Classic Cottages Reviews 641

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent quality of the accommodations, highlighting their cleanliness, beautiful furnishings, and comfortable amenities. Many appreciate the stunning and tranquil locations, often close to natural attractions and local conveniences, which contribute to a relaxing and memorable holiday experience. The booking process is frequently described as easy, straightforward, and efficient, with many consumers commending the helpful and knowledgeable staff. However, some people were dissatisfied with specific issues, such as properties not matching their descriptions, cleanliness concerns like mold, or broken fixtures. A few reviewers also reported frustrating booking experiences, including last-minute cancellations or difficulties with the online booking system.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was a last minute booking for us, this was a great experience. Disabled friendly ( one step into shower) wide and spacious throughout. Garden is secure for your children and pets. Great touch... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Studio (Cottage) is a modern twist on rustic charm. The owners have created one room accommodation which is just perfect for a short stay, or weekend away located in stunning countryside. C... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Orchard Lee Cottage, Musbury. The company is: Classic Cottages. Excellently furnished, decorated, and dog friendly, with large bedrooms and new en suite bathrooms. . Tranquil village location, near c... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a wonderfully restful break at Sammi's Freight Train. The 'truck' was a cosy, quiet little haven with beautiful views over the field to the hills beyond and I was very comfortable there. Friendl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been using Classic Cottages for the past 5 years and they are our go-to for all our holidays in Devon and Cornwall. We have never been let down. Every property we have stayed in has exceeded... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The chosen cottage was lovely, no complaints about it. To get to the cottage very narrow single track hedge lined roads were used. I left a pleasant review stating thus information would have been... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mount view Safari tent in Ludgvan is an amazing place to spend a holiday. Stunning location and provides everything you need and more . Very clean and has a very caring and passionate owner who cares... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This cottage was the perfect place to spend Christmas. From the moment we arrived, the festive decorations and cosy atmosphere made it feel really special. The facilities were excellent and it was exc... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything about Pengelly Manor was excellent. Its central location is ideal for both Cornwall and Devon and is equidistant from both coasts. The ‘cherry on the cake’ for us was meeting Reg,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The alpaca hideaway offered us a unique experience. We were given privacy, in a beautifully maintained shephards hut. Tea, coffee, milk, towels, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner all supplied. The... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From booking to start of holiday everything was straightforward. The description of our houseboat “Fortune” was accurate but even better when we actually arrived and saw it for ourselves. We stayed in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use the app or the website for booking. Also great to be able to speak to someone on the phone unlike some other booking companies. Plenty of accurate information on the app. They publish... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company, Holiday house was just as described in description and photos and we had a lovely holiday in Cornwall. Classic Cottages were brilliant in keeping us updated and no issues with them. W... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Neptune apartment at Westward Ho! was excellent. You did not want for anything. Within walking distance to shops, restaurants and tea shops or just walking around the area with stunning views.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company, with fantastic cottages. Have been with them for years, not had a bad property. Latest one The Haven near Port Isaac was outstanding. Easy booking procedure, great customer services the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a lovely cottage. In warm weather the outside areas are wonderful, with views over Swaledale and the surrounding hills. In cooler weather the multi fuel stove in the sitting room makes the hou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spent a week in the Garden Cottage at Habton House. This is a quintessential cottage with the addition of a modern bathroom and kitchen. All the linens and products were high quality and the bed excep... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an excellent holiday at Rowes Cottage near Mullion, Cornwall. It is a single storey cottage, very well fitted out and with excellent views over the fields to the sea in the distance. Booking vi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Iva Cottage is perfectly located in Fowey, a couple of minutes walk to the highest quality eateries, pubs, a perfect bakery and the beach. This 'home-from-home' address has a contemporary bright... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic property in a superb location and really relaxing. Immaculate and clean. No pub in walkable distance but Cornish Arms 2 miles away. White Hart inn super friendly and food good!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the outset, the ease of booking, everything has been so straightforward and no problems at all. The cottage was beautifully clean , welcoming and spacious. Everything you could need was there and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent communication and clear instructions making booking and getting to property straight forward. Towyn Cottage in Abereiddy is exceptional. Many thanks to the Joneses for such a thoughtful... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have just returned from a wonderful week in 5 Green Edge. The location is excellent with mountain views and easy access plus all the beach and boating facilities of Anglesey. The property is clean,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As always with Classic Cottages, you get a great, personable service where you talk with real people and get informed and useful answers. We really can't fault them- this is our 19th stay with them... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just home from a great holiday in Ventnor (IOW). Great apartment, well equipped and welcome pack on arrival. Fantastic sea views and the apartment was exactly as the photos show- looking forward to m... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

have been booking with them for years in the isle of wight. Hopeless customer service, its 'always the customers issue' and little empathy. not impressive at all

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Classic Cottages was great from the initial booking right through to my stay. The property was absolutely beautiful, clean and well equipped. There was a 24 hr number and a local h... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking through Classic Cottages was simple, the website informative, and the staff extremely knowledgeable about their properties, which made the whole experience seamless from start to finish.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company. The website is easy to navigate. The place we stayed was perfect exactly like the description on the website. All communication about the stay was easy and quick and detailed. Wou... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our first visit to cobbles point at Bigbury on sea ,wow what a great location and fabulous views couldn’t have asked for more perfect 👌 thank you Howard and Sandra martin

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We have used Classic Cottages for many years. But not anymore after our experience. We went to a beautiful cottage and there was an issue with an important part of it. In fact, we booked the cottage... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We spent a week at Coastview. The views were breathtaking, overlooking the sea. The house was incredibly well equipped, with everything you could need. It was a three minute walk to the beautiful,... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Turned up for new year to a freezing cold cottage and with no wood or coal supplied for the burner. We couldn't adjust the heating as it was being controlled by the owner over 200 miles awa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was amazing, perfect little hideaway whilst also being in a great location to explore Cornwall. The owners were so lovely, I couldn’t recommend it enough.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using this company. Will def use again. Property home cottage in St Byran was beautiful. Communication with company was excellent and easy to book.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely, unique property, it had everything we needed and more, very quiet, gardens are beautiful, short walk to the shore and pub. Ideal for access to the water. Highly recommended.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Glebe House - St Mawes What a cosy little cracker of a cottage! Glebe House wrapped us up in its warm, welcoming charm — like a fisherman's cottage with a big cuddly jumper on.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Stayed at a property through Classic Cottages, which was chosen on the strength of reviews on their website, and their claim that they publish all guest reviews, good or bad. The stay was generall... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful stay in this lovely apartment. The location was absolutely perfect — everything you could possibly need was right on the doorstep, from shops and restaurants to easy access to l... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We stayed at Great Ash Barn near Crediton, Devon. Booked through Classic Cottages. The property was everything we wanted and more, the views over the countryside incorporating the calves,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot find any fault with Classic Cottages. Their admin is spot on and there is always someone at the end of the phone should you need them. The bungalow we stayed in is superb ( we have stayed th... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tried to book a place. Received one email saying "we need to check some details". Received a second email saying "dont forget to book". Tried to use the link to book and was unable to book. Called and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have used this company to book 2 holidays now and both have been superb houses in great locations and true to their descriptions. Good value and great communications.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The Holiday Let "Gulls Roost" Cornwall, managed by Classic Cottages, was dirty and smelly. The curtains on the lounge by-fold doors were mouldy . It looked like the mould had been there doe sometime.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Last minute trip. Super place, as advertised, great location. Garden was great. Does not have all the mod-cons, but that was fine for our family of 4 plus dog. Great value.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good company to book with kept us updated at all times can’t fault our experience with them thank you Classic Cottages

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was our first time booking with Classic Cottages and for our next holiday in the UK we will certainly use them again. Very straightforward and easy booking, from looking at the easy to navigate... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We stayed in Hobbit Corner. Lovely cottage. Everything you could ask for. Really comfy. Beautifully styled with quality furnishings. I think we were one of the first few guests staying. Thank you so... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Booked a week in a cottage in Longborough through this company. There were issues with the property I contacted them about and they didn't even have the courtesy to reply. The property, Bank Cottage,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

High Tide is a great apartment to stay at in Falmouth, not only is it clean, spacious and very comfortable but it is well placed for access to the town and all the amenities' that can be found there... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I stayed at Bridge Pool Cottage with a friend and we both loved it. It is a beautiful cottage with everything we needed. The cottage location is central, so it is very easy to explore Cornwall’s... See more

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Company details

  1. Cottage
  2. Holiday Home
  3. Vacation Home Rental Agency
  4. Vacation Rental

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Classic Cottages have an exclusive collection of self catering holiday homes, handpicked in gorgeous locations across the UK. A family company born back in the 70s with a couple of fishermen’s cottages in far west Cornwall, we’ve grown a lot since then but our ethos remains the same; we’re passionate about creating the best holiday experiences.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

641 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hopeless

have been booking with them for years in the isle of wight. Hopeless customer service, its 'always the customers issue' and little empathy. not impressive at all

12 August 2024
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We hope that after the many bookings you have had through us, you will have experienced our genuine care for customers. We will always try to do everything that we can to help, be as flexible as we can be, and understanding to changes in personal circumstances. However, we must still work within the booking conditions and requirements of the owners, and in this case, we were not able to extend the balance payment date any longer than we already had. We are sorry that we were not able to help any further and for the disappointment this has clearly caused. Classic Cottages

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Woolacombe

Good company to book with kept us updated at all times can’t fault our experience with them thank you Classic Cottages

31 May 2025
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Thanks for your review. We are glad you enjoyed it. Classic Cottages

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Don't expect a response.

Booked a week in a cottage in Longborough through this company. There were issues with the property I contacted them about and they didn't even have the courtesy to reply. The property, Bank Cottage, was somewhere I had stayed in previously through a different agent with an altogether different approach.

31 March 2025
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Reply from Classic Cottages

We are so sorry to hear of this. Sadly, having checked through our emails, we have not received anything from you. We would like to reassure you that we would always do everything possible to assist guests in resolving any issue whilst on holiday. Had we been aware at the time, we would have been in touch straight away to see how we could help. We can see that you have sent in a questionnaire response since, but we hope that you can understand that we have to prioritise issues raised by guests in situ over feedback following a stay, so there can sometimes be a bit of a delay in replying to questionnaire feedback. We do hope that you still had a nice time time and thank you for taking the time to contact us. Classic Cottages

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Orchard Lee Cottage

Orchard Lee Cottage, Musbury. The company is: Classic Cottages. Excellently furnished, decorated, and dog friendly, with large bedrooms and new en suite bathrooms. . Tranquil village location, near country pub and scenic coastal walks. Surrounded by wildlife gardens, in a historic village Little extra details such as welcome supply of fresh scones, cream, jam and bottle of wine. Freshly picked garden flowers in a vase. Lots of guide books, modern kitchen equipment and comfy lounge furniture. Fully recommend this company and this cottage!

2 June 2025
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We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and we were glad to have been able to help with your booking. Thanks for the review. Classic Cottages

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend this property and Classic Cottages

We stayed at Great Ash Barn near Crediton, Devon. Booked through Classic Cottages.

The property was everything we wanted and more, the views over the countryside incorporating the calves, ducks, hens and pigmy goats were beautiful. The hosts were absolutely lovely, nothing was too much trouble, they ensured our stay was a memorable one. Everything for the dogs had been thought of, it was a true holiday for them too and we took advantage of the dog shower to freshen them up.

It is a perfect base to explore the whole of Devon and the west of Dorset, I even got used to the narrow country roads, it all adds to the experience.

I would highly recommend staying at this beautiful house, you will truly have a memorable holiday that you will want to return to.

Classic Cottages are a great company to book through, this is our 2nd time using them and I can say it is a real pleasure to deal with them.

We booked through Sykes Cottages in the past but found them horrendous to deal with when we had a problem so vowed never to use them again.

I would highly recommend Classic Cottages

9 May 2025
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Thank you so much for your review. We're thrilled to hear you had a great stay! Thanks for taking the time to post a review. Classic Cottages

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super holiday at The Neptune apartment at Westward Ho

The Neptune apartment at Westward Ho! was excellent. You did not want for anything. Within walking distance to shops, restaurants and tea shops or just walking around the area with stunning views. The car was locked in a secure garage which was a bonus and security of the building was excellent, you felt very safe.

17 May 2025
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It sounds like you had a great time. Thanks for sharing your review. Classic Cottages

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic property in a superb location…

Fantastic property in a superb location and really relaxing. Immaculate and clean. No pub in walkable distance but Cornish Arms 2 miles away. White Hart inn super friendly and food good!

16 May 2025
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Thank you so much for your review and we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the property and the area. Classic Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stunning house and location

The house was beautiful and very comfortable. The website was very easy to navigate and book our stay.

14 May 2025
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We are so glad that you enjoyed the property and found the booking process nice and easy. Thanks for your feedback. Classic Customer Support

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Classic Cottages care more about money than people's experiences

We have used Classic Cottages for many years. But not anymore after our experience. We went to a beautiful cottage and there was an issue with an important part of it. In fact, we booked the cottage because of what it offered and paid over £1000 to stay there. When complaining to CC, they did try to find ways to remedy the problem but there just wasn't a solution. When I asked for a refund of sorts or a good will gesture, they refused, along with the owner of the cottage. I have had negative experiences with other companies and when this has occurred, they have tried to make up for what has happened, but not CC. They are all about making money and though they appear to care, they care more about profit. And you notice here that they try to make themselves look pure as the driven snow and oh so nicely responding to everyone who writes a negative review. But this is just to protect their reputation. It is not authentic. They are not authentic and honourable. They just don't want their reputation sullied and people not to use them.
The way they advertise cottages is exaggerated very carefully, to lure you to buy a holiday. The cottages are rarely as good as their words.
Don't use them. There are other holiday companies.

3 May 2025
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Reply from Classic Cottages

We are so sorry to hear that after many years of very positive experiences, you will not be booking with us again. We hope that over the years you will have seen and experienced the genuine care that we have for customers. We tried to assist as much as we could in the circumstances, however, we are not able to obtain refunds from owners for a room that is fulfilling its purpose and design.
Sunrooms are designed to be a light and warm space, and whilst the windows are non-opening (as pictured on the website), the doors are there to keep it ventilated and manage the temperature. We can understand why having the doors open, may not have suited your needs, having a dog who you were concerned could escape through hedges in the garden. However, we picture the fixed windows, the doors from the sunroom, and include many photos of the garden, in the aim of providing information for guests to make an informed choice about whether a property will suit their parties needs. We understand that you are upset at feeling that you couldn’t use this key area of the property, but we would like to reassure you that guest experience is our top priority, and if there was anything further that we could have realistically done, we would have. However, we can’t obtain a refund from owners when all facilities at a property are available, as advertised and fulfilling their designed function. We are genuinely saddened to hear that this has affected your confidence in us. Classic Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using this company

First time using this company. Will def use again. Property home cottage in St Byran was beautiful. Communication with company was excellent and easy to book.

27 April 2025
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We were very glad to be able to help and look forward to seeing you again. Thanks for the review. The Classic team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Studio (Cottage) Park Farm Near Ryde IOW

The Studio (Cottage) is a modern twist on rustic charm. The owners have created one room accommodation which is just perfect for a short stay, or weekend away located in stunning countryside.

Complete ease of unloading/loading your vehicle as the property is a few steps away. It has up to date appliances that cover your every need. Luxury bath towels in plentiful supply and a welcome pack that includes a lovely vase of freshly cut roses.

Extra lighting using delicate LED's add a romantic feel. We loved it.

Alan & Helen Morris (May 2025)

1 May 2025
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We're thrilled to hear you had a great stay! Thanks for taking the time to post a review. Classic Cottages

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time using Classic Cottages but certainly not the last time

This was our first time booking with Classic Cottages and for our next holiday in the UK we will certainly use them again.
Very straightforward and easy booking, from looking at the easy to navigate website, to asking some additional questions to finally booking Pook's Hill Cottage in Holcombe/Dawlish.

25 April 2025
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Thanks so much for the lovely review and we hope you enjoyed Pook's Hill Cottage. Classic Cottages

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous Accommodation Every Time

We have been using Classic Cottages for the past 5 years and they are our go-to for all our holidays in Devon and Cornwall. We have never been let down. Every property we have stayed in has exceeded our expectations for comfort and convenience: our favourites being Puckey's Forge, The Lookout, The Old Sunday School, Trevoole Old Manor...

It's a far superior service to AirBnB, you really can't go wrong with them! We're looking forward to our next stay at Christmas :)

11 April 2025
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We're so pleased to have been able to help with your holidays over the last five years - thanks so much for sharing your experience. Classic Cottages

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Deeply disappointed, upset and out of pocket!

Deeply disappointed, upset and out of pocket at St. Giles Cottage, Sidbury.
My husband and I booked a week's holiday at St. Giles Cottage, Sidbury. We have no idea if the cottage is good or not because we were not able to park safely at this cottage. We returned home the same day, losing money on the cottage itself as well as various tickets we had pre-booked for excursions and day trips in the area.
We have a medium size SUV and the tiny parking space at the rear of the cottage was out of the question. We did try. But the alternative offered was a passing space on the road just outside the cottage. This was both dangerous and inadequate for our size car.
We did try to park there, but there was no room on the passenger side to get out of the car and other cars were passing us by within about 5 cm of our car wing mirrors. It was completely inappropriate and inadequately described by Classic Cottages.

We returned home having rung the Classic Cottages emergency helpline. We were told that others had parked in the spaces successfully. One suggestion, after they spoke with the owner of the cottage was that we should drop our suitcases at the cottage and park in the nearby carpark. This was most unhelpful since there was a limit on parking time there We are both in our mid sixties and not able to carry heavy bags for long distances.
If you do decide to stay at St. Giles, please be aware of the limitations in the parking spaces it offers. We would never have selected this cottage had it been adequately described.
After reading the reply from Classic Cottages, my husband and I both feel strongly that the description should categorically state that the parking at St.Giles cottage is not suitable for a small SUV.

25 April 2025
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Reply from Classic Cottages

We are really sorry if this was not what you had expected as we genuinely want for every customer to have the best experience possible. With that in mind, we work hard to ensure that the website photos and descriptions allow customers to make an informed decision about whether a property will suit their needs and expectations.
We include a close-up photo of the parking space and another from a distance to show the size of the space and angle that the space would need to be approached, as well as a statement in the description that details ‘Private parking for 1 small car and parking on road for 1 car’.
Whilst we try to do everything possible to help when a guest is not completely satisfied with something at a property, in this instance we do not feel that we could make it any clearer that the parking space would not be suitable for a medium sized SUV.
We tried to find a solution by suggesting the nearby car park, which was a 1-minute drive away (4-minute walk). We can understand why this would not be suitable for you personally, however, under the circumstances, with it being as advertised, we are unable to cancel the booking and offer a refund from the property owner.
We are saddened to hear that you will not be continuing with the rest of your booking. Classic Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company- and lovely cottage we…

Great company- and lovely cottage we stayed in in Cornwall in April 2025. Good standard and comfortable and clean, highly recommend

21 April 2025
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Thank you so much for your review and we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the cottage. Classic Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Houseboat Fortune holiday

From booking to start of holiday everything was straightforward. The description of our houseboat “Fortune” was accurate but even better when we actually arrived and saw it for ourselves. We stayed in Bembridge Harbour and the views were lovely. Last year we stayed in a cottage in Bembridge which has left us with very fond memories also.

12 April 2025
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We are so glad to hear you liked 'Fortune' and enjoyed another stay in Bembridge. Hopefully we will see you back there again soon. Classic Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great first time experience …

First time we have used Classic Cottages and we were very happy with our choice of a Devon hideaway, it was exactly as described on the website and it exceeded our expectations!
Communication was good both from the hosts and Classic Cottages, we would definitely use Classic Cottages again

4 April 2025
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Reply from Classic Cottages

Thanks so much for the lovely review and we are glad to hear that you found the property, website descriptions and communication to be good. We do try our best! Hopefully we can look forward to helping you again in the future. Classic Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was amazing

Everything was amazing, perfect little hideaway whilst also being in a great location to explore Cornwall. The owners were so lovely, I couldn’t recommend it enough.

9 April 2025
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We're delighted to hear this! Thanks for sharing your lovely review. The Classic Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service with good…

Excellent customer service with good communication and staff are always happy to help, can totally trust the holiday cottages will be of a high standard.
Would highly recommend

15 March 2025
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We're so happy to see your review! Thank you very much for your excellent recommendation and we look forward to seeing you again soon! The Classic Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great place to stay on the Lizard.

The Boathouse is beautifully renovated, spacious with lovely views. It was great watching the tide going in and out and the bird life.
It is well equipped and comfortable.
The food service offered by Jade proved to be very good and her fish pie after a long journey was great.
Classic Cottages (Julie) provided excellent and efficient support.

7 March 2025
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Reply from Classic Cottages

We're so happy to see how much of a great time you enjoyed The Boathouse! It sounds like you had a really relaxing riverside holiday with a perfect welcome from the lovely housekeeper! Thank you very much for your review and we look forward to seeing you again in the future! The Classic Team

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