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Puffins

(Ref. 1164511)

Sidmouth, Devon Show on map

Customer rating 5.0

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A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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16 Customer Reviews

  • "We had a wonderful stay at Puffins."

    The cottage is in an excellent position for walking into Sidmouth. We were able to park outside the cottage throughout our stay. The cottage is so cosy and is a real 'home from home'. Everything we needed was supplied, including additional treats of carrot cake and cider! The beds were really comfy and the cottage was immaculate. This was our second stay at Puffins and we would definitely return.

    Thankyou so much Jane and apologies for not recognising that it was a return visit for you all. I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your stay as much as your first visit. It’s been a lovely busy time helped by the glorious summer. I’m just glad that I can provide the sort of accommodation that most Guests enjoy and I can be a little part of their much needed break. I look forward to your return one day. Thankyou. Liz Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Sep 2026

  • "Very comfortable artistic house and useful welcome pack."

    Thankyou for your comments and 5*. It means a lot to me when my Guests take the time to post a review. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alun5.0★Aug 2026

  • "This is a really pleasant property to holiday in."

    Well located for Sidmouth, and you can always find a parking spot, usually outside the house. Everything is supplied, and is a real home from home. Best recommendation is that I would definitely stay here again.

    Your review is really appreciated. It’s so reassuring to know that I manage to provide the sort of Holiday accommodation that so many Guests are looking for. Thankyou. I look forward to your return visit one day. Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0★Aug 2026

  • "Puffins is very cosy and comfortable with everything we needed for our stay."

    Parking is in the road outside the cottage with a 10 minute walk the sea front. Lots of places to eat in the town and the people we spoke to were friendly and helpful.

    Thankyou so much for your very positive review. It’s not only appreciated by me but helpful for any future Guests. As you can imagine we are into our busiest time of year and it is just lovely to see so many holiday makers enjoying Sidmouth and East Devon especially in this glorious summer. Best wishes Liz Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rob5.0★Jul 2026

  • "Had a great stay - the cottage was clean and charming, in the perfect location for walking into town whilst still being able to park nearby."

    It’s so rewarding to receive such positive reviews . Thankyou for taking the time. It’s good to see Sidmouth busy and visitors enjoying the area and of course the weather! I’m so pleased that Puffin’s is a part of Guests positive experience! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alistair5.0★Jul 2026

  • "A perfect holiday cottage."

    Everything we needed was there in this delightful place. Very clean and maintained. Close to town, shops, pubs and places to visit. The owner also made sure we were 'surviving' the heat wave and the welcome 'goodies' were really appreciated.

    Thankyou so much. It’s rewarding to know that Puffins is popular with so many Guests and helps in giving everyone what I imagine is a much needed break! Yet again, I do appreciate how well my Guests look after the Cottage. Thankyou. Best Wishes Liz Property Owner

    Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jun 2026

  • "Lovely comfortable cottage, it had everything we needed for our stay, and lots of extras you don’t normally find."

    Very clean. The treat basket was very much appreciated, as was the tea, coffee, milk and sugar to save unpacking before you can have a drink. Comfortable beds. We didn’t take children with us, but the cottage has a small desk full of drawing and colouring, games and puzzles in a cupboard and a small basket of toys. It takes 15 to 20 minutes to walk into the town/seafront depending on which way you go, the walk along by the river was our favourite. We had no trouble getting a parking space on the road outside the cottage. Would definitely recommend staying at the cottage.

    That’s a lovely review and really helpful to other would be Guests as it covers so many things. Thankyou Tracy. My main aim is for everyone to feel as comfortable as possible in their accommodation, ready to enjoy Sidmouth and East Devon. I’m so glad you felt that had been achieved. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Jun 2026

  • "Well equipped, clean and comfortable with many attractive and charming features."

    Handy for the seafront and town centre but in a quiet location.

    Thankyou very much for taking the time to review your time in Puffins. Not only does it help me to know that I am hopefully doing the right things but that Puffins is a popular choice for Guests. Best Wishes Liz Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0★May 2026

  • "Enjoyable stay in this lovely little house in beautiful Devon."

    Everything I needed was provided, and it was comfortable and cosy. Recommended!

    Thankyou Deborah. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. I hope you don't mind me mentioning that your visit to East Devon was due to a special week that The Donkey Sanctuary held! I think you would agree that it is a very special place and certainly somewhere that future Guests may like to visit. Taking the time to post your Review is appreciated. i look forward to a return visit sometime. Best Wishes Liz Property Owner

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0★May 2026

  • "A very cosy and well equipped cottage."

    The information on everything in the cottage was great and so helpful in settling in quickly. The welcome basket was a real bonus and done with so much care. Car parking varied but we always found a space in the road or nearby road.

    Thankyou. It’s so rewarding to hear that Guests are enjoying their stay in Puffins. After a quiet winter, Spring has been really busy which is lovely and it seems will be now over the coming months which is great for Sidmouth and East Devon. Best Wishes Liz Property Owner

    Reviewed by Angela5.0★Apr 2026

  • "Puffins was a lovely place to stay."

    Attention to detail was very good. Thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay. The only issue was no allocated parking space.

    Thankyou so much for taking the time to post your lovely positive review! I appreciate that an allocated Parking space would be a great help. Thankfully the majority of the time a space is never very far away and at certain times of the day , directly outside the Cottage. I would like to thankyou both for looking after Puffins so well. It seems I am very fortunate with my Guests which makes my little Business very rewarding. Best wishes Liz Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Apr 2026

  • "We had an extremely lovely holiday, the house was very comfortable and very well equipped."

    The only small issue was parking which I would say normally wouldn’t have been a problem but we were there at a very busy time in Sidmouth with lots of events going on but we always found a space nearby. The little details we’re lovely like the complementary soaps and welcome gift pack, also flowers, a really nice touch. Thank you Liz.

    Thankyou Gary and I'm so pleased that staying in Puffins contributed to your lovely holiday ! It has been such a lovely summer for most people and it's been great seeing so many people enjoying themselves and all the Events on offer especially The Regatta and The Red Arrows Display while you were there over the Bank Holiday weekend. Although the weather is giving us much needed rain now, I have a feeling the summer isn't quite over yet . Best Wishes Liz Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gary5.0★Aug 2025

  • "What a lovely property."

    It was well equipped & everything was provided by the owners. Very clean. Very quiet street with a 5-10min walk to Sidmouth seafront, through the shopping area. The bed was so comfortable. It was the best sleep we've had for ages. Shower was good too. We found a car park space each time we went out. Would thoroughly recommend Puffins for anyone wanting to explore East Devon.

    Thankyou so much. I am so pleased that you really enjoyed your week in East Devon and that I was a part of that. It’s so rewarding. Like so many of my lovely Guests, I could tell that you had appreciated Puffins by the way you looked after everything. Many Thanks Liz Property Owner

    Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jul 2025

  • "The cottage had everything you could need for a good holiday."

    A designer finish with comfort in mind and within easy walking distance to Sidmouth centre.

    Your feedback is really appreciated and so helpful to future Guests. Puffins is fairly new to Helpful Holidays which meant it was a while before I had any Reviews which of course can be a bit disconcerting when looking for a suitable Property! Many Thanks Lynda for taking the time and for the lovely Review! Best Wishes Liz Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Jun 2025

  • "A delightful cosy and well - equipped cottage, within a short walk to the town and sea front."

    We had a wonderful week there.

    Thankyou Wendy. I am so pleased that you had a lovely time and appreciate your Review. What more could I ask for?! Not only did you enjoy Puffins and East Devon, the sun shone for you aswell! I look forward to you returning again one day. Very Best Wishes Liz Property Owner

    Reviewed by Wendy5.0★May 2025

  • "Lovely terrace house fantastic location, and only a 10 minute walk into Sidmouth."

    Thankyou so much for that very positive review, it's appreciated. I would also like to thankyou for the information you left in my Visitors Book re Places to visit, Eat and Drink! Very helpful to future guests I'm sure. I must also thankyou for looking after Puffins so well. It is so rewarding to welcome Guests here and I look forward to your return visit. Best Wishes Liz Property Owner

    Reviewed by Simon5.0★May 2025

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms, 1 x double, 1 x single with truckle bed
  • Bathroom with bath, thermostatic shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with electric flame-effect fire
  • Gas central heating, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, kettle
  • Smart TV, DVD player, selection of DVDs, books and games, DAB Radio, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair, stairgate and travel cot available upon request
  • Roadside parking available
  • Enclosed rear courtyard garden with bistro table and chairs
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.6 miles, coastal path 0.5 miles
  • Note: Check-in from 2:30pm, check-out by 10:30am
  • Note: There are a few steps up to the front door
  • Note: Although the cottage does not have an allocated parking space, there is roadside parking where spaces can be found outside or very near the property the majority of time - Brewery Lane is a quiet road with houses only one side
  • Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200

The property

Puffins is a delightful two-bedroom cottage situated in Sidmouth, a regency seaside town situated on the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast in East Devon.

With an enclosed rear courtyard garden and sleeping up to four guests, this pretty Edwardian cottage is within walking distance of the town centre and seafront, making it ideal for those wishing to enjoy a relaxing seaside break at any time of the year.

Step inside to find a bright living area, with tasteful and comfortable décor throughout.

The inviting sitting area is a wonderful space for sitting back and relaxing in front of the TV, with an electric flame-effect fire for the cooler evenings.

The adjoining kitchen is perfectly equipped for self-catering holidays so you can create tasty meals to enjoy with your holiday companions in the dining area, perhaps accompanied by a glass of wine.

Head upstairs and you will find the two bedrooms, a double bedroom and a twin room.

The spacious bathroom with a bath and thermostatic shower over is also located on this floor, where you can relax in the tub after a day out walking or opt for a quick, refreshing rinse if you're short on time.

Take a walk along ‘The Byes’, a riverside walk which follows the River Sid into Sidmouth, while the town of Sidmouth is full of West Country charm with a wonderful selection of independent shops, local crafts, and coffee shops.

Nestled beneath majestic red cliffs with award-winning Blue Flag beaches, the town has been a firm favourite with visitors for hundreds of years with its mix of shingle and sand, with rock pools waiting to be explored at low tide.

Take a leisurely stroll along the esplanade or relax with an ice cream, before taking a refreshing dip in the sea.

Popular with water enthusiasts, paddle board and kayak hire are available, with the beach a haven for surfers.

The nearby Donkey Sanctuary is home to hundreds of donkeys and is open throughout the year, perfect for animal enthusiasts or a day out with the little ones.

For times when you chose not to cook, there is an excellent range of pubs, wine bars and restaurants nearby, many serving local seafood and dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.

When it comes to days out, you will be spoilt for choice including the fishing village of Beer with its pretty beach and galleries, or Seaton where you can hop on the tram for a scenic journey through miles of unspoilt countryside along the River Axe estuary.

However you wish to spend your holiday, Puffins is the ideal place to enjoy this and so much more.

Although the cottage does not have an allocated parking space,there is roadside parking where a spaces can be found outside or very near the property the majority of time. Brewery Lane is a quiet road with houses only one side.

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

Where you’ll be staying

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SIDMOUTH

Exeter 16 miles.

Sidmouth is an elegant seaside resort on the south Devon stretch of Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site of great natural beauty. Here is where the River Sid cuts through the Devon hills to meet the sea at Lyme Bay, creating a clean pebbly beach, giving way to golden sands at low tide backed by dramatic red cliffs creating a safe family beach with rockpools and safe bathing. Sidmouth is lined with stylish Regency cream-and-white architecture, creating an elegant Esplanade which makes for a relaxing stroll whilst looking out towards Beer Head. Sidmouth boasts one of the few public access observatories, the Norman Lockyer Observatory, complete with planetarium. There are a variety of attractions around Sidmouth including Pecorama with award-winning miniature railway and gardens, the Seaton tramway and the Otter Estuary Nature Reserve. Families will love the beaches, walkers will enjoy the South West coastal path and at the end of the day there are plenty of tea rooms, cafes and welcoming country inns to relax and refresh you.

Note: The Sidmouth International Jazz & Blues Festival takes place from 27th - 31st May 2027.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
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