Cowslip Cottage

4.7★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

53 Customer Review(s)

Naomi
November 2024

“Cottage was fabulous, exceeded our expectations.”

Good location to explore surrounding areas and immaculate- often dog friendly cottages are not so well kept and that is disappointing but, Cowslip Cottage was perfect! Highly recommended with or without your furry friend! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Good location to explore surrounding areas and immaculate- often dog friendly cottages are not so well kept and that is disappointing but, Cowslip Cottage was perfect! Highly recommended with or without your furry friend! Thank you for a wonderful stay!

- Naomi, November 2024
Karyn October 2024

“Beautiful cottage.”

Kitchen really well equipped. Only 2 small criticisms really. The garden wasn't fully enclosed so our dog kept going through to next door's garden. He is a fairly small dog but it was easy for him to get over the wall. Also a coffee table would be nice in the living room area. Other than that we had a lovely stay. Unfortunately we had to cut it short after 5 days due to a family emergency back home.

- Karyn, October 2024
Katie September 2024

“A lovely little cottage.”

Perfect for what we needed... loved the quirky mice in the kitchen. Found everything we needed for cooking. Bedrooms were ideal for us. Top floor was amazing!

- Katie, September 2024
John August 2024

“A very well appointed cottage in a lovely quiet location Cowslip Cottage was ...”

A very well appointed cottage in a lovely quiet location Cowslip Cottage was exactly as described and we enjoyed our week

- John, August 2024
Amanda August 2024

“Lovely cottage, homely and well equipped with kitchen utensils etc.”

only downfall we felt was the steps leading down to the cottage, was not suitable for elderly (handrail would be good). Also it was advertised for dogs, we felt the garden was not fully secure or enclosed.

- Amanda, August 2024
Jacqui June 2024

“This is our 4th visit to this cottage,we never want to leave and we always look forward to coming back each year.”

The cottage is in a great position for walking along the coast,a day on the beach,popping into a local town or just relax in the quite surroundings of the cottage.The cottage has everything you need.Beds are very comfortable and the bath in the ensuite I want to take home with me! A fabulous holiday cottage.

- Jacqui, June 2024
Amanda May 2024

“A lovely well equipped, clean and well located property.”

The only issue we had was someone had set the timer on the television to come on at various times throughout the day. We tried unsuccessfully to turn it off - just conscious it is a waste of energy. We had a lovely stay. Thank you.

- Amanda, May 2024
Darron April 2024

“We enjoyed our stay very much.”

We have already been to this cottage 2 years ago. We only had 1 small issue which was the heating. It was quite cold on a few days (April 2024). The central heating covers the top 2 floors. The ground floor has a wood burner but no central heating. Last time we came it was May and quite a lot warmer. We did not want to go through the effort of managing a fire and the wood burner, so to keep warm We borrowed a duvet from one of the beds we had not been using. Not a big issue and i'm sure most people wouldn't mind using the log fire. Cowslip is very spacious, very comfortable, especially the beds and the location is a perfection of peace, really wonderful and relaxing. Really well presented and maintained. The wifi is excellent also. Thanks for our stay.

- Darron, April 2024

I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay. I am very sorry you were cold. There is a very efficient underfloor heating across the ground floor but maybe the thermostat was not turned up? Property Owner
Linda December 2023

“We were hoping that you would make contact as we did not get around to filling in the visitors book.”

We had a fantastic time at Cowslip Cottage. The whole party agreed the accommodation was of a very high standard and we loved the underfloor heating especially at this time of the year !!! A great base to explore the area and would have no hesitation on returning next year, couldn't fault anything. Thank you ..

- Linda, December 2023
Michael October 2023

“Great place - everything we needed.”

- Michael, October 2023
Mark September 2023

“The cottage is lovely and is finished to a high standard the only thing for us ...”

The cottage is lovely and is finished to a high standard the only thing for us it would been nice to have had a couple of small coffee tables

- Mark, September 2023
Philip September 2023

“Overall a lovely cottage just a bit more rural than we expected.”

The number of steps both inside and out should be quoted ( 26 inside and 17 outside). The mattress in the main bedroom was tired and uncomfortable. The lounge lacks curtains to the patio doors and windows. Unfortunately a hornets nest in the next door property meant all windows should be kept closed when lights on indoors. We had to rid ourselves of 9 hornets the first night as we were unaware of the problem which we reported to Sykes who said they would take it up with the owners. Overall a nice property with a few problems we encountered.

- Philip, September 2023
Paul September 2023

“Lovely spacious property.”

Good sized bedrooms. Top floor master with en-suite, tv and sofa was excellent. Internet was good. As was the kitchen facilities. Sheets and towels all beautifully clean. Keep up the good work and thanks for a fab stay.

- Paul, September 2023
Nicholas July 2023

“The only problem I had was locating the key lock box which was lost in overgrown shrubs!”

Once found it was very difficult to focus on the wheeled combination due to the plants obstruction and dim light. As we were departing early on our last morning I gave up trying to open the box so left the key on top of the box. Otherwise a very comfortable and well provided for holiday cottage.

- Nicholas, July 2023
Karen June 2023

“Sofa is a little uncomfortable and chairs to the front of property are a bit rickety.”

- Karen, June 2023
Pamela May 2023

“Loved it. Good quality.”

Well equipped. Clean and wonderful setting. Great location between salcombe and dartmouth.

- Pamela, May 2023
Andrew April 2023

“The Cottage was very good in an excellent location.”

It was very clean and comfortable and well presented. There are a number of steep steps down to the entrance level which should be made safer for older guests by installing a hand rail. Similarly the showers would be safer if non-slip shower mats were provided for those who need them. The furnishings were good although surprisingly there was no coffee table in front of the sofa. It would improve the seating area if one was provided.

- Andrew, April 2023
Paul March 2023

“We left some comments in the Guest book which included: The need for blinds/curtains for the patio doors.”

A coffee table or side tables in the lounge area. A dressing table in the double room. We found the fridge door does not close properly and the integrated freezer needs defrosting - it was completely iced up. The oven needs a thorough clean. All that said, we found the the cottage otherwise clean, warm and comfortable. It is well stocked and ideally situated. Would I come back? Of course!

- Paul, March 2023
Chris March 2023

“The cottage was perfect.”

The only complaint would be the state of the mattress in the master bedroom.Visitors are requested to strip the bed at the end of their stay,and it at this point the stains on the mattress were revealed.Not the end of the world,but it did take the edge off what would have been the perfect vacation

- Chris, March 2023
Sherry March 2023

“Beautiful location and lovely house.”

Very clean and comfortable. Easy to get to places to visit. We tried one of the eateries recommended- The Cricketers Inn -Excellent! Thank you

- Sherry, March 2023
Mark March 2023

“Nothing to do with the property ,we felt let down by the lack of understanding from Sykes cottages with the our situation ,we was completely honest ,if you want to contact me and get the full details i will tell you and give you and your insurers some sound advice about being compassionate to regular customers ,if i do not get a human response from you i will carry on and advise any of my friends and relatives not to use Sykes cottages .”

- Mark, March 2023
Jacquie November 2022

“Fabulous cottage!”

Really peaceful location but very near to the coast. Very well equipped and immaculately clean. We stay in lots of cottages and this one rates as one of the best ever! Would highly recommend to anyone. Dog friendly as well!!

- Jacquie, November 2022
Judy November 2022

“We had a really lovely stay and would like to go back sometime.”

The cottage was very well appointed and the kitchen well equipped. My only criticism was on recycling which was not clear, and there were no curtains for the sliding doors which made it feel a bit cold in the winter. Otherwise, everything was perfectly lovely. Thank you for a lovely stay.

- Judy, November 2022
Joanne October 2022

“We loved the cottage!”

It was perfect for all 4 of us, there was so many of the little things provided that made it just perfect! The cot and the coffee machine were just what I needed! It’s in a great location off the beaten track yet accessible to all the great location along the coast.

- Joanne, October 2022
Gillian June 2022

“We like this cottage very much - well equipped, comfortable and very convenient for lots of lovely places.”

We had a minor problem, but it was dealt with very quickly and efficiently - most impressed!

- Gillian, June 2022
Karen June 2022

“The only thing I would suggest to the owner is there was no mattress protecor on one of the beds used and one or two of the pillows also.”

For hygiene reasons this is very important especially in today's post covid concerns.

- Karen, June 2022
Darron May 2022

“Cowslip cottage is one of a group of converted farm buildings, making high quality holiday let's.”

The site grounds are very picturesque, beautifully kept in a very private, quiet setting with Ample parking. Owners very welcoming. Cowslip sleeps 6, bedrooms on floors 2 & 3, with enormous bed, tv and ensuite on top floor. Bed extremely comfortable. Ground floor has living room, diner, kitchen. Comfortable, well equipped, all appliances, excellent WiFi. Highly recommended. The area is outstandingly pretty. Well worth visit Dartmouth, ferry's and boat trips and beyond to Kingswear, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham. Had a fabulous relaxing week, perfect for a recharge.

- Darron, May 2022
Sophie April 2022

“Really lovely place to stay!”

Everything we needed, beautiful location, loved hearing the birds in the morning.

- Sophie, April 2022
Anne December 2021

“We really enjoyed our stay at Cowslip Cottage and would definitely come back again.”

The listing was accurate. Bedrooms were comfortable, and the master bedroom was particularly spacious. The cottage was well equipped, with the small exception of a metal roasting tin which the housekeeper very kindly provided. There were a couple of things - the extractor fan in the kitchen was not working, so the smoke alarm kept going off. The shaving light in the master bedroom did not work and it was a bit dark in the bathroom without it. We mentioned both to the housekeeper who said that some refurbishment was taking place shortly so hopefully they get repaired. Also the wall lights in the lounge did not work. This did not detract from our stay - the house was comfortable and we would recommend it to others

- Anne, December 2021
Patricia December 2021

“Lovely, cosy cottage.”

Lovely surprise to find it had been decorated for Christmas! Definitely recommend taking a torch in winter months; the lanes are very dark and uneven. Would recommend this cottage for a quiet getaway.

- Patricia, December 2021
Carys September 2021

“Lovely location and cottage.”

- Carys, September 2021
Phillip July 2021

“Lovely property, everything you need and very clean, Good location in surrounding countryside, Nice walks, and local pub and coffee shop nearby.”

Plenty of places to visit and only a short distance, a must visit is start lighthouse, fabulous scenery,

- Phillip, July 2021
J June 2021

“Just one thing the key safe was difficult to acces because of the growth of foliage, but other than that we had a lovely break.”

- J, June 2021
John May 2021

“Good quiet location for a family holiday of very mixed ages.”

Lovely beaches around. The lanes sat nav tells you to follow are not for the feint hearted ! Much easier journey to follow A roads to Kingsbridge.

- John, May 2021
Emily April 2021

“Cowslip Cottage was absolutely perfect!”

I’ve never been in such a well-equipped holiday rental, and it felt genuinely cosy with its wood-burning stove, really comfortable beds and homey touches likes the little mice (decorative, not real!) in the kitchen walls. Brilliant location for trips to Salcombe, Brixham, Bantham and Hope Cove. Lovely bakery a short walk away (pain au chocolat and pasties v much recommended). Fab pond with tadpoles was popular with the kids!

- Emily, April 2021
Kenton December 2020

“A delightful place to stay, we arrived in shocking weather just before Christmas ...”

A delightful place to stay, we arrived in shocking weather just before Christmas and as we pulled up outside we could see the Christmas tree through the window with the lights on ready and waiting we would definitely be happy to return to Cowslip cottage and will also use Sykes cottages next time we are looking for somewhere

- Kenton, December 2020
A October 2020

“Some of the Cottage documentation needs updating.”

For instance there is no bottlebank as suggested in Frogmore.

- A, October 2020
Alan August 2020

“Wonderful cottage”

- Alan, August 2020
L August 2020

“We loved the quiet surroundings, yet we were within a short drive to good facilities.”

There were quite a lot of steps leading down to the cottage, the nearest toilet is on the first floor and the rooms are over three levels. Having said that, we did expect that when booking and it didn’t spoil our time spent in the welcoming cottage. We had a lovely time!

- L, August 2020
Anjali October 2019

“Only remark is that TV could be upgraded as very basic and on a couple of occasions we couldn't get all the channels.”

Otherwise the kitchen is well equipped and we found the accommodation very comfortable and the location beautiful as well as peaceful.

- Anjali, October 2019
Rachel May 2019

“The cottage was well equipped and beautifully presented, a home from home.”

The top bedroom provided me a perfect sanctuary for some much needed rest and relaxation. The area is beautiful and the people we met friendly. I have to thank the owner and Sykes Cottages for the very swift resolution of the tap issue.

- Rachel, May 2019
Janice May 2019

“Cottage was of very high standard throughout and very well equipped.”

Even birthday candles which we used twice in our weeks stay! Only slight problem was steps down to cottage which my elderly father found tricky. Otherwise would definitely book again.

- Janice, May 2019
Ronald May 2019

“We enjoyed our holiday at Cowslip Cottage.”

However correction of small points would have made it even better. There are no locks on the bathroom or toilet doors which could have been embarrassing. Some of the doors need attention as they do not fit well. Whilst we were there we had an electrical failure of one section for no apparent reason. It took some time to discover the location of the fuse box and reset the circuit breaker. (One of our party is a competant electrician). The only other comment is that the lounge furniture is very bulky and can only comfortably seat five not six. Although we had a good holiday we would not want to return to Cowslip Cottage as we would look for somewhere a bit more spacious. Thank you and best wishes.

- Ronald, May 2019
Mrs susan shepherd Jul 2017

“Cottage in quiet location.”

VERY comfortable super king size bed. furniture and décor of high standard.

- Mrs susan shepherd, Jul 2017

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review of Cowslip Cottage in Frogmore. It is fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your holiday and found this property suited you so well. We hope to see you again soon!
Property Owner
Ms V Lane Jun 2017

“Beautiful cottage with lots of space”

- Ms V Lane, Jun 2017
Margaret Jul 2016

“Lovely cottage; we have never had one that was so well equipped before.”

The bottle of wine and of milk plus the sachets of tea and coffee a welcome for us. Beds were all comfortable, everything was clean and well maintained. We would recommend to anyone

- Margaret, Jul 2016
Apr 2016

“A perfect holiday home, fully and tastefully furnished and equipped.”

- , Apr 2016

Thank you for your review regarding your stay at Cowslip Cottage. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at this property and look forward to welcoming you back to the South Hams in the near future. Property Owner
Nov 2015

“Had a lovely week the children enjoyed their stay and the cottage was lovly and ...”

Had a lovely week the children enjoyed their stay and the cottage was lovly and near to many walks and places hope to come again

- , Nov 2015

Many thanks for your kind review of both our service and your chosen holiday property, Cowslip Cottage in Frogmore. We were delighted to read your comments and do hope to welcome you back to this lovely area very soon. Property Owner
Miss ANGELA Paull Oct 2015

“Beautifully presented in a stunning and peaceful location.”

The cottage was very well equipped. Only puzzling thing was the Sky boxes inability to get a signal for BBC1?

- Miss ANGELA Paull, Oct 2015

Many thanks for your review in respect of your stay at Cowslip Cottage in Frogmore, near Kingsbridge. We were delighted that you found the property to be beautifully presented in a stunning and peaceful location. Thank you for your feedback regarding the Sky box. We have passed your comment, in this respect, on to the owner and apologise for any inconvenience caused. We do hope that you had an enjoyable holiday and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Property Owner
Sep 2014

“A little dark on ground floor, rest of floors fine and facilities excellent.”

A little more cosy would be welcome especially if you are staying in the colder weather.

- , Sep 2014
Sep 2014

“Fabulous cottage, well equipped and catered for our family perfectly.”

Great location perfect for exploring South Devon would highly recommend.

- , Sep 2014
Jun 2014

“Excellent”

- , Jun 2014
Jun 2014

“Cowslip cottage was very comfortable.”

Exstremly well equipped everything we could wish for. The beds were out of this world we all slept like logs. The location was excellent ideal to explore the South Hams.

- , Jun 2014

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x super King-size with en-suite, 1 x King-size and 1 x twin
Family bathroom
Additional cloakroom
Open plan living/dining/modern country kitchen with underfloor heating and wood burner.
Oil central heating and instant hot water
Classic range cooker (with four-ring hob, griddle and three ovens), fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. Widescreen TV with DVD Player
Wifi available
Telephone available
Parking space for one car with additional visitors spaces
Baby friendly - cot and highchair available on request
Open plan garden, to the rear a paved terrace with table and chairs
Bed linen and towels supplied (excluding beach towels)
Pet friendly
Strictly No Smoking

The property

A barn conversion in a pretty development, set in farmland on the outskirts of Frogmore village, Cowslip Cottage is a tastefully furnished three-bedroom property perfectly suited to families or groups of couples looking for a peaceful retreat, within easy reach of the stunning South Devon coastline. The property was extensively renovated in 2020. The property features an open-plan kitchen/sitting/dining area with bi-fold doors out to the rear terrace. A country kitchen is very well equipped with a classic range cooker (with four-ring hob, griddle and three ovens), fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. There is also an oak dining table seating six, whilst the sitting area has a large leather sofa, wood burner and widescreen TV. There are three bedrooms in total. On the first floor is a King-size double with plenty of storage, and a twin room with similar storage space. The spacious master is located on the second floor and has a super King-size bed and an en-suite bathroom.

There is a TV with a DVD player in the master bedroom. In addition to the master en-suite bathroom, there is a family bathroom on the first floor with bath and shower cubicle. Outside the barn is an attractive garden, whilst at the rear is a paved terrace with outdoor furniture. There is allocated parking for one car, however additional visitors’ spaces are usually available. The property is pet friendly as well as baby friendly, so a travel cot and highchair are available on request. With the pretty market town of Kingsbridge and the historic maritime town of Dartmouth both easily accessible by car, and the Start Bay coastline just a 10-minute drive away, this is a fantastic base for a holiday.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

FROGMORE

Kingsbridge 4.1 miles; Salcombe 9.1 miles

The picturesque village of Frogmore, located at the head of Frogmore Creek, is surrounded by stunning countryside and is just three miles from the pretty market town of Kingsbridge and a 10-minute drive from Slapton Sands, which makes it a fantastic holiday destination for those looking for a tranquil spot that’s in easy reach of a range of attractions. Walking from Frogmore to West Charleton along the water’s edge is a great way to see the creek before turning inland and heading north through West Charleton. This pretty village is well-known for its excellent bakery, traditional pub, beautiful creek and perhaps most of all, it’s family-focused annual regatta in August.

One well behaved pet will be accepted.

Strictly No Smoking

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Reviews & Ratings

“Cottage was fabulous, exceeded our expectations.”

“Beautiful cottage.”

“A lovely little cottage.”

“A very well appointed cottage in a lovely quiet location Cowslip Cottage was ...”

“Lovely cottage, homely and well equipped with kitchen utensils etc.”

“This is our 4th visit to this cottage,we never want to leave and we always look forward to coming back each year.”

“A lovely well equipped, clean and well located property.”

“We enjoyed our stay very much.”

“We were hoping that you would make contact as we did not get around to filling in the visitors book.”

“Great place - everything we needed.”

“The cottage is lovely and is finished to a high standard the only thing for us ...”

“Overall a lovely cottage just a bit more rural than we expected.”

“Lovely spacious property.”

“The only problem I had was locating the key lock box which was lost in overgrown shrubs!”

“Sofa is a little uncomfortable and chairs to the front of property are a bit rickety.”

“Loved it. Good quality.”

“The Cottage was very good in an excellent location.”

“We left some comments in the Guest book which included: The need for blinds/curtains for the patio doors.”

“The cottage was perfect.”

“Beautiful location and lovely house.”

“Fabulous cottage!”

“We had a really lovely stay and would like to go back sometime.”

“We loved the cottage!”

“We like this cottage very much - well equipped, comfortable and very convenient for lots of lovely places.”

“The only thing I would suggest to the owner is there was no mattress protecor on one of the beds used and one or two of the pillows also.”

“Cowslip cottage is one of a group of converted farm buildings, making high quality holiday let's.”

“Really lovely place to stay!”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Cowslip Cottage and would definitely come back again.”

“Lovely, cosy cottage.”

“Lovely location and cottage.”

“Lovely property, everything you need and very clean, Good location in surrounding countryside, Nice walks, and local pub and coffee shop nearby.”

“Just one thing the key safe was difficult to acces because of the growth of foliage, but other than that we had a lovely break.”

“Good quiet location for a family holiday of very mixed ages.”

“Cowslip Cottage was absolutely perfect!”

“A delightful place to stay, we arrived in shocking weather just before Christmas ...”

“Some of the Cottage documentation needs updating.”

“Wonderful cottage”

“We loved the quiet surroundings, yet we were within a short drive to good facilities.”

“Only remark is that TV could be upgraded as very basic and on a couple of occasions we couldn't get all the channels.”

“The cottage was well equipped and beautifully presented, a home from home.”

“Cottage was of very high standard throughout and very well equipped.”

“We enjoyed our holiday at Cowslip Cottage.”

“Cottage in quiet location.”

“Beautiful cottage with lots of space”

“Lovely cottage; we have never had one that was so well equipped before.”

“A perfect holiday home, fully and tastefully furnished and equipped.”

“Had a lovely week the children enjoyed their stay and the cottage was lovly and ...”

“Beautifully presented in a stunning and peaceful location.”

“A little dark on ground floor, rest of floors fine and facilities excellent.”

“Fabulous cottage, well equipped and catered for our family perfectly.”

“Excellent”

“Cowslip cottage was very comfortable.”

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