A lovely clean ,well equipped house

The staff at Ocean Cottages were so helpful and always responded quickly. Skylark was a lovely house. So clean and well-equipped. The garden was good, especially for the dogs very secure and sitting in the evening beautiful. Would definitely stay at one of Ocean Cottages again a lovely holiday

Dawn   Jun 2024
Great place

Great location, beautiful house. Would definitely stay again Thanks

Paul & Helen   Aug 2023
Perfect family holiday accommodation

Skylark was ideal for our family holiday in Woolacoombe, quiet location, with a 5 minute drive to the beach. Loved the open plan ground floor, with garden view. Nice touch with the chocolates on arrival. Only one complaint though - There were dog hairs all over the outside furniture cushions ! But would definitely stop here again when next in the area.

David Matthews   Jul 2023
Management comment
Hi David, thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and visit to Woolacombe. Thank you for making us aware that there was dog hair on the outside furniture, we will be looking into this. Take care and we hope to welcome you back again in the future - The Ocean Cottages Team
Lovely House, but some improvements could make it better!

Lovely house, furniture seemed a little tired and we felt the hot tub charge of £200 for a few nights was just too much, so we didn't use it. Garden was lovely and the house had all the equipment you need. Bathrooms were nice too. A bit disappointed the pub at the end of the road was no longer open, as having a pub at the end of the road was one of the reasons we booked it! We had some lovely walks on the gorgeous beaches nearby and the location was so quiet and peaceful.

Justine   Mar 2023
Management comment
Hi Justine, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear that the closure of the pub had a huge impact on your stay. The Fortescue Arms restaurant was being refurbished and the works were supposed to be completed by the end of January. Unfortunately, the works ran over, as building projects often do, and the latest update is that they opened in time for Mother's Day, which we appreciate was after your stay. We have passed on your comments regarding the furniture to the owner. We understand your decision not to have the hot tub for your stay which is why it is an optional 'extra' to your booking. The hot tub is charged at £200, even for short breaks, as to fill, clean and heat it from cold, does incur the same costs no matter the length of the stay. We are pleased to hear that you explored the area and that you managed to get some peace and quiet during your stay and we hope to welcome you to Ocean Cottages again in the future. Kindest, The Ocean Cottages Team
Beautiful home

Beautiful home very clean, up to date, lots of space, great showers, comfy beds and hot tub if required. Perfect location 2 mins drive from the beach, lovely pub across the road very friendly great food. Highly recommend

Emily   Nov 2022
Lovely

We had a lovely holiday at skylark. The house was very clean and the kitchen well equipped. Loved the hot tub and the garden too especially as we took our dog along. I can't fault ocean cottages they were very informative and any questions I had they answered straight away . We would definitely go again and I would definitely use ocean cottages again.

Julie   Jun 2022
Cleanliness was amazing!

Cleanliness was amazing every bathroom and bedroom were spotless on arrival. Again in strange times was nice to see it was a priority. Plenty of space inside big kitchen with everything needed in there. Hot tub was lovely, the only thing I would say is that if you've got pets take lots of extra towels as the garden was abit of a mud bath due to the rain. But we pet owners expect that anyway. Overall lovely stay some lovely Sunsets if you catch them just over looking the sea. Spacious and modern. And a great local pub just at the bottom of the lane where you can take the dogs in and they like to feed them steak. Lovely touch.

Cara   Oct 2020
lovely stay

Lovely stay at Skylark, this is our second visit.  I will definitely be abck, weather was amazing!

Pomeroy   Mar 2019
great stay

We had a great stay in Skylark.  the hot tub was amazing. Also the beach was massive and we even went boogie boarding.  we met our friends and played with our friends at the beach.

the Robertsons   Mar 2019
Incredible Week

Incredible week of hot sunshine, clear blue skies and stunning sunsets.  What a week to have chosen to come back to my childhood summers of yesteryear to revisit special places.  The House is very well equipped, light and airy, hot tub delicious especially with a long G&T in hand after a day out.

Saunton Sands - Miles of sand and clear waters - dog friendly - brethtakingly beautiful.

Ilfracombe - Fish and Chips on the harbour quay

Woolacombe - Great walks - Mortehoe

Tarr Steps - Worth a visit for the woodland walk along the river, watch out for the Horseflies!!

Julia, John and Dougie   Feb 2019
Once again, a lovely visit to Skylark!

We've had fabulous beach days at Barricane Beach - seen the sights on the Princess Cruise in Ilfracome, visited the Ilfracombe Aquarium and had a great day at Coombe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. Skylark and Tarka Lane is the perfect place to set up home for a lovely week in North Devon. We have thoroughly enjoyed it again! More memories made.

Anon   Aug 2018
Incredible week!

Incredible week of hot sunshine, clear blue skies and stunning sunsets - what a week to have chosen to come back to my childhood summers of yesteryear to revisit special places. The house is very well equipped, light and airy. Hot tub delicious especially with a long G+T in hand after a day out!

Anon   Aug 2018
amazing house with its beautiful interior and exterior, hot tub & garden
We have had a fantastic holiday in this amazing house with its beautiful interior and exterior, hot tub & Garden You have thought of everything. Thank you Yorkshire
1.10.16   Oct 2016
Great holiday getaway in a stunning house and ideal location
The holiday home and location was a winner with the whole family. Even on a wet day we had places to go and visit. My family loved the hot-tub and luxurious holiday home. As my nieces said ' The best holiday ever' . We will be returning again.
Parm   Sep 2016
a beautiful home with luxurious feel.
Thank you for an absolutely amazing holiday! It is a beautiful home with luxurious feel. We have had a truly lovely holiday with the perfect Devon weather & surf. The location and facilities were perfectly suited to allow us time to enjoy time with our family and celebrate our 65th birthdays too! The Barber Family
12.8.16   Aug 2016
The location was brilliant because it was near so many lovely towns,
We had an amazing time at Skylark. The location was brilliant because it was near so many lovely towns, villages and beaches. The layout is good because it is really comfortable for a family of 5 and everyone loved it. The hot tub was also a favourite nd was used many times and thoroughly enjoyed. Many thanks Kath, Max, Izzy, Felix, Nial, Pepper
5.8.16   Aug 2016
Very modern property and had everything you needed
Loved this cottage great garden with lovely views. Very modern property and had everything you needed from: Board games for wet day, milk , cake , canvas bag , would definitely recommend this cottage . Great location, Home from Home.
Hayley Harper   Jul 2016
Lots of wonderful places to visit
Fantastic house and facilities - the hot tub a bonus! Lots of wonderful places to visit. The weather ha been kind - sunset in the hot tub and tray of chips on the beach!. Hopefully back next year Nottingham
30.6.16   Jun 2016
Fantastic, great property
Fantastic, great property nothing more to say really. Sadie, Lindsey, Reggie
17.6.16   Jun 2016
The cottage is gorgeous with everything you need.
After a few issues which were quickly dealt with, we all thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The cottage is gorgeous with everything you need. The hot tub a bonus!!! The weather a bit mixed but loved it here in Devon anyway. We will be back Thank you McInerney family
10.6.16   Jun 2016
The large window with all it's light was amazing.
We had a lovely stay in your apartment. The large window with all it's light was amazing. Hugo loved it as well. So magical, we will be back. Sara & danny
2016   Mar 2016
We hope to be back!
Thanks for the welcome pack, it was very welcome. We could not have wished for better weather. We hope to be back Tracey, Jim & Amanda
1.3.16   Mar 2016
The area is one of my favourites anywhere with wonderful sandy beaches
We had a great stay in Skylark, having stayed in one of the other properties last year. We plan to come back for a third visit next year! The house is ideal, well stocked and really had everything we could need (and our dogs are also welcome!) The area is one of my favourites anywhere with wonderful sandy beaches. Added to that we had perfect weather! We couldn't have asked for more!
27th March   Mar 2016
A wonderful stay in a lovely part of the country
We had a great stay in Skylark, having stayed in one of the other properties last year. We plan to come back for a third visit next year! The house is ideal, well stocked and really had everything we could need (and our dogs are also welcome!) The area is one of my favourites anywhere with wonderful sandy beaches. Added to that we had perfect weather! We couldn't have asked for more!
  Mar 2016
The large window brings so much light, it's amazing!
We had a lovely stay in your property. The large window brings so much light, it's amazing! So magical, we'll be back.
Sarah & Danny   Feb 2016
Plenty of towels, quality bed linen and a well equipped kitchen
We've had a lovely relaxing stay in the cottage, which was lovely and clean with everything we needed. Plenty of towels, quality bed linen and a well equipped kitchen made our stay easy! The hot tub and garden were great and well maintained.
Dave & Jackie   Feb 2016
the garden and hot tub was divine and used every night
Booked skylark for my parents 50th and 60th birthdays, my brother my husband and my dog all came along too for a week away! The house is perfect for a seaside getaway and the garden and hot tub was divine and used every night come all weather! The white blinds in the bedrooms meant it was really bright by 5am do my husband and i were awake very early each morning. However would still stay again it was a beautiful week with gorgeous sea views, and the chocolate cake on arrival was a nice touch! Thank you for an amazing week we can't wait to book again next year! :)
June 2015   Sep 2015
The property is lovely and the hot tub is a bonus too - Used every day!
We've had a fantastic time here. Weather has been mixed but managed to get out every day. The property is lovely and the hot tub is a bonus too - Used every day! We would love to come back soon.
Angliss' & Arno's   Sep 2015
The house has been lovely, great for our children and for adults too!
The house has been lovely, great for our children and for adults too!
The Jefferies & Johnsons   Sep 2015
Would definitely recommend Ocean Cottages
Had a perfect week! The house is lovely has absolutely everything we've needed. Love the kitchen area, it's been a pleasure to cook in. Weather has been mixed but still managed to enjoy the hot tub most nights. Would definitely recommend Ocean Cottages. Thank you! :) Just want to add to this! I have had an amazing time. When my mum and dad told me we were going home I was so sad, it has been the best holiday ever! Really love it, good things to say about Ocean Cottages, thank you so much, you have put a lot of work in this house. Thank you. Oh and Bobby and Jess liked it too!
Anonymous   Sep 2015