Website: http://www.southcoombe.co.uk
Really nice, comfortable cottage on the outskirts of a very small village. Kitchen well equipped. Beds really comfortable with nice crisp white linen. Thought the bedrooms lacked storage until we found the built in wardrobes in the upstairs hallway. Iron/ironing board also in wardrobes. Provides everything for babies although we did bring our own in the end. Shower pressure really poor and needs new holder for shower head. Facilities eg pool, games room, hot tub, really good. Breakfast pastries were not supplied as stated in the holiday description but it really didn't matter. Simon al...more
Thoroughly enjoyed the week at Saffi's Cottage with our family. Very comfortable and well equipped. Lovely countryside garden and views. Nearly made friends with the alpacas by the last day! Enjoyed the pool and hot-tub.
We booked Orchard and Tike's (Tilly's & linked Drake's) for a 4-night stay from Easter Monday. Their close proximity meant that the 4 families could have some privacy and 'down time' but that the 6 children could share fun together in the outdoor areas and be easily supervised in the pool, games room and hot tubs. The properties were all well equipped to cope with the needs of young families (the only things 'missing' were sun shade umbrellas - we had 2 days of gloriously hot sun). Cleanliness was generally excellent though the cutlery was the weakest point (amongst a well equipped kitchen)...more
Couldn't fault the stay, my son and his family stayed and enjoyed the pool and animals, the play area was good
Having stayed there quite often in latter years, we found the standards just as good with the addition of having a garden area and access to a fully equipped BBQ, including fuel. So the latter two items were a bonus on our previous stays. Jonquil is ideal for a couple, or one couple and a child. Dog friendly and plenty of room to exercise. Although we did not use the games room, it was very well equipped and a library of books, games and puzzles to use. We used both the heated swimming pool and the sauna; both first class; just had to allow a bit of time to get sauna up to temperature but that...more