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Great place to stay, well designed interiors to make the most of the space - coastal theme. Kitchen very well equipped for self caterial. Great restarants nearby. Location right next to the Tarka Wa... See more
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Fantastic stay at Overton House. Lovely house, great location. Safe enclosed garden for our cocker spaniel. Hot tub was great. Lovely and very helpful hosts. Would definitely return
Thatchers hideaway is a great place to stay, really close everything and some of the best beaches around. The house was well equipped and clean. We appreciated all the info on arrival and ea... See more
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Quality Self Catering Holiday Cottages | Holiday Home Letting Agent | Devon - Croyde - Woolacombe - Braunton - Saunton - Coastal and Country
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Hobb's Hill, EX33, Croyde, United Kingdom
- www.choice-cottages.co.uk
4.6
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Perfect stay at beautiful home!
We had a lovely stay at Norma's Cottage during the August bank holiday. The house is absolutely gorgeous, very comfortable, has a cute little garden and a great bath! It is equipped with everything one could need for a 5 day stay, including lots of kitchen equipment. It was very quiet so we slept really well! The final touch was arriving to lovely breakfast for the morning after, scones and cream and jam and milk in the fridge, also french press coffee. That made our day!
We also really enjoyed reading about the history of the house and the property manager was very helpful at answering all our questions straight away.
August 22, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you so much for your glowing 5-star review. We’re thrilled you had such a perfect stay at Norma’s Cottage over the bank holiday. It’s wonderful to hear you found the cottage so comfortable and well-equipped, and that the little touches like the garden, the bath, and the welcome treats made your visit extra special. We’re also delighted you enjoyed learning about the history of the house and found the property manager responsive and helpful. Your kind words mean a lot, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon.
Great little cottage
We loved staying at the little cottage in Ilfracombe. Location was great for access to the beaches and the wedding venue. Great communication from Choice Cottages though we didn't have any issues.
August 18, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We’re delighted you had such a lovely stay and enjoyed the cottage. It’s always wonderful to hear that guests appreciate both the home and the experience, and your kind feedback means a lot.
Fantastic stay at Overton House
Fantastic stay at Overton House. Lovely house, great location. Safe enclosed garden for our cocker spaniel. Hot tub was great. Lovely and very helpful hosts. Would definitely return
August 16, 2025
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A great place to stay!
We had a lovely stay, the apartment has a wonderful view and the kitchen is well equipped. The company were helpful. We would very much recommend staying - Putsborough is a wonderful beach location.
August 13, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the apartment’s views and found the kitchen well equipped—and it’s great to hear our team were helpful. We couldn’t agree more about Putsborough; it’s a special spot.
We’d love to welcome you back whenever you’re planning your next beach escape. Just get in touch and we’ll be happy to help you find the perfect dates.
— The Choice Cottages Team
Thatchers hideaway is a great place to…
Thatchers hideaway is a great place to stay, really close everything and some of the best beaches around.
The house was well equipped and clean. We appreciated all the info on arrival and easy access into the house. Myself, partner and kids really liked the little walk way into the house, really made it feel hidden.
The hot tub was really decent, especially on the long walking days.
I completely recommend it and we will return.
August 7, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you for such a wonderful review! We’re so pleased you and your family enjoyed your stay at Thatchers Hideaway. It’s great to hear you found the house clean, well equipped, and appreciated the arrival info and easy access. We love that you enjoyed the hidden walkway too—it really does make it feel special.
Delighted the hot tub was a hit after your long walks! We’d be thrilled to welcome you all back again soon.
— The Choice Cottages Team
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Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you had a great stay and enjoyed the property. We’d love to welcome you back again anytime.
— The Choice Cottages Team
Cosy cottage, great location
We had a lovely stay at this cosy cottage in Croyde Bay. The location is perfect-just a short walk to the beach and local amenities.
The cottage itself is comfortable with everything needed for a relaxing holiday, there were some lovely touches that made us feel welcome. The only small downside was that the shower could do with an update, but it didn't take away from the overall experience. We'd definitely love to return!
July 31, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at our cosy cottage and made the most of the perfect location in Croyde Bay. It’s lovely to know that the little touches made you feel welcome – that’s exactly what we aim for.
We appreciate your feedback about the shower and will certainly take it on board for future improvements. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back for another relaxing getaway soon!
Warm regards, The Choice Team
Unsanitary, unsafe and a rip off
Within an hour of arriving at our accommodation we were disappointed and stressed out. The glasses and baking trays were dirty, the basic necessities for cooking anything were missing, including oven gloves, a vegetable peeler and kitchen roll, the washing machine had mould in the dispenser drawer, we were given 2 toilet rolls for an entire week for a family of 5 … and the fire extinguisher was rusty and out of gas!
When I raised these issues with the property manager and Choice Cottages, their response was mainly thanks to us for raising the issues “so they can improve their services”. Not helpful for our annual family holiday which we had planned for and looked forward to for a year! We will not be using Choice Cottages again.
August 2, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We genuinely regret to hear that your stay was not as expected and understand how disappointing it can be when things don't go as planned. However, we were not made aware of any of the issues you raised until after your departure. Had we, or the property manager, been informed during your stay, we would have made every effort to address and resolve these matters immediately to ensure a more comfortable experience for you and your family.
Lovely little place.
Lovely little place.
Very clean and tidy with all the amenities needed for a gorgeous stay by the beach!!
Everywhere very friendly to dogs, they’re everywhere 😁.
Excellent communication from Claire 👍
Would definitely stay here again!!!!
July 29, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the cleanliness, amenities, and dog-friendly atmosphere. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’re thrilled to hear that you would stay with us again. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Booking process simple and efficient
Booking process simple and efficient
Property description accurate and well represented by photos
Property hosts welcoming and friendly
July 19, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you found the booking process smooth and the property just as described. It's also wonderful to know our hosts made you feel welcome — that’s exactly the experience we aim to provide.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Lovely cosy place
Lovely cosy place with lots of attention to detail, great location
July 17, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the cosy feel and all the little details, as well as the fantastic location. It’s wonderful to know the property made your stay so enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon!
— The Choice Cottages Team
Our flat was so clean
Our flat was so clean and well cared for and had everything we needed for a wonderful week on the north Devon coast - thank you!
July 13, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so pleased the flat had everything you needed and that you enjoyed a wonderful week on the beautiful North Devon coast. We’d be delighted to host you again anytime.
— The Choice Cottages Team
Wonderful apartment with stunning views…
Wonderful apartment with stunning views and close to all amenities. Owners were very kind and helpful.Only problem was the 2 flights of stairs up to the apartment. Being almost 80 years old it was a bit of a struggle but still manageable.
July 12, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the apartment, especially the stunning views and the convenient location. It was a real pleasure hosting you, and we're glad you found us helpful and welcoming.
We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future!
Warm regards, The Choice Cottages Team
Choice Cottages dealt with my enquiry…
Choice Cottages dealt with my enquiry fast, efficiently and very courteously. The details of cottages for rent are accurate with photo's.
I came upon this company by accident, they should look to enhance their site online to get fully coverage.
July 8, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found our service fast, efficient, and courteous, and that the cottage details met your expectations. We truly appreciate your suggestion regarding our online presence — it's valuable insights like yours that help us grow and improve. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Warm regards,
The Choice Cottages Team
Fantastic stay
Fantastic stay, amazing view of the beach and town from the lounge window, the apartment had everything we needed for a perfect week away.
July 6, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you had a fantastic stay and enjoyed the view and amenities. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Beautiful location and high standard of…
Beautiful location and high standard of accommodation with everything you could need for a lovely holiday. Very easy to book through agency and regular emails to keep you updated very impressed.
July 4, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so pleased you enjoyed the location and found the accommodation well-equipped. Great to hear the booking process and communication impressed you too – we hope to welcome you again soon!
The Choice Cottages Team
Lovely cottage
Lovely cottage. Clean and with all the facilities you need. Private little garden with table & chairs & barbecue. Seating area too. Great location near the beach and Croyde itself.
Highly recommend it.
June 26, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased you enjoyed the cottage, the outdoor space, and the fantastic location near the beach and Croyde. It’s great to hear you'd recommend it – we'd be delighted to welcome you back.
– The Choice Cottages Team
Beautiful and convenient location
Beautiful and convenient location. Well equipped and comfortable but no ironing board. Sofas will need replacing at some stage. Hosts were great.
June 20, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful location and found the property well-equipped and comfortable. We appreciate your comments about the ironing board and sofas – we'll certainly take that on board. Lovely to hear you found the hosts great!
– The Choice Cottages Team
The only good thing about this property…
The only good thing about this property is the location, the house smells so bad , of mould it was awful.
June 15, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Hi Toz,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. While it’s never easy to receive a 1-star review, we truly appreciate your honesty.
I’m very sorry to hear about the unpleasant smell in the property. That’s certainly not the experience we want for our guests. Had we known about the issue at the start of your stay, we would have done everything we could to assist you, including arranging alternative accommodation.
We’ll be following this up immediately with the property manager to ensure it’s properly addressed. Your comments help us improve, and for that we’re genuinely grateful.
Warm regards,
Paul
Choice Cottages
Ocean Views at Ocean Point!
We have had a fantastic week staying at Ocean Point. The apartment overlooks the beach and there is an easy walk down to the beach, restaurant and surfing facilities. The coastal path is just over the road and takes you round to Croyde and Baggy Point. We enjoyed eating at The Blue Groove in Croyde, Squires in Braunton and The Bar and Grill on Saunton Sands. We hired bikes in Chivenor and explored the Tarka Trail, walked endlessly (particularly lovely walk near Lynmouth) . If the weather was grim you could visit The Saunton Sands Hotel next door that has a spa. We couldn't fault the apartment, lovely towels and robes, lovely welcome basket and spotlessly clean. The hosts were very attentive and we have really enjoyed our break, thank you!
May 17, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages
Hi Janine,
Thank you so much for your glowing 5-star review of Saunton Point Break! 🌟 I’m thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic week – it sounds like you truly made the most of everything the area has to offer.
It’s wonderful to know the apartment, the welcome touches, and the location all hit the mark. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the hosts too.
We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
Warmest regards,
Paul
Choice Cottages
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