Old Town House

Customer rating

4.4★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

30 Customer Review(s)

Claire
July 2026

“Lovely quirky cottage in a great location.”

Perfect size for 2 adults and 2 older children, one of the best equipped properties we have stayed in- plenty of kitchen utensils and small details thought of. Parking space round the back was great. Despite the heat (July heatwave) the property remained cool, although the top bedroom did get quite warm, so we were glad of the fan provided. The stairs were as described- certainly added to the character of the property.. extremely steep but we did get used to them, if a sturdy handrail could be ...

Perfect size for 2 adults and 2 older children, one of the best equipped properties we have stayed in- plenty of kitchen utensils and small details thought of. Parking space round the back was great. Despite the heat (July heatwave) the property remained cool, although the top bedroom did get quite warm, so we were glad of the fan provided. The stairs were as described- certainly added to the character of the property.. extremely steep but we did get used to them, if a sturdy handrail could be considered this would be beneficial I am sure. The house was clean throughout and the beds were comfortable. As a nervous driver I much preferred the drive to the property using the main A roads, rather than the winding single track roads as recommended by Google maps. However when on holiday we mostly travelled by train which was a 10 minute walk away and very convenient. We had a lovely holiday would not hesitate to return, thank you.

- Claire, July 2026
Debbie February 2026

“We have booked with Sykes a few times and have always had positive experiences.”

The house we stayed in this time was in a great location for us however there were a few things that left us feeling let down. The house itself could be lovely. It had all the kitchen items needed for a comfortable break. The housekeeping really let it down. Dirty muddy foot prints all over kitchen area. We appreciate the weather is grim but we took off our shoes at the doorstep and respected the property. Why didn’t housekeeping do the same?? Extensive cobwebs in the attic room from bedside cabinets to walls and on corners. I’m not talking little webs, these were well established webs that I had to dust and clear. Not what you want to be doing before getting into bed after an eight hour drive!! The bed sheets were worn and very bobbly to say the least, so much so they were uncomfortable. This is not what we would expect from such a lovely house. We feel really let down to be honest. We would love to come back to the house if such issues were rectified as this was a stones throw from my parents house and would be an ideal base for regular returns. Again lovely house and many thanks for the lovely tea cakes and biscuits upon arrival. Please sort housekeeping and we will be sure to return.

- Debbie, February 2026
Michael September 2025

“Charming house in a superb location.”

Spotlessly clean with everything you need provided. The stairs may be a bit challenging for anyone with mobility issues but manageable. Would certainly recommend.

- Michael, September 2025
Christopher August 2025

“We have had a great stay and really appreciated the tea, coffee, sugar and milk with the biscuits.”

There was everything that we needed, down to laundry detergent which is lovely and a very personal touch. The only negative we have is that both the mattresses on the double and king size beds were tired and not very comfortable. We would stay again, there were no hidden surprises, the pictures showed the quirky stairs which we got used to. With thanks Chris & Lisa Barham

- Christopher, August 2025
Tina August 2025

“We had a lovely stay there the nice touch was the scones and jam cream biscuits ...”

We had a lovely stay there the nice touch was the scones and jam cream biscuits was very clean and had everything we needed only thing which would be better is a earlier book in as we waiting around a lot till 4pm

- Tina, August 2025
Stacey March 2025

“Booked for next year already”

- Stacey, March 2025
Anne October 2024

“The cottage was very clean, well equipped and in a good location with easy parking.”

The only issue I have is with the stairs. I appreciate that there are several warnings both in the original information and at the cottage about their quirky nature, but in spite of this I managed to fall down a couple of steps, bruising my foot quite badly. I am sure that this is due mainly to the rope ‘handrail’ being too slack and therefore moving too much and not providing enough support. In spite of this incident we did enjoy our stay.

- Anne, October 2024
Cindy E September 2024

“We had a four day break here.”

We found the house comfortable, clean and well equipped. The bonus was the private parking space which is very rare in Dawlish. The outside garden space is in need of attention although we did not use it during our stay. We would definitely stay again. Easy to walk into town and the beach.

- Cindy E, September 2024
Maureen September 2024

“The property was in a lovely position and suited our needs there were just a few issues that could have been better.”

The second floor bedroom window blind was broken on our arrival. We contacted the caretake, initially by text but no reply so had to phone her. She said the owners were sending a new one but she did not know when and would get back to me. Following day I had a text from her to say could she get into property to measure blind to forward this to owners so they could send new one. However looking at feedback comments at the cottage it appears the blind had been an issue for a while. We were only staying for 3 nights so this issue was not fixed by time we left. The people staying in that room had to use the cushions from the living room sofa as a way to cover the window at night - there is a street light outside the property. The bottom sheet of the first floor bedroom had some black marks on the edge of it. We also commented to the caretaker that the water tasted metallic and was that an issue in that area but got no reply. We did note there was a new kettle in the property and wondered if it was that or the water supply. We ended up buying bottled water and boiling it on the hob. Also only one toilet roll was left at the property and it would have been a nice touch to have a spare one. Having said all of this we did enjoy our stay and the cream tea, milk and bottle of water in the fridge was a very nice touch.

- Maureen, September 2024
Simone August 2024

“We are a family of 4 - 2 adults, a 10 and 8 year old.”

We have just returned form a 7 night stay in August 2024. Please be aware Old Town House is situated on a very busy road. The traffic is continuous even during the night and early mornings. We struggled to sleep through the road noise, even with all the windows shut all night Traffic noise is also loud from the kitchen and living room. I did speak to Sykes cottages before I booked our stay and was told the road was quiet, trust me it's not a quiet road! The garden is not accessible from the cottage, you have to leave through the back door and out into the parking area. It's not suitable for children to be on their in the garden and you can't dry washing outside as the garden is not secure. Also one of the garden seats was badly broken, so only enough seating for 2 people. We found all of the mattresses on the beds to be very uncomfortable. The blind in the master bedroom did not work and fell down every day. The cottage was fairly clean. We had a glass of water left next to one of the beds from previous guests, and there was a used tissue shoved down the side of a mattress on another bed. Also the photo of The Old Town House shows the whole front- this isn't the actual holiday let, its one 1/2 only. We felt very very let down by Sykes Cottages, as I raised these points on the 1st day of our holiday. No one came back to me until the last day of our holiday , thier resolution was a £17 refund from the owner and a £50 refund from them on the condition we packed up and left early. This was not acceptable for us because of our children. The nightly rate was certainly more than £67. Thier attitude to our complaint regarding the road noise and garden was shameful. It is a nice walk into the town, and Dawlish is lovely. The cottage has all the kitchen facilities required and the shower is great. However, the description and photos are not accurate, and we definitely definitely won't ever book with Sykes Cottages again.

- Simone, August 2024
Ashley August 2024

“Great property, great location.”

We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you

- Ashley, August 2024
Pamela June 2024

“The property was lovely and clean ,really handy for the town centre.”

It had a dedicated parking space and so we were able to leave the car and make use of the local bus and train services to get out and about .Would have liked a blind downstairs as people would look in on their way past .

- Pamela, June 2024
Alison June 2024

“Cosy town house in good location.”

Much enjoyed our stay. Furnishings lovely and house well equipped. The cream tea and milk on arrival a great touch. Problem with hot water when we arrived but promptly sorted by Louise who manages property and owners by next morning. Great location for local shops/cafes/sea/train station. Only thing, you do get people looking in the front window when they walk past as house directly on pavement.

- Alison, June 2024
James June 2024

“A cosy well maintained little property.”

With parking in the area quite restricted the off road parking was a must when selecting this accommodation . The cream tea welcome was well received my our group. Only a short walk from the strand and Dawlish water area of the town enhanced our visit and we would like to thank our host for making our stay enjoyable.

- James, June 2024
Helene March 2024

“Perfect place!”

Nous avons été enchantés par ce cottage au style bien marqué et ambiance anglaise assurée. Très bien équipé, literie impeccable, propreté rien à dire, situation idéale pour le centre ville, proche de tout. Séjour réussi et adresse à retenir

- Helene, March 2024
Alison October 2023

“The location of this house is great for town and transport links and we liked leaving the car to walk around or catch a train.”

It is quite a roomy property and has been decorated to a good standard. On arrival the property smelt unpleasant, which was strange as it had been cleaned very well and we saw the cleaners leaving. There was a strong vinegar smell (maybe a cleaning fluid) and the kids said the cushions on the sofa smelt strange (maybe needs a deeper clean? ). We left the door open for a couple of hours to help loose the smell which mainly went after 2 days stay and was the ok. The kitchen looks almost new and had every utensil necessary with plenty of pots etc. We found the little freezer o.k for our needs but is too small for larger items like pizza. Plenty of crockery and cutlery which is good and much better then many homes we have stayed in. Soaps and dishwasher cleaners provided which is also good. A good night's sleep was a bit difficult due to the very noisy road being used as a rat run at all hours and not having a deep nights sleep on the uncomfortable lumpy beds sadly. I think this property could be 5 star if a downstairs toilet could be added in the cupboard area by the front door as would be very useful, and new mattresses on beds for better sleep. We would stay again if beds more comfy. Thank you for accommodating our last minute booking. Also the company who respond to queries were extremely efficient, polite and helpful

- Alison, October 2023
Md Jillur August 2023

“I had a wonderful holiday along with my family at dawling in Devon, which was from 30 August to 01september,2023.”

Specifically, the accommodation with nice and comfortable with all facilities as they mentioned on their website. Therefore, I'm so happy for there nice flat with the parking facilities. Of course, I recommend to others for the flat to get as a holiday cottage, which is cool for the family.

- Md Jillur, August 2023
Eleanor June 2023

“The property is directly on a busy/noisy (weekend especially) road.”

Great access into Dawlish with plenty of lovely shops & cafes, the beach and the train station (barely used the car). Easy to get to lots of great local places/beaches. Home was immaculately clean and Louise who manages it was fantastic! Furnishings were lovely and house well equipped. Top floor was very warm, requested a fan which was delivered very next morning - fantastic service! Quite dark downstairs and people look in to front window when walking past as you are directly on road/pavement. Courtyard garden is accessed via the communal driveway so not particularly private (no drinking coffee in your pjs!) Lovely little spot in the sunshine, camping chairs provided were really useful. Some nice outdoor furniture would make it great! Probably great for families with younger children, those used to noise and those looking for access to local beaches & public transport.

- Eleanor, June 2023
Nadine April 2023

“An amazing, comfortable town house in a good location.”

We were grateful of the off road parking space. The property does need a freezer. Alexa was useful. I would recommend this property highly. We enjoyed the cream tea. The welcome pack was great.

- Nadine, April 2023
Pam September 2022

“We had a lovely stay, The Old Town House was very clean and comfortable, easy walking into Dawlish and access to the main roads in & out of Dawlish.”

The private parking was very much appreciated as the road outside was quite narrow. A small freezer in the kitchen would have been useful.

- Pam, September 2022
Nick September 2022

“Great little property in a great location.”

Bags of character, clean and comfortable, we all slept well and enjoyed our stay. Dawlish is a lovely little town with great railway and bus services if you want to leave the car back at this property's off road parking. Very competitively priced too, mustn't forget that! Overall a solid 9/10 and would happily recommend.

- Nick, September 2022
Ronald September 2022

“Found the stairs somewhat difficult, and had to have the lights on all the time as it was rather dark.”

Otherwise it was fine. Appreciated the reserved car parking space.

- Ronald, September 2022
Sean July 2022

“Lovely house.”

It’s a good spot to have as a base to travel around from. Strangely, there wasn’t a freezer included with the fridge. We had a lovely welcome gift of scones, cream and jam, thank you.

- Sean, July 2022
Alistair July 2022

“A really comfortable cottage .”

Excellent recent refurbishment and very well equipped . Very comfortable main bed [ we didn't use the others ] .The rear courtyard whist adjoining the residents small car park [ very handy ] , Is great as it gets the afternoon and early evening sun . My only wish would have been a nightlight on the landing, as the stairs are a bit tricky although we managed and are in our 60's

- Alistair, July 2022
Joanne June 2022

“The cottage was absolutely amazing.”

Beautiful interior, spotlessly clean and so very, very comfortable. Situated in a prime spot, within easy reach of the train station where there is endless places to go seeing the stunning surroundings on the way. We are a range of ages, 21, 45, 47 and 74 and we all had a fantastic time! I would 100% revisit if next time I could take my dog, unfortunately and for good reason this isn't available at this particular cottage. Only very tiny gripe. There are 2 glass lamps in the double bedroom, they are elegant and luxurious but in a cottage so old you can't walk into the room or even roll over in bed without the constantly tinkling, easy fix, I took the glass shades off. I would 100% recommend this Beautiful place to anyone 5*.

- Joanne, June 2022
Gerald June 2022

“The property was beautifully presented , comfortable and immaculately clean.”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the old town house and would highly recommend it.

- Gerald, June 2022
Michelle April 2022

“A lovely cottage with everything you could need for a break away.”

Felt welcomed and enjoyed our first stay in Devon.

- Michelle, April 2022
Raymond November 2021

“The cottage was lovely, we had a great time.”

- Raymond, November 2021
Elizabeth October 2021

“Loved the house,very well equipped everything we needed was there found Dawlish very pleasant and clean place.”

- Elizabeth, October 2021
Emma August 2021

“The property was lovely, the owners were very helpful and we would be happy to stay again.”

The bedrooms were decorated nicely and the bathroom had a great shower. It was nice to sit outside on a warm evening and easy to walk in to Dawlish for a drink later on. The kitchen could have done with a few more plates and cutlery (especially knives and teaspoons). A second large pan and a large frying pan would also have been helpful for feeding 5. Because it is a seaside property, we would also suggest a basic clothes horse that towels and wetsuits could be dried on.

- Emma, August 2021

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Summary

Over three floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x double, 1 x single with truckle bed
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, table top size freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, wine cooler, TV with Sky, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for one car
Walled courtyard with benches
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Beach 0.6 miles
Please note: Being an old property the staircase is quirky, narrow and spiraled, so not suitable for people with limited mobility
Please note: To gain access to the parking space you'll go through a muse with a height restriction of 2m.

The property

Old Town House is a well-presented three-storey cottage resting in Dawlish, Devon.

Hosting three bedrooms including a second-floor king-size, a double and a single with a truckle bed, along with a shower room, this property can sleep up to six guests.

There is also an open-plan living space with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Outside there is designated off-road parking for one car and a courtyard with furniture.

Old Town House is a fabulous property, perfect for making memories with your loved ones.

EPC Rating: Band D

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

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About the location

DAWLISH

Teignmouth 3 miles; Exeter 13.4 miles; Exmouth 19.7 miles

A charming seaside town set on the southern coast. The town of Dawlish offers all of the facilities for day-to-day living including a pleasant variety of shops, restaurants and cafés and a small theatre. Dawlish is famous for its Black Swans that live with other wildfowl on the Dawlish Water that runs through the central town park down to the sea, at night in the summer it is beautifully lit by strings of coloured lights. Dawlish comes with a wonderful, sandy beach with a crazy golf course also nearby, it is the perfect place for a family holiday. Up the coast is Dawlish Warren that can be reached by car or train or, for those energetic types, a walk along the sea wall. Further afield, Dawlish mainline station offers access to Exeter, Exmouth, Torquay, Paignton or even Plymouth, trains are plentiful.

Please note: Property only accepts adults over the age of 25 unless in a family group.
Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £350.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely quirky cottage in a great location.”

“We have booked with Sykes a few times and have always had positive experiences.”

“Charming house in a superb location.”

“We have had a great stay and really appreciated the tea, coffee, sugar and milk with the biscuits.”

“We had a lovely stay there the nice touch was the scones and jam cream biscuits ...”

“Booked for next year already”

“The cottage was very clean, well equipped and in a good location with easy parking.”

“We had a four day break here.”

“The property was in a lovely position and suited our needs there were just a few issues that could have been better.”

“We are a family of 4 - 2 adults, a 10 and 8 year old.”

“Great property, great location.”

“The property was lovely and clean ,really handy for the town centre.”

“Cosy town house in good location.”

“A cosy well maintained little property.”

“Perfect place!”

“The location of this house is great for town and transport links and we liked leaving the car to walk around or catch a train.”

“I had a wonderful holiday along with my family at dawling in Devon, which was from 30 August to 01september,2023.”

“The property is directly on a busy/noisy (weekend especially) road.”

“An amazing, comfortable town house in a good location.”

“We had a lovely stay, The Old Town House was very clean and comfortable, easy walking into Dawlish and access to the main roads in & out of Dawlish.”

“Great little property in a great location.”

“Found the stairs somewhat difficult, and had to have the lights on all the time as it was rather dark.”

“Lovely house.”

“A really comfortable cottage .”

“The cottage was absolutely amazing.”

“The property was beautifully presented , comfortable and immaculately clean.”

“A lovely cottage with everything you could need for a break away.”

“The cottage was lovely, we had a great time.”

“Loved the house,very well equipped everything we needed was there found Dawlish very pleasant and clean place.”

“The property was lovely, the owners were very helpful and we would be happy to stay again.”

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The property

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About the location

DAWLISH