Esmé's Cottage, Ivybridge, South Hams, Devon – Home 5367466 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- min stay varies
Esmé's Cottage, Ivybridge, South Hams, Devon – Home 5367466
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 8 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Esmé's Cottage is located just 50 metres from the original Ivy Bridge, a 13th Century stone-built construction which crosses the River Erme in the old part of Ivybridge's town centre. The bridge is still in use today. Of 'hump-back' design and originally used by both riders and pack horses, it is the subject of the 1813 painting by Turner entitled 'Ivy Bridge'.
The Cottage is one of 6 in a row of terraced cottages which were built approximately 170 years ago. Originally of single story thatched design, the cottages have been extended over the years, and the thatch has been replaced with more functional slate tiles.
On entering from the street, the Cottage comprises a main living room and large kitchen/diner downstairs. Upstairs there are 3 pretty bedrooms and a toilet/bathroom with bath and shower. The property is carpeted throughout, except for the blue-pebble bathroom floor, and the kitchen which is floored in blue-grey slate.
The accommodation, which is centrally heated and benefits from modern sealed unit double-glazing, comfortably sleeps up to 5 + baby. We consider this to be an appropriate number of guests for the size of the property and the available facilities. Guests also have access to a small, private south-facing patio and rockery garden to the rear of the property. Outdoor table & chairs, parasol and lounger are provided.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: Twin bed
Beds in other rooms: - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($124.90) £100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
We do not accept bookings for weeks within UK Covid lockdown periods.
We do not accept pets.
We have been forced to tighten these rules because this booking site has penalised us for not accepting enough bookings. Sorry. It's black & white now. We are no longer able to consider your personal circumstances.
About the owner
Russell T.
Tourist License
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- Calendar last updated:
- 10 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 29 reviews
Excellent
29 reviews
- Excellent
- 25
- Very Good
- 4
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Location location location”
For the last six years we have been staying at Esme's cottage different times of the year and have never been disappointed The location is perfect for Ivybridge shops and one of the best river w… More
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Response from the owner Rick, Annette, So lovely to read this review, and it has been great to get to 'know' you, even though we have never actually met. We live in hope! One day, our paths will cross. You are welcome back any time. Thanks, Russell
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Great holiday let with plenty to do and see around the area.”
Everything you would expect from a top class holiday let. Spotlessly clean, comfortable lounge area, excellent kitchen, comfy beds, plenty of hot water and a pleasant sunny garden. Russell handled our… More
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Response from the owner Jim & Rebecca, Thank you for these comments. It was our pleasure to have you stay at Esme's Cottage. Do visit again. Thx, Russell
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“Lovely cottage and so well equipped, made for a thoroughly enjoyable stay”
This is one of the nicest holiday homes we've stayed in, it's all tastefully decorated, very well equipped yet retains much of its historic character. From the comfortable beds to the sharp … More
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“Lovely cottage in good location.”
We loved the cottage. It's comfortable and warm and has everything you need. It's an excellent location - handy for the town and for visiting Dartmoor, coast and Plymouth. We had no problem … More
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“Super cottage in a great location”
Such a comfortable home-from-home, Esme's Cottage is characterful and very well equipped. Ideal central location, so convenient to explore south Devon - both the coast and Dartmoor. So enjoyed … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed the cottage. We agree that it's located in a great location from which to explore the moor, the beaches and further afield. You are welcome back any time. Best wishes, Russell
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“Lovely cottage for south Devon coast and Dartmoor.”
Very well equipped cottage with everything you would need for a comfortable stay. In a perfect position to explore the south coast of Devon and Dartmoor, either by car or public transport. Has a lovel… More
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Response from the owner Colin, Thank you for this lovely review of Esme's Cottage. We agree, the cottage is in the perfect location to explore the moor and the beaches. Btw, I didn't receive a message from TripAdvisor regarding your review, thus my tardy response. I look forward to welcoming you back to the cottage at some point in the future. Thanks, Russell
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“Stunning”
Really friendly welcoming clean and just a wonderful place. Stayed recently with my wife and everything was better than expected! Staff were lovely and rooms were very clean.
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“Lovely, Homely Cottage in a Great Location”
We loved this cottage, it was as described - full of character, clean and a good size, with a well equipped kitchen. For rainy afternoons when they occurred, there was a good selection of board games. The WiFi was adequate for emails, a spot of browsing and streaming on one device but not much more - which was fine for us. The cottage’s tranquil garden came with a friendly neighbourhood cat who strolled by on occasions for affection and appreciation. The parking was as described but it really wasn't an issue as there was always alternative parking within 100 metres of the property. If I was going to be extra picky, I would suggest a little more storage space in the smallest bedroom if possible and a blind on the Velux window in the main bedroom would be helpful, as the light comes through early in the morning. However, neither of these things spoiled our stay in this lovely property! The centre of the town is a 3 minute walk with two small supermarkets, restaurants and bars. The train station is also not far away and had free parking so you can visit other locations by rail if preferred. As the designated driver it was nice to see the area and absorb the sights as I glided past. There was so much to do in the vicinity of this property, locally there are several nice beaches to visit including Batham and Bigbury-on-Sea and we spent a good deal of time in Plymouth, wandering round the Hoe and Smeaton’s Tower, visiting Tinside Lido, the Barbican, Plymouth Gin Distillery, the National Marine Aquarium and watching the National Fireworks Championships. We also had splendid visits to Torquay (the harbour and marina are lovely for a walk) and Paignton (try Scoffs for their wonderful ‘Yorkshire’ chips) We also ventured further afield with day trips to Cornwall (Polpero and Looe) and Dorset (Monkey World, Durdle Door and Lime Regis). Overall, we had a wonderful time, thank you!
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Response from the owner Alina, Thank you for such a detailed review. Sounds like you made the best of your time in South Devon. Yours is the first comment we have had about the wifi. I will check the service. The Velux window does split opinion, with some guests commenting that the original blind on the high ceiling Velux made the room too dark. Bedroom 3 storage: we keep our eyes open for an aesthetically pleasing storage solution in the single room, which won't cause the room to feel cluttered. I really do welcome and appreciate your comments. Thank you, Russell
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“Lovely cottage, great location with everything you could need”
The cottage is situated in a great location with a 15min drive into Plymouth and walking distance from the centre of Ivybridge. Perfect for exploring the south west coast and surrounding areas. The c… More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your comments about Esme's Cottage. Glad you enjoyed your visit to the SouthWest. Come again soon!
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“Great location, spacious house”
Well located cottage that was perfect for our stay. Friendly cat from one of the neighbouring gardens made it even more pleasant! Bedrooms were all decent sized, as was the kitchen and lounge. Only … More
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Response from the owner Lawrence, Thanks for the review, and I’m glad you enjoyed the cottage. The flexible parking restrictions are put in place by the local authority to encourage shoppers into town. As we are only 150m or so from the top of the High Street, it’s just a fact of town centre life. As well as being able to park overnight without restriction, if you decide to stay in during the day, you can park all day without restriction just 80m up the road, and also round the corner at the pharmacy. There is also a municipal carpark just across the bridge. I hope the parking arrangements didn’t spoil things too much for you and your guests. Thx, Russell
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Russell (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
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Send Russell (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Russell the owner's contact details or send them a message.
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Russell (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
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- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I make changes to my booking?
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