Westdale Edge

Westdale Edge has obviously been a much loved family home.

On the whole, the accommodation is fine but the kitchen is a bit tired. We weren’t sure about using the aga so only used the gas cooker which seemed very slow, compared to what we have at home. We had an issue with one of the drawers and the shower in the en-suite which were dealt with quickly and efficiently (thank you) but we still found the shower difficult to turn off and getting the right temperature was hit and miss. Finally, the property was clean and welcoming but we did find sweet wrappers, a lip salve and a ball and lots of cobwebs (mainly in corners/alcoves) which the cleaners had missed. Lastly, it felt a bit cheeky to be asked to strip the beds and put them in laundry bags when we had paid a lot for the holiday. All this being said, we had a lovely stay and will be using Sykes again - as we have done for many years.

Beautiful property with sea views and spacious rooms.

Lovely garden and in a wonderful area if Devon.

Excellent accommodation really enjoyed our stay there, fully equipped including dvds, books, and board games for rainy days the welcome pack was a nice touch.

The description says parking for 3 cars but there’s plenty of room for more we had 4 cars no problem. A couple on minor points couldn’t open any down stairs windows didn’t trouble us but could be a problem in the summer, also seagull poo on patio doors and window we’re not a good look, also not good to expect guests to strip bed linen etc at end of their stay. Having said that it did not spoil our stay there.

Security lighting at the property could be improved.

Pulling out of the drive way on a blind bend requires a parabolic mirror. Lyme bay holidays leaving a laminated message about placing used bed linen in the bags provided is unacceptable!

Amazing home!

We had a fantastic time. The place was spotless, cosy and they left us a package of food on arrival! Beautiful views from the house, loads of space, kitchen was really well stocked. Would definitely recommend and come back!

A lovely, comfortable house with great views.

It is very well situated for access to coastal towns in both directions. We had problems with the gas supply to the house during our stay and the speed and efficiency with which the problem was sorted was very impressive; problem reported at 9:15am, local maintenance attended within 30 mins, identified gas meter not working, gas engineer replaced the meter that afternoon. We went out for the day and Lyme Bay team waited at the house for the gas engineer to attend. If we visit this area again we would definitely want to stay in this house.

We had a lovely holiday at Westdale Edge.

Four adults and 3 children under 4. The house had everything that we needed and was nicely laid out with plenty of space for us all. Amazing views! Wed definitely come back for a repeat stay.

This was the most wonderful place to stay with our grown-up family.

Plenty of room to park the cars that had conveyed us from three different parts of the country and the house was so roomy and comfortable. Would love to have tried the aga but as the weather was pretty hot we didn't think heating up the kitchen further was a great idea. There really was everything we needed in the kitchen and indeed throughout the house. Excellent selection of DVDs (although we were out so much we didn't actually watch any) and books (ditto). Huge garden with occasional visits from rabbits and a deer that liked snacking on the bushes. Ideally placed for access to the coast path and both Seaton and Beer.

The property was amazing!

Great garden and a lovely house with outstanding views. House was very well equipped. Great location. Thoroughly recommend!

A beautiful large house in a location with beautiful views!

Super large garden and close to the village with all kinds of tasty restaurants. Somewhat dated, but that is also the charm of this house. Very clean and good beds. As a welcome gift, a bag with all kinds of goodies. If you have any questions, there is good telephone and email contact. This house is highly recommended and we will certainly return.

Lovely house, however every single window is locked, we felt imprisoned!

The dining room window was even crudely screwed shut and my elderly mother with mobility issues couldn’t get out to enjoy the patio area at the side as the patio doors were locked shut. Same with the front windows. We tried every key we had at our disposal but had no luck. This was very disappointing. Additionally, for a house that sleeps 8 people the kitchen is not adequately equipped. The oven is extremely small and old, admittedly there is an aga but we didn’t know how to use this and didn’t want to learn on our holiday to be honest with you so we went and purchased a bbq which we left at the property. The wheelie bin was full upon our arrival with previous guests rubbish which was disappointing to find and not particularly acceptable. Overall, we had a pleasant enough stay, the house is lovely, very clean but also very dated and not adequately equipped for the amount of people it can accommodate. We wouldn’t return. We did however love the family height chart in the utility room!

Thankyou for letting us stay in what has obviously been your cherished family home.

This is a beautiful light filled mid century property with lovely views of the sea and was perfect for our family of seven - grandparents children and grandchildren. The house takes you back to a time when everything was crafted to last with beautiful oak floors hand built wooden cupboards, a serving hatch from the kitchen to the living room, a snug room off the living room and a separate dining room big enough to get the family round and eat like civilised people instead of on your lap in front of the TV! The Turquoise and green baths and the sinks in two of the bedrooms are from another era but again utterly charming and totally practical! Please don't change the eclectic 50s period and older furniture - it's what gives it that homely loved feel instead of a bland holiday let. The beds were super comfy It was spotlessly clean The gardens were vast and our grandkids loved playing in and out of the hiding places! Luckily we had brought our own garden toys but perhaps a few in the property wouldn't go amiss in the future as perhaps a few children's books to go with the indoor games? There is everything you need in the kitchen to cook and serve a large family. Perfect! Sorry I chipped the coffee pot on the tap but bought a replacement! We had a problem with the serving hatch coming off on the first day but credit to sykes they organised for a carpenter to come round the next day to sort

A lovely welcoming house, with spacious rooms, a beautiful garden and a view of the sea.

Very clean and well-equipped - all our needs were catered for. A tasty welcome pack on arrival. We would definitely recommend this property.

Excellent house.

Everything was to such a high standard. Nice to have enough crockery that if the dishwasher was full, still enough glasses, mugs/plates etc for the next meal. Good bedroom layouts. We had our grown up ‘children’ with us, so having the 2 twin rooms was great. Beds comfortable, house was extremely clean. I have never used an aga before, had I had time to look at some YouTube tutorials i would’ve liked to have used it, but even though the instructions were there, perhaps a simple ‘idiots(!)’ guide would be useful! Hot water all the time a rarity in holiday homes - thanks for that extra bonus! Showers reliably worked Made use of the table and chairs to the front patio. We ate there at every meal. Beautiful garden. Lawn was freshly cut and looked stunning Don’t usually go to the same place twice, but this house suits our family and the location is spot on for seaton and beer without need for the car so will definitely make another booking.

The house and gardens were as expected - spacious and lots of rooms and excellent gardens with easy access to the shoreline and lovely walks to Beer.

We very much enjoyed our stay there. The only mishap was a lot of rubbish left over from the previous holiday which was left in the bin provided and that made it difficult to use fully - the bin collection did not coincide with our departure day so unfortunately the next let would have the same problem.

A lovely house , beautiful views of the sea Great location We had deer and rabbits visit the garden it was lovely Great value for money even though slightly dated interior it was very comfortable and provided us with everything we needed Hope to go back one day

Lovely comfortable house, amazing views, lovely garden.

Only one minor niggle and that is that there is no sensor light as you approach the house in the dark after returning from going out. Would love to return in the summer and enjoy the garden more.

Shower in en suite couldn't be used as was stone cold.

Shame we had to stripe the beds before leaving and had to put the bin out on our first night. Couldn't the cleaner have done this? Otherwise stunning property.

Lovely comfortable house with plenty of space.

Beautiful gardens and amazing sea view. We had a great stay and would definitely return x

Very spacious house on a superb location.

Wonderful garden with a lot of wildlife. The home squirrel even crossed under our chair on the porch! Beautiful surroundings and adorable villages ( Beer ) within reach. The beach is a 5 minute walk away. The house is well equipped with appliances and all. Sadly, since we are a tall family, all the available beds are too short and too narrow. Both showers are poor to be honest. Taking a bath instead is not so environmental friendly nowadays. In the shower cabin in the en suite bathroom there is risk of burning on the hot water line. This didn't spoil our holiday by the way! We had two weeks of blue skies and a lot of sunshine.

This was a lovely property in which our family of seven including three grandchildren enjoyed a fantastic stay in a beautiful part of Devon.

Just two small points to mention : The shower over the bath had very weak water pressure which made it virtually unusable and there is a loose tile on the steps leading up to the front door. But everything can be forgiven when you are staying in a property such as this with its beautiful garden and and amazing sea views.

The location of the property is great, and the sense of space and views are lovely.

We had deer and pheasant in the garden most days which the children loved! The only real downside was that the master bed has a very soft, lumpy mattress, so much so that we left it unused after two nights. You can feel all the springs in it, and it offers no support for your back. Beside that the property is great, if a little dated which is as you’d expect from the photos. It’s also worth noting that the gas oven wasn’t great - we found the aga was much better for cooking (oven and hob). We’ve not used one before, but we found the gas cooker was hard to control the temperature on due to blocked burners etc. We would book again if we could have confirmation that the master bed had a new, firmer mattress.

Thank you for a wonderful family holiday.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We had no complaints at all. We were very grateful for the very thoughtful welcome pack. We all enjoyed the books and the videos and the lovely garden. We would certainly recommend Westvale House and we hope to come again.

Westdale Edge is perfect for us as a family meeting up for an annual holiday/ The location is wonderful and the views are spectacular.

There are a couple of silly niggles, such as the kitchen and its facilities. We are a big family and love cooking but that is the problem. It has an Aga, but we don't want to put an Ago on in the hot summer, the only other option is a basic gas stove. The owners have supplied many cooking trays but only two fit the cooker!!! So, all the ones in the drawer are too big for the small cooker. The kitchen is very old fashioned and very cramped for such a large house. We had three little boys wanting to sit at the island in the kitchen to eat their breakfast and one has to sit on the dustbin as there are only two stools!!! There are no real wine glasses. After the third time stating this, we found many sherry glasses but not nice wine glasses. So we bought six from Tesco's for £3!! Finally the door in the dinning room into the garden is still broken and needs to be operational considering the price for a week is nearly 2.5 thousand pounds. It would cost about £200 to fix it and £800 to replace, Come on sort it out. Also we don't want the £40 gift pack of Devon fudge and biscuits. Give us oil, balsamic vinegar. salt pepper milk and bread and maybe a bottle of wine.

This was a lovely comfortable property in a beautiful location with a preserved decor from times gone by.

Thoroughly enjoyed staying here. Cannot fault the property and provision of outdoor loungers/tables etc. most welcome. Goody hamper a welcoming touch. Garden lovely. Views superb.