Choice Cottages Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Looking at 30 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the well-equipped and clean accommodations, noting the high standard of furnishings and beautiful interiors. Many people highlight the excellent and peaceful locations, often ideal for accessing beaches, local amenities, and various activities. Reviewers also appreciate the helpful property managers and wonderful hosts who provide a warm welcome and prompt assistance. Consumers frequently describe their stays as comfortable and cozy, contributing to an overall fantastic experience. Many reviewers loved the entire place, finding it spotless and well-maintained, ensuring a delightful visit.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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 o... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous property in a great location…

Fabulous property in a great location and cozy feel.Fully equipped for a great stay.

April 19, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Hi Lee,

Thank you so much for the 5 stars! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Thatchers Hideaway — it’s such a special spot, and it means a lot to know you found it cosy and well-equipped.

Hope to welcome you back again soon!

All the best,
Paul
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect house, perfect hosts, perfect setting!

The house itself was perfect: beautifully decorated, well equipped, warm and comfortable, quiet and peaceful with gorgeous countryside views, but still only a few minutes from town.
Ian and Vicky were excellent hosts, making us feel very welcome. They left us in peace to enjoy our stay, but were always available if we needed help or some local knowledge about places to go. We loved it so much we extended our stay and are missing it already!

April 13, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your stay. It means a great deal to know the house, the setting, and your time with Ian and Vicky all hit the mark. They’ll be so pleased to hear your kind words — they really do go the extra mile to make guests feel at home.

We’re so glad you extended your stay and already miss it — that’s the best compliment of all. We’d love to welcome you back any time!

Best wishes,
Choice Cottages

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an excellent stay at Falling water

We had an excellent stay at Falling water in Woody bay.
The apartment has sunning views, and is very spacious and beautifully decorated. The living area was surprisingly spacious. It’s ideal for walkers. No shops nearby, which suited us perfectly.
I would highly recommend a stay here

March 20, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and the five stars! I'm thrilled to hear you had an excellent stay at Woody Bay Falling Water. It's great to know that the stunning views and spaciousness of the apartment contributed to a memorable experience. We're also glad the tranquil location suited your needs perfectly.

Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another visit soon!

Warm regards,

Paul
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Amazing location

The apartment is very clean and has everything you require. Amazing location just opposite the beach. Parking not a problem. The time of year we went we found most of the shops in the area were still shut. Places were getting ready to open for Easter holidays so bear that in mind. Wasn’t a problem for us as we did plenty of dog walks in and around the area.

March 9, 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Dear Louise
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience! We're delighted to hear that you found the apartment clean and well-equipped, and that you enjoyed its fantastic beachfront location. It's great that you made the most of the beautiful dog walks in the area—there's certainly no shortage of stunning coastal scenery to explore!

We appreciate your note about the seasonal shop openings, and it's a helpful tip for future guests to keep in mind. Hopefully, we can welcome you back again, perhaps during a livelier time of year, so you can experience the full charm of the area.

Best wishes,
Paul & the Choice Cottages Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonky Cottage was beautifull

Wonky Cottage was beautifull, very well maintained with everything you could possibly need in a home. Close the the beach and close to the village, it was a perfect location, very happy with it

December 21, 2024
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Thank you so much for the lovely 5-star review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Wonky Cottage. It’s great to know the location and setup worked so well for you — it really is a gem being so close to both the beach and village.

We’re thrilled it felt like a home from home, and I’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the owners. We'd be delighted to welcome you back anytime!

Warm regards,
Choice Cottages

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely cottage

We had a super stay, in this cosy cottage.Highlights include:super location,very comfortable beds, excellent shower( with plenty of hot water), well-equipped kitchen and lots of light.We had everything you could need for a great holiday.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

November 2, 2024
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay in the cottage and appreciated the location, comfort, and amenities. It’s great to know that you found everything you needed for a fantastic holiday. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back soon!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I would not recommend,

Firstly carpark to apartments was out of action so we had to park in public carpark. We we told by choice cottage and owner we would be refunded. I am still waiting 9 days later, after sending proof of carpark and bank details. We arrived latearound 7ish it was dark we could
not find entrance, to accommodation. Hour later walking up down Promenade with a dog crate, bags dog we were exausted. Phoned the home owner no response until next day. Reason could not find the place .. information given wasn't helpful. Actual building called Gabriel house and apartments not RAPHAEL apartments. Intially looked clean, then we started notice lots of cobwebs, dirt,hairs in shower, mould, empty box by bin, outside area so slippery from mildew needed good jet wash as did all windows. We found a puddle of water socks got soaked in conservatory area, which was reported no response. Heating set timer, contact owner have it lowered as our dog was panting we was too hot, again no response. Lovely views, would be amazing place if more attention to cleaning more care to your customers.

October 17, 2024
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Reply from Choice Cottages

We are genuinely sorry to hear about your experience and that it fell short of expectations. It sounds like a difficult arrival and stay, and We can only imagine how frustrating that must have been, especially with the challenges in finding the entrance, parking, and communicating with us. We understand how these impacted your visit, and We apologise for the inconvenience.

We aim for our properties to be spotless and comfortable, and your feedback about the cleaning, heating, and outdoor areas highlights where we can improve. We will work directly with the team to ensure these areas are thoroughly reviewed and addressed. Additionally, I’m looking into the status of your parking refund to ensure it’s sorted promptly.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your comments are invaluable, and we’ll do our utmost to create a better stay for you and future guests.

Warm regards,
Paul

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful views

Wonderful views
The stairs were a struggle but well worth it.
Lovely and clean and warm and cosy.
Ilfracombe very friendly people

October 4, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comfortable well appointed cottage

Very comfortable, good sized cottage close to Croyde pubs, restaurants and beach. Well appointed, nicely furnished and good up-to-date facilities. Plenty of parking space on the driveway, good efficient heating and well insulated against wind and traffic noise. Communication with the management company was efficient and easy. We would definitely return to Little Gem Cottage.

October 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great holiday home in a lovely village

Great holiday home in a lovely village. The cottage is really well equipped and beautifully presented. This was our second visit and we loved it even more than our first. Two brilliant pubs serving excellent food in the village. Unfortunately the shop had closed this year but hopefully it will re-open by our next visit.

September 14, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quiet and peaceful

We had an amazing stay at this cottage for our wedding anniversary, lots of nice places to go from here with great views. The bed was the comfiest I've ever slept in and the cream tea on arrival was delicious, we would definitely recommend a stay here 😃

September 6, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful setting with views over the…

Beautiful setting with views over the Braunton Burrows and to the sea. South facing to make the most of the sun at the front and a courtyard garden with a hot tub at the back which is excellent after a day at the beach. Rustic farm conversion with separate BBQ and fire pit area to gather in the evening.

August 24, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our stay at Tideaway Cottage in Instow…

Our stay at Tideaway Cottage in Instow was amazing!
The property was literally beside the beach with a 60 second walk. The cottage was well equipped, very tidy and had everything we needed to make the most of our stay.
We know Instow very well, and it was great not to worry about parking, and our little place was so close when we needed to come home to rest after a long day out on the beach or visiting local places.
Choice made it very easy for us to book, and communication was very good, too.
Highly recommended and we will be back soon :-)

August 28, 2024
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Hi there,

What a lovely review to receive — thank you so much for the 5 stars!

I’m really pleased to hear that Tideaway Cottage ticked all the boxes for you. It’s such a gem of a spot, especially being that close to the beach, and I’m glad the parking and location helped make things easy and relaxing.

It’s always a pleasure to host guests who already know and love Instow — and even better when you say you’ll be back. We’d love to welcome you again soon.

Best wishes,
Paul
Choice Cottages

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lovely property but many issues

House well equipped and in a good
location. However the shower tray flooded. Drain blocked so you had to have a very quick shower so it didn't flood. The garden gate was old and broken and extremely difficult to close. Bramble next to gate not cut back poking you when leaving and entering the property. Toilet door didn't shut and when I tried I got stuck! The sitting room door didn't shut either so doing toilet business was embarrassing!! No welcome pack on arrival. Several sockets didn't work. The company don't read the emails as I sent one outlining my issues and got a bog standard - glad you enjoyed your stay!! Well overpriced considering all the issues

August 2, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% on accommodation

100% on accommodation.
All you need to bring is yourself as everything is at hand .
Great introduction from hosts.
Only note would be to invest in mattress toppers as to the beds been split , this would add to an better sleeping experience.
Would I stay again 100% yes .
Would I shout out to friends and family ,already have .
Most beaches 25-35 mins away..Barnstaple great for shopping and eating out...
Local supermarkets 8 mins away.
Closet pub 3 mins away .

July 20, 2024
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