Guests say
Guests consistently praise the cottage for its stunning views, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities. The location is ideal for walks and local amenities, with the added charm of a peaceful village setting. While parking can be challenging, the proximity to the train station is a plus. The thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, add to the overall positive experience.
The cottage receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews noting it as 'spotless' and 'squeaky clean'. There are minor mentions of stains on carpets and dog hairs on blankets, but these are few compared to the overall positive feedback.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views and proximity to local amenities and the train station. Some guests mention parking difficulties, but this does not significantly detract from the overall appreciation of the location.
Comfort is generally well-regarded, with the property described as well-equipped and cosy. However, there are a few comments about uncomfortable beds and steep stairs, which slightly affect the score.
Facilities are considered high-quality and comprehensive for a holiday rental. Some minor issues with maintenance, such as a loose toilet seat and a non-opening window, are noted, but these do not overshadow the otherwise positive feedback.
Guests frequently mention and appreciate the thoughtful gestures, such as welcome gifts and flowers. While these are well-received, it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed and may vary.
About this property
Lying in the charming riverside village of Lympstone in South East Devon, overlooking the River Exe estuary from a prime position next to the picturesque clock tower, this three-storey cottage offers an excellent holiday home for a family of six. 9 Harefield Cottages is perfectly placed for a holiday full of bike rides, trips to the beach and exploring the cobbled quays and streets of Lympstone, great for a classic family break to Devon. Enter the property via the long galley kitchen, with terracotta tiling and a striking marine blue fitted kitchen, you rustle up delicious meals for the whole group in here with use of the electric oven, hob, fridge/freezer and make cleaning up a breeze with the slimline dishwasher. A cloakroom is revealed behind a sliding door, with a basin and WC as well as a washing machine tucked in here too. Travel along the hall to find the dining room where evenings can be spent talking about the best moments of the day over dinner, before retreating to the sitting room to snuggle up on the sofas with a family favourite film to watch on the TV, and a gas flame-effect fire to add a warming ambiance. Head up the steep cottage stairs to find the master bedroom boasting a king-size bed and views over the estuary, with a bunk room up here too, and three steps down the landing bringing you to the family bathroom and a cloakroom too, both featuring lovely skylights creating lovely spaces to freshen up. A final set of stairs reveals the second-floor twin room, perfect for children with two small single beds and more lovely views to admire from the windows. The front enclosed patio is the perfect place to relax as you take in the surroundings with a morning cup of coffee at the outdoor seating, or enjoy an evening tipple to round off another great day. Find one of the many footpaths that criss-cross the village of Lympstone to explore the lovely streets and browse the local amenities, with shops, pubs and restaurants to discover, cobbled quays, a pretty harbour and Grade II listed buildings to admire. Enjoy a bike ride with all the family along the Exe Estuary Trail, an almost entirely traffic-free, level route passing right through Lympstone so you can head north on an excursion up to Topsham and stop to see the sights here or grab a bite to eat, or take the route south to Exmouth and continue on to the beach at Sandy Bay. The Blue Flag award winning beach of Sandy Bay Beach is a wonderful spot for a beach day with the golden sands sheltered by the surrounding cliffs, which also present opportunities for scenic cliff top strolls, with the beach popular for windsurfing as well. In Sandy Bay there's also the World of Country Life and Hawkbridge Birds of Prey Centre, both great places to visit with the little ones. Delight in days out to Topsham with its strong maritime history and cosmopolitan atmosphere enjoying an eclectic mix of specialist shops and fine dining restaurants, or enjoy one of the warmest climates in the UK in Exmouth, marking the beginning of the beautiful Jurassic Coast with its long sandy beach, grab some fish and chips and enjoy them as you take in the views out to sea. Make wonderful memories in Lympstone with your loved ones at 9 Harefield Cottages.
Resting in East Devon upon the River Exe estuary is the village of Lympstone. The village boasts a good number of pubs, shops and restaurants, alongside a local landmark of Peter's Tower, a riverfront brick clock tower enjoying a lovely outlook over the water. The coast isn't too far, around 5 miles down to the Blue Flag award winning Sandy Bay Beach, whilst adventures along the River Exe can be enjoyed with bike rides along the Exeter to Exmouth cycle route, with walks in the nearby East Devon aonb.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size,1 x bunk on first floor.1 x second-floor twin/super-king room.
First floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground Floor cloakroom with basin, WC and washing machine.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with electric flame-effect fire
Gas central heating with electric flame-effect fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
High chair available.
Enclosed patio garden with seating.
Pets welcome.
Charge for 2nd pet £25.
Sorry no smoking.
There is no parking at the property and narrow access to the property.
There is a public car park on Underhill Road a short walk away.
Shop and pub 0.1 mile.
Note: Both staircases are steep with no handrail, please take care
Nearby points of interest
- Powderham Castle
- Shaldon Beach
- House of Marbles
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Torquay Museum
Reviews (20)
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Geoffrey
Nice to have a small welcome pack though. A few teabags, coffee and some milk, there wasn't even any salt and pepper. .Room thermostat was a bit hit and miss, couldn't turn it down at all one night. Would come again though. Thanks.
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Amanda
We loved sitting watching the boats and playing on the beach with our granddaughter. Great base for visiting Exmouth and Topsham.
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Stephen
The cottage was well equipped, but the bedrooms lacked blackout curtains/blinds, so late sleeping was difficult. In the kitchen, a spatter guard for the frying pan and an extractor unit would have helped. Parking next to the cottage is difficult for a small car and impossible for a large car, but this was mentioned in the cottage information and it didn't spoil our stay. The landlord let us park on his carpark and also mentioned using the station carpark. We didn't use the car very much anyway, because the train service is great. We would definitely come again if only for the view of the estuary from the living room!