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Hartland Vacation cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, jacuzzi/hot tub, internet access and sauna

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1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
7 nights min stay

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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Beach/lakeside relaxation
Nearest beach 2 mi
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Car advised
No pets allowed

From the owner

Downe Cottages provide a rare combination of private luxury cottages with an excellent leisure facility attached (spacious gym and spa plus a reading room available from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. each day) located in the heart of the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Whatever the weather it is possible to thoroughly enjoy your visit to North Devon with the combination of a warm and spacious cottage and the extensive leisure facilities.

Japonica Cottage is an ideal one bedroom self catering holiday cottage for relaxing peaceful holidays.

This cottage looks out onto a small courtyard area which in turn looks out towards a central stone circle within the larger courtyard formed by the cottages and Downe House. The small courtyard area is gravelled and bounded by a low stone wall with garden table and chairs.

The ground floor has two original oak beams running from front to back that creates a lovely atmosphere for the delightful open plan living, dining and kitchen area which is fully equipped and includes a dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and washer/dryer. The living area has a living flame electric fire, two 2-seater sofas, 36" television with freeview box and D.V.D. The dining area has an antique pine table and four dining chairs.

The first floor has an open plan bedroom with en-suite shower room with two large window lights that gives the feeling of sleeping under the stars on a clear night. It has a King bed (5'), two bedside tables, chest of drawers, fitted wardrobe and a three quarters length mirror hung on the wall.

• Central heating in all rooms

• Communal gardens

• Includes all consumables

• Garage parking

• Bathrobes are provided for adults

Gym & Spa Facilities at Done

The Gym

Our gym is available to guests aged over sixteen and is open from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. each day during their stay.

The gym is beautifully located in the Atlantic Room and has views across fields out to Hartland Point and Lundy Island beyond. (Lundy Island is where the Atlantic meets the Bristol Channel.)

The gym is spacious, light and airy and equipped with aerobic equipment, free weights, an ab trainer, an exercise bench and exercise mats.

All of the aerobic equipment is either Life Fitness equipment

(including a treadmill, a cross trainer, a stepper, an upright cycle and a recumbent cycle) or Concept 11 equipment (a rower).

The gym is accessed through the Reading Room in the Conservatory. There is a raised area here overlooking the gym equipment with a seating for the less energetic to sit and admire their dynamic partners!

The Atlantic Room also houses a library and dvd collection for our guests to use.

French windows from the Gym lead out to a raised patio area with tables and chairs looking out to Lundy Island - another opportunity to enjoy the wonderful surroundings.

The Spa

The Spa consists of a spa bath (with seats for eight adults), a steam room (with seats for seven adults) and a sauna.

The Spa is open from 6.a.m. to 10 p.m. each evening (the spa bath is available on request) . Towels are provided and the cost of using both Gym and Spa are included in the cottage rental.

Our home from home cottages provides lovely accommodation for a relaxing break throughout the year.

Visit Trip Advisor to read some of the wonderful reviews that past visitors to Downe have written. Those reviews are Downe's best advertisement - they are all genuine and show a consistent picture of lovely holidays at Downe.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

Bedroom 1: King bed
1 Wet room

Families

Not suitable for children
No pets allowed
High chair

Access

Parking
Secure parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Jacuzzi or hot tub
Climbing frame
Patio
Waterfront
Internet access

Central heating
Sauna
Games room
Stove
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Clothes dryer
Iron
High chair
TV
Satellite TV
DVD player
Stereo system
Linen provided
Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

When we created Downe Cottages our objective was to provide the holiday accommodation that we would have loved to have found. We are very demanding visitors when we stay in hotels or cottages and we insisted that our cottages be: Immaculately clean. Warm whatever the weather. Spacious (a cottage cannot be luxurious without being spacious). Well equipped so that our visitors can come bringing only their clothes, their food and themselves. Beautiful to look at both internally and externally. With well maintained, spacious grounds We welcome visitors to the cottage and we are on hand to resolve any problem that might occur. Everything in our cottages works as it is intended to work.

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Japonica Cottage, Ocean Views in North Devon – Home 3970773

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Japonica Cottage, Ocean Views in North Devon – Home 3970773

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

24 hours after booking

25% refund25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Smoking

No smoking at this property

About the owner

Jeremy R.

Calendar last updated:: 05 Apr 2024
Years listed:: 13
Based in:: United Kingdom

Languages spoken: English

Reviews

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Julie V

Haverfordwest, United Kingdom

The holiday to surpass all other holiday cottages

Sep 2016

We have just come back from a fabulous week away staying in this delightful cottage.This is a complex of holiday cottages on the site of a beautiful 14th-century farm that has been lovingly restored t… More

24 Sep 2016

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for taking the time to write in with your review. We are so pleased that Downe Cottages not only fulfilled your expectations, but exceeded them! We very much hope to see you here in the future.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Peaceful

Aug 2016

It is only a 3 for location because it is quite remote so if you want to go to the village for an evening expect to have to drive- no taxis in the village if you want a drink or two. The actual locati… More

23 Aug 2016

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Response from the owner

Dear Cathy, a belated response to your review (we are being prompted by TripAdviser to reply to all reviews!). May we begin by thanking you for the review. Obviously the location is the location. If it isn't what you had expected when you booked that is our fault in not better describing the location and we are sorry if you were disappointed with the location. The location is remote to anyone from a city but to us that remoteness is part of its charm and one of its key selling points. The location is remote and the coastline is rugged. But it is incredibly peaceful as a result and the views are sensational. That is what we try and convey when we describe the area. After twenty years we are still blown away by the tranquillity and beauty of the location. We endeavour to provide luxury cottages with everything the visitor could require and a lovely Gym and Spa so that visitors can enjoy the remoteness of the area from a base of comfort and ease. But it is still remote. We also provide a Book of the Cottage describing the best places to eat, locations to visit, things to do etc in the area. We hope that addresses any guest's feeling of isolation and not knowing what to do. Again our thanks and please accept our belated explanation. Jeremy & Lynda

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Bradders_UK

London, United Kingdom

Relaxing weekend away

Apr 2016

We stayed here over Easter and had a lovely relaxing weekend away. The cottage we stayed in, Japonica Cottage, was a perfect size for us with a young baby and had all the essential items you would nee… More

11 Apr 2016

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Response from the owner

Very belated we are responding to you review with our thanks. (TripAdvisor is urging us to respond to all reviews even if the review was written some time ago!) Your review was appreciated. Kindest regards, Jeremy & Lydna

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

annp828

Wales, United Kingdom

luxury in relaxing surroundings

Aug 2015

The cottage we stayed in was fabulous. Everything you could possibly need was provided. Beds were comfortable, it was spacious but retained the cosy feel of a Devon cottage. Having a gym, reading room… More

15 Aug 2015

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

A haven with an excellent spa

May 2013

Beautiful location, very friendly owners on site who take care to think of their guests needs. Really impresed by the spa, a very professional setup, enjoyed my hot stone massage and came back for a g… More

15 Jun 2013

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How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Jeremy (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Jeremy (the owner) before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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How do I edit my booking?

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