Wottonsbury

33 Customer Reviews

• "We had a wonderful stay at Wootonsbury."

  The house has amazing views and is really well equipped with everything you could need. It’s also walking distance to a friendly pub serving delicious food. The location is great for walking on Dartmoor and we were really lucky with the weather, so managed to get out every day. Would recommend Wootonsbury and hope to visit again!

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Apr 2025

• "Wottonsbury is a fantastic property where you can arrive unpack and relax."

  ..it sort of wraps you in a warm hug.The views are stunning ,do wake early to watch the sunrise and do look up at night-time to see the stars . Basically it's alittle gem!

  Wow, what a lovely description of Wottonsbury. Thank-you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Nov 2024

• "An amazing location with views to match."

  We loved our week at Wottonsbury in Ilsington and have already booked for next year !

  Thank-you Roger and family, I hope these annual trips will be great memories for you all in the future. Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Oct 2024

• "Wottonsbury is in a beautiful location - the view from the bed in the morning is of rolling hills with sheep."

  It is a lovely, comfortable, spacious cottage and it is the most well equipped we have ever stayed in! And not only did Bridget provide some lovely welcome gifts for the humans, Cleo (our cavapoo) had her own little pack. Bridget is a very helpful host with recommendations etc. The local pub (The Carpenters Arms) and the village shop are fabulous as is the spa hotel nearby which we went to for a delicious champagne afternoon tea. These are all within walking distance. I can highly recommend!

  Thank you for your comprehensive review. I am so glad you enjoyed the house and the surrounding area. Also, I had forgotten to mention the spa at the Ilsington Hotel as a fun thing to enjoy, I will add it to places to go. Warm regards Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christina5.0★Sep 2024

• "We had a wonderful stay, so much so that while we were there we booked again for next year."

  The property was immaculate, and is probably the best equipped holiday home we have ever stayed in.

  What lovely feedback and I look forward to receiving you next year. Hopefully, you will see improvements to the garden next year, as I hope to get some planting in before the next season. All the best Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graeme5.0★Sep 2024

• "Had a lovely stay so homely with beautiful views highly recommend!"

  Thank-you for your comments,, I am glad to hear that it felt homely. All the best Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Shannon5.0★Aug 2024

• "The house was beautifully appointed with a lovely aspect over the landscape and comfortable outside loungers for the sunny days we we were lucky to enjoy."

  The owner was extremely helpful with suggestions for walks and we had a wonderful time exploring.

  Thank-you for taking the time to feedback and so glad to hear you got the sun that week. All the best Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicola4.4★Aug 2024

• "Very well equipped cottage in a lovely quiet location with fantastic views from cottage and gardens."

  Ideal location for visiting Dartmoor, Torbay etc. Very peaceful. Impressive artwork throughout the cottage.

  Thank you for taking the time to give feedback. Many Thanks Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rob4.4★Jul 2024

• "What a great place to stay!"

  The house is really beautifull and very well equiped. The view is stunning, the garden is great, it's got everything you need. And Dartmoor is amazing! We enjoyed our stay very much.

  Dear Eric, Sorry for my slow response to such a lovely review. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay despite the changeable weather. Many Thanks Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Eric5.0★Jun 2024

• "A charming location with rural views."

  Comfortable and well decorated cottage. Ten minute walk down the lane to the village with shop and pub and a five minute drive to Haytor Vale and great walks.

  Thank-you Jan for taking the time to review the property it's very much appreciated. With thanks Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jan5.0★Jun 2024

• "Our second stay here, and we've already booked for next year !"

  The house and gardens give off an relaxed vibe that gives us a chilled out holiday, definitely recommended - and oh that view !!!

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2024

• "As someone else has already said, the photos really don't do Wottonsbury justice - it's so much better in real life!"

  We had the most wonderful, peaceful stay over Easter. We don't live very far away, but we needed a complete break, and at Wottonsbury we felt like we were a million miles away from all the stresses and strains of our daily lives. The house is not just clean and comfortable but has a fantastic warm feel - we felt at peace for the first time in a long time. There are fantastic walks on the doorstep which we - and our border collie - loved, but other than that we didn't stray far from the house because we loved being there so much!

  Dear Sara, I am so pleased that you felt welcome and at peace at Wottonsbury, I am going to try and get the stars to align with the sun out, vacant and clean for some new photographs but as you say its hard to capture the feeling of the property which I like you get a real sense of peace when I take the time to be there. Wishing you well. Best Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Mar 2024

• "Thank Bridget for sharing your stunning property its an absolute dream ."

  As the reviews state, the view is just magical.Wottonsbury embraces you with such a warm welcome it was hard to leave. The property is so comfotable and stylish with a proper boot /utility room for our muddy boots and four legged friends. The garden is so pretty with camellias flowering and lots of comfortable seating to relax and enjoy the view. The location is excellent for walking on Dartmoor and the village of Ilsington is so friendly with the best community shop. We will certainly be returning. Thank you .

  Dear Jennifer, Thank you for your lovely comments and I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Wottonsbury. We are lucky that Ilsington is a really lovely active village with The Carpenters Arms and village shop as its heart. You are always welcome. Many Thanks Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Mar 2024

• "This cottage was a wonderful place to stay, it gets 10 for everything and was great value for money."

  In our opinion The pictures on Sykes site do not do it full justice! It was so much better than we expected. The owner was also lovely, making personal contact via text to make sure we were ok and warning us of such things as when grass cutting were to be done. Additionally the view from the cottage was to die for and the property was well situated for site seeing, walking and amenities.

  Dera Marion, Thank you for your passionate feedback it is always a boost to me to hear that the property is managing to stay at a high quality and of course, the landscape trumps this always. Many Thanks Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marion5.0★Sep 2023

• "What a fantastic property with views to die for!"

  We had a lovely relaxing week. Wottonsbury has everything you need for the perfect getaway on the edge of Dartmoor!

  Dear Jenny, Thank you for taking the time to give feedback. As you say the views are to die for and it's so hard to capture this through the photographs. I am glad to hear you were comfortable staying there. All the best Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jenny4.7★Aug 2023

• "The house is cosy, well equipped and comfortable."

  Bridget is an excellent host, friendly and very responsive to queries. It is a short walk down a single track road to the village, which has a small shop and pub. The views from the house are lovely and the garden has plenty of seating for enjoying the peace and quiet.

  Dear Hazel, Thank-you for taking the time to give feedback. Sorry it's taken so long to respond. Many Thanks Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Jul 2023

• "A lovely holiday cottage presented to a high standard which provided us with the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area."

  The garden is lovely and the perfect place to relax and enjoy the fantastic views.

  Dear Diane, Thank you for taking the time to feedback so pleased you enjoyed the house and the surrounding area. Many Thanks Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Jul 2023

• "Wottonsbury is a wonderful cottage in a fantastic location, perfectly placed for exploring Dartmoor and the south coast of Devon."

  It’s cosy and very well-equipped, and a lovely, peaceful place to come back to each evening. We appreciated the extra touches, like the binoculars for getting a closer look at wildlife in the garden, and the very welcome bottle of Prosecco! The photos don’t do it justice - it’s even better than it looks.

  Thank-you Claire for your lovely feedback. It gives me real pleasure to hear you had a relaxing time. Best Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Jul 2023

• "We had a fab week in this cottage."

  Superb position in the moors and with beautiful, far reaching views. Everything we needed was there. Loved the little village of Ilsington, just a short stroll away. Handy little community shop and pub too!

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2023

• "Second time here and loved it just as much as the first time!"

  It's a delightful place to stay, brilliantly located next to Dartmoor with walks straight from the front door. Bridget is so very helpful and provides all the little things (soap, washing up liquid etc) and let's face it - if the little things are right, you can't go wrong. The peace and quiet and the views cannot be beaten.

  Thank-you for your nice comments. So glad the 2nd time was as good as the first. All the best Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Jun 2023

• "What a lovely holiday in an amazing property and garden."

  Everything we needed and a great location to explore Dartmoor, Dartmouth and Paignton. We walked the dog to the local pub and had a great meal out. The house had lots of extras that I didn't expect. The milk, tea, coffee and bubbles were a great welcoming, thank you. The only small suggestion would be that it's time for the summer duvets to come out. However we still had a great family holiday, thanks again.

  Dear Peter , Thank-you for taking the time to review the property and so glad you got the wonderful weather to enjoy the area. I will certainly organise the duvets to be changed to the summer ones for the next guests.. Many Thanks Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★May 2023

• "Excellent property with lots of little extras thrown in."

  Great location for exploring Dartmoor and the view across the valley and out to the coast is stunning.

  Dear Jason, Thank-you for taking the time to write your feedback. I am pleased you liked the property but rightly so the view is the winning feature. Many Thanks Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jason5.0★May 2023

• "This is a wonderful property, very comfortable, well equipped and with outstanding views."

  Just sitting in the kitchen diner with the wood burner on in the evenings, a glass of wine at hand was so restful, we feel very relaxed , just what a holiday should do. Fantastic.

  Dear Gale, Thank-you so much for your feedback, I am so glad you had a relaxing time. With Thanks Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gale5.0★Apr 2023

• "The property is all about the views!"

  As previous visitors have stated the beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed the property and surrounding countryside. The missing items for us were a large straightforward teapot and adequate lighting in the lounge

  Dear Martin, I'm glad your stay was comfortable and your feedback it is very helpful. I will certainly sort these two details out. Many Thanks Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin3.8★Apr 2023

• "We had a great stay thank you very much."

  The house is in an ideal location, great facilities, we had everything we needed and more. The beds were probably one of the most comfortable beds we’ve had at a holiday home. Thank you also for getting back to me so quickly when I contacted you. The only reason I have give an 8 for recommendation is because the garden is not suitable for toddlers with the different levels and stairs. It didn’t affect us much as we did not use it but for friends of mine with young children I would not recommend to them however I would to others.

  Thank-you Kim for taking the time for your feed back it is very helpful for people to understand the property when they book. So good to hear the beds were comfortable and you had what you needed. When your little ones are a bit bigger come visit again hopefully with a little more sun and flower blooming. All the best Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Feb 2023

• "Amazing location, we can’t wait to book again for next year."

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Oct 2022

• "Beautiful, stunning cottage with amazing views."

  Host was very good and quick to respond to my requests.

  Reviewed by Bridget5.0★Sep 2022

• "We really enjoyed our stay."

  The property exceeded expectations. It was comfortable and well equipped and some and some really nice touches both inside and out and stunning views. Village setting was lovely. Only recommendation might have been some lighter bedding for the summer as it was very warm and a bbq to fully enjoy the outside space.

  Dear David, Thank-you for your kind feedback and suggestions. I have now purchased lighter duvets for the summer months . I will certainly consider supplying a BBQ and will start sourcing an appropriate one for the property. Many thanks for your stay. Best Bridget Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2022

• "Superb property in tranquil surroundings with extensive, uninterrupted views over the countryside to the sea in the distance."

  Recently renovated property with every facility you could wish for.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2022

• "Property is easy to reach if you don't mind single track roads."

  It is, however difficult to spot as not very well signed. We went past twice before spotting the (small) sign. Kitchen is well kitted out although we were analogue people in a digital kitchen, Had difficulty with the induction hob, had minor learning problems with the microwave (which is sited in a difficult corner) and never mastered the Nespresso machine. Adequate cutlery and plates but could have done with a few more cups. Beds were fine and comfortable, duvets were designed for a siberian winter, not a british summer. Overall we were pleased with the accommodation and had no major complaints (only the little niggles noted).

  Reviewed by Norman3.8★Jun 2022

• "Super week in a super place!"

  We had a great week here at Wottonsbury, the place is wonderful - fantastic views and crisp sheets, what more could you want in life? We took several walks from Wottonsbury on to Dartmoor, which was just ace for us and our four legged pal Boo. Every little detail had been considered for our comfort. We will be back. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely comfortable holiday cottage - it had everything we needed, and all very high spec."

  Super comfy beds, easy parking, great location (easily walking distance to the Carpenters Arms & Village Shop) - but the views were the stand-out part of the holiday, they were incredible! Highly recommended 5-star cottage - we'll be back !!

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jun 2022

• "Fantastic property, decorated and fitted to a high standard."

  Situated in a lovely, quiet, remote area with great views from the garden over fields containing horses and sheep. Lots of birdlife too. Enjoyed walking or running from the property onto Dartmoor and Hay Tor, just a mile or two away.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★May 2022

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