The Croft

Customer rating

4.9★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

53 Customer Review(s)

Wendy
July 2026

“We are a family of 6 (4 adults/2 children ) plus Milo the dog!”

and stayed at The Croft for 1 week in July. The Croft was an amazing stay…. Clean, spacious, beautiful interior, and had all the facilities we needed. The enclosed garden was an advantage having a dog, and the BBQ was great. We arrived to cream/jam scones on the dining table, a lovely touch from our hosts Pauline and Kathryn, who we met during our stay, and who were really friendly and helpful! I would definitely recommend this property .. you will not be disappointed!

and stayed at The Croft for 1 week in July. The Croft was an amazing stay…. Clean, spacious, beautiful interior, and had all the facilities we needed. The enclosed garden was an advantage having a dog, and the BBQ was great. We arrived to cream/jam scones on the dining table, a lovely touch from our hosts Pauline and Kathryn, who we met during our stay, and who were really friendly and helpful! I would definitely recommend this property .. you will not be disappointed!

- Wendy, July 2026
Gill May 2026

“Beautiful cottage, everything catered for that you could want, even a lovely cream tea on arrival.”

- Gill, May 2026
Clair October 2025

“Beautifully cozy cottage with everything you might need.”

This was our second stay. Great location to explore the local area. Lots of room and the owners are welcoming and friendly. Lovely cream tea waiting for us on arrival, always welcome after a long drive. Thanks so much for another lovely week.

- Clair, October 2025
Wendy September 2025

“Lovely cottage in a quiet, peaceful setting.”

Not too far from shops, pubs and take aways but everything needed to cook meals if you wanted to. Beds are very comfy. Downstairs bedroom is massive. Loved the en-suite. Ideal for me and hubby. The steps to get up to the property are a little big so can see they may be challenging for someone with mobility issues as previously mentioned in reviews. My concern was the bush either side of them. It was impossible to not come into contact with it and as we didn’t have very good weather we ended up getting wet from the leaves. Maybe keep it trimmed back a little more than it was? The cream tea on arrival was lovely. Thank you. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

- Wendy, September 2025
Jayne August 2025

“Excellent cottage with every comfort you needed and more.”

A lovely cream tea on arrival. Great location with lots to do nearby. Lovely owners on hand next door. The downstairs bedroom and bathroom were great for my elderly mum but unfortunately to three large steps to the entrance to the garden made getting in and out very difficult.

- Jayne, August 2025
Kim August 2025

“It was a wonderful spacious cottage maintaining characteristic original features ideal for a family of 5 and a dog.”

In a peaceful location.

- Kim, August 2025
Antony July 2025

“The accommodation and the hosts were brilliant, not intrusive but available when required.”

Fixtures and equipment was excellent, everything you could require.

- Antony, July 2025
Christine June 2025

“A very spacious cottage.”

Would recommend this property. The only problem we encounted was the steep steps up to the garden and the steps into the property. My husband had great difficulty with these. There was quite a lot of stones on most of the garden with only a small lawn on one side, I am sure my little Jack Russell was not impressed. We have enjoyed better gardens, as to the amenities one could not ask for more. Somewhere to put soap and shampoo in the shower cubicle would have been helpful.

- Christine, June 2025
Brandon June 2025

“A lovely cottage and a bonus of a super well equipped kitchen!”

Highly recommended.

- Brandon, June 2025
Kay May 2025

“This has to be the best cottage we’ve stayed in.”

Everything we needed was supplied. The ground floor bedroom was really big with a lovely en-suite and a nice comfy four poster bed. The upstairs bedrooms were quite spacious as well, In fact the whole cottage was a nice size and really well equipped.It was a lovely surprise on arrival to find the table laid with fresh scones,jam and cream and tea and milk etc. We will definitely be coming back again.

- Kay, May 2025
Graham May 2025

“Lovely cottage, very comfortable, great for the dog.”

- Graham, May 2025
Louise April 2025

“The owner was the perfect host with helpful information prior to our stay and providing a home from home.”

It was well equipped and clean and they even laid out a cream tea on arrival. They resolved any problems immediately and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them.

- Louise, April 2025
Richard October 2024

“The Croft was so perfect - lovely big master bedroom and well equipped.”

The cream tea on arrival was so appreciated. We've stayed in cottages for years and this was definately the best. Couldn't fault anything! We wish Kathryn and family the best for the future.

- Richard, October 2024
Anne September 2024

“A warm welcome on arrival from owner which was nice.”

Lovely cream tea set on table and was clearly home made. The property was actually better than the photos and very homely and comfortable. We enjoyed visiting several local beaches and always enjoyed arriving back to a relaxing evening. Would definitely book again if in the area.

- Anne, September 2024
Janice July 2024

“The Croft was a beautiful retreat for a week’s holiday.”

We were welcomed by the owners on arrival and found a lovely cream tea all laid out for us. The cottage is so well kitted out - everything has been thought of for a truly comfortable and relaxing stay. It is even better than the pictures. Our friends thoroughly enjoyed their stay in the huge master bedroom with the luxury en-suite shower and bath. We would highly recommend this cottage and would love to return in the near future.

- Janice, July 2024
Geraldine July 2024

“Beautiful barn conversion.”

Lovely cream tea left for our arrival. Katherine very welcoming and approachable. If in this area again would certainly rebook.

- Geraldine, July 2024
Christiane June 2024

“We had a lovely stay at the Croft cottage.”

Katherine the owner was very welcoming. It’s a very well equipped and nicely decorated cottage. It’s also ideally located if you wish to explore the coast with Bude only 8 miles away and Paidstow just a 1.5 hours drive away where you can find beautiful beaches.

- Christiane, June 2024
Sharon June 2024

“The cottage was like home from home.”

Well equipped, comfortable, and located close to the A39 ! Would happily return. The host was warm, helpful and very welcoming, we had a great stay.

- Sharon, June 2024
Jenny April 2024

“Lovely cottage in great location for Bude Widemouth and Tintagel.”

Really spacious with magnificent master bedroom with four poster Plenty of room for 6 people and a dog. Will book again

- Jenny, April 2024
Yvonne April 2024

“After a lovely personal welcome we were greeted by a wonderful homemade cream tea.”

Beautiful barn conversion, comfortable and very well equipped kitchen which was great for cooking in after a day out with young children. Baby gates (top and bottom of stairs), high chair, travel cot (with a proper mattress) and childrens cups and cutlery available on request as well as dog bowls for our pooch. Beds comfortable and plenty of room for us 4 adults, 2 children, baby and dog. Within a short distance to plenty of beaches and Waitrose about 5 minutes drive. Hopefully we will return.

- Yvonne, April 2024
Neil March 2024

“Property was very comfortable, clean and well equipped.”

We appreciated the warm welcome and the cream tea. Thanks for a lovely stay.

- Neil, March 2024
Richenda October 2023

“Beautiful Holiday cottage, we had the best stay at the Croft.”

There was absolutely nothing that we needed that was not available, it was very spacious but with such a relaxing and cozy feel and the downstairs bedroom with en-suite was ideal as we were visiting with our mother. Perfectly located to explore Devon and Cornwall and we visited Boscastle, Newquay, Westward Ho! Bude, Looe and Padstow during our stay! Really lovely hosts and the welcome cream tea was a lovely surprise. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property and I sincerely hope we can return at some point. Everything was definitely 5 stars from us :)

- Richenda, October 2023
Claire September 2023

“Lovely location, very welcoming owners and a nice cream tea on arrival.”

Would highly recommend this place for a relaxing holiday located on the edge of Cornwall means you are spoilt for places to visit

- Claire, September 2023
Wendy July 2023

“Beautiful property.”

Well stocked. Central to visiting Bude and it’s surroundings

- Wendy, July 2023
Julie July 2023

“A beautiful cottage!”

Very spacious and super comfortable beds. The cottage is equipped with everything you will need. The lovely welcoming owners have converted the barn to a very high standard. We had a most enjoyable holiday despite the weather being unkind to us.

- Julie, July 2023
Paul June 2023

“Just a fantastic place to say so peaceful the owner was friendly and would stop ...”

Just a fantastic place to say so peaceful the owner was friendly and would stop for a chat , great location for exploring Devon and Cornwall highly recommend that Croft barn

- Paul, June 2023
John June 2023

“We loved the peace and quiet at this beautiful holiday barn.”

Everything had been thought of and provided for. It was superbly clean and comfortable except for the one small point - the bed on the ground floor was very uncomfortable and hard. We would have transferred to an upstairs room but my mobility problems meant I couldn't access the floor above. We nevertheless had a superb week and will definitely book again. Thanks to the owners for their kind hospitality too. They were extremely welcoming.

- John, June 2023
Janet October 2022

“Excellent cottage, spacious and well equipped in a great location.”

Cream tea on arrival and a few personal touches made it extra special. Would definitely recommend.

- Janet, October 2022
Mark September 2022

“Such a lovely stay, we will come again.”

- Mark, September 2022
Claire August 2022

“We had the most wonderful holiday at The Croft.”

Owners are incredibly friendly and setting it so peaceful. The Croft was beautiful, immaculately clean and very homely. We will definitely be back.

- Claire, August 2022
Trevor June 2022

“On arrival we received a warm welcome from Kathryn and Pauline the owners and upon entering the The Croft we found A Cream Tea awaiting us.”

The Croft itself was spotlessly clean, very spacious and as we found out later very comfortable. The views from the garden were lovely. This property is definitely on our list for further holidays

- Trevor, June 2022
Jennifer May 2022

“A clean, spacious and well appointed property in a lovely location.”

Our hosts were welcoming, friendly, approachable and helpful.

- Jennifer, May 2022
Matt April 2022

“Fantastic property, immaculately clean and a very welcome cream tea on arrival!”

Perfect location for day trips to Bude, Westward Ho etc.... Highly recommended.

- Matt, April 2022
Karen February 2022

“We had a lovely stay at The Croft for a second time.”

The kitchen was well equipped and the cottage was comfortable. Had a few issues with the internet and with no DVD player we had limited viewing in the evenings even though there was a selection of films that we could have watched. Cream tea on arrival was a lovely touch after our journey down. Owners were very accommodating. Would recommend to our friends without any hesitation.

- Karen, February 2022
Liz October 2021

“Beautiful cottage.”

Lovely cream tea on arrival and was very welcome after a long journey. Highly recommended.

- Liz, October 2021
Ellen October 2021

“We found the accommodation to be warm, spacious but cosy and very well equipped.”

A home from home.

- Ellen, October 2021
Penelope August 2021

“Spacious and well equipped holiday home.”

Very pleasant owner who has added some personal touches. Lovely welcome with the dining table set for afternoon tea.

- Penelope, August 2021
Heather July 2021

“Wonderful holiday house.”

Comfortable and well equipped. Very good value. Very warm reception from owners. Great base for day trips..

- Heather, July 2021
Teresa May 2021

“Kathryn the owner was lovely helpful lovely cream tea on arrival.”

the cottage was far better than the photos show lovely lower ground bedroom with fabulous ensuite ideal with someone with mobility problems. everything you needed was there and more will definitely be going again

- Teresa, May 2021
Marie September 2020

“Beautiful cottage, very comfortable.”

Very peaceful and tranquil. It has the best equipped kitchen for a self catering cottage I have experienced. Lovely views and well placed for exploring surrounding areas. Had a great week.

- Marie, September 2020
Christopher September 2020

“Owners very welcoming.”

- Christopher, September 2020
Rachel September 2020

“Beautiful setting .”

..... lovely to hear the sound of the animals in the countryside. Lovely welcome sign and cream teas !! Such an amazing cottage, can’t wait to return .

- Rachel, September 2020
Harold August 2020

“Lovely view of Dartmoor in the distance.”

Very helpful owners. Remote and quiet yet only one mile from Waitrose at Holsworthy.

- Harold, August 2020
Colin August 2020

“The accommodation was very spacious and very well equipped, though generally a bit tired in places.”

The downstairs is a little bit gloomy feeling even when sunny. We had trouble following the instructions to find the Croft, a clear sign on road would help.

- Colin, August 2020
Clare August 2020

“Beautiful accommodation, beautiful location!”

We had a great week exploring the local area and playing on the beaches. Would have liked a few more things in the kitchen, due to COVID, we stayed in and cooked. Would benefit from some chopping boards and flat oven trays. Also couldn’t find the dustpan and brush. Fantastic week and we were sad to come home

- Clare, August 2020
Graeme December 2019

“We had a great time, the owners were so lovely and friendly and very helpful.”

You don't need to go without anything as the cottage had every thing you need and the lovely mince pies and cream waiting were lush, thank you, it was so lovely going away for Xmas and not having to put the tree up yourself as that was a lovely surprise waiting, the cottage was lovely and clean and the beds were so comfy. And when leting out Alaska our Alaskian Malamute we never had to worry with her wondering off as the garden was closed in, and the view from the cottage looking onto the fields and the chickens was a lovely sight. We will be arranging another holiday here in the near future, Thank you for a wonderful time and for all the help,you gave us. Happy new year x

- Graeme, December 2019
Alex October 2019

“Overall we had a really superb time.”

The Croft is a cosy and comfortable little cottage ideal for a family break with a dog and in a great location. The cottage is well equipped. A couple of improvements could be to shift check in time from 2:30pm to 4pm to allow the check out time to be shifted from 10am to 11:30am. This would make for a much more leisurely final day. Also the quality of the cutlery and sharp knives was poor. They were rusty and so could do with being replaced. In the rooms upstairs the blackout blinds do not cover the window so we had to block this ourselves with tin foil and the twin bed mattresses were very tired. That said the double bed mattresses were very comfortable. Again we had a lovely stay but just a few tweaks could make it fabulous.

- Alex, October 2019
Sarah August 2019

“Gorgeous cottage.”

Very warm welcome from the owners with a cream tea!!!! Everything you need. Very comfy beds. Lovely surroundings and an ideal base for exploring Devon and Cornwall. We will be back.

- Sarah, August 2019
Shirley August 2019

“Beautiful property owners wonderful couldn’t have wished for more well ...”

Beautiful property owners wonderful couldn’t have wished for more well equipped didn’t want to leave might go back next year

- Shirley, August 2019
K June 2019

“Excellent place to stay”

- K, June 2019
Ann June 2019

“Lovely cottage with a warm and friendly welcome.”

Cream teas upon arrival was a nice touch. It is slightly difficult to find at first as it is tucked away down a lane, maybe owner could post a picture of the sign at the top of the lane as part of photos. Fresh eggs from the chickens at the bottom of the gardens and our dog had the run of the meadow which he absolutely loved. Definitely will return as an excellent base for surrounding areas.

- Ann, June 2019
Elle June 2019

“We stayed here the first week in June and have to say that the cottage was really lovely!”

It was exactly as advertised and more. It is a home from home with everything you need, lovely and clean and the scones and cakes waiting for us on arrival were a really thoughtful touch, we especially loved the nice big bath in the en suite adding a little touch of luxury. Would definitely book again and recommend to friends and family as would we recommend Sykes too for booking your holiday they made sure they had sorted any requests for us before we arrived and everything felt very smooth and effortless!

- Elle, June 2019
Karen April 2019

“We had a warm welcome from the owners.”

The cottage was ideal for our holiday. Location was excellent and was central for the places we wanted to visit. Would recommend this cottage and will definitely be going back again.

- Karen, April 2019

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor 4 poster super-king with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king (zip/link to twin on request), 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, breakfast bar, dining area and sitting area.
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob
fridge/freezer, washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, air fryer, Smart TV, radio, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot, stairgate and highchair available on request
Off road parking for two cars
Outside enclosed garden with garden furniture, patio and lawn areas and BBQ
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry no smoking
Pub and shop less than 2 miles, coast less than 10 miles
Please note: Due to the narrow doorways and steps up to and within the property, this property is not suitable for wheelchair users.

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HOLSWORTHY

Bude 10 miles; Launceston 13.7 miles; Barnstaple 25 miles.

The ancient market town of Holsworthy lies nestled amid the rolling green hills of Tarka Country. There are many different landscapes within the region, from rugged cliffs and sandy beaches to rolling farmland and lush valleys. Holsworthy has much to offer, including a swimming pool, tennis court and splendid park with bowling green. The town centre boasts a varied selection of traditional shops, pubs and cafés, based around the market square. There is an 18-hole golf course just outside the town, while the local area is rich with opportunities for fishing, sailing, cycling and walking. The sandy beaches at Bude are within easy reach, while further afield visitors can explore the changing face of the South West Coastal Path, dramatic Exmoor and Dartmoor, and unspoilt Bodmin Moor, or simply relax in the quiet countryside that typifies North Devon.

Please note: Due to the narrow doorways and steps up to and within the property, this property is not suitable for wheelchair users.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We are a family of 6 (4 adults/2 children ) plus Milo the dog!”

“Beautiful cottage, everything catered for that you could want, even a lovely cream tea on arrival.”

“Beautifully cozy cottage with everything you might need.”

“Lovely cottage in a quiet, peaceful setting.”

“Excellent cottage with every comfort you needed and more.”

“It was a wonderful spacious cottage maintaining characteristic original features ideal for a family of 5 and a dog.”

“The accommodation and the hosts were brilliant, not intrusive but available when required.”

“A very spacious cottage.”

“A lovely cottage and a bonus of a super well equipped kitchen!”

“This has to be the best cottage we’ve stayed in.”

“Lovely cottage, very comfortable, great for the dog.”

“The owner was the perfect host with helpful information prior to our stay and providing a home from home.”

“The Croft was so perfect - lovely big master bedroom and well equipped.”

“A warm welcome on arrival from owner which was nice.”

“The Croft was a beautiful retreat for a week’s holiday.”

“Beautiful barn conversion.”

“We had a lovely stay at the Croft cottage.”

“The cottage was like home from home.”

“Lovely cottage in great location for Bude Widemouth and Tintagel.”

“After a lovely personal welcome we were greeted by a wonderful homemade cream tea.”

“Property was very comfortable, clean and well equipped.”

“Beautiful Holiday cottage, we had the best stay at the Croft.”

“Lovely location, very welcoming owners and a nice cream tea on arrival.”

“Beautiful property.”

“A beautiful cottage!”

“Just a fantastic place to say so peaceful the owner was friendly and would stop ...”

“We loved the peace and quiet at this beautiful holiday barn.”

“Excellent cottage, spacious and well equipped in a great location.”

“Such a lovely stay, we will come again.”

“We had the most wonderful holiday at The Croft.”

“On arrival we received a warm welcome from Kathryn and Pauline the owners and upon entering the The Croft we found A Cream Tea awaiting us.”

“A clean, spacious and well appointed property in a lovely location.”

“Fantastic property, immaculately clean and a very welcome cream tea on arrival!”

“We had a lovely stay at The Croft for a second time.”

“Beautiful cottage.”

“We found the accommodation to be warm, spacious but cosy and very well equipped.”

“Spacious and well equipped holiday home.”

“Wonderful holiday house.”

“Kathryn the owner was lovely helpful lovely cream tea on arrival.”

“Beautiful cottage, very comfortable.”

“Owners very welcoming.”

“Beautiful setting .”

“Lovely view of Dartmoor in the distance.”

“The accommodation was very spacious and very well equipped, though generally a bit tired in places.”

“Beautiful accommodation, beautiful location!”

“We had a great time, the owners were so lovely and friendly and very helpful.”

“Overall we had a really superb time.”

“Gorgeous cottage.”

“Beautiful property owners wonderful couldn’t have wished for more well ...”

“Excellent place to stay”

“Lovely cottage with a warm and friendly welcome.”

“We stayed here the first week in June and have to say that the cottage was really lovely!”

“We had a warm welcome from the owners.”

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HOLSWORTHY