& Self Catering Cottages, Sidbury Nr Exeter, Sidbury, Sidmouth, EX10 0QJ, United Kingdom
#1 of 14 hotels in Sidmouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 137 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
5.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 March 2024
Virginia
United KingdomNothing to do with the accommodation but the weather could be better. Relating to the accommodation nothing to fault.
Excellent premises, spotless accommodation, friendly and welcoming proprietors. Breakfast was excellent and with different foods to choose from. Easy access to get to the hotel. Lovely for us and for our dog.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Cassia
United KingdomLovely quiet location, perfect accommodation, clean and comfortable. Wonderfully kind and helpful hosts. Couldn’t fault it.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Clive
United KingdomNothing in particular.
Stunning location, very comfortable room.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Keith
United KingdomNo draining board after washing up dishes.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Callum
United KingdomOne of the male staff I felt seemed rude to me. Whether it is because I am of a younger generation I am not sure but felt like I was being patronized which made me feel rather uncomfortable. The other member of staff was lovely and welcoming.
Its a beautiful location in Devon, The hotel is in immaculate condition with very comfortable rooms. We didn't use the BBQ or swimming pool as it was raining which we were looking forward too but Unfortunaly nothing can be done about that!. it was a beautiful hotel. Disliked · nothing
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 August 2023
Haydn
United KingdomNothing
Very high quality. Friendly and helpful owners. Excellent service
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Robin
United KingdomVery warm welcome Delightful setting Excellent breakfast
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Chris
United KingdomAmazing location and great hosts that are very accomadating. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Jean
United Kingdomnothing
we did not have breakfast. But the location was lovely
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Jean-jacques
SwitzerlandAll was good
Wonderful breakfast, nice pool, great tennis court, wonderful rooms, great hosts, good parking space
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Jonathan
United KingdomExcellent hotel in great location with great hosts. Rooms comfortable and good sized bathrooms. Food at the hotel at both dinner and breakfast was really good using good quality ingredients. An impressive buffet spread at breakfast. We were made very welcome by Stephen and Sarah and they are first class hosts, making sure that we had everything that we needed. A place to return to.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Nigel
United KingdomThere was nothing not to like - it was perfect
Wonderfully relaxing hotel in a beautiful setting, very peaceful. Very friendly hosts, who provided us with a thoroughly enjoyable evening meal, and a breakfast fit for a king!!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Margaret
United KingdomI can’t think of anything. Perhaps the price is a bit high if you have other priorities for spending. Ideal for retirees like ourselves. Stunning views in this part if Devon. Not far from the sea.
Remote but easy to find. Wonderful home cooking. It is run by a very attentive couple who made sure that our stay was fantastic. Swimming pool very clean. Wonderful hosts seem to do everything. Not at all corporate.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Geoffrey
United KingdomSlightly self-conscious becasue we were the only residents for four of our five nights, but it did mean we received a very personal service.
To provide the requested twin beds, we were given two separate rooms, each with king-size beds!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Elizabeth
United KingdomBeautiful location with amazing delicious food and welcoming staff.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2022
Alison
United KingdomThere is nothing that could have been better.
I was in the self catering unit so I didn’t have breakfast
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 13 September 2022
Marcus
United KingdomOur dinner on the first night was provided, as requested, but no evening meal was available on the second and third nights. While we did have a fully fitted kitchen, as we were on holiday, we would have preferred to have had dinner at the hotel.
The breakfast room was bright and airy, with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. As a lover of nature, there were interesting plants in the room, some I had never encountered before, and there were interesting pictures on the walls. The breakfast itself was more than ample, with several cereals to choose from, and fruits and nuts as well. When at one point my husband asked for a boiled egg he was provided with two, and when we asked for just a minimum amount of toast, we were given more than we requested - examples of the generosity of the owners throughout our stay.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Peter
SwedenReally welcoming. Very good food and the views and surroundings were fantastic.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 5 September 2022
Louise
JerseyPoor wi fi
Everything
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 4 September 2022
Peter
United KingdomNothing
Location beautiful. Restaurant lovely and evening meal fine. Pool was perfect. Owners very helpful and friendly
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 2 September 2022
Deborah
United KingdomAbsolutely everything.. I guess I wish the pool was slightly warmer, brrrr haha!
The owners were very welcoming, They went above and beyond with anything and everything. The place itself is beautiful, clean, fresh, smells so nice and even the sounds of the surroundings are adorable.. You hear peace with the odd interruption of sheep, birds and cows. I live 45 minutes away.. I definitely found my bolt hole 🤗!!!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Bruce
AustraliaThe wifi was a bit spotty and didn't seem to work in our room, but that's just a first world problem!
What a beautiful spot. We enjoyed the whole experience from the owners welcome, beautiful well appointed room, fantastic dinner and breakfast. Steve & Sarah couldn't do enough to make us feel welcome. I wish we could spend more time in this wonderful place.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 22 August 2022
Simpson
United KingdomVery friendly welcome. Best nights sleep ever followed by an amazing breakfast using the finest ingredients.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 16 August 2022
Lynne
United KingdomWe certainly didn't like having to return to the big city!
A variety of foods were presented buffet style at breakfast. A cooked breakfast could also be ordered and was brought to the table. The dining room was spacious and delightfully decorated with views out to the garden and surrounding countryside. Everywhere was beautifully decorated and gave a comfortable and relaxed feel. The hotel is in a wonderful location. We were upgraded to The Diary one of the self catering cottages as it provided a cooler room during the heatwave.
Stayed in August 2022
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