Kingfisher Cottage
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Summary of reviewsKingfisher Cottage offers a remarkable experience in the heart of Tavistock, widely praised for its superb location, cleanliness and exceptional hospitality. Situated just steps from Tavistock town centre and the serene River Tavy, the property's picturesque and tranquil setting is ideal for leisurely walks, shopping and exploring Dartmoor National Park. Guests consistently appreciate the convenience, beautiful views and the peaceful retreat provided by the cottage.
The breakfasts at Kingfisher Cottage are exceptional with high-quality ingredients and a variety of options catering to diverse tastes, including those with dietary restrictions. The delightful full English breakfast and the sunny riverside conservatory dining area are frequently highlighted as standout features that enhance the overall dining experience.
The rooms at Kingfisher Cottage, albeit some being compact, are noted for their cleanliness, comfort and amenities. Guests find the beds especially comfortable, contributing to restful stays. Despite some minor observations about decor needing updates, the overall homeliness and warmth of the accommodations receive consistent accolades. The efficient and well-maintained private bathrooms add to the positive experience.
Guests often commend the impeccable cleanliness of the property with spotless rooms and common areas. The excellent breakfast and friendly hosts further elevate the stay, creating a welcoming and well-looked-after environment.
The hosts, Paul and Carla, are repeatedly praised for their warm, friendly and helpful demeanor. Their extensive local knowledge and willingness to go above and beyond foster a homely and accommodating atmosphere, making guests feel valued and cared for.
Parking is convenient with private, on-site options, although the spaces can be tight. The attentive team assists guests in managing the parking, ensuring a satisfactory experience despite the occasional challenge with larger vehicles.
Kingfisher Cottage also excels in being dog-friendly, offering thoughtful amenities for pets and their owners. While the accommodation is comfortable for couples with pets, consideration may be needed for larger breeds in smaller rooms.
Overall, Kingfisher Cottage delivers cosy, clean and value-for-money accommodations with exceptional service, making it a memorable and highly recommended destination for visitors to Tavistock.
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The breakfasts at Kingfisher Cottage are exceptional with high-quality ingredients and a variety of options catering to diverse tastes, including those with dietary restrictions. The delightful full English breakfast and the sunny riverside conservatory dining area are frequently highlighted as standout features that enhance the overall dining experience.
The rooms at Kingfisher Cottage, albeit some being compact, are noted for their cleanliness, comfort and amenities. Guests find the beds especially comfortable, contributing to restful stays. Despite some minor observations about decor needing updates, the overall homeliness and warmth of the accommodations receive consistent accolades. The efficient and well-maintained private bathrooms add to the positive experience.
Guests often commend the impeccable cleanliness of the property with spotless rooms and common areas. The excellent breakfast and friendly hosts further elevate the stay, creating a welcoming and well-looked-after environment.
The hosts, Paul and Carla, are repeatedly praised for their warm, friendly and helpful demeanor. Their extensive local knowledge and willingness to go above and beyond foster a homely and accommodating atmosphere, making guests feel valued and cared for.
Parking is convenient with private, on-site options, although the spaces can be tight. The attentive team assists guests in managing the parking, ensuring a satisfactory experience despite the occasional challenge with larger vehicles.
Kingfisher Cottage also excels in being dog-friendly, offering thoughtful amenities for pets and their owners. While the accommodation is comfortable for couples with pets, consideration may be needed for larger breeds in smaller rooms.
Overall, Kingfisher Cottage delivers cosy, clean and value-for-money accommodations with exceptional service, making it a memorable and highly recommended destination for visitors to Tavistock.
Bed & Breakfast with Parking
The cottage provides parking facilities for guests. Its location also offers a quiet retreat, ideal for those driving into Tavistock.
Dog Friendly Bed & Breakfast
Cheap Bed & Breakfast
Small Bed & Breakfast
3-Star Bed & Breakfast
Guest Reviews
Kingfisher Cottage boasts an enviable location, just steps away from Tavistock's town centre and the peaceful River Tavy. The cottage's setting is not only beautiful, but also incredibly convenient for exploring the town and its nearby attractions. Positioned by Vigo Bridge, it offers easy access to the heart of Tavistock, making it an ideal base for both leisurely walks and shopping excursions. Its proximity to Dartmoor National Park further enhances its appeal, providing guests with a gateway to the stunning natural landscapes of the area.
Visitors appreciate the picturesque views of the river and the tranquil charm of the spot, all within a short walk from the main amenities and shopping streets. The location is particularly praised for its centrality, being close to restaurants, pubs and the main high street, yet offering a peaceful retreat.
Guests repeatedly highlight the warm and welcoming atmosphere provided by the friendly and knowledgeable hosts. The combination of superb location, comfortable accommodations and excellent hospitality make it a standout choice for those looking to explore Tavistock and beyond.
Nestled by the River Tavy, Kingfisher Cottage offers an exceptional breakfast experience that guests consistently praise. The breakfast, described as excellent, delicious and superb, is prepared with high-quality ingredients and great care. Both cooked and continental options are available, pleasing various palates and dietary needs, including those of coeliacs. Diners appreciate the freshly cooked meals tailored to individual requests with many noting the standout full English breakfast made to order.
The breakfast room, a sunny riverside conservatory, provides a charming atmosphere with picturesque views of the river, enhancing the dining experience. Guests frequently remark on the wide selection of cereals, fruits and other offerings, all plentiful and well-presented. The hosts at Kingfisher Cottage are equally commendable for their hospitality, making guests feel warmly welcomed and attended to.
Overall, the breakfast experience at Kingfisher Cottage stands out for its variety, taste and the serene location, making it a memorable part of any stay.
Kingfisher Cottage offers a range of cosy and comfortable rooms that provide all the necessities for a pleasant stay. Guests consistently highlight the overall cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, noting that although some rooms are on the smaller side, they are exceptionally well-maintained and equipped with amenities such as tea kettles, internet access and televisions. The beds are frequently praised for their comfort, contributing to an overall restful experience.
Despite the compact size of some bathrooms, they are well-equipped and some rooms even feature views of the river, adding to the charming atmosphere. The property itself is described as tidy and situated in a convenient location, ideal for guests’ needs and close to town.
The decor may need a freshen-up in some areas, but guests have found the accommodation homely with lovely and warm rooms. The excellent showers and tasty breakfasts only add to the positive experience. The hosts, Paul and Carla, receive high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing the warm, welcoming environment of Kingfisher Cottage.
Kingfisher Cottage consistently receives high marks for its comfortable beds, providing guests with a satisfying night's sleep. Numerous visitors have praised the beds as very comfortable, super comfortable and even the most comfortable they have ever slept in. The rooms, alongside the beds, are noted for their cleanliness and overall comfort, contributing positively to the guest experience. While a few reviewers mentioned that the mattress could be softer or firmer according to their personal preferences, the general consensus remains that the beds are of excellent quality. Many guests also appreciated the added value of a good breakfast and reasonable pricing. A few comments mentioned quirks with the beds' movements and some downstairs carpets' condition, but overall, the comfortable bedding stood out as a highlight of their stay.
Kingfisher Cottage has garnered exceptional praise for its impeccable cleanliness from its guests. Many reviews emphasized the spotlessly clean and well-maintained accommodations, noting that both rooms and bathrooms were kept in pristine condition. Guests appreciated the property's overall clean and tidy environment, highlighting that attention to cleanliness was consistently top-notch.
The cottage offers clean and comfortable rooms that make visitors feel right at home, coupled with friendly and welcoming hosts who add to the pleasant experience. Additionally, an excellent breakfast is frequently mentioned as a highlight of the stay.
The property is not only clean but also conveniently located close to amenities and the town center, providing a comfortable and well-looked-after setting. Guests remarked that the clean private bathrooms and terraces by the river enhanced their stay, making it a beautiful and accommodating place they would be happy to return to. Overall, Kingfisher Cottage is praised for delivering clean, cosy and value-for-money accommodations with a touch of homely charm.
Kingfisher Cottage is frequently praised for its exceptional hospitality with numerous positive mentions of the owners, Paul and Carla. Guests consistently highlight their warm and welcoming nature, describing them as friendly, helpful and professional. Visitors appreciate the couple's extensive knowledge about the local area, which enhances their stay by providing valuable insights and recommendations.
The hosts' readiness to assist and accommodate guests' needs stands out with several reviews noting their willingness to go above and beyond, such as sourcing a replacement screw for a GoPro and ensuring personal comfort. The atmosphere created by Paul and Carla is often described as homely, contributing to a relaxed and enjoyable experience for all visitors. Their dedication to excellent service makes an impression with guests feeling cared for and valued during their stay.
Parking at Kingfisher Cottage presents both conveniences and challenges. Guests appreciate the private, on-site parking as it offers free and safe options, including secure motorcycle parking. The central yet quiet location provides added value. However, the parking spaces are notably tight and can be a bit tricky to navigate, especially for larger vehicles. The host and staff excel in assisting guests with parking arrangements, alleviating some of the difficulty. While maneuvering in and out of the parking area might be a challenge due to nearby traffic with careful arrangement and guidance from the attentive team, guests manage to park adequately. Despite the snug spaces, many find the overall experience workable and satisfactory.
Kingfisher Cottage is a pet-friendly haven with exceptional service for both owners and their furry friends. The hosts are notably friendly and welcoming, extending their warmth to canine guests as well. They are accommodating to specific needs, such as making space for larger vehicles and offering useful advice on local dog-friendly spots. The cottage is particularly kind to dogs with amenities like doggy bowls thoughtfully placed in convenient locations to prevent messes. Guests have observed that the rooms are well-suited for couples and their pets. However, there was a mention of a bedroom being too small to comfortably include a dog, which might be a consideration for those with larger breeds. Overall, Kingfisher Cottage offers a welcoming and comfortable stay for both humans and their animal companions.
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Location
Visitors appreciate the picturesque views of the river and the tranquil charm of the spot, all within a short walk from the main amenities and shopping streets. The location is particularly praised for its centrality, being close to restaurants, pubs and the main high street, yet offering a peaceful retreat.
Guests repeatedly highlight the warm and welcoming atmosphere provided by the friendly and knowledgeable hosts. The combination of superb location, comfortable accommodations and excellent hospitality make it a standout choice for those looking to explore Tavistock and beyond.
Breakfast
The breakfast room, a sunny riverside conservatory, provides a charming atmosphere with picturesque views of the river, enhancing the dining experience. Guests frequently remark on the wide selection of cereals, fruits and other offerings, all plentiful and well-presented. The hosts at Kingfisher Cottage are equally commendable for their hospitality, making guests feel warmly welcomed and attended to.
Overall, the breakfast experience at Kingfisher Cottage stands out for its variety, taste and the serene location, making it a memorable part of any stay.
Rooms
Despite the compact size of some bathrooms, they are well-equipped and some rooms even feature views of the river, adding to the charming atmosphere. The property itself is described as tidy and situated in a convenient location, ideal for guests’ needs and close to town.
The decor may need a freshen-up in some areas, but guests have found the accommodation homely with lovely and warm rooms. The excellent showers and tasty breakfasts only add to the positive experience. The hosts, Paul and Carla, receive high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing the warm, welcoming environment of Kingfisher Cottage.
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Cleanliness
The cottage offers clean and comfortable rooms that make visitors feel right at home, coupled with friendly and welcoming hosts who add to the pleasant experience. Additionally, an excellent breakfast is frequently mentioned as a highlight of the stay.
The property is not only clean but also conveniently located close to amenities and the town center, providing a comfortable and well-looked-after setting. Guests remarked that the clean private bathrooms and terraces by the river enhanced their stay, making it a beautiful and accommodating place they would be happy to return to. Overall, Kingfisher Cottage is praised for delivering clean, cosy and value-for-money accommodations with a touch of homely charm.
Staff
The hosts' readiness to assist and accommodate guests' needs stands out with several reviews noting their willingness to go above and beyond, such as sourcing a replacement screw for a GoPro and ensuring personal comfort. The atmosphere created by Paul and Carla is often described as homely, contributing to a relaxed and enjoyable experience for all visitors. Their dedication to excellent service makes an impression with guests feeling cared for and valued during their stay.
Parking
Dog Friendly
No, Kingfisher Cottage doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Kingfisher Cottage.
Yes, Kingfisher Cottage welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Kingfisher Cottage.
No, Kingfisher Cottage doesn't have a gym.
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