The Old Vicarage

43 Customer Reviews

• "This was our second stay here and we enjoyed it just as much as before."

  The only problem we had was that when one of our party sat on a dining chair it broke as one of the legs broke off. She was not injured just a bit shaken. I mentioned this in case all the chairs need checking. Also when sitting in the garden we noticed a large number of flies on one of the attic windows. Just another mention in case there is something wrong. We would definitely return and recommend your property.

  Dear Val thanks so much for this feedback. I am so sorry about the broken chair and I very much hope that there were no lasting effects for the person involved. We are going take the opportunity to swap the dining chairs for a more modern and secure set. We have also replaced the bed and mattress today. We also apologise for the discomfort experienced by this guest. There were some flies in the attic. Over the last couple of years we have replaced the roof and done a lot now replastering up there and replaced the windows but at this time of the year they seem to accumulate. Fortunately very few have come downstairs. We do hope you will want to come and stay again! with best wishes Lucy Property Owner

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Oct 2024

• "Me and my family throughly enjoyed our stay at the old vicarage."

  Surpassing our expectations, the food hamper was lovely, very thoughtful, thank you. Also very comfortable, fabulous views, very quiet, all the family had a great time. Would love to revisit again, would reccomend to anyone. Beds were comfortable, slept soundly

  Thank you for this lovely review. we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for leaving the house so tidy. Do come again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2024

• "What a wonderful house so large with lots of things to do ."

  We had 10 adults staying there for our 50th anniversary everything that you need is there.Hope to visit again sometime

  Thank you for this lovely review. We are delighted you all enjoyed your stay at the Old Vicarage. We look forward to your next visit! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Sep 2024

• "Such a wonderful experience with all the antique collections and musical instruments."

  We enjoyed thoroughly and had a great family time with the outstanding views and serene surroundings. Highly recommended!!!

  Thank you so much for this lovely review. We do hope you will be able to visit again some time soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Akib4.7★May 2024

• "Lovely house and gardens."

  Would have liked the bins labelled for food to be put

  Thanks for your positive review. I am afraid there is no food recycling as the council do not collect it from us. It has to go in the main refuse bin. It was lovely to meet you as you left and we hope you had a safe and easy journey home. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★May 2024

• "Beautiful property, very clean and comfortable."

  Had everything we needed and more. Lovely garden. Fascinating place.

  Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are glad you liked the house and hope you will come and visit again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katheryn5.0★May 2024

• "Two things I would like to highlight."

  The property is in need of some maintenance because things like door handles are loose and need refitting. Also it states on the instructions all food should be removed from the property when you leave which we have but someone else obviously hasn’t as the the larder and freezer still had food in them.

  Thank you very much for letting us know. We will sort these matters. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen3.8★Apr 2024

• "Fantastic property for a family holiday."

  The owner has thought of everything you may need. Plenty of space inside and outside for everyone to enjoy. Great communication with owner before arrival.

  Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Apr 2024

• "The house was a perfect place for two families to stay."

  Three sitting rooms; plenty of bedrooms; modern kitchen with all facilities, wonderful garden and views, big TV, lots of hot water, plenty of parking, easy walk down to Tiverton, games, books, dog friendly etc. Lucy was a delight to deal with and made it all so easy.

  Dear Edward thank you for this fantastic feedback. It is great to hear you found the house so suitable for your family. It was a pleasure to help reassure you that things you needed were available! We hope you will be able to come to the house again sometime soon. With best wishes Lucy Property Owner

  Reviewed by Edward5.0★Dec 2023

• "Generic response from Sykes on our arrival day: if we'd had a serious problem, we would have been in trouble."

  The owners were very quick to respond and lovely to deal with. We weren't allowed into the property until 5. By the time we'd unpacked, Sykes automatic system had started and we were left to navigate a very large staircase in the dark. Once I spoke to the owner, it was easy to get the steps and change the bulb. We were lucky no one fell down the stairs on the first night or that it wasn't a major power failure/flood: if it was, then you're on your own. WhatsApp is not an emergency solution.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Oct 2023

• "The Old Vicarage is a real gem."

  It oozes charm, nostalgia and romance. As well as the Bluthner piano in the music room there are other musical touches throughout the house which made it an ideal venue to play chamber music with friends. It is a wonderful base from which to explore the surrounding beautiful area. Nine of us enjoyed the most incredible time and we are sure to visit again. Thank you to Lucy for her very warm supportive contact by email.

  Thanks for bringing live music back to the house! We are so happy you enjoyed the house and thank you for this lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maxton5.0★Sep 2023

• "Fantastic property with lots of old worldcharm and modern conveniences."

  All the rooms are spacious and well kept. A pleasure’s to spend time in the beautiful gardens with lovely views over the town. We all appreciated the property and gardens. Thank you x Just 2 points, there is no wardrobe in one of the bedrooms so nowhere to hang clothes and we couldnt find a first aid kit when needed, otherwise fantastic.

  Thank you so much for this review. We are so glad you enjoyed the house and the views. I am sorry you could not find the first aid kit. When I checked recently it was in the dresser drawer in the kitchen. I will have a look for it, and replace it. The wardrobe is more tricky to fix as we need to move the third piano downstairs to create the space in that room. I am so sorry this lack of hanging space was inconvenient for you. We do hope to welcome you back to the Old Vicarage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barbara4.7★Aug 2023

• "A wonderful house with plenty of space for our family to be all together, and also spend time apart."

  Gardens and view were lovely. Part of the reason we chose this house was because of the grand piano and it was a real treat to be able to play this all week. The book collection was pretty epic too!

  Thank you for this lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed playing the piano as well as the gardens and the house. There are so many books, and we hope all our visitors find some that interest them! Sometimes it can be good to find a quiet space, and the house does give you lots of options. Do come again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Abigail5.0★Aug 2023

• "4th August to 11th We were on a 4 generation holiday."

  ( 4 years old to 82 year old) We all were amazed with the house and garden Well fitted out with everything we needed. Nice touch having toys/games for the kids Kids loved the garden and picking apples to make apple crumble. The views fantastic. Would highly recommend. Thank you

  How wonderful to have 4 generations together. We are so glad you enjoyed your holiday at the Old Vicarage and found everything you needed. We hope you have lots of happy memories of your time together. Thank you for this lovely review. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Aug 2023

• "This was our second visit to The Old Vicarage and we again had a fabulous time!"

  We were 3 generations of family and thoroughly enjoyed all the space in the house and garden - we had everything we needed and enjoyed some great meals in the lovely dining room. The views are glorious and we had some great day trips to beaches north and south - Croyde, Lime Regis, Beer, Charmouth and Dawlish. Communication with Lucy was again faultless and we will hopefully be back for a third visit soon!!

  Thank you so much for the feedback, it was a pleasure to correspond with you, and we are delighted you enjoyed the house and garden. We love exploring the different coastlines as there is so much variety within reach. Do come again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marie-louise5.0★Jul 2023

• "An absolutely fabulous place to stay."

  We loved every second and would like to come back again for longer.

  Thank you for this fantastic feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can come back for a longer visit next time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tristan5.0★Jun 2023

• "Stunning house with a delightful large garden and fabulous views."

  Thank you so much for this feedback. We are so pleased you liked the house and gardens and the views across the valley. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Donna4.7★Jun 2023

• "Beautiful house, plenty of room for families to mix together or have time alone."

  Well equipped kitchen to cook and be able to all sit and eat together in the dining room. Garden was lovely, plenty of space to play. Will definitely be back again.

  Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback. We are so pleased you and your family enjoyed the house and garden. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by William5.0★May 2023

• "A lovely house to stay in."

  Loved the music room and the grand piano was a joy to play and listen to. Very spacious and comfortable. Great garden with lots of interesting nooks and crannies. Would most definitely stay again.

  Thank you for your lovely comments about the house and garden. We are delighted you enjoyed the grand piano and all the outside space! You would be most welcome to come and stay again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Feb 2023

• "A stunning property in a beautiful, peaceful location with the added advantage of just being a short walk into the centre of the town."

  I am not sure i could fault it in anyway; quite possibly the nicest house we have ever stayed in.

  Thank you for this lovely feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed the house! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elise and Kevin5.0★Feb 2023

• "Very spacious, clean and unique cottage."

  The only feedback is regarding the key collection, can make it more simplified as we took awhile to find the key.

  We are sorry you couldn't find the key easily. We will adjust the instructions. We are so glad you liked the house and hope you will return for another visit some day! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Eunice4.7★Dec 2022

• "As each guest entered the house, the response was “wow!"

  ”. The Old Vicarage is (very) spacious, full of character and has an exceedingly well equipped kitchen. The garden is “outrageously big” (quoting one child who spent many hours playing in it), enclosed and safe for children to roam in. The views are magnificent and we even managed to get a glimpse of the Milky Way from the garden one night. The owner was communicative, helpful and responsive when we had queries. Thanks Lucy, we will be looking for an opportunity to stay again!

  Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so glad to hear you found the house suited your party. You were a pleasure to correspond with and we do hope it will not be long before you come to stay again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Sep 2022

• "Fabulous property, very large, spacious, excellent for large family gatherings."

  Quiet and secluded area, beautiful large gardens, great vista. House is very grand, centrally located, lots of facilities near by. I cant fault this property and really recommend.

  We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time at the Old Vicarage and thank you for this fantastic review. The house and garden are ideal for big groups as there is so much space and we hope to welcome you back sometime soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had a lovely family holiday here."

  The space is amazing with plenty of entertainment for us all. It was a home from home with every comfort provided, well equipped kitchen, games and large garden. Even in hot weather the house was cool. There are a few drawbacks, only one bedroom is en suite so all 8 others had to share a single bathroom & 2 loos. The access to the garden would be difficult for anyone disabled. The garden could have had a bit more shade. But none of this spoiled our pleasure in the property. We had a wonderful stay and recommend it highly.

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at the house and found it cool in the hot weather we have experienced recently. We are having a new shower room fitted downstairs in November. This will provide a total of three bathrooms, plus one separate loo. You would be most welcome to return to the Old Vicarage for another stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Penny5.0★Aug 2022

• "Great place to share a family holiday."

  Thanks for all the outdoor games and extras for the dog. We had a great time.

  Thank you for this lovely feedback. We are delighted to know your family enjoyed your stay, and the dog too! We would love to welcome you back to the Old Vicarage again one day. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Jun 2022

• "Very spacious, comfortable, clean house."

  Different rooms provide the chance to gather or find a quiet corner. Kitchen is well equipped with a large range cooker. Ample room in every bedroom including the rooms with two beds. The master bedroom with bathroom is beautiful with views over the town. Well maintained enclosed garden is great for dogs (and kids). Centre of Tiverton is within easy walking distance.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay, and all the space inside the Old Vicarage and out! We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2022

• "Amazing large house, just as described."

  Also incredible garden and views. Very comfortable stay for us 6 adults and 4 children.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Old Vicarage and would love to welcome you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roger4.4★May 2022

• "We had a wonderful time."

  My youngest grand daughter spent hours in the garden playing ball sports. The garden is safe for both children and dogs.

  Thanks for this lovely feedback. It is great to hear you enjoyed your stay. I am glad the children and dogs made the most of the garden! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★May 2022

• "A lovely house in a beautiful situation."

  As connoisseurs of holiday accommodation (we are a group who have been having a yearly reunion for the last 12 years) this property absolutely hit the nail on the head. Friendly communication from the owners, everything as described, spacious, comfortable, spotless; we had a fabulous time. Strongly recommended for musical groups or families: Bluthner grand in the music room, other pianos and musical instruments dotted about, sheet music. Huge thank you to Lucy and family for making us so welcome.

  Dear Orlando Thank you for this positive feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed the piano and found the house comfortable. Thank you for choosing the Old Vicarage for your annual meet-up! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Orlando5.0★Apr 2022

• "Fantastic holiday home, comfortable and very well equipped."

  Lots of extras to help with larger groups, not all on display but in the cupboards. Great space for children to play, garden is great for dogs. Running routes are steep and challenging, great local ammenities for food. Have to go a bit further afield for circular walks, but thats the whole point of exploring Devon!

  Dear Robert thank you for this lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the house and garden and found lots of things to do. Running routes from the house are definitely a challenge! Lucy Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Apr 2022

• "This is a beautiful, spacious family home in a quiet location."

  It is very well equipped from the kitchen to the indoor games and entertainment and to the outdoors. Stunning, large flat garden which kept our teenage kids outdoors most of the time. The house is close to shops and also has quick access to the popular tourist areas. The welcome pack was delicious too.

  Dear Lana thank you for this wonderful feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the house and garden and found it a convenient place to stay. Lucy Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lana5.0★Apr 2022

• "An amazing place to stay, large comfortable rooms and beds."

  Full of character and so much more than basic needs covered. Plenty of parking, a superb large garden for all ages and levels of activity with wonderful views. Ideal if you have a dog as it has a utility room and dog beds etc. In a great position as it is close to town but feels rural. Huge fridge, freezer and cooker which enabled us to have a great Sunday roast meal. We are looking for other reasons to have a large gathering so that we can return!

  Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so glad you and the family enjoyed your stay and Sunday lunch together! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2021

• "The Old Vicarage is a beautiful property, full of the owner's lovely things (including grand piano which we were allowed to play)."

  Although it's so big it still felt homely and comfortable and even with ten of us fully occupying it there was always somewhere quiet to escape to! The gardens were also lovely, well-maintained by the charming and informative John the gardener. If you're looking for a holiday home for a large group or family we would thoroughly recommend it.

  Dear David we are so pleased you enjoyed playing the piano, and found quiet places to enjoy. John loves to chat and is a fount of local knowledge! Thank you so much for this lovely feedback. Lucy Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2021

• "The old vicarage was a wonderful property."

  We all enjoyed our stay. The house is spacious and comfortable. The beds were comfy. The bathrooms were spacious and showers were good. The kitchen was well equipped and I was easily able to cook a couple of meals. The only criticism is that the kitchen was not so clean. The splash back, work tops and grill was dirty & I needed to clean them before use. The bin drawer was very dirty so we used a bin liner attached to a drawer handle. This is first holiday cottage we have stayed in that didn’t have a hair dryer or bbq…. The garden was perfect for our dogs. The outdoor dining table and chairs meant we could have meals outside. It would have been lovely if there had been a couple of sun loungers to recline on ….

  Thanks so much for your feedback. We are glad you snd your dogs enjoyed your stay. We can only apologise for the problems with the cleaning. We had to let that cleaning company go, and are delighted now that Helen and Taz leave the Old Vicarage clean and ready for our guests. We do have hairdryers now so thanks for recommending this to us. I am afraid we do not have a BBQ. Guests are welcome to use disposable ones if they wish. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley4.4★Jun 2021

• "What an extra special house to stay in."

  Not only are you spoilt with so much space (huge bedrooms and multiple reception rooms) but the gardens and views are just gorgeous too. We were a family of six adults, two under 2s and two dogs and you could still find a quiet spot to hide yourself away. We had a blast. Tiverton is an easy stroll away to explore, not that you need to as the house and garden is so great to spend time in. Getting in was super easy and everything had clearly just been beautifully cleaned - and the little welcome basket and note was a lovely touch. The owners were a real pleasure to deal with too. Highly recommend this beautiful house.

  Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are glad you had such a good stay and do hope you might like to visit again one day. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Jun 2021

• "THE VICARAGE AND GARDENS WERE WONDERFUL IT WAS A JOY TO STAY THERE"

  Thank you for your lovely feedback! We love staying there too! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joe5.0★May 2021

• "Such a fantastic house with great views and tranquility."

  Easy base location to explore Devon - its great coasts, walks, pubs & restaurants. Whole experience was seamless and cannot recommend highly enough - we had a great week.

  We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and visited some lovely parts of Devon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★May 2021

• "We had a wonderful long weekend at The Old Vicarage."

  The house had so much character and history but also all modern comforts. The rooms are huge with lovely views and plenty of areas to enjoy some peace and quiet! There are some great walks from the house, but also plenty to keep you occupied in the house and lovely garden! Communication with Lucy was excellent from the start! We definitely hope to return some time!

  Thank you for your feedback and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We hope you may be able to come again in the future! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marie-louise5.0★Apr 2021

• "This is a beautiful, very large house with a lovely enclosed garden and an amazing view over Tiverton and the hills."

  The rooms are all very generous in size and there is a lovely atmosphere to the whole place, not least because of the grand piano (which is a joy to play), two upright pianos, and organ pipes on the dining room wall! Thoroughly recommended.

  We are so delighted you were able to enjoy playing the grand piano and the lovely atmosphere of the Old Vicarage. The views from several of the rooms fill me with joy so we are glad you liked them too! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Penny5.0★Apr 2021

• "Well equipped and comfortable house combining charm with modern facilities."

  Beautiful sunny gardens with views over Tiverton which is a short walk away.

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Sep 2020

• "Lovely accommodation, house and gardens."

  Very relaxing place to stay.

  Reviewed by Shaun5.0★Sep 2020

• "Lovely home lovely grounds very spacious"

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2020

• "Lovely property, the garden is beautiful and the rooms and interiors lovely and maintained to a high standard."

  Many thanks.

  Reviewed by Gareth5.0★Jul 2020

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