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The hosts were really welcoming with messages in the property and on email. The courtyard area was great for the puppy and nice for getting fresh air. They also had all the things you need for pet owners too which was great. I would definitely stay again and recommend to friends.

The view is amazing and it’s such a great location with everything on your doorstep but tucked away so it’s room with a terrace nice and quiet. Communication with the hosts was super easy and there was lots of useful info provided before we arrived and in the apartment. Help adding guests to a booking or choosing between three houses? For over 20 years and across multiple continents, Sophie has been writing about all things travel and culture for global print and digital publications.

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The apartment itself is well fitted with a lovely kitchen and decor. Plenty of plates, cups and pans for all your cooking needs. We were a family of 10 adults staying with dogs and all I can say is WOW. The house was in the grounds of Whitby Abbey and the views were to die for. On one side of the house you had a sea view and views of Whitby and on the other side you had views of the Abbey. So clean and welcoming and had everything you could wish for.

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• Food is cooked by the family onsite and made from local and seasonal ingredients.
• There are plenty of photo opportunities to be had here with added activities happening over school holidays and Christmas time.
• A very English take on an agriturismo in deepest Devon on the edge of the Coly Valley.
• The decor is amazing and super clean, we felt straight at home staying here.

Hotel Endsleigh, Devon

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This family-owned property in West Dorset is an idyllic spot for a weekend retreat, no matter the season. Expect homely touches at each of the seven outbuildings, each of which has its own look and feel. Food is cooked by the family onsite and made from local and seasonal ingredients. We love that you can book the Haybarn Cinema for a romantic night out, complete with a huge screen and handmade treats to enjoy the show with. Step inside this hillside mansion built in 1826 in the upper reaches of the Georgian Quarter and get ready for an experience. With just four rooms across three levels, every suite is individually designed, creating bespoke spaces with unique furniture, freestanding bathtubs, and beautiful art pieces throughout.

Our staff have first hand experience of many of our properties and would be happy to help you find your perfect holiday cottage. Stay connected with retreat magic and be the first to know about our new additions. We promise to only fill your inbox with the dreamiest staycation stories and luxury travel moments. Head to 1789 for a refined menu featuring the very best local produce, or indulge in your favourite tipple at stylish Darwin’s Bar. The property was beautifully decorated and exceptionally clean. The hosts had left milk, tea, coffee, sugar etc so no need to bring any of that and great that you can have a cuppa on arrival.

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