Clover Cottage

We stayed at Clover Cottage for 10 days and, although it was clean and in a good location, we were disappointed overall.

Compared with other Sykes properties we’ve stayed in over the years, it felt very much as though it had been furnished and maintained on a budget, and we didn’t feel it represented good value for money. There were several practical issues that detracted from our stay. Only two toilet rolls were provided for two people staying for 10 days, which seemed rather mean. The wardrobe in the main bedroom had plenty of hangers but almost no usable hanging height unless your clothes were very short, and the left-hand door knob was broken. The second bedroom was locked, so if it contained additional storage it wasn’t available to us. Much of the crockery, particularly the mugs, was chipped and really needs replacing. Although a washing machine and clothes pegs were provided, there was no washing line or drying facility. The top freezer drawer was frozen solid and couldn’t be opened. The shower worked well but has no thermostatic control, so take care as the water temperature can change unexpectedly. The bathroom also lacked a shaver socket, which is unusual in holiday accommodation. The television was particularly disappointing. Despite broadband being available, it was impossible to stream programmes reliably, which significantly limited its usefulness in the evenings. The seating in the lounge was uncomfortable and appeared well worn. There also wasn’t enough comfortable seating for the advertised occupancy of four people. On the positive side, the bed linen and towels were of good quality, and the cottage was generally clean. Finally, we were surprised there was no information about the cottage’s history or the local area, and no visitors’ book, both of which usually add a personal touch to a holiday property. Overall, Clover Cottage has potential, but it would benefit from some investment and attention to detail. With a few relatively inexpensive improvements, it could provide a much better guest experience.

A truly home from home in a a quirky cottage.

Everything you need to settle right in. The location is perfect to get around with the Mount Batten Ferry into the Barbican a real bonus. Being right alongside Lake Hooe was great and we made the most of the first three days of superb weather sitting in the lovely cottage garden. We were warned in the listing that the stairs are a bit different so I couldn't give a five star purely on the fact that getting up in the middle of the night for the downstairs toilet was a bit of a struggle. Apart from that excellent stay and highly recommended.ps mind your head on the way in.

A lovely cosy house, perfect for 2 adults & a dog.

Well equiped and a very comfy bed. Great location. Received some useful info from owner prior to arrival with some great recommendations. Dinner at the Clovelly Bay Inn was so good we went twice in 4 days and breakfast at The Guard Room was very good too. This house is a great location for coastal walks, the ferry over to Plymouth and a quiet location for some R&R.

In general a comfortable stay with great views, could have done with some loungers for the garden on sunny day;s although accept storage could be an issue.

Overall a very nice stay in a fantastic locations for walks with dogs and very good public transport links into Plymouth would recommend the Mountbatten ferry about 25 Minutes walk from the Cottage.

Lovely peaceful cottage & very comfortable x

Lovely cottage but needs a bit of tlc for the price they are charging.

The settee needs replacing,the seat part has collapsed and lost the softness for sitting. The livingroom floor in places slippery,needs a mat or replacing. Kitchen area walls needs attention. Bathroom needs tlc,paint and back of door needs attention. The cottage is a two bedroom place but only enough to sit 3 people when relaxing.

Beautifully renovated cottage right next to Hooe lake.

It's a great base to explore some truly stunning parts of south Devon. The location is excellent, a flat walk to pubs and lovely walks from the door. The garden right on the water is lovely and gets the sun all day. Great for dogs too as totally enclosed. Only things to be aware of are the steep winding stairs, the bathroom is downstairs and the front garden is separated from the cottage by a (very quiet) road. We had a wonderful stay and would highly recommend!

lovely cottage well equipped great gardens great food in local pubs great walks from cottage would recommend a walk around Cann Woods a short drive away really enjoyed our stay

A fantastic property with amazing views the grade 2 listed cottage was quirky and and full of character you will not be disappointed.

The garden was perfect for watching the wildlife and was secure for our dog Moose .Ideally situated for walks and trips to various locations and Plymouth is a must where you can get a water taxi from Mount Battenfor 3 pound per person .A big thank you to Andy and his wife who lived next door for being our tourist expert for the week .

We had a great week at Clover Cottage.

We found it clean, cosy and well presented. The front garden is a great place to sit and watch the world go by, looking out over the lovely tidal bay. Locally, we enjoyed visiting the Guard Room cafe, and walking along the coastline to Bovisands and beyond. Further afield, we spent time in Looe and Dartmouth on wet days, both within an hours drive. A great base for exploring South Dartmoor and many of the coastal paths. Thanks for a lovely stay.

We had an amazing stay thank you.

Clover Cottage is beautiful, so well equipped it had everything we needed and we will definitely be returning again in the future!

Loved the cottage and front garden.

Rear garden is a little tricky to access from back door halfway up stairs. Sofa and chair are ok for a short period, but do become uncomfortable if spending a few hours on them. Overall we were very pleased with it.

Lovely cottage that has been tastefully updated and very comfortable to stay in.

Beautiful front garden that sits over the lake and a lovely place to sit and have a few drinks. There’s a back garden that’s secluded accessible by a small door (watch your head - I still have the bumps!) which is ideal for your morning coffee. The spiral staircase is fine but if you have any mobility issues, you may want to take particular care. Property was spotlessly clean upon arrival and a few essentials left for us were gratefully received. Location is fine and there’s a few shops nearby and a pretty decent pub stumbling distance away. Plymouth itself with all that offers is only a 20 minute drive away. Able to park car right next to property and everyone we bumped into was very friendly. Overall, a lovely place to stay. Just wish we had better weather :(

Clover Cottage was perfect for us.

Really loved all the attention to detail in both the furnishings and decor. We had everything we needed. Suggest that the lights on the staircase should be working. Thanks for a great week - we would stay again.

The cottage is situated in a quiet suburb of Hooe.

On arrival it soon bacome obvious that there wasn't a wardrobe to hang our clothes nor chest of drawers. On closer inspection the cupboard featured in one of the photos has removable shelves which then allowed my partner to hang her dresses and my shirts, we lived out of our suitcases for all our other clothing. The settee is a bed-settee and not necessarily designed for comfort. The cottage is tidy with all the mod-cons as you would expect but most flat surfaces are covered in plastic flowery things, way too many when space is at a premium in a small cottage. There's a disticnct smell of damp in the confinded areas, but with DIY air vents situated around the place to help air circulation. The stairs are akin to a ladder although I managed OK (67 years old). The gardens, front and rear are fabulous and well maintained. The Royal Oak down the street is a bit of a dive, can't say anything regarding food as we left after one drink. There are much better pubs for food and drink a modest walk away. We took a ferry from Mount Batten overf to Plymouth which was great, and also discovered Mount Edgcombe on another great day out. A tad expensive when compared to similar in Port Issac but ok as a base to work from.

Beautiful character cottage , warm and comfortable ,great location ideal for lovely beaches.

Was very lucky with the weather in March , ideal for any time of the year , would love to come back .

Lovely cottage in an amazing location over looking Hooe lake.

The front garden was beautiful and would be perfect in warmer weather. Property is full character and well equipped. We loved being able to walk from the cottage to the south coastal path and explore the nearby area. Jenni cliffe cafe and beach nearby, bovisand , mount batten and many more. We enjoyed meals at Bovingdon Arms and the Clovellly Inn at Turnchapel. Both recommended. We loved our mini break and would recommend to others.

The property was lovely with everything we needed, extremely homely.

The Royal Oak Pub near the property was hood and did extremely nice food. Views of the lake waking up was a treat every morning and quiet. The bed was extremely comfortable. Lovely stay.

We had a lovely stay at Clover Cottage, great views and a special bonus of 2 gardens that were enclosed for our little dog.

I agree the stairs are steep but we managed (both in our 60’s). The settee and chair could have been more comfortable, but the bed was a delight. Great kitchen with everything you could need. Easy parking and a pub around the corner. We travelled to Wembury Beach, Bigbury-on-sea, Looe, and Bovisand Beach with its great little cafe on the cliff top. Walking around the area is mostly on the south west coast path and as such is not level (for less able people). Overall, we’d love to come back again!

A lovely cottage which was impressive in its cleanliness, facilities and location.

We particularly liked the quality of the white goods, availability of hot water, heating and the personal touches such as fresh flowers on our arrival. The late afternoon tea and cake in the garden looking out over the lake was a gem. Thank you

Fabulous stay, cottage is very welcoming, cosy and facilities of a high standard.

Loved watching the tide changes and enjoyed the gardens. The bedroom floor slopes quite a bit - so need to take care when stepping out of bed on the door side :). Wood and kindling were supplied for wood burner, which we loved and added to the cosiness. The kitchen is very well stocked with plates, crockery etc which does not leave any room for storage. As this cottage is rented for 2 people, the amount of kitchen stuff could be reduced to give some storage space. This is just a tip, we had a great time here and hope to return some day!

We had a great stay at Clover Cottage.

The location is perfect for everything and we hardly needed to use the car. We were lucky to have a beautiful week weather wise. Everything you could possibly need has been provided by the thoughtful owner. The neighbours were very welcoming and helpful with recommendations on place eat and visit as well. We would love to go back sometime!

Thanks for a lovely break in your beautiful cottage, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay

thank you for a great stay.

Clover Cottage was very well situated and the outlook was magnificent.

We loved watching the changing reflections in the water at the end of the lovely garden and the comings and goings of the various water birds. Parking arrangements were excellent. The cottage was extremely well-equipped with every facility one could hope for. It should be noted that the spiral stairs are quite steep and there is no upstairs bathroom so toilet visits in the night need to be done with care.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay :) Well positioned in a quiet area for exploring the local area.

Well equipped and well maintained property. However, limited kitchen storage for any groceries you may take. It would have been useful to have a list of local supermarkets e.g. there is a local shopping centre called Broadway which we happened upon. Easy to access the ferry to cross to the Hoe, Barbican and Plymouth city. This is the first cottage we have stayed in (and we have stayed in a lot) where they do not offer recycling and was advised to dispose of this ourselves. Also advised that we may be charged for more than one bag of rubbish!

Lovely old cottage in a great location for exploring Plymouth Sound on foot.

We hardly used the car except for when the rain defeated us. Well equipped, cosy and warm. We particularly enjoyed sitting in the front garden and looking out over the lake at the birds, boats and paddle boarders. Both the back and front gardens are lovely, having been improved since the photos.

We had a very enjoyable stay at Clover Cottage.

Great location with plenty of pubs and good restaurants within walking distance. Everything about this quaint cottage was extremely well equipped and presented, very comfortable and immaculately clean! As young at heart couple, unfortunately our older creaky bones found the small spiral staircase a tad challenging in the mornings. We also chose not to use the back garden for this reason too, opting to spend our time in the front garden instead, which had the most amazing views anyway! All in all, a very enjoyable stay and we would definitely recommend!

We had a wonderful holiday at Clover Cottage!

The cottage was warm and cosy and a prefect retreat for a week away. The location was great, with with brilliant views from the front garden & direct access onto the SW coastal path. There were some great pubs and cafes in the local area, perfect for a stop off after a days walking, and we enjoyed visiting Plymouth via the ferry. I’m sure we’ll be back soon!

Just got back from Clover Cottage, a beautiful little cottage in a lovely area.

It had everything you needed for a comfy stay. Ideal location to visit both Devon and Cornwall.

A charming cottage with lovely surroundings.

Excellent facilities and very clean on arrival. Would love to visit again in the summer!

Such a stunning cottage and Sykes were amazing too.

We booked last minute (on the day!) as the Air B&B we were staying in was sadly really bad. We felt so lucky to have found Clover Cottage and Sykes did all they could to get us in last minute. It was spotless, gorgeous, communication was great and the cottage had everything you could possibly need. Thank you!

Thank you for letting us share your delightful cottage.

We had a brilliant time, lots of fantastic walks and eateries nearby plus a host more just a ferry ride away. Would love to return in warmer weather to enjoy the garden and the new pontoon!

We enjoyed our stay at Clover cottage very much.

it was so clean and absolutely everything needed for our stay. Can wait to visit again. Many Thanks Elaine

We had a really lovely week in Clover Cottage.

We were very comfortable, it was very well equipped and perfect for the two of us and our dog. We loved the front garden and watching the tide go in and out. We were lucky enough to have great weather for walking and exploring. We appreciated the bottle of champagne and biscuits. Thank you.

A great break in a lovely location.

A very clean and well equipped cottage, cutlery and crockery good in quality and quantity.

Fixtures and fittings done to a high standard,modern yet in keeping with a 300yr old cottage. Garden is a wonderful place to sit and watch the changing tide. House next door is being renovated but this seems to be on a low key basis, only ever saw the same 2 older guys in and out,both very pleasant - didn't find this intrusive in any way. Perfect place to stay if you want to be near to Plymouth yet tucked away in a little piece of heaven. Sykes a pleasure to deal with.

Unfortunately we were not told about any building works near the cottage when we booked so when we arrived we were shocked to see a major build with scaffolding to the left of the house.

The garden to other side of the cottage was also being used for the builder's portaloo and portakabin which which when in use the door overlooked our garden. The workmen started at 7.30am and started the cement mixer and were constantly wheelbarrowing buiding materials pass the cottage. We did call Sykes as we wanted to leave that morning but were told if we did we would not qualify for a refund so after spending most of Monday speaking to Sykes they confirmed the owner would either reduce the weekly charge by 20% (not an option) or refund the nights we did not stay, we ageed to the latter so we could just get out of this situation. We did finally manage to get a refund for the 3 nights we did not stay (although it was due to Sykes we had to stay and pay for an extra night!) but the owner refused to consider this. In retrospect we should have asked for a full refund! The photos on the website are not a true reflection of the area at the moment so these photos and information need to be updated. If we had been told of the excessive build we would not have chosen this cottage. The cleanliness was also an issue, chip in oven, bbq dirty, t-shirt found behind microwave (?) and worse was the filthy smelly rugs in the sitting room. The back garden was also overgrown as noted in a preious review July 2021. Sykes do not check the cottages as far I understand they rely on the owner and paying guests to update them which totally unacceptable. You will most certainly be aware of the problems as noted above as it took nearly all week to speak with your company to get any conclusion when it should have been a week or relaxation.

Clover Cottage was lovely - very well renovated.

It might not work for 6ft plus people as it truly has low ceilings but I guess that’s part of its charm. A good local pub and also dog walks and places to eat further afield.

Very well equipped and superbly cleaned cottage in a fascinating position with the garden overlooking a tidal inlet with various boats and birds (including little egret) in view.

Very close to walks around local woods and watercourses, and short drive to beautiful coastline.

After a long journey the welcome touch of champagne and note was much appreciated.

The cottage is extremely well equipped with good quality equipment, everything you need for a relaxing break. We took our own sunloungers down and this made sitting in the garden, overlooking the lake watching the paddle boarders etc.pleasant and comfortable. When the pontoon is completed it will be another asset to the property. A superb holiday!

Accommodation smaller than we thought, but in a beautiful situation.

My wife found the other bedroom being locked a bit spooky!

Beautiful cottage wonderfully decorated.

The front yard was excellent to enjoy breakfast in and the bed was one of the most comfortable we’ve ever experienced. The cottage interior was very clean and well laid out. The welcome card, cookies and bubbles are such a lovely touch. Only slight negative about the property is the back lawn was a overgrown and bin at back still had rubbish from previous guests stay. The view from the cottage is quite cute, but the general town isn’t one we would return to. Effectively, if you could take the cottage and move it to a nicer area, it would be amazing.

Lovely cottage, newly refurbished to a high standard.

Location is great, beautiful setting. A few minor suggestions. The sitting room could do with some comfy chairs to flop into by the fire. The bathroom would benefit from a proper shower. The mixer is hard to use and the water temperature is very high. Booking Friday to Friday is unusual. The rubbish arrangements were unsatisfactory. We felt we needed a bin outside. We had to leave our rubbish in the kitchen bin for the whole week which was not hygienic and smelly. There were instructions to take recycling to the nearest recycling point but it would have been useful to know where this was. We would certainly recommend the cottage. One of the best we have used over the years.

Thank you for our stay.

Lovely little cottage.

Everything seemed new and hardly used, and had everything you could possibly want. Very clean. Good location on the waterfront and having the enclosed garden as somewhere to sit in the sunshine overlooking the lake was a real bonus. A few nice pubs in walking distance, and in easy reach of Plymouth, South Hams, Dartmoor.