Duffield

4.8★

12 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

35 Customer Review(s)

Saffron
November 2024

“Lovely property for our family holiday!”

Well equipt kitchen which was lovely. Very spacious living room and dining area which was perfect. One thing we found was that the heating was a bit much at points especially over night. Although we did like the wood stove lit when we would get back from visiting beaches and places for a lovely relaxed evening. Perfect location as very central to lots of places that we visited. Would visit and stay again as we really enjoyed our stay!

Well equipt kitchen which was lovely. Very spacious living room and dining area which was perfect. One thing we found was that the heating was a bit much at points especially over night. Although we did like the wood stove lit when we would get back from visiting beaches and places for a lovely relaxed evening. Perfect location as very central to lots of places that we visited. Would visit and stay again as we really enjoyed our stay!

- Saffron, November 2024
Steven October 2024

“We had a wonderful family holiday!”

Duffield is such a lovely home from home. It has everything you could possibly need for a perfect holiday for a large group. Everything within the house was extremely well thought out from the well equipped kitchen, the large kitchen table, ample seating in the lounge to the beautiful bedrooms & very importantly, with a large group, plenty of parking space. It was beautifully decorated too. Within 30 minutes of lovely Salcombe & Dartmouth & only 11 minutes from Burgh Island. It was just ideal. I highly recommend this property & would definitely book again when visiting Devon with the family.

- Steven, October 2024
Gemma October 2024

“It was an amazing family holiday.”

It had everything we needed. The kids loved the garden and seeing the bills/cows. Thank you for letting us stay in the beautiful family home. The only place we went that had a problem was the pub next door. They were grumpy and not very nice but that’s not your problem.

- Gemma, October 2024
Carolyne August 2024

“On arriving at Duffield we were immediately faced with overflowing drains on the driveway, which were backing up into the house.”

I was unable to speak to anyone at Sykes or Helpful Holidays to raise the issue and this was the only tel no we had been given, so I resorted to your msging service - knowing that I probably wouldn't receive a reply over the 72 hr period as with all other previous messages I had sent. My husband is a builder and has had to deal with many septic tanks over the years and on taking the drive drain cover off, and also the septic tank cover, it was immediately evident that there was a serious blockage problem backing up to the house, which had clearly been happening for a considerable time. I went to the village shop to see if anyone had some drain rods and the shop owner put us in touch with a gentleman who had recently sorted out her drains. She also contacted the owner of Duffield to alert Mrs Westacott of the problem and I gave my mobile no for her to contact me directly. Mrs Westacott did not believe that there was a problem with the drains having been at the property on the Friday, which we find incredible, especially as it had been noted by previous guests that there was a drainage problem. After several v stressful hours Mrs Westacott arranged for the gentleman recommended by the shop owner to come later in the afternoon to see if he could resolve the issues. Thankfully he was able to clear the blockages - he said that had mainly been caused by wet wipes having been flushed into the system.

- Carolyne, August 2024
Les August 2024

“Had a brilliant week at Duffield,big house with everything we needed,probably ...”

Had a brilliant week at Duffield,big house with everything we needed,probably one of the best 5 bedroom holiday cottages in the UK in my opinion,if we decide to go to Devon for a large family holiday we will book Duffield again

- Les, August 2024
Lesley July 2024

“Omg we absolutely loved our stay.”

The house was amazing, really homely and comfortable. It was very well equipped with everything you could need. The location was great. Would definitely recommend and hopefully return thank you

- Lesley, July 2024
Alan April 2024

“Duffield is an excellent base from which to explore South Hams.”

The house is extraordinarily well-equipped and was spotlessly clean when we arrived. The kitchen had everything we could ever imagine needing and the bedrooms were extremely comfortable. Our two dogs loved the large garden. There are wonderful restaurants within a stone's throw, beaches and golf courses within a very few miles and a pub almost literally next door. We had a wonderful week and hope to return.

- Alan, April 2024
Gill March 2024

“We had a lovely holiday at “Duffeld”, the house was spotless and had everything we needed.”

The double garage was a great extra as we had 4 surf boards, body boards & 2 dogs so it was a great space. The “Journey’s End” pub was absolutely fantastic and so pleased we booked in advance. Would highly recommend this property & location. Great surf, great walks fantastic house

- Gill, March 2024
Lynne December 2023

“Amazing house , it was clean and comfortable and large enough to accommodate our family.”

We had a great Christmas break , it was so close to the beach, shop and pub . The bedrooms are very roomy and comfortable. Bathroom is fantastic with the sunken bath . We only had a slight issue with heating, trying to override the timer and put the heating on earlier , but did manage to sort it eventually . We would love to come back again, hopefully next year . Thank you

- Lynne, December 2023
Timothy October 2023

“We would have preferred earlier access because of fading light.”

Needed heat on all towels rails to be on. Beautiful comfortable house enjoyed by all. Thank you.

- Timothy, October 2023
Judith September 2023

“We had a fantastic family holiday here, even had reasonable weather!”

The house has everything you could possibly need and exceeded our expectations.

- Judith, September 2023
Lesley August 2023

“Really beautiful house, wonderfully equipped and very well maintained.”

The garden was also lovely although the drop, from the grassed area to the patio, meant we had to be on constant alert with our two toddler grandchildren. Upstairs stair gates would have been very useful, but I understand not always easy to install. In all we had a great holiday and loved the house.

- Lesley, August 2023
Pip June 2023

“Beautiful property, absolutely everything you could wish for!”

We did a lot of cooking main meals in the evening, and we weren’t lacking a single bit of equipment! So spacious for 3 couples and a toddler, we didn’t feel like we were crampt or in eachothers space at all. We would love to come back!

- Pip, June 2023
John June 2023

“We were so surprised how lovely the house was.”

It had everything at our disposal surrounded by beautiful countryside I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this house for a restful break for the family Fantastic very impressed

- John, June 2023
Gemma December 2022

“Perfect family holiday home!”

We spent Christmas as a family of 12 at Duffield and it exceeded expectations. The house is beautifully presented with all rooms very comfortable and spacious. Great kitchen and living room for cooking, family meals, board games and cosy fireplace. Duffield facilities are incredibly well organised and we were fully set up for cooking numerous large Christmas meals with the ample utensils and fantastic induction range. Whilst we enjoyed a winter stay and did not use the garden space, the garage is stocked with lawn games and outdoor furniture so would be a great space to enjoy in the summer months. Great communication from the owner. I would thoroughly recommend booking Duffield!

- Gemma, December 2022
Linda November 2022

“We had a wonderful stay at Duffield.”

The house was perfect for our family, clean, warm and spacious. There was everything you might need in the kitchen and plenty of games for the family indoor and out. I would highly recommend this house and would hope to be able to stay again. Thank you.

- Linda, November 2022
Madeleine September 2022

“We stayed at Duffield for my husband's 60th birthday.”

We found it very comfortable and relaxing. Ample room for all of us. Very well equipped. Lovely dog proof garden so the dog had a super time as well. Lovely walks and a fantastic village shop that you can get most things. I would definitely book here again. It felt like home.

- Madeleine, September 2022
Laraine August 2022

“The Duffield is an impressive and extremely well located large property with a great layout that feels cosy yet spacious both inside and out.”

Thoughtfully decorated and amazingly well equipped it has 5 large double bedrooms each one with double aspect windows that make the rooms feel roomy and luxurious. The garden is dog proofed at the back with a beautiful view and substantial furniture. The garage has a great table tennis table and literally anything you could imagine you might need in terms of kitchen appliances/supplies are in abundance. There is also a really great little local shop stones throw away with a post office that is very reasonably priced. To make our stay even better it would have been helpful if there had been some instructions for the house eg in a central folder available on arrival listing how to use the electric gates, where the keys were located (took us 3 days to find these in a drawer) a summary of local attractions/restaurants, nearest supermarket, recommended beach, Wi-Fi password .etc etc . to save us time fumbling around trying to discover how to use things and where they were. We also didn’t clock that there wouldn’t be any towels as this is unusual for a cottage stay and the “what to expect from your stay/what to bring” email didn’t mention this even though the information was buried in small print. Additionally it was exceptionally disappointing that the listing came up as within a mile of a pub and yet the pub has been shut permanently now for over 6 months. That aspect of the listing needs updating. All things considered I would definitely recommend this property it really is lovely and would be really great for eg a large family get together. It really is a fabulous place and we had probably the best holiday we’ve ever had there. We would definitely return with probably more of our family next time. Thank you.

- Laraine, August 2022

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We mention in the listing that the pub is closed temporarily as we do believe it to be reopening and changing hands as many local pubs do. We do also note that no towels are provided in the listing in two different places so it is super clear to guests before booking. In reference to the information folder, guests are normally emailed a house copy of the ‘House Bible’, which includes instructions on everything along with recommendations of Restaurant’s etc, prior to arrival. There is a also a copy of this available on the shelf of the hall table, together with all the instructions on the equipment in the property. Keys with fobs are left on the table with the instructions on where the patio door keys can be found. The Wi-fi code is in the ‘House Bible’, but also on the back of the router as normal. - Helpful Holidays Property Owner
Bruce August 2022

“A lovely cottage with spacious rooms, excellent facilities and plenty of games and extras.”

It was clean, tidy and well maintained. We celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary with our family during our visit and we couldn't have enjoyed it more! Thank you.

- Bruce, August 2022
Neil August 2022

“Beautiful well presented property in a quiet location.”

We had a fabulous family break here, very relaxed and only a short drive to the an outstanding beach at Bigbury. One of the best holiday homes we have stayed at

- Neil, August 2022
Kelly July 2022

“What an amazing find.”

This house is so well equipped, comfortable & spacious….everything you need for a relaxing stay. The whole family thoroughly enjoyed it.

- Kelly, July 2022
Poppy June 2022

“Excellent clean facilities, so well equipped, welcoming property in a great location.”

It’s a shame towels, bath mats & tea towels aren’t included at all. A faultless stay and great information provided by the owner beforehand, who went above and beyond.

- Poppy, June 2022
Loraine April 2022

“We had the most wonderful stay in this lovely home.”

We really couldn’t fault anything and would definitely return.

- Loraine, April 2022
Debbie January 2022

“An exceptionally comfortable well thought out home.”

..if it isn't there, you don't need it! Beautifully clean and spacious, and the table tennis was an added bonus! So many wonderful beaches within a few miles, Burgh Island, Bantham, Hope Cove and Blackpool Sands being just a few. Totnes is well worth visiting too, with many interesting shops.

- Debbie, January 2022
Gerard December 2021

“Family pre-Christmas event , it s just a great family house, excellent location, very well equipped and very welcoming.”

All of our group enjoyed the stay and it over achieved our expectations.

- Gerard, December 2021
Louise November 2021

“Duffield was everything it said and so much more.”

We had a fantastic family holiday

- Louise, November 2021
Paul October 2021

“The property was great.”

The best kitted out rental I have ever stayed at. Very comfortable and warm. It was superb. The Garage as a games room with table tennis went down very well with our children and grandchildren. The rear garden is very safe and enclosed for dogs. Highly recommended. The village has a very good shop and pub both within a 100 yards. Some great places to visit like Burgh Island and Hope Cove.

- Paul, October 2021
Jacquelyn October 2021

“The house was beautiful, in a lovely village location and was very comfortable with many amenities.”

Very clean and welcoming. However there was one major problem, in as much as there were no towels supplied. We contacted Sykes, Ref COR 234562-CF, about this issue. Christina said that in the description of the property this was mentioned. I checked the website again to see if we had missed this information. On the details for the property in clearly stated that 'linen and towels are included in the rent'. So unfortunately I think this is an error on Sykes behalf, that landed up costing us £40. We also spoke to the owner, who was incredibly helpful, but confirmed she did not supply towels and had informed the agents, so it is a great shame that this was not reflected on your website and no information was sent to us subsequent to booking. According to the owner there should have been a welcome pack. This too was missing, and although investigated was never supplied.

- Jacquelyn, October 2021
Lynda August 2021

“We were very satisfied with the excellent accommodation, however, one of the reasons for booking this property was for its security.”

We were informed it had electric gates ( and were even given a code for them) On arrival it was obvious that they have been broken for some considerable time and were completely unusable. Hence they had to stay open all the time. Our party consisted of two very young children and this was not what we were expecting. The other problem was the waste facilities. They were completely inadequate for a party of 10.

- Lynda, August 2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. The owners have been contacting each guest in advance to let them know the electric gates have been damaged by the wind and are awaiting repair. They have been left open meanwhile. The rear garden is also gated and is enclosed and this hasn't been compromised by the issue with the front gates. Property Owner
Anthony July 2021

“A lovely clean, spacious property with all the facilities you could need.”

- Anthony, July 2021
Donna June 2021

“All I can say about Duffield is WOW!”

Hands down the best holiday cottage I have ever stayed in and I rent one for my family every year. Location is amazing with Bigbury on Sea beach a short drive away and a shop & pub 30 secs walk away! The house itself was outstanding with lots of social space as well as five large double bedrooms! Kitted out with absolutely everything you could possible want including a table tennis table, garden games, two large televisions and very good wi-fi! Brilliant holiday had by all of my brood and somewhere we are definitely considering returning to! Thank you for allowing us to share your amazing home!

- Donna, June 2021
Alan August 2020

“Duffield was a lovely holiday home , great facilities and very well equipped.”

Location excellent , loads of good walking around the area , good pubs nearby (50 yards)serving decent food . Kingsbridge very useful for major provisions but local shop over the road also excellent Good fish and chips in Kingsbridge ( the codfather) Also great seafood from Catch of the Day . Superb Oysters .

- Alan, August 2020
Andrew July 2020

“We had a marvellous family holiday and could not have asked for anything more.”

A special thanks to the owner who went out of her way, to help us out after my mistake, thanks again

- Andrew, July 2020
Mary September 2019

“This is the loveliest self catering accommodation we have stayed in.”

It is fully kitted out with loads of little extras. Beds are super comfy, the rooms are massive and cosy. It’s actually nicer than the pictures. We had 2 screaming babies in our group but the house is so big it didn’t matter and we couldn’t hear each other! All of the sports equipment in the garage was used. The badminton was set up in the garden all week. Gorgeous garden furniture which was also super comfy. Literally could not say one bad thing about this accommodation. Will definitely return! Thank you!!

- Mary, September 2019
A August 2019

“We had an amazing holiday.”

The house is SO well equipped! However, the walls and floors are very thin! Also there were a couple of things that were damaged when we arrived and the curtain pole came off the wall in the master bedroom when the curtains were closed Otherwise, great, thank you

- A, August 2019

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Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x king size bedroom with en-suite, with walk-in shower, double basin and WC, 2 x king size double bedrooms, 1 x family bedroom with king size bed and two single beds, 1 x double
Family bathroom with sunken bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open plan plan kitchen with breakfast bar, and separate dining room table
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Utility
Garage doubles up as games room with table tennis table
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Electric range cooker and induction hob, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso (please bring your own capsules), fridge/freezer and 2nd fridge/freezer in garage, washing machine, tumble dryer
2 x TVs with freeview, Google Chrome Cast and Apple TV, DVD Player and DVDs, a selection of family friendly board games and WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 5 cars
Garden with lawned area, complete with table and chairs, sun umbrella, garden games and gas BBQ
Cot (without bedding) and Highchair provided
Two well behaved dogs welcome at a charge
Sorry, no smoking
Pub and shop 50-metres walk away
Note: Garage converted into games room with table tennis table
Note: No hen or stag parties permitted
Note:This property does not provide towels

The property

This smart, contemporary house is situated within the small hamlet of St Ann's Chapel, less than three miles from the fabulous surf and sandy beaches of Bigbury-on-Sea, and within an AONB in the South Hams area of South Devon.

Set back from the road leading to Bigbury, and behind electric gates, the house is spacious and ideal for an unforgettable family holiday or large get-together.

Inside, the property is full of light and beautifully decorated.

On the ground floor, an elegant sitting room with large comfortable sofas around a woodburning stove, perfect for those cosy nights in.

At the heart of the house are the large, stylish and extremely well-equipped kitchen and separate dining area, seating up to 12.

From the kitchen, French windows lead to the terrace and lawn beyond.

There is a large utility room with washing machine and sink, plus lots of space for beach paraphernalia and muddy walking boots.

Completing downstairs is a smart shower room and WC.

Through the stairgate and up to the first floor you will find three comfortable bedrooms.

Two 5' doubles and a third 5' double with an en-suite shower room.

An impressive family bathroom, comprising a luxurious sunken bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC completes this floor.

An additional two bedrooms can be found nestled beneath the eaves on the second floor.

A family bedroom with a 5' double plus two single beds, plus another double bedroom.

The enclosed garden has rolling countryside views.

The terrace accommodates a barbeque, plus a generous sized table and chairs for outside dining.

Fifty metres from the house, are the quintessential village shop, Holywell Stores, and the local pub, The Pickwick Inn.

Bigbury-on-Sea, at the mouth of the River Avon, is just over two miles away and has a wonderful sandy beach where you can try your hand at some thrilling watersports (tuition and board hire available) or just sit and watch the ever-changing view.

The iconic Burgh Island, made famous by Agatha Christie, overlooks the beach.

Other excellent beaches, at Bantham and Challaborough, are within easy striking distance.

For the energetic, the South West Coastal Path offers miles of scenic cliff top routes to explore.

Golfers can spend time at the spectacularly situated Bigbury golf course.

Further afield, the charming town of Modbury, the larger market town of Kingsbridge, and the buzz of energetic Salcombe will satisfy all shoppers, from 2 to 82!

Duffield is a charming property, perfect for a family break to the Devonshire coast.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

ST ANN'S CHAPEL

Kingsbridge 6 miles; Salcombe 40 miles.

St Ann’s Chapel is a small hamlet situated in the South Hams area of Devon, England, between the towns of Modbury and Kingsbridge. Within this small hamlet, you will find a good local shop and The Pickwick Inn, a charming pub serving food. Less than three miles away is Bigbury on Sea a village with a large sandy beach (surf school, cafe) and stretching to Burgh Island (famous art deco hotel, setting for Agatha Christie novels). Good golf course at Bigbury. The South West Coast Path is worth exploring as is the real ale pub in the nearby coastal village of Ringmore. A little further afield the traditional market town of Kingsbridge sits at the head of the many creeked Kingsbridge Estuary (boat trips), and plays host to a number of independent shops, cafes, restaurants, art galleries and antique shops. Further afield sensational Salcombe at the mouth of the Kingsbridge estuary with its many cove beaches and boutique shops is worth a visit. St Ann’s Chapel is a picturesque hamlet, and a perfect base for exploring this diverse and interesting area.

Please note: This property does not provide towels
Please note: No hen or stag parties permitted

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely property for our family holiday!”

“We had a wonderful family holiday!”

“It was an amazing family holiday.”

“On arriving at Duffield we were immediately faced with overflowing drains on the driveway, which were backing up into the house.”

“Had a brilliant week at Duffield,big house with everything we needed,probably ...”

“Omg we absolutely loved our stay.”

“Duffield is an excellent base from which to explore South Hams.”

“We had a lovely holiday at “Duffeld”, the house was spotless and had everything we needed.”

“Amazing house , it was clean and comfortable and large enough to accommodate our family.”

“We would have preferred earlier access because of fading light.”

“We had a fantastic family holiday here, even had reasonable weather!”

“Really beautiful house, wonderfully equipped and very well maintained.”

“Beautiful property, absolutely everything you could wish for!”

“We were so surprised how lovely the house was.”

“Perfect family holiday home!”

“We had a wonderful stay at Duffield.”

“We stayed at Duffield for my husband's 60th birthday.”

“The Duffield is an impressive and extremely well located large property with a great layout that feels cosy yet spacious both inside and out.”

“A lovely cottage with spacious rooms, excellent facilities and plenty of games and extras.”

“Beautiful well presented property in a quiet location.”

“What an amazing find.”

“Excellent clean facilities, so well equipped, welcoming property in a great location.”

“We had the most wonderful stay in this lovely home.”

“An exceptionally comfortable well thought out home.”

“Family pre-Christmas event , it s just a great family house, excellent location, very well equipped and very welcoming.”

“Duffield was everything it said and so much more.”

“The property was great.”

“The house was beautiful, in a lovely village location and was very comfortable with many amenities.”

“We were very satisfied with the excellent accommodation, however, one of the reasons for booking this property was for its security.”

“A lovely clean, spacious property with all the facilities you could need.”

“All I can say about Duffield is WOW!”

“Duffield was a lovely holiday home , great facilities and very well equipped.”

“We had a marvellous family holiday and could not have asked for anything more.”

“This is the loveliest self catering accommodation we have stayed in.”

“We had an amazing holiday.”

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About the location

ST ANN'S CHAPEL