South Wing

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
View on map

Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

27 Customer Review(s)

Helen
June 2022

“We were disappointed with this accommodation.”

The property has very small living area although the upstairs was great. ...

The property has very small living area although the upstairs was great. Some of the kitchen equipment wasn't clean. We found dirty pans in the oven and the cupboard under the kettle smells like a school home economics room. I am not sure how the leg on the ironing board could be so bent! For a property which was supposedly dog friendly there was a great list of things that you mustn't do and stipulation that you must clean property where your pet had been on departure. We did this so not sure what the £25 fee for him was for! Also, given that presumably the owners knew we had a dog would it be too difficult to leave suitable directions for dog walks rather than the 'leave us a note' and we will get back to you system that was in place. We did miss the call from the office to check that everything was ok and appreciate this level of customer service. We wouldn't stay again nor recommend. Sorry!

- Helen, June 2022
Jacqueline May 2022

“Spacious and very comfortable.”

Really enjoyed our stay and would certainly go again.

- Jacqueline, May 2022
Antony May 2022

“Everything good except most of the time we found the electric hob touch controls unreactive and unusable.”

If taking dogs there is no direct access to outside. Otherwise enjoyed stay everything good.

- Antony, May 2022
Stephen March 2022

“Absolutely perfect holiday for us and our large pet dog.”

Comfortable rooms. The wooden floors and leather sofa’s meant that the dog could settle on the floor in the lounge as we sat around the wood burner.

- Stephen, March 2022
Carol January 2022

“Lovely property, would recommend to anyone looking for a quiet getaway.”

- Carol, January 2022
Jason December 2021

“Beautiful property with a wow factor we all loved our time here”

- Jason, December 2021
Sally October 2021

“We had a great stay.”

The only thing I would improve would be to have some blankets in the lounge. We were a bit cold. We did light the fire one night. Also I couldn't find a veg peeler, that would have been a useful thing to have. Sorry if there was one and I just didn't see it.

- Sally, October 2021
Janis October 2021

“The shower head in the en suite need attention as it slips out of its holder and could hit someone on the head”

- Janis, October 2021
Edward September 2021

“The bathroom radiator is always red hot .”

the toilet is to close to it and many times we burned ourselves on it.Would be very dangerous to young children using the loo.We were greeted by bags of dirty laundry in the hall .A small welcome pack would go far.

- Edward, September 2021
Nick August 2021

“Great property and location for local beaches and exploring South Devon.”

- Nick, August 2021
David August 2021

“The accommodation had everything you need.”

The beds are comfy, the property is spotlessly clean and it's nice to stay in somewhere with character. I would just echo what others have said, which would be that there are only 2 cooking hobs which means you have to think about how you're preparing food (if you're not eating out). Then it would have been nice to have had a chair in the sitting room so that you don't have to sit in 3 side by side on two sofas. Would highly recommend the property, the location is great, the local pub does excellent food and the deli is smashing.

- David, August 2021
Lynn June 2021

“The photos of cottage are very deceiving the property is a lot smaller and the rooms are very dated needs redecorating the bathrooms were fine just needed better showers there was no pressure in water.”

- Lynn, June 2021

Many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We can only apologise you felt that the photos were deceiving, we have not had a comment of this nature before. South Wing is an historic building which may be perceived as dated, however it can be difficult to offer a property to accommodate everyone’s taste as it is such a personal thing. We will of course pass all your comments onto the owner. We hope you had enjoyable stay in spite of these issues and look forward to welcoming you back to the area soon. Property Owner
Tamsin May 2021

“Where it states where the recycling bin bags were kept, it just stated back of cupboard.”

It would have been useful if they specified which cupboard.

- Tamsin, May 2021
Esther May 2021

“Beds were really comfortable and we would have had a good nights sleep except for 3 farm dogs that constantly bark and howl all night , I know it’s a working farm and you expect some noises but this was all night , every night.”

There is no enclosed yard to let our dog out I think this needs to be mentioned in the description. A soiled nappy was found under a chest of draws in the twin room , god knows how long that had been there for . Considering the owners share the same house it would have been nice if they had took the time to interact and ask if we had any concerns or just to introduce themselves would have been nice . It’s a shame about our experience as the let is in a fantastic part of the country and is a great location for exploring what is to offer .

- Esther, May 2021

Many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, however we are disappointed to hear the points you have raised. We passed your feedback onto the owner who informed us that he met with you on several occasions so was surprised to receive your comments. He also advised that if the dogs had been persistently barking he would have addressed this. We have also passed your feedback onto the cleaner. We can only apologise for the matters which occurred during your stay. We can only hope you had an enjoyable stay despite theses and hope to welcome you back to the area soon. Property Owner
Liz October 2020

“The cottage was charming, spotlessly clean and very comfortable.”

The location is ideal for exploring Kingsbridge, Salcombe, Dartmouth and the wonderful beaches and coastline in the area (although you do really need a car).

- Liz, October 2020

We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at South wing and were able to visit the surrounding areas. That you for taking the time you leave your feedback. We do hope that you choose to visit the South Hams again. Property Owner
Charles September 2020

“We enjoy self catering and have dogs.”

This place fits the bill and is a wonderful base for a visit to South Hams. The accommodation is excellent and whilst the kitchen is somewhat basic it had all the facilities to live and eat well. It is very private despite being located in a working farm. This was our second visit and we plan (hopefully) many more in the future.

- Charles, September 2020
Mark September 2020

“Accommodation was spacious and very well kept.”

Lovely bedrooms and bathrooms. Only slight negative would be cooking facilities and kitchen cupboards. Did have a large oil fired Aga, but you need to have experience with Aga's. There was also a an induction hob and cooker which was also difficult to operate. Although kitchen was spacious, there is a lack of cupboard and preparation space for food, especially if you have young children and are eating in most of the time. The only other small negative would be that there is no rear garden to access and the garden and patio photos as shown in the property details, face east/south east and if you do stay in, in the evenings you don't get any late afternoon evening sun.

- Mark, September 2020

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, regarding your stay at South Wing. We have looked to get further instructions on using the Aga and Induction hob. We do hope you choose to book with us again. Property Owner
John September 2020

“This is a really lovely house, reasonably well equipped, with Denbyware crockery of plenty.”

We would suggest a larger hob as 2 rings for five people was a nuisance, we love cooking on holiday maybe we are the exception, and another large saucepan would complete the set, but all the equipment was good. As usual when the furniture was to accommodate six people two sofas mean two rows of three, another armchair would stop that happening, but beautiful sofas. Dining furniture was great albeit chairs a bit heavy, but plenty of room. Bathrooms great and bedrooms comfortable especially the beds. The house was lovely and warm at all times with plenty of room to give five adults plenty of space. Although it is a working farm there wasn’t much noise to show that, although the cockerel did make one of our party jump! We would recommend this property to anyone looking for a quiet place to stay, but easy to get to both Dartmouth and Salcombe.

- John, September 2020
David October 2019

“1st of all I would like to say Sykes were great and kept us up to date right from the start as always.”

The west wing is obviously an old property and one would normally expect maybe to smell a bit of damp and see a bit of wear and tear. However, the place was immaculate and without doubt a 10 out of 10 for cleanliness. Beds were comfortable as was the lovely leather sofas. kitchen knives and pans were all very high quality and all in all the accommodation was well presented. Anyone wishing to stay during the winter months would be advised to light the stove in the lounge as this room became quite cold when the temperature dropped. The adjoining property has a very lovely lady there who is most helpful, unlike her mother in law who made it clear that dog walking in nearby tracks was a non starter as she owned them, although no signs were there to tell us this was the case. The area also had many good restaurants and places to visit. Dartmouth and Salcombe being two of them. All in all good value and a nice place for a stay.

- David, October 2019
Allyson June 2019

“Property not suitable for disabled or wheelchair users”

- Allyson, June 2019
Hugh June 2019

“Friendly owner who greeted us on arrival.”

Very comfortable. Plenty of hot water, heating,lovely beds and bathrooms. Tvs in all bedrooms. Missed welcome pack. First time we have encountered this. Also no toys or games for children ( As it rained non stop all day and every day non stop for a week parents would have appreciated this. Added to which no books to read) These are complimentary gestures which mean so much to visitors. Having had our own holiday to let bungalow in Devon and from the feedback all our visitors commented how appreciative they welcomed these extras we provided. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay though and very well equipped with top quality equipment in this spotlessly clean South Wing working farm.

- Hugh, June 2019
Michael April 2019

“The south wing was a lovely place to stay, and central place to get anywhere, the views where lovely and it was so quiet there, plus the beds were so comfortable.”

- Michael, April 2019
Mary April 2019

“Very characterful old property off the main road yet really easy to get to towns beaches and lovely sheltered backwaters.”

- Mary, April 2019
Robert March 2019

“Lovely location Ideal situation close to places of interest Wonderful hosts Highly recommended”

- Robert, March 2019
David March 2019

“A few thoughts re this holiday letting.”

First off, we certainly enjoyed our stay there over the three days we were there. A few pointers for the owners to take into consideration. First, there was no leaflet about how to use either the Rayburn or the hob. Second, there was a freezer under the stairs, behind the ironing board. We weren't sure if that worked or not. We didn't find it straight away but were surprised when we did. Third, there were no details of where to put all the rubbish when we left the property. We found some wheelie bins in an open barn but the details on those bins of what they took did not coincide with what was written on the large plastic refuse bags that were left under the sink. We separated the rubbish as best we could. Fourth, we never saw anyone to speak to about the property. The owners were obviously there in the main house but never made contact with us at all. Fifth, in the twin room, the door that connects that room to the owners' accommodation does not seal all the way around and so the light was shining through into the the twin room during the night. Also, our grandsons who were sleeping in that room could hear the noise coming from the main residence. Finally, on our last morning a local shop had delivered some groceries to the main property and left them by the main front door. For anyone staying longer it would be good to know that a grocery delivery service is available.

- David, March 2019
Louisa February 2019

“Beautiful cottage, spacious,clean and comfy.”

Fluffy towels provided and kitchen well equipped.

- Louisa, February 2019
Mrs Yvonne Bailey Sep 2018

“The South Wing is absolutely beautiful, its located in an excellent position to visit the local towns, villages and beaches.”

The accommodation is gorgeous and was more than sufficient for a family of 6. Would definitely rebook.

- Mrs Yvonne Bailey, Sep 2018
Show more

Show less

The property

South Wing, just a short distance from the sleepy village of Sherford, is a characterful holiday retreat situated on a working farm.

This property is a part of a traditional Devon farmhouse which dates back to the twelfth century and is ideally suited to young families or walking couples looking to explore the beautiful coast and countryside nearby.

South Wing has a newly refurbished kitchen area with a Rayburn Range cooker, two ring hob, electric oven, fridge-freezer, washer/dryer and a microwave.

There is slate flooring throughout and an oak window seat.

The dining area has a large table seating six comfortably, with stairs leading up to a cloakroom with w.c.

and basin, and onto the bedrooms and bathrooms on the first floor.

The sitting room has restored oak panelling lining the walls, two Chesterfield sofas, TV with Sky Q and a wood-burning stove.

There are three bedrooms in total; the first is a double with an en-suite bathroom featuring an electric shower, wash-hand basin, w.c.

and heated towel rail whilst the second is a king and the third is a twin, ideally suited for children.

In addition, there is a spacious family bathroom with bath, shower, w.c., basin, heated towel rail.

To the front of the accommodation is a small open terrace with garden table and chairs whilst there is parking for at least two cars on the drive.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 2x double (one with an en-suite), 1x twin
Fully tiled family shower room
Refurbished kitchen/dining room
Sitting room
Garden
Ample off-road parking.
Central heating rads
Fridge /freezer, washer/dryer, oven 1 x Rayburn and 1 x integrated lamona, hob, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle
TV, Sky Q box
Wifi available
Parking for 2 cars
Small terrace with table and chairs
Bed linen and towels supplied

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

About the location

SHERFORD

The busy little town of Kingsbridge lies at the head of a marine estuary in the attractive South Hams area of south Devon. During the summer season there are river excursions to Salcombe to see the abundant wildlife in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which also forms part of the South Devon Heritage Coast. Visitors can take a walk along the Kingsbridge Quay, wander through the narrow alleys off Fore Street or visit the Shambles, an Elizabethan market arcade. Around the South Hams area there are picturesque ports, such as Dartmouth and Salcombe, together with sandy beaches at Blackpool Sands near Stoke Fleming and the two sandy beaches at Thurlestone. There are a host of small attractive villages in South Hams offering interesting pubs, local farm produce shops and pretty rows of cottages, plus further afield the waterfront city of Plymouth is a vibrant centre housing the National Marine Aquarium, historic Barbican Quay and plenty of nightlife, including theatres, restaurants and bars.

Up to two well behaved dogs permitted.
Please note that there is a £25 charge per pet

Accomodation is located on a working farm and is part of the farmhouse.

Guests have sole use of the terrace to the left of the steps and use of the lawn to the right.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

Your selection:

Features

Reviews & Ratings

“We were disappointed with this accommodation.”

“Spacious and very comfortable.”

“Everything good except most of the time we found the electric hob touch controls unreactive and unusable.”

“Absolutely perfect holiday for us and our large pet dog.”

“Lovely property, would recommend to anyone looking for a quiet getaway.”

“Beautiful property with a wow factor we all loved our time here”

“We had a great stay.”

“The shower head in the en suite need attention as it slips out of its holder and could hit someone on the head”

“The bathroom radiator is always red hot .”

“Great property and location for local beaches and exploring South Devon.”

“The accommodation had everything you need.”

“The photos of cottage are very deceiving the property is a lot smaller and the rooms are very dated needs redecorating the bathrooms were fine just needed better showers there was no pressure in water.”

“Where it states where the recycling bin bags were kept, it just stated back of cupboard.”

“Beds were really comfortable and we would have had a good nights sleep except for 3 farm dogs that constantly bark and howl all night , I know it’s a working farm and you expect some noises but this was all night , every night.”

“The cottage was charming, spotlessly clean and very comfortable.”

“We enjoy self catering and have dogs.”

“Accommodation was spacious and very well kept.”

“This is a really lovely house, reasonably well equipped, with Denbyware crockery of plenty.”

“1st of all I would like to say Sykes were great and kept us up to date right from the start as always.”

“Property not suitable for disabled or wheelchair users”

“Friendly owner who greeted us on arrival.”

“The south wing was a lovely place to stay, and central place to get anywhere, the views where lovely and it was so quiet there, plus the beds were so comfortable.”

“Very characterful old property off the main road yet really easy to get to towns beaches and lovely sheltered backwaters.”

“Lovely location Ideal situation close to places of interest Wonderful hosts Highly recommended”

“A few thoughts re this holiday letting.”

“Beautiful cottage, spacious,clean and comfy.”

“The South Wing is absolutely beautiful, its located in an excellent position to visit the local towns, villages and beaches.”

The property

Summary

About the location

SHERFORD