The Bothy

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

37 Customer Review(s)

Derek
May 2022

“Hello Sarah and Robin Thank you very much for a very enjoyable holiday.”

We loved staying at The Bothy. We appreciated the peace and quiet, the beautiful views and watching the sheep. It is a lovely comfortable place to stay, we would highly recommend it. We would like very much to come back again one day, there was so much we didn't see.

We loved staying at The Bothy. We appreciated the peace and quiet, the beautiful views and watching the sheep. It is a lovely comfortable place to stay, we would highly recommend it. We would like very much to come back again one day, there was so much we didn't see. Thank you again. Kathy and Derek

- Derek, May 2022
Nicola April 2022

“Beautiful property in a wonderful tranquil and peaceful location.”

Comfy beds, good shower with lots of hot water, views of the fields and valley from every side of the living area and a hot tub to relax in. There was nothing to complain about, it was a truly relaxing and rejuvinating week at the Bothy, we hope to be back next year.

- Nicola, April 2022
Karen March 2022

“The property is lovely, well equipped and comfortable.”

- Karen, March 2022
Evie February 2022

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Bothy.”

Absolutely beautiful location and views. The new hot tub was very much enjoyed as were the very comfortable beds and log burner. Couldn’t fault it whatsoever apart from we couldn’t see that we were able to alter the heating and found it a bit stifling in the mornings. But better than way round than being cold! Wonderful base for walking and getting to Salcombe and Dartmouth. I must apologise - a wine glass was chipped in the dish washer. I believe my friend left a note. Thank you so much for having us! Will definitely recommend!

- Evie, February 2022
Karen December 2021

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful location”

- Karen, December 2021
Tim November 2021

“We really enjoyed staying at The Bothy.”

Having no near neighbours really enhanced the experience. Seeing the sheep being herded by the sheep dog was amazing. We would love to come back again sometime. Jackie, Thomas and Tim

- Tim, November 2021
David August 2021

“The Bothy is a fantastic well designed and well equipped cottage.”

It has real charm and provides excellent inside and outdoor space to relax in. On a personal note it would have been a little nicer to have been closer to Slapton Village and the Ley but this is compensated by the stunning views and tranquility of the surroundings offered by The Bothy

- David, August 2021
Emma August 2021

“We had a lovely stay at The Bothy.”

The location is fantastic - so convenient and peaceful. The property is beautifully done, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend.

- Emma, August 2021
Stacey July 2021

“Beautiful cottage, peaceful location and within driving distance to our favourite beaches.”

The cottage was perfect, very comfortable with all the mod cons that you need for a relaxing stay. Had a wonderful 2 weeks with my family xx

- Stacey, July 2021
Michael June 2021

“This is a quality barn conversion in a picturesque setting.”

We enjoyed an excellent and very comfortable week here in peace and tranquility. Highly recommended. The owners provide dishwasher tablets, washing capsules, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, washing up liquid and so on. Suggest these useful things are added to the description.

- Michael, June 2021
Paul June 2021

“Outstanding property in a beautiful location.”

Perfect hideaway to relax in .

- Paul, June 2021
Alethea May 2021

“Really warm and welcoming to return to each day as we had very poor weather while we were there.”

Really lovely property with beautiful views over the countryside.

- Alethea, May 2021
Phil October 2020

“The Bothy is a wonderful place that we have thoroughly enjoyed staying at on a couple of occasions.”

The owner is helpful and easy to communicate with. Unfortunately the same can not be said of Sykes. We have tried ringing on four occasions - total waiting time an hour and a quarter - to ask a simple query and never got to speak to anyone. We then wrote a letter to their postal address as no email contact was findable and still no answer. We are still waiting and ask please for a representative from Sykes to contact us ASAP. We have used Helpful Holidays and then Sykes for 20 + years and will not book with them again unless we can speak to someone about our query. Their level of customer care is shocking compared to Helpful Holidays which we loved.

- Phil, October 2020

Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Bothy, which we agree is a wonderful place! We are sorry to hear that you had trouble contacting us with your query. We have seen unprecedented volumes of calls this season due to the government travel restrictions, however both our head office and local offices strive to reply to any queries as quickly as possible. We have tried to contact you to discuss your feedback and will continue trying to get hold of you. We apologise again for any inconvenience or delays. Property Owner
Kirsty September 2020

“We had a fantastic holiday at The Bothy!”

The house is beautiful, very well equipt and the views exceptional. We had some wonderful days out in Dartmouth, Torcross and enjoyed some fantastic views from the coastal footpath. I would highly recommend The Bothy as a base for exploring the area, the house is everything you could want in a holiday home! Hopefully we will be able to return soon!

- Kirsty, September 2020
Robert September 2020

“This is one of the best cottages we have stayed in.”

The location was amazing, so tranquil and in beautiful surroundings. Hope to return in the future.

- Robert, September 2020
Roy September 2020

“Everything new including a complete reverb even had heat pump operating under floor heating.”

No worries about the virus well off the beaten track with sheep for neighbours but has easy access to road.

- Roy, September 2020
Lyndsey August 2020

“Beautiful place.”

It was so peaceful and quiet. The cottage is so well equipped. We would highly recommend it

- Lyndsey, August 2020
Trevor March 2020

“The Bothy is in a superb isolated position with beautiful views of rolling countryside - from the driveway there is also a tantilising view of the sea.”

The cottage is extremely comfortable and beautifully furnished. The owners thoughtfully provided an ample supply of shampoos , shower gel,dishwasher tablets, washing powder etc in fact anything you could possibly want. The welcome pack was much appreciated too. We arrived just before the government requested that we self isolate due to the coronavirus epidemic. I cannot think of a better place to be - we spent the last four days of our holiday in the cottage relaxing and enjoying watching the wildlife including a pair of hawks and a family of rabbits. We will definitely return.

- Trevor, March 2020
Andrew February 2020

“There were initial difficulties with heating the owner or proprietor dealt with this efficiently.”

They communicated well because they you know what was going on and then it was all sorted. Very well equipped kitchen including sharp knives. The first gate could have a better place for the pole to keep it in place when open.

- Andrew, February 2020
Alice February 2020

“We had a lovely week at the beginning of February.”

The cottage is beautiful-amazing views, peaceful and great location. It was also spotlessly clean and equipped with everything you would need. Thank you for a great holiday, we will be returning soon!

- Alice, February 2020
Arthur September 2019

“The Bothy exceeded all our expectations.”

A beautiful location and luxurious accomodation and facilities. We even picked fresh mushrooms in the field for breakfast. The only problem was the narrow lane into the village and beyond if you wanted to go anywhere - but that's Devon!

- Arthur, September 2019
Jean September 2019

“What a lovely place, Spotlessly clean, and so well equipped.”

It is true to say that in the 360 degree view of rolling hills, not a wind turbine, pylon or road can be seen. A perfect spot to appreciate nature and wind down from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Jean and co.

- Jean, September 2019
Simon August 2019

“The Bothy is a great property for a couple.”

We have stayed there three times and will probably go back again. We would however prefer a different changeover day. Fridays are very busy on the M5 and M6 motorways and long delays are normal on Friday afternoons. Any other day of the week would work better! We find the slow broadband a nuisance at this property too (especially as there is no mobile phone signal) but appreciate there may be nothing the owners can do about it at the moment.

- Simon, August 2019
Hilary July 2019

“Excellent house in lovely location just outside Slapton village (be aware that driving through the narrow village can be tricky).”

Beautifully designed and well equipped. Spotlessly clean. Helpful owner.

- Hilary, July 2019
Helen June 2019

“If you're looking for peace and tranquility on your holidays, look no further.”

The Bothy is surrounded by rolling Devon hills (and sheep). In the evenings there were no lights from other properties to be seen in a 360 degree circle. Maybe too isolated for some people but we loved it! And bear in mind that, although you can walk into Slapton village, it is a very steep walk back. South Devon is all about those hills! The property was spotlessly clean, and the owners liaised with us by text re. our choice of time for them to come in to clean and change bedding at the end of our first week. We have already booked again for next year, but will be taking far less with us next time as the property is so well equipped. All in all a great holiday.

- Helen, June 2019
Claire May 2019

“This was an absolutely amazing property, finished to a very high standard & had everything you could ever want.”

In a beautiful location with stunning views, we would definitely recommend it. The whole family had a fantastic time.

- Claire, May 2019
Gillian April 2019

“Excellent accommodation, everything was so well thought out, catering for our every need!”

Stunning views and great location! We really appreciated the log burner after a day out, very homely. It was a nice touch to find milk, bread and biscuits on our arrival, Very well equipped, couldn’t ask for more!

- Gillian, April 2019
Anna April 2019

“We stayed at The Bothy for a week and had a really special holiday.”

The setting was idyllic and in a really good location for exploring all the villages around Start Bay. The accommodation was absolutely wonderful and ideally sized for 4 people. We were very impressed with the quality of everything in the property particularly the appliances and bedding. We would love to go back!

- Anna, April 2019
Nicholas March 2019

“Stayed at the Bothy for a week in early march and loved every minute, even though the weather was hit and miss we still managed to walk along Slapton sands and down to Blackpool sands.”

The cottage its self was fantastic and had everything we needed. and was in a very peaceful and relaxing position. Slapton also had two good pubs that do excellent meals and a small shop that had most things you may need. All in all a fantastic week and we will definately return. Loved it!

- Nicholas, March 2019
Jeffrey February 2019

“A fantastic 7 days in an absolutely beautiful cottage, with incredibly pretty scenery, in a wonderful area !”

! We could not have asked for anything more - Well done.

- Jeffrey, February 2019
Simon November 2018

“What a wonderful place!”

Spent 5 days in this fantastic little 'bothy' for a little break in November. Stunning location and complete peace and quiet. Great little getaway from everyday life! The place itself is really well laid out, modern and well equipped. Very cosy and warm in the evenings with the log stove! Very comfortable beds and a lovely bathroom. Will definitely book again in the future.

- Simon, November 2018
Caroline October 2018

“The Bothy is wonderful place to stay, secluded and nestled into the side of a hill with great views.”

So many small details add up to make the cottage warm, cosy and very comfortable. Very weather-proof ( we had bright,clear and cold weather) and cleverly designed to maximise light, we loved our stay there and are going to return. We hope to have warmer weather next time so we can take advantage of the outdoor seating/eating areas too.

- Caroline, October 2018
Sep 2018

“Absolute peace - just what we needed.”

High quality furnishings and equipment. Very friendly owner.

- , Sep 2018
Mr Garren Neighbour Sep 2018

“The Bothy is a fantastic cottage very tastefully refurbished with a modern interior.”

The views from the decking and the cottage are amazing. If like me you like a clean modern place to stay where you don't see a single soul from your cottage the whole week then this cottage is for you. You are surrounded by sheep in the adjacent fields and we particularly loved the friendly Alpaca. Yes, the wifi is slow, but who cares? If you have come on holiday to stare at your phone or tablet all week instead of the countryside, you may as well stay at home..

- Mr Garren Neighbour, Sep 2018
Aug 2018

“Excellent”

- , Aug 2018
Mrs Hannah Onslow Aug 2018

“THE BOTHY IS AMAZING!”

It's a joke among people I know that I have the most ridiculous standards for holiday homes - I usually look at about 500 (only a slight exaggeration!) before I find one I like. The Bothy is both beautifully modern and full of character - the views are stunning and the outside area is lovely. There's a firepit, beautiful sun loungers and a table and chairs. Beds very comfy, kitchen wonderful including more than the standard 4 coffee pods! We had a wonderful stay, the area is beautiful and the price was fantastic. Only slight thing to mention was that the internet isn't fast enough to stream TV, which is to be expected but we thought it maybe as advertised as smart TV. Thanks for a fab stay in Devon.

- Mrs Hannah Onslow, Aug 2018
Miss Tina Sweetser Jul 2018

“A terrific property - clean/comfortable/well stocked with a few lovely little unexpected touches for self caterers/amazingly quite with views to die for/surrounded by sheep giving birth to very late lambkins.”

We were told the Ram jumped the hedge for a second round! It was lovely, hilarious and a joy to see the lambs gambling around! Wholeheartedly recommend you go stay and see for yourself

- Miss Tina Sweetser, Jul 2018
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The property

The Bothy is a superb well-equipped barn conversion presented to an excellent standard throughout.

The property is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with Torcross and its intriguing history and unspoilt shingle beach close by. The front door opens directly into the bright and sunny open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with a high quality fitted kitchen, two sofas and a wooden dining table and four chairs.

The open plan living space benefits from wonderful rural views from two floor to ceiling windows with Juliet balconies and a wood burning stove. There are two double bedrooms both located on the lower ground floor, the first is furnished with a zip and link super king-size bed (which can be separated into two singles beds on request) and bedroom two is furnished with a king-size bed.

The shower room is fitted to a high standard with large walk-in shower cubicle with rain-head shower and separate hand -held attachment, wash handbasin and wc. To the side of the property is a large decked terrace with a glass balcony and outdoor furniture and a hot tub.

This area enjoys wonderful countryside views across the valley.

There is also ample parking for up to four cars on the gravelled drive.

The property is located in a self-enclosed area of a field used for livestock – usually sheep.

Access is across a field where there are instructions to make sure that the gates are always closed.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x Super king bedroom (beds can be unzipped to create two single beds on request)
1 x King size bedroom
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, w.c
and heated towel rail
Kitchen/sitting/dining room.
Underfloor heating Oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster TV
Wifi available
Parking for up to four cars
Large decked terrace with outdoor furniture and Hot Tub (available from 5th November 2021) Children over 7 years old only
Bed linen and towels supplied

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

About the location

SLAPTON

Torcross 2.2miles; Kingsbridge 7.5 miles; 15.9 miles

The unspoiled little village of Slapton lies just inland from the nature reserve at Slapton Ley and the two mile-long beach at Slapton Sands in the heart of the South Hams in South Devon. A picturesque and peaceful village with a two excellent foodie pubs, The Queens Arms and The Tower Inn. Visitors come from far and wide to observe the wildlife that live in the nature reserve and the beach stretches as far as the village of Torcross and is popular with families being patrolled in summer months by the RNLI. Nearby popular towns of Kingsbridge, Dartmouth and Salcombe can all be easily reached. A lovely destination for a beach holiday or simply exploring on foot.

The Hot Tub is available from the 5th November 2021

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Reviews & Ratings

“Hello Sarah and Robin Thank you very much for a very enjoyable holiday.”

“Beautiful property in a wonderful tranquil and peaceful location.”

“The property is lovely, well equipped and comfortable.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Bothy.”

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful location”

“We really enjoyed staying at The Bothy.”

“The Bothy is a fantastic well designed and well equipped cottage.”

“We had a lovely stay at The Bothy.”

“Beautiful cottage, peaceful location and within driving distance to our favourite beaches.”

“This is a quality barn conversion in a picturesque setting.”

“Outstanding property in a beautiful location.”

“Really warm and welcoming to return to each day as we had very poor weather while we were there.”

“The Bothy is a wonderful place that we have thoroughly enjoyed staying at on a couple of occasions.”

“We had a fantastic holiday at The Bothy!”

“This is one of the best cottages we have stayed in.”

“Everything new including a complete reverb even had heat pump operating under floor heating.”

“Beautiful place.”

“The Bothy is in a superb isolated position with beautiful views of rolling countryside - from the driveway there is also a tantilising view of the sea.”

“There were initial difficulties with heating the owner or proprietor dealt with this efficiently.”

“We had a lovely week at the beginning of February.”

“The Bothy exceeded all our expectations.”

“What a lovely place, Spotlessly clean, and so well equipped.”

“The Bothy is a great property for a couple.”

“Excellent house in lovely location just outside Slapton village (be aware that driving through the narrow village can be tricky).”

“If you're looking for peace and tranquility on your holidays, look no further.”

“This was an absolutely amazing property, finished to a very high standard & had everything you could ever want.”

“Excellent accommodation, everything was so well thought out, catering for our every need!”

“We stayed at The Bothy for a week and had a really special holiday.”

“Stayed at the Bothy for a week in early march and loved every minute, even though the weather was hit and miss we still managed to walk along Slapton sands and down to Blackpool sands.”

“A fantastic 7 days in an absolutely beautiful cottage, with incredibly pretty scenery, in a wonderful area !”

“What a wonderful place!”

“The Bothy is wonderful place to stay, secluded and nestled into the side of a hill with great views.”

“Absolute peace - just what we needed.”

“The Bothy is a fantastic cottage very tastefully refurbished with a modern interior.”

“Excellent”

“THE BOTHY IS AMAZING!”

“A terrific property - clean/comfortable/well stocked with a few lovely little unexpected touches for self caterers/amazingly quite with views to die for/surrounded by sheep giving birth to very late lambkins.”

The property

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About the location

SLAPTON