Should you have any information about Smithy Cottage relating to its history, family links, photographs or anecdotes we would love to hear from you. We are currently gathering this information and eventually we should like to provide an additional web page detailing the history of the house and the people that lived here. Please feel free to email us at: rbrookes@westdownho.freeserve.co.uk
"...Thank you so much for the very clean & cosy cottage. We loved the open fire, warmed up the cold evenings nicely [December/January]. The cottage had everything we needed and we had a most enjoyable stay. Thanks again..."
M Family, Camberley, Surrey"...Thank you very much for a nice clean & cosy cottage. The bath was great, the fire was great. Set in a nice peaceful village, would like to visit again..."
M Family, Camberley, Surrey"...We stayed here for the weekend as we wanted to have some time in Devon for our 1st Anniversary present to each other...Village pub..is really fab - great food and surroundings. We really enjoyed the open fire and spa bath here, also the kitchen had everything we needed. We really liked how clean it was when we arrived...makes all the difference! Thanks..."
Mr & Mrs T, Horsham, West Sussex"...Weather could have been better [November] but the clean, well-equipped & comfortable cottage made up for it. Will be back to see the area in another season..."
Mr & Mrs W, New Barnet, Herts"...we have always had good experiences [staying in cottages] in the last 10 years and Smithy Cottage is no different..."
Mr & Mrs R Ashford, Kent"...Had a lovely time...Cottage is very comfortable & convenient for travelling..."
Mr & Mrs R, Surbiton, Surrey"...Lovely cottage, which made a perfect base...Thank you again for everything..."
F Family, Rainham, Kent"...Lovely cosy cottage, great location, walks from the door, a lovely relaxing week. Many thanks..."
Mr & Mrs D, Bristol"...I think that was the fastest week ever known to man. Thanks very much for a really lovely cottage...Village inn was gorgeous - cracking food..."
C Family, Birkenhead"...We've had a great week in a lovely cottage. Clean and well equipped...Good meals at village inn..."
H Family, Worcester"...Lovely cottage, really homely - an excellent setting for our honeymoon..."
Mr & Mrs M, Middlesex"...A cosy, comfortable cottage in a good location. Perfect for [5 month old child's] first visit to this lovely part of the countryside..."
Mr & Mrs E, Cuckfield, West Sussex"...A very happy week, cottage just as nice as we remember it... "
Mr & Mrs D, Woodingdean, West Sussex."... Had a fantastic weekend at Smithy Cottage. Most of weekend was spent cycling and relaxing!...will def be back..."
M & S, Fareham."...We hope to visit again sometime for the sequel. Marvellous!!"
Mr C, Fareham."...made excellent use of the cosy fire [February]...Absolutely loved the cottage, perfectly quiet and ideal for a relaxing short break...Sorry to leave!"
Mr & Mrs R, Caversham, Reading."...We have had a lovely few days in this beautiful old cottage. It was very cosy and quiet and really made our honeymoon...Also, how clean and well kept the cottage is...The fire is a nice touch..."
Mr & Mrs T, Stoke-on-Trent."...We had a peaceful, stress-free Christmas with plenty of good walking and home cooking... "
C & V, Bristol & Camborne."...Have had a very lovely stay in this v. cosy cottage!...Thank you for making the cottage so comfortable too... "
M & S, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey."...Have enjoyed a very relaxing few days here in Devon made even better by this lovely cottage in superb location. It was a wonderful start to our break to arrive at such a clean, tidy, well-equipped and cosy cottage with the open fire and jaccuzzi both being real winners!... the cottage is gorgeous, we hope to stay again some time in the future..."
Mr & Mrs B, Crawley, West Sussex."...Another satisfied customer. Had a great few days although not long enough! Haven't been to this part of Devon before and the proximity of the coastal path was such a delight we didn't stray far...All in all a fab holiday. Will come for a week next time. Log fire and spa bath were wonderful. Many thanks..."
Mr & Mrs R, Hemel Hempstead"...Had a great time here. Lovely cottage in a great location..."
Mr & Mrs S, Kingsham, Gloucester"...Lovely cottage very cosy, everything here you need. We have both thoroughly enjoyed our week here. Lots of places around it to see...Loved the spa bath...Thanks for the use of your lovely cottage..."
Mr & Mrs W, Great Wyrley"...Cosy Cottage...Quiet location. Cottage very well equipped & furnished. Good coastal walks from cottage"
Mr & Mrs L, Kingswinford, West Mids"...A lovely cosy cottage & "that jacuzzui". We have had a superb break away if not long enough..."
Mr & Mrs L,"...Lovely cottage and even better scenery..."
P family, Loughborough, Leics."...Delightful cottage with everything we needed - high level of cleanliness too - top marks to the cleaner! We've had a wonderful week...We're keen to return..."
D family, Chesham, Bucks"...A lovely relaxing time...all capped off by returning to a cosy cottage, not forgetting that spa bath!..."
Mr & Mrs H, Folkestone, Kent."...Loved the cottage, the sofa & bed so comfy!!...hope to be back soon!!..."
J family, Thorne, Doncaster."...A great base for exploring North Devon...Sad to leave - the week has gone so quickly..."
A family, Maidenhead, Berkshire."...North Devon has been a real breath of fresh air...B said that coming home to Smithy Cottage at the end of the day was like coming home. The view out to the rear of the cottage upstairs is lovely! The best thing was to throw open that window in the morning & take in the rolling fields. Very well equipped little home!..."
P family, Bletchworth, Surrey."...We have had a fantastic week here at Smithy Cottage...Lots of fantastic walks...The walk from the cottage down to Westward Ho! via the beach & on to Appledore is awesome (if quite long)...The cottage was great, we had everything we needed (including plenty of hot water) & the spa bath really hits the spot to sooth aching limbs after a long day on foot. We will be back!!! Thanks for a great holiday"
Mr & Mrs L, Beckenham, Kent."...The cottage is well equipped and a very nice place to stay. Together with a lovely village where everyone is friendly and a great pub down the bottom of the road, what more could you want...Thanks for a nice clean cottage to stay in..."
W family, Kenilworth, Warks."...Our second visit and just as enjoyable as the first. The cottage is so cosy and well equipped..."
Ms K & Ms W, Alton, Hants."...such a cosy, comfortable cottage. It's fully equipped and we didn't want for anything - especially with kitchen utensils and cooking things....We'll be back..."
L family, Galashiels, Scotland.[Page being updated]
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