Harbour View Cottage

76 Customer Reviews

• "Beautiful cottage, warm and clean."

  Excellent location . Hope to visit in the summer, although we were very lucky with the weather this October.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Nov 2024

• "This is a lovely property, warm and comfortable and in a great situation overlooking the marina and the West Somerset Railway line."

  In tw minutes you can be in the town or at the bus stop or the train station. What more could you want ?

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Oct 2024

• "Absolutely gorgeous cottage - immaculately clean and very well maintained."

  Beautiful views over the harbour. Will definitely use Sykes in the future and will stay at Harbour View again,

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Oct 2024

• "We had a lovely time and wished we could have stayed longer."

  Really clean and the beds - amazing. Lovely places to eat. Train on the doorstep!

  Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Oct 2024

• "Other guests have covered how good is this cottage."

  We have had almost 100 cottage holidays over many years, and consider Harbour View Cottage is one of the handful of best, in every way, places we haves stayed. We hope to be able to return.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2024

• "We were extremely comfortable at Harbour View Cottage which had everything we needed and hoped for."

  We loved the decor and the location of the property. We do try to explore the immediate surroundings and it was lovely to do that and pop into the deli to buy lunch to eat at the cottage before venturing out again in the afternoon. We only had three nights there and could quite easily have enjoyed a longer stay!

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Sep 2024

• "What a charming cottage with wonderful views of the harbour,it's been renovated to a very high standard with comfy beds and a large walk in shower and new Kitchen if you need it."

  Credit must go to the owners for this 5 STAR Cottage we will be back. Robert & Julia

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2024

• "Great cottage with harbour and sea views."

  The property has been recently renovated and has been well done. It is well equipped and usefully has a downstairs toilet and washbasin and this room also houses the washing machine. It is worth noting that the fridge is on the small size and there is only a tiny freezer compartment - which is big enough to make ice cubes but not for storing frozen food. The bed linen and towels are of an excellent quality. There is a king size bed in one bedroom and a standard double in the other. The mattresses on both are a little soft for us but this is a matter of preference - it hasn't stopped us booking for a third year. The property has a hairdryer and there are garden chairs, as well as an ironing board and iron, pegs, clothes airer and some cleaning equipment. The bathroom upstairs has a proper, good-size walk-in shower and the water pressure is great. It is worth noting that the stairs are quite steep. There is parking for two cars and the cottage is accessed via a very narrow lane. Luckily this only leads to the harbour view cottages so you very rarely meet anyone coming the other way!

  Reviewed by Sandra4.4★Aug 2024

• "Very comfortable cottage with an amazing view within walking distance of the town."

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jul 2024

• "Loved it that much I've already booked it for next year."

  Superb in every way, the host is an amazing ladt too.

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jun 2024

• "Your description was not as good as we found the property."

  It was much better than we expected. The only short coming for us was the settee was not comfortable for us but adequate. We would return as the outlook over the harbour is fantastic.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Jun 2024

• "Really enjoyed our stay."

  .very comfortable and easy to just unpack and enjoy Watchet…the information folder provided was really useful too.. the subsets are stunning as are the the views of the harbour. A great base for a holiday

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jun 2024

• "Harbour View is a lovely property in a fantastic location."

  It is just a very short walk into Watchet. The sunsets were amazing! It was also extremely pleasant to sit in the garden and listen to the live music and the steam trains. Watchet is a very welcoming place with a wonderful sense of community. The only drawback to the cottage is the pale blinds in the bedrooms, needs either blackout blinds or curtains. The owner sent very good directions so the cottage was easy to find.

  Reviewed by Linda4.4★May 2024

• "We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely property which is in a great location and has superb views."

  An interesting area to explore with nice local walks. A blackout blind in the main bedroom would help sleeping we think as it was very bright in there, other than that a better tv would help on bad weather days.

  Reviewed by David4.7★May 2024

• "Lovely cottage, very comfortable and clean, everything we were expecting."

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Apr 2024

• "The cottage is lovely and very modern."

  Great kitchen facilities and the 2 bathrooms are very convenient. The main bathroom has a great sized shower and the bedrooms are ample with comfortable beds. Great views of the harbour and very convenient for the town. Overall we passed a fantastic few days in Watchet.

  Reviewed by Patrizia5.0★Apr 2024

• "Beautiful Cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay."

  Fantastic Views and just a short walk to shops bars and restaurants. Will definitely be returning.

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Mar 2024

• "We had an excellent stay at Harbour View Cottage."

  It has been updated beautifully to provide a modern, welcoming, comfortable home away from home with all the things we could ask for including nice surprises too, like the postcards. We made great use of being so close to Watchet town for seafront walks, pub meals and town history. We are both quite arty and loved the changing views and sunsets for drawing and painting. We discovered the East Quay Art Centre in the new block building on the harbour.. how did we miss that from the info? :D It has a great coffee shop and lots to see and do for all ages in the colder months. The log burner was fabulous on the wintery nights and really heated up the whole house. I agree with a previous visitor, that the bedroom with the sea view is very cold and really needs another radiator/heater for the winter. All in all, a fabulous stay in beautiful cottage. Many thanks.

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Feb 2024

• "Beautiful cottage, warm and cosy with lovely views over the harbour, convenient for town and the art centre"

  Reviewed by Michelel5.0★Dec 2023

• "Harbour cottage was all we hoped."

  Very clean and comfortable and close to the towns cafes, pubs and shops. Lovely views across the harbour and easy to travel to the local sites although we found many of the tourist sites were closed for the winter which was a shame. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Nov 2023

• "The cottage itself is lovely and very comfortable, once you have got to grips with the central heating (for which no detailed instructions were supplied."

  ) The location is excellent with wonderful views. We were grateful to the owner who sent very detailed, specific directions which were very helpful.Parking is straightforward. However, the listing by Sykes is very inaccurate as there is not a gas hob; nor a gas fire and the fridge, as noted by previous guests is no longer a tall fridge freezer but an under worktop fridge with small freezer box. In addition, the listing clearly states that there is a DVD player. Having had previous experience of the intermittent television reception in Somerset, we took DVDs to watch in the evenings.We were very disappointed that this amenity was lacking.

  Reviewed by Lorraine3.4★Nov 2023

• "Comfortable well appointed cottage in a great location with lovely views of the harbour and sea."

  Two parking spaces was also useful.

  Reviewed by Philomena5.0★Oct 2023

• "We've just returned home from another great week at "Harbour Cottage"."

  We've spent a week in Autumn in this cottage for many years but the renovation before the 2022 season has transformed it into a much more convenient and comfortable space. There's lots to do and see in the Watchet area and there is a fantastic view over the Harbour from the cottage itself. Thoroughly recommended and we hope to stay there again next year.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Sep 2023

• "Beautifully renovated cottage with wonderful views over Watchet and its harbour."

  We were delighted with the cottage and have booked again for next year. I don't know who drafts the information about a property but we would have found it helpful to know in advance that of the two double beds one is a standard double and the other is king size. Also that the fridge only has a very small freezer compartment - only room for ice cubes and a bag of peas. A review from 2022 suggests that there is no washing maching. There is now a washing machine which is very useful when staying for two weeks. All in all the cottage is very well equipped with everything we needed provided.

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Aug 2023

• "Lovely, comfortable yet modern cottage with all mod cons."

  Beautiful views from the main bedroom. I would reccomend this place (but bring salt, pepper and vinegar in case you want to eat some chips indoors!)

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jul 2023

• "Had an amazing week."

  We fell in love with the cottage. The views were amazing. Sat up in bed and there was the sea. Just perfect. Every thing you need there for your stay.

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Jun 2023

• "The cottage was in a lovely position overlooking the harbour."

  Nice and comfortable and great interior.

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Jun 2023

• "Lovely cottage, great position, car park felt safe."

  Certainly recommend Harbour View Cottage and would like to visit again, comfortable, safe and peaceful. Watchet felt like a "Community Village", people were friendly and helpful.

  Reviewed by Barbara4.4★Jun 2023

• "Really nice Cottage well presented, will all you need Comfortable beds Well ..."

  Really nice Cottage well presented, will all you need Comfortable beds Well located for local facilities in a nice friendly village

  Reviewed by Clive4.7★Apr 2023

• "We loved our stay at Harbour View Cottage, it was exactly as we’d hoped."

  Sometimes pictures don’t tell a true story but in this case they were spot on. Beautiful views aswell, we even got snow during our stay which we enjoyed. The Sunday market was a bonus, made some yummy purchases. Would recommend The Star, we ate in there a couple of times, warm fire and friendly atmosphere. All in all we enjoyed our stay at Watchet.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Mar 2023

• "Superb cottage in a great location."

  Plenty to see and do in the area. Lovely view over The Esplanade, marina, and towards Wales. Variety of shops, pubs and cafes close by in town. The cottage is exceptionally clean (but it is early in the season) with 2 x double beds (no twin beds). The description of the cottage and the amenities is totally accurate. Not a place I would recommend if someone has mobility issues. The access and parking are out of the owners' control but it was a bit challenging at times as neighbouring properties have visiting tradesmen in large vans, and our car did get exceptionally dusty/gritty from building works. None of the latter would put us off of hiring the property again.

  Reviewed by Mo4.7★Feb 2023

• "The cottage was very comfortable, kitchen well equipped with plenty of room to store provisions."

  We managed to cook a turkey Christmas dinner. Very quiet and good location for a short walk into town. Ideally situated for exploring the area with easy access to the Quantocks, Coast and Exmoor. The Star Inn in Watchet was a very welcoming pub with good quality simple food. Would definitely stay in this area again and if available in the same cottage.

  Reviewed by Rowena4.7★Dec 2022

• "Harbour View Cottage is one of the cleanest cottages we have stayed at."

  All furniture very comfortable too. Recent renovations done to a high standard. Wish we could have stayed longer, thanks for providing for a great week.

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Nov 2022

• "Our second time of staying at Harbour Cottage, and as expected we had a lovely time there."

  It has had a major refurbishment since we stayed 2 yrs ago which has made it even better. For us it's a perfect place to stay with everything you need provided and so convenient to town and harbour. We wouldnt want to stay anywhere else when visiting Watchet, and cant wait to return in the future.

  Reviewed by Pauline4.7★Oct 2022

• "Lovely property situated in an idyllic location, close to amenities and the steam train station - highly recommend a trip."

  Beautiful harbour view from the lounge window and upstairs main bedroom. The property was clean and well equipped. Only thing I believe it could do with is perhaps some books/games (such as Scrabble, and/or playing cards, including Uno) for winter nights. The majority of cottages/gites we have stayed in over the years provide these. I would definitely recommend a stay here, Watchet is a quaint place and the area is very pretty with lots of forest walks.

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Oct 2022

• "Excellent cottage very well equipped just a two minute walk to bus stops and ..."

  Excellent cottage very well equipped just a two minute walk to bus stops and train station which most days had a steam train operating would definitely recommend this holiday cottage a credit to its owner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2022

• "Love this cottage this is our second visit the views are superb, its so nice to sit in the garden and watch the harbour life and great to hear the steam train running by."

  The cottage has everything needed for a chilled out stay the bedding is very clean and comfortable and the facilities are great. The shops are only a few minutes away and there are great walks with lovely views near by, many thanks again for lovely stay in your cottage. For photographs on our visits see Colin Tucker facebook.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Jul 2022

• "Excellent accommodation and fully met our expectations and requirements."

  Fabulous views from the house, right on the doorstep of all that was available in the town. Would recommend this accommodation to anyone.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jul 2022

• "A perfect week, a perfect property in a perfect area."

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2022

• "The cottage was gorgeous, tastefully decorated, set in a really quiet location but very handy for the town."

  The cottage was spotless and we didn’t want for anything. The cake and pint of milk were a nice touch. We particularly loved the sound of the steam trains as they went past.

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Jun 2022

• "Such a lovely cottage, one of the best we have stayed in."

  We have appreciated the peace and quiet and loved the views out to sea from the house and garden. The recent renovations are to a high standard and there is everything provided for a great holiday.

  Reviewed by Debra5.0★May 2022

• "Great cottage had a lovely chilled stay, the view is so good from the cottage and garden and the steam train runs along the bottom of the garden."

  So much to see and great walks. Loved everything about the cottage the decor is great and just about everything you need is there, just two minor gripes we did think there was a washing machine when we first booked the cottage so we only took so many clothes but we coped, and the freezer section in the fridge is very small .The information to find the property was emailed and was excellent so made it easy to find. The local shop is only a five min walk if needed, we would recommend this property and will hopefully be returning soon.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Apr 2022

• "A beautifully refurbished cottage with everything you could ask for, including a log burner, sunny garden and amazing view of the harbour (and the steam train that basically runs at the bottom of the garden)!"

  Would highly recommend the cottage and Watchet.

  Thank you for taking the trouble to post your feedback. So glad that you appreciate the effort we have taken with the renovation. We hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clara5.0★Apr 2022

• "VERY NICE PROPERTY"

  Reviewed by Freda5.0★Nov 2021

• "The cottage was easy to find with the directions sent to us a few days before."

  It was wonderfully warm and cosy, with amazing views over the harbour. Our stay was peaceful and relaxing. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed. Watchet town centre is an easy 5 minute walk and has everything you need. We hope to return one day.

  Reviewed by Alexandra5.0★Nov 2021

• "This was our second stay at Habour view."

  The cottage has everything you need, the beds are really comfortable and the log fire is lovely to have on at night. The area around Watchet is great with so much to do. We can’t wait to return

  Reviewed by Lee4.7★Oct 2021

• "The property was fine, clean and comfortable."

  It’s just the price that was far too high for this level of accommodation. £259 per night should get absolute top notch accommodation and facilities.

  Reviewed by Richard4.4★Oct 2021

• "Lovely location, a stones throw from the steam railway station and a few minutes walk into Watchet."

  Cottage itself was very cosy and the garden out the back was a delight, tea and cake overlooking the harbour was a treat. Comfy beds and quiet at night so we all slept well. All in all a lovely stay.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Oct 2021

• "Heating was all over the place,cold in the evenings."

  there was instructions to change it but was not confident to do so. Sofas are very low and soft making it very difficult to get out of for 60 somethings like us! was looking forward to returning next year but the prices have risen to more than we can afford(ridiculously so).Such a shame!

  Reviewed by James5.0★Sep 2021

• "Cozy cottage, close to harbour with fabulous sea views."

  Spotlessly clean with everything we needed.

  Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Jul 2021

• "On arrival kitchen surfaces still had bread crumbs on it so did the toaster dust on appliances grease on extractor hood, fridge was dirty freezer was dirty kitchen and dining room wooden floor was filthy."

  We was told the property would be deep cleaned it wasn’t and because we had vulnerable people with us I set to to do the cleaning. I emailed the owner who apologised and said i the cleaner must have run out of time but no cleaner came back and nothing was sorted. As for Covid protection it was NOT fit for purpose and I feel strongly that I should expect some compensation even just for my time cleaning.

  Reviewed by Paul3.1★Jun 2021

• "Met expectations in the main but building work straight outside cottage was not mentioned by anyone so to wake every day in your holiday to drilling and building was not the best experience."

  We would have at least liked to have known so I have contacted the owner who thought it was over and also then thought it would be done soon this is not correct and will not be done until end of summer so other bookings need to be aware for this year. They have assured me they will tell others. No welcome parcel at all not even some tea and little milk for late arrivals so glad we are always organised.

  Reviewed by Toni3.8★May 2021

• "The cottage has great views of the harbour and we saw several beautiful sunsets."

  Perfect location for the harbour, just a few minutes walk. The owners were very pleasant and helpful when we needed to ring them. Despite nothing really being open till next week, we loved Watchet and had some good walks. Dunster nearby was also a scenic town to visit.

  Reviewed by June4.4★May 2021

• "Just managed to fit in our holiday at Harbour View Cottage prior to second lockdown, and so glad we did."

  The cottage was perfect for us especially with things as they are. We felt perfectly safe as cottage was covid safe and we could shield quite easily if we chose to. The cottage is comfy, warm and is very well equiped, we wanted for nothing. Bed were comfy, clean and bedding was of a high quality, which made you feel cared for and looked after. The view is spectacular, even when weather bad. It's only few mins walk from harbour and town and if you like steam trains the line is at bottom of garden, unfortunately they weren't running while we were there. Plenty to do in surrounding area too owners are helpful and friendly if you need help. Will certainly be going back again, hopefully several times and in summer next time.

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Oct 2020

• "Advantages:Convenient Location, very good view, well heated, comfortable beds, plenty of storage space for clothes and personal items, comfortable sitting room with good view over harbour."

  Disadvantages: Very small kitchen, limited storage space for food and drink items, small shower room with no bath, small shower with no hand rails for elderly and less able people, no seperate toilet (toilet in shower room), location of toilet downstairs is inconvenient for nighttime comfort calls (especially relevant for elderly!), dark dining room (no windows) Taken all round, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages for us at present.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Oct 2020

• "Downstairs bathroom a bit of a problem for those of us who have to get up in the night, but it is what it is!"

  guests who don't clean pans etc properly, but not a lot you can do to educate them! the tv signal and wi-fi are weak, but again not something you can sort. most enjoyable week thank you, being close to town is a great asset and the views are amazing. already booked next year.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Sep 2020

• "The cottage for us was ideally situated with the bus into Minehead running a good service."

  There was a lovely market on the parade on Wednesday . We certainly found enough places to visit. The cottage was great it felt homely as soon as we walked in. We would certainly recommend you to friends.

  Reviewed by Marie5.0★Sep 2020

• "We thoroughly love staying in this beautiful cottage."

  It has the most amazing view of the harbour and it is very comfortable. Everything you can think of is supplied and the host demonstrates good communication and answers any questions you may have and are very supportive. We felt thoroughly looked after. We highly recommend this property and will be staying every year!

  Reviewed by Brandon5.0★Aug 2020

• "Lovely cottage with great views across the harbour- sunsets were incredible ."

  Very comfortable beds , quality linens and feather duvets and pillows meant a great sleep every night. Although small, everything we needed was available. The only improvement really would be a bit more crockery, mugs etc as we ran out quickly and be aware there is no washing machine - I didn’t read the listing properly- my mistake not theirs. The best beaches a little further afield and we drove into Devon a lot but Dunster beach was a great late find- avoid the ‘ muddy’ Blue anchor! Overall a really sweet cottage, comfortably and thoughtfully furnished, with great views that normally come at a much heftier price. A great base

  Reviewed by Joanna4.4★Aug 2020

• "Lovely cottage in a lovely location."

  Can’t recommend highly enough

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Dec 2019

• "Wonderful location, comfortable accommodation, superb views from the cottage of the harbour and beyond."

  Relaxing small break just what we needed Thank you.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Sep 2019

• "This property has a lovely location overlooking the harbour and out to sea."

  The steam railway is situated below the garden and was a joy to see.

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Sep 2019

• "Best location we have ever stayed in at Watchet."

  The house had plenty of character. Bedrooms were spacious and beds very comfortable. General cleanliness was a little disappointing and we actually found fungus growing under the step to the kitchen. (Found whilst we were actually cleaning). Other than that the kitchen was on the small side but adequate for what we needed to do. I would have no hesitation in booking the property again in the future though

  Reviewed by David4.4★Aug 2019

• "The cottage was very clean, well equipped and extremely comfortable."

  It’s in a great location. Communication was excellent and we really enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

  Reviewed by Brandon5.0★Aug 2019

• "The view from the cottage is really amazing."

  The cottage is very nice. The children enjoyed having a playground close to the cottage. As we had a lovely weather we have been able to enjoy the seaside!! We loved fossil hunting, the coastal footpath and the very nice beach of Minehead.

  Reviewed by Fabienne4.7★Jul 2019

• "Cottage was clean and fantastic location but I was somewhat surprised to be told on instructions regards the wi fi code Not to download adult content!"

  Found this slightly offensive myself but my teenagers found it hilarious especially as there was a 50 shades of grey book on the shelf... For this reason only I would not be returning to this cottage

  Reviewed by Helen3.8★Jun 2019

• "Everything Sykes says is so."

  No problems, excellent holiday Many thanks

  Reviewed by Alan4.4★Mar 2019

• "Nice warm cosy cottage, excellent directions and information."

  Ideal location over looking the harbour. However, need to be aware that staying out of high season does mean not all attractions and restaurants are open.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Mar 2019

• "Excellent cottage in a great location, really handy for the amenities of Watchet."

  Only tricky part was finding the key box in the dark on arrival as it's not on the front of the property itself but on one of the buildings/sheds oppposite.

  Reviewed by Nancy3.8★Jan 2019

• "Lovely cottage, only thing was we arrived as stated after 4."

  30, it was dark and raining and as Sykes had sent the code for the key safe I didn't think there would be a problem. The key safe was tucked away at the property and there were several other decoys! The owner had sent an email telling us where it was but that had gone to spam and as I said I had the code so wasn't expecting any other email so didn't check spam!

  Reviewed by Alyson5.0★Dec 2018

• "Lovely cottage, very easy to book."

  Sykes staff were very helpful and friendly when called. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Duncan5.0★Oct 2018

• "Excellent cottage, very comfortable and situated in Watchet, one of our favourite holiday destinations on the UK."

  Have nothing but praise for Juliet, the property owner, who promptly sorted out a minor problem when we reported it. We will definitely go back there for another holiday in a year or so.

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Jul 2018

• "Cottage was an excellent choice, great position, amazing views, although it was well equiped if you wanted to cook and eat in there are so many lovely places to eat in and around Watchet, we managed a different venue every night."

  The Salvation Army Coffee Morning on Friday 9.30-11.30 is worth a visit, open to all, very warm welcome offering Tea, Coffee and Cake just 50p each and you can watch the trains as the hall overlooks the station.

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Jul 2018

• "We were given very clear information from the cottage owner of everything we needed to know before we left."

  The cottage was really clean and tidy on arrival. The location of this cottage was amazing.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Jun 2018

• "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cottage and location."

  Lovely views from the cottage overlooking the harbour and everything was so close to hand.

  Reviewed by Marilyn5.0★Jun 2018

• "House location was great and so convenient for the town and local shops ie short walk over the rail crossing and into the car park at the back of the shops."

  Views were great and the steam railway at the "end of the garden" was a bonus. The only drawback for us...and this was a personal thing...was that the bathroom was downstairs and am used to an en suite. it was lovely to sit in the garden in the afternoon/evening with our drink it was so quiet and plenty of birds enjoying the bird bath in the garden! Great views - it was a joy to wake up in the morning to open the blinds and see the harbour and sea. Lucky for us the weather was fine. Our first visit ot Somerset. Did find the roads a bit of a problem....ie it took ages to get anywhere ,,,,down the narrow bendy and twisty roads when we are used to main road and motorways.

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★May 2018

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