Choice Cottages Reviews 224

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Considering 37 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent location, often highlighting its proximity to beaches, walking paths, and local amenities, making it ideal for various activities. Many also commend the well-equipped facilities, noting the cleanliness and comfort of the accommodations, including kitchens, hot tubs, and private gardens. The staff and hosts are frequently mentioned for their helpfulness and welcoming nature, contributing to a pleasant stay. However, some people were dissatisfied with the cleanliness and condition of certain properties, citing issues like dirty dishes, missing basic cooking necessities, mold, and general neglect. These reviewers also mentioned that some issues raised with property management were not fully addressed.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place to stay, well designed interiors to make the most of the space - coastal theme. Kitchen very well equipped for self caterial. Great restarants nearby. Location right next to the Tarka Wa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely cottage. Clean and with all the facilities you need. Private little garden with table & chairs & barbecue. Seating area too. Great location near the beach and Croyde itself. Highly recommend... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thatchers hideaway is a great place to stay, really close everything and some of the best beaches around. The house was well equipped and clean. We appreciated all the info on arrival and ea... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a lovely stay at Norma's Cottage during the August bank holiday. The house is absolutely gorgeous, very comfortable, has a cute little garden and a great bath! It is equipped with everything o... See more

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Quality Self Catering Holiday Cottages | Holiday Home Letting Agent | Devon - Croyde - Woolacombe - Braunton - Saunton - Coastal and Country


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

224 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, well equipped chalet

Excellent well equipped chalet perfect for two people and a dog. Chalet decorated to a high standard and well located for the beach, pubs and restaurants. Would definitely book again

4 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely cottage

This was a very comfortable cottage perfect for 4 of us. We had everything we needed and the house was beautifully clean. It was a really quick walk into Croyde.

1 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very comfortable cottage in a great…

Very comfortable cottage in a great location. Well equipped and superb kitchen and shower. Good garden for the dog.Parking a bonus. Made good use of Putsborough beach parking pass.Excellent food in the Rock Inn.

27 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic cottage in the perfect…

Fantastic cottage in the perfect location - would love to come again

17 November 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Thank you so much for the lovely review and the 5 stars. I’m really glad you enjoyed the cottage and found the location spot on for your stay. It’s great to hear you’d love to come again. You’re always welcome back and I’d be very happy to host you anytime.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a perfect find!

What a perfect find! Great location in Ilfracombe to reach the beach and all amenities. Parking available specifically for the apartment. Wonderful hosts who provided a warm welcome.

11 October 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the location and your stay, and we really appreciate your kind words about our hospitality.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Read this before booking with Choice Cottages

Please be very aware that they do not update details of properties. The pictures(which looked amazing) and description of the property we stayed at were probably valid when taken many years ago but were very different to what was on offer after many years of being rented out.

Within an hour of arriving at our accommodation we were very disappointed. The property was dirty, damp and moldy. The basic necessities for cooking were missing or not working, no oven gloves and only one very dirty tea towel provided.
Also the outside patio furniture and barbecue was old, broken and rusty.
When I raised these issues with the property manager the first issue was address but the other completely ignored.
As a family that normally goes out all day then returns at teatime to cook and spend the evening outside on the patio at property we could not do this resulting in significant extra expense to ourselves to eat out

Also be very aware of the terms and conditions you are signing
When we complained (i will give anyone the chance to put right a mistake) they then referred to these to get themselves out of any responsibility for what they had sold us, and it states only £100 as maximum compensation which is a joke when you've paid thousands of pounds to rent a property

Our annual family holiday which we looked forward to every year was far from perfect as it normally is.

We will NEVER be using Choice Cottages again due to their complete lack any any customer care.

UPDATE
after their response where they have again tried to dismiss responsibility.
The property was not suffering from general wear and tear (that you expect and accept) it was suffering from long term neglect by owner
The property manager did sort out the first issue by sending out a cleaner the following day, (but the property should have been cleaned between guests properly, bins where not emptied and and carpet was covered in dog hair) but he then didn't respond or reply to the other issues raised and you specifically quote not to contact choice cottages during your stay but to liaise with the property manager so yes we could only bring them to your attention on your feedback form after our stay.

It impacted our stay because we couldn't use the kitchen to cook proper meals (which we normally do) so had an added expense of eating out and buying takeaways which we expected some compensation for as the cottages on your website was listed with a fully equipped and functioning kitchen which it did not have.

We have been hiring out a cottage every summer within Cornwall & Devon for over 20 years and this is the first time we used choice cottages and the first time we have ever had to complain.

25 July 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay. We are very sorry to learn that the property did not meet your expectations. Regrettably, the issues you describe were only brought to our attention after your departure, which unfortunately meant we were unable to assist or implement any remedial actions during your stay.

We understand that you raised certain concerns directly with the property manager during your visit. Please note that the property manager is appointed and contracted directly by the property owner, and not by Choice Cottages. Nonetheless, we understand that a cleaner was promptly sent to the property to assist at the time.

Choice Cottages takes all feedback seriously and we work closely with property owners to ensure that property listings are accurately maintained and regularly updated. While we make every effort to uphold high standards, some natural wear and tear can occur between inspections, and we sincerely regret that this appears to have impacted your experience.

Your comments have been shared with both the property owner and our quality assurance team for further review. We will also be reassessing the listing to ensure that it continues to provide an accurate representation of the property and its amenities.

We regret that your holiday did not meet the standards you expected, and we appreciate your feedback, which helps us continue to improve the experience for all of our guests.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Stay at Secret Garden Croyde

The accommodation was excellent. The property was furnished to a high standard and the location was great midway between the village and beach meant it was just a short walk, via a path to both. On the downside the internet was a little flaky and as this appeared to be the source for the TV it did make both the TV and general internet access a little unreliable.

22 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always an efficient service from Choice…

Always an efficient service from Choice Cottages

8 September 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you consistently find our service efficient. We truly value your support and look forward to welcoming you back with Choice Cottages again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great place to stay

Great place to stay, well designed interiors to make the most of the space - coastal theme. Kitchen very well equipped for self caterial. Great restarants nearby. Location right next to the Tarka Way was perfect for our cycling adventures, with great bike storage in the outbuilding on the bike hangers. Location was so peaceful, wonderful for walks and beach times.
A cosy place either in summer or winter.
Hosts very responsive.

25 August 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Thank you so much for your kind words, Richard. We’re delighted you enjoyed the interiors, peaceful location, and the easy access to the Tarka Trail for your cycling adventures. It’s great to hear the kitchen and bike storage worked well for you, and that you found the cottage cosy in every season. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect stay at beautiful home!

We had a lovely stay at Norma's Cottage during the August bank holiday. The house is absolutely gorgeous, very comfortable, has a cute little garden and a great bath! It is equipped with everything one could need for a 5 day stay, including lots of kitchen equipment. It was very quiet so we slept really well! The final touch was arriving to lovely breakfast for the morning after, scones and cream and jam and milk in the fridge, also french press coffee. That made our day!
We also really enjoyed reading about the history of the house and the property manager was very helpful at answering all our questions straight away.

22 August 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Thank you so much for your glowing 5-star review. We’re thrilled you had such a perfect stay at Norma’s Cottage over the bank holiday. It’s wonderful to hear you found the cottage so comfortable and well-equipped, and that the little touches like the garden, the bath, and the welcome treats made your visit extra special. We’re also delighted you enjoyed learning about the history of the house and found the property manager responsive and helpful. Your kind words mean a lot, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great little cottage

We loved staying at the little cottage in Ilfracombe. Location was great for access to the beaches and the wedding venue. Great communication from Choice Cottages though we didn't have any issues.

18 August 2025
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Reply from Choice Cottages

Thank you so much for your 5-star review. We’re delighted you had such a lovely stay and enjoyed the cottage. It’s always wonderful to hear that guests appreciate both the home and the experience, and your kind feedback means a lot.

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