Guest Accommodation

 

• A lovely return visit to show (our younger baby) what a gem we've found! (Our older son) loved the "choo choos"!  We love the area and hope to return again next year.  (Parents with 2 under 2s staying in October 2017)

• We had a great stopover here.  You made us so welcome.  We look forward to a return visit soon.  Thanks for your help.  (Couple staying in August 2017)

• It was fantastic to be in clean, warm, comfortable surroundings and to have an accessible (shower) room to use. (2 friends staying in August 2017, one of whom has mobility issues and appreciated the use of the shower chair we made available to her.)

• This has been a perfect base for our week performing at Sidmouth Folk Week.  We have felt at home from the moment we walked in the door.  (Return visit for a pair of Morris Dancers staying in August 2017)

• Staying has been a super

       Time - plenty of donkey visits

       Making the most of

       A peaceful haven, so

       Restful and relaxing

       You have been excellent hosts

       'Seeing to every detail.

               Thank you for a fantastic stay. (Couple staying in July 2017)

• We had a lovely stay, thank you.  (Mum and two children staying in July 2017)

• An incredibly enjoyable visit.  Many thanks for all your help.  (Couple staying in July 2017)

• Excellent stay. A big thank you for making our one night stop perfect.  Comfortable and fab views (Mother and daughter breaking their journey home from a Cornish holiday in July 2017).

• A brief but very comfortable stay.  Thank you Becky - feeling relaxed. (Couple staying in June 2017)

• What a beautiful apartment in a rural idyll and such an easy but sincere welcome. Ta!  We will return; if we may ... (family staying in June 2017) 

• We had a lovely time. Thank you so much for being so friendly and helpful.  Lovely view and brilliant hospitality. (family with 3 adults, child and baby staying in late May 2017).

• Another lovely stay!  Comfortable accommodation and superb breakfast.  Thank you for everything, Becky.  (3 sisters on a return visit in May 2017)

• A lovely place to stay - Becky was very accommodating.  (3 friends staying in May 2017)

• Thank you for another super stay - Spring is here ... and the sun too!  Hope to see you in the summer.  (Couple on a return visit in late March/early April 2017)

• Another lovely time here.  Thank you.  So well looked after.  Do hope we can come again.  Lovely walks by the river. (Couple on a return visit in March 2017)

• We had a great stay.  Comfy room and lovely landlady.  (Family with two children staying in January 2017)

• Super stay - enjoyed yummy food at the Golden Lion in the Village, Otter Nurseries Garden Centre and the Rickshaw Express chinese and fish and chips (in Newton Poppleford).  Many thanks.  (Couple on a return visit in November 2016)

• Brief but lovely. Ideal, peaceful place to stay for a visit to see family.  Excellent facilities and a lovely welcome.  Thanks so much Becky and David. (Couple staying in September 2016)

• Had marvellous 6 days in glorious late summer sunshine.  Real quality, comfortable accommodation.  Becky was very helpful and friendly.  Excellent centre: did a number of excellent coastal paths and other walks.  (Couple staying in September 2016)

• A wonderful find!  We had a lovely stay here - very good value for what you get.  Ideal for our baby and lovely little touches.  Hope  to come again with number 2!  (couple with 9 month old and bump visiting in September 2016)

• Comfortable to stay.  Close to a lot of interesting places.  Fascinating small town that creates great memories.  Becky was very kind and helpful.  Many facilities available like home.  Lounge room is a bit hot in the afternoon in summer but it is beautiful otherwise.  Jacob's Ladder (at Sidmouth) and the beach (at Exmouth) is a treasure (sic.)  So is the soon disappearing A La Ronde.  Thanks, Becky.  (Chinese couple and sister staying for a week in late August/early September 2016.  They also drew some lovely sketches in our visitor's book and presented me with a poem in Chinese calligraphy!)

• We enjoyed the week in Tipton, Ottery St. Mary, Sidmouth etc. and the evenings in your garden very much.  Thank you. (German couple staying in August 2016)

• A lovely break; everything we could ask for with lots of thoughtful "extra touches" - nappy bin and baby wash!  Thanks.  (Couple with young baby staying for their first family holiday in August 2016)

• We have been coming to Sidmouth for 10 years - this is definitely the best place we've stayed in!  Many thanks.  (Couple staying in August 2016)

• Lovely time staying here - perfect for our family and plenty to occupy a child! (Couple and 6 year old staying in August 2016)

• A delightful host - disabled friendly venue that has made the holiday so easy to organise - we've loved it. (A mother and adult daughter who appreciated our level access shower and shower chair we provided: staying in August 2016)

• A lovely first visit - clean, comfortable, relaxing, friendly and well equipped.  We have really enjoyed our stay here and look forward to visiting again.  (Couple staying in July 2016)

• Enjoyed the peace and tranquility. Thank you. (Couple staying in July 2016)

• What a heavenly view!  Thank you for a lovely and most comfortable stay.  (Single woman staying for work in July 2016)

• We've had a nice, relaxing week in this beautiful part of the country and have enjoyed staying in this lovely accommodation with such a wonderful view.  (Couple staying in June 2016)

• Another enjoyable stay.  A unique bed and breakfast - very comfortable, peaceful and a lovely setting.  We had everything we needed here.  We hope to be back soon.  Thank you Becky.  (Couple on a return visit in June 2016)

• Lovely peaceful and relaxing stay.  Hopefully be back if we are visiting family in the area again :) (Couple with baby visiting in June 2016)

• Another very enjoyable stay, thank you.  Hope to see you next year.  (Couple staying in June 2016)

• Fantastic self-catering accommodation - perfect for our family.  Lovely hosts - really helpful/friendly. Beautiful location and great weather to match!  :) Couldn't ask for more!  (Couple with toddler and baby staying in May/June 2016)

• Beautiful accommodation! Wish we could stay longer.  Owners couldn't do enough and so helpful - can't wait to stay again :) (Couple with 8 and 10 year old sons staying in May 2016)

• Our first stay here in Tipton St. John.  This is a perfect place to stay and Becky is a fantastic host.  We will definitely be back to stay again!  Thank you.  (Couple with 4 year old son staying in May 2016) 

• Excellent as always.  (A couple on a return visit in April 2016)

• It was lovely holidays for us in your house.  You were a very nice hostess.  All was perfect and we would like to come back if we would have to go back to England in the future.  (French family with two teenage children staying in April 2016)

• Wonderful accommodation, far beyond our expectations.  Lovely breakfast and Becky and David are very kind.  (Couple staying in March 2016)

• Totally delightful place to stay - thoroughly enjoyed it.  Spacious accommodation, comfy beds and delish brekkie!  Thanks :)  (2 Australians staying over Christmas 2015, meeting up with relatives locally)

• Delighted with my choice of accommodation - unfortunately for one night only.  Spacious and comfortable.  Very friendly and helpful owners.  (Couple staying in November 2015)

• Great accommodation, superb views and owners are very welcoming.  Really enjoyed our stay and would love to visit again.  (3 men (one family) working locally in October/November 2015)

• Lovely accommodation with beautiful views.  Such a treat to have toys for the kids too.  Breakfast yummy!  Thank you. (Family with two under 4s staying in September 2015)

• Lovely, clean and spacious accommodation in a delightful part of south England.  Thanks for a lovely stay.  (Couple staying in September 2015)

• What a wonderful stay - we had a fabulous 4 days!  And hope to be back again some day...Special thanks for the excellent breakfast!  (Couple from Germany staying in September 2015)

• Many thanks for a lovely stay - nice and peaceful.  Great night's sleep both nights.  Thanks for use of garage for our motorbike.  First class hospitality. (Couple on a motorbike touring holiday in September 2015)

• Thank you for a lovely stay.  We wish we could stay longer.  Beautiful place with a fab breakfast.  Feels like home.  Hopefully be back again one day.  (My son) would like to bring daddy here too :) (Toddler, Mum and friend staying just one night in September 2015)

• Thank you for a lovely stay in your superb accommodation.  Very well appointed.  We would definitely stay here again if in the area.  (Couple staying in September 2015)

• Immaculate, comfortable, spacious accommodation - perfect for our needs.  Thank you.  We are only sorry we couldn't stay longer.  (Couple with baby staying in September 2015)

• A very satisfactory stay with clean and very spacious accommodation, with Becky as a very attentive hostess.  Thank you so much.  (Couple staying in September 2015)

• A lovely stay in your beautiful home - thank you very much. We really enjoyed ourselves!! (Couple and 9 year old son staying in August 2015)

• Lovely cottage and great location.  Really enjoyed our stay despite the weather (a lot of rain!) (Mum and 11 year-old daughter staying in August 2015)

• Beautiful views from a lovely lounge/diner.  Great to have access to the trampoline for our young children.  Very peaceful and relaxing holiday.  (Family with two children (aged 6 & 9 years) staying in August 2015)

• Lovely accommodation; very comfortable bed; welcoming host.  Thanks!  (Family staying in August 2015)

• "Far from the madding crowd".  Peaceful bliss!  So nice to have a lounge with a super view a well as a spacious bedroom with great comfort!  Besides that, a healthy breakfast with a difference, making St. Mary's so original - unequalled anywhere! A dream place to stay!  (Couple staying for a second time with us, in August 2015)

• Great view; spacious, comfy bed.  Thanks for all the games and toys for (our son) on rainiy days! (Family staying in July 2015)

• We had a superb overnight stay.  Didn't want for anything.  Thanks.  (Family staying in July 2015)

• Lovely stay.  Great view.  Didn't turn the tv on once! (Couple staying for 5 nights in July 2015)

• Thanks for making our stay so comfortable.  Fabulous accommodation and we'll miss your wonderful view.  (Couple staying in July 2015)

• Thanks for an amazing time - fantastic home, location and hostess.  We couldn't recommend higher!  (Couple and their baby staying in June 2015)

• Our third visit - says it all!  The perfect place for relaxing and recharging ... and Becky, you are the perfect hostess.  Thank you. (Couple staying in June 2015: increasing visit lengths each time they come!)

• Excellent! Thank you.  (Couple staying in June 2015 who used to run a Guesthouse!)

• Thank you so much for a lovely stay.  Perfect location, glorious views and what peace.  Our every need WAS catered for by our welcoming host.  (Couple staying in June 2015)

• Fantastic accommodation, with so much space! A really relaxing stay - the bed was super comfy!  We will definitely recommend to family and friends and hope to be back again! (Couple with 3 year old daughter staying in June 2015)

• Thank you, Becky - wonderful B & B; fantastic views; lovely spacious accommodation; very relaxing; everything you could possibly need.  Good base to use to see surrounding areas. (Couple staying in June 2015)

• Really enjoyed our weekend: it was very homely and the accommodation was excellent.  Thank you, Becky, for making us welcome - we will be back.  (Couple staying in May 2015)

• Excellent accommodation, very clean; great attention to detail.  Becky very friendly and helpful.  As for the view - wow!  Sad to leave it behind.  (Couple staying in May 2015)

• Thanks for a very easy stay.  So nice to eat locally and live gently.  (Couple staying in May 2015, visiting a relative in Sidmouth)

• Very high standard of accommodation.  Beautiful views, especially in the evening with the sunset and illuminated church.  Becky was extrememly helpful and most pleasant.  (Next time I will bring my guitar!)  (Couple staying in May 2015)

• Great neat cottage (sic).  Cleaned to the highest standards with all major facilites.  Great scenic views from the living room.  Becky was great!  (Couple staying in May 2015)

• Excellent!  (Couple staying in May 2015)

• Our third lovely stay.  Very comfortable as always.  Everything we needed - lovely compote! (Couple staying for their 3rd visit whilst visiting local relatives in May 2015)

• Lovely accommodation: spacious, amazing views and everything provided.  We really relaxed and enjoyed our few days - would love to come back.  (Couple staying for a walking break in April 2015)

• Just amazing! Every need catered for.  We had a great stay.  Thank you, Becky, for your warm hospitality.  We will be back! (Couple staying in April 2015)

• Thank you for a lovely stay.  Very clean, with amazing views!  (A couple staying in April 2015)

• Day 1 of our East Devon Way walk.  Lovely warm welcome, idyllic location.  Highly recommend to all.  A Walkers' Paradise. (2 friends who walked here as just a 1 mile deviation from the East Devon Way in April 2015)

• Becky was so welcoming and accommodated our young daughter.  Lovely touches, very personal.  Amazing breakfast.  So clean and amazing views. Will recommend and hope to come back soon. (Couple staying with their 18 month old daughter in April 2015.)

• Comfortable surroundings, peaceful environment and great host - thank you.  A welcome break! (couple staying with their 20 month old daughter in April 2015)

• Thank you very much and I really enjoyed bouncing on the trampoline and thank you for having us!  (6 year old staying with her little sister and parents in April 2015)

• Once again we've had an enjoyable stay.  Thanks for everything Becky!  (Sisters on a return visist in March 2015)

• A wonderful place to rest after a tiring day learning about donkeys.  Very comfortable and would love to come again.  Many, many thanks.  (Man on local course staying December 2014)

• Another lovely stay.  Thank you.  Everything very comfortable - and the Cox's apples (from our local fruit farm) are delicious! (Couple returning for a second visit in December 2014)

• A great week.  Never had so much space at my disposal in a hotel!  (Single person self-catering November 2014)

• Thank you for a lovely stay.  Gorgeous location, very welcoming and great facilities.  I'm sure we'll be back! :) (Young couple staying for Ottery Tar Barrels November 2014)

• Perfect!  Just what we needed.  Much appreciated.  (Family with 2 under 6s staying October 2014)

• As lovely as we remembered - really appreciated the much needed peace and beauty. (Return visit from a couple staying in October 2014)

• Thank you very much: really lovely place - (it) was perfect. (Couple staying in September 2014)

• Fantastic stay in wonderful accommodation: thank you for your warm hospitality and toys for (my son).  Hope to be back next year.  (Mum and 3 year old son staying in September 2014)

• Really excellent stay, thanyou.  More than everything you could want!  Many thanks.  We'll be back.  (Couple with teenage daughter visiting local relatives in September 2014)

• Lovely accommodation; beautiful area; really enjoyed the holiday (couple staying in September 2014)

• Thank you, Becky: we really enjoyed our stay at St. Mary's (2 sisters staying in August 2014)

• Lovely spacious accommodation with beautiful views.  Fantastic breakfast - everything you could wish for.  Thank you.  (Couple staying in August 2014)

• Thank you for a great few days.  We have all had a fantastic time!  (Mother, daughter and granddaughter staying in August 2014)

• Perfect in every way.  Slept like a baby for the first time in years - so peaceful.  We will return.  (Mother and adult daughter staying in August 2014)

• Thanks for a lovely place to stay.  Accommodation was just perfect.  (Young couple staying in August 2014)

• Lovely place and totally positive experience.  Perfect location, warm welcome, lots of space, beautiful garden.  Every detail is treated, many local tourist info from Becky; books and toys for the children very appreciated.  (Italian family staying in August 2014)

• Lovely and comfortable - thank you!  (Cousins staying August 2014)

• Lovely bed and breakfast: very comfortable.  Thank you, Becky, you are very friendly and we are happy to stay at your home.  Thanks for lunch and the explanations of possible places to visit.  I am very happy to have met you. (French family staying July 2014)

• Thank you for a very warm welcome.  A fantastic B & B - you have thought of everything.  Hope we'll be back one day.  (Family staying July 2014)

• Brilliant, thanks Becky.  Beautiful rooms and surroundings; lovely welcome and breakfast.  Much more than we could have asked for.  Wish we could stay longer.  (Family staying July 2014.  Comment from daughter:) Awesome! Please keep (supply) the strawberries and croissants next time :)

• Fantastic place to stay.  Very welcoming and great views.  Wonderful food choices for breakfast.  Thanks, Becky, for all your help. (Couple with 2 year old staying July 2014)

• Very comfortable; beautiful scenery; friendly owners.  Truly felt like I had come home.  Every morning breakfast was great with a variety of choices.  Thanks for the lovely stay.  (American family visiting from Germany, July 2014)

• "Home from home" - very comfortable stay.  (A return visit for a business-woman, staying July 2014)

• Paradise on the hill; wonderful views in a house decorated with such wonderful taste.  A huge organic breakfast with fresh STRAWBERRIES!  Delicious!  We look forward to our next stay!  (Couple froom France, visiting a relative in Sidmouth; July 2014)

• Thanks, Becky, for a lovely warm welcome and lovely place to stay.  We will visit again.  (Couple visiting relatives locally in June 2014)

• Wish we were staying longer ... (Couple who stayed one night in June 2014)

• Very comfortable accommodation in a lovely setting.  Peaceful and relaxing.  Would definitely stay again.  Many thanks. (Couple June 2014)

• Thanks, Becky, for a lovely place to stay.  So peaceful, and the accommodation gave us all we needed.  Wishing you well.  (Mum and 2 sons staying May 2014)

• Wow! What a wonderful space for B & B.  It was absolutely perfect for our short stay with our two little ones.  We will definitely be back.  :)  (Family staying May 2014)

• Lovely location; beautifully appointed; spotless; comfy bed; good breakfast; friendly owner - what more could you want?! (Single person staying May 2014)

• Warm welcome, comfortable bed and delicious breakfast.  Many thanks!  (Couple staying May 2014)

• Thank you so much, Becky, we've had a glorious stay!  (Young couple staying May 2014)

• Absolutely everything we could have asked for and more.  Warm welcome, perfect accommodation, lovely food.  We will certainly be back.  Thank you.  (Mum and 2 sons staying April 2014)

• Beautifully appointed with a wonderful sense of space - what a tremendous view! We will happily recommend and will certainly return. Thank you. (Couple with 6 year old)

• A very comfortable and tranquil stay.  Perfect weather, too!  Many thanks.  (Couple and grandchild visiting local relatives in April 2014)

• Everything absolutely lovely!  We've really enjoyed staying here.  We'll definitely be back!  (Three sisters staying in March 2014)

• Many thanks for your kind hospitality (businessman staying March 2014)

• Thanks for a peaceful and relaxing stay in a very nice part of Devon  We hope to come back in the summer months  (couple with 5 year old staying over New Year)

• Thank you - a welcome haven after a busy day.  Peaceful space, and you'd thought of everything.  Thanks! (Couple staying in December 2013, one of whom had gluten-free dietary requirements)

• "Home from home" - very comfortable and spacious. (Single person staying in December 2013)

• Beautiful accommodation - amazing - clean, comfortable, everything wonderful.  Special time.  thank you so much.  Be back!  (couple staying in early October 2013)

• Fabulous place to stay, both in terms of the accommodation and the village as a whole.  Lovely set-up.  Thanks.(couple)

• Just lovely.  Beautiful family home. Warm welcome.  Lovely room.  Ample breakfasts.  Thank you Becky. (Couple spending a week's holiday walking and cycling in the area).

• Lovely stay! Nice to be back - St. Mary's was my childhood home.  We look forward to coming again.  (Couple now living in Berkshire)

• Thank you for an enjoyable stay.  Everything we needed, bed so comfortable, very clean, just perfect; very friendly.  (A couple from Devon staying in September 2013).

• Thanks for your warm welcome.  A wonderful comfortable stay for our special weekend.  Thanks.  (A family)

• Lovely accommodation and having the garden room was a nice bonus.  Friendly welcome and great breakfast.  Thank you! (Couple)

• Lovely, clean accommodation.  Friendly landlady.  Wish we could stay longer.  (This couple stayed 6 nights!)

• Great to have own kitchen/living room!  Everything was so carefully thought out and provided. Thank you! (Single person)

• Lovely place to stay.  Warm, friendly welcome.  Thank you. (Couple staying in August 2013)

• Fantastic welcome; exceptionally clean.  Great breakfast!  Will recommend, really lovely, thank you. (Couple with 5 year old child)

• Absolutely lovely!  Beds are so comfy, breakfast fabulous and a friendly reception.  Evey detail thought of. (Young family with toddler and baby staying May half term holiday 2013)

• Clean and friendly.  My gluten-free breakfast requests were met beautifully. (Single person)

• Very friendly, warm reception.  Lovely place to stay. (2 ladies staying n April 2013)