Braemar Guest Reviews

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Brown Party
April 2023
The house is nicely decorated let's in a lot of light. The location cannot be beaten, great for the beach (easily walked) and great for the bars and restaurants in Croyde 3 minutes walk away. Only thing that stopped me giving it the full five stars was the kitchen, which while clean, would benefit from modernisation.
 
Girdlestone Family
May 2023
Braemar is a traditional house, very spacious and clean. The space is very practical and worked well for us as a family. The outside garden area is a lovely area and we enjoyed sitting having BBQ’s. We loved staying at Braemer and won’t hesitate to book again. We love Croyde, this was our 7th visit, having always stayed on Ruda this was a very welcomed change. The location was perfect, and we enjoyed this year being a little closer to the village. Now our children are a little older the extra little walk to the beach was no problems. Overall I would not hesitate to book with you again, it’s extremely good value for money and we very much look forward to staying at Braemar again – thank you for having us.
 
Roper Couple
June 2023
Property had everything we needed for our holiday. It was close to the beach, shops and restaurants. It wasn’t far to visit other places so was pretty central for us. Really enjoyed our stay will definitely be making a return visit.
 
Weston Family
July 2023
Great location. A short walk down the road to the beach. The cottage was a suitable size for a family of 4 and lovely and clean. Would book again.
 
Knapper Family
August 2023
We found Braemar to be in an ideal location for the shops/restaurants and beaches. We know the area well, as we have been visiting north Devon for years, and location wise, Braemar is perfect. The property looks great and the large driveway is very useful, especially as the local parking fees have increased considerably. It is a good size with lots of light and the lounge is a nice space. We had an enjoyable holiday.
 
Carrison Family
August 2023
Great holiday thanks, house was great, loved Croyde.
 
Wrightson Couple
September 2023
We have had an absolutely brilliant holiday throughout. Everything has been much more than we could have hoped for. The weather has been exceptional, the accommodation was fantastic, and the scenery stunning. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
 
Keen Family
October 2023
Fantastic location close to the village center, beach amd walks. Lovely accommodation, perfect for our family. Thankyou Ian and Cheryl.
 
Cox couple
May 2022
The bungalow, was large, airy, well equipped and bright. Nicely furnished. Has washing machine and very large bathroom and lovely bath. Bedroom large and clean.
Great location for the beach. Very quiet. Parking was easy but had to be careful when leaving property. It was well placed for visiting attractions, we walked along the coast to a local beach. village was walking distance. And lots of restaurants and pubs. Great food. Although you only get 1 scone with your cream tea so Definitely need a yummy ice cream afterwards, Definitely return again.
 
Potts Family
June 2022
First time at Braemar. We really enjoyed our two weeks stay there. We found the cottage well equipped clean and comfortable.
 
Hickman party
June 2022
This bungalow was a great size, very spacious and bright. Off road parking for at least two cars.
The location is excellent, 5 minutes to the village and 15 minutes to the beach. It was clean and bright, lovely patio doors, to the front garden, opened up the kitchen space. All house hold alliances worked fine, great dining space which would seat six. Bedrooms were very spacious, with plenty on storage. Second bedroom could accommodate up to 4, with twin and bunk beds. Ideal for families.
 
Girdlestone Family
August 2022
Braemar is a traditional house, very spacious and clean. The space is very practical and worked well for us as a family. The outside garden area is a lovely area and we enjoyed sitting having BBQ’s. We loved staying at Braemer and won’t hesitate to book again.
 
Button family
August 2022
A lovely property with plenty of space and lovely location.
 
Ryott couple
September 2022
We have stayed in Braemar/Croyde Shores 4 consecutive years and intend to return for more. The accomodation is everything one can wish for in a holiday home, clean, comfortable, all the necessary appliances and ideally located in a safe quiet spot within a lovely Devonshire village. Can recommend to all age groups seeking a memorable holiday.
 
Beavin Couple
October 2022
Good, clean accommodation.
 
Weston Family
June 2021
Lovely cottage exactly as described when we had a inquiry the host was very helpful and polite
 
Pope Family
June 2021
Fantastic location, walking distance to the beach and round the corner from pubs and restaurants. Everything you need for a great holiday.

Bailey Couple
May 2021
The cottage was nice a spacious, clean and perfectly located in Croyde.
Overall a good property
 
Kelland Family
May 2021
The bungalow is well situated for exploring the North Devon Coastal path with walks direct from the door to Croyde Beach (10 mins), Baggy Point (15 mins), Woolacombe (1.5 hours or so) and Saunton (1 hour or so). Its also well positioned for exploring further afield such as Ilfracombe, Lynton and Lynmouth and Exmoor. For a rainy day Barnstaple, Bideford and Braunton are all worth a visit. The bungalow itself is clean and comfortable
 
Beazer Family
April 2021
Great place in a perfect location. Highly recommend- the south facing garden is a particular highlight!

Cant Couple
April 2021
Fantastic location, 10mins walk from the beach and 5 minutes into town for the coffee shops and restaurants. Nice spacious bungalow with large front garden and lockable back yard useful for surfboards and wetsuits. We noticed the place had been really thoroughly cleaned before we arrived and Ian has put a lot of thought and effort into COVID-19 precautions. Recommended and great value.
Millar Family
October 2020

Another great holiday in Croyde. We have been coming to Croyde for a number of years now and have always stayed at the owners other property, Lane Head, so we knew what to expect. Lovely and clean, Braemar has a good sized kitchen and a very comfortable living room to relax in. We will definitely be back.

Roffey couple
October 2020
The property is more spacious than it appears on the website with a good size living room and we particularly liked the big kitchen with a dining area overlooking the garden. Just a short walk to the Post Office for newspapers and shops and the lovely beach also a relatively short walk too. Also nice to have a good quality, large flat-screen TV in the living room. A lovely, spacious property in a wonderful area. The owners are very friendly and communications were excellent.

Ryott couple
September 2020
Excellent villa/cottage ideally located within a lovely Devon village

Snow party
August 2020
This is a nice roomy cottage, which suited our family of four nicely. Some appliances (washing machine/dishwasher/TV) seemed brand new, so obviously there are upgrades being made, the bathroom also looked newly decorated and was very nice. Some furnishings and fittings are starting to look a little tired, but the location of the cottage is excellent for beach and village -we stuck to the beach mostly because of COVID, but the cottage seemed well cleaned and we felt comfortable there.

Parkinson Family
August 2020
Absolutely brilliant. Nice clean and all safety measures in place. We love Croyde and have stayed at another bungalow owned by the same people few years ago and that was beautiful too so we knew what to expect. Wouldn't stay anywhere else when visiting now. 100% recommend.

Goodfellow Family
August 2020
The property was very spacious with lots of storage space available. The kitchen was very large and well-equipped and the Smart TV was a great bonus, as it meant my kids could log onto their Netflix and YouTube accounts!
The location was perfect and we really couldn’t have asked for more, being walking distance from both Croyde beach and the village itself, full of lovely pubs and restaurants.
We loved our time at Braemar and could have easily stayed another week if not more.

Howe Family
July 2020
The house was just as we expected from the website. It was
spacious and simply furnished. The kitchen area was well equipped
and the shower was powerful with lots of hot water. The house was
very clean when we arrived. It provided a great central base to our
holiday in Croyde with easy access to the high street, the beach and
the coastal path. The front garden was bigger than we expected and
we enjoyed the glimpses of the sea from it.
We enjoy coming to Croyde and have visited for the last three or
four years. Great surfing, walks. Also great - ice cream parlour, pizza
oven in front of the General Stores, Squires in Braunton. Billy Budds
was great with its COVID management.
Overall we very much enjoyed our stay - particularly the location of
Braemar and the space it offers. Thank you.

Lambert Family
July 2020
Fantastic property – just as expected – more than likely to visit again.
Great area – sandy beach well looked after.
Putsborough beach well worth a visit
See you next year!
Mciver couple
October 2019

Clean, tidy and comfortable accommodation.  Owner easily contacted for any problem

Urwin couple
September 2019

We had a lovely stay at Braemar which is very spacious and comfortable. The patio area is great for sitting out in the garden. The location is excellent but still private and quiet being off the main road. Thank you Ian

Tutty family
September 2019

Lovely bungalow in a perfect location for exploring North Devon. I stayed here in September 2019 for a week and was impressed. The property was clean and well appointed, I felt immediately comfortable with everything I expected and more.
 
Davies Family
August 2019

A very well presented, spacious, spotless and well equipped cottage in a beautiful location. Lovely outdoor space and nice clean crisp bedding. Only two things stopped it getting 5 stars. It was great to have a bath and a shower but we are shower people and when coming back from the beach, it would have been nice to have a more powerful one. Also, the wi-fi which even given the area, was not good. But those things aside, we had a fabulous holiday.

Wright Family
August 2019
Nice spacious and clean house, comfy beds and living area, good facilities
Great location between village centre and beach
Nice to be in a house (as opposed to tent or caravan) when the weather was not so good
Croyde Bay is a wonderful place to stay for an active beach holiday, Village centre is very nice with plenty of choice for food and some good shops
Really enjoyable holiday overall … will come again

Mills Family
July 2019

Situated perfectly for walk into Croyde or the beach. Cosy cottage with decent facilities.
Gorgeous beach, plenty to do locally & in surrounding area.
The area & situation of property mean we would definitely consider staying again at some point in the future.

Durrant Family
July 2019

We have travelled to Croyde a few times over the last few years and always stayed a Braemar. It has always been clean, friendly and helpful with our growing family. The bungalow was invaluable this year as I was travelling in my wheelchair.

Harding Party
June 2019

 Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Lots to see and do, close to lots of different places to visit. Good location.
 
Loxston party
June 2019

A very roomy bungalow with plenty of space to move around. Comfortable beds and a lovely front garden. "

Mcgrath party
June 2019
 Great location, clean, but needs some minor investment in minor maintenance to spruce up the property. For a family with two adults and up to 4 kids, good value for money and within easy walking access of village food outlets and beach.
 The property ticked all our boxes and was ideal for our stay

Weber Couple
May 2019

The owners are very reliable and the process of booking worked very well. The housekeeper was very friendly and helpful. The house is well equipped and has a small front garden facing the street with a small terrace and barbecue.
We can recommend the cottage  anytime.
The area around Croyde is beautiful. Various extensive beaches and many opportunities for hiking are available. There are also many lovely places and attractions in the area.
Our conclusion: We did not regret it a second to have booked the house!
Sheldon
October 2018
The house is in a great location - walking distance from the beach and our surf lessons, Croyde village and coastal walls. The house itself is comfortable, spacious, and very clean. Ian was an attentive host who responded quickly to any queries we had. We had amazing weather and a great holiday

Robinson party
September 2018
Very clean , well equipped, within walking distance of beach and village. Village great for eating out and had a well stocked shop and Post Office

Helen
September 2018
Great location for Croyde
Close to beach and village. Perfect for couples, friends and family. Ideal for surfers, walkers or lazers! Very clean and tidy property with great amenities.

Jake
September 2018
Great bungalow. Well positioned for the village and the beach. We’d definitely go back here. Ian was great with communications. Nothing negative to say about the entire trip.

Excellent accommodation
July 2018
Bungalow is ideally situated between village and beach. Two spacious bedrooms and a large kitchen diner. The lounge is very comfortable and is perfect for a family with young children.

Durrant family
July 2018
Thank you Ian and Cheryl for such a lovely stay.

Cochrane family
June 2018
Wonderful location for exploring North Devon. Many stunning beaches either side of Croyde which itself is lovely. Would be perfect for a family, we were a couple but bunks & 2 further beds available. Clean & comfortable & within walking distance of the beach & local shops & family pubs.
 
Griffin family
April 2018
Lovely, spacious accommodation in an great location. 10 minutes to croyde beach and less than five to village Center, pubs etc. Lovely garden for BBQ’s in the evening. Comfortable beds and sofas etc highly recommended.
 
June‎ ‎2017
Fabulous hoilday
Great property with everything we needed great location and comfy beds :) xx
Baughurst family
October 2016
Great location lovely beach,nice pubs with good food.
 
Jul‎ ‎2016
Spacious bungalow, centrally located in Croyde. Very comfortable. Ideal for families with small children as garden is spacious and safe.
 
May‎ ‎2016
Perfect location!
10 minutes to the beach, 5 minutes to the pub - what more could you want!
After years of staying in Parkdean Ruda we decided it had become over priced and my family had outgrown the caravans so this 2 bed bungalow was perfect for us and our teenage boys.
Kitchen had everything you needed and more. Wifi was included.