Boswell Farm Harcombe, Sidmouth, EX10 0PP, United Kingdom
#9 of 29 Holiday rentals in Sidmouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 69 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Staff
8.9
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Jane
New Zealandfacilities gorgeous cottage
lovely cottage. pub gorgeous. sidmouth and Beer so quaint
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
Crockett
United KingdomHayloft was probably in the most beautiful location I have ever stayed in. I love the Southwest of England and the setting of Hayloft showed the beauty of this region perfectly. I wish that I had brought an OS map with me because the walks were fantastic and there were footpath signs left, right and centre when we walked up the hill. We had a little private garden, which was charming. There was a walk mown into a nearby meadow too. The cottage was comfortable and very clean. My bedsheets were very soft and I slept like a top.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Michael
United KingdomWonderful location, the cottage had everything we needed and the staff where great.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Hibbert
United Kingdom3rd years visit, love the peace and freedom the whole place gives you.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Gibbs
United KingdomIt was quiet peacefull splenty of space
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Rosemary
United KingdomNothing
Such a lovely cottage in lovely surroundings. Great enclosed garden, ideal for my dogs. Everything available within the comfy cottage. Have rebooked for next year.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Julie
United KingdomThere was nothing we did not like about our cottage. We would highly recommend staying there . Just one little idea. A radio in the cottage would be ideal.
The cottage and the area was lovely. It is very quiet and picturesque.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Sheikh
United KingdomBack doors straight into muddy garden. They needed another mat! No sieve. Telly quite hard to work out...
Location. cosy cottage . super comfy beds and pillows Well equipped- very convenient car parking
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Mary
United KingdomThere were no cereal bowls but this was not the end of the world
Lovely quiet location, absolutely perfect for the dog with the private enclosed garden and close to lots of attractions. The beds were really comfortable and it was very clean
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Angela
United KingdomSo glad we found boswell farm cottages, we have stayed in 2 now, location perfect for us and our pooches, comfortable and well equipped. Fabulous walk into sidmouth via the Byes park, about 3 quarter to and hour stroll. Local pub friendly and dogs allowed too.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Thomas
United KingdomI brought sofa throws and extra towels. We were very lucky we didn’t have a drop of rain, but I would have been concerned about the carpets. Parker the dog loved the carpet…he is used to a wooden floor, so he thought it was luxurious!!!
The location was perfect. Beautiful countryside views, but walking distance to the high street (remember a torch) The size of the cottage is generous with 2 large sofas in the living area. Perfect, everything great!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Rowena
United KingdomCould do with a bit of updating but we still liked everything.
Spacious, clean, warm and secure garden for our dog
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Caroline
United KingdomAs the weather had been extraordinarily wet the garden was very muddy right close to the patio doors. I would have been less worried about the dog coming in with muddy paws if there had been a plastic runner or something under the rather small mat provided. I brought plenty of towels with us but it was a bit stressful to keep the carpet mud free.
Lovely clean property with modern kitchen. Private garden was a real bonus.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Nicky
United KingdomNothing really
A lovely location, cosy and warm. Fantastic for anyone with dogs as you have your own garden and a couple of fields. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Alan
United KingdomComfortable
Nice get away , excellent for dog walking
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Trudi
United KingdomOven temperature knob seemed faulty, reported to staff on the way out
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Murdymootoo
United KingdomNothing
It was comfortable
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Beata
United KingdomNothing.
Everything was just perfect. I was positively surprised how cute the cottage was. It had Everything i needed including very private and dog safe south facing garden overlooking Devon's countryside. I have never had such relaxed holiday. I wish i could have stayed longer 🥰
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 8 September 2023
Vivienne
United KingdomA charming cottage in a lovely location with private garden. Easy parking. Well equipped with all mod cons. Very clean, comfortable beds. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay . Many thanks Andy & Rosie
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Sarah
United KingdomNothing all great
Very clean and spacious and comfortable and loved the it was Dog friendly and had our own private garden
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Graham
United KingdomThe weather!
Lovely little cottage , garden , area
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Jason
United KingdomGreat accommodation and lovely location. Perfect break.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Helen
United KingdomIt is in a lovely quiet location. The property was very comfortable, clean and very well equipped. The added advantage with two dogs was a safe secure garden.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 June 2023
Sophie
United KingdomThe water pressure in the shower but cottage is like 100 years old, they did warn us and the water comes from a natural spring! So really just being picky!!!
Location was great, the views from the cottage were lovely. If you didn’t want to see anyone you didn’t have to, could have total privacy. Pub was great up the road. Cottage had everything we needed- when we asked for a table in the garden it was delivered straight away with no issue.
Stayed in May 2023
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