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Reviews of Crooked Lake - Charming countryside cottage

Crooked Lake - Charming countryside cottage
Bideford, Devon

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Overall extremely good…..comfortable and well appointed. Only downsides were finding the place, and difficulty in heating to a satisfactory level throughout the property. These would not turn us off returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
August 2023
Great stay at crooked Lake cottage. Very charming cottage with beautiful gardens, everything you could need is in the cottage just mind your head in the lounge (I'm 6ft 4).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home from home
Lovely property and garden everything in the house you could need comfy and very homely
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage in Parkham
Crooked Lake is a wonderful place to stay. Quiet, peaceful, clean and cosy. We could not fault it. Beds are so comfortable. The whole house is warm.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

nicola l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility in Parkham
Fantastic cottage beautiful clean and fully of character. The cottage has a lovely stream running directly behind and sleeping in the back room or having a relaxing bath you can hear the babbling brook. Property manager was really amazing, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A few uninvited guests!
We were pleased to find the cottage easily but more than a little frustrated that we were unable to open the front door on arrival. Having unloaded all our belongings to the front door, it was then necessary to get back in the car and drive almost all the way back to Bideford to get a mobile signal to call Clare; the cleaner who was our point of contact. She subsequently informed us the door was recently painted so may need kicking! On return to the cottage, 2 of my boys gave a big push along with a bit of a kick! It turned out that it needed a strong push or pull every day we were coming or going from the cottage. This was frustrating to note. However, we found the cottage to be in good order and bedrooms beautifully presented. Having put everything away at night, I was shocked to discover that all my cool bags left in the kitchen had been thoroughly investigated by mice. There were a large number of mouse droppings along with urine trails inside the bags. The mice were in addition to the bats in the attic, something Clare told us about 2 days before arrival! Hearing them scratching about above us as we settled for the night was a little unnerving, more so for one of my son's. One of my 11yr old twins cried in his bed the first night, scared by an unexplainable experience! The location of the cottage was great in terms of access to places of interest but all the extra unexpected guests were something that should have been spelt out in the information advertising the cottage. In that regard I feel it is masking true features which guests should be aware of prior to booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely cottage & beautiful garden
On arrival we instantly felt relaxed and at home in the cottage. The garden was beautifully looked after and the stream running through it was a lovely bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Beautiful property. Everything as seen on the photos. Perfect if you really want to go off grid.

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

AMAZING
The cottage was beautiful, had everything you need and more. We received such a lovely, warm welcoming with a surprise welcome pack of goodies. Would definitely recommend and hope to visit again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Having just completed an extensive refurbishment of our adorable cottage we are so pleased to have yet again a wonderful review . So glad you enjoyed your stay