Toad Hall Cottages Reviews 235

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent locations of the properties, often highlighting stunning views and convenient access to local amenities and attractions. The quality of the accommodations is frequently commended, with many reviewers finding them well-maintained, comfortable, and accurately described. People also appreciate the professional and helpful staff, noting their efficiency in handling bookings and resolving issues. The booking process itself is often described as easy and seamless. However, some customers also noted issues with facilities, particularly regarding cleanliness in certain properties, with mentions of dirty surfaces, stained bedding, and unpleasant smells. A few other people also felt that some properties lacked practical features like secure fencing for pets or adequate hanging space, and some experienced problems with amenities such as Wi-Fi or hot water.

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Location

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Quality

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Facilities

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Staff

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Toad Hall Cottages has an excellent easy to navigate website that gives you more information than many others including good photos of holiday properties. Payment is easy too. If you need to call them... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have used Toad Hall Cottages for all our stays in south Devon since our children (now almost grownup) were babies. Easy booking, professional staff and quick to solve any issues. We must have staye... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have booked multiple holiday cottages with Toad Hall and all of them have been excellent and exactly as described. When there have been issues then Toad Hall have been amazing in their responsive... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have booked many times with Toad Hall Cottages and always had a great experience and holiday. The property is as described, clean, and everything works. Booking is simple and communication has been... See more



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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

235 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company - we use most years

We have rented several cottages via this company over the years and have had an excellent experience on every occasion. This year was no exception. From our first search to our stay it was a faultless experience. We always look at their site before others and will do again in the future.

July 25, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Cluttered and needs modernising

The property was in a good, quiet location and had a good amount of space. However, that is where the positives end unfortunately.
There was just far too much clutter and stuff in this property, it was really off putting. There were many kitchen cupboards full of things, including half used food but nowhere to put our food. The cupboards fridge and freezer needed a good clean. There were so many flies and I get it’s that time of year but some fly traps would have worked. There was a lot of old stuff in the property- carrier bags on pegs, half a used block of soap in the shower, random cds, leaflets, old magazines. It could do with a declutter and general modernization of decoration. It was rated as a 3.5 star property but it definitely wasn’t and felt like I was staying at an elderly relatives place who didn’t want me to touch there stuff.

June 23, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delightful cottage in a rural idyll.

A delightful cottage in an idyllic and peaceful setting, very adequately equipped and very friendly hosts. We would have been happy sitting in the garden all week but the beautiful and under-recognised west Dorset pulled us away; the Golden Cap estate between Seatown and Charmouth is a must for walking.

August 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful and responsive company.

Enjoyed a very good experience with Toad Hall Cottages. We had to change our original booking date and they were helpful and got the owners to agree very quickly. During our stay we had an electrical problem in our rental and they had it sorted very quickly. Very happy with their service.

July 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service through Toad Hall

Toad hall offer a huge range of properties to stay in. We have used their services twice now and have never been disappointed. Communication is excellent and people get back to you quickly to answer any queries. Lovely people to deal with.

July 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We always used Toad Hall and New Forest cottages…

We have used Toad Hall and New Forest Cottages now for a number of years and have never had a problem with the accommodation. Always comfortable and clean , a located in a delightful place.
Our favourite location is the New Forest and especially Oak view , Chris and Claudia are always extremely helpful .

July 25, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mayflower Court

Mayflower Court. A wonderfully presented apartment situated in the most convenient area. The park (100m) is an absolute godsend if you have kids. M&S for all day to day goods 2mins away and supermarkets 5mins drive. Crabbing right outside the apartment is so handy and a lovely stroll into Dartmouth itself.
Toad Hall have been our go to link for booking. They are reliable, speedy and friendly to deal with.

July 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've used Toad Hall Cottages before…

We've used Toad Hall Cottages before and had no hesitation using them again this year! Every property we've ever booked has been exactly as described, and anticipated. They all meet a certain standard and criteria that makes for a great holiday experience and the only surprises are pleasant ones. Keep up the great work and hopefully we'll book another soon!

July 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

La Casa, Lyme Regis

The accommodation we stayed in was spotless and very comfortable. Bedding was pristine and comfortable. it was well equipped and we had a lovely welcome pack when we arrived. Staff at Toad Hall Cottages were polite and helpful (we had need to call them on a Sunday due to a small issue with the combi boiler and they answered the phone promptly and resolved the issue immediately).
There was nothing to complain about at all. Top marks Toad Hall Cottages.

July 18, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A great property with stunning views.

A great property in a beautiful location with stunning views. Comfortable bed, adequate storage, good bathroom facilities, plenty of living space and a lovely outside seating area. Slightly disappointed with the cleaning, hence 4 stars, but I would stay there again.

July 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Homelands cottage review Brockenhurst

We stayed for a week at Homelands Cottage in Brockenhurst.
The cottage was exceptionally clean and very well equipped.
We enjoyed a wonderful time there were 4 adults and two small dogs.
Loved the location too just a small work to the lovely village and close to the railway station

July 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great choice of properties and…

Great choice of properties and locations to choose from. Prompt responses to queries and requests and gentle reminders too. Thanks to all involved for a wonder holiday which we have already rebooked for next year!

July 4, 2025
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Reply from Toad Hall Cottages

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review, and we're really pleased you had a lovely holiday. Look forward to welcoming you back next year!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy

We have stayed with Toad Hall several times over the years, always a very pleasant experience and all of the properties we've stayed in have been fantastic!

August 26, 2024
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Reply from Toad Hall Cottages

Thanks very much for taking the time to leave us your feedback, and we're chuffed to hear you've have several happy holidays with us. Hope to see you again soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Will not book with them again

We booked a property with them and they were not interested in our experience - details below!

The property / Looked Good, But Not Practical or Comfortable

The studio was clean and nicely decorated, but that’s where the positives end. It’s advertised as dog-friendly, yet there’s no secure fencing and the rear garden is tick-infested. The warped outdoor table was unusable, and slugs appeared in droves when it rained.

Storage was poor — no wardrobe, just a few hooks by the kitchen, so expect your clothes to smell like food. Only one towel per person provided. The location is very remote, with nothing in walking distance and a foot ferry that stops at 6:30 pm. Roads are extremely narrow — not ideal if you care about your car.

Add in limited phone signal, unreliable Wi-Fi, and a TV with around 10 channels, and it’s clear this place isn’t designed for guest comfort. Disappointing overall.

July 13, 2025
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Reply from Toad Hall Cottages

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that the property didn’t fully meet your expectations, though we’d like to provide some clarification for any future prospective guests.

Our web listings are designed to give an honest and detailed overview of our properties, so that guests are able to make informed decisions prior to booking.

While the property in question is one of our dog friendly cottages, we don’t advertise the outdoor area as being secure, and note on our web listing that ‘walls surrounding the terrace are approximately 3 – 4 feet high’. As the property is in a countryside setting, we sadly cannot control natural elements such as ticks, though we are sorry this impacted your trip.

On a similar note, unfortunately wet and warm weather can bring slugs into any garden, which is again outside of our control. We appreciate this is unpleasant! As for the outdoor table, we’ll ensure this is reviewed, thank you for letting us know.

With regards to the storage, as the property is a studio annexe, space can be limited. We’ve included a floor plan and detailed image gallery on our web listing to give an accurate overview of the accommodation provided, with a clear image of the bedroom area and its chest of drawer clothes storage (rather than a wardrobe). We also include a breakdown of the accommodation and its amenities on our website, under the subheading ‘Accommodation’.

Many of our holiday cottages provide one hand towel and one bath towel or bath sheet per guest for stays under 7 nights. We can also help arrange refreshes during these shorter breaks should we receive requests from guests before or during their stay.

We understand that rural settings - often with narrow lanes, limited public transport options, and slower Wi-Fi download speeds - aren’t for everyone, but we provide a ‘view on map’ function on our web listings, and in this instance, drone images too, to try and help guests make an informed choice before they make their booking.

We’re sorry this property wasn’t the right match for you, and we do really appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve – and obviously we want all our guests to have a great experience! Though we didn’t find grounds for the compensation request this time, we did waive our standard pet fee as a gesture of goodwill and to acknowledge your disappointment, as we’d love to host you again in another cottage that might be a better fit in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Definitely recommend Toad Hall Cottages…

Have booked through Toad Hall several times. Always a great choice of accommodation with lots of information about the properties which is reassuring. The booking process and communication is always very good. Would definitely recommend.

July 4, 2025
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