Sunnyside

Lovely cottage and village.

Have stayed numerous times over the years and it's a lovely house but it needs a lick of paint as it is beginning to look tired,also work has started on the church next door ,a jack hammer going for 2 days was noisey would have been nice to have been informed .

This was our 3rd stay at Sunnyside and we loved it as always.

Small issue with the bathroom sink that was rectified the same day!! Thanks once again and looking forward to our next visit!!

We very much enjoyed our time at Sunnyside, very comfortable.

The bath plug filter could do with cleaning as the water drains from the bath very slowly. But apart from that, it was all rather lovely. There was a couple of spooky things going on at night so I’m interested to hear if anyone else witnessed activity. But that never bothered us and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Cannot fault anything It was clean throughout Ideal location Will book again

Sunnyside is absolutely lovely.

The whole renovation of the property is fantastic & we enjoyed the book which has been made documenting the whole process. There was everything that we needed. Having the parking permit was brilliant & is only a few minutes walk from the property. 2 pubs but we only managed to visit the kingfisher, a proper locals but but very welcoming & I bet is really lovely in the garden in the summer. We were able to unload/load outside the property with ease. Ensuring the car was tucked right in the corner to allow for traffic to pass. Colyton is a lovely village & really not far from some amazing places. In our short stay we managed Seaton, Sidmouth, Lyme Regis & Exmouth! All with lovely walks on the beach. As noted in a previous review, there is a slight musty smell to the lounge but we found leaving the lounge door open all time sorted this. It doesn't advertise outdoor space but it does have it. Its not for sitting out in the sun as its more of an alley but did the job for the dogs late at night. With the church attached now sold, fingers crossed they will sort the guttering out. The only reason I haven't given 5 stars is that the spare room is still full of damp. A review 6 months ago pointed this out & yet it is still very bad. Our son with asthma was meant to sleep in this room but we had to move everyone about so he wasn't in there! I have forwarded pictures to Sykes so hopefully this can get sorted for future guests.

Really enjoyed our stay, cottage was spacious tastefully decorated and furnished.

The village itself was very nice with nice dog friendly pubs ,parking isn't really an issue you can unload and pack your car before using the car park. Would recommend this property, the welcome bag set the tone and it never disappointed throughout our stay.

We found the cottage very homely, welcoming and comfortable (lovely to have the welcome pack of goodies).

Fantastic shower and nicely decorated bathroom, really comfy beds and plenty of equipment in the kitchen. The instructions about how the oven etc worked were really helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the cottage (& the village) and would recommend/return. Given the lack of parking, it is a nice touch to include the parking permit for the car park in the hire. We never had any issues with finding a space, and enjoyed walking through the village to and from our adventures. The advance description was very accurate so expectations were well managed, and although not advertised as with outside space, the washing line and pegs/outside tap in the yard were useful after beach days, and we sat out the front in the sun on occasion (& met friendly locals!) Some suggestions to make it even better: 1. Whenever we came back in there was a musty odour. In part due to the fact that it is not in use all the time during the day (as we, and other guests, are out and about) which would help airflow but dampness in the kitchen area does seem an issue. Not sure if some vents to allow air flow when closed up would help? For us that was just the cottage smell and it soon went when we opened the windows/doors so it didn't impact our stay but could affect on first impression. 2. A lot of the bedroom cupboards/wardrobes already had items in them (extra bedding mostly). I was in the big bed room and would suggest keeping the wardrobe completely empty and prioritised for guests. I had to remove things first and store them around the room edge so I could unpack. Less of an issue in the other rooms. 3. Little bedroom. Needs a paint where there is/ has been a damp issue. However fully appreciate it is the height of season so difficult to do but it would elevate it further. 4. Need to replace the can opener. It no longer works (teeth don't grip on the can). Overall a great base to go out and enjoy Devon/Dorset. Heaps to do in the area within a short drive, and a super little cottage to return to. Thanks x

It's a lovely cottage.

The book with the restoration details was a great touch. The history graduate in me would have loved to hear about people who may have lived in the cottage via the census (or before) as well as the history of the village. The parking wasn't as big a problem as it could be. But two asterisks. Damp appears to be an underlying problem. The house did smell a bit musty when we arrived and there's damp that needs tackling in the single room. Two, the yard. Totally accept the write ups elsewhere that says this isn't marketed. Reading through the lines, there seems to be have been a standoff with the Methodist Church over cleaning the gutters and water coming into the yard. I know the church is up for auction, but the back yard is definitely a missed opportunity. Maybe this will change. The routine cleaning was spot on. The village was genuinely lovely.

Lovely cottage with a nice personal touch.

Rally enjoyed our stay.

Delightful holiday property located centrally in a town surrounded with beautiful countryside with plenty of walks for people with or without a dog.

Friendly people in this historic town.

This was our 4th or 5th stay at Sunnyside as we have family in the area and we always enjoy our time there.

It is ideal with a dog in tow. It would be great if you could update the TV to a smart TV to enable watching Netflix etc and on demand channels. The courtyard area is handy for dogs but it could be made a bit more inviting with maybe a picnic bench or table & chairs. Maybe some festoon lights and plants to make it pretty. Some shingle to make it less damp and gritty underfoot. Just a thought.

Sunnyside by name only!

The house felt quite cold and dark although we had glorious sunshine outside. The courtyard at the back of the property was unusable, very dirty and neglected with no furniture and as the property is on the main road there was nowhere to sit out and enjoy the lovely weather! Roadside parking does not exist, so the parking permit for the car park was much appreciated, although this would have made unloading and loading the car quite difficult if it hadn’t been for the friendly neighbours allowing you to block their drive!! Many thanks for the welcome hamper and milk in the fridge on arrival, containing all locally sourced goods, such a thoughtful gesture.

It was a comfortable cottage, but I think if there were five people it would be rather cramped.

Indeed there were not five dining chairs available. There is a small outdoor area out the back of the premises which would benefit from a small table and chairs. We certainly would have sat out there. The chimney has a down draft, which when your sitting in the lounge you can smell soot.

This is a lovely cottage, well equipped and in a lovely small town with good pubs nearby for eating.

The only downside was that there was a horrible smell coming from the fridge/freezer cupboard which did not emanate from the bin. The whole downstairs smelled badly as we walked in. Needs sorting asap as I am sure it will be.

A really lovely cottage, great nights sleep with everything we needed.

Lovely and clean. We were due to stay somewhere else but were let down sadly, but we call it fate as staying at Sunnyside enhanced our little break as we got to see more places and had a much more comfortable stay. Colyton is a beautiful little village that we would not have seen otherwise. Thank You!

Short stay after Easter - lovely comfortable cottage.

Weather inclement, rain and high winds! The small aquarium on the Cobb in Lyme Regis was a welcome respite from the rain, and we fed mullet and met the starfish. Admired Exeter Cathedral and great shopping. We'd love to return in summer for coastal walks.

Lovely place, comfortable beds, powerful showers, great welcome gifts - what's not to like?

Cute village and perfect location to explore East Devon! We had a couple of very nice meals at Mason's Arms in Branscombe and Fisherman's Cot in Bickleigh.

What a lovely cottage!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the cottage had everything we needed. The village and surrounding areas are lovely. I'm sure we will be back but next time maybe in the summer months!