Little Cotton Farmhouse

Rating
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Manning
September 2020

“The location and space was excellent.”

Ideal for the 6 guests and our dogs

Ideal for the 6 guests and our dogs Even so , we were surprised it was a four star listing as the furniture was not in the best of condition and the cutlery , crockery and pans were low quality too. The sofas are extremely uncomfortable!! If the owners were to Listen to other users comments in the visitors guest book and update this farmhouse then we would have Given it a higher ranking.

- Mr Manning, September 2020
Mr Bates August 2020

“The overall cleanliness was acceptable but there were a couple of aspects that were not.”

This included a bucket of filthy water under the sink, presumably from a leaking sink. This smelled foul when the sink cupboard was opened. In addition, the refuse store had broken eggs and litter scattered around it. The cleaners had also left a bag of dirty towels outside the property which sat there throughout our stay. The garden / grassy area was not really as expected based on the photos. It's more of a car park than an area that can be enjoyed and the children's play area is no longer there, just the trampoline. In general the outdoor areas could do with upgrading - lots of broken paving slabs and loose tiles which are a bit of a hazard with young children. The accommodation and amenities are fine and acceptable but there are areas of the house where an upgrade would be beneficial (e.g. sofas are broken and most of the springs are gone, so not particularly comfortable). The bedrooms and bathrooms are good and we found them to be comfortable and clean. On balance we probably would stay again but there are certainly aspects of the cottage that could do with upgrading.

- Mr Bates, August 2020
Mr Cassidy July 2020

“We found the location of Little Cotton Farmhouse, and its basic facilities and accommodation, ideal.”

However, we feel that the furnishings and decoration are urgently in need of refreshment and updating, to the extent that the house is lacking in comfort and appeal and not up to that standard of its 4-star listing. Finally, the standard of cleanliness at the property was poor, falling well short of the standard we had expected from Sykes (we would be happy to provide further information and a photograph if required). This left us very disappointed in Sykes, and feeling that we had most definitely not received value for money. We would love to be able to recommend Sykes to members of our family and friends, however our experience with Little Cotton Farmhouse has left us reluctant to do so.

- Mr Cassidy, July 2020
“Even allowing for tired furniture it was still brilliant”

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Thanks for taking the time to leave your review. We were so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your holiday at Little Cotton Farmhouse. We hope you choose to stay with us again. Sykes owner relations
Miss A Deery

“We ended up spending £100 each which wasn't a problem however, I wouldn't choose to go back to this cottage and would potentially try others in the area.”

- Miss A Deery,
STEPHEN

“There were 5 broken light bulbs in the lounge main lights and another 2 broken in the lounge lamps.”

There were also 2 broken bulbs in the Kitchen with no spares available. The sofas were very hard so much so that it felt like a concrete bar was behind your knees meaning that we spent most of the time sitting at the kitchen table. The numerous signs given warnings about low water pressure and the inability to increase the temperature, coupled with the limited capacity of the water tank, resulted in cold showers if more than 4 people took a shower. There were also instructions placed in the showers not to adjust the temperature to anything other than the recommendation as this would result in fluctuating temperatures. Having already advised when booking we did not have a dog with us, we didn't appreciate a sign regarding what to do with your dog especially as it was on the wall down to the kitchen steps. In conclusion we feel that as this property is advertised as capable of sleeping 10 people, it is disappointing. It is expensive and you expect a certain level of comfort and inconvenience and sadly it let itself down.

- STEPHEN,

Thank you for your recent feedback in respect of this property although I am very disappointed that the accommodation and all-round experience did not meet your expectations.
We will forward your comments to both the owner and their nominated caretaker and work with them to ensure basic and other maintenance matters are resolved as soon as possible. We will also ask them to review signage at the property and remove what may not now be relevant or necessary.
If you would like to discuss any of these matters in more detail please contact me directly at any time.
Regards
Andrew Jones DIRECTOR Sykes owner relations
“This cottage proved to be a very practical base for our exploration of the Dartmouth area.”

We were a party of 12, 7 adults and 5 children, one being a baby. The living area and kitchen worked really well together and we had no problems with meal prep and general living. The bedroom arrangements worked well for us, younger children sleeping in with Mummy and Daddy, older ones's having their own. The garden was a really big benefit as it was generally safe and secure, but big enough for serious fun and games, the trampoline was a big hit. The shed of toys was also popular, although some of the toys were in a sorry state. This did not deter the children who liked exploring the toy explosion that was the shed and finding little additions to their games. The football table needs minor repair for the adults but was usable and passed a competitive hour. All in all Little Cotton Farmhouse was a quiet hit with our family, no dramas, no hitches or failures of service, well placed for Dartmouth and it's surroundings. It is worth passing on that you can easily walk into Dartmouth but the walk back is extremely uphill, better to use the bus. If you are cheeky enough go to the Park and Ride car park by Sainsburies, buy a parking ticket there. This entitles your 'carload' to the free bus into Dartmouth and back, easily the cheapest way for a family to do it. A very nice property that we would recommend to others. One silly thing that would make a big difference though, the kitchen knives are not sharp at all, the bread knife particularly is fit only for turning decent bread into pancake shapes. I would recommend future visitors to bring their own knives until you hear from other reviews that they have been replaced. Not a reason to reject Little Cotton at all, but a practical tip from a frustrated bread slicer.

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“Not quite as described - the play area is shared space.”

The downstairs shower did not drain well and caused some flooding into the sun room. There was a fault on the lamps in the lounge giving a mild electric shock to my granddaughter. But the property is well situated with good access to large supermarket and bus into Dartmouth. The children play area is very well equipped. The house itself is well equipped but more food storage space would be good.

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Many thanks for your review of Little Cotton Farmhouse near Dartmouth. We were grateful for your feedback and have passed your comments on to owner and caretakers of the property who have now rectified the issues. The storage will be addressed in the kitchen. We will also amend the play area description. Thanks again for bringing these matters to our attention. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Sykes owner relations
“Excellent property for 3 generation family holiday.”

well equipped for young children with lots of entertainment. Bedding a little old & tired. Bare floorboards make for a lot of noise. Top floor shower not working well. Overall an excellent holiday.

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Many thanks for your kind review regarding our agency. We were pleased to read that you had an excellent holiday at Little Cotton Farmhouse, near Dartmouth. Thank you for your feedback regarding the property. We have passed on your various comments to our Property Services Team for their attention. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Dartmouth area very soon. The Team at Coast & Country Cottages Sykes owner relations
“Very impressed with all the facilities that the farmhouse offered.”

They have thought of everything, especially for children.

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This property is part of the Coast & Country Cottages collection.
Choose from over 400 properties in Salcombe, Dartmouth and the surrounding South Devon coast and countryside - the perfect destination for a holiday all year round.

The property

Little Cotton Farmhouse is a beautifully presented house set within three acres of land, enjoying stunning rural views.

Situated just a short drive from Dartmouth and the Start Bay coastline, it is a perfect retreat for couples and families, and enjoys shared facilities such as a grassed play area.

The property is arranged over three floors, with a spacious entrance leading to a bright and comfortably furnished sitting room, enjoying double doors leading onto a sunny patio area.

The kitchen/dining room is modern, whilst retaining many original farmhouse features.

It is well equipped, including a large dining table seating ten, and further additional seating in the (former) fireplace!

The bright, relaxing sunroom leads out from the kitchen, with views over the fields and play area.

Adjacent to the sunroom is the utility room, also well equipped.

With five bedrooms in total, the farmhouse compromises a children’s room with cabin bed and single bed, a King-size double with en suite shower room, a twin with en suite shower room, a further King-size double with adjacent shower room, and a large twin room.

Additionally, there is a wet room on the ground floor, and a large family bathroom, with bath and shower attachment.

All duvets, pillows, bed linen and towels are provided.

Guests enjoy free wireless broadband.

Child friendly, the property provides extensive baby equipment including travel cots, highchairs, crockery, stair-gates.

Parking for 2-3 cars is provided in the adjacent courtyard.

Summary

Five bedrooms: 1x Twin for children
1x King with an en-suite shower room featuring a shower, w.c., wash-hand basin and heated towel rail
1x twin (can be zipped into a S/King) with an en-suite shower room featuring a shower, w.c., wash-hand basin and heated towel rail
1x King with adjacent shower room featuring a shower, w.c., wash-hand basin and heated/towel rail
1x Twin (can be zipped together to form a S/King)
Additional wet room on the ground floor with shower and separate w.c
Family bathroom on the first level with bath and shower attachment, w.c, wash-hand basin and heated towel rail
Utility / laundry room
Kitchen / dining room
Sitting room
Sunroom.
Large range cooker, microwave, fresh coffee-maker, toaster, dishwasher
Adjacent to the sunroom with American style fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and clothes airer
Electric log burner
TV with freesat and a DVD
Baby friendly facilities, travel cot, highchair, stairgate
WiFi
All bed linen and bath/hand towels are supplied
Parking 2-3 cars
One well behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Note: You will need to bring your own tea towels beach towels and oven gloves, they will not be provided
Note: The outside area is a shared space with the pet friendly holiday let next door

Amenities

Large range cooker, microwave, fresh coffee-maker, toaster, dishwasher
Adjacent to the sunroom with American style fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and clothes airer
Electric log burner
TV with freesat and a DVD
Baby friendly facilities, travel cot, highchair, stairgate
WiFi
All bed linen and bath/hand towels are supplied
Parking 2-3 cars
One well behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Note: You will need to bring your own tea towels beach towels and oven gloves, they will not be provided
Note: The outside area is a shared space with the pet friendly holiday let next door

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

DARTMOUTH

Totnes 12 miles.

Dartmouth lies on the banks of the beautiful River Dart estuary in the popular and picturesque South Hams area of South Devon. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the coast, 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 local events such as the annual Dart Music Festival and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, along with the Dartmouth Food Festival held every October. 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 picturesque countryside to Paignton is a must, and so is a boat trip across to Kingswear and on to Brixham, a pretty little harbour town. For those seeking some beach activities, there is a wide choice in the South Hams area such as Blue Flag Award winner Blackpool Sands, and Slapton Sands, both extremely popular and just a stone's throw from Dartmouth. A relaxing location in South Devon.

Region Information

The outside area is a shared space with the pet friendly holiday let next door.
Please be aware the play barn and children play equipment is no longer available.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Little Cotton Farmhouse

Dartmouth, Devon (Ref. 995344)

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Features

“The location and space was excellent.”

“The overall cleanliness was acceptable but there were a couple of aspects that were not.”

“We found the location of Little Cotton Farmhouse, and its basic facilities and accommodation, ideal.”

“Even allowing for tired furniture it was still brilliant”

“We ended up spending £100 each which wasn't a problem however, I wouldn't choose to go back to this cottage and would potentially try others in the area.”

“There were 5 broken light bulbs in the lounge main lights and another 2 broken in the lounge lamps.”

“This cottage proved to be a very practical base for our exploration of the Dartmouth area.”

“Not quite as described - the play area is shared space.”

“Excellent property for 3 generation family holiday.”

“Very impressed with all the facilities that the farmhouse offered.”