Charming Cottage in Sidbury village with welcoming pub and shop. – Home 129582 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
Charming Cottage in Sidbury village with welcoming pub and shop. – Home 129582
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 5 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Book any break up to 3rd May and get an extra night free, just send a request and we can add the night on before you book and pay.
Topaz is a fine cottage in a wonderful location with 0ver 50 top reviews on TripAdvisor and other sites, many describing it as the best that they have ever stayed in and most promising to return as many do year on year.
Topaz cottage is a Grade II listed character cottage in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty situated in a picture postcard setting in the prettiest location in the heart of the village of Sidbury, just a 10 minute drive to Sidmouth sea front. Located in a quiet setting away from the main road passing through Sidbury, down a quiet lane over the Stoney bridge with the river Sid running past the row of 3 cottages it makes for a perfect setting to relax and enjoy. With cosy sofas, inglenook fireplace, old oak beams, a modern kitchen/dining room, modern bathroom and 2 good size bedrooms with comfortable quality beds the cottage is a perfect getaway for all ages. Unwind in the south facing sun trap garden with a glass of your favourite tipple with your meal. The area surrounding the cottage is spectacular with access to walks woods and fields, the kids will love the river and pond for a spot of paddling or fishing, (wellies required). Enjoy the short and pleasant walk along the river to Sidbury mill or watch the local cricket team just a short walk from the cottage. The welcoming local pub and shop are just a 2 minute walk away. The East Devon way passes the cottage front door if you are up for some serious walking. Parking is on the very quiet lane in front of the cottage. Now in our 12th year with Holidaylettings/Tripadvisor. The cottage sleeps 4 + cot.
Send your request for any break and we will give you a quick reply with cost. The agents site will multiply 5 times the daily rate for a 5 day break for example but we can offer better rates by reducing the nightly the more nights you require, just send an enquiry and you might be surprised.
The cottage has a carpeted living room with 2 cosy sofas, a smart freeview TV/DVD and inglenook fireplace with gas burner. The kitchen diner has all modern requirements with modern hob and oven, fridge freezer, microwave, slate flooring and dining table to seat 4. Tea coffee biscuits and milk on arrival are provided as well as many more of the kitchen basics.
2 double bedrooms with plenty of storage. Bedroom 1 has double bed and TV with video. Bedroom 2 has 2 single beds and TV with video.
The modern bathroom with shower and bath is situated on the ground floor with all the things a bathroom requires including soaps creams toilet rolls etc.
Please note that the living room area and bottom of stairs both have a low beam and may not suit persons over 6ft 2ins if you are a little forgetful, although one strike and you soon adjust.
The stairway is shallow with handrails both sides making it easy for young and not so young to negotiate.
There are lots of old fashioned games to play, a novelty for the young ones.
The cottage has a south facing rear garden mainly to patio area with table and 4 chairs, 2 comfy recliners and a bench seat, a delight to sit and relax at any time of the day or evening.
There are buckets and spades and fishing nets for the kids (and mums and dads) to explore the river and pond and Sidmouths rock pools. You may get lucky enough to see a Kingfisher sat along the river on the lookout for fish.
The cottage is surrounded by beautiful open space for children to play.
The availability is generally as follows, 3 night break Friday to Monday, 4 night break Monday to Friday (3 night mid week breaks are charged at weekend rate). 7 night break Sat to Sat, Fri to Fri or Mon to Mon. We can offer stays other than these out of the main season or on a late booking arrangement in peak season making us very flexible for your holiday needs. Send in your holiday request no matter what dates you are looking for and we may be able to accommodate.
Read the 36 great reviews that show we are providing a holiday among the best in the area at the best rates.
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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 - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- 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
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- 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 4 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 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
About the owner
Stephen R.
- Calendar last updated:
- 28 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 13
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 35 reviews
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35 reviews
- Excellent
- 33
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Holiday cottage in Devon”
The holiday cottage in Sidbury was very comfortable and cosy and spotlessly clean. Everything we could wish for was provided and it was a very good base for trips out We particularly like Sidmouth . Stephen the owner was very helpful with directions and happy to answer any queries.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
“Lovely little place!”
Really cute little place with a cosy living room (two comfy sofas), well-equipped kitchen (including dining table that can seat 4), a very nice bathroom that seemed like it had been done up recently, a spacious double bedroom and a cosy, comfortable twin bedroom. We didn't spend much time in the village as we were often at the house of friends also staying nearby, but the village seemed sweet with a little shop and lovely babbling brooks everywhere. With a car it was about a 15 minute drive to get to the sea. The house had everything we needed - wifi, board games, TV, a very good collection of DVDs, some basic toiletries, teas, cooking oil, and there was even milk in the fridge when we arrived. Steve was really helpful and quick to respond when I got in touch with questions. Nearby is a donkey sanctuary that our friends went to and enjoyed. We visited Coleridge's birthplace in Ottery St Mary and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter, which was very good. Also went for a very good (very hilly!) coastal walk from Sidmouth to Beer.
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“Great cottage in Devon?..............”
Enjoyable break. Helpful owner....comfortable bed. Well equipped throughout. Cosy cottage with nice garden??............
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“Charming cottage”
We stayed at Topaz cottage for our honeymoon and had a fantastic week. The cottage is charming and querky and the owners made us feel welcome , even providing milk, shower gels, soap and toothpaste. … More
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“Outstanding holiday cottage”
We absolutely loved staying here, the owners were absolutely brilliant and the house was beautifully clean and extremely well set up with everything we could need meaning a lot of items didn’t n… More
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Response from the owner Thank you Rebecca, we are always pleased when guests mention all the extras that you won't find anywhere else, we know from our own experience of holiday cottages that providing all the basics and more makes a big difference. Topaz is in a wonderful location and feeling relaxed when you are there is a certainty. Very pleased the whole 2 weeks went so well and thank you for the great review. Great guests that we would love to welcome back.
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“couldn't fault it”
just got back from a relaxing weekend at Topaz. Description accurate. Cosy cottage, clean and well equipped. Handy location, and bus meant we could leave car at home - seemed to run to timetable. Frie… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for a lovely review. The cottage is a great place to stay at any time of year even if the weather is not so good.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“A great choice. Neat, tidy and very clean with excellent communications from Steve, the owner”
An excellent location in a pretty village. Easy road access north to Honiton, east to Dorset, west to Exeter and south to the seaside at pretty Sidmouth - only 3 miles to the beach. East Devon at your… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review, excellent guests again that kept the cottage just as they found it. We would welcome you back at any time.
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“A real home from home”
Excellent holiday accommodation; very well equipped cottage with comfortable beds a secluded garden, spacious kitchen, efficient shower and even a TV/dvd player in case it rains (it didn't). This… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review and booking your 3rd holiday at Topaz for next year. We have a growing list of guests returning year on year which is the best recommendation you can get. The fantastic weather has been a real bonus.
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“Delightful charming cottage”
The cottage was very clean and well presented. Perfect amount of space for our family of four. Close enough to the local towns, pity there wasn't a more budget friendly supermarket close by, but … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your 5* review, recommendation is always good to hear. Just to point out in case you weren't aware, there is a Tesco and Co-op in Sidmouth and Tesco Aldi and Lidl in Honiton, albeit a 10 min or so drive away.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Best rental we have stayed in anywhere in the world!”
This is a superb rental where the owners have paid attention to the needs of everyone. Superbly furnihsed ...2 comfortable 2 seater lounges, garden furniture, comfortable beds! Wish we had stayed long… More
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Response from the owner Well we have had some great reviews and some that also said it was the best cottage that they had ever stayed in. It's always our aim to make sure that guests have a memorable holiday by providing the best we can at the best price we can. Our guests Christine and Steve had travelled from Australia so the very hot weather must have been very familiar. Thank you for a brilliant review.
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 Stephen (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.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Stephen (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 Stephen the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Stephen (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Stephen (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Stephen (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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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 Stephen (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.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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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.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Stephen (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Stephen (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
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.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Stephen (the owner) a message.
If Stephen (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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