Guests say
Pound Cottage in Devon receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-maintained facilities. Guests appreciate the tranquil location, stunning views, and the warm welcome from the host, Jenny. The garden is a highlight, especially for dog owners, though some mention the area is not fully secure. The cottage's modern amenities and thoughtful touches, such as a welcome tray, contribute to a delightful stay. While some note the remoteness and proximity to an industrial facility, the overall sentiment is extremely positive, with many guests planning to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviewers consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as spotless and well cared for, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is generally appreciated for its tranquillity and views, though some guests mention the remoteness and proximity to an industrial facility. The balance of positive comments about the peaceful setting and accessibility to local attractions supports a high score.
Guests frequently highlight the comfort of the cottage, mentioning the comfortable bed, warm and cosy atmosphere, and spaciousness, suggesting a very comfortable stay.
The facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, modern wet room, and garden, are often praised. However, a few guests noted the lack of complete security in the garden for dogs and the presence of an industrial facility nearby, which slightly impacts the score.
While guests express gratitude for the welcome tray and helpfulness of the host, there is no explicit mention of gifts, and therefore it is not possible to score thoughtfulness based on the provided reviews.
About this property
Great Torrington 3.8 miles. This beautifully converted barn is attached to the owners 200-year old farmhouse, set within the quiet rural hamlet of Huntshaw, near Great Torrington in North Devon. Surrounded by paddocks and gently rolling Devon meadows, this charming cottage provides a touch of luxury and perfect peace for a relaxing holiday. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide plenty of light and wonderful views of the countryside and the underfloor heating makes the property warm and cosy underfoot, all year round. The kitchen has traditional slate flooring, and the dining area in the sitting room faces the picture windows, providing the perfect spot for a long breakfast whilst preparing plans for the day ahead. After an afternoon exploring this wonderful area of Devon, the bedroom with king-size bed and garden views, and luxurious en-suite wet room, provides a welcome retreat to retire to. Guests will enjoy stepping through the French doors onto a peaceful, private patio, which is often bathed in sunshine, and planted carefully with colourful shrubs and flowers. Walks are plentiful in this area of Devon, the Tarka Trail being a particular favourite, a 180-mile route through the stunning scenery of North Devon with some magnificent viewpoints along the way. Whilst staying, investigate the Civil War town of Great Torrington, and the famous Dartington Glass factory or the elegant carriages at Arlington Court, RHS Rosemoor, and many more wonderful gardens. The sandy beaches at Westward Ho! and Instow are fifteen minutes' drive away, as is the historic, sloping harbour village of Clovelly, or alternatively why not take a day cruise to Lundy Island where you may see puffins, seabirds, basking sharks and seals? After an action-packed day, Pound Cottage assures you of a peaceful and welcoming retreat to return to.
Great Torrington is an unspoilt town built on high ground above the River Torridge, a fifteen-minute drive from the spectacular North Devon coast at Westward Ho!. The town has a good selection of individual shops, a friendly atmosphere, and some good inns. Great Torrington is a quiet, convenient base from which to explore North Devon, the Tarka Trail and the rolling Devon landscapes.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One king-size double bedroom with en-suite wet room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area.
Oil underfloor central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Patio with furniture, plus shared use of owners extensive garden.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 3.8 miles.
Note: Babes-in-arms only.
Note: There's one step into the property.
Note: This property maybe suitable for less mobile guests.
Nearby points of interest
- Saunton Sands
- Putsborough Beach
- Woolacombe Beach
- Clovelly Village
Reviews (77)
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Linda
Was concerned about our dog getting out should' t have been as was very secure and she had a whale of a time. And any questions asked were answered promptly
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Catherine
Itâs a prefect coupleâs hideaway. Pound Cottage is so well equipped with everything you need, whether a full holiday or a long weekend getaway, which is what we did. Itâs spacious, beautifully decorated, very peaceful and very close to all the local Devon attractions if you want to go out. The garden is so vast and stunning and our dog loved it. Itâs also secure if you have a dog like ours with little recall. Jenny left us a tray of tea, coffee, milk and biscuits etc for our arrival. We also had good communication beforehand about key arrangements. The kitchen is very well equipped for cooking and we easily cooked a full English breakfast. The whole cottage was immaculate, very comfortable and very homely. Thereâs even a cupboard of doggie essentials complete with doggy and beach towels. The WiFi is good and thereâs lots of DVDâs if you want a quiet evening in. The bed is very comfortable and things like a hairdryer, handwash, kitchen rolls, toilet rolls, washing up liquid and brand new washing up brushes made all the difference. We would highly recommend the cottage and we will definitely be returning!
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Anthony
We were warmly welcomed by the owner, but then left to our own devices. On entry the cottage was warm. A tray was set with choices of teas and coffee and a jug of milk, in the kitchen. All cutlery and crockery etc, that we needed was provided. Going through to the lounge the spectacular views were the first thing that wowed. The lounge/ diner was very comfortable, with plenty of seating. A very good modern TV and a video recorder with numerous choices of films, if you have time to watch. Most importantly the large double bed was extremely comfortable. The bedroom quite spacious. A good size toilet and shower room completed the package. Jenny (the owner) was very friendly when we bumped into her in the garden. Altogether a lovely get away,