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Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (4)

Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (4)

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 7 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.6
Condition
4.6
Location
4.6
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
5.0

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Royd is a lovely two bedroom holiday cottage situated at Lower Aylescott and within easy reach of Ilfracombe and North Devon's premier beaches. The cottage sleeps up to four and is the perfect home-away-from-home. Whilst staying at Lower Aylescott guests have access to onsite communal gardens, two fishing lakes and a children's play area.

A family holiday in an Idyllic spot of beautiful Devon

Review submitted on Tue, 25 Aug 2026
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 hired 3 of the cottages , Braefoot, Royd and Smithy. Please accept this as a review of all three cottages. Our host Janine was very responsive to any concerns we had and put right minor problems, straight away. The properties were very comfortable amd sited in a quiet spot with a lovely field for a walk and play area for the children. There were two lakes you could walk round and sit quietly enjoying the peace and quiet of the area. The village of West Down was a 20 / 30 min walk from the properties. We used the cute community shop occasionally and ate in the Crown pub. The food was good and the staff very helpful and friendly. There were lovely sandy beaches, not too busy at Croyd, Braunton and Putsborough. We were able to do short bits of the Coastal Path as well. Lots to do locally. Barnstaple was easy to get to and worth a visit.

David from London stayed at Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (4) for 7 nights in August 2026


Our week staying at Royd

Review submitted on Wed, 19 Aug 2026
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 our first time staying in this cottage, previously we stayed in one of the other cottages. The property was clean and spacious and the surrounding gardens and lake area were great for the kids. This was the 3rd time our family have used the property and we will no doubt use them again in the future.

Sandra from stayed at Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (4) for 7 nights in July 2026


A June stay in Devon

Review submitted on Wed, 17 Jun 2026
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage was fine but a few tweaks are maybe needed to make it really nice.
In the kitchen the cutlery was very light weight. There was a selection of glasses but only 2 small glasses. The lounge area could have done with a table or standard light rather than the central ceiling light. In the bathroom where was nowhere to put toiletries, a shelf or small unit would have been useful.
The weather when we arrived was unseasonably cold and it was lovely to find the heating was on, so good for drying our towels.
When we found out that our toaster wasn't working it was replaced quickly.
The setting of the cottage was very peaceful.

Guest from Basingstoke stayed at Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (4) for 5 nights in June 2026


Our stay

Review submitted on Mon, 02 Jun 2025
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
What a lovely place .. The owners and their daughter were so welcoming especially to my little girl who is desperate for me to re book it all again .. Can’t wait to go back .. Perfect holiday.. Thanks so much .
Marcus Lilly and family

Marcus from stayed at Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (4) for 6 nights in May 2025


Lovely holiday in North Devon

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Oct 2020
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Warm, comfortable stay. Quiet and family friendly. Lots to do locally. Really enjoyed our holiday. Many thanks!

Kate from Leicester stayed at Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (4) for 7 nights in October 2020


Lovely place

Review submitted on Sat, 13 Jul 2019
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
Enjoyed our stay at this cottage Owners lovely ,the cottage was of a very good standard. The cake and milk supplied was a nice bonus .
Fishing ok but this time of the year please make sure you have bite cream with you

Teresa from Darby stayed at Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (4) for 7 nights in July 2019


Very nice ,I would go back, no problem.

Review submitted on Wed, 29 May 2019
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely place, nice pond, great hosts,can't really fault, the location is good for all north Devon coastal resorts.

John from Doncaster stayed at Royd Cottage at Lower Aylescott (4) for 7 nights in May 2019


Harry Roberts - My Favourite Cottages replied more than 1 year ago
Hi John, thanks for leaving a lovely review and so glad you had a good time. Please remember to look at www.loweraylescott.co.uk when next planning a holiday. Cheers Harry