Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 35 reviews.
Debra
Australia · Solo · September 2026
+Tam was a lovely host and went above and beyond to make our stay excellent. . The cottage had everything you could want. Cooking facilities were above expectations. Orient Express is in a very peaceful location.
−The cottage was a little overfurnished.
Hayley
United Kingdom · Family · August 2026
“We had a lovely stay, the house was a clever little set up and ideally placed for everything we needed. Tam and Pete wer”
+The property was great. They lay out was clever and it had everything we needed. The shower was lovely and powerful which is always a blessing when you're not at home. The garden area was stunning
−We felt the property was quite dark, as we travelled with little one we needed to spend the evenings at the house and found whilst cooking or playing board games the house didn't let in much natural light and the lights itself need to be brighter.
Darren
United Kingdom · Solo · June 2026
+It is a fantastic property in a stunning area. Plenty of places to visit.
Emily
Hong Kong SAR China · Group of friends · May 2026
“Great base from which you can explore South Devon”
+Well equipped kitchen Great shower Good heating
−Property did not have adequate lighting
KAREN
United Kingdom · Solo · April 2026
+Great location, very quirky & cute house, garden was an added bonus. Pete & Tam were very attentive hosts.
−No negatives
Margaret
United Kingdom · Family · January 2026
“Perfect location and all that we wanted.”
Clare
United Kingdom · Family · January 2026
“Cosy and comfortable stay with helpful and friendly hosts.”
+The property was excellent, clean and tidy, well equipped and the hosts were super helpful and friendly. The location was perfect for us, and everything we needed was provided. great communication from the hosts before we arrived and during our stay.
−The double bed was not so comfy, the mattress had definitely seen better days.
Veronica
United Kingdom · Couple · December 2025
+Beautiful setting, peaceful and quiet. Hosts were welcoming and lovely. Its a perfect get away to unwind & relax. Highly recommend. Cottage was quirky with oriental features. Extremely comfortable and dog friendly..
−Nothing.
McCabe
United Kingdom · Family · July 2025
“Great for pet owners.”
+We had a lovely, peaceful stay at this countryside home. The location is beautifully secluded , the narrow country roads leading to the house made it feel like a proper escape. Waking up to the sound of birds each morning was such a relaxing way to start the day. The grounds were beautiful, with big trees and space to explore. Our toddler loved running around the garden area near the house. However, the designated play area was quite overgrown and surrounded by nettles, so it didn’t feel safe for him to use , which was a bit disappointing. That said, older children would likely enjoy the outdoor space more, and it seems especially well-suited to guests with dogs. Inside, the house was quite dark, but during a heatwave that turned out to be a bonus , it stayed nice and cool. The kitchen had everything we needed, though we didn’t cook much as we were out with family most of the time. The hosts were very friendly and responsive , they brought us a fan and a hoover quickly when we asked. The kitchen and bathroom were well-stocked with essentials, and the shower was so lovely I wanted to bring it home! I couldn’t quite figure out the temperature control, but it still worked well. There
−Just how overgrown the park was and the smell of dog/cat when using the vacuum.
Phil
United Kingdom · Couple · July 2025
“Will look to return next time we are visiting Exeter”
+Lovely peaceful cottage, hosts were extremely friendly and wanted to do all they could to make sure our stay was enjoyable
−Possibly a bit. More storage, but with 2 of us we had plenty of space