Guests say
Little Cotton Barn is a spacious property with a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedding, and a peaceful rural location near Dartmouth. It offers a warm, cosy atmosphere and is ideal for large families, with ample outdoor space for children. Some guests appreciated the proximity to supermarkets and local attractions.
Reviews indicate that cleanliness is inconsistent, with several guests reporting dust, cobwebs, and unclean appliances. However, some guests found the bedrooms and bathrooms clean, suggesting variability in the standard of cleanliness.
The property's location is generally praised for its peaceful rural setting and proximity to Dartmouth, supermarkets, and attractions. However, the narrow access lanes and ongoing construction nearby were noted as drawbacks by some guests.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the property spacious, but issues with noisy floors and a low double bed were mentioned. The warmth of the property was noted positively, although some guests reported difficulty with mattresses and noise levels.
Facilities received mixed reviews, with guests appreciating the well-equipped kitchen and large grounds. However, numerous reports of maintenance issues, such as broken appliances, lack of hot water, and problematic locks, suggest a need for improvement.
While some guests mentioned a welcome bottle of wine and Christmas decorations, there is insufficient information to determine a consistent level of thoughtfulness across all stays, and such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
A beautifully renovated traditional barn settled close to the picturesque town of Dartmouth, Little Cotton Barn is an ideal getaway for a family, with easy access to the Start Bay Coastline. Be greeted by off-road parking, utilising the storage provided for coats and shoes, before making your way over to the living area. This stylish property boasts period features, adding character to each room, with tiled flooring stretching throughout the ground floor. When you need to settle down with a cup of tea, choose between a snug with a beanbag, armchairs and a Smart TV or a larger sitting room with a colourful rug, TV and leather sofas, with plenty of natural light making this an ideal spot to catch up on a good book or your favourite TV shows. The kitchen/diner is amply fitted with all of the home-from-home amenities needed to cook up a storm, sporting contemporary décor, and guests can indulge in a heart-warming meal in the dining room, a truly lovely space with a bare stone wall and wooden beams adding a sense of history, or alfresco in the private patio that has table, chairs and a picnic bench. On the ground floor you will find a refreshing shower room where you can soak the sand from your hair, and on the first floor a bath ideal for relaxing amongst the bubbles, before retiring to one of the three tasteful bedrooms, beginning with a stunning master bedroom housing tall ceilings with wooden beams, wooden flooring, a TV, a king-size bed and a handy en-suite, and there is also a twin bedroom and a super-king-size zip-link that can be set up as a twin on request, both with tasteful décor, TVs and storage. Make the most of the sunshine with alfresco dining at the patio, enveloped in countryside views and fresh air, and the little ones can enjoy the play area on the large grassed area close to the property. This beautiful barn conversion is only a short distance from the coastal town of Dartmouth, where there is a stunning harbour offering views of the boats bobbing in the sunshine and the ocean beyond. Here you will find tasty eateries ideal for a family meal out, as well as independent shops and a convenience store so you can stock up on essentials and Park and Ride facilities are also close by. Take scenic walks along the River Dart, or enjoy countryside trails through the rolling hills, or there is the option to spend a day at one of the glorious sandy beaches, ideal for watersports, wild swimming and picnicking with a backdrop of the ocean and the salty air. History lovers will enjoy a trip to Dartmouth Castle and Kingswear Castle, and for an action-packed day for the kids, head over to Woodlands Family Theme Park. All of this and more with a stay at the idyllic Little Cotton Barn.
Dartmouth lies on the banks of the beautiful River Dart in the popular and picturesque South Hams area of South Devon. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the stunning Start Bay coastline, Dartmouth is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Devon. It offers a stunning waterfront, ancient narrow streets lined with boutique shops, restaurants and art galleries plus many popular events such as the annual Dart Music Festival, Dartmouth Food Festival and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. This historic town boasts interesting landmarks, such as Dartmouth Castle, the Britannia Royal Naval College, and the National Trust’s Greenway House just a short ferry ride away. There are many interesting cycling and walking routes around Dartmouth, including the South West Coast Path, the Dart Valley Trail and plenty of quiet country lanes. A trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway through the rolling countryside to Paignton is a must, and so is a boat or ferry trip across to Kingswear, on to Brixham, or down the river to the village of Dittisham. For those seeking sandy beaches, there is a wide choice in the South Hams area such as Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands, both extremely popular beaches just a stone's throw from Dartmouth.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (can be set up as a twin on request), 1 x king-size bed with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, hand held shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with large electric shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room.
Snug
Gas central heating, controlled by Nest.
Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, Tassimo coffee machine, iron, ironing board.
Smart TV, 4 x TVs, Bluetooth speaker, DVD player, CD player and CDs, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot, stairgate, baby bath, bouncing chair, potty and step, and bed guard available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Private outdoor area with table, chairs and picnic bench.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1.7 miles.
Note: You will need to bring your own tea towels, oven gloves and beach towels, these will not be provided.
Note: The large outside area is a shared space with the pet friendly holiday let next door.
Note: Please make sure pets are supervised at all times whilst in outdoor areas.
Note: Please note that there is a £25 charge per pet.
Note: If you would like the super-king-size set up as a twin, please contact the office
Nearby points of interest
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Shaldon Beach
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hinde
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
Reviews (23)
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Daniel
The barn is beutifull and lots of space for family. However it does need lot of tidying up and things replaced to make the experience enjoyable. The floors and showers were not very clean. Lots light bulbs out .ones really needed was on side entrance to patio as so dark at night. Bk to car . Fridge was set hi had defrost door close properly.tumble dryer never emptied and went all over the floor people need no it's a condenser and need emptied. The master bed is disgrace have pics it's held together with at least 50 cable ties and sagging badly it's so uncomfortable and very low our backs are really sore .I see a review that is been replaced a year later it still hasn't which not on. The floors are very creaky so U wake people up walking around. The middle. The upstairs TV remote not work only one channel the middle bedroom had TV but no signal and no dvd so couldn't be used. .the kids bedroom was really good and allowed dvds .we see the cleaner in farmhouse next door but only spent hour 20 mins cleaning. There also so many cobwebs on pictures beams ceilings lights ect and also mould spours under rad front room and around windows and showers .bath is beutifull and relaxing.Something this size is going need more than that we love the place and location. The building work opsite was shown before booking and didn't bother us weekends don't work .that's off putting some as start at 8am but was clearly stated .if these things was rectified we would love come bk to this property
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Kelly
Some small things that did not impact our stay, but to be aware of as I know these have been mentioned before. We felt a sign needed to be put on the gate at the entrance to the cottage as we only knew we were there by seeing the name on the bins and had been driving around. Need to advise of the small lanes as these were difficult to navigate in a minibus. Middle bedroom the tv did not work. The back door lock needs sorting as could only open from the outside. We came back one day to an infestation of ants and flying ants at the back door wall...these went with some peppermint oil and water. The shower room on the main bedroom has a lot of mould in it, that came off when wiped, so just needs a good clean. If these issues were sorted I would think it would be a 5 star cottage as I was lovely to stay and if it wasn't for the tight country lanes we would definitely be back. Thank you for having us.
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Maureen
When we arrived the bed in the en-suite bedroom was broken and it took three days for us to contact the local agent.when they finally did answer the phone we got a quick response and somebody came out, The fix was unsuccessful and we called again the next day and the young man that came out this time said a new bed was really needed and he could only do a temporary fix. Cushions stuffed underneath for stability. The lane leading to the property needs better signposting. It is very narrow and overgrown . So bad in fact that a hidden tall tree stump hit the car wing mirror and destroyed it causing several hundreds of pounds worth of damage. Needless to say we wonât be returning to this lovely property unless itâs issues are sorted out.