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stay with us at Great Eckworthy

Hear about how others found their stay with us at Great Eckworthy

We want to make sure that each and very guest that stays with us has a fantastic holiday. We’ve popped some of the most recent comments from our guest book below for you to have a read through, or you can take a look at our Classic Cottages or Google reviews by clicking the button.

The first cottage we’ve ever returned to having been with Classic Cottages for 20 years. NOT disappointed & would come again. Hosts Anna & Chris are amazing, such a wonderful & relaxing environment. Farmers Arms & Black River – perfect. Thank you Chris & Anna for making us feel so welcome, for sharing your knowledge of the area & the informative welcome pack. Going home rested & relaxed. xx
Gary & Emma East – The Granary – Sussex Sep 24
Excellent property maintained at a very high standard with quality fixtures, fittings and furniture. Hosts extremely welcoming and attentive. Conveniently located to visit sights on North Devon coast. Very relaxing stay.
Ken & Ali – The Cottage – Sussex Sep 24
Could not have asked for a better get away. Chris and Anna could not have been more accommodation . This cottage is full of everything you could ever need and truly is a home away from home. We will be back. xxx
Mitch & Katie – The Cottage – Oxfordshire Sep 2024
Beautiful cottage and wonderfully friendly hosts. A perfect place to relax over Bank Holiday . Anna & Chris have really blown us away with every detail and we can’t thank them enough. Can’t wait to be back.
Rhiane & Nathan – The Granary – Birmingham Aug 2024
The Cottage totally exceeded our expectations. The property is finished to a very spec and everything is as described – only better! I am looking forward to booking again and enjoying all the facilities this property offers !
Katrina and Andrew – The Cottage – Aug24
Anybody looking for the perfect property, in a great location, beautifully decorated, great amenities and fantastic hosts this is the place for you! Our stay at the Barn at Great Eckworthy could not have been any better and can’t recommend this place and the hosts enough!
Thomas Moszczynski -The Barn – Berkshire Aug 24
Anna and Chris were very helpful and very informative from the point of booking The Granary. We had a brilliant peaceful 14 days. A fabulous place to stay with wonderful facilities and plenty of areas inside and out to read our many books! We will definitely recommend and will look forward to returning.
Stephen & Jill – The Granary – Somerset Aug 24
What a lovely Cottage in a very peaceful beautiful location. Just perfect for relaxing and chilling. Anna & Chris are lovely and about should you need anything and very knowledgeable about the area. The cottage does have everything you need and if it doesn’t they will get it for you. Outside area is well presented and the hidden/ private Hot Tub is fabulous. Dog friendly with some very lovely little walks around the fields near the property. These are well maintained and there are seats to rest and take the amazing vista in. Although there are other cottages it is very private. Definitely recommend these cottages! Hopefully we will be back.
Jason & Val – The Cottage – Lancashire Aug 24
Our visit to Great Ecworthy, The Cottage, was fantastic. All aspects of the accommodation were exceptional, beautiful bedding, furnishings, cutlery, crockery. Fabulous outdoor facilities, furniture, jacuzzi, towels, robes. The cleanliness is second to none. It’s delightful to visit a cottage where you can truly relax in sheer comfort and indulgence. The outdoors offer picturesque views and birdsong. A truly stunning cottage. This was our second visit this year, we stayed in The Barn in May, which led us to booking two weeks in August of this year. Great owners, professional, helpful, thoughtful. This is 5* accommodation, a rare find, a delight.
Mark, Cheryl and Arty the dog – The Barn – Lancashire Aug 24
We loved our stay at The Barn. It was in a lovely quiet, picturesque spot, yet not far from the excitement of the waves. The cottage is beautiful; stylishly decorated and excellently kitted out with everything you could need. The private outside space (next to fields) is great for relaxing with a book, enjoying the hot tub or eating an alfresco meal. Fantastic holiday let.
Brooks family – The Barn – Oxfordshire Aug 24
The Barn was above our expectations. The furnishing is very beautiful, the beds are very comfortable. The hottub makes you feel at a luxurious holiday. From the Barn you can easily reach the beautiful coast of Devon and north Cornwall , and enjoy the beach or hike the Southwest coast path. The roads are challenging, it makes you unwind ( you can’t hurry). Our dogs also had a very nice time, the garden has fences, so they can walk freely. They can run in the field nearby. The owners are very very friendly. It was a very nice holiday!!
Mrs Jet Van Domselaar and family – The Barn – Holland Aug 24
This property is absolutely superb best we’ve ever rented The hosts are lovely and the area is beautifully peaceful and quiet The proximity to all North Devon has to offer makes this place somewhere special to stay
Mr Vernon – The Barn – Hampshire August 24
We loved our stay at The Barn. It was in a lovely quiet, picturesque spot, yet not far from the excitement of the waves! The cottage is beautiful; stylishly decorated and excellently kitted out with everything you could need. The private outside space (next to fields) is great for relaxing with a book, enjoying the hot tub or eating an alfresco meal. Fantastic holiday let.
James & Matthew – The Cottage – Essex Aug 24
Anna and Chris were wonderful hosts they answered any questions we had and were incredibly friendly The granary lived up to our expectations and was a wonderful weekend getaway Would 100% recommend
Kieran & Shannon – The Granary – Staffordshire Aug 24
We just completed an incredible stay at Great Eckworthy cottages in the 6 sleeper with our family from the US and UK and our fur baby Well before our arrival, Anna contacted me with recommendations of the surrounding areas, which really helped us plan our visit in advance. Upon arriving, we were enthusiastically greeted by Chris and Anna, who gave us a very warm welcome and a tour of the beautiful cottage. They also left a tray of fresh local eggs, coffee, and milk with a handwritten welcome note. This was a lovely personal touch, which was greatly appreciated The cottage itself was impeccable. It was very pet friendly and had a fully enclosed backyard for our fur baby to roam freely. We had 3 good-sized rooms and bathrooms , a lovely, spacious living and dining room and a fully spec’d kitchen. The cottage contained everything we needed over the weekend, including dog throws and bowls, games, books, and the softest gowns that we wouldn’t even find in a luxury hotel. We especially loved the hot tub and the fact that the hosts refilled it on the second day of our stay. During our stay, we made the most of the recommendations given to us by Anna. We did a walk in Hartland Quay and had gorgeous dinners at the Black River Inn and the Royal George Inn in Appledore. It was an all round amazing, good-for-the soul stay, and we already can’t wait to return. A huge thank you to Chris and Anna.
Prinola & Darion Greater – London – The Barn – July 24
Such a delightful cottage perfect for a couple’s getaway. Anna and Chris have done a fantastic job in creating a lovely warm and cosy space with quality furnishings, kitchen equipment and toiletries. It was a chilly July afternoon when we arrived and the wood burner had been thoughtfully lit for us. The hot tub is a treat at the end of the day. The decking area is a relaxing area for a morning coffee while admiring the stunning hanging baskets and pots prepared by Anna. Lots of information provided for the local area and things to do. (Cycle on the Tarka Trail recommended). They are very keen to make your stay as enjoyable as possible and always available to help but not intrusively so. Recommended if you want a peaceful stay in lovely surroundings.
Justin & Jane Oxfordshire – The Cottage – July 24
Absolutely stunning cottage and lovely welcome from Anna & Chris. Had a wonderful three days here but the highlight was hiring cycles and doing the Tarka Trial south route. Wonderful cavery at The Royal Hotel in Bideford on Sunday. Would certainly recommend this cottage.
Phil & Dawn Leicestershire – The Cottage – July 24
A fantastic holiday and place. Sully loved it for his 1st holiday. Chris & Anna are the perfect hosts. The setting is lovely and a credit to them
Colin & Sue Warwickshire -The Cottage – July 24
Very easy to book and cottage exactly as advertised.. hosts are extremely friendly and helpful. The info supplied about the area allowed us to plan well ahead of the visit for a more enjoyable holiday. All in all, a fantastic holiday.. would recommend.
Mick & Ann – The Granary – Hampshire July 24
What a beautiful place! We’ve had a lovely week here. Everything is just perfect. Thank you for all of your thoughtfulness.
Justin & Jane – The Cottage – Oxfordshire July 24
What a beautiful cottage, perfect for a couple looking for a relaxing and peaceful break. Lovely location and outside space, the interior decoration is gorgeous and this cottage had everything we needed (even an umbrella, which unfortunately we did need!) Hosts Anna and Chris were so helpful and sent us lots of information on the local area so that we could plan ahead and book restaurants etc. We look forward to returning soon!
Barrett & Victoria – The Granary – Herefordshire July 24
Lovely location, cottage superb, hosts very friendly. Great stay.
T & S – The Cottage – Gloucester July 24
Forget the rest.This is definitely the best cottage we have rented.
Ian & Mandy – The Granary – Norfolk June 24
The cottage is immaculate and superbly furnished. It is a short drive from the local inn which was friendly and the hub of the community. The beaches are lovely in north Devon and plenty are dog friendly. We had a great time and thank Anna & Chris
Andrew & Sharon – The Cottage – Cotswolds June 24
The barn was just lovely, in immaculate condition and so well equipped we couldn’t think of anything more we could possibly have wanted/needed. The location is good, and the setting idyllic. The hot tub was welcome after a day walking. A great experience.
Graham & Kate – The Barn – France June 24
Anna is lovely and a fabulous communicator. The Granary was just perfect and beautifully decorated. Enjoyed the hot tub and explored the local area which was great. Highly recommended
Karyn & Jan – The Granary – London June 24
Anna and Chris are perfect hosts as is their very stylish Granary. Everything you need is there for a short break or a longer holiday. North Devon is great lots to do and see.
Colin & Aly – The Granary – Devon June 24
The most amazing little cottage. What a great find, you’ve really thought of everything. We had wall to wall sunshine so it was heavenly. Sandymouth beach is stunning. We spent the whole day there and walked to Bude. 5* xx
Mr & Mrs Adams – The Cottage – Leicestershire June 24
A wonderful week – The Barn is so beautiful and cosy Loved all the special finishing touches From bird watching in the garden to exploring the area we had a wonderful time Thank you xx
Helen Ed Julie Sam & Layla – The Barn – Hampshire May 24
Simply perfect. We travelled together as a family of three couples, so having three superking bedrooms with three shower/bathrooms was ideal for us and exactly what we wanted when considering accommodation in Devon. The property is just as described on the website and very well looked after. It is spotlessly clean and well equipped with tasteful furnishings and extra little touches which make it a special place to stay. The outside space has a hot tub and sunloungers, with a dining table and chairs – perfect for alfresco relaxing. We had beautiful weather in mid May yet had the added benefit of the logburner for chilly evenings. Anna and Chris are really welcoming whilst giving their guests complete privacy. We all loved The Barn at Great Eckworthy and can’t wait to return – it is simply perfect for us and ticks all our boxes.
Nicki Craven and family – The Barn – Hampshire May 24
We had a fantastic 4 night break in the Granary, Great Eckworthy. Anna and Chris gave us a lovely, warm welcome on our arrival and showed us around the property and where to find everything. The attention to detail such as fresh flowers on the window sill and table, the welcome tray with farm eggs and scones, clotted cream etc, and even a map of the local area and tide timetable showed how much care has gone into making this the perfect holiday getaway. The bed was very comfortable, the toiletries were all local and eco friendly and the large dressing room gave us plenty of space. A super property hosted by lovely owners – thank you so much Anna and Chris.
Mr & Mrs Pickup – The Granary – Gloucester May 24
Thank you once again for a lovely holiday. Chris and Anna you have gone above and beyond.
Mitch & Charlotte – The Cottage – North Somerset May 24
A perfect last-minute holiday – Just one wish – More time. What a wonderful place to stay with perfect hosts. Thank you
Paul & Victoria – The Granary – Vale of Glamorgan May 24
Our second time here just as relaxing and enjoyable as the first. Thanks to the sterling effects of Anna & Chris. Our thanks to them both.
Ivan & Sue – The Cottage – Somerset May 24
Best last minute holiday ever. Anna & Chris are really welcoming, lovely welcome pack. This cottage has set the standard for us for future holidays. Thank you so much.
Ian & Jane – The Granary – Gloucester – May 24
Thanks for an enjoyable & very comfortable stay. Good to have breakfast on the decking in the sunshine. Great location for RHS Rosemoor, Hartland Abbey, Bude and all it’s beaches.
Nigel & Jane – The Cottage – Cheshire – May 24
The Granary was beautifully decorated and spotless. Particularly enjoyed having a dressing room and watching the little birds around the property. We had a very relaxing stay.
Mr & Mrs Smith – The Granary – Wiltshire May 24
Wow! We were greeted with a lovely warm welcome from the Owners, Anna and Chris. The property is impeccable, spotlessly clean and beautifully presented. Provided with gorgeous linens, comfortable beds and luxurious toiletries. The owners provide a wealth of information for guests, sharing details of local events taking place during your stay. We wouldn’t hesitate to visit again!
Lisa & Martin – The Barn – Cornwall May 24
Anna and Chris made us feel extremely welcome. The house was immaculate and wonderfully furnished. We had a really lovely time visiting all the local villages and relaxing in the evening with a dip in the jacuzzi. We have booked to go back next year.
Aileen & Michael – The Barn – Wiltshire May 24
Gorgeous property, so cosy & comfortable, it really is a credit to you Anna & Chris. Absolutely everything has been thought of and all those extra touches made for a wonderful relaxing stay. Thank you both.
Lisa & Martin – The Granary – Cornwall May 24
We loved every moment Great Eckworthy allowed. Perfect accommodation for three couples who want privacy, exceptional accommodation in and outdoor, with five star attention to detail. Many thanks from all of us.
Cheryl, Mark, Ben, Zoe, Tim & Lucy – The Barn – Lancashire & Bristol May 24
Thankyou so much to Anna and Chris. We had a wonderful week. The cottage was simply stunning, luxuriously furnished and equipped. Located in a beautiful, tranquil valley. For us the urge to check to check the news, the phone and emails totally disappeared, instead the hard choices were whether to take a pre-dinner stroll or have another dip in the hot tub. We stayed in The Barn which sleeps six. Immaculate. Three stunning bedrooms, each with it’s own bathroom. Gorgeous views and utter peace. Anna and Chris sent us information about the area in advance so that we could book restaurants and think about places to visit. They welcomed us warmly, were available if needed but not remotely intrusive. By the time we left, it honestly felt as if we were leaving friends. If you need somewhere to recharge your batteries, this is the place! Heaps to do locally, but if like us, you might find that relaxing in and around the fabulous house is enough.
Ginny & David – The Cottage – Hertfordshire May 24
Thank you, Anna & Chris, for a fabulous stay at The Granary. The attention to detail is second to none. This is by far the most luxurious holiday home we have stayed in. A real escape from the everyday.
Lisa & David – The Granary – Stafford April 24
I had the most wonderful stay. The peace and quiet was exactly what I needed. It is so tranquil and relaxing, and I will definitely be coming back. Thank you for the most amazing break.
N Rodham – The Granary – Weston S Mare April 24
What a beautiful cottage! Anna and Chris have thought of everything to make our stay magical. You have been great hosts; nothing is too much and very friendly. Thank you so much.
Katie & Gav – The Granary -Cornwall April 24
Anna and Chris were prefect hosts. The Granary is a wonderful home in the North Devon countryside. The space is beautifully designed and functions really well. We particularly loved the hot tub and the log burner – both great for a winters evening. Whilst we were working remotely so did not get the chance to spend as much time in the local area, what we saw and did was great. Recommend to all!
Yan & Lisa -The Granary – Greenwich Feb 24
The Barn is lovely, comfy, well appointed house with every amenity. It was a pleasure to stay at. Chris and Anna made us more than welcome. I would thoroughly recommend.
Alyson & Richard – The Barn Falmouth Feb 24
Thank you to our hosts for a fabulous New Year Break. The house was immaculate and very comfortable for 6 adults. The views from the cottage of the countryside were superb.
Jackie & David Cousins – The Barn – Buckinghamshire Jan 24
Wow! 5* We would highly recommend a stay at this property. We loved: The warm welcome from the hosts The thoughtful hamper with high quality extras, many locally sourced. The accommodation with a pre-lite fire on arrival for that truly warm welcome. The Cottage was spotlessly clean and had all that we needed for a cosy stay over the Christmas period, including wonderful Christmas decorations. The birds and the views are beautiful. The hot tub was such a treat. Fabulous hosts, friendly, helpful and so kind. What’s not to like? The only downfall was, we had to leave.
Bradley & Julie – The Cottage – Dorset Dec 23
Our stay at The Barn in Great Eckworthy through Classic Cottages was nothing short of enchanting. From the warm welcome by hosts Anna and Chris to the charming tour upon arrival, their hospitality created a welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home. Despite a minor mishap with our Yorkshire terrier Tolby, Anna and Chris handled the situation with admirable patience, showcasing their dedication to ensuring a pleasant stay. The cottage itself, with its classic charm, was a cozy retreat that perfectly complemented the picturesque surroundings of Great Eckworthy. One highlight of our stay was indulging in the hot tub underneath the starlit sky. It added a touch of magic to our evenings, turning a simple soak into a truly celestial experience. Classic Cottages, coupled with the unique charm of The Barn, provided the perfect backdrop for relaxation and creating lasting memories. In summary, we wholeheartedly recommend Classic Cottages and The Barn for those seeking a comfortable and welcoming getaway. Anna and Chris’s exceptional hospitality, combined with the starlit hot tub experience, made our stay truly unforgettable. We eagerly anticipate our next visit for another round of relaxation and stargazing.
Adam & Jennifer – The Barn – Reading Sep 23