Dog Friendly Branscombe Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Veronica - Verified booking

  We weren't as happy with the property as we thought we would be.

  The photos and descriptions are all very nice, but misleading at times. The front of the house looks idyllic, but the bench is no longer there and the front door not really for use as the owners park a car there. Although the rest of the garden is mainly secure, if you have a small dog it could get out under the gate, so you obviously have to be outside with your dog at all times. This should be pointed out. We also had a problem with the fridge where it wasn't getting cold enough which meant some of our food had to be thrown out. It seemed the back of the fridge had some polystyrene packaging behind it, when the motor should have had, of course, a good air flow. The owner did sort things out with it and although I thought some of the food at first was ok we later found it had gone off losing almost a tenner's worth. The TV was impossible to use even after 2 lessons on how to get simple programmes up with 2 remotes, we still could not fathom it out. It would be helpful if more instructions could be left. The ceilings upstairs are so low in places, I'm only short, but was forever banging my head, mainly because the power sockets were under the lowest of ceilings. Likewise in the bath it was impossible to have shower using the hand held shower due to the low ceiling. Although it was pointed out to us by the cleaning company that one of the Velux windows was broken and the owners were fixing it that week, it wasn't replaced or fixed and I somehow get the impression that it had been like that for some time. Unfortunately once you get a few problems with a property you tend to see more, like the small frying pan when the home is for 5 people possibly needing a fried breakfast! Also the outside seating that could do with renewing, one chair was broken. The owner did accidentally take our towel off the line and they weren't at home to retrieve it, but I'm grateful that he/she posted it on to us. We're also grateful for the lovely flowers which were a nice touch. The piece de resistance though was actually a smell that got worse and worse during the week in the lean-to. On our penultimate day we discovered that it was the food recycling bin. It was broken in several places, flies had got in, laid eggs and loads and loads of maggots were the cause of the smell. It made us feel so ill that we left an hour after discovering this. Not a good ending to the holiday. We don't feel the cost of the holiday is relative to our experience.

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• Susan - Verified booking

  Our holiday at Pottery Barn was one of the best holidays we have had yet and so memorable.

  The accommodation was fabulous - luxurious, comfortable and homely. The position of the barn was just perfect for unwinding from the stresses of working life. Be assured of a very warm welcome from the hosts - and their two dogs. Nothing was too much trouble and the extra touches such as fresh flowers and scones and clotted cream were just the icing on the cake. There were some quirks that made living in a converted barn fun. Holidays are all about new experiences - you soon get used to ducking! LOL! A mobile signal was..........rare. However, that also proved to be a bonus too - nobody could reach us. There is Wi-Fi if there is an emergency though. If you are thinking of booking this property - do it! You won't regret it! I would return tomorrow if I had the chance. We can heartily recommend the pub a short walk away - The Fountain Head. It was very welcoming and the food was fabulous. Dogs are welcome there too. It's been years since I've been in such an original 'pub' like that. So glad we booked this accommodation and made such wonderful memories. Thank you!

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• Jacqueline - Verified booking

  The property was even better than the listing.

  The inside of the property was comfortable and stylish. Beautiful large bedrooms. It was set in idyllic surroundings and in such a beautiful village within walking distance of the sea. The welcome flowers, milk, coffee and tea were appreciated. Ample parking for two cars. We enjoyed the covered space outside with the pretty lights and appreciated the BBQ and the log burner inside for the chilly evenings. The owners were very friendly and told us about the wildlife and flowers in the surrounding space, which was beautifully kept and was free for us to roam. Lovely extra touches everywhere including a heart stone on slate at the door. A beautiful friendly red setter who came to say hello and left. Thank you. We are already looking at returning. J.

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• Andy - Verified booking

  The Pottery Barn is a lovely quiet barn conversion which we really enjoyed our time staying in.

  But we found after a day or so that there were a few niggles underlying issues that could have been sorted fro example the kitchen cupboard doors were coming of their hinges due to wear, the velum window in one of the bedrooms was broken and needed to be fixed ( ongoing) The fridge condenser tray within the back of fridge was full of rotten decaying sludge making a very bad smell in the kitchen which we cleaned out due to the smell issues . We we worried about the scalding hot water temperature which is dangerous for children and the elderly. I’m sorry to point these item out as it seems we are moaning but we did have a lovely relaxing time but thought Dave and Nicky need to know the few issues found .

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• Marie - Verified booking

  Just got back from a weeks holiday in Beer .

  We stayed at apartment 1. Durham house . We walked into a warm and welcoming place. Spotlessly clean and everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay . Right in the heart of the village. The village shop and bus stop across the road . Other facilities, bars, restaurant's chip shop , and shops in a short walking distance. The beach is also nearby, it’s a pebble beach, lots of things to keep you busy. We took the coastal path to Seaton which is quite a hike but if mobile it’s a good walk. We also took the bus to Sidmouth and drove to Lime Regis . . We took our dog with us and everyone in Beer was dog friendly. Definitely worth a visit and stay in the comfort of your own apartment.

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