nights take place.

In Otterton is Robin Cottage, a Grade II listed thatched property full of character and utterly charming.

Everything here has been carefully chosen, in the comfortable lounge there is a wood burning stove and the smart kitchen/diner which has a tiled floor and wooden table and chairs overlooks the garden.

A wooden spiral staircase leads to two very pretty bedrooms, a double with views over the garden towards the hills beyond and a second smaller bedroom at the front of the cottage.

The sheltered garden is enclosed and laid to lawn with a small patio area, table and chairs.

The beach at Ladram Bay is only half a mile away, here pale grey shingle contrasts against the deep, rich, red cliffs and you can join the South Devon Coast Path.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

OTTERTON

Budleigh Salterton 3 miles; Sidmouth 3 miles.

Set back from the coast among the rolling green countryside and wooded valleys of beautiful East Devon, this pretty village with its collection of traditionally thatched roofed cottages is straight from a picture postcard. Offering a quieter but no less beautiful holiday destination than the rest of the county it’s the perfect place to relax and unwind, and is just 3 miles from the Regency coastal resort towns of both Budleigh Salterton and Sidmouth, and one mile from the SW Coastal Path as it meanders above the waves towards the World Heritage Site ‘Jurassic Coast’ beaches with their abundant fossils. Ladram Bay with its red-stone sea stacks is just one mile away. Inland, footpaths follow the banks of the River Otter where fox, badger and birdlife play while just down the road from the village is Bicton Park and Botanical Gardens, 60 acres of garden lovers’ paradise. For a really interesting hour or two, visit the last working flour mill on the river Otter - it’s in the village and the flour is superb. There’s much to do and see in this beautiful and unspoilt area but if you want to explore further afield, the open spaces and high tors of Dartmoor can be reached in under an hour while the Cathedral city of Exeter with its superb shopping centre, cinemas, clubs and restaurants is a mere 10 miles.

Note: Care is needed on wooden stairs to first floor. Parking is on road, however there are no restrictions and you can usually park just outside the cottage.

Note: Pets are charged at £30.00 per pet, per week (or short break)Note: For any holiday starting between 16th September and 27th May, a heating supplement of £20 will be added to the cost of your holiday.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas