Elliot
On Monday, 18 Aug 2025
Thatchers hideaway is a great place to stay, really close everything and some of the best beaches around. The house was well equipped and clean. We appreciated all the info on arrival and easy access into the house. Myself, partner and kids really liked the little walk way into the house, really made it feel hidden. The hot tub was really decent, especially on the long walking days. I completely recommend it and we will return.
Jon F., August 2025
On Sunday, 03 Aug 2025
Guest Book Entry – Croyde Thatchers Hideaway
"Outstanding stay from start to finish. We’ve stayed next door for the last three years, but this was a refreshing change — smarter, fresher, and exceeded our expectations in every way. The cottage was spotless, almost new in condition, and the facilities were excellent. Booking was easy, efficient, and the Choice Cottages team were friendly and knowledgeable throughout. We’ll definitely be back!" – Jon F., August 2025
Mayleen AlbertJuly 2025
On Tuesday, 29 Jul 2025
Enjoyed our second stay here thank you, right at home, great to be able to walk to downend with all we need, as well as walk to croyde, parking by the house, super peaceful surrounds and all we need at the house. Oh and broken shower fixed under 24 hours too … Thank you!
Hi Mayleen, Thank you so much for the lovely 5-star review — it really means a lot. We're so glad you felt right at home again and could enjoy everything from the peaceful surroundings to easy walks and having everything you needed close by. Also great to hear the shower fix was sorted quickly for you! We’d love to welcome you back for a third visit anytime. Warm regards, Paul Choice Cottages
Jo
On Tuesday, 25 Mar 2025
March 2025
Very secure for the dogs, beautiful place, Beaches amazing, great location. Accommodation was lovely. Would defo come back
Hi Jo, Thanks so much for the 5-star review—it really means a lot! I'm so glad to hear you loved the location and found the accommodation secure and perfect for the dogs. Sounds like you made the most of the beaches too! We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime. All the best, Paul Choice Cottages
Sharon P
On Friday, 23 Aug 2024
Just what we needed, can not wait to go back next year
Julie
On Tuesday, 07 May 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, rating it 5 stars overall. The location was excellent, offering easy access to both the beach and amenities, and the hot tub added a luxurious touch.
Choice Cottages provided clear instructions for check-in, ensuring a seamless arrival.
The property was spotlessly clean and accurately represented in the photos. The beautiful surroundings and abundance of nearby activities made for a perfect getaway.
Max
On Friday, 23 Feb 2024
Great cottage with jacuzzi and close to pub- perfect!
Paula Slinn
On Tuesday, 06 Feb 2024
We had a wonderful stay at Thatchers Hideaway! The cottage was incredibly cosy and matched the description on the website perfectly. It was spotlessly clean and offered fantastic facilities. We felt very comfortable throughout our stay. The condition of the cottage was good, and we appreciated the value for money it offered. We will definitely be returning in the future! A big thank you to the property manager for their quick and efficient responses to our queries. Their service truly went above and beyond. Highly recommend!
Paula S
On Wednesday, 31 Jan 2024
The cottage is very cosy. I have been back many times
Ellie
On Friday, 29 Dec 2023
The little cottage was perfect for a few days away in a quiet location. Easily walkable to amenities and the beach. The log burner in the middle of winter was really cozy. ☺️
Paula
On Friday, 31 Mar 2023
I have stayed here about 5-6 times and love it . It’s perfect for our needs and so close to the beaches at croyde and putsborough. It’s blissful
ANDREW
On Tuesday, 20 Sep 2022
Andrew just left a new 5-star review of www.choice-cottages.co.uk:
We have always loved this area with Saunton and its fantastic stretch of sand and the rugged North Devon coastline. Croyde was my first choice to look for a place. We looked at a few that were available on the Choice holiday Cottage website and found Thatchers Hideaway and that describes this place quite well! Thatchers Hideaway is in fact one of 2 (I think) cottages all belonging to the same building, Thatchers being the one nearest to the pathway. Through the gate the path leads to the front door and a raised patio that catches the sun all day that also houses the hot tub. Through the front door you enter the open plan lounge kitchen/diner with a very high ceiling giving a very roomy feel. The kitchen is well equipped with a large fridge but very VERY small freezer. The oven is electric with a gas hob and a cupboard that houses the combi boiler that gives plenty of hot water. There are 2 large settees that are very comfy and a wall mounted large TV 36inch maybe? Also downstairs is a twin room and a bathroom with rain drop shower head over the large wide bath. From here the stairs lead up to the double room on a mezzanine deck that overlooks the downstairs area. Also here is a table and 2 comfy chairs under a sky light. The bed was very comfy. Leading off this room is a large walk in wardrobe/cupboard with extra blankets in a box and plenty of room to hang clothes. A door leads into the ensuite toilet. This place is ideal for a couple or a family of 4. We found it a quiet, cosy and very comfortable place to be for the week we were there. Choice holidays were helpful and our assigned manager, Steve, was just a text away and dealt with any questions quickly. For all you coffee lovers, there is a cafetiere and a Dolce Gusto machine. For tea lovers there were tea bags in the cupboard and 2 teapots! Excellent property, a great relaxing time away.
Carolyn
On Monday, 04 Jul 2022
Great little spot. Brilliant walking for us and our dogs
Juliet
On Thursday, 09 Jun 2022
We stay in Croyde every year and this was one of our best stays yet. The location is just perfect, pub at the bottom of the road , minutes into town, 20 mins to beach and a really lovely track with beautiful countryside and a farm to walk the dog along right by the property. The patio is also a little sun trap.
Darren
On Monday, 28 Mar 2022
Lovely little bolt hole to spend some time away in Croyde. The location is perfect…there’s a pub 100m away and a short walk to the centre of the village. We walked to the beach everyday (a leisurely 20 mins). Everything is very clean, and all the appliances are in good order…especially the boiler that delivers a great flow of hot water and, if you need it, provides the central heating very quickly. Patio area is a secluded sun trap that keeps sight of the sun till late in the day. Ample private parking for one large, or two small cars. Highly recommend the 5 mile round walk from the rental to Puttsborough/Baggy Point/ Croyde Bay.
Ashlee
On Thursday, 24 Mar 2022
Lovely cottage and outdoor patio area. Perfect location for pubs/shops/beach. Host arrived with a box of fudge and was very friendly.
Kelly
On Monday, 28 Feb 2022
A lovely cottage, quiet with scenic views, walking distance from the loveliest beaches and food outlets, comfy with everything you need.
“We really enjoyed our stay here and we will be returning, an amazing location so close to some lovely beaches all walking distance and lovely local food and the accommodation was clean and comfy, the Choice Cottages were great to speak to and very helpful.”
Simon
On Wednesday, 22 Sep 2021
Great Cottage, country pub just around the corner. Village and beach within easy walking distance. I would recommend the circular walk around baggy point to puttsbrough and back to the cottage via Coombs Lane.
Jeanette
On Monday, 28 Jun 2021
Amazing position and everything you need, Shower was amazing! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there!
Alison
On Monday, 02 Nov 2020
Very impressed Netflix was included. A pity that there was not a shower upstairs as seems to be enough room for one, even electric shower. Impressed with amount of crockery, cutlery etc, Lovely that the bed that we were not using was still made to keep overall look of room nice. Really warm and comfortable, we had a great stay.
Thurka
On Tuesday, 20 Oct 2020
“Lovely beautiful hideaway”
DIana
On Friday, 18 Sep 2020
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Excellent and well kitted out. date of arrival - 18 September 2020
Ian
On Sunday, 01 Mar 2020
Stayed here for a weekend with hubby and 2 teenage boys. Great location and The Thatch, The Manor House, billy buds are great for food and a pint after a blustery walk. Cottage was lovely and walking distance to all amenities in Croyde. Would definitely recommend.
Date of arrival - 27 February 2020 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Karen B
On Saturday, 21 Sep 2019
“A very cosy well equipped cottage ideal for couples or small family”
Liadan C
On Monday, 25 Feb 2019
“What an amazing home, so cosy with all the amenities we needed, great location, great communication We will be back soon Thank you”
Graham R
On Wednesday, 02 Jan 2019
Lovely smart and cosy getaway. Great location for pubs and beach
Vikram
On Saturday, 24 Nov 2018
“A great cottage which is quiet and well equipped. Parking by the beach and links to the surf shop make it great for a surfing getaway.”
MARKO
On Thursday, 20 Sep 2018
Here’s what Marko wrote
“Great space in the hideaway. Loved the place and found some friendly local tips waiting for us - especially the advice on the walk to the beach, which became our dog's favourite route every morning! Great space, wonderful location - will definitely consider staying again. Thank you guys!”
thanks so much! Loved the place and loved the friendly local tips - especially the advice on the walk to the beach, that was our dog's favourite route every morning! Great space, wonderful location - will definitely consider staying again. Thank you. ”
Paul S
On Friday, 06 Jul 2018
Great little house off the beaten track in Croyde. The garden is pretty magical while the property inside is modern and clean. Near-perfect place for a small family
Will
On Tuesday, 01 May 2018
“Lovely place, tucked away in a quiet corner of Croyde village. Comms from the host and access to the property were first class. The house is very comfortable and clean.
Ross Harvey
On Wednesday, 04 Oct 2017
We really enjoyed our stay in Croyde. Cottage had everything we needed and the hot tub was a great bonus! Would love to come back sometime.
Daniel Mayo-Evans
On Monday, 18 Sep 2017
“The cottage itself was lovely and cosy and close to pubs and shops and the beach. Lovely hot tub and bedrooms. The host was brilliant and responded instantly. Highly recommend for families or anyone who loves to surf and chill out after.”
Laura
On Saturday, 21 Jan 2017
“Thatchers Cottage is a great location for visiting North Devon. Walking distance to Croyde Beach, pubs and shops with other local beaches a short drive away. The cottage had everything we needed for a weeks walking holiday. The hot tub was a great addition as it allowed us to unwind outside even in the cold January weather. We sat in it and watched the sunrise and sunset on a daily basis! Bliss!”
Rachel M
On Saturday, 03 Dec 2016
We loved our time at the Thatchers Hideaway cottage. The cottage was beautiful and cosy. They even added a Christmas tree which made it feel more festive. Overall we loved it and all said that we would love to move there.
Bruce
On Saturday, 01 Aug 2015
“We loved this cottage so much”
Reviewed on Trip Advisor August 11th, 2015
As we walked down the path and saw the cottage for the first time we were thrilled with our choice. Peaceful location in lovely Croyde but just 5 mins walk to nearest pub and 10 mins to shops, other pubs/restaurants and the fab ice cream shop.
We found the walk up the lane to Putsborough beach and although lane is muddy at times, you can paddle in the Ford at the end to clean your shoes or toes! Only 20 mins til on the beautiful beach. We explored as many coastal walks and pathways as we could find and the walk to Baggy Point was great. We had to keep dogs on lead at all times because of sheep or roads but Putsborough is a dog friendly beach so could run them there.
The hot tub was great especially as the weather was a bit unkind to us and if you sit in the tub at 9pm you can watch the bats flying - a wonderful memory. Good Wi-Fi too so teens happy!
Fab little cottage and only thing we'd ask for is for fresh towels mid-week as we had bath towels and beach towels drying/ airing inside due to rain.
A great find - clean, well equipped, cosy and quaint. We loved it.
Lee Staff
On Saturday, 30 May 2015
“A perfect hideaway!”
Reviewed on Trip Advisor June 7th, 2015
We stayed at Thatchers Hideaway for three nights over a bank holiday weekend, and we couldn't have asked for a more ideal rental property.
The location is perfect, tucked out of the way to be nice and quiet but only a short stroll into the village (it's hard to find the first time so make sure you follow the instructions you get sent once you've booked). We stayed with our two dogs and I loved that we could step out of the front door and follow the lane up and onto countryside for a walk over to Saunton Sands. Also, just across the road is another bridleway which you can follow to walk to Putsborough Beach and Woolacombe.
The property was very clean and comfortable and kitted out with everything you need - salt, pepper, TV, Wifi, Playstation and games, even a few tea bags and some coffee. Only thing they could have done with is some washing up liquid and a few more toilet rolls (although I realise that these aren't always provided with a lot of rentals). Like a lot of the local rental properties there is a keysafe meaning you can turn up on the day of arrival at anytime.
The information pack that had been carefully put together by the property owners was really useful and had lots of local information (also quite amusing).
There was an open fire, which we didn't actually need to use because the central heating was nice and warm (so nice to stay somewhere where you're allowed to changed the thermostat!).
S & J Thomas
On Saturday, 24 Jan 2015
We had a lovely Weekend at Thatchers Hideaway. Minus 3 outside but we were lovely and warm, didn't get around to even lighting the Woodburner! We did have lovely meal in front the fire in the Manor Pub though.. Gorgeous day on Sunday, walked the dog through Combas lane to Putsborough, took just 20mins to get there. Coffee on the patio when we got back. We love the Cottage and sure you will too!
