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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Clean bungalow well provided for with equipment ,very convenient to beach, ideal for our break . Lovely walks from the site along beach and inland .Access road poor and hedgerows cause it to be narrow... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely light and airy chalet, modern and comfortable fixtures and fittings, great kitchen appliances and good size bathroom, excellent shower and heated towel rail....and large towels! Norton park... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A beautiful building , which certainly has the WOW Factor , the acoustics whilst playing music were out of this world. Bed and bedding very comfortable and good quality. Myself personally had to ta... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful spotless apartment with everything included, you would ever need. Massive bathroom with big shower and the fluffiest towels. Beds were so comfortable, as was the settee, loved looking out at... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Light & airy modern spotlessly clean chalet

Lovely light and airy chalet, modern and comfortable fixtures and fittings, great kitchen appliances and good size bathroom, excellent shower and heated towel rail....and large towels!
Norton park is on the bus route to either Dartmouth or Totnes and runs hourly during the week, just wait at gate or pull in opposite.
Booking and contact with our hosts was excellent.
We throughly enjoyed our stay.

19 May 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

15 VALLEY VIEW

We absolutely choose the correct location, unfortunately the photographs on the Original Cottages website are not accurate, these pictures are of the Lodge are well outdated. We found numerous stains on the suite, lots of food crumb under the cushions on the sofa and chairs and frayed upholstery, dangerously sharp broken foot peddle on bin, cracked bath panel, loose carpet strip into main bedroom, and a lot of wear and tare. We were really disappointed overall and thought it was sad that the upkeep of the property has been neglected, such a shame it is situated in one of the best positions on the site. A lot of money paid to feel let down by the standard. The Lodge is very much in need of some TLC.

12 May 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful property

Beautiful property, helpful hosts and a wonderful area to explore .
Would strongly recommend Mole End for a holiday in Southwold .

17 May 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Well equipped, clean bungalow very close to beach

Clean bungalow well provided for with equipment ,very convenient to beach, ideal for our break . Lovely walks from the site along beach and inland .Access road poor and hedgerows cause it to be narrow brushing sides of car, could be difficult at peak times of year with several cars going up and down . Parking area large but drain at entrance sits very proud so low cars may find it difficult in poor weather

9 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Booked 5 nights in wales

Booked 5 nights in wales , on the day of the holiday we were travelling to wales got within 30 miles of the cottage when I received a text telling me the cottage was cancelled due to some building work all we were offered was our money back no compensation nothing won’t go with this company again
STAY CLEAR

16 May 2025
Unprompted review
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Dear Garry,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we're very sorry to hear about your experience. We completely understand how frustrating and disappointing it must have been to have your holiday plans disrupted at such short notice.

We’d really like to investigate what happened in more detail, so we’ve requested your booking reference to help us look into this properly. Please be assured that we take situations like this seriously and want to understand why this occurred and how we could have handled it better.

Once again, we’re truly sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment caused, and we hope to have the opportunity to review this further with you.

Original Cottages

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I can not access my account to manage…

I can not access my account to manage my booking because theyve changed company details and nobody will help, cant get anyone to contact me back, although quick to be in touch when you owe them money

23 May 2025
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Reply from Original Cottages

Dear Darren,

Thank you for your feedback, and we're very sorry to hear about the difficulty you experienced accessing your account. We were aware that some guests were temporarily unable to log in due to recent system changes, and our IT team has been working hard to resolve these issues as quickly as possible.

We understand how frustrating this must have been, and we want to reassure you that we’re always available to assist via phone or live chat if you need help managing your booking or have any concerns.

Your experience matters to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Owner ignored our concerns

Owner ignored our concerns.
Original cottages dealt with our concerns and have responded appropriately but the cottage overall was not great for the money. I was most concerned with two sewage spills that required attention. Staff dealt promptly and kept me informed but owner just ignored us.

20 April 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from Original Cottages

Dear Paul,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that our team was able to respond promptly and keep you informed during your stay, but we're truly sorry to learn that the property owner did not make contact regarding the issues you raised.

We understand how important it is for our guests to feel heard and supported throughout their stay, and we’ll be passing your comments directly to the property’s account manager so this can be addressed with the owner.

Thank you again for your comments — they help us improve the experience for all our guests.

Original Cottages

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic property-would definitely recommend!

This property was absolutely fantastic and exceeded all our expectations! We were a group of 21 celebrating a 60th birthday and had an amazing time. The two children in our group especially loved the play area and games room, which kept them happily entertained. The hot tubs were a big hit, and the views were simply breathtaking.

Thanks to the spacious layout, it never felt crowded, everyone had their own space to relax, but there were plenty of opportunities for us to come together, which made the experience even more special. We ventured out on a walk to explore the local area, which was a highlight - especially with the brilliant weather we had on the weekend.

The property is very secluded, which meant we could enjoy playing music and celebrating without worry. I would absolutely recommend this place and will definitely be coming back!

16 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Boatlake Barn

Great place to stay. Lovely spacious clean barn with secluded garden and fabulous views. Local to lots of sightseeing places. From booking the holiday to actually going on holiday original cottages were informative and professional.

5 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

High quality cottage with outstanding…

High quality cottage with outstanding views. The lack of ability to buy groceries locally is an issue and at he time of our visit surrounding building work and the infants school next door gave constant noise during weekdays.

10 May 2025
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lovely views of the bay but noisy with…

Lovely views of the bay but noisy with neighbours beneath our apartment during evening. Apparently it is known to other residents. Cars like to race up the hill on way to mumbles so can get a bit irritating but the sound of the sea is beautiful . Cutlery and crockery was dirty so had to wash them all before we could use them. Mattress needs replacing as very stained and also pillows were stained too.
Shame as it was in a good location but not for us again.

4 May 2025
Unprompted review

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