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“Wonderful cottage in lovely peaceful location”
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 2
Winkleigh, Devon, England
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Hilary S
Level 1 Contributor
3 reviews
common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 1 helpful vote
“Wonderful cottage in lovely peaceful location”
Reviewed September 16, 2016 for a stay in July 2016

If you love the countryside and peace, this is the place for you. The cottage is lovely and next door to the owners' property. The owners are great and couldn't be more helpful and friendly. It is a wonderful place to relax and, although very secluded, it is easy to get to lots of beautiful places for days out. We particularly enjoyed seeing the amazing variety of birds out of the windows, on the feeders. This was our second visit and the cottage is always very welcoming (with delicious scones) and extremely clean. We would definitely return.

Date of stay: July 2016
Traveling group: Spouse/Partner
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
Was this review helpful? Yes
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Management Response
Sep 17, 2016
Thank you for the great review. We very much look forward to welcoming you both back very soon. I may even have worked out a recipe for the scones by your next visit.
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Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Reviewed September 9, 2016 for a stay in September 2016

Date of stay: September 2016
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Liked best: location
Liked least: there is some damp in the walls but a de-humidifer is provided
Traveling group: Spouse/Partner
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
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Management Response
Sep 12, 2016
Thank you for your review. Sorry about the poor wifi sadly the joys of rural living. Nice excuse to have a few days disconnected from the outside world! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Next time you will have to stay longer.
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Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Reviewed August 22, 2016 for a stay in August 2016
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Date of stay: August 2016
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Traveling group: Spouse/Partner
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
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Was this review helpful? Yes
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Management Response
Aug 24, 2016
I know we keep saying it but it is a pleasure for us to share our quiet corner of Devon with such lovely people. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back for a visit again soon, maybe when the pond is finished so that you can enjoy a refreshing dip!
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PhileasDe...
Devon, United Kingdom
Level 5 Contributor
72 reviews
25 hotel reviews
common_n_hotel_reviews_1bd8 62 helpful votes
“Disappointing”
Reviewed January 1, 2016 for a stay in December 2015
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Owlacombe Mill could be a very good place to stay; close to lots of places of interest and nestling in a beautiful valley. However, the owners omitted to tell us ahead of time that there is significant building work going on directly in front of the cottage. This was very noisy at times and very dirty in the parking space. So, not the "unspoilt, tranquil woodland" described on their website. Also, there is no wifi in the The Old Granary, contrary to the list of amenities on tripadvisor's website. My wife and I would not recommend this cottage for a tranquil stay until the building work is finished. The owners did what they could to ameliorate the situation (apart from warning us ahead of time) but our week there was overshadowed by disappointment.

Date of stay: December 2015
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Liked best: Beautiful area
Liked least: Building site close by
Traveling group: Spouse/Partner
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   No.
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Management Response
Jan 2, 2016
We are very sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your stay at Owlacombe. As we explained to you at the time the property across the valley is not ours and the renovation work taking place there, builders, noise and mess is beyond our control. The renovation work is near completion now but has been delayed by 8 weeks so far due to reasons again beyond our control. The Wi if in the cottage can be tempremental, 16th century cob and stone walls and a very slow internet connection in this part of North Devon certainly don't help. The joys of rural living. Farm machinery, muddy lanes and December heavy rain fall do make the parking area muddy at times. We do regularly pressure wash the area to keep the space clean. If future guests planning a stay are concerned about this review please feel free to contact us directly.
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Farine201...
Bristol, United Kingdom
2 reviews
“Highly recommended, perfect for relaxation”
Reviewed August 21, 2015 for a stay in March 2015

Great location for a weekend getaway. Carol and Gareth are friendly hosts. Would definitely book again.

Date of stay: March 2015
Traveling group: Spouse/Partner
Would you recommend this hotel to a friend?   Yes.
Was this review helpful? Yes
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London, United Kingdom
Reviewed April 9, 2015 for a stay in April 2015

Date of stay: April 2015
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Traveling group: Spouse/Partner
Your age range 25-34
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Anna M
1 review
“A little bit of heaven in Devon”
Reviewed September 17, 2014 for a stay in September 2014

We have just returned from a 4 night stay in this delightful cottage. Gareth and Carol were so welcoming and able to give us lots of useful tips for things to do and places to eat in the area. As a young couple we enjoyed using the cottage as a base for various activities (coast walks, beaches etc) and yet it was lovely to know when you got back you could really relax in comfort. We loved lighting up the little wood burner to bring a really snuggly feeling. The cream tea and the wine were gratefully received and consumed with great pleasure, although not together! Thanks again for a lovely stay.

Date of stay: September 2014
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Was this review helpful? Yes
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Management Response
Sep 22, 2014
It was lovely to welcome you both back to Owlacombe. So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, there are so many beautiful places to visit in North Devon. Lots of hidden gems. We very much look forward to seeing you again.
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