Puffin Cottage

57 Customer Reviews

• "We were welcomed when we arrived."

  Phil and Polly very kindly left biscuits, milk and eggs for us, which was much appreciated. We enjoyed our stay and the cottage was well positioned for visiting lovely Dorset/Devon places.

  Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. And a huge thanks for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy! Really pleased you had a good stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Oct 2024

• "Everything you could think of is included in the cottage."

  It was so warm and cosy in all the rain we had but the TV and radio were well used. The eggs from the farm were superb and I even brought some home. The owners Polly and Phyll were friendly and welcoming and on hand should you need them. The cottage wasn't easy to find as the web site didn't have a street name, however, we understood why as Downash Lane isn't marked until you are halfway down the street. A quaint village with good community shop and beautiful church.

  Thanks so much. It was really lovely to meet you. Take care. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Sep 2024

• "Puffin Cottage was a lovely retreat after our many interesting - and very warm!"

  -visits around Devon and Dorset. Phil and Polly were extremely welcoming hosts and they'd thought of everything in the house. The bed was very comfortable and we slept like logs!! Thank you. A great holiday.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Aug 2024

• "Perfect location close to the Jurassic Coast."

  Hawkchurch is idyllic with a village pub and well stocked community run shop. Peace and quiet of tranquil garden and lots of walks on your doorstop. Friendly hosts close at hand if anything is needed.

  Reviewed by Lynne4.7★Jul 2024

• "Puffin Cottage is in a delightful location with access to many places of interest."

  Comfortable, very well appointed and with a beautiful and safe garden which was much appreciated by our two dogs.

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★May 2024

• "Puffin Cottage is an ideal property and we will definitely be returning."

  The cottage was cosy and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped, bed was comfy and the garden, beautiful. Located close to the coast and within a lovely village with lots of short and long walking routes for our dogs, 2 x Border Terriers. The fresh eggs were a bonus. Lovely hosts, lovely cottage, lovely holiday. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Apr 2024

• "We were very happy with the cottage and its lovely garden."

  Great location for visiting the area. Very comfortable, lots of hot water. Very comfy bed and big fluffy towels. What is not to like!

  Reviewed by Colin4.7★Apr 2024

• "Lovely cottage with a beautiful garden."

  The welcome biscuits and free fresh eggs were much appreciated. The owners, Phil and Polly, were the perfect hosts and gave great advice on places to visit. The local pub was also friendly and the food good. Would love to go back to the cottage again.

  Reviewed by Liz4.7★Apr 2024

• "Amazing place."

  Very cosy, clean and owners Polly and Phil were so welcoming. Everyone in village is friendly and the pub is fantastic and very dog friendly. The food is amazing too. The cottage has a beautiful garden which our two dogs loved so much. This is one of the best places we have stayed and we will love to go back again. Very highly recommend this gorgeous place.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Mar 2024

• "The cottage was spotlessly clean and there was biscuits and fresh eggs which was a lovely touch."

  Hawkchurch is a beautiful friendly, but peaceful village and the owners really welcoming. a lovely base to tour Devon, Dorset and Somerset, we would definitely return.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Mar 2024

• "My dogs and I had a great time despite the weather being very wet, the cottage was very warm and comfortable, it had everything you needed."

  The local pub was also very welcoming and allowed me to take both my dogs in, I had a lovely meal there on my birthday, for which Polly paid for my drinks. I would recommend this lovely cottage for anyone that wants a peaceful place to stay.

  Reviewed by Steph4.7★Feb 2024

• "Lovely little cottage and wow, the garden is magical."

  Our dogs loved it too. Perfect location near plenty of fun things to do and conveniently close to a nice pub that serves nice food. What more could you ask for?

  Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Feb 2024

• "We had a delightful peaceful stay at Puffin Cottage which is well appointed and comfortable."

  The underfloor heating was exceptionally welcoming to come back to after a day out. The host Polly and Phil provided milk and biscuits upon our arrival and eggs from their own chickens which are delicious. The Cottage is well situated for visiting surrounding areas such as Sidmouth, Lyme Regis, Charmouth etc all within 30 minutes drive. All in all a lovely stay.

  Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. We’re so pleased you had a good stay. You have won the prize for the cleanest and tidiest guests ever. 5 stars on guest advisor! Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jan 2024

• "Lovely cottage with everything you need and in the perfect location to visit lots of lovely places"

  Reviewed by Julie4.7★Jan 2024

• "Very nice cottage."

  We had bad weather and the underfloor heating and log burner were fantastic. Kitchen very well equipped. Great garden for our doggy and sweet village close for touring coast. Thank you Polly and Phil

  Reviewed by Jan4.7★Dec 2023

• "Wonderful, warm, welcoming hosts with a beautiful cottage and setting."

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Dec 2023

• "Apart from the weather, we had biblical floods that week it was a pleasant stay."

  The location was good. It was very peaceful .All facilities were good. The garden was lovely. My dogs really enjoyed it.

  Reviewed by Lesley3.8★Dec 2023

• "Such a lovely cottage, clean and comfortable."

  We had an amazing week here, lovely garden. Hawkchurch is a great place, near so many places. The owners are lovely.

  Reviewed by Maggie5.0★Nov 2023

• "Puffin cottage is a clean and cosy place to stay with a beautiful garden infront of the large windows to enjoy."

  Great location for exploring Dorset and Devon. It is a very quiet spot with a lovely local pub in walking distance. Phil and Polly are very sympathetic hosts who give great tips- thank you very much for a lovely week

  Reviewed by Nicolas4.4★Oct 2023

• "Quiet,relaxing,well eqipped kitchen."

  Easy reach of the coast.Nice walks with the dogs.

  Reviewed by Ronald4.4★Sep 2023

• "We had a very comfortable stay at Puffin Cottage."

  The location is excellent for both Devon and Dorset. We did have an issue with a failure of the fridge/freezer which, when reported was replaced with a new one next day. To give the property a five star review would require some TLC in the kitchen and bathroom but overall an enjoyable stay

  It was lovely to meet you. Thanks so much for your feedback. TLC on its way during the quieter season! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geoffrey4.7★Sep 2023

• "Great location."

  Owners were helpful if we needed anything.fresh eggs and vegetables were given to us .overall a lovely holiday.thanks again from Lin and stew ford .

  Thanks so much for your feedback. Really pleased you enjoyed your stay. If you get round to it any tips on how to improve facilities would be really appreciated. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stewart4.7★Aug 2023

• "The cottage is in a very quiet village and area but close to all places we needed to visit."

  Polly and Phil are a lovely and friendly owners and keep the cottage clean and supplies everything you need for your stay.garden is great to sit in and enjoy a drink.would book again.thanks Polly and Phil again and for the lovely eggs from your own chickens.

  Thanks so much for your lovely feedback and for leaving the cottage so beautifully clean and tidy. Sorry I didn’t catch you before you headed off. I meant to give you more eggs and wish you well for your long journey home. I hope it was ok. We’d love to see you again. Take care. Polly & clan. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jun 2023

• "Undoubtedly the best holiday cottage that we have ever stayed in."

  Lovely cottage, fabulous garden, brilliant hosts and superb weather. It was a perfect base to explore the local towns, villages and beaches. Very sad to leave.

  Thanks so much for your amazing feedback. Honestly so so pleased that you enjoyed Puffin Cottage as much as we enjoyed meeting you. Absolutely fabulous guests. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andy5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had a lovely holiday at Puffin Cottage, it was so quiet & peaceful, The garden is a great space to relax and our dog really enjoyed it aswell."

  There are lots of good walks without having to drive anywhere and the local pub was very friendly and welcoming as was Polly & Phil. We have already booked again for next year.

  We’re really looking forward to seeing you both again. Thanks for being such lovely guests and for leaving everything so clean and tidy. Take care. Property Owner

  Reviewed by William5.0★Jun 2023

• "Light and airy cottage with a beautiful garden in which to chillax."

  Excellent location in a small village with an old pub serving delicious food. Coastal towns of Lyme Regis and Seaton just a few miles away. We had a lovely time and a big thank you goes to our hosts Polly and Phil who endured our stay was perfect. Thanks Lynne & Terry.

  Thank you both so much. Absolutely lovely to meet you. Thanks for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy and for the accidental gift of Millers cheese! Take care. Polly, Phil and clan Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had a relaxing stay in Puffin cottage and visiting nearby places of interest."

  Polly and Phil are very friendly hosts who looked after us very well.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★May 2023

• "We had an amazing time @ puffin cottage."

  Perfect location, walks all around & a pub, 5 minutes away. 10 minutes to charmouth beach. It was such a lovely place, lovely hosts, just a really happy holiday. Thank you so much. X

  Thanks so much Tina. It was really lovely to meet you both and of course your gorgeous dogs. We really appreciate the feedback and hope to see you again. Take care. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tina5.0★May 2023

• "Our first time here, and it won’t be our last - we appreciated the cosy cottage, it’s location, warm welcome from owners, and friendly locals."

  It was nice to visit places along the coast, but we always looked forward to returning to Puffin Cottage - sitting in the garden was very relaxing. Lovely local walks around the village surrounded by fields - our dog really enjoyed it too! Very friendly welcome at the local Old Inn - well worth a visit. Thank you to Polly, Phil and family.

  It was absolutely great to meet you. We’re so chuffed that you had a relaxing time and really appreciate the lovely feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Apr 2023

• "Great little cottage, ideally located."

  Small but cosy and lovely garden. Owners are helpful but not intrusive and bent over backwards to sort out a Wi-Fi problem we had. Highly recommend

  Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. It was great to meet you all. Take care. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maria5.0★Apr 2023

• "My second stay in Puffin Cottage and very grateful for its comfort and cozyness as the weather was not the best."

  Ita a great base set in a lovely village and my hosts Polly and Phil are welcoming but not at all intrusive.Looking forward to visiting again.It deserves its ratings.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Mar 2023

• "Lovely cosy & quiet cottage."

  Away from the mainstream with lots of local walks - me & the Great Dane thoroughly enjoyed it.

  Thanks so much for your feedback. We’re really pleased you and gorgeous Rose had a good stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Sep 2022

• "Had a really good time at Puffin Cottage and have already booked to visit again."

  The cottage is very comfortable,well equipped and cosy.The mature garden is a bonus,bigger than I had expected with good lawn space plus trees and shrubs. The cottage offers privacy but Polly and Phil were on hand if need be.It deserves it’s good ratings

  It was so lovely to meet you Margaret. Thanks for leaving the cottage so lovely and tidy. We’re looking forward to seeing you and the lovely Jack soon. Take care. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2022

• "Had a wonderful say."

  Our hosts were excellent and we found lots of fossils on the beach.. great time had by us all, as well as Woody the dog. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Luke5.0★Aug 2022

• "Great cottage, with excellent facilities."

  The garden and the bbq were lovely amenities. Really enjoyed our stay, and Polly and Phil were excellent hosts. They were very kind and generous with their garden produce.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jul 2022

• "Amazing village location, friendly and relaxing."

  We all had an amazing time. Fresh eggs on arrival were lovely and the accommodation was clean and bright - perfect for us all. The garden was beautiful - we were very spoilt with the weather on our weeks so spent all day exploring East Devon/west Dorset We will book again!

  Thanks so much for your lovely feedback. We’re really pleased you had a relaxing time. P.S. your friend stole the show in Mamma Mia! Brilliant! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★May 2022

• "Very happy with the cottage very clean and equipped well , able to park car off road on the driveway ."

  Very nice postion , floor to cealing large wwindows over looking the garden Very private.. although hosts just across driveway.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2022

• "This was our second stay at Puffin Cottage and we found it just as comfy and cosy as before."

  A truly lovely property, lots of hot water, perfect after a day out walking, and a good night’s sleep on the comfortable bed. It must be said too that everything was so clean!! Polly was very welcoming and gifted us some delicious eggs from the chickens. We will definitely be back again soon. Thank you so much.

  Thank you so much! It was really great to meet you. I was hoping to catch you to send you away with more eggs but you were such early birds! Thanks for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy. Hugely appreciated. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Mar 2022

• "Lovely holiday cottage."

  Very clean and cosy. Beautiful garden which the dog enjoyed. Great location for exploring Dorset. Very quiet spot with good local pub in walking distance. Thankyou.

  Thanks so much for the lovely feedback. We’re really pleased that you had a good break. Huge thanks as well for leaving the cottage so beautifully clean and tidy. We hope to see you again. Take care. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Mar 2022

• "Just wonderful - cosy, welcoming and peaceful."

  The owners are very friendly and considerate, gifted us with treats for our grateful dog and provided everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We will definitely return, thank you.

  Thanks so much for your lovely feedback and for leaving the cottage so beautifully clean and tidy. It was great to meet you and Busby. We'd love to see you again, particularly since you brought such gorgeous weather with you! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kia5.0★Feb 2022

• "Comfy property with lovely underfloor heating (nice for our feet and the dog loved that too)."

  Bath was very nice after a walk in the cold January weather. Garden was smaller than expected and not secure, but nice to look out onto. Didn't feel confident to use the wood burner as the seal was damaged and didn't want a room full of smoke

  Thanks so much for your comments. It was lovely to meet you and your gorgeous dog! I'm sorry to hear that you were expecting a larger garden, we ordinarily get comments to say the photos don't do it justice. We will add a note to the details to say that the garden is not currently secure until we're able to do this. I'm really sorry if this inconvenienced you. The fire rope on the wood burner is there to increase the efficiency of the fire rather than smoke proof the property. The chimney has been recently swept in line with requirements so draws well. We've got a rope fixing kit on hand as we rely solely on wood burners ourselves and would have been really happy to pop in and resolve this. This has been done and I'll make a point of double checking in between stays. Thanks for your custom and thanks for leaving the cottage so beautifully clean and tidy. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michaela3.8★Jan 2022

• "We had a lovely short break at Puffin Cottage."

  The owner was really helpful, even going out of her way to find out about local trick or treat options for my children on Halloween. The cottage was clean, cosy, warm and comfortable and we had a fantastic time visiting Lyme Regis and Charmouth Beach to hunt for fossils and sea glass.

  Reviewed by Gill5.0★Oct 2021

• "A lovely quiet restful week in Puffin Cottage."

  .. Perfect! Ideal location. Clean and comfortable. Everything you need, making it a real home from home! We will be back and highly recommend staying there. Thanks Polly for the warm welcome and fresh eggs :)

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Oct 2021

• "We had a lovely stay in Puffin Cottage, it's a beautiful place and the owners are very welcoming."

  It's a good location and within easy reach of lovely walks and great beaches. The garden is pretty which was great for our child and spaniel.

  Reviewed by Natasha5.0★Jul 2021

• "All good. Cottage very good - comfortable and well equipped - and hosts very friendly and helpful."

  On reflection it would be helpful to point out in the directions that Puffin Cottage is accessed via the gate to Glebe Cottage as we were a bit unsure when we arrived

  Reviewed by Graham4.4★May 2021

• "Puffin Cottage is compact but beautifully presented."

  The owners are lovely and helpful and the cottage is in a beautiful village which is very handy for the Jurassic coast. The are plenty of walks from the cottage and the dog loved the private garden. All in all we had a lovely stay in this cottage despite some not so great weather. We would be happy to stay there again and happy to recommend this as a comfortable place to stay in a lovely location with friendly hosts.

  Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★May 2021

• "Wonderful place"

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Apr 2021

• "We absolutely loved our four night stay at Puffin last week."

  Such a gem of cottage in truly beautiful surroundings. The cottage exceeded our expectations...all four of us adored our stay and soaked up the calm atmosphere and beautifully light cottage. It was very clean and all of the household amenities were in great condition. We loved to explore the local area and will definitely consider coming back :)

  Reviewed by Diego5.0★Apr 2021

• "A cosy cottage with a lovely garden."

  Feels very private, but still very close to the shop and pub. Great local walks and also close to the coast. We found the cottage clean, well equipped with comfortable beds and a welcoming wood burner.

  Reviewed by Ross5.0★Oct 2020

• "Lovely little cottage in peaceful surroundings."

  Lots of great walks direct from the cottage - very well maintained footpaths and signage. Polly and Phil are great hosts - helpful and welcoming without being obtrusive. The welcome pack was lovely - thank you for that. King Sized beds are one our must haves these days and this one is super comfortable. The cottage is ideally located for touring the south coast from Portland Bill to Exmouth with Lyme Regis and Charmouth offering great local beaches. The coastal path above Seaton is also well worth a visit. With all this and with a great local to return to in the evenings, what more could you want? To make your holiday complete, the cottage has a proper teapot!

  Reviewed by Frances5.0★Sep 2020

• "The holiday was great, the cottage and location was very good."

  The only problem was dealing with Sykes Cottages. You would not answer emails or answer my phone calls. The only part of you system that worked is were you took my money.

  Reviewed by Jim5.0★Aug 2020

• "Had such a lovely stay in this lovely cottage with our 5 year old."

  He particularly loved the garden with a tree swing and squirrels; we loved the shady cottage at the end of a hot day at the beach!

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Aug 2020

• "Proximity to Charmouth beach is excellent, local pub in Hawkchurch was very friendly."

  Nice comfortable cottage, all necessary facilities provided. Owners very helpful and friendly.

  Reviewed by Alistair4.7★Jul 2020

• "When you walk into a place and find cake forks in the cutlery draw, you know it's going to be good!"

  We had a lovely stay at Puffin Cottage. It was warm, cosy, clean, comfortable and very well equipped. The cottage is adjacent to the owner's house but is private and not overlooked. Phil and Polly (the owners) struck the perfect balance between being very respectful of our privacy and, at the same time, giving us the sense that they were on hand should we need them and that they would do anything to make our stay more comfortable. Hawkchurch is a delightful village too, with a warm welcome on offer at the church, pub and shop, which are all just around the corner. Our dog Welly also had a very enjoyable time, with numerous footpaths right from the doorstep. We booked for two weeks and stayed for three....that says it all! Thank you for such a lovely stay.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Feb 2020

• "Thank you!"

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jan 2020

• "A lovely relaxing place."

  Nice festive welcome from the host. Always warm and very comfortable

  Reviewed by Tina4.7★Dec 2019

• "The owners of this cottage were friendly and welcoming and it must have been difficult for them as they had only just moved to the area themselves."

  it was a quiet country area but fairly easy access to attractions such as the coast and historic houses and gardens. We were exceptionally lucky with the weather that week.

  Reviewed by Margaret4.4★Sep 2019

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