Guests say
Rock Pool Cottage in Plymouth, Devon, is highly praised for its cleanliness, stylish decor, and spaciousness. Guests appreciate its proximity to beaches and local pubs, as well as the quality of the kitchen equipment. While the lack of private outdoor space is noted, the overall experience is deemed positive with many looking forward to returning.
Guests consistently mention the cottage being spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated, indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
The cottage's location is appreciated for its short drive to Mothecombe beach and walking distance to local attractions, making it a great base for exploring South Devon.
Reviews highlight the cottage's generous room sizes, comfortable beds, and relaxing atmosphere, suggesting a high level of comfort for guests.
The high-quality kitchen equipment and tennis courts are well-received, though there is a mention of an oven issue and a lack of outdoor space and table tennis equipment.
While guests are generally happy with their stay, there is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches from the owner, so it is not possible to score this category.
About this property
Noss Mayo 0.6 miles. Set within an idyllic collection of stone-built cottages near the village of Noss Mayo, South Devon, is this delightful abode, Rock Pool Cottage. Close to dog-friendly beaches, stunning walks and enjoying on-site facilities, Rock Pool Cottage is a delightful escape for a family seeking exploration of South Devon. Internally, the property has been tastefully furnished and features a reverse style layout over three floors. Enter on the ground-floor to discover two bedrooms, a double and a bunk, serviced by a gleaming shower room. Continue to the first floor to find the open-plan living space, featuring a contemporary kitchen housing a range of integrated appliances, inviting you to dust off those cooking books and relish in a home-cooking session. Serve up the fruits of your labour at the dining table before relaxing on the corner sofa and tuning into the Smart TV. Up another flight of stairs lies the master bedroom, equipped with a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin and heated towel rail. Take advantage of the on-site facilities with a game of tennis, head to the games room for darts and table tennis, wander around the landscaped gardens or fire up the barbecue for a feast outside. Lace up your walking boots and find the South West Coastal Path less than half a mile away, where you can wander the dramatic cliffs and take in the stunning vistas, before heading to Dramatic Stoke Beach or the unspoilt Mothecombe Beach on the Erme estuary, both of which are dog-friendly. The village of Noss Mayo is home to two excellent waterside pubs where you can refuel with some quality food and a few drinks after a long day, or visit the village pub in nearby Newton Ferrers, where you will also find a wonderful deli - perfect to stock up on all the essential items for a picnic If exploration takes you further afield, head to the bustling city of Plymouth where there is a selection of historic sites, including the Mayflower Steps Memorial, the Royal Citadel and walks through the Laira Heritage Trail. All this and more awaits at Rock Pool Cottage.
The charming creek side village of Noss Mayo is hidden away on the banks of the beautiful Yealm Estuary. The area is blessed with many coastal and countryside walks. Local beaches, Stoke and Cellars are just a three-quarters of a mile walk. The village is home to two excellent waterside pubs with river views, both of which offer superb meals using the best of local produce.
Across the water, the village of Newton Ferrers, which has a local butcher, chemist, Post Office and general grocery store, may be reached on foot via causeways at low tide. A seasonal ferry also operates between Noss Mayo, Newton Ferrers and the SW coastal path to Wembury. The surrounding South Hams area is well known for its award-winning, sandy beaches and also for the breath-taking beauty of the Dartmoor National Park. All are all within easy reach, as are interesting towns and villages such as Totnes, Salcombe, Dartington and Modbury. The city of Plymouth with its shops, Marine Aquarium and Barbican quayside area is just 10 miles away.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor bunk.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample parking in the communal car park.
Shared landscaped gardens, games room, tennis court, picnic benches and stone built barbecue in the grounds.
Shared laundry facilities on site (charges apply).
One small/medium well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.7 miles, pub 1 mile, beach 2.2 miles.
Note: Dog must remain on a lead within grounds, in the garden and on coastal footpath.
Note: Mobile phone reception varies according to the provider and the time of day
Nearby points of interest
- Bantham Beach
- South Sands Beach
- Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
Reviews (6)
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Stephen
Loved the property and location, the tennis courts were great as were the table tennis and darts, (need to bring your own chalk), bedrooms very spacious and clean, would definitely come again â¤ï¸
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Alan
Very comfortable accommodation for six people, unlike some that advertise for six, but not really. We appreciated the owners prompt response to a problem we had of our own making (locked ourselves out). We found the accommodation very relaxing on those days we hung around the property and appreciated the general layout of the cottages, which gave a sort of mini village feel. We would stay again.
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Lauren
All the equipment was high quality and for once we weren't missing important bits of kitchen equipment, as we usually find in holiday lets. I actually think the cottage is larger and lighter than the photos make it seem. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms great. The communal outdoor space is nice, but is on the far side of the wider building, so not convenient for a lounge outside and the cottage doesn't have any outdoor space itself (this is the only downside and the positives trumped this for us). Some games etc are provided, but no table tennis bats and balls, so bring these if you want to play. Noss Mayo is a short walk away and there are beautiful coast walks from the cottage. In all a great cottage which we would return to.