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Court Prior Cottage

(Ref. 1005370)

Cornworthy, Devon Show on map

5.0

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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38 Customer Reviews

  • "Fantastic stay at Court Prior cottage."

    Hosts Penny and Kit were so welcoming and accommodating, they provided a fabulous welcome hamper of milk, eggs, butter, wine, fruit, plus the homemade lemon drizzle cake, bread and preserves were scrumptious. Beautiful highly appointed immaculate cottage with a lovely enclosed garden which was perfect for our dog Molly. It’s a excellent base for exploring South Hams. We had a fantastic week. The peace and quiet and the location made a welcome change to escape for a relaxing break.

    Reviewed by HelenFeb 2024

  • "Everyone loved the homeliness of the cottage and thoroughly enjoyed their stay."

    They said the beds were super comfy and they appreciated the home made goodies you left for them. Just a couple of things, they could have done with an extra frying pan and couldn’t find a cheese grater. Thank you for making them so welcome!

    Lovely to have the young and their pups with us. There are both two frying pans and a grater in the cupboards - I’m sorry they didn’t knock on the door and ask as we would have pointed them in the right direction. Perhaps they had been put in a corner that wasn’t easy to see. Please come again if you are visiting your family in Blackawton. X Property Owner

    Reviewed by TessaFeb 2024

  • "We stay in 3-4 holiday cottages a year."

    This ranks as one of the best. The cottage itself was immaculately clean and one of the best equipped properties we have stayed in. Our hosts, Kit and Penny, were lovely and very welcoming. The welcome pack was amazing from fresh white roses, home made bread and yummy lemon drizzle, milk and butter and a lovely bottle of red wine. The weather wasn’t overly kind to us but we had a lovely week with our cavapoo Blue, who loved the garden and the doggy treats that were left for him. The local pub was great and the landlord very welcoming to us and Blue who was very happy with the doggy biscuits they gave him! We highly recommend Court Prior Cottage.

    Thank you for your outstanding comments. We loved having you both and Blue here and do hope you will return Property Owner

    Reviewed by ShirleyFeb 2024

  • "Beautifully appointed, with everything you could need already considered."

    The hosts were really welcoming, lovely people who made us feel special in their property. The homemade produce and welcome pack were the best we’ve ever had. They were full of helpful suggestions about the area and Kit’s Kitchen is an excellent way of spending an evening! The comments in the visitors’ book sum it up! The area itself is excellent for walking, both straight from the house and driving short distances to great locations, or the South West Coastal Path.

    So good to meet you bc and welcome you here - we would love to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by SusanOct 2023

  • "Court Prior Cottage is a very special place to say: well furnished and equipped, tastefully decorated, extremely comfortable, gorgeous garden with plenty of places to sit and relax, peaceful yet in the heart of a village, a great location, including wonderful walks from the doorstep."

    A generous and warm welcome from the exceptional hosts, Penny and Kit included homemade cake, jam, marmalade, butter and bread, fruit, milk, eggs, wine - a real treat. And Kit's Kitchen served delicious restaurant-quality suppers on advance request. Quite simply perfect - we liked it so much we've already booked our next stay!

    We loved having you here and do hope you will return soon Property Owner

    Reviewed by HayleySep 2023

  • "Fantastic cottage in a lovely village."

    Very well equipped. We had a dog who had a great time with lovely walks less than 100 yards away affording superb views over the South Hams countryside. Penny, the owner was great, always there on the rare occasion we needed her. Will definitely be back

    Thank you for your great review and look forward to welcoming you back! Property Owner

    Reviewed by ChrisJul 2023

  • "Beautiful cottage with high quality furnishings and decoration."

    The extras of homemade bread, cake, jams plus eggs, butter & wine were fabulous and much appreciated. South Hams is a lovely area with great walks, bike rides, beaches and pubs.

    Thanks for your lovely review. Great to meet you and hope we may see you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by ChristopherJun 2023

  • "We loved our holiday at Court Prior Cottage."

    The property is extremely comfortable, welcoming and homely. Penny and Kit are the most generous hosts. Everything about this stay was fabulous. Prior Cottage is nestled in a picturesque pocket perfect for exploring all that South Devon has to offer.There are some lovely walks right out the door. We look forward to visiting again.

    ThNk you for the fabulous feedback. We enjoyed meeting you and do hope you will think of returning. Property Owner

    Reviewed by StephanieJun 2023

  • "We have just had a wonderful holiday in Devon."

    Penny and Kit were terrific hosts so much was provided for us that we couldn't wish for anything more. As for the cottage---IMMACULATE most of the interior design and decor by Penny with of course Kit's help

    What a lovely review. Thanks so much. Lovely to meet you and do hope we’ll see you again! Property Owner

    Reviewed by MaryJun 2023

  • "Fantastic Hosts - beautiful cottage, super clean and everything well thought out - highly recommend!"

    And so lovely to meet the three of you and Frankie. See you again hopefully - promise to try and keep the road clear!! Property Owner

    Reviewed by VanessaJun 2023

  • "The cottage was absolutely stunning."

    The owners had put a lot of thought and love into the place and it really did show. We were very comfortable staying put in the cottage too. The wood burner made it even cosier. We were sad to leave but definitely would go back and highly recommend the cottage.

    And it was great to have you with us - see you again we hopex Property Owner

    Reviewed by AdrianApr 2023

  • "A real 5 star property, quality facilities, generous goodies and a safe garden for our two dogs."

    Can't speak too highly of everything - as well as our friendly hosts - we would certainly recommend it without any reservation and would love to return.

    Come and see us again. Loved having you here xxxx Property Owner

    Reviewed by FelicityMar 2023

  • "Beautiful cottage in an excellent location."

    .. owners right next door and on hand for any little issues but not intrusive... Lanes to access the village need a bit of care but are all part of the fun... Lovely garden for dogs but if your dog is part kangaroo, like ours, the wall at the bottom right hand side can be cleared in one bound lol... Looking forward to returning in future..

    And we look forward to welcoming you back Property Owner

    Reviewed by KevinMar 2023

  • "Lovely cottage with everything you need, tastefully furnished, enjoyed our mini break despite the rain."

    thank you.

    Lovely to meet the three of you and pup. Hopefully you may want to return - we would love to welcome you back! Property Owner

    Reviewed by TracyMar 2023

  • "We cannot recommend the property highly enough!"

    The property was a beautiful, traditional English country cottage, with excellent standards of decor and cleanliness throughout. Everything was there for a totally relaxed holiday. It was warm, cosy and extremely comfortable. The enclosed garden was perfect for our dog, as were the many walks straight from the door of the cottage. The owner is an excellent former chef and cooked a great meal to welcome us on our first evening. I would gladly stay there again!

    Reviewed by AndrewFeb 2023

  • "A truly wonderful little cottage, very cosy and furnished to a very high standard."

    The owners, next door, were very friendly and helpful and supplied us with a fab welcome pack and lots of little extras. The enclosed front garden was also great for our two pooches. Fantastic walks from the cottage was a real bonus. Apart from the terrible weather, which is just life, we had a great stay. Shame the local pub was shut during our week but hey, it was January and I know a lot do close during this time. If I had to find a negative, it would be that we really needed a bit more space to hang very wet coats, leggings and dry off boots etc as the entrance porch was not heated and we worried about hanging all this in the main living area. Apart from that we couldn’t fault it.

    Thanks for your feedback and comments noted. Thinking of ways and means and will make sure we can provide Such a good suggestion! Property Owner

    Reviewed by GillianJan 2023

  • "Joyous, cosy, quiet, immaculately clean and beautifully equipped and decorated cottage made for a perfect Christmas."

    Lovely owners next door, lending us a cup of flour on Christmas Eve - thank you both. Will definitely visit again as cottage position quiet with lovely dog walks and friendly welcoming local pub all within walking distance - who could ask for more!

    Reviewed by ZoeDec 2022

  • "A beautiful cottage in a lovely peaceful location."

    I think we could have quite happily stayed in all the time and enjoyed the comfort and facilities and the lovely garden. There are plenty of lovely walks on the doorstep and places to explore nearby and a little further afield we couldn’t fit everything in ! I can honestly say it was one of the nicest properties we’ve stayed in. The owners had thought of everything including a lovely welcome pack .

    Reviewed by LizOct 2022

  • "Beautifully presented cottage and well equipped."

    Reviewed by CatherineOct 2022

  • "This is a beautiful cottage in an idyllic setting."

    The house is furnished very comfortably and the garden is spacious and perfect for our Labrador. The owners, Penny and Kit, live in the adjoining house and are lovely people, very attentive and friendly. The welcome pack was well received - lots of fresh produce, including home made bread, lemon drizzle cake, jam and marmalade. The village is peaceful and the pub is also very welcoming. We would definitely recommend this cottage. Jo, Phil, Harry and Leo - Liverpool

    Reviewed by PhilAug 2022

  • "Delightful cottage, very well equipped and spotlessly clean, its in outstanding deepest Devon countryside where your resting heart rate will find new levels."

    The property and the owners Met and exceeded all of our expectations.

    Lovely to meet you all- hope to see you again. In the meantime I hope the leg gets better. Take care! Property Owner

    Reviewed by LeslieJul 2022

  • "Lovely cottage, immaculately clean and with friendly and helpful owners."

    One of the best we've been to, highly recommend it.

    Thanks Jeff. We so enjoyed meeting you. Have a great rest of the summer. Property Owner

    Reviewed by JeffJul 2022

  • "A gorgeous cottage in a quiet and peaceful location."

    It was absolutely spotless throughout, beautifully furnished and very well appointed with a pretty garden to sit in. It was perfect for our week in Devon and we would love to stay again sometime.

    Many thanks for the lovely feedback - we so enjoyed meeting you and very much hope to meet you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by MelanieJun 2022

  • "The cottage was beautifully presented with very comfortable beds and lovely soft white towels."

    We were spoilt on arrival with homemade bread, cake and jams - also fresh fruit eggs butter and milk. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful. A lovely break.

    Reviewed by JenniferMay 2022

  • "Fabulous cottage in a beautiful location."

    Lovely welcome from the owners and so many welcome home made food gifts too for us which were very tasty indeed. Masses of walks from the door with beautiful views, and easy walks to 3 great pubs. We shall definitely be back.

    Reviewed by SharonApr 2022

  • "Superb attention to detail in every respect by the owners which is further reflected in the property and its features."

    Nothing appears to be too much trouble to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of people staying here. You can be confident that the cottage delivers fully the advertised features and more.

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Do hope to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by NigelMar 2022

  • "It was perfect in every way."

    A beautifully presented attractive cottage. Spacious with 2 lovely double bedrooms en suite. Large secure garden for our puppy to enjoy. So many amazing personal touches on arrival - flowers in the rooms, homemade bread, jam, cake etc. I would totally recommend to anyone wanting a peaceful rural retreat, but it is so close to wonderful Dartmouth, Kingswear and many places of interest, eg Agatha Christie’s holiday home! A big thank you to the kind welcoming owners for our superb week in Cornworthy.

    Reviewed by JacquelineFeb 2022

  • "The whole holiday was fabulous."

    Beautiful cottage in a peaceful setting in a lovely area. The owners, next door, were an aboslute delight and we really appreciated the welcome gifts - particularly the lemon drizzle cake - what a treat! Angus, our dog, enjoyed the extremely effective and efficient under floor heating, as did we. A week was just not long enough!

    Reviewed by AndrewJan 2022

  • "Very nice cottage in peaceful setting, well equipped with luxuary bedding and ..."

    Very nice cottage in peaceful setting, well equipped with luxuary bedding and towels and very cosy, would definately recccommend a visit,

    Reviewed by DavidJan 2022

  • "A beautiful cottage, very well appointed and immaculately clean."

    A real home from home. The owners, Penny and Kit were very helpful, they provided a lovely meal on our first night and put up and decorated a Christmas tree for us which was beautiful and really helped make our stay special. Thoroughly recommend staying here.

    Reviewed by BrianDec 2021

  • "A beautifl cottage, decorated to a very high standard and with excellent taste."

    It was spotlessly clean and an abundance of delightful goodies were waiting for us on our arrival. The owner was really helpful but not intrusive. The surrounding countryside is beautiful.We had a lovely stay and I would defenitelly recommend.

    Reviewed by RachelNov 2021

  • "The cottage was beautifully presented and immaculate."

    The owners were very welcoming and provided freshly baked bread, a lemon drizzle cake and basics like butter and milk on our arrival. The only downside was driving the very narrow lanes to get to the cottage - fairly typical though of rural Devon!

    Reviewed by JeanOct 2021

  • "Cornworthy is a wonderful place to visit - if you enjoy peace, unpolluted night skies, natural beauty, walks along the river and loads of great pubs and restaurants just a short drive away."

    Court Prior Cottage is just perfect and I'm delighted to have found it and booked it (we had originally booked for December 2020, but Covid rules forced us to postpone until June, and it worked out just fine). The cottage has been beautifully and stylishly renovated, with interesting paintings and pictures, very comfortable sofas and beds, loads of books, everything you could possibly need in the kitchen and a pretty, enclosed garden. Our welcome pack included cake, eggs, milk, and a bottle of wine; which was a real treat. We book a lot of UK cottages and in many, we are lucky if we are given a J-cloth and some washing up liquid! With such fabulous walks from the door, we didn't want to leave and hope very much to return.

    Reviewed by FrancesMay 2021

  • "The cottage and garden were delightful, very comfortable and warm in wet weather, and the hosts could not have been more helpful and generous."

    We also enjoyed some excellent meals cooked by the host.

    Reviewed by DavidMay 2021

  • "Delightful break with our 6 month old."

    Peace and quiet and great hosts. We’ll be back when our daughter can run around the garden.

    Reviewed by MichaelOct 2020

  • "The perfect retreat."

    The cottage far exceeded our expectations - comfortable, cosy and beautifully furnished - in a lovely part of the country. Penny couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended.

    Reviewed by AnnaSep 2020

  • "The holiday cottage was really lovely and very clean."

    The owners could not have been more welcoming and helpful.

    Reviewed by AnnAug 2020

  • "Brilliant location."

    Lots of walks from the doorstep, close to the river. High quality and well kept property.

    Reviewed by JoanAug 2020

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bathroom with bath, hand held shower, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x 4"6 double with en-suite shower room, basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Open-plan living space with sitting area, dining space and woodburning stove
  • Oil central heating and woodburning stove
  • Electric range cooker with electric hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Nespresso coffee machine & milk frother, a selection of books and games, Smart TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
  • Off-road parking available for two cars
  • Electric car charging point - Please note: additional charges will be applied for the use of the
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome; second dog at a cost of £30 per week
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 2.6 miles; pub 0.1 miles

The property

Dittisham 2.6 miles.

At the heart the village of Cornworthy, you will find the charming Court Prior Cottage.

Beautifully renovated whilst maintaining its original charm through exposed beams and traditional woodburner, this cottage makes for a fabulous country retreat for a family travelling with their four-legged friends.

Court Prior Cottage is a perfect base to explore the gorgeous countryside on your doorstep.

A five-minute stroll will take you to a tributary of the River Dart, with river walks to neighbouring villages of Tuckenhay (with its lovely riverside pubs) and on to Ashprington where you will find the Durrant Arms which makes an appearance in the Good Beer Guide and Sharpham vineyard.

All the pubs in the area are very happy to accommodate dogs, muddy boots and children of all ages.

The Elizabethan town of Totnes, just 4 miles away, is the perfect place for sourcing fresh organic foodstuff, with a fine selection of coffee shops and independent stores along with it very own castle and guildhall. Thoughtful touches at Court Prior help you relax into your holiday, the welcoming porch lends itself to storing your crabbing buckets, buckets and spades, wellies and dog leads (if you have forgotten anything do ask, we have lots of spares).

The open-plan living space with comfy sofas and striking wood burning stove is a great place to read your favourite book or borrow one of the house books that you will find here, and as well as these there is a good collection of board games to challenge the most competitive amongst you. The cottage’s beautiful farmhouse kitchen, with stone worktops and stunning pine cabinets provides everything you need to store and transform the fresh organic ingredients sourced from the local Totnes markets into evening supper, you can serve your meals at the dining table or alfresco at the generous table in the cottage garden. Return to the warmth of the cottage, where you can venture up the staircase to the first-floor and discover three well-appointed bedrooms, each boasting their very own en-suite.

The first of the bedrooms is a roomy king-size double decorated with calming neutral hues and traditional oak furniture, giving a real country feel.

This bedroom also benefits from an en-suite bathroom where guests can indulge in a relaxing soak in the bathtub, or a separate walk-in shower.

Just next door lies a pretty 4"6 double with crisp white bedding and refreshing blue accessories and an ensuite shower. The popular Cornworthy village pub, The Hunters Lodge, is a few minutes’ walk from the property and a circular walk near to the 14th Century church will take you on a scenic stroll to the 18th-century Coaching Inn the Maltsters Arms which lies on the banks of Bow Creek.

For more energetic pursuits embark on an action-packed adventure canoeing along the River Dart, cycle on “route 28” which passes through Cornworthy, or head into the maritime town of Dartmouth where you can stroll along the embankment and explore the cobbled streets lined with galleries, restaurants and boutiques.

The nearest blue flag beach, Blackpool Sands is around 20 minutes’ drive, with Bantham Beach, renowned for its surf break 35 minutes’ drive, both have lifeguard services and café facilities during the summer season.

To make your time at Court Prior just that little bit more relaxing, your hosts next door offer a professional catering service to the cottage; this can range from a family ‘on arrival’ meal through to a celebratory feast, simply enquire before your arrival.

Court Prior Cottage provides a fantastic setting for your next family holiday to the South Hams.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

CORNWORTHY

Totnes 4.4 miles

Cornworthy is a picturesque village in the sought-after South Hams area of Devon that dates back to Saxon times. Much of the village makes up part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The coastal towns of Dittisham and Dartmouth are nearby and provide excellent opportunities for marine activities and some of the UKs best seafood restaurants (such as The Seahorse). Totnes is also a short drive away, an attractive, vibrant town, which also includes a railway station that provides direct services to London Paddington in under three hours. For shopping addicts Totnes offers an excellent range of small independent retailers and unique shops. The town is famed for its promotion of ethical products, wholefoods and fair trade goods. In the Civil Hall Square you’ll find the weekly market which is held on Fridays and Saturdays. And an Elizabethan market held each Tuesday morning (May-September), when traders dress in Elizabethan period costumes and the Totnes Sunday Good Food Market.

“Please note: for all bookings confirmed after the 20th of April, additional charges will be applied for the use of the electric car charging point. Payment will be arranged directly with the owners”