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Greenswood Cottage

Greenswood Cottage

4.5
out of 5
Ratings from 23 reviews
96% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.5
Condition
4.5
Location
4.7
Value
4.2
Customer
Service
4.5

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Greenswood Cottage is a cosy cottage for two, in a quiet rural spot between the village of Strete and the town of Dartmouth. This single-storey cottage has beautiful, landscaped gardens with ponds and a lake. Inside, there’s everything you need for a memorable stay in the South Devon countryside – as a base form where to explore, or for a snug stay in the cooler months. It’s only a short drive to Dartmouth town centre, and near the superb and diverse beaches of Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands.

A great quiet place to stat

Review submitted on Mon, 02 Oct 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Friendly, clean and comfortable place to stay with fantastic views and near plenty of places to enjoy.



Lovely quiet cottage set in beautiful grounds with views.

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Aug 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely little cottage, tucked away but close enough to visit the surrounding towns and beaches. Beautiful gardens and views from the cottage and so quiet. Felt at home in the cottage and had everything that we needed for our stay. Afternoon tea was a welcome surprise.
Owners were welcoming and available should we have needed anything.
Enjoyed the area, in particular Dartmouth where we were able to take a boat trip and a steam train along the coast. Enjoy walking so we were spoilt for choice with many good walking spots.
Would definitely return if in the area again.



Perfect holiday

Review submitted on Sat, 08 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Greenswood cottage was just perfect. The location meant peace and quiet and the gardens are an absolute delight, where better to relax. Our hosts were friendly, attentive and only too ready to please. The cottage is comfortable with all the necessary requirements including milk and eggs when we arrived. We would certainly recommend Greenswood and look forward to having a holiday there again. Excellent.



Superb

Review submitted on Wed, 31 May 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This has to be one of the most beautiful locations we have ever stayed at. The cottage was clean, homely and very well equipped and the bed was really comfortable. The hosts were warm and welcoming too. The gardens are exceptional, all the flowers in bloom and the sun shining made it a wonderful experience. The grounds are big enough for you to walk around in peace and enjoy the hard work that had obviously gone into them. At no point did you feel that you were being watched or imposing on any one. It was a lovely retreat after a day of busy sightseeing and walking. The cottage is only a ten minute drive from Dartmouth and if you get the ferry you can visit Agatha Christies home on the other side of the estuary just five minutes drive on from there. There are a number of good coastal walks and a visit to Blackpool sands again only five minutes drive away , is a must. Its a beautiful clean beach with a great cafe. I would thoroughly recommend this cottage and would definitely go again if I got the opportunity.



Greenswood Cottage (Garden Cottage) Greenswood Farm

Review submitted on Mon, 25 Jul 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely week in Greenswood Garden Cottage. The farm is very peaceful and is set in a lovely little valley with ponds and beautiful gardens. It is a traditional farm cottage with everything you need. It is off the main road down a long driveway surrounded by lovely fields, it is a very pretty and peaceful location - just what we wanted. It is close to Blackpool Sands, Strete, Slapton Sands and Dartmouth. It is an easy short drive to the Dartmouth open top park & ride bus service, which is an excellent facility. We had a lovely week with lots of leisurely breakfasts followed by walks around the garden and down the valley to the ponds and enjoyed daily trips out to the numerous local attractions. We would be happy to recommend this and we hope to return.



We can really only endorse all the previous reviews.....

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Jul 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
For a single person or a couple you would find it difficult to find better holiday accommodation in every respect. Very well cared for property with very good facilities. Dartmouth just over 15 minutes away, with Blackpool and Slapton sands just under 15 minutes away by car. A perfect base for exploring South Devon or just sitting around in the owner's stunning garden. Many thanks to Helen and Roger.



Greenswood Cottage

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Oct 2021
2.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
2.0
Location
4.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
3.0
The garden & view at the cottage are lovely.Internally however, the cottage is basic and in need of some TLC.



Comfortable cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 30 Sep 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Greenswood is lovely comfortable cottage tucked away down a long farm track. Peace and quiet is the key here as well as a fantastic garden to feast your eyes on.
The cottage still has the name plate of Garden Cottage, not Greenswood, which threw us a bit at first, but it has everything you need for a short or long stay. Ample parking, although down a very steep small slope, be careful if you have a low vehicle!
The owners are very friendly and allow you to stroll around their fantastic gardens and ponds.
Good location for getting around.



Good location, very peaceful, but rather overpriced.

Review submitted on Mon, 20 Sep 2021
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The location was lovely, very peaceful, but near to main roads for easy access to Dartmouth, Dittisham, Totnes etc. The garden on the valley side was beautiful, and we appreciated the use of it. However, the cottage was small, even for 2 people, and although we really enjoyed our holiday, we felt it was overpriced.





Enjoyed stay

Review submitted on Sat, 28 Aug 2021
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Enjoyed stay and extended an extra day. Gardens lovely and facilities good. Found it to be a bit far out for us. Had recently been refurbished so all spick and span. Felt hosts could have been a bit more friendly.



Beautiful, relaxing, peaceful

Review submitted on Mon, 16 Aug 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Hard to fault this home. It’s very peaceful because you’re so far away from a road. The cottage overlooks the most incredible gardens that the owners are happy for you to explore. The property itself is very cosy and well appointed.
It’s a good base to travel South Devon. You’ll need to drive each day but if you’re happy to do that, it’s ideal



Delightful Devon Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved our week in Greenwood Cottage. It is delightful accommodation for two people - an oasis of calm yet within easy access of amenities, the Dart valley, beaches, countryside and a wealth of interesting places to visit. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped and the gardens which we were able to wander through, sit in and marvel at are absolutely beautiful. Our hosts, Roger and Helen, could not have been more welcoming and helpful. A thoroughly enjoyable week.



Peaceful retreat

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was a lovely find just outside of Dartmouth. Accommodation was very clean, kitchen well supplied with all you needed including a sandwich toaster. The landscaped garden was simply amazing. This was a lovely place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life .



Fantastic stay at Greenwood Cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 26 Jun 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stayed for 4 nights at this lovely cottage with the most amazing oasis of a garden. Well located for visiting Dartmouth, Totnes, Kingsbridge and Agatha Christie’s summer house Greenway etc. The cottage is a home from home with everything you might need and would definitely recommend. The only negative is the king size bed for me which was a little soft for a bad back sufferer!



Very Good

Review submitted on Sat, 12 Jun 2021
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Good, well equipped and clean accommodation. Great location for exploring the area. Beautiful garden.



An idyllic retreat.

Review submitted on Wed, 07 Oct 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We enjoyed our stay in this idyllic hideaway set in a beautiful valley. The beautiful landscaped garden is an added bonus.




A comfortable stay in a quiet location

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Oct 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
The cottage was very comfortable and we had everything we needed given the current restrictions.
A good location which was quiet with lovely garden and lots of wildlife. Has an away from it all feel while being a convenient distance from Dartmouth and main roads.



Beautiful quiet place to stay

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Sep 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a suprise, beautiful setting, very very quiet, everything you need is supplied even with covid restrictions any problems quick to respond. Pictures don't do it justice must be seen to be believed gardens are amazing. Many thanks to the owners.



A sweet country cottage in beautiful surroundings

Review submitted on Wed, 09 Sep 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at Greenswood Cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is such a sweet cottage bungalow which overlooks beautiful gardens including large ponds. It is lovely to walk around. We had a perfect peaceful getaway with everything we could ask for. We even had access to a chest freezer (for our sole use). There is plenty of parking and Dartmouth is just a 10-15 min drive away. An ideal base for exploring the many beautiful sites of South Devon. The cottage is well kept and very clean. There is a new two seater sofa and armchair which are very comfortable too. Helen and Roger were very kind and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely stay here again! Thank you again.



Great cottage in beautiful gardens

Review submitted on Sat, 22 Aug 2020
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is an ideal cottage for 2, with all you could need. Set in beautiful gardens, like staying in a National Trust property, and near to lots to see and do



80/100

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Aug 2020
3.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
>Owners very friendly
>Garden amazing
>Cottage spartan ( Covid rules apparently)
>Facilities satisfactory except settee - very uncomfortable needs binning
>Would recommend - with some qualifications



Best garden view you'll ever have

Review submitted on Sun, 19 Jul 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage on Greenswood farm overlooks the incredible cascading garden which fills the valley down to the woods. It's hardly the usual farm garden, where the farm itself is the main event. Created by the couple who farmed here for the past 20 years, there are ponds and trout stocked lakes. Enormous healthy plants and specimen trees. Blackpool sands is only 10 minutes away, and Dartmouth is convenient too. The coastal walks either side of Dartmouth are lovely too.



Greenswood Farm Cottage

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Jul 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have been staying at Greenswood Farm for the past 10 years. Primarily for B & B, but for the past 3 or 4 years in the cottage since Helen and Roger ceased the B & B. We would not keep going back year after year if it wasn't excellent. One small point: the chair and couch in the sitting area could do with a bit of refurbishment or replacement, but I would not like the Baron's to think we have complained in any way.

We have already recommended this property to friends over the years, but I understand that they are fully booked up for the rest of this season.