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Testimonials & Reviews of Downe Cottages

 

Comments from Guests

Many thanks for creating such a perfect place for our holiday. The cottage, location, spa treatments, food, cleanliness and hospitality have been superb. Such a truly satisfying find in a world that is so often disappointing. Absolutely first class.
Stephen, Lesley, Harry & Molly.

We always take cottage holidays and have yet to find any which are in the class of Downe. Jeremy & Lynda are the perfect hosts & have really succeeded in creating something special here. We could say a lot more but we’ve read all the positive comments written by previous guests and so will simply say “we agree”!
Nick & Josefine

A wonderful relaxing week in a beautiful and well equipped cottage. We recommend Reflexology and Stone at Downe in the Health Spa and the meals delivered to your cottage. We will return to carry on exploring such an interesting and beautiful area. Thanks to Jeremy & Lynda for the outstanding accommodation and also for the Cottage Guide which took the hard work our of finding where to go and what to do.
Peter & Yvonne.

We have stayed in many cottages in the UK and this cottage exceeds all others. The attention to detail and the warm welcome from Jeremy and Lynda exceeds other holidays. The folder with the local information is invaluable and we took it with us each day. We have had a lovely holiday and will be back and will certainly recommend it to friends. Tony & Colette

The Cottage lived up to the description and beyond. Beautiful location – excellent for walking. Spa helped ease the aching muscles. The Cottage File was brilliant. Delivered meals were excellent – please compliment the cook. We’ll be back.
Malcolm & Lynn

Just to say thank you for a lovely stay and that we can’t wait to come back (hopefully in October). I have already recommended the cottages to friends!
Michelle

This was the best holiday ever with our children and grandchildren in such beautiful surroundings in a perfect place. I cried when we left – how sad is that!?
Tony & Elaine

A perfect retreat for a quiet weekend away we didn’t want to leave!
Claire & Mark

We can’t imagine a nicer, less pretentious place to spend a week unwinding. A super holiday – walks, good food, wonderful scenery and a lovely cottage.
Suzan and Bob

The cottage is superb (five star). There are too many beautiful and interesting places to visit, we will have to come back to see the ones we have missed this time!
Eunice & Bob

The Gourmet Meal we pre-booked for our arrival was excellent, loads of food for two people.
Sarah & Mike

We would thoroughly recommend the meals, both the individual home cooked dishes and the Gourmet Dinners. We dined in on these every night and they were delicious – yes, all of them.
Lese, Ian & Rose

We loved the jacuzzi in the evening, and the garage parking was a plus, it also kept cars away from the cottage areas.
Vivienne & Derek

Definitely the best accommodation I have experienced in a stay away€¦ thank you for a great weekend.
Alec & Emma

A truly special place which we will be revisiting time and time again, at all times of the year and with family and friends.
Hedley & Louise

We chose Downe Cottages for the promise of luxury accommodation and facilities, and North Devon for lots of coastal walking and peacefulness well away from corporate life. We were not disappointed, indeed our high expectations have been exceeded – we have had a perfect week’s holiday.
Jose & Tony

Simply the best accommodation in the UK we’ve stayed in – excellent hospitality and a very well-maintained establishment.
Mike & Caroline

Cottages super and Spa totally addictive, hospitality enchanting.
Lucy & Nigel

Downe Cottages were fresh, clean, and beautifully appointed – thank you Jeremy and Lynda for restoring our faith in cottage holidays!
Andrew & Helen

It is so nice to stay somewhere where the owners are friendly and helpful but unobtrusive and the cottages clean and well stocked with everything you could need. A five star hotel!
Jennifer & Paul

Our visit to Downe Cottages has far surpassed all our expectations. It has been a most glorious week of serious lounging, eating, jacuzzi-ing, and lolling in front of the fire. This place is spectacular! We shall return, again and again!
Lucy & Jez

Press Reviews

Here are a selection of quotes about Downe Cottages from reviews in national and local press.

"the self catering equivalent of a five star country hotel"
The Sunday Times

"Downe Cottages have everything for a comfortable & luxurious holiday"
Holiday Cottages Magazine

"north devon's cosiest winter spot"
Evening Standard

"the best cottage I've ever been to"
Practical Parenting Magazine

"Downe is surrounded by rolling green hills & stunning sea views"
Suffolk Magazine

"fresh air, timeless scenery & luxury cottages"
In Britain Magazine

"toastily warm & amazing equipped"
Cambridge Evening Post

"so well appointed and so beautifully decorated - it was a home from home only a lot smarter"
Reading Evening Post

"an idyllic rural break"
Buckinghamshire Advertiser

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