Tom's House

Delightful cottage in a lovely location.

The property was very comfortable and the views from the cottage and grounds were lovely; with walks straight from the door we couldn't have been happier.

Lovely, welcoming cottage with stunning views of the coastline and fields around.

We felt very comfortable. Very peaceful and relaxing, away from the crowds. Terry Thomas memorabilia was great and interesting, but not over the top. Loved the large bedroom and decor in the cottage. If we’d stayed longer than 4 days, would probably like a freezer (only freezer compartment in fridge) but this wasn’t a problem for our short stay. Excellent spot for exploring the stunning coastline, by car or coastal path. We would stay again.

Its hard to find words for this spectacular location.

We arrived in perfect sunshine which lasted the whole week which obviously would help. However the accommodation was so beautifully presented and the nods to Terry Thomas were so authentic. The bedroom was breathtaking and the view takes your breath away. The garden was so peaceful at the beginning and end of the day. Add the fact that the local pub with excellent food was only 15 mins walk away and 3 beaches a very respectable walk along the coastal paths which had outstanding views. We will be back. Best holiday ever. Thank you so much.

We spent a very enjoyable week at Tom's house, the view at the front is breathtaking.

The cottage itself is characterful and cosy with an interesting history. The rooms were bright and airy with a lovely, large bedroom and comfortable bed.

Whilst the views from the cottage were stunning.

The cottage in the inside is looking tired and in need of TLC especially in the loung- diner which is a mishmash of furniture.

Location beautiful, steep drive/walk to the cottage.

Views were outstanding. The cottage could do with a little TLC. e.g taps in the kitchen, check for bulbs in light fittings, but delightful and quirky. Loved the pheasants in the garden.

Great location.

Lovely and peaceful with beautiful views towards the sea. Great well equipped kitchen with electric hob and oven. Sufficient pots and pans, crockery and cutlery. Huge bedroom with large comfy bed. Great lighting throughout. The tiny bath was a bit of a challenge, you can only sit in it! You need to use the shower to remove the shampoo from your head and the water flow through the shower is not great. Fantastic place from which to explore the local area. Very close to Coombe Martin & Ilfracombe and The Sawmill pub for Sunday lunch was great. Loved our stay and would return.

Enjoyed staying at such lovely and cosy cottage situated on top of the hill with such awesome views of North Devon Hills and the sea!

A lovely spot for views and places to visit.

The Cottage was cosy and comfortable

cottage lovely warm and confortable very private and relaxing stay, garden area and seating needs to be more inviting.

we had the pleasure of meeting the dogs but would have liked to be welcomed on arrival or even sometime during our stay. lovely stay and would return again, thankyou.....

A lovely, cozy cottage and the views are absolutely stunning.

The connection with Terry Thomas was fascinating. We also loved the wildlife (a pheasant came to the bottom of the path) and being called upon by the lovely ginger farm cat. A magical break.

The property had stunning views from the bedroom window.

It was lovely and peaceful there. There was a steep hill up to the property but that didn't bother us as we enjoy walking. We wanted to walk some more of the South West Coastal path and the path was at the bottom of the hill so that was convenient for us. There was also a bus service that ran regularly which allowed us to pick up the path further afield by bussing into Ilfracombe and walking back from there and also catching a bus from there as far as Woolacombe. There is a pub within walking distance which is open all day. The property had everything you could possibly need for a stay there and additional extras like local walking maps which we found useful and a selection of games, books and jigsaws for an evening in. The house was Terry Thomas' house back in the day and there are posters and other artifacts of him which we enjoyed looking at. We really enjoyed our stay there and would definitely recommend it. It's definitely the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in

We very much enjoyed our stay at Tom's House, one of the best properties we've ever stayed at in the UK.

Comfortable and well equipped with unique decor it was a pleasure and a privilege to be invited into Terry-Thomas's holiday home, with reminders of his cinema career for those too young to remember him. The location is great with wonderful views of the North Devon coast from the cottage and we enjoyed the visits from the resident cats and dogs. Plenty to do in North Devon including walks along the South West Coast Path which runs nearby. Overall an excellent cottage lovingly maintained by the owners.

We enjoyed our stay at Tom's House which was comfortable and clean and adequately furnished and equipped for two people (the only things we missed were a full sized bath and a downstairs toilet, but that was fine).

It was in a good location for exploring the North Devon coast and the views of the sea from the cottage were beautiful. The house is approached by a steep track and is in a secluded and quiet spot on the farm, which made for a restful holiday. We appreciated the friendly welcome and gifts and would definitely consider staying again.

We loved our stay at 'Toms House'.

We found it to be spacious, clean and loved the choice of furniture, decoration and presentation. The framed 'Terry-Thomas' ephemera around the cottage is fascinating. The views from the cottage are outstanding – I must have of taken dozens of photographs. I would recommend 'Toms House' to any couple.

Tom's House is a very well appointed holiday home, situated in a great location with super views from the property.

The decor and furnishings are of a high standard, with a new addition of a very comfortable sofa in the lounge. WiFi is available which helps as there is no mobile reception. The small welcome pack of goodies and milk in the fridge is a thoughtful touch, particularly if you have driven some distance. A very good break away and I would definitely recommend Tom's House to anyone looking for a cosy place with great views and that homely feeling. Thanks to Sian.

Cottage is lovely and has everything you need.

Really enjoyed our stay here and hope to be back. Great location for visiting the local area.

A wonderful little house in an idyllic spot with awesome views .

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 week stay. Ideally located with walking routes on the doorstep. Sian is a great host .. most helpful and her family of dogs entertaining. We would not hesitate to return to this characterful home in a quiet out of the way location.

A wonderful cottage, catering for all our needs.

Warm cosy and tastifully decorated. The personal touches were great. The landlady was charming and very welcoming. would highly . recommend and please let us stay again!

Great holiday and Tom's House was a lovely home for the week.

Fab view out to sea from the enormous bed. The welcome pack was very much appreciated. Would love to come back sometime.

This cottage is very comfortable in an idyllic setting and the ever changing view is incredible - i wish i could have taken the view home with me.

Loved the style of the bedroom and the Terry -Thomas memorabilia. I can pay no greater complement than to say that we have already booked to return the same week next year. Looking forward again to seeing the sunrise reflected on the sea , the swooping house martens and swallows nesting under the eaves and much more . A truly lovely place to stay . Thank you.

Another excellent holiday ay Toms House.

Still comfortable, and very clean. Good location for walking and visiting coastal villages/towns.

Beautiful cottage in such a lovely location, fantastic walks straight from the doorstep with many other walks and attractions nearby and very nice couple.

We hope to come again.

My husband and I really enjoyed our one week stay in Tom's cottage.

Our best memory is the beautiful coastal view that greets you in the morning through the bedroom window. Its breath-taking and rejuvenating! The cottage is beautifully decorated with quality furnishings, and film memorabilia of Terry-Thomas. It was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. Our comments are that the bed, which looks very grand and impressive, could do with an upgrade in the quality of the mattresses as we found them a little flimsy comfort wise but not uncomfortable. Also the entrance to the front door is a bit steep for those with mobility issues. We stayed during March when the weather was quite changeable and we found it a bit of a fiddle with the radiator thermostats trying to regulate the temperature, we would have preferred the temperature controlled by an overall thermostat. Its a beautiful area and well worth a visit especially if you enjoy coastal walks. We would definitely recommend this cottage to friends and consider returning ourselves. There is a local farm Comym Farm, that serves delicious Sundays Roasts and we recommend the local Pack of Cards Pub for evening dining. We recently discovered that Terry-Thomas spent his last days in a nursing home called Busbridge Hall, which was formerly part of my grandfather's estate, just a stones throw away from our farm also part of the same estate, in Godalming, Surrey. Small world!

The cottage was lovely; and the spectacular views were the high point.

It was also well-presented and to a good standard of cleanliness. The accessibility was the main drawback. We felt more comfortable using the camp-site exit, since it was less narrow and there was more possibility of passing places. We were disappointed that this exit was padlocked half-way through the week and that we were left having to struggle with the padlock in the rain and dark.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tom's House.

The property was very comfortable and had everything we needed for a perfect holiday in a beautiful location. It was peaceful and quiet but at the same time very close to Combe Martin, Ilfracombe and other places of interest we wanted to visit. The views from the property were amazing, we certainly wished we could have taken those views home with us. We will certainly recommend Tom's House to our friends and family and would like to return in the future.

Fantastic place to stay for a week long walking holiday.

Beautiful cottage with amazing views. Lovely welcome package and flowers. Enjoyed our daily visits from the cockeral, dogs and cat

Toms cottage …… just the perfect place to relax and unwind from the world we live in.

I don’t think I have ever stayed anywhere with such beautiful views. You instantly feel relaxed and at home the minute you walk in. Well done Sian , your eye for detail is spot on. Thanks for letting us share your piece of paradise xx

A lovely cottage in a peaceful setting with fabulous views.

Tastefully furnished to its character, extremely comfortable bed. Sian is a great host. The welcome basket was a lovely touch. She provided us with loads of useful information and was on hand if we needed anything, but unobtrusive if we were content to sort ourselves out. We really enjoyed our stay both in The cottage and In the area.

Loved everything about Toms House - the house itself, location, scenery and animals - perfect holiday for us.

A lovely house with exceptional views and a pretty garden.

Nicely kept with comprehensive facilities and very comfortable furnishings.

We loved the cottage, our stay, and the awe-inspiring views.

For us, the cottage's history was the 'icing on the cake.' We were grateful too for the thoughtfulness and hospitality of the owners. As soon as we arrived home, we booked our next stay. Thank you so much. David & Patsy

Everything was perfect.

Peace and quiet, cottage was clean and very comfortable. Enjoyed our stay with no problems would highly recommend.

Lovely property with great views.

Peace and quiet interrupted by dogs barking day and night but ok if you don’t mind that. The internet wasn’t working but appreciated the owner trying to remedy. I noticed a few other visitors had experienced the same issue so I should’ve taken more notice. This did affect my enjoyment as I could not communicate with friends and family as arranged over the New Year, watch iPlayer or plan my journeys and daily itinerary online.

This Cottage was really lovely and we both enjoyed the rest and tranquility of Tom’s Cottage.

Sian and Nic were really helpful and we will return. Just one thing! I have arthritis in both knees and the sofa was so low I had a problem with that! ….Michael had to pull me up from the sofa every time I sat on it as my knees wouldn’t take my weight! But we loved every minute and we stayed a full week.

Lovely quiet cottage, beautiful view.

Amazingly comfortable bed. Perfect for a complete rest for two people. Area quite nice, but not vast amount to do so by the end of a full week you feel pretty familiar with it.

We had a lovely holiday, staying in a characterful cottage with amazing views.

The cottage was well appointed and in a beautiful position. We found it an ideal location for touring about Devon but its position and surroundings made it good for just relaxing and chilling out.

Great holiday in lovely surroundings.

Cottage was very comfortable, just what we were looking for.

Perfektně připravený apartmán, přátelští majitelé, od kterých jsme v průběhu pobytu nepožadovali nic navíc.

Umístění apartmánu na místě se skvělým výhledem na moře a hrad pod ním, ale složitější přístup po cestě

The cottage is very attractive and comfortable and is well equipped.

Lovely views of the sea and surrounding cliffs from the cottage and the garden.

Lovely cottage, quaint, very cosy and comfortable.

The owners made us very welcome and we would love to return.

Great hosts, amazing location with stunning views.

We very much enjoyed our stay at Tom’s House, which is a cosy cottage, warm, comfortable and in an amazing farm setting.

The views of the sea and the cliffs from Tom’s House are spectacular and the situation is wonderfully peaceful. We enjoyed a visit from the resident gorgeous chickens and the dogs came to say a friendly hello too. There is plenty to see and do in north Devon, it is ideal walking country and at Tom’s House the coast path is practically on the doorstep. The internet is a bit slow and it is insecure, although it’s OK for reliable light use, preferably via a good quality VPN. We’re planning to stay here again.

Lovely , well equipped cottage in an ideal location for exploring the surrounding area on foot or by car.

Fantastic location and views.

Really warm and cosy cottage- we didn't need the heating on even in October. Lovely welcome basket as well as beautiful local handwashes and handcreams. We also loved all our little visitors- all friendly!

Excellent cottage.

The only issue was the sofa which wasn't the most comfortable and not the one shown in the advertising photos. But we managed.

A perfect cottage in every way.

Such a beautiful and character cottage!

The attention to detail with the gifts if jam yes and fresh cut flowers made us feel so welcome. The huge bed was bliss and to wake up with such a gorgeous view from the window was heavenly! The cockerel woke us a little early but that was part of the charm. The outside of the cottage was chocolate box pretty with pots and roses full of colour. The wifi was incredibly slow - less than 1Mbp. Sufficient to browse the web but not great for streaming! More time for reading and jigsaws. Highly recommend "Storm in a teacup " cafe in Watermouth harbour. The walk from the NT car park at Croyd to Baggy point was lovely. Great tea shop too! Cherry pie and clotted cream at Mother Medrum's in the Valley of the Rocks was the best. Two very different but equally beautiful gardens visited were RHS Rosemoore and Marwood Hill Gardens. Love all the little bays /harbours and spectacular cliffs. A wonderful relaxing break all round.

We loved the cottage, the situation, the views, it was very comfortable and welcoming.

A welcome basket was provided with apple juice, jam and chutney all lovely. The gardens were great with lots of birdlife and lovely flowers. All in all a great week and we shall certainly think about going again.

Another great week at Tom's House.

We loved this place when we stayed last October and booked again while we were there. Absolutely lovely place with beautiful surroundings. Nice pub / restaurant within walking distance too.

Tom’s Cottage far exceeded our expectations and as we walked through the doorway we felt at home straightaway.

It has a wonderful atmosphere which makes you look forward to returning to it after each day’s outing. It would be very easy to stay put in this lovely cottage for days on end! The views from the property are absolutely amazing. It is situated in a very peaceful setting which is not at all upset by a cockerel with attitude. We looked forward to seeing him every day together with a lovely cat and several dogs, one of which was exceptionally sweet natured. Everything you could possibly need is provided at this cottage, the bed is wonderfully comfortable and the cottage is full of fascinating objects. The memorabilia connected with Terry Thomas is particularly interesting. We would be very happy indeed to stay at this smashing cottage again.

The wonderful cottage and views of the sea and surrounding countryside exceeded all our expectations!

Lovely farm cottage in an amazing location.

Very peaceful, warm and cosy with incredible sea views. The cottage is very well equipped with everything you could need. The owners were nice and friendly and really made us feel at home.......we didn’t want to leave! We had a nice welcome basket and some beautiful flowers upon arrival. The cottage is perfectly located for exploring the north Devon coast, sitting half way between Ilfracombe and Combe Martin. We also visited Woolacombe and Lynmouth which were stunning, as was the national trust at Watersmeet. Would definitely recommend staying here and hope to return soon.

If you've decided to stay here, you've hit the jackpot.

Clean, quiet, warm, stunning views and convenient for many day-long walks. Extraordinarily welcoming hosts (if you're interested in engineering, as for the full behind-the-scenes tour). Only criticism was that the internet was a bit clunky, made catch-up tv unwatchable but, hey, we read instead! Much better....

The cottage is superb, warm & cosy with wonderful views across the bay.

It was very well equipped and the super king sized bed very comfortable. There was a lovely welcome pack of milk, apple juice, chocolate and chutney & jam, which was most unexpected. The cottage has a area of homage to Terry Thomas which is both unusual and delightful. Throughout the cottage there are interesting design features such as stained glass panels in the doors, niches in almost all rooms, beams galore and inset tiles making the place special. One can walk down to the harbour but it is quite a pull walking back up again! We enjoyed a wonderful week, despite torrential rain and strong winds on a couple of nights.

We had a wonderful stay at Tom’s House.

Loved the cottage, especially the huge bedroom and the views are amazing as it is high up over the bay. The cottage is on a farm with welcoming owners, dogs, horses and chickens. The surrounding area is beautiful too, all in all we had the perfect holiday.

Lovely cottage with great views.

Nice and peaceful. Loved it and it's location so much we have already rebooked!

Tom's house is in a lovely location, high above the sea giving great views, The property is really lovely very comfortable, clean and homely.

The owners are friendly and welcoming. There is an array of animals belonging to the owners which were nice to see also . We cannot fault the house or area We was able to get out and about easily so it was a good base for visiting places A lovely holiday

Lovely accommodation with a fantastic view of the sea and hills in a very quiet location.

Warm welcome from Sian soon after our arrival. Great walking area.

Wonderful stay at Tom’s House - clean and comfortable cottage, great walking, lovely views, helpful hosts, very quiet and relaxing!

!

Tom’s House is a really well appointed romantic retreat perfect for couples.

Set in a rustic pretty working farm, the cottage has a well equipped kitchen and comfortable living room. The bedroom is enormous with a super king sized bed. The owner is close by to help with useful local knowledge. The area itself is very pretty and we enjoyed a sunny Christmas Day in Watermouth cove and harbour.

A very pretty cottage, spacious, comfortable, well appointed and good ambience.

It was very well equipped and we were left a lovely welcome pack. The views are excellent and the owners very welcoming and helpful.

We were not greeted by Mrs Barten and as it was quite late when we arrived, due to traffic and not being able to locate the cottage, we were surprised that there was only a very small bottle of milk in the fridge.

Consequently at around 7 o/clock in the e being we had to drive (after 6 hours of driving) to find somewhere that sold food for morning breakfast. There were other small issues, but I would not go there again as the cottage was not in a situation for 80 year olds to walk. We left after 3 days.

Fantastic location, very very satisfied

Tom's House was a wonderful find.

Excellent location for many parts of North Devon & especially for walking parts of the coastal path. The cottage was well equipped, clean, quirky & very comfortable. We had an excellent week & will certainly recommend this cottage to all our friends.

Cottage,situation,welcome the best we have found in 40 plus years of this type of holiday

Great holiday home.

Tom's House was really lovely. Comfortable and the most amazing views. Owners really nice and welcoming. Would definitely go back again.

This was our third visit to Tom's and will not be the last.

The location, property, comfort and views are exceptional.

The cottage was quite charming with views of the sea.

The bedroom is huge and the bed is very comfy. Loved the memorabilia of Terry Thomas which is scattered around the cottage. You definitely need a car to get around and the cottage is up a steep hill so not good for people with limited mobility. Would recommend without hesitation.

This is a lovely cottage, which is beautifully furnished.

The cottage was a retreat for Terry Thomas and there is interesting memorabilia on the walls. It is in a quiet, tranquil location which is perfect for rest and relaxation, with views of the sea and coastline. The owners are very friendly and leave a tasty welcome basket of goodies in the cottage for you. It has a garden area with a picnic table and two reclined seats, where you can eat or just sit and enjoy the birdsong and occasionally be entertained by the local chickens. The local area is beautiful, with bays full of rock pools to explore and some very good eateries. Within short walking distance (though the walk back is uphill) is the Boat Cafe, where you can sample a delicious lunch or tea. It is only a short drive to Hele Bay and Ilfracombe for places to eat in the evening. I recommend the Hele Bay pub for excellent service and very nice food and the Grampus Inn in Lee, which is the other side of Ilfracombe, especially for a lovely lunch after exploring the rock pools in Lee Bay. I would definitely visit the area again and stay in Tom's Cottage.

Beautiful quirky cottage in a wonderful setting.

Spent a week with amazing weather just down the road from the village where we lived for eleven and a half year. Had a great time catching up with all our friends and neighbours and revisiting all the glorious places in North Devon.

We really enjoyed our stay and everything was marvellous, well done.

Perfect holiday cottage for our needs.

All equipment clean and easy. Owners very friendly and helpful. Set up to a very high standard.

very warm cosy cottage, owners made us feel welcome.

This property is more spacious than appears in photos.

Amazing views. Very comfortable.

The cottage has fantastic sea views,is very well presented and clean and is an excellent base for exploring this area particularly if walking the coast path is something you enjoy.

The owners are very attentive and the flowers and treats on arrival are an excellent touch. Thoroughly recommend.

We thought the cottage was beautiful ,we drew up outside a rose covered cottage ,inside was charming and elegant ,the tiled stair case very inviting to an amazing bedroom ,with a stunning view ,filled with light .

Every day we were greeted by cocks and hens a ginger cat and a couple of grumpy geese .The walk to the harbour suggested by our hostess was a joy ,I don't think we could have had a more perfect holiday

This cottage has amazing views and the owner is most welcoming.

It was a perfect place to enjoy the Devon coast with walks close by. Peace and quiet and an amazing bedroom!

We had the most amazing holiday in this beautiful cottage with our 6 week old baby.

The views are incredible and being in the middle of a farm was lovely (chickens and geese outside your door!). It was also fantastic being able to get freshly baked pastries and bread at the campsite. The owners were incredibly helpful and really helped make the stat special. Would definitely recommend - we’re keen to return ourselves!

The holiday met all expectations of a Sykes holiday, we have used them before and know to expect quality.

The cottage was excellent, and the owmers were very friendly and keen to know that everything was ok, and we had no problems. The area provided plenty for us to do, mainly walking for us, but indoor activities too.

Very enjoyable holiday and location.

The accommodation very good standard with excellent sea views. Rather steep incline so only suitable to those who are fairly fit. Ilfracombe nearby and accessible by car. You can walk to the nearest restaurant but quite a trek. Costal path is 5-10 minute walk supermarket 15 minute drive.

Wonderful cottage with very helpful owners.

The cottage was comfortable and cosy. It was on a farm and sometimes the dogs were a bit noisy but overall a wonderful little place. The owners left gifts and there were fresh flowers in the lounge.

We were delighted with Toms House.

Great location. Amazing views. Clean, cosy and very comfortable. Superb super king sized bed. Sean and Nick were very friendly and welcoming.

Lovely , clean and with great views

Loved the quietness of the farm and a lovely couple that run it It's a very special place for peace just a a shame the weather was not as sunny this year Beautiful sea.

views and excellent walks make this s perfect place to holiday

Stunning location, fabulously well-equipped and well maintained, (mostly) friendly wildlife.

Would definitely return.

The cottage was cosy and warm ( very welcome as the weather was cold), with great sea views from the lounge and bedroom.

All very relaxing!

Very cosy cottage in a beautiful area.

The sea views particularly from the bedroom are wonderful. The cottage is full of interesting memorabilia about Terry Thomas. There is superb walking straight from the door.