Review of The Old Stables
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We spent a week at The Old Stables last year and decided to return, we were not to be disappointed! If anything, the already high spec of this property has been improved. The towel sculptures were truly amazing and the welcome basket and milk a much appreciated gesture. We thoroughly enjoyed our Al Fresco breakfasts in the private courtyard and sharing the huge spa bath (with mood lighting). During a conversation with one of the locals we were informed that our cottage is known locally as "the love nest" and this makes a great nickname for this wonderful little hideaway. Only negative we can mention is the lack of parking and we would suggest this may not be the place for you if you are at all precious about your car.
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1 review Really nice cottage with lots of quirky little features, hidden down a secluded alley which made it nice and quiet. Great location in the centre of Buckfastleigh. Owner Steve was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay there again.
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2 reviews Had a lovely short stay here. The cottage is cosy, comfortable and clean with everything you need. We where so glad to find a small welcome hamper when we arrived and the owner was very helpful.The jacuzzi bath is a lovely treat but missed a shower a bit and having to park down the road was ok as it wasn't busy.
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We really enjoyed our stay at the Old Stables. The place was well equipped and spotlessly clean. The welcome basket was a nice touch. My husband had brought his own guitar, but he enjoyed playing the one at the cottage too and we both tried out the Beatles tunes on the lovely grand piano. The woodburner worked a treat and made for cosy evenings in front of the impressive TV. All in all this was a great place. Two small points the bath is very high sided and would be a challenge to anyone who is not completely able bodied and is a bit time consuming to fill. There are several rubbish bins close to the cottage, which hadn't been emptied and it wasn't that clear which one was ours. Steve has this in hand now. Overall a really splendid holiday base.
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I travelled with my wife and my 11 and 13 year old with a view to travel around Devon. We had a great time visiting the coastal areas including Paignton, Brixham, Dartmouth, Totnes and more. Great for boat trips, beaches, ice creams and cream scones! Buckfastleigh is a quiet little village but a great base to travel from. Buckfast Abbey is a nice place to visit and can be walked in about half an hour - check out the Homity Pie at the cafe! The train is within walking distance although we never used it as we ran out of time! The accommodation had everything we needed from left over foil and kitchen roll to baking tins and a yorkshire pudding tray! The jacuzzi was a luxury and was used daily! The only negative for me personally, as an asthmatic, I found it difficult to cope with the feather filled cushions and duvets used throughout the property (maybe a mention on the property listing for other allergy suffers would be useful). The children enjoyed the large TV and the piano, which was played regularly - sorry neighbours! When we arrived there was a small basket with fresh bread, butter, milk and jams, which was very helpful.
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