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5 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
18 Customer Reviews
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"Absolutely gorgeous cottage, renovated to a high standard and equipped with everything you could possibly need."
Lovely, comfortable beds, cosy living room and kindly considered bits for families (toys and games for all ages, plastic plates and cups etc). Lovely courtyard, albeit not well used given time of year we stayed and convenient location within Dawlish.
I am delighted you had a lovely comfortable stay at Pilchard Cottage. Thank you so much for your great review, we hope to be able to welcome you to Dawlish again in the future! Property Owner
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"We really enjoyed our stay in Pilchard Cottage."
We were very comfortable and everything was provided. We didn't manage to park outside, but the parking permit for the local carpark was greatly appreciated. So much to see and do in the area. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely review, it’s great to hear the car park permit was useful and that you had a comfortable stay. We’d love to welcome you to Dawlish again in the future. Property Owner
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"We spent a week in Pilchard Cottage and, oh wow, I'm pretty sure that it raised the bar for all the holiday homes to come."
It's warm, it's cozy, it's lovingly furnished & decorated (loved the mouse lamps in the dining room) and the owners are extremely helpful and friendly. You have literally everything you need and a lot more, especially the extremely well-equipped kitchen deserves a special mention. (Not that you will need it though, there's plenty of restaurants in Dawlish so no need for cooking.) Thanks for a wonderful time!
We are absolutely thrilled you had a great holiday at Pilchard Cottage, thank you so much for such lovely feedback. The mouse lamps in the book case are a particular favourite of mine too! We'd love to welcome you back to Dawlish again, next time you visit the UK. Very best wishes. Property Owner
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"We had a fantastic time at pilchard cottage."
They really have gone to town on the place and catered for every need. As soon as we walked through the door it was very welcoming and just felt right at home. The owners had put grab handles in which is brilliant for those who need a little help. The welcome hamper was really lovely too. We will definitely be back again and will have a longer stay next time. Thank you both of you. Xxx
What a lovely review, thank you! It’s great to hear you all had a fantastic holiday at Pilchard Cottage and enjoyed the welcome goodies. I’m glad you found the grab handles useful too. We look forward to welcoming you back to Dawlish again in the future! Best wishes. Property Owner
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"Pilchard Cottage is lovely, furnished and equipped to a very high standard like a home rather than a holiday cottage."
The owners have thought of everything and were in touch before our visit with information. There is a wealth of info at the cottage along with books, puzzles, colouring books and crayons, dressing gowns and two electric fans (very useful last week when the nights were warm). The welcome basket was lovely and we were able to take advantage of a parking space outside the cottage door and a parking permit supplied for a nearby carpark. A five star experience!
Thank you for such a lovely review of Pilchard Cottage, it’s great to hear you had a good holiday and found our local area guides and the car park permit useful. We’d love to welcome you back to Dawlish again soon. Property Owner
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"A wonderful cottage with everything you are likely to need for a comfortable break."
Thank you for your lovely feedback, pleased to hear you had a great stay at Pilchard Cottage. We would love to welcome you back to Dawlish again in the future. Property Owner
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"This is a wonderful cottage, close enough to walk to the beach and sights, with restaurants and a small supermarket even closer."
The owners were in contact before the stay to check if we needed anything, and we were welcomed a basket of treats and a personal note with tips of things to do and see during our stay. The kitchen is extremely well equipped (probably better equipped than our own) and everything was incredibly clean when we arrived. We would definitely recommend this cottage if you're planning a stay in Dawlish.
Thank you for your wonderful review, I’m so glad you had a great holiday at Pilchard Cottage and enjoyed the welcome goodies! We would love to welcome you again to Dawlish in the future. Property Owner
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"Pilchard Cottage is a superb place to stay, from the moment we set foot inside we felt at home."
The attention to detail from the lovely fluffy bath robes to the fully equipped kitchen with the many added extras left us wanting for nothing. I have to say I have never slept so well as I did here. Ideally located in the town with a very short walk to the train station if you want to explore Devon further afield. Extensive information was left regarding the cottage and things to do in the surrounding areas. The welcome hamper was a lovely surprise. The owners are clearly very passionate about giving their guests a wonderful holiday experience. Two very happy customers.
Oh wow, what an incredible review! Thank you so much, we are absolutely delighted you had such a wonderful holiday at Pilchard Cottage and felt at home. We’d love to welcome you again in the future. Very best wishes. Property Owner
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"Pilchard Cottage is perfect for a home away from home."
The owners have thought of every little detail throughout the cottage to ensure a comfortable stay. The welcome basket of goodies and personalised sheet of things to do during the week of your stay and a very informative folder of things to do and places to see ensures can you explore the south Devon coast to the full. Perfect!
Thank you for giving Pilchard Cottage such high praise! I'm so pleased you had a lovely holiday here in Dawlish and found our local area guide and special events information useful. We thoroughly enjoy sharing our local knowledge of the area with our visitors and we'd love to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
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"This is a beautiful property and I can see the thought love and utmost care that has been put into it."
It’s immaculate and tastefully designed with lovely little details. The dressing gown provided was much appreciated as was the very generous welcome basket. Parking can be an issue however there is a car park near by and it wouldn’t put me off booking again. Just a suggestion I would have liked a bath sheet to wrap up in after a relaxing shower. Had a lovely stay thank you.
Thank you for your wonderful review, it’s lovely to hear you enjoyed your holiday. We aim to provide a comfortable and luxurious experience for all of our guests, so I will replace the towels with bath sheets during our next changeover. Thank you very much for your suggested improvement. We'd love to welcome you back again in the future. Update 16/07/2024 - We have just purchased a car parking permit for our guests to use during their stay (free of charge) in the local long stay car park. There is also free and unrestricted car parking outside Pilchard Cottage, however due to the proximity of the cottage to the shops and beach these spaces are extremely popular! Property Owner
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"Fab cottage, spotless and tastefully decorated Would definitely recommend ..."
Fab cottage, spotless and tastefully decorated Would definitely recommend Owners so very thoughtful and lovely welcome basket Dawlish was a great base to explore Devon and the owners had left lots of helpful information Beds soo comfy and linen excellent quality
I’m delighted you had a great holiday and enjoyed the welcome goodies! Glad to hear you got to explore some of our lovely county too. We would love to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
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"Marvellous cottage, everything you could need, lovely welcome hamper and information about events in Dawlish that week."
Spotless clean and lovely decor. Hopefully we will be back! ,
What lovely feedback, thank you! I’m so glad you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the welcome goodies. We would love to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
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"We have been regularly using Sykes for nearly fifteen years and Pilchard Cottage is definitely one of the best we’ve stayed in."
Everything was done to a really high spec and the owners had gone out their way to provide extra things to make the stay special, like personalised recommendations of what events were on the week we were there and providing colouring books/ crayons for the kids. The cottage is in the middle of Dawlish town centre, so is handy for shops and restaurants, plus the SW Coastal Path, if you want to do walks. The only slight downside to it being in a central location is that it isn’t easy to park directly outside the cottage, however, we did find a spot in neighbouring streets quite quickly. Overall, we had a brilliant week staying in the cottage and we would definitely stay there again or recommend it to friends and family.
Thank you for your lovely review, I’m so pleased you had a great holiday and enjoyed the cottage and Dawlish. We would love to welcome you to Pilchard Cottage again in the future. Property Owner
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"A beautiful tastefully decorated home, extremely comfortable, with period features, and equipped with all modern appliances."
Plenty of information and leaflets were left to help plan days out, and communication between owner was excellent.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, I’m so pleased you liked the cottage and found the information helpful. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future. I hope you have a great summer! Property Owner
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"Central location yet very peaceful."
Cottage beautifully furnished and equipped with everything you could need for self catering accommodation. A gem of a find and we will certainly be back. The owners provided excellent information before we travelled and were great in our hour of need!
Thank you very much for your lovely review, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Pilchard Cottage and look forward to welcoming you again soon! Property Owner
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"Excellent, in the centre of Dawlish."
Beautiful decor, clean, comfortable and good communication. Thank you for leaving milk, tea, coffee and goodies. We would definitely stay again.
Thank you for your fantastic feedback, I am so pleased you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the welcome basket! We look forward to welcoming you back again for another stay soon. Property Owner
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"What a gem of a find!"
An incredible well kept and well decorated home. I use the word ‘home’ as it really was a home from home. Pilchard had everything we could possibly need and in a lovely location. Thank you for a marvellous stay!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted you had a lovely time in Dawlish and enjoyed your stay at Pilchard Cottage. Hopefully we will welcome you again in the future. Property Owner
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"A big plus for me was that no pets were allowed in the cottage."
We are so pleased you had a lovely holiday in Dawlish and that you found Pilchard Cottage to be very clean and well maintained. Thank you for the kind words you left in our Guest Book, glad you found the cottage to be comfortable and beautifully furnished. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Summary
- Two king-size bedrooms; 2 x king-size beds & 1 single bed
- Ground-floor bathroom with spa bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Sitting room with woodburning stove free access to logs & kindling
- Central Heating – Gas & Electricity are included
- Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine and DAB+ Radio
- Smart TV with Freesat channels, WiFi, Fast Fibre Broadband
- Large selection of books, puzzles, games, colouring activity box and beach toys
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen, towels and dressing gowns provided
- Roadside parking on first-come-first-served basis
- Rear enclosed sun-trap courtyard with furniture
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.4 miles
- Two small dogs or one large dog allowed
- Complimentary parking permit use for car parks in Dawlish & Dawlish Warren
- Please let the property owners know if you are celebrating a special occasion
- the cottage is dog friendly, which includes tiled flooring from the front door to the back door, a warm water dog shower in the courtyard and further enclosure of the courtyard to prevent escapes
- Please note the courtyard is small and has no grass
- There are dog friendly beaches and woodland walks in the vicinity
- The following items will also be provided; dog towels, shampoo, bowls and some welcome treats.
The property
Pilchard Cottage is tucked away in the heart of the quaint seaside town of Dawlish and is a newly renovated 220-year-old Georgian Cob Cottage full of quirks, charm, and home comforts, the cottage is ideal for one or two couples or a family and was built by The Lord of the Manor at the turn of the 19th century for the local fishermen and their families to reside. The property is perfectly located for the world-famous Dawlish Sea Front, The Lawn, The Brook, independent shops, cafés, bakeries, ice cream parlours, restaurants, pubs, takeaways and public transport links.
As you walk into the property through the porch stable door there is a step with a grab rail to enter the sitting room.
The sitting room is well equipped with a 42” Smart TV, stylish seating, and benefits from the added ambience of fairy lights and a woodburning stove, making this room a truly magical space to relax after a day of exploring the local beaches, after the staircase on the ground floor, allowing access to the bedrooms, is a separate dining room accessed via a step with a grab rail. The large dining room offers tasteful seating for up to six people, and there is also a window seat for reading or enjoying your morning coffee and a bookcase set back into an old mysterious doorway, there is also a desk with a second TV, which could be used as a workspace if needed.
The galley-style kitchen is a contemporary space with opulent furniture and stone flooring, is well equipped with an electric hob, fan assisted oven, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, DAB+ radio and a coffee machine, beside the kitchen awaits a refreshing bathroom with bronze fittings and stylish furniture, ideal for a warm shower or a soak amongst the bubbles.
The bathroom offers a spa bath and a thermostatic rainfall shower, and there is also a large mirror, a shaving point and shelving for storage.
There are two grab rails by the bath for safety.
The bedrooms are accessed from a small landing at the top of the stairs, with two further steps to access the front bedroom from the landing.
Grab rails and handrails are fixed to the walls.
The front bedroom is a large room with a king-size bed, bedside tables, dressing table and chair, built-in wardrobe, and further storage.
The back bedroom is located off the landing with one further step to access. The back bedroom is also large, it has a king-size bed and a single bed, a large chest of drawers and a built-in wardrobe, as well as two windows with far reaching views over Dawlish.
Take breakfast outside in the characterful rear courtyard, accessed via a door in the kitchen, making the most of this fully enclosed suntrap during the summer. There is a metal patio set and a parasol for the summer months.
There is also a log store, potted climbing flowering plants, a wall mounted pull out rotary airer for your laundry and a boot rack.
Historic Dawlish is a wonderful place to enjoy a holiday year-round; from sunbathing and sea swimming in the summer, watching the resident Wildfowl paddling in The Brook during the spring, heritage steam & diesel train spotting in the warmer months, migratory bird watching in the autumn and admiring the wild winter sea as it collides heavily with the recently completed sea wall during an Easterly storm.
If your stay coincides with one of the wonderful community organised events such as; Dawlish Carnival, Dark River Festival, the Bike & Trike Show and several Food Markets, then you are in for a real treat! Dawlish also boasts a theatre, museum, a bowling green, summer boat trips, a wonderful new play park, crazy golf and a fantastic stretch of the South West Coast Path from Coryton Cove to the magnificent nature reserve of Dawlish Warren and beyond.
If you wake early on a clear morning, amble down to the breakwater at Boat Cove and bathe in the golden glow as the sun rises out of the sea whilst listening to the birds chirp from their burrows in the red sandstone cliffs behind.
Outside of Dawlish there are plenty of lovely seaside towns to visit including Teignmouth, Exmouth, Torquay and Brixham. Paignton Zoo and Dartmouth Steam Railway are top attractions for the local area.
The city of Exeter makes for a wonderful daytrip and is also quickly accessed by train from Dawlish; you can walk the Roman Walls, visit the Catacombs on a free guided red coat walking tour and enjoy the magnificent Royal Albert Memorial Museum on a rainy day.
If you are travelling to the area by car, then a day spent at the Dartmoor National Park is not to be missed.
On a clear day you can see for miles which makes for a thrilling 'yomp' across the Moors; waterfalls, tors, forests, and wild Dartmoor ponies are just a few of the highlights here. To add a little more excitement and mystery to your day, make sure you read up on the local Dartmoor legends before your trip!
South Devon has been a major tourist destination for centuries, with varied landscapes, great attractions, and natural beauty – so book your holiday at Pilchard Cottage and come and explore this incredible area. Parking Permit – A parking permit for one car can be provided to the guest at no extra cost, for the duration of their booking in the following car parks; Barton Hill Car Park (Dawlish, EX7 9QF), Sandy Lane Car Park (Dawlish, EX7 0AF), Landward Car Park (Dawlish Warren, EX7 0NF) and Seaward Car Park (Dawlish Warren, EX7 0NA). Guests will need to provide their vehicle details to the property owner ahead of their stay, to allow the permit to be updated with their vehicle details.
Guests are required to follow the terms and conditions of each car park.
Further details will be provided.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
About the location
DAWLISH
Teignmouth 3 miles; Exeter 13.4 miles; Exmouth 19.7 miles
A charming seaside town set on the southern coast. The town of Dawlish offers all of the facilities for day-to-day living including a pleasant variety of shops, restaurants and cafés and a small theatre. Dawlish is famous for its Black Swans that live with other wildfowl on the Dawlish Water that runs through the central town park down to the sea, at night in the summer it is beautifully lit by strings of coloured lights. Dawlish comes with a wonderful, sandy beach with a crazy golf course also nearby, it is the perfect place for a family holiday. Up the coast is Dawlish Warren that can be reached by car or train or, for those energetic types, a walk along the sea wall. Further afield, Dawlish mainline station offers access to Exeter, Exmouth, Torquay, Paignton or even Plymouth, trains are plentiful.
Please let the property owners know if you are celebrating a special occasion.
Note: Step down into sitting room and dining room.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Christmas