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Super cottage. Very well equipped for a family holiday. Cosy and warm bright and clean. Lots of home from home comforts.
My husband, daughter and I stayed for three nights at Sparrow's Nest and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. We arrived in a big rental car but were still able to park on the property behind gates. (We also could have parked on the street side where there is a paved pull-out). The cottage has the most wonderful views over the garden, past the tree-lined fields and on to the rolling wooded hills. All this beautiful landscape means there is much wildlife to watch, including a nightly visit by a couple of badgers! The cottage offered all we could need, with a cozy sitting room, a separate dining room off the kitchen, a downstairs loo, plus a full bathroom upstairs where the two bedrooms are. The kitchen is well-equipped (even has a washing machine) and there are lots of little details throughout to help make the stay enjoyable, including lots of information about local walks and points of interest. The hosts make the cottage even lovelier with vases of fresh flowers everywhere (picked from their own garden I'm sure) and, as they live next door, are available and happy to answer questions and give advice about what to see and do. We loved exploring the Dawlish area, but also used the cottage as a base to make day trips to St. Michael's Mount and St. Ives in Cornwall. Glastonbury in Somerset was also an easy day trip from this spot. We need to return as there are so many beautiful and interesting places to see. When we do, we would definitely hope Sparrow's Nest is available because it's the perfect little holiday spot.
We had a lovely week staying at Sparrows Nest. Ideal location and great views. The cottage is comfortable and certainly met our needs very well. Devon cream teas, milk, flavoured water and fresh picked flowers in every room, were all awaiting our visit, left by the very generous hosts. There's a lot to see and do in the area, lovely beaches and the ferry trip to Exmouth was a delight. Many thanks to Carol and Barry for an excellent stay. Read less
We had a lovely time at Sparrows Nest. The house is in a good location for exploring around Dawlish. The house is equipped with everything you may need and lots of nice touches such as wild flowers and homemade scones. We would definitely go back.
Lovely cottage. Host Carol was on hand and very helpful. Lovley cream teAs on arrival. Nice sunny garden and everything you need inside including buckets and spades and a picnic cools bag. Well situated for the beach and the train and a bus stop is very close with regular buses. There is a holiday camp within walking distance where you can book pool sessions.. Highly recommend. Will definately return.
Travelling west by rail around 100 years ago, you might have glanced to the right near the harbour at Cockwood and seen hundreds of beautiful violets. It's a tradition that has slipped from modern memory, but, just a mile from the harbour, our hosts for the week had upheld the tradition so well that an expert in Dorset had even named a type of violet in her honour! Why does this matter? Well, if you want a cosy cottage owned by people who genuinely care about the area, rather than a tourist trap owned by a big company, this would be a wise choice. The space to the rear of the property is possibly due to the fact this was built as a 'Home for a Hero' so as to provide a plot to make a living on return from WW2. The lighthouse theme throughout the property shows an excellent attention to detail, and we arrived to find a lovingly prepared Devon Cream Tea ready and waiting on the dining room table!! While the hosts are conveniently close at hand, they never interfere with your stay, unless asked, striking exactly the right balance. Top marks all round. N.B Should read WW2