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Reviews of Hot Tub Heaven in a Village in Devon, close to Beaches, Blue Flag & Dog Friendly

Hot Tub Heaven in a Village in Devon, close to Beaches, Blue Flag & Dog Friendly
Stoke Gabriel, England

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Rhys L.

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A week of work
A wonderful cottage that made a working week feel like a holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

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Great location - everything you need
Our very helpful host ensured we had everything we needed for the stay. Great location to explore the area too. Loved the local beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2024
Dear Melanie, many thanks for your review, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciate you choosing Manuka for your holiday. Warmest wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay!!
We stayed at Manuka cottage for 5 weeks, of all the places we have stayed over the years Deb is by far the best host we have experienced, very friendly and attentive to all our needs. The property itself is beautiful, spacious, providing everything that we needed, very comfortable beds and based within a quiet area. The biggest perk would have to be the hottub which as a family we enjoyed very much. Over all a luxury experience and we would definitely come back again at some point. Thanks for everything Deb, hope to see you again soon 😊
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2024
Dear Richard, Hannah & family, thank you for your very kind review, it means an awful lot to us. We’re so appreciative to you for choosing to stay with us, you were the perfect guests 😊so considerate and always welcome back, With warmest wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Anne R., Norwich

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Fantastic property
Wonderful welcome as house was decorated with Christmas tree and decorations, a cream tea and a bottle of Prosecco. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and the owner was very attentive to all our needs. Comfortable rooms with an amazing TV which was much better than our own!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec 2023
Dear Anne, I'm so pleased you had a wonderful time at Manuka, it means a lot to us and hope you've made some lovely memories! Thank you for your review, very best wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

ALASDAIR P., Durham, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Much needed rest & relaxation
We had a lovely week in the great property. Traditional English September weather with a mix of rain, sun and gale force winds, but no matter as it allowed us to simply enjoy our surroundings. Everything from the Sky Glass TV, the luxurious hot-tub, good Wi-Fi, and comfy beds and furniture was spot on and made for a very relaxing time. Village itself is lovely with the absence of street lights making for a spectacular night sky. The River Shack, a 10 min walk, was a lovely spot with good, reasonably priced food and good beer. Was a good base for exploring both Devon and Cornwall. Dog friendly beach at Goodrington was just a15 min drive away and much enjoyed by Duffy. Whilst we didn’t get to meet Deb, she checked in regularly to make sure everything was ok, which it was. Will not hesitate to book again when we next return to Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2023
Dear Alasdair, thank you ever so much for providing a lovely review and most importantly I'm so pleased you had a wonderful stay, it means the world to us. Thank you for being genuinely lovely guests. With best wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA B.

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Beautiful Manuka Cottage
Manuka Cottage is set in a beautiful location a quiet peaceful village. The cottage was a wonderful base clean and very well maintained everything you could wish for. Debbie is a fantastic host even popping round to make sure everything was ok and if we needed anything. The welcome pack was much appreciated after our long journey. We would highly recommend Manuka cottage to anyone wanting to visit the south west. We will be going back soon that's for sure... Thank you so much Deb for making us feel so welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Hi Angela, thank you for your kind words and amazing review! You've made my week! I'm so pleased you had a wonderful stay, you're welcome back anytime, Deb x

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time at Manuka cottage
Had a lovely week at manuka cottage. Hostess was very pleasant and helpful. Lovely place to stay and very convenient for towns and beaches
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
I'm so pleased you had a lovely week Lesley, thank you for your stay, you're always welcome back x

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot tub haven indeed
The house, the location and host were all superb and ideal for our family and furbies. We had a great time enjoying the house, location and outdoor activities in the area. We will definitely head back someday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Hi Deborah, so pleased you had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed Manuka! You're always welcome back, especially the furbies. X Warmest regards, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Manuka Cottage
Great location, lovely host who had all things covered and even called us from her holiday abroad to make sure we were all ok. House lovely and clean, really close to local amenties and the river dart. 10.mins by car from Paignton, Brixham and Torquay. We also took the dogs with us and they were really happy there, great garden for the kids, hot tub is lovely and would thoroughly recommend this property as extremely gpod value for money. Would absolutely use it again. Thanks Deb.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Hi Hillary and Family, I’m so pleased you had a wonderful holiday, it really does mean the world that you enjoyed Manuka Cottage..thank you for your review and taking the time to write it! Kind regards, Deb

10/10 Excellent

TRACY L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Lovely property - ticked all the boxes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review Tracey! So pleased you enjoyed your holiday, thanks for being fabulous guests too x Deb

10/10 Excellent

Elysia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property! Amazing host!!
We had an amazing time staying at Manuka cottage, Deb was an amazing host, answered any questions we had and was incredibly helpful. The house was beautiful and clean, so was the garden and hot tub which she came and cleaned mid week. There is so much to do locally, everything was within 10-20 mins drive for where we wanted to go with little ones. The pubs in the local village are 10’mins walk, the church house inn being a particular favourite!! The only thing I would say constructively would be to have a few more mirrors, my husband in particular takes ages in the shower! So I found I didn’t have a mirror whilst I waited! But other than that, everything was perfect. Thanks so much!! Xx
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Hi Elysia, thank you for taking the time to write your lovely review. I'm so pleased you had an amazing time at Manuka and enjoyed everything the area has to offer too! It means a lot that you enjoyed it so much! Thanks for your feedback too, we'll definitely take it on board! Always welcome back, thank you for being genuinely lovely guests, warmest wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Nadia D.

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A great place to stay.
We had a fantastic holiday at Manuka cottage. It was spotlessly clean and very spacious for our family of 2 adults and 2 young children. The outside space and the hot tub was a real bonus for us and we were lucky to have great weather during our 10 night stay. The kitchen is well equipped and we were able to cook easily. The location is also perfect. Stoke Gabriel is a really friendly village with 2 pubs a shop and close to the river for crabbing which my children enjoyed, all walking distance from the cottage. Also a short drive away is a choice of nice beaches, and seaside towns to explore. I would recommend the steam train from Paignton to Dartmouth, and we had a great day at Paignton zoo as well. All in all we had a fantastic holiday and would definitely return to Manuka cottage again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Hi Nadia, thank you ever so much for taking the time to write such a comprehensive review It means the world that you all had a fantastic holiday and enjoyed exploring all the lovely things we have to offer. Thank you for passing it all on🥰 Always welcome back, With very best wishes, Deb x

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Devon weekend break
The property was just how it was described and looked in the photos. Modern, bright and very well equipped. The hot tub was fantastic and huge. The conservatory was lovely too. The location was great. 10 mins walk to the village pubs and river. Easy drive to Paignton and surrounding areas. Our host Deb was very welcoming and helpful. We were well looked after and had a wonderful stay. I would love to return. 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Shompa, it was an absolute pleasure to have you and your lovely family stay with us at Manuka. Thank you for your fantastic review, you’re welcome back anytime. With best wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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Ms
We all enjoyed our stay, the hot tub was very relaxing, it was local to places to visit. I would definitely recommend a stay. Deb (the host) was very nice and helpful. The roads are very narrow and the locals now the roads and drive very fast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Susan, thank you for taking the time to review Manuka..I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay, especially the hot tub. Thank you for leaving the cottage so beautifully, you're welcome to stay again anytime (sorry about the locals!) Kind regards, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect long weekend
We had the best holiday at Deb’s cottage! Everything was just as advertised. The hot tub was a big hit. The welcome pack was a lovely touch. The only thing we didn’t use was the TV as we were too busy having fun. The location was a perfect base to explore from with lots to do within easy distance. Deb was the perfect host and it was lovely to meet her just before we left for home. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Hi Karen, wow..and thank you. I'm so pleased you had such an enjoyable holiday..it means the world to us 🥰 Thank you for your kind review and for being such considerate guests..you are welcome back here anytime x With warmest wishes, Deb x

10/10 Excellent

Kai P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay and lovely owner
Debs’ place was absolutely lush, with everything you need under one roof. The kitchen/diner were super clean and spacious, the bedrooms were very comfy and had the best sleep for a long time. We spent most of our time in the garden as we had beautiful weather, enjoying the seating area and the incredible hot tub and bar, which was an added bonus. We would recommend this to anyone who wants to explore Stoke Gabriel and the surrounding areas, and would come back in a heartbeat. Thank you for such a wonderful stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Kai and friends, thank you soo very much for your lovely review and so pleased you had a wonderful time, it means the world to us. Always welcome back! Thank you agajn, Warmest wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Kerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break at manuka cottage !!
We have just returned from a great break at mannuka cottage. Deb was very helpful and the place was absolutely spotless !! The prosecco cream tea and other goodies were greatly appreciated and we loved the hot tub !! . The only downside for us was the bed as we are both tall , hubby 6 ft 5 but should have read the property description. All in all 5 star stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Kerry, thank you for your review..I’m so pleased you had a wonderful time here. I’m hugely apologetic that the end of the bed limited your sleep too, please message me if there’s anything I can do. With warmest wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely exploration base
Lovely homely cottage with everything needed. Responsive and friendly host. Handy location to visit nearby places such as Paignton, Goodrington beach and Paignton zoo. The grandchildren loved it, nice enclosed garden that is astroturfed and a hot tub for the grown ups in the evenings. I would definitely book this again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Sarah, thank you for being such lovely and considerate guests..and also for taking the time to leave your review. I'm so pleased you had a wonderful weekend and always pleased when the grown-ups have some down time in the evenings! You're welcome back anytime, best wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Jo L.

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Relaxing, peaceful stay in gorgeous Stoke Gabriel
We had a lovely time at Manuka Cottage. Spotlessly clean, nicely furnished, very well equipped and the icing on the cake was the jacuzzi, even in the rain. Also the goodies left were much appreciated. Excellent contact with our host Deb who as promised had lights and heating on for our late arrival and checked on us throughout our stay, ourselves and our dog, Elsie felt very welcomed. We visited both village pubs, The Church Inn and the Castle, the River Shack and also Emma’s where we had a gorgeous meal on our last night. Stoke Gabriel is a lovely village, plenty of walks and friendly locals and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Jo, thank you for taking the time to write your kind and detailed review. I love it that enjoyed your stay, it means so much - and lovely that you've passed this information on of all the fab places to eat..I'll be taking a trip to Emma's very soon! Thank you hugely again and for being such considerate guests. You're always welcome back anytime! Warmest wishes, (and Elsie!) Deb, Manuka x

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab cottage excellent service
Manuka cottage is a lovely spacious property centrally situated. Deb the owner provides lots of treats and the essentials for a quick cuppa before going off exploring. The hot tub was FAB, and heated ready for us on arrival. Lovely quiet spot, no traffic noise and lovely walks around the estate. Will definately be back !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Hi Marilyn, thank you for leaving your lovely review. I’m so pleased you enjoyed our cottage, the hot tub’s great fun in the colder months isn’t it! Thank you so much for being such lovely & considerate guests..and for your review, it means the world. Deb, Manuka.

10/10 Excellent

amie r.

Liked: Cleanliness
manuka cottage
A lovely cottage in a lovely little village. Great communication with the host who was very helpful. Facilities were fab and a lovely tray of goodies on arrival made it even sweeter!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Amie, Many thanks for leaving such a lovely review and for being such amazing guests. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay, you're always welcome back again! With warmest wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay
We had a great family break here, had a lovely cream tea and other goodies left for us on arrival. We really had a great time, house clean and everything you would need, very comfy beds and sofa also very comfy! Hot tub was fabulous 👌. Thank you Deb, we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Stephanie, Thank you for your lovely review..we're so pleased you had a great time and a comfy stay, it means the world to us. You're welcome back anytime, with very best wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
Beautiful house, we really enjoyed the hot tub. Great location, close to visit lots of lovely places. We had an amazing break
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Anthony, thank you for your review and for leaving such a lovely response. It means a lot and I'm so pleased you all enjoyed your stay, especially the hot tub! Thanks for being lovely guests, you're welcome back anytime. Deb

10/10 Excellent

Andy v.

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Lovely celebratory break!
Fantastic weekend stay in lovely well cottage in a great location to explore the surrounding area. We had a few minor issues that Deb sorted quickly - including us locking ourselves out! Thanks for a great stay and hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
You're so welcome, thank you for being such lovely guests and you're welcome back anytime! Thank you for leaving a review, with best wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Alice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Ideal location beautiful property
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Alice, thank you for taking the time to review Manuka..and thank you for being the most considerate and lovely guest. You’re most welcome back anytime. I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay. With warmest wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

dawn s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
Ideal for our family plenty of room nice little touches
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Dawn, we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Manuka Cottage. Thank you for taking the time to leave your review..and for being such lovely guests, it was a pleasure to have your family stay. Deb Price

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Excellent stay, easy to find. Lovely host, incredible helpful when required. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Victoria, we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Manuka, it really does means the world to us. Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. With kind regards, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Neil D.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolutely stunning cottage in a lovely peaceful village
A stunning spacious and modern cottage, spotlessly clean and really nicely decorated, in a quiet location. We didn't get to see much of Stoke Gabriel village but it seems a really nice place. Far enough to be quiet and away from the hussle and bussle yet just over 5 minutes drive to Paignton. Within 20 minutes are Brixham or Torquay. The cottage had everything we needed for a brilliant stay. The garden is really nice with lots of outdoor seating. The hot tub is what we booked it for and we got plenty of use of it. There's a 'bar' by the hot tub which has plastic glasses and cocktail making kit (using your own drinks!). There's a big dining table in the conservatory where we spent a lot of time too, with games that are provided. The owners Deb and her husband Adam are really good hosts, with Deb phoning to make sure everything was OK and if we had any questions. Also told us about local events going on. We can't recommended this place highly enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Neil, Deb & family, thank you hugely for taking the time to review Manuka. Wow, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay - it was a pleasure having such lovely guests, thank you again. Deb & Adam

10/10 Excellent

Richard D., Oxford England

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Hidden Gem
Property and host were amazing , was meant by host who explained everything we needed to know , also gave us afternoon tea and processco which went down very well. Great location and a lovely village with two lovely pubs .House was very spotless and had everything we needed . 5*** accomadation and would defo be coming back .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Richard, thank you so much for taking the time to review Manuka, it’s hugely appreciated. I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay..and the cream tea/ Prosecco! Your mug is in the post, thank you for being lovely guests. You’re welcome back anytime. Best wishes, Deb

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich S.

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Perfect stay in a very nice and comfortable house
We have enjoyed the property a lot! Very clean, very well equipped (kitchen tools, coffee machine, board games etc.), and a lot of space and things to do for the family and our little puppy. Three bathrooms (one of them en suite), three separate bedrooms, a living room with TV, a great kitchen area with a huge dinner table and - last but not least - a very clean and cosy Hot Tub in the garden (38 degree celcius at all times). There is also an outside table on the patio and a relax area equipped with lounge furniture. A parking lot is placed next to the house. It’s just a few minutes drive to a big supermarket, a few surrounding cities and to beautiful beaches. Stoke Gabriel has a cute little village centre with nicely decorated traditional pubs and restaurants. We would also like to mention Deborah, the owner, who was around supporting us and making sure we have a great time - Many thanks again for your hospitality! A special recommendation for fathers & sons (no way to make my daughters joining me): If you would like to enjoy a remarkable day out, it is a worth visiting the Tank Museum in Bovington (two hours drive) with a huge selection of WW1 and WW2 tanks. A great exhibition and lots of opportunities to learn about history and engineering. We hope to be back at some stage, Deborah!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2023
Dear Ulrich, Mary and Family, thank you for taking the time with your very kind and amazing review! Mostly, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay, thank you for passing on our lovely surroundings and points of interest. And last but not least..thank you for being the most lovely and considerate family. You're welcome back anytime, with best wishes, Deb