Garden Cottage

43 Customer Reviews

• "Garden Cottage is situated on historic farm on the Old Barnstaple road Bideford ..."

  Garden Cottage is situated on historic farm on the Old Barnstaple road Bideford , Set around the centre of the farm it was very peaceful with wood peckers in the garden, which is enclosed with a hot tub, Feeling rural it was only a short journey to tesco on manteo way, Bideford quayside is a easy journey and places like clovelly and westward ho nearby, The cottage was clean to high standard and the Hosts very helpful thanks

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2024

• "We had a wonderful week in such a beautiful house and beautiful garden."

  The owners were so friendly and helpful, the swimming pool was idyllic with the chickens cheering us on all the way. We felt homesick for garden cottage as soon as we left it.

  Reviewed by Adam5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had a fantastic week at Garden Cottage."

  Plenty of room and all you could need for a home away from home. The hot tub and pool were a lovely addition for days when you wanted to chill out and relax. And the reading nook upstairs was fully utilised. Bideford is close by and has plenty of amenities. Saunton Sands beach was excellent. I would certainly consider a return visit.

  Reviewed by Cheryl5.0★Jul 2024

• "My Family and I stayed here for a week for our first UK holiday and it completely exceeded our expectations."

  We stayed in the Garden Cottage and for 5 adults and 3 young children was very accommodating, you can tell that the owners have thought of absolutely everything and couldn't of asked for more. My niece who is 3, absolutely loved waking up and going to say good morning to the cockerells and sheep every morning and although the weather wasn't on our side, the house is in a great location to have days out and the hot tub is an absolute bonus when you get home to relax. Because of the weather we didn't get to use the pool unfortunately but it is kept in fantastic condition and Richard & Diana was always around to assist with anything we needed! Thank you for a great stay and we will see you again soon!

  Reviewed by Shannon5.0★Jun 2024

• "The cottage was exactly as described, and what we wanted."

  A wonderful peaceful location, close to the wonderful North Devon coast. The farmer was very friendly, chatting to my grandchildren and letting them check for hens eggs. He also went out of his way to assist when my car broke down.

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Jun 2024

• "Had a wonderful stay, the proprietors we’re friendly and helpful and we would not hesitate to recommend a stay here."

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★May 2024

• "We had a great stay at Garden Cottage, lots of room and very comfortable."

  A lovely private peaceful garden with a hot tub that was all ready and waiting for us. Loads of storage in the bedrooms and the en suite in the double room as a great bonus. The kitchen was very modern and had all the equipment you could need. This place is definitely on our list for a return visit.

  Reviewed by Clive5.0★Sep 2023

• "It's an absolute DREAM of a place!"

  Wonderful cottages set on a working farm, all with up to date facilities. On our arrival, there was a minor issue with a leaking pipe. This was remedied immediately by our host, Richard Hill, with the aid of his wonderful family. He then unnecessarily compensated us for what he considered an inconvenience. All this while they tended to their animals and other farm duties. The remainder of our stay in the Garden Cottage was happily without issue and quite simply wonderful. Sadly, the weather (last week in August) was crap and marred most of our day trips. But it was wonderful to come back to this idyllic location, far from the noise of the city, spend some time with the kids in the swimming pool, then chill out in the hot tub. Yes, a HOT TUB! (The closest I've ever been to having a hot tub is farting in the bath!) - There is a fully fitted kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and infrared cooker (I couldn't get used to that) with a spacious dining area. After dinner, we were able to play games or just watch TV (equipped with streaming service, Netflix etc), while the kids were able to stare at their phones all night via the free wi-fi, though this was rather intermittent during our stay. The master bedroom was equipped with a four poster bed, TV and ensuite bathroom (electric shower). There is also a separate bathroom with toilet and bath. I can't recommend this place enough. It beats caravans, holiday camps and even hotels hands down.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2023

• "We loved our week in Garden Cottage."

  It was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. We lacked for nothing. I would certainly return if we holidayed in the area again

  Thank you for giving us feedback. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jan5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely cottage, enjoyed the hot tub, and outside pool."

  Thank you for taking the time to give feedback. We are really pleased you enjoyed your holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Garry4.7★May 2023

• "We loved our stay"

  We are very pleased you had a lovely holiday Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maria5.0★May 2023

• "We had a fabulous week at Garden Cottage."

  The facilities were great - we had been concerned that it might be chilly, being an older property, but it was an incredibly cozy, even on the cooler days. We had lovely views across the fields and even some lambs to say hello to each day, which the little ones loved. We all had a wonderful stay and the cottage is well situated for many of North Devon's attractions. Thank you. We hope to be back

  We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for giving feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ele5.0★Apr 2023

• "Quirky property but all the better for it."

  An upgraded router would be a good idea & the DVD player doesn't seem to work. The shower in the ensuite could do with a power boost.

  Thank you for providing feedback on our cottage. I am sorry that the DVD did not work but if you had spoken to us as we are only next door we would have arranged for an immediate replacement. You also never mentioned the internet or shower during your stay. I presume speed rather than the router was the issue. Internet speed is an issue for many rural properties especially those which stand alone and rely on copper or a mixture of copper and fibre for their service and there is unfortunately nothing we can do to address this issue at the current time. Finally and again due to being on a farm and not in an urban area we are restricted by the size and capacity of the electricity transformer which just supplies our property. We therefore have to work within that capacity to supply everything on site including the hot tubs and heated swimming pool. Our electrician has for this reason recommended against power showers although I will investigate if there is a specific issue with the Garden Cottage shower Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane3.8★Oct 2022

• "Had a lovely relaxing stay at Garden Cottage."

  The cottage was beautifully presented, clean and welcoming, and the owners were lovely and so helpful. As a disabled person the hot tub was particularly welcome as it allowed my body to relax after days activity. Cycling the Tarka trail being one of those activities. A real luxurious home from home in a glorious location

  It is really nice to hear that you enjoyed your holiday. Hope to see you again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dawnie5.0★Oct 2022

• "Fantastic property- really clean, very well equipped and friendly owners."

  The hot tub was a bonus and was situated in a lovely private garden. The location was perfect for access to the Tarka trail and places like Appledore, Bideford and Instow. Would definitely come and again and would highly recommend.

  We are really pleased you had a lovely holiday and enjoyed the garden which is a bit of a sun trap and we hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Sep 2022

• "All very good, quiet and peaceful, good position for exploring North Devon."

  which we did from Bude to Minehead, some fantastic scenery, the Jacuzzi in the evening was much welcomed. altogether a good choice.

  Reviewed by Daniel4.4★Sep 2022

• "The cottage was as described , it's in a very handy location for many of the family days out ."

  The pool was very refreshing after a day out and the hot tub very nice too . Nothing negative to report !! Thanks to Mr & Mrs Hill .

  Thank you so much for taking the time to give feedback. I am glad you found the cottage as described and enjoyed your holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★Aug 2022

• "Photo made it look like property was detached, so was disappointed initially that it wasn't."

  However, there was absolutely no noise from other cottages and it became irrelevant. Also thought the swimming pool was exclusive and was disappointed initially - however, there were so few people using it we were always able to use it just for our family whenever we wanted. Extremely well appointed kitchen, although some plastic plates/bowls for children would have been useful, and plastic beakers for drinking whilst in hot tub.

  Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry you were initially disappointed but our property description on both Helpful Holidays and Sykes website has always stated that the Garden Cottage is a wing of the original farmhouse and that the outdoor heated swimming pool is shared with other properties on site. Drinking in the hot tub is prohibited, however we will consider purchasing plastic plates for children. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carole4.7★Aug 2022

• "Really great location and the accommodation was thoughtfully done."

  Super hot tub and lovely swimming pool- we’d be delighted to come again

  We are glad you enjoyed your holiday and hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2022

• "Beautiful cottage with excellent facilities for our family."

  Everything we needed for our holiday was available including the use of the outside pool and Hot Tub. We had an amazing week and the owners were lovely.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are really pleased you had a great holiday Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Jul 2022

• "The garden cottage was everything we hoped for, peaceful, beautiful garden, clean and a welcome treat which was a lovely touch."

  The hosts were welcoming and friendly. It was close to amenities and not to far to the beaches which were again beautiful and not crowded in the slightest. We would stay there again. Thank you.

  Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your holiday Property Owner

  Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Jun 2022

• "Absolutely lovely, just as described."

  A real treat week.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your holiday at the Garden Cottage Property Owner

  Reviewed by Denver5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely place, we had a brilliant holiday and the children really enjoyed themselves."

  Thanks for your feedback, its greatly appreciated Property Owner

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Apr 2022

• "Richard & Diana Hill we’re lovely very friendly & welcoming to us."

  We really enjoyed the stay here & would definitely come back in the summer to enjoy the neighbouring areas around Bideford.

  Thank you for your comments We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nathanael5.0★Dec 2021

• "The most disappointing aspect were the shower arrangements."

  There was only one in the en suite as the bathroom only had a hand held with not even a shower curtain. Also the mattress on the double bed was very uncomfortable. Having said that we found everything else great.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are really pleased you found most things great with your stay. We have been considering installing an over bath shower with a screen in the main bathroom for some time but your comments have confirmed that this is something we should address over the winter period. We will also at the same time try out the mattress ourselves. Update 29 January 2022 - the over bath shower is now installed with a screen and a new king size mattress is on the bed. Thank you for highlighting both issues Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jean4.4★Sep 2021

• "Lovely cottage with everything we needed."

  We had a lovely stay, the kids used the pool and hot tub everyday and parents had time to relax. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2021

• "This is a great family holiday cottage on a working farm with gorgeous views of the countryside."

  It is in a fabulous location for accessing north Cornwall and Devon beaches and tourist attractions. The hot tub and pool are fantastic bonuses of this property and the owners are on sight, friendly and personal and great at making you feel welcome while still respecting your privacy. A couple of low door frames caught us out but they were well signed within the house.

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Jul 2021

• "Brilliant cottage with very friendly hosts."

  Based on a working farm you really get that countryside chill with easy access to the main attractions. The decor is not what you would call modern but all the better for it. Very cosy with everything you could ever need to make it feel like a home from home. A real gem.

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Jul 2021

• "In ideal setting , with beautiful countryside."

  Loved the pool and hot tub, great history of the farm.

  Reviewed by Rosemary4.1★Jun 2021

• "Communication with the owners was good and they met me on arrival and showed me where I could park."

  The cottage is located on working farm set in the corner of the yard . At first sight, from the outside the size is deceptive but it’s like a Pandora’s box when you open the door. The cottage has been tastefully converted and has quality furnishings to make your stay comfortable. The kitchen looked relatively new and is very well equipped. The hot tub was lovely to relax in the evenings and watch the sunset through the trees . There were little rabbits most evenings in the garden too, which were fun to watch. I enjoyed the peace and quiet and really needed the break. There are lots of places to visit around the area and further afield and people were friendly . I would definitely recommend ‘The Cottage’ and will be returning as soon as I can for another quiet break.

  Reviewed by Tara5.0★Apr 2021

• "It was I. The most beautiful idilic setting."

  Diane the host was so lovely and nothing was too much trouble, even clothes pegs. The cottage itself was stunning and packed with original features. We can’t wait to stay the again. Mike

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Apr 2021

• "Garden Cottage was delightful much bigger that it looks."

  It was very homely and cosy we would have liked to stay longer ! The hot tub was great we didn’t think we would use it as much as we did definitely a plus for us. Richard and Diane were fantastic hosts even to the extent of letting me take some cuttings out the garden to remind me of such a fabulous holiday and even providing a plant pot and garden trowel ! Thank you again for a lovely holiday Trev, Chris, Annie and Dan

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Sep 2020

• "Exactly as it was described on line."

  Reviewed by Glyn5.0★Sep 2020

• "Lovely cottage, oweners very welcoming, very good facilities and great location."

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Sep 2020

• "Great cottage in a great location, hot tub was a bonus we didn’t expect when we booked"

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Aug 2020

• "What a lovely cottage in a beautiful part of the country."

  The owners were very welcoming and with everything going on (Covid) made us feel very safe in our home from home. The pool was a good size and we we used it come rain or shine, but due to Covid all the cottages were allocated a time to use the pool to ensure social distancing was maintained, the only down side to this was some cottages didn't use their slot and our children didn't think it was fair that they couldn't go in again. The kitchen was really well equipped with a washer dryer and dish washer but the cottage could have done with an clothes horse as getting towels dry when it's raining is quite hard. Overall a lovely place hoping to book again next year.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Aug 2020

• "Lovely clean homely cottage."

  Was a pleasure to return to after each day exploring. Diana was very quick to reply to any query. She done a great job in difficult (COVID) circumstances. The pool was amazing & the area surrounding it was spotless. No problems with towels in dryer. We used the wash/dry program. If we needed extra drying we put the heating on for a few mins to fire up the radiators ( which can be independently turned off/on). Have already recommended cottage to friends. You do need to drive (which I don't but husband does

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Aug 2020

• "Garden Cottage is a delightful period house,spacious, private and homely."

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  Reviewed by Diana5.0★Sep 2019

• "The lounge was extremely dark and dreary."

  We couldn't sit in the garden as there was the constant whine of the sewerage pump a short distance away. Otherwise OK, well equipped apart from no normal cheese grater only small one for topping.

  Reviewed by A J4.4★Sep 2019

• "The owner was very friendly, his wife had made us cupcakes for when we arrived."

  The house was extremely well equipped, and all the basics had been provided (tea, coffee, milk, loo rolls, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets etc etc.

  Reviewed by Alex4.7★Jul 2019

• "Such a beautiful House."

  Hosts absolutely lovely. Had everthing we could possibly need. Couldn't have been happier.

  Reviewed by Karena5.0★Jul 2019

• "A fantastic cottage in a glorious corner of Devon."

  We were made to feel very welcome, and enjoyed our plate of home made cupcakes! Loved the pool, and ease of access to some wonderful coves, rocky coast and pretty villages. Plenty of places nearby to eat out too.

  Reviewed by Joanna M5.0★Jun 2019

• "We really enjoy our holidays at Pillhead Farm the cottages are very comfortable, clean and very well equipped."

  An extra luxury is the availability of a lovely swimming pool which is the icing on the cake.

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Jun 2019

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