Dear Caroline & Michael
We have had another wonderful week here, despite some rainy days. The cottage is incredibly well appointed and luxurious; now where else we stay quite measures up! Looking forward to coming back. We had a wonderful meal at the Rockfish on South Embankment. Service was a bit haphazard at times but that is possibly because the restaurant is very new. Also Trish Thomas Jewelry on Foss Street. Trish kindly made a bracelet I bought from her last year smaller for me at no charge.
Mrs Palmer
(Court Cottage). 24th July
We stayed in a Keepers Cottage and we were very pleased with the accommodation. It was lovely and peaceful and our little boy loved the play area! Caroline & Michael were very friendly and gave us any info we needed or assistance required. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending it to our friends! We would also definitely come back! We went to Woodlands Leisure Park with our 2 year old and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a must for those with children of all ages and well worth the cost! We also visited Pennywell Farm and had a great time there, especially good for your children.
Timothy Wheeler
(Keepers Cottage)24th July
The stay was really beautiful and the cottage was superb, the best we have stayed in so far! We were a little unlucky with the weather but that is something that can’t be influenced. What you really need is a fresh bread service for the guests (croissants e.g.) Fast Rabbit Farm was very disappointing and not worth-while.
Ros Family
(Keepers Cottage)24th July
Very clean accommodation. Helpful service. House has all that is required and is very well set out with plenty of room. Most shops and Cafes were satisfactory.
Mr & Mrs Shand & family.
(Court Lodge) 23rd July
We had a very enjoyable stay. There are no instructions for the oven. A later check-out time (eg 11.00) would be better. Seabreeze:- Their teas are excellent but they no longer do cycle hire. The Rockfish in Dartmouth:- Excellent fish and chips on two occasions. The Forces Tavern: - Very poor Italian meal
Robert O’Rourke & Lisa Web.
(Keepers Cottage)23rd July
Hillfield had been recommended by friends. We would have no hesitation in passing on our praises of Hillfields to others. Accommodation was spotless, a real home from home. You couldn’t ask for anything else in the property. A warm welcome to Hillfield and the bottle of wine was a nice touch. The whole family enjoyed their stay at Hillfield and would come back. An indoor swimming pool would be wonderful when the economic climate allows.
Evelyn & Philip Thomas & Family
(Keepers Cottage)23rd July.
Excellent accommodation at Hillfields, good facilities and friendly welcome. The Anchorstone Café at Dittisham served really good food with a fantastic view. The Rockfish in Dartmouth-good food, small portions and poor service. We didn’t get what we ordered!
Doug & Denise Clarke
(Juliet Apartment) 23rd July
We have had a lovely week at Hillfield. Great accommodation, very well equipped. Memory Foam mattresses take a bit of getting used to and a BBQ rather than a George Foreman grill would be better on the Balcony. (note from Caroline. Due to the BBQ being on the balcony with wooden decking on Vantage Point an Electric BBQ is the safest option) We had a meal at the Sportsman’s Arms. Blackpool Sands great as always. We also managed to get to the Wild Fire Bistro at the Dart Marina and the Laughing Monk-both very good. Also a very friendly welcome at Jan & Freddie’s.
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(Vantage Point) 23rd July.
The cottage was fab in every way. Really good quality, every piece of equipment imaginable, lots of luxuries-whirlpool, surround sound, speakers in the bathrooms, tennis court. Totally amazing-loved it! The Rockfish restaurant in Dartmouth was superb. Excellent food, good friendly service and good environment. Bigbury-On-Sea great!
Linda McLachlan
(Keepers Cottage)23rd July
A thoroughly enjoyable stay thank you. The cottage was very comfortable and tastefully done. The children particularly enjoyed the playground and tennis. We look forward to coming again and hopefully seeing the next phase of the development completed. An indoor pool or heated pool would be advantageous and also a games room perhaps? Otherwise all fantastic and a great location.
Mr & Mrs Wells & Family
(Court Cottage).22nd July
We hade a really enjoyable holiday and were made to feel very welcome. The cottage was very clean and very well equipped. We made good use of the swimming pool and the tennis court.
Gillian Barry Richardson
(Keepers Cottage) 29th July.
The Keepers Cottage was very comfortable which was great especially as the weather was not perfect. The advice from everyone was very useful i.e. where to eat and road conditions. Everywhere inside the cottage was lovely and clean with lovely clean bedding. Caroline & Mike very pleasant hosts. Thanks. We enjoyed good fish and chips at the Sloping Deck in Dartmouth. They had a very variable menu and was reasonably priced. Very clean with pleasant staff and a beautiful selection of cakes. We also had a reasonably priced carvery at the Sportsman’s Arms on Sunday which was good value. The Singing Kettle was very cozy and provided good service. The Station Restaurant in Dartmouth seemed good value for money and the service was quick and efficient. The Yacht Club in Plymouth was nice and you can look out over the sea while eating your meal. The Sainsbury’s in Dartmouth was very useful also.
Robert and Gillian Taylor
(Keepers Cottage) 17th July.
Thanks again for a lovely relaxing holiday, despite the weather! Cottage immaculate as usual. Improvements / additions appreciated. Can’t wait to come back in September. The Church House Inn at Stokenham- excellent fish and chips, crispy light batter, generous portions. Very good value and prompt service. The Rockfish- welcome was good and so was the fish. Prompt friendly service although drinks were expensive. The Singing Kettle- fresh coffee and cakes very large!
Martyn & Jenny
(Keepers Cottage) 17th July.
Lovely cottages, great location. Would love to come here again. Friendly staff.
Mrs. Tokoro
(Terrace Apartment) 17th July
Very enjoyable. Everything you could need in the cottage. Relaxing and comfortable. Café Alf Resco- great food and great service.
Elizabeth, Michael & Cara Donaghey
(Coach House)
Our Property was excellent and exceeded our expectations, clean and a very high standard. A great tennis court. Michael, Caroline & Edwina thank you. The Rock Fish was excellent.
Philip & Linda McKeown
(Gardeners Cottage) 16th July.
Very friendly and welcoming. Cottages a little smaller than they seemed on the website but not too small to be uncomfortable. All working amenities, iron, hover and dishwasher e.t.c. If Hillfields were responsible for the weather it would have been a perfect holiday! We had a delivery from Riverford. Wonderful food. We had a vegetable basket plus the BBQ box. So much food we couldn’t finish it all. Great Organic food. Very helpful company. Very highly recommended. The jam was divine. The Floating Bridge restaurant- lovely food.
Miss Katie Applegarth
(Keepers Cottage)16th July.
We had a terrific stay-met our expectations-not easy for 6! We had an excellent stay and Vantage Point was very well appointed.
Mr & Mrs Lawson-Smith.
(Vantage Point) 16th July.
Excellent apartment, stunning views and everyone helpful and friendly.
John & Carol Whitworth.
(Seale Apartment) 16th July.
A very enjoyable 3rd visit in first class accommodation. Caroline & Michael run Hillfields to an extremely high standard - everything catered for and nothing too much trouble.
Sue and Derrick Woolhouse
(Juliet Apartment) 16th July
The standard of accommodation was much higher than we could have possibly expected. All the little extra touches just made it even more special. The play area was fantastic too - the kids loved it and made lots of friends which ensured they had a great holiday too. We had a wonderful meal at Rockfish but the best meal was definitely at the Forces Tavern. The food was incredible and so was the service - we could not believe how reasonable the prices were.
Kirsty & Alan. Brown
(Court Cottage) 15th July
Loved it! A real home from home. Warm, comfortable and safe for the children. We enjoyed a meal at the Sportsman’s Arms. Super meal, great value, very family friendly and board games available.
Mrs Marshall
(Keepers Cottage) 15th July.
Hillfield has the best standard of self catering accommodation we have ever stayed in! Thank you. Your attention to detail is incredible. We would recommend the Venus beach Café - Blackpool sands. And the Kingsbridge farmers market a great way to get your local produce at the start of your holiday. Note from Caroline. The Kingsbridge Farmers Market is held on the first and third Saturday in the month. Dartmouth Farmers Market is the 2nd Saturday in the month.
Mrs Taylor.
(Keepers Cottage) 9th July.
Excellent accommodation. Very clean and comfortable. Will certainly recommend to family and friends. We would recommend Kendrick’s and the New Angel in Dartmouth but was disappointed with The Start Bay Inn. It was just too frantic.
Susan & Martin Whitehead.
(Juliet Apartment) 9th July.
Another lovely week. Congratulations on the new additions to the site and I hope that you will one day be able to achieve your full dream. Please be aware that on car parks at Torcross (and probably all others under the same council) if you arrive before 6pm (when overnight parking starts) any ticket purchased will only last until 6pm. Even if you pay for 2 hours at 5.55pm!
Mr Yates.
(Gardeners Cottage) . 9th July
Fantastic location, great accommodation and the ‘icing on the cake’ were the lovely owners who were very welcoming and did all they could to help and make your stay a very pleasant one. They deserve 11/10! We certainly hope to return.
Amanda & Mark Brown
(Gamekeepers Cottage). 9th July
We stayed in a Court Cottage-excellent 5* accommodation. Would definitely come back. It is central to so many places and activities. We enjoyed an excellent meal in the New Angel.
Louise & Barry Smyth
(Court Cottage). 8th July.
Excellent- can’t fault it. Everything is 1st class. Great service too thanks. The Seabreeze at Torcross. Great food and service.
Mrs Jarvis
(Court Cottage). 8th July
Our stay at Hillfields was very relaxing. The layout of the cottages allowed for privacy and peaceful environment. Keepers Cottage was well equipped. Very nice extra touches include dishwasher tablets, towels, bin bags e.t.c.
Ms Angela Fayle & Miss Louise Bower.
(Keepers Cottage). 1st July.
We have stayed at Hillfields four times in the last 14 months and we feel it is a real home from home. Michael & Caroline are extremely friendly and we absolutely love the whole area J we enjoyed great pasties at Pesto and very pleasant staff at Crew & Co.
Christine, Michael and Christopher Howard.
(Seale Apartment) 25th April
This place is fantastic. We stayed in a Court Cottage (No2) and it was simply lovely. New kitchen, freeview TV, broadband access, comfy beds and lots for our little girl to do within 2 mins ! I cannot praise this place enough as this is one of very few Uk holidays I have ever had and we were very impressed. Excellent location to visit places like Dartmouth (Creperie there is fab), Salcombe (go to South Sands beach less crowded and have lunch or dinner at South Sands hotel), Paignton for the Zoo, the Tseam railway from Kingswear (lower ferry from Dartmouth). If they were selling the place we stayed in I would buy it - that's how lovely we thought it was. Well done to the owners and see you very very soon !
Jonathan Lewis
(Court Cottage) 7th July
I would like to thank you on behalf of our family for another enjoyable holiday at Hillfields.When there is such a large party it is good to know that all members of the family are catered for,from grannies to children.The accommodation is always of a high quality and the weather was wonderful. Many thanks ,
Paula Beardsmore.
(Court Lodge) 3rd July
Fabulous accommodation. Love the little things that make life easier like the kitchen roll and dishwasher tablets! Not to mention the wine on arrival. Thank you for a great week.
Mr Bodman
(Court Cottage) 3rd July
A beautiful place to stay. Loved the cottage we stayed in. A nice size very suitable for our family. We will definitely come back again. We had great service at the Sportsman’s Arms and The Plaice in Dartmouth, great service and great fish.
Mr Chow
(Gardeners Cottage) 2nd July
Lovely apartment. Well equipped. Superb location. We would definitely recommend. We also had brilliant weather! Great food at The Rock Fish in Dartmouth and Will & Dicks in Salcombe. Also the Dartmouth Park & Ride was good.
Neil Galton & Sarah James
(Juliet Apartment) 2nd July.
We stayed in Keepers Cottage. Very clean and tidy, comfortable. The grounds are excellent. Everyone is so friendly. We enjoyed the river cruise and using the ferries.
Angela & Peter Moss
(Keepers Cottage) 2nd July
Beautiful location and immaculately kept properties. We stayed in Keepers Cottage 2 which was perfect for our needs. It is furnished/decorated to a very high standard and very clean. We would definitely recommend Hillfields to friends visiting Devon. Pennywell Farm was an excellent place to take our toddler. As well as feeding and touching the animals there were other activities suitable for his age group-trampoline, bouncy castle, and mini train ride. We were impressed with the beach at Bigbury on Sea- very beautiful.
Ginny & David Stewart
(Keepers Cottage) 29th June
Perfect site for a peaceful holiday. Impressed with the small touches such as the customized information folders. We would recommend the Green Dragon at Stoke Fleming.
Mr Rushton
(Gatekeepers Lodge)26th June
Excellent standard of accommodation. Just how we like it! Caroline & Michael helpful and friendly but not intrusive. Good play area and great that it was right outside our cottage. Nice facilities generally. We would definitely recommend Hillfields and would love to return ourselves.
Sarah Falvery & Paul Winterbottom
(Court Cottage) 26th June.
Hillfields is in an idyllic setting and grounds. Loved our stay, batteries have been properly recharged. Would happily recommend Hillfields to family and friends. Woodlands leisure Park. Excellent day out for the family. And Blackpool Sands-beautiful beach and very clean.
Mrs Stidwill
(Gamekeepers Cottage) 25th June
A thoroughly enjoyable experience. Hillfields is an extensive complex that is beautifully maintained and a credit to the owners. We will definitely revisit to take advantage of the quiet, peaceful and rustic surroundings. With out exception the Castle Hotel Restaurant was the key highlight to our visit to Dartmouth. The service and standard of food was first class which in comparison to some of the ‘Michelin’ priced restaurants was excellent value!
Derek & Karen Edmonds
(Juliet Apartment) 25th June
Another fantastic week at Hillfield in Court Cottage 1. The accommodation was again very clean and well equipped. We really look forward to returning for another relaxing holiday. Thank you. The Floating Bridge Inn Sunday roast was fantastic. Excellent produce, good sized portions and delicious.
Helen, Stuart & Ellie Murphy
(Court Cottage) 19th June
Once again faultless accommodation and a big thank you to Michael for his IT consultation! Keep up the hard work and look forward to seeing you again soon.
How can you improve on perfection! The Floating Bridge Inn Dartmouth a wicked crab sandwich. And also the Osborne Hotel Meadfoot Beach Torquay. Excellent lunch and views at the Bay Brasserie with table service.
Susan & Brian Thompson
(Keepers Cottage) 19th June
Hillfields is in such a lovely peaceful setting. Great that there are so many things to do nearby. Furthest venture 16 miles! Apartment was like home from home, spacious, modern with all the appliances you could need. Very quick and helpful when needed when things didn’t work. Bottle of wine a lovely touch. Blackpool Sands- lovely food at the Venus Café. Great idea to have sandpits for the kids in the shingle beach. Woodlands Leisure Park. Great day out. Lots of play areas for toddlers. Pennywell farm- staff very friendly and helpful. Lots to keep a toddler occupied from feeding the animals, train ride and play areas.
Mark, Karen & Harry Finch.
(Terrace Apartment) 19th June
Very comfortable accommodation, impressive amount of kitchen equipment. The bottles of wine were a nice touch and very quaffable. Everything was spotlessly clean and we would recommend Hillfields as an ideal holiday destination. Upstairs restaurant at the Royal Castle Hotel Dartmouth- very good food and service, reasonable prices. Bar food not bad either. Laughing Monk at Stete excellent food although a limited menu. Paignton Zoo, well worth the entry fee, a good day out for all ages.
The Hyde party.
(Stables Cottage) 18th June
A very easy holiday with ages 1-80+ Hot tub a real bonus and used often. Lovely to have a cafeteria –a little thing but makes a big difference! Very comfortable living inside and out, the garden served us well. Venus beach Cafes- particularly Blackpool Sands. Food good quality and good pricing. The Winking Prawn Northsands Salcombe. Lovely setting and very helpful and friendly. Alfresco’s in Dartmouth good for breakfast open until 2pm. Woodlands Leisure Park is great.
Carol & Tony Stark & Family.
(Valley Views) 18th June
It was beautiful accommodation and spotless. The owners were helpful and friendly. A perfect spot to stay.
Mr & Mrs Griffiths.
(Vantage Point) 18th June
We had a lovely stay. The accommodation and complex were superb. We stayed in Court Cottage and will definitely return in the future. Start Bay Inn. We have been here before and went again this time. Very friendly and family orientated. The fish and chips were lovely.
Mrs Carter
(Court Cottage) 18th June
Excellent-Home from home with all the creature comforts and more; in a beautiful location. Keep up the good work with your high standards.
Neil & Julie Turpin
(Keepers Cottage) 18th June
We have really enjoyed our 2nd year at Hillfield. The staff are so friendly and the facilities are excellent as always. Our Son really enjoyed the play equipment this time. The Totnes Rare Breeds centre was excellent. Our 2 year old loved it. We also enjoyed a day at Canonteign Falls.
Andrew Tan
(Keepers Cottage) 18th June
We have enjoyed our stay at Hillfield and we hope to come again next year. Very good food at the Singing Kettle Tea Shoppe in Dartmouth.
Bernard & Barbara Heathcote
(Seale Apartment) 18th June
A very enjoyable one week’s stay. Well equipped and friendly, helpful representatives on site. Unfortunate accident with the tea pot, but was replaced straight away with no fuss.
Sue & Brian Davies and Verona Else.
(Court Cottage)29th May
Wonderful accommodation, tastefully appointed, and well deserving of its 5* rating. Very welcoming and friendly owners. We look forward to returning soon! We enjoyed an excellent lunch at the Sea Trout Inn at Staverton. Fantastic local fish, beautifully cooked and a wide menu choice, good value and ample portions.
Anne & David Badcock.
(Keepers Cottage) 29th May.
Peaceful, comfortable, warm and welcome and hospitality. Well fitted and modern accommodation. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and may well come again!
We loved Dartmouth. And park and ride was very convenient. We thoroughly enjoyed the river trip to Totnes. The meal in the Cherub in Dartmouth was lovely. Ash Tree Farm nursery- very friendly with pretty garden and pond. We enjoyed a meal at the Laughing Monk and had a gorgeous day at Blackpool Sands.
Mike and Sue Franklin
(Gardeners Cottage) 28th May.
Excellent and enjoyable stay in well kept quality accommodation. Tranquil, convenient location for so many attractions- Dartmouth, Totnes, e.t.c. The House Garden at Yelverton. Excellent Hillside Garden, colourful displays of spring flowers and lovely tea room.
Mr Read
(Keepers Cottage) . 28th May
Lovely place with excellent facilities. The tennis court was used and very good. We were disappointed the swimming pool was closed as it was advertised as open from May. Hillfield is situated in a lovely spot and ideal for visiting the beautiful surrounding area in the South Excellent café next to Dittisham pontoon with lovely views. Great food and friendly welcome at Hunters Arms Cornworthy. The pub at Tuckenhay overlooking the river, lovely spot, child friendly, good food.
(Note from Caroline. Our website says the pool is open from June to September but the Hillfield brochure says from May to September. It normally reads from the end of May to September. Sorry our error! We did open the pool a week early because the weather was lovely.)
Family Burgess and Mr & Mrs Wheeler
(Garden Apartment) 22nd May.
Yet again another fantastic stay in wonderful surroundings! Hope to see you both soon!
Lovely fresh home cooked food at the Ashburton Arms, West Charleton near Kingsbridge. Hosts very welcoming.
Stan & Annette Clews.
(Courtyard Apartment) 22nd May
The Keepers Cottages are a firm favourite for us. Always clean and welcoming. A perfect home from home, complete with the Village cat! The Seahorse Restaurant, good service, excellent fine cuisine. The New Angel and Taylors Restaurant also good. Sportsman’s Arms Pub, good home cooked food.
Paula & Dave Fussell
(Keepers Cottage) 15th May
Very impressed with all accommodation and surrounding areas. Even though it was not open it was a shame that the pool was not available for the hotter weather. Rainbows in Torquay a good and clean indoor play centre. Good for all children from 0-12 years. Very reasonable admission price.
Mrs Lant
(Garden Apartment) 15th May
The Forces Tavern, very good nice people. Also Maisies Café in Totnes.
Rita Day
(Court Cottage) 15th May
We have been extremely comfortable here. The bed is the best we have come across in any holiday accommodation. We never return if the beds are uncomfortable.
John & Stella Robinson
(Juliet Apartment) 14th May
Excellent! Really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful scenery and great apartment!
Joyce, John & Barbara Roberts
(Terrace Apartment) 13th May
I am so pleased I stumbled across Hillfield on the internet. We have had an excellent stay in wonderful surroundings which are only a short drive from Dartmouth. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you very much. The attention to detail in the accommodation is second to none and we haven’t been left wanting/missing a thing. You are doing a wonderful job! Woodlands Park was a great day out. Excellent value for money with plenty to do. Once in no further monies for rides e.t.c needed to be paid for.
Michelle Burton and family
(Courtyard Apartment) 8th May
Excellent stay as always at Hillfields. Enjoy the peace and quiet. Dartington Hall beautiful gardens, well worth a look.
Chris & Helen Webb
(Keepers Cottage) 8th May
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautifully appointed cottages and superbly clean. Sharpham Vineyard café and cheese shop- excellent food and service- wines not too bad either.
Mr & Mrs Farmer
(Gardeners Cottage) 7th May
Loved it as usual. We will be back as soon as possible. Sharpham Vineyard & Café, wonderful lunch, really welcoming and able to cater for specialized diets i.e Coeliac.
Fiona & Fayona Cowperthwaite
(Gamekeepers Cottage) 7th May
Thank you so much we have had a really peaceful break, we are really impressed with the new play area and the cottages are in beautiful condition.
Kee Fai Yeong
(Court Cottage) 2nd May
We received a warm welcome and continuing interest in our welfare throughout the week. Very good quality accommodation, very clean, warm and comfortable and practical in every way. Lovely location. We would like another out of season visit. The Market Café was warn and welcoming and good for a coffee/snack. The Church House Inn- great Sunday Lunch! Great coffee and service at 8 Brasserie in Foss Street Dartmouth. Best food at the ‘Laughing Monk’ Devine fish, warm service and food was of a very high standard and locally produced.
Paul & Sarah Selley
(Terrace Apartment) 1st May.
Excellent accommodation in beautiful surroundings. All equipment and furnishings were to a very high standard. We would recommend the Royal Castle Hotel in Dartmouth, Dartmouth Golf Club, Taj Mahal in Dartmouth. Also Piermasters in Plymouth only £10 (lunch menu) for 2 courses including a glass of wine-excellent food and excellent value.
Mr & Mrs Bray
(Keepers Cottage) 1st May
Vantage Point is a fabulous Five Star getaway. Met above expectations. Gorgeous property with necessities included. Relaxed and beautiful views, perfect for a sunny morning or warm evening BBQ. Caroline & Michael always at hand. Very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be coming back soon. We would recommend Paignton Zoo. Bit pricey but worth every penny. You get to see all sorts of animals you wouldn’t have thought to see. Great for kids and adults.
Mrs Khan
(Vantage Point) 30th April
Hillfields perfect as usual! Third year running that we have stayed here so I think that says it all. Thank you! Great meals at both Jan & Freddie’s and Anzac Street Bistro.
Mr & Mrs Newman
(Court Cottage) 24th April
A lovely property- well maintained and great position. Very comfortable beds and high quality fixtures and fittings. Information folders very useful. The Durant Arms- very good home cooked food and staff.
G. Worrall
(Court Lodge). 16th April
Really enjoyed our stay. Great facilities, friendly welcome. Great meal at Kendrick’s.
Mrs Caddick
(Carriage Loft) 5th April
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Hillfields. The Stables Cottage was excellent. Very clean and well furnished. The owners were very welcoming and took a kindly interest in my 83 year husband’s health- Thank you. We ate several times at the Dart Marina. Excellent service and food. We had stayed there a few years ago and it hasn’t changed.
Eugene and Mary McGoldrick & Sarah & Caitlin Burke.
(Stables Cottage) 9th April.
Very nice comfy, well equipped apartment-very peaceful and a lovely setting. We enjoyed the Wheelhouse fish and chip restaurant. Great for fish and chips. The seahorse for wonderful if a bit expensive seafood. And the Crab Sandwich shop selling lovely crab sandwiches.
Mrs Ross
(Juliet Apartment) 16th April
Excellent facilities. Would love to return. The Sportsman’s Arms was very hospitable and reasonably priced. The Italian restaurant in Dartmouth was very friendly. Both very good for children.
Mrs Lyn Ford
(Coachman’s Cottage) 17th April
Lovely accommodation. Everything was perfect and the fact that all the essentials e.g. salt, pepper, dishwasher tablets e.t.c were provided is fab. The wine and the Easter Eggs were a lovely surprise too. Perfect holiday. We will come back. We had excellent food and service at the ‘Floating Bridge’ in Dartmouth. Also excellent food at the Start Bay at Torcross. Woodlands Leisure Park and Paignton Zoo really good days out.
Carl & Nicola Mathias & Catrin & Rhys.
(Court Cottage) 17th April
We stayed in Garden Apartment and we had a great time. The accommodation is lovely. The Fish and Chip at the Kings Arms in Strete was good and child friendly. Also the New Angel in Dartmouth was lovely and they were great with the children. We had a great day out at Cockington Village.
Mrs Sandhu
(Garden Apartment) 17th April
We have had another wonderful stay at Hillfields. Very relaxing and the children love it here too. Can’t fault the accommodation and Michael and Caroline are always extremely helpful. Thank you. We had a lovely pub lunch at the Church House Inn. Great for children too. Also a great day out at Woodlands Leisure Park. Fabulous for all ages.
Caroline & Martin Ward
(Keepers Cottage) 11th April.
We have really enjoyed our stay here. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. I think we could have stayed for good! Lovely place to stay with very high standards. We would love to come back again. Thank you. Highly recommend the carvery and restaurant at the Sportsman’s. Very reasonable prices too. We would not recommend the food at the Floating Bridge. Lovely food at the small bakeries in Dartmouth and great local produce at the Farmers Market in Dartmouth.
Paula Flowers
(Garden Apartment) 10th April
Very comfortable, relaxing and friendly. Great to be able to play tennis every day and the children’s play area was perfect for our 7 year old. We had a fantastic meal at the Seahorse Restaurant, amazing food and they were great with the children! The Venus Café at Blackpool Sands was really great.
Stephanie & Keith Grainger
(Gardeners Cottage) 9th April
We had a most enjoyable Easter Break at Manor Apartment. Great accommodation, lovely area, very friendly people, the children loved the play area. We would love to return one day! Highly recommend the Laughing Monk restaurant in Strete and Anzac Street Bistro in Dartmouth. Excellent food and service. We would also recommend the Harbour Cruise from Dartmouth.
David & Dot Shaw, Lee, Mandy, Amber & Maia Shaw
(Manor Apartment) 9th April
Once again a fabulous week with you all at Hillfields! The children have loved it and don’t want to go home. Thank you so much. Michelle, Mike Michael and Milli.
Michelle Kirwan
(Court Cottage) 9th April
Vantage Point is a lovely house, great for a family group. We enjoyed the hot tub. We had a lovely meal at the Laughing Monk. Good for little ones! Very obliging staff.
Mrs Westgarth
(Vantage Point) 9th April
Hillfields is a lovely place to stay. This is our 2nd year here and we’ve loved it. Playground, tennis courts, accommodation all fabulous. We will be back next year! Browns Hotel/Restaurant/bar in Dartmouth- we had a lovely lunch there. Good kids menu, great food.
Mr & Mrs Goodall
(Court Cottage) 8th April
We have had a brilliant time. Valley Views is a lovely property-well equipped and comfortable. We especially liked the welcome Easter Eggs and Wine! Thank you very much! The information books are excellent too. And the hot tub!
Mrs McCutcheon
(Valley Views) 5th April
We have had a brief but very enjoyable stay- hope to visit again.
Tim & Rhian Davies
(Gatekeepers Lodge) 3rd April
Having stayed at many 5* self catering premises for several years, this is the best equipped and ranks amongst the best appointed. A very pleasant and peaceful stay.
Joe & Judith Boulton & Sally Povey
(Valley Views) 2nd April
Super accommodation, especially the surround sound on the TV, the memory foam mattresses and the dishwasher! Great play area too! We enjoyed the Venus Beach at Blackpool Sands.
Richard & Rachael Tandy
(Court Cottage) 2nd April
All perfect, thank you for a lovely stay. We will be back!
Mr & Mrs Bissett
(Keepers Cottage) 1 29th March
Everything was superb in our apartment. We will come back in the summer. Love the area! We had a good meal at the Winking Prawn
Gill & Dave Baggalley
(Juliet Apartment) 29th March
Wonderful again at Hillfields, so comfortable and welcoming. Thank you. Very impressed with Fast Rabbit Farm Woodland. Even at this time of year a little hidden gem of tranquility.
Mrs Barwood
(Juliet Apartment) 19th March
We had a lovely time in Valley Views. The accommodation was first class with everything and more you could ever want on holiday. Caroline & Michael are great hosts and we will be back again to try out another property. We had a lovely meal in the Dartmouth Apprentice. Great service but not very busy. But it was a cold night in March and I bet in the summer it will be better and much busier.
Vivian Wapshott
(Valley Views) 8th March
Lovely. Great to have farm- fresh eggs outside the door. And the weather was just as we ordered- dry and sunny! Sharpham Vineyard for wine,cheese,walks and views very nice.
Recommend The Seahorse restaurant, Totnes Early Music Society, Burgh Island Hotel the food was very good.
Jos & Iain Medley-Rose
Another great holiday. Plenty to do despite the weather at the end of the week. Well done Caroline & Michael. Very tasty pasties from Pesto’s in Dartmouth
Peter Jim & Richard
(Gatekeepers Lodge) 20th March
As good as normal (regular guests) if not better as more things keep appearing. Just needs Michael and Caroline to do the cooking then it would be perfect! China Blue is worth a look.
Mr & Mrs Davis & Mr & Mrs Gough
(Court Cottage) 19th March
Very pleasant, accommodation was top quality. Good attention to detail. Good lunches at the New Angel and the Seahorse. We enjoyed the walk to Blackpool Sands from Hillfields.
Mrs Richards
(Court Cottage) 12th March
A very enjoyable stay in very well presented accommodation. Very clean, comfortable. Hope to return later in the year.
Mr & Mrs Fitzpatrick
(Gamekeepers Cottage) 26th Feb
Many thanks for making our stay such an enjoyable one. This high quality cottage has everything in luxury you could wish for, at the same time cosy and relaxing. Thank you for the very warm welcome we received on arrival. Looking forward to seeing you soon in the very near future.
Diane & Alan Hooper,
(Keepers Cottage). 24th February.
Very enjoyable stay, location is great, would come and stay again. Paignton Zoo was very good. And Woodlands Leisure Park was very good value and enough for the children to do in wet weather.
Mr White
(Gardeners Cottage) 19th February
I was nervous of self catering not having done it before. I was really surprised how clean and nice it was. It was just like staying in a 5* hotel room. Beds were really comfortable, sheets and towels were crisp and white and lovely. China looked like new. Facilities excellent. A nice meal at the Laughing Monk, but not great if you have fussy children. Food was excellent for adults but the pasta was too oily- however when Laura didn’t eat it they did not charge for it. This was a nice touch as they hand made the pasta and grated the cheese especially for her! A shame he added the butter before serving!
Tony, Lynn and Laura Woodward
(Court Cottage) 18th February
We had a wonderful home from home stay again! It was lovely to see you all. Thanks for making us feel so welcome in ‘Our holiday home’ as Finlay calls it! We had a lovely meal at Kendrick’s one evening. Also the Wild Fire Bistro at the Dart Marina was good as usual. We also enjoyed a day out at Woodlands but only part of it was open. It had a good pets area. There are lots of hills and slopes- not good for the less able.
Vanessa, Tim and Finlay Thompson-Lowe
(Court Cottage) 18th February
A very enjoyable stay as usual. Tennis Court a big asset. The new Sainsbury’s is handy and the staff very good. Browns Bistro is very nice. The local area great as ever!
Mr Gunn
(Court Cottage) 17th February
A warm and friendly welcome, always available for advice and assistance. Very comfortable beds. Lovely surroundings and countryside. Interesting area to visit with lots to see and do. Amazing saucepans, Christmas decorations and excellent mince pies!
Andrew & Rebecca Hunt
(Terrace Apartment) 31st December
Excellent accommodation, spotlessly clean and warm. Extremely high standard of fixtures and fittings, great value for a weekend. We have really enjoyed both our visits. Thank you!
The Fortescue Arms in East Allington has a good restaurant-but perhaps a little expensive. Great for couples but would be costly for a family.
Stewart & Marilyn Emmins
(Carriage Loft) 22nd November.
Lovely Cottage and surroundings. The children’s play area is great (when it’s not raining!) Great to be able to have the use of two cots. Pretty much everything we could have wanted, thanks.
Mrs Pinhay
(Coachman’s Cottage) 14th November
We really enjoyed it – pity about the weather! We visited the Red Earth Kitchen Café in Kingsbridge and were very impressed with the food and the service.
Mrs Young
(Gardeners Cottage) 13th November
As always exceptional! We enjoyed Start Bay Inn at Torcross-excellent service and Endsleigh Garden centre-Superb displays.
Stephen & Sandra Davis
(Court Cottage) 10th November
A poem by Stephen.
The evenings draw in, the weather starting to change,
But now the lanes are quiet and you can move more freely again.
At night Hillfields welcomes you to warm and cosy homes,
Before refreshed tomorrow, South Hams you roam!
Very enjoyable off season stay. We would definitely return on our own and with family to your comfortable cottages. Great little play area for children.
Jonathan Evans
(Coachman’s Cottage) 5th November.
Having recently returned from Hillfield and booked our third visit for next year, I can’t recommend it enough. We are a group of ‘women of a certain age’ that is ranging from 37 to 47 who just love a weekend away from our husbands and children and have found in Hillfield our perfect retreat. We stay in Court Lodge which is a beautifully designed property that actually sleeps 12 but we are happy to have 6 in it as we like to spread out! It is perfect for lounging around eating and drinking in our pyjamas, all the things we don’t (usually) do at home. We spend our evenings enjoying the stars with a cocktail or two in the hot tub before settling down for dinner. The surrounding countryside is beautiful with an amazing coastline to explore, whatever the weather. The small seaside towns of Dartmouth and Salcombe are perfect for a bit of shopping and the obligatory coffee stops that we need to do! We can’t wait to return next year.
Nicki Moore
(Court Lodge). 12th October
Immaculate Cottage, great service and amenities. Five Stars!
Mr & Mrs Bosonnet
(Court Cottage) 2nd November
Once again we had a wonderful time staying at Hillfields and can’t wait to return next year-hopefully we’ll be bringing the full party then. Thank you for the excellent service and standards, we look forward to receiving the newsletters keeping us up to date with what’s going on, it feeds our habit until we can return.
Jacqui & Nick Wood
(Court Cottage) 1st November.
Fabulous as usual, nothing changes here-always excellent! Thank you so much! See you soon.
Rachel & Tony Webb
(Court Cottage) 1st November
Would recommend the Castle Hotel for quality of food and service. Also the Spice Bazaar.
Very enjoyable thank you. Hopefully we will see you all next year.
Jacqui & Nick
(Court Cottage) 1st November
‘Home from home’ the children had to remind us we were here to explore and not just to stay in all day! Honestly can’t think of anything negative, got the thumbs up from the kids as well! We will be back!
The Alao Family
(Carriage Loft) 31st October
We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending you to our friends. Very, Very impressed with everything. Good luck with your next venture!
Michael & Carolyn Lightfoot
(Keepers Cottage) 31st October
The Cottage was lovely, very clean. But the TV was difficult to control. Very helpful with info on the surrounding area. The wine was gratefully appreciated. Thank you. Thank you to all the team for making it a very enjoyable holiday. We hope to visit again soon. Thank You.
We had a great day at Woodlands and Paignton Zoo and a superb meal at the Laughing Monk.
Debbie Steer
(Stables Cottage) 30th October
We had a fabulous stay. Very impressed with the high standard of the property. Friendly welcome. Will definitely return. Lovely friendly service from the pub (Sportsman’s Arms) at the top of the road. Quality of food was lovely.
Barbara & Keith Scott
(Court Lodge) 30th October
Beautiful development in a lovely setting. Too much information was provided upon arrival re the general working of the cottage. TV system not particularly user friendly. Knife peeler missing. (Caroline is on the case) Dartington Cider Press centre was fab. Woodlands Adventure Park was great as was Paignton Zoo.
The Leopold Family
(Gardeners Cottage) 30th October
Our third visit this year and we were not disappointed. The accommodation is fantastic in a beautiful setting. Again we were made to feel very welcome by Caroline & Michael. We look forward to our next visit!
Sue, Phil, Tom & Ollie Davies. Valerie & Keith Harris
(Coachman’s Cottage) 29th October
Thank you for your warm welcome. Beautiful accommodation in a lovely setting.
Mark, Sian, Katy & Lucy Evans
(Keepers Cottage)
Excellent service. The tennis court and deck quoits at Hillfields were excellent! We would recommend The Barrel- Pub, Café, Bar in Totnes at the top of the hill on the corner. High ceilings, great atmosphere. Kids welcome, chalk to draw on the tables. Excellent lunch time food. (The fish pate was particularly good) very family friendly.
Hobbs & Hewitt Families
(Coach House) 29th October
Keepers Cottage was lovely to stay in, clean and modern. All equipment was to a high standard. Dartmouth and the surrounding attractions were good. We would come again and recommend to others. The Crepe Restaurant in Dartmouth has an excellent service and the Crepes are great. The staff are friendly and the restaurant is clean and modern!
Mr & Mrs Beik
(Keepers Cottage) 23rd October
We had an excellent weekend. Fantastic Accommodation. Hot tub brilliant, thanks for everything!
Mrs Legg
(Court Lodge) 19th October
Very comfortable accommodation. Enjoyed a very relaxing week. Welcoming, friendly and helpful hosts. Thank you.
Anne & Duncan Pascoe
(Juliet Apartment) 16th October
Hillfields is very clean, well appointed, well finished, friendly, helpful owners. Will be back I’m sure. Cockington Court Craft Studios - Beautiful valley, picturesque village. Friendly, interesting crafts people - spent far too much!
Neil & Linda Harding
(Keepers Cottage) 11th October
We had a brilliant stay thank you – the Cottages were lovely and made for a very relaxing break. Darrin was doing a Sourdough bread-making course at Manna from Devon – it was an excellent course and he really enjoyed it – he would definitely recommend them for any cookery courses – they provided a very friendly and informative environment – well worth it. I would definitely recommend it.
Caroline & Darrin Long
(Court Cottage) 9th October
Many thanks for a fabulous stay, even the weather didn't manage to spoil it. Everything about it was excellent, except the weather of course, but hey it is October !!!! The cottage was spotless, so comfortable, I could rant on all evening. Sorry but we couldn't find the re-cycling station, that may have been because my hubby was more interested in the football results, than listening to your briefing. Thanks again, hope to see you again soon.
Pat & Mike Baker
(Keepers Cottage) 10th October
After many years of self catering it would be difficult to top this. Very comfortable accommodation set in delightful surroundings. Thank you Caroline & Michael. It was lovely to meet you and we’ve had a great time!
Mr & Mrs Fuller
(Keepers Cottage) 9th October
Excellent accommodation and service. Nothing was too much trouble. Very high standards. We definitely hope to visit again. Thank you. We would recommend the Ferry Boat Inn at Dittisham. Excellent home made soup. The Floating Bridge in Dartmouth for excellent Crab and The Drum at Cockington.
Susan & Brian Thompson
(Juliet Apartment) 9th October
We have had a very enjoyable stay with you and hope to revisit next year. Gifts for Gentlemen and Mill Stream for children’s clothes and accessories in Dartmouth both excellent shops.
Mr & Mrs K Davies
(Coach House) 29th September
We all had a fantastic time at Hillfields. The weather was great so we spent a lot of time out and about, but it was lovely to arrive back at Vantage Point after a busy day and be able to relax in the luxurious accommodation. The hot tub was great! The crew on the Riverlink- Dart Explorer were excellent and the Venus café at Blackpool Sands was very good.
Donna & Lee Smith & Mr & Mrs Grey
(Vantage Point) 28th September
Very compact and very clean with a wonderful whirlpool bath. Wonderful place, very relaxing. We will be back next year hopefully. At the
Royal Castle Hotel the food was excellent and at
Kendrick’s it was brilliant.
Mr & Mrs C Wright
(Keepers Cottage) 26th September
Excellent - Home from Home. The best accommodation we have ever been in.
Ray & Lin Hurst
(Keepers Cottage) 25th September
Beautiful furnished, well designed and well equipped accommodation. We really enjoyed our meal at Riverford Field Kitchen.
Mrs Morris
(Court Cottage) 25th September
Fabulous accommodation, lovely location. We have had a wonderful week and will be recommending Hillfields to our friends.
Sue Thompson-King
(Court Cottage) 24th September
We had a very enjoyable stay. Very friendly place to stay. Excellent facilities. Also very close to many attractions in the area. Will be back again! We would recommend
Jan & Freddies in Dartmouth, we visited twice and they made us feel very welcome. Food superb. Also
Cranks Restaurant at Dartington Cider Press centre at lunch time was excellent. They close at 5pm.
Ken & Patricia Hann
(Juliet Apartment) 23rd September
Hillfields is set in a beautiful location and very quiet. We have very much enjoyed our stay here and already thinking when we can come back. Lovely cottage, idyllic setting, a good location for the beaches and Dartmouth. Thank you for a relaxing and lovely holiday. A lovely meal at the Forces Tavern. Good food and friendly atmosphere. Small so would recommend booking.
Sarah & Glyn Clark
(Keepers Cottage) 19th September
We had a really good weeks staying in Court Cottages. There are lots to see and do in the local area. We enjoyed visiting the
South Devon Chilli Farm, Salcombe and Totnes. We also had an excellent meal at the
Dartmouth Apprentice - really good food and service.
Café Alf Resco’s was good for lunch and
The South Devon Chilli Farm was great to see the variety of chillis.
Claire & Matt
(Court Cottage) 19th September
We loved Hillfields. Lovely accommodation and team were very friendly. We recommended Compton Pool Farm to some friends recently but will now be recommending Hillfields instead. We will be back!! We liked
Alf Resco’s in Dartmouth, fabulous service and breakfast.
Nicola Evans
(Garden Apartment) 19th September
Recomends
Dart Bridge Inn at Buckfastleigh, excellent homemade pies.
The Rocket Café at Torcross for the best cream teas and soups.
The Seven Stars at Totnes for Sunday lunch good food and good value. And the
Queens Arms at Slapton for a large menu of pub food.
Nick Bowdler
(Gatekeepers Lodge) 19th September
Excellent facilities, the wine on arrival was a particularly nice touch. Hopefully see you again soon.
Clare, Andrew and Lauren Bowers
(Coachman’s Cottage) 19th September
We had a fantastic time and would recommend Hillfield to anyone!
Mr & Mrs Rose and Mr & Mrs Smith
(Courtyard Apartment)
19th September
Excellent, quiet and peaceful.
Di Carless
(Keepers Cottage) 19th September
Very comfortable accommodation, fantastic facilities and staff very friendly.
The
Round Robin day trip on the River Link (Venturer) Boat to Totnes, Bus to Paignton, Steam train to Kingswear and Ferry to Dartmouth. Fantastic! The staff were very entertaining and the commentary on the boat was great.
Mr & Mrs D Harrison
(Stables Cottage) 18th September
Hillfields. Very good!
Blackpool Sands - excellent and the
Cricket Inn at Beesands- very good.
Mrs Christine Sutton
(Keepers Cottage) 18th September
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at Hillfields and glad we found you! Everything very clean and comfortable and to a very high standard. Thank you. We enjoyed the
Dartmouth Apprentice. Lovely food in nice surroundings and very helpful and friendly staff.
Mrs Barratt
(Coachman’s Cottage) 17th September
We have travelled from Dorset and stayed at Hillfield at various times during the past 25 years and find your recent modernisations even better than the brochures. Site facilities and accommodation are all superb and we would recommend it to anyone especially those with young children.
David & Joan Grant
(Keepers Cottage) 17th September
We visited Buckfastleigh on the Steam Railway, Butterfly and Otters, Salcombe, Kingsbridge, cruised the River Dart and travelled on the Steam to Paignton, Visited Torquay and Brixham, Kent’s Cavern and Bye-gone days. All were great with excellent service and very helpful staff.
Mr & Mrs Bedwell
(Court Cottage) 12th September
Accommodation excellent. A most enjoyable stay (in spite of the weather) Excellent meal at
The Dartmouth Apprentice and
Kings Arms at Strete.
Pat & Roy Burberry
(Keepers Cottage) 11th September
We have had a wonderful time at Hillfields. The accommodation is luxurious and well located. We would love to come again. We would particularly like to say thank you for your amazing information folders. Very useful. Would recommend
Red Earth Kitchen, Fantastic!
Rachel, Richard and Alistair Gillies (Gamekeepers Cottage) 11th September
Lovely accommodation with fantastic views. All your needs are catered for at Hillfields for self catering accommodation. Nice and clean! Would come back again!
Miss Lofthouse
(Stables Cottage) 11th September
Our apartment was very well equipped and comfortable. The whole site was very welcoming and well maintained. We will definitely be back.
Stuart & Helen Boon
(Juliet Apartment) 11th September
The Garden Apartment we stayed in was fantastic, luxurious and perfect for our requirements. Michael and Caroline were brilliantly helpful, taking plenty of time to explain the workings of the appliances and the layout of the accommodation. We thoroughly enjoyed a meal at the
Venus Restaurant at Blackpool Sands and an excellent lunch at
The Station Restaurant in Dartmouth. The river cruise and steam railway were both excellent.
Lucy Enright
(Garden Apartment) 11th September
Thank you very much. Court Cottage has all you need for a great holiday. This was my first holiday and I enjoyed it very much. Edward (aged 7months)
Mrs Maturi
(Court Cottage) 11th September
The surroundings beautiful.
The Dartmouth Apprentice. Beautiful refurbished Church in the centre of Dartmouth staffed by the long termed unemployed receives training to enable them into full time work. The food and service was excellent.
Liz & Mike Marks
(Court Cottage) 11th September
We have enjoyed our stay very much and will be sure to return again and recommend you to family and friends.
Chris & Bob Brake
(Keepers Cottage) 11th September
Fabulous accommodation, superb views, peaceful, relaxing and surpassed expectations. All people we encountered were very helpful and welcoming. We will definitely return.
Mrs Jeffries
(Vantage Point) 11th September
Once again we received a warm and friendly welcome from Caroline & Michael. We enjoyed our stay as usual in a lovely relaxing setting.
Mr & Mrs Shaw
(Court Cottage) 11th September
A very big thank you from all our extended family for a most enjoyable holiday in your “Valley View” property, this was ideal accommodation in a wonderful serene setting. I was so pleased to have found the Hillfield Web Site to organise the holiday. The High Standard of Accommodation, Furnishings & Equipment made a homely and exciting start to everyone’s holiday. The Hot Tub was a huge success and shopping facilities for every day provisions were ideally located literally minutes away. The local attractions are numerous and the scenery just beautiful making it a pleasure to holiday in such a lovely part of our Country. It is our intention to visit Hillfield again as soon as we all can. We had a very interesting day out on the South Devon Railway. Buckfastleigh – Totness the Stationmaster at Buckfastleigh and the Ticket inspector on the train were most accommodating with reference to my disability you could not wish for better service.
Colin M Dredge,
(Valley Views) 10th September
Lovely cottage, beautiful surroundings, lovely family business with a quality product. Thank you for a great stay.
The Laughing Monk – Excellent food and reasonable prices. And
Cockington Country Park – very good and free!
Mr Tetchner
(Court Cottage) 5th September
Hillfields is very quiet and really nice. We would recommend it to friends and family.
Would recommend the
Sportsman’s Arms. We’ve had four meals there this week and they have been lovely.
Mrs Wilson
(Keepers Cottage) 5th September
Our only complaint – we wanted to stop for another week! Probably the best holiday accommodation we’ve stopped in. We enjoyed the
New Angel Restaurant Dartmouth. Excellent food, probably one of the best restaurant meals we’ve had!
Peter, Olivia, Harry, & Benjy Greenwood
(Court Cottage) 4th September
Thank you for a wonderful stay at Hillfield Cottages. The complex is set in beautiful surroundings and the accommodation is at a very high standard with excellent cleanliness.
Helen & Merryck Swallow
(Seale Apartment) 4th September
Hillfields is a fantastic place for a peaceful holiday. Beautiful surroundings and lots to do for the entire family. Luxurious accommodation decorated to a very high standard with all the essential amenities. We would recommend the
Station Restaurant in Dartmouth – lovely location, great food, one of the best fish and chips we’ve had.
Café Alf Resco’s- wonderful breakfast. And also the
Dartmouth Ice Cream Company.
Mr & Mrs Tamhane
(Keepers Cottage) 3rd September
Very comfortable, well equipped house, excellent tennis court. Very attractive Village in a beautiful setting.
Phil, Josie. Emilia, and Anna Gallifent
(Court Cottage) 29th August
Thank you for the information provided about things to do in the surrounding area-most helpful. Wonderful location, great views and friendly staff.
Mr & Mrs Ubhi
(Gatekeepers Lodge) 29th August
We had a fantastic day out doing the
‘Round Robin’ tour. The boat trip being the best bit as the River Dart is beautiful. The
Victoria Inn at Salcombe was great with kids, and fabulous food.
The Start Bay Inn at Torcross was worth the wait for a table (45mins) And the
Venus Café burgers were delicious at Bigbury On Sea and the beach perfect for kids even on a grotty day! We had to pay to park the car near the beach at Bigbury £5.90 for the day but it was worth it as we made lots of sandcastles with our three year olds! The meal at the
Laughing Monk restaurant in Strete was superb-nice to have healthy food for the whole family.
Lesley, Dan, Genevieve, Hector and Calypso Bailey
(Courtyard Apartment)
Our stay could not be better! Add the
Cricket Inn to your list of restaurants as it is always a good meal.
Mr Speechley
(Court Lodge) 28th August
We had fantastic welcome and very accommodating, clean, friendly and helpful. The information folders were very useful during our stay. Thank you for a very enjoyable holiday. We hope to return very soon!
Dartington Cider Press Centre- amazing for retail therapy!
Mr, Mrs & Madter N Barker
(Court Cottage) 28th August.
Lovely place. Everything we needed for a family holiday. Hope to come again next year.
David McPhee
(Keepers Cottage) 28th August
Our second visit this year and we were not disappointed! It is a wonderful, relaxing place and a great base for a family holiday. We are looking forward to our next visit.
Sue & Phil Davies
(Gatekeepers Lodge) 22nd August
We have really enjoyed our stay in the Courtyard Apartment. The accommodation worked very well for us and was to a high standard. The setting is lovely and the children particularly enjoyed the park. Thank you very much. We had particularly good food at the
New Angel in Dartmouth. Also lovely lunch at
Dick and Wills in Salcombe, particularly as the terrace looks out on to the water.
Tim. Claire, Isabella, and Oliver Clark
(Courtyard Apartment) 22nd August
We had an enjoyable stay at Hillfields. The apartment was well kept and equipped. Very good clean up service and friendly and most helpful staff.
Mr Hipp
(Carriage Loft) 22nd August
What a beautiful site and a very warm welcome. Nothing is too much trouble. Edwina was extremely helpful when our daughter’s family car broke down on the way here. She could not have done more to assist. A lovely stay-we will be back. Thanks everyone. Excellent food and friendly service at the
Laughing Monk Restaurant. We took a baby and a six year old for the early bird menu. Very welcoming.
Pennywell Farm and the
Model Railway at Babbacombe also very popular.
J & R Phillips
(Stables Cottage) 21st August
We had a lovely time. Beautiful accommodation, very friendly staff and lovely cottages. We will certainly come again and pass on your details to friends and family.
Mr Read
(Valley Views) 21st August
We had a lovely holiday. Accommodation was wonderful, very comfortable (especially the beds) beautifully maintained with everything needed to make you feel at home. The staff were very helpful especially in explaining how all the gadgets worked. The ‘welcome’ bottle of wine was a lovely gesture and very welcome. The washing/drying machine was a godsend.
Mrs James
(Keepers Cottage) 21st August
We had an enjoyable stay. Thank you.
The Laughing Monk restaurant- the food was superb also at
The Gallery in Salcombe.
Kendrick’s was good comfort food.
Miss Ellison
(Juliet Apartment) 21st August
Great complex- will definitely recommend it to friends and will return-hopefully. Dartmouth and the surrounding countryside are lovely-we have not been to this area before and really enjoyed it. We had a great day out at
River Dart Adventures at the
River Dart Country Park- great for kids and adults. Not too expensive so we felt it was good value.
Jim, Cathy and Aimee Rae.
(Seale Apartment) 21st August
A very enjoyable stay in excellent accommodation. The living area was very enjoyable. Light and plenty of space.
Mrs Swinburne
(Gamekeepers Cottage) 21st August
We had a wonderful stay, fabulous accommodation in a great location. We would all love to return! (Maybe heat the pool)
Khrua Thai Restaurant and Kendrick’s very, very good food, very friendly service and overall good value for money.
Rachel Stuffins
(Vantage Point) 21st August
A lovely stay. Very helpful and the standard of accommodation is excellent. The
Venus Bistro at Blackpool Sands in the evening was super.
Jennie & Graham Dyer
(Keepers Cottage) 21st August
Hillfields is excellent quality.
We really enjoyed the Italian meals at the
Forces Inn. We ate there twice.
Michael, Diane and Georgia Owen.
(Court Cottage) 20th August
Everything very well- thought out we had everything we needed (except for a small bar of soap for our first night) and more. We felt relaxed, welcome and at home. Would like to return and will recommend to friends. Liked the cooking pans and its lovely and quiet and dark at night. We found a superb patisserie in Dartmouth called
Saveurs great rye bread and very good croissants, baguettes patisseries e.t.c. French owners. P.S Could you add ‘
The Dartmouth Apprentice’ to your excellent guide?
Mr Tuft
(Terrace Apartment) 1st August.
We found Hillfields to be a lovely place, accommodation very good. Weather disappointing but did not spoil the week.
The Forces Tavern - very good. A nice day out on the
River Dart Round Robin tour.
Blackpool Sands - very clean and good facilities.
I. Rutherford
(Keepers Cottage) 1st August
Hillfields has been a great place to stay as a family. Lovely tennis court and play area for the children. And relaxing and peaceful for the grown-ups. Thank you very much! The swimming pool at Kingsbridge was good value- about £8 for a family. We also enjoyed a take-away from the Chinese in Dartmouth.
Mr & Mrs I Atkinson
(Coachman’s Cottage) 30th July
Lovely accommodation and setting. Loved the location and the staff were very helpful.
Callum Wingrove
(Keepers Cottage) 25th July
This is the fourth year here and once again we have had a lovely holiday. We always feel really welcome and the accommodation as always is excellent. It is always so clean and well maintained. We cannot wait for our next visit here. Thank you again to Caroline & Michael.
The children’s play area a great addition the children loved it. Our 4th time here and the quality and cleanliness always impressive. A very relaxing setting even with two children under 5. Caroline & Michael are very helpful and friendly. We look forward to our next visit.
Mr & Mrs P Cartwright
(Courtyard Apartment) 25th July
We greatly enjoyed the luxury and relaxation of Hillfield and it enhanced our holiday knowing that we could return to our comfortable and well equipped apartment at the end of the day.
The Start Bay Inn - stunning views, delicious seafood at Torcross.
Mr Winslow-Fowler
(Terrace Apartment) 25th July
A really lovely find. Excellent accommodation with everything you could possibly need. Will definitely be coming back!
Tracey & David Jones
(Keepers Cottage) 25th July
Excellent! It’s nice to have the owners on site. We loved the tennis court. This was our 2nd visit- we’ll be back for a 3rd. Thank you.
The Church House Inn at Stokenham for excellent food.
Bantham Beach for body boarding and cleanliness.
Coleton Fishacre was beautiful and
Overbecks National Trust was a wonderful trip to go on.
Ian & Heather Preet
(Court Cottage) 25thy July
Really enjoyed the facilities, views and accommodation. Very relaxing for the whole family.
Bob Light
(Valley Views) 24th July
We have had a wonderful stay at Hillfields and are sad to be leaving. We will be back and recommend it to our friends and family. An indoor swimming pool would make the Village perfect!
Mr & Mrs Middlecote
(Court Cottage) 24th July
We found the accommodation and facilities at Hillfields excellent. Welcoming, friendly and helpful. No faults! We would recommend the
Laughing Monk. Gorgeous food and great service. Also the
Cider Press, great for shopping and lovely food, good for a wet day. Play area and excellent toy shop for kids. The crabbing in Dittisham is excellent and coffee and lunch at the
Anchorstone Café is great too.
Dartmouth Apprentice, great food, excellent service for a good cause. Excellent breakfast at
Blackpool Sands Café and excellent day out at the beach.
Ms Crangle
(Keepers Cottage) 18th July
There are lots of things to do for children of all ages whether it’s raining or sunny!
Pennywell Farm was great for kids (9,7,2)
The Laughing Monk restaurant good food and service and welcoming to children.
Paignton Zoo and
The Living Coasts, the dual ticket is great value. The Pottery painting in Totnes ‘
China Blue’ is great for a rainy day to entertain kids.
The Richardson family
(Garden Apartment) 18th July
The beds were very comfortable and the house very clean. We would certainly recommend to friends.
The Royal Castle in Dartmouth provided a very good Sunday Carvery. A visit to Greenways house was excellent. If we had not been with parents we would have gone by Ferry. Please note that if going by car you must pre-book a parking space or you will be turned away.
Judie & Robin Green
(Coachman’s Cottage) 18th July
Delightful stay, comfortable and everyone helpful. If taking the car to Greenways we would recommend pre-booking a parking space well in advance as it is difficult to get one. They only allow you about 2 hours. We enjoyed a very nice meal at the
Laughing Monk.
Kay & Rachel Quaife & Bertha Jacobs 17th July
We thought the cottage was wonderful, very comfortable especially the beds (although fitted sheets would be nice) thank you so much for unpacking the shopping.
Ms Wilkes (Gamekeepers Cottage) 17th July
We really enjoyed visits to
Paignton Zoo and the
Paignton/Dartmouth Steam Railway. We also had a wonderful meal at the
Start Bay Inn at Torcross. The food was delicious.
Miss Donnison
(Juliet Apartment) 17th July
Our stay at Hillfields has been fabulous. The accommodation is five stars! Staying with a small child was great, plenty to do for him which kept Mum & Dad happy. We will be back next year and will recommend it to all we know. Thanks for making our holiday so lovely. We ate regularly at the
Sportsman’s Arms Inn. They have a carvery on every day 5.30 onwards and Sunday Lunch. The food is fabulous and the staff very welcoming. Highly recommended!
Charlotte Seeley, Wayne Saunt & Jack Seeley-Saunt
(Court Cottage) 17th July
We had a very enjoyable stay. The accommodation is wonderful and to be able to look out on lovely views is great. Even though the weather was changeable we had a thoroughly enjoyable time and would certainly come again. Thanks for the tips on the stair gates!!
Jennifer, Chris and William Pike 12th July
Beautiful equipped cottage in a stunning location. Loved the tennis court and shuffle board! Can’t really find fault with anything-we would love to come back.
Greenway Ferry Co- very helpful & friendly.
Coleton Fishacre &
Greenway National Trust- very professional, informative, great days out.
Mr & Mrs Peters
(Court Cottage) 11th July
Hillfields is absolutely fantastic- very well equipped. We really appreciated the level of detail in the information folders.
Woodlands Park - fantastic for our 4 year old.
Paignton Zoo and
The Living Coast were excellent.
Bigbury on Sea- Lovely sandy beach.
Kendrick’s in Dartmouth- had a great meal.
Kate & Chris Sherry
(Court Cottage) 11th July
Very friendly and helpful and great to have the newspapers delivered. We would recommend
Sharpham Vineyard near Totnes. Excellent light lunch/wines/walk. Also
Coleton Fishacre this is a lovely place serving good light lunches.
Mrs Manchester (Seale Apartment) 10th July
The Juliet Apartment is fantastic. Lovely and clean with everything you need and more. A great size for the two of us and set among pretty grounds, peaceful too. We are planning on coming back next year. The
California Inn (California cross) on the road to Modbury was lovely, great service, lovely food and good prices. But could not recommend the Sportsman’s Arms as the food was awful and expensive.
Mrs Wynne
(Juliet Apartment) 10th July
It’s very refreshing to stay somewhere so clean! Court Cottages are fantastic- very comfortable and excellent standard. Lots of space for children to play. Everyone very friendly and helpful. I would happily recommend Hillfield to family and friends. Although we never usually go back to the same place twice we would like to return here as the accommodation is so nice. We had lovely food at
Laughing Monk and
Kendrick’s and they were very child friendly especially Kendrick’s.
Venus Bistro at Blackpool Sands-good food and good with kids. The Venus Café does excellent Bacon cobs and ice cream.
Tina Hurst & Robert Porter
(Court Cottage) 10th July
Stunning accommodation and a credit to you both. Will happily recommend to friends and family. Recommends the
Laughing Monk - very good food at a reasonable price.
The Winking Prawn- great for lunch and
The Church House Inn at Stokenham- fantastic Scallops and Steaks. Very good value.
Mr Williams
(Vantage Point) 10th July
A most enjoyable stay, a home from home.
The Blown Glass Studio. 2 Smith Street, Dartmouth- Nick Orsler is the designer and maker.
Barbara & Mike Davidson
(Keepers Cottage) 10th July
A great 2nd visit. Lovely to be back!
The Seahorse Restaurant- Wonderful meal!
Mrs Cureton the
(Manor Apartment) 10th July
We appreciated the friendly welcome and the accommodation has been great.
Country Cheese, Totnes-great service and great cheese!
The Plymouth Gin Distillery-interesting tour, nice guide, lovely shop and really well presented all round.
Mr Vinnicombe (Gamekeepers Cottage) 10th July.
Excellent accommodation and we will return again one day! Really enjoyed the modern features and gadgets. The perfect accommodation in the perfect location. We will never forget our honeymoon at Hillfields. We would recommend the
Hunters Lodge at Cornworthy- great food, Also the
Queens Arms at Slapton.
The Round Robin tour was a very enjoyable day out and we had great food at the
Church House Inn at Churchstow.
Emma & Rob Marks
(Court Cottage) 9th July
We have very much enjoyed our week in Court Cottage, in lovely accommodation and beautiful weather; Michael Caroline & Edwina have been most helpful. We have eaten out at the
Waterman’s Arms in Ashprington, a super spot by the river, service and food very good. Also liked the food and surroundings at the
Green Dragon Stoke Fleming, lovely old pub and good value for money.
The Laughing Monk at Strete also good.
Alf Resco’s in Dartmouth, friendly fun place for breakfast and drinks in the evening. We walked to Blackpool Sands and back. It takes about an hour each way as long as you don’t get lost!
Eric and Carole Roberts
(Court Cottage) 5th July
Fantastic Hen weekend. Property exactly as described-very helpful intro to facilities and property. Very friendly staff. We will definitely be back. We had a very nice meal in the
Station Restaurant in Dartmouth and
Kendrick’s Restaurant was lovely and we had excellent service.
Miss Edwards
(Gatekeepers Lodge) 5th July
Our third visit and we will be back. Always enjoy our stay here. Accommodation excellent-clean and very well equipped. Beautiful location, friendly hosts. Loved the new play park- well at least Hannah did! Excellent food at the
Floating Bridge Pub in Dartmouth. Surprisingly good food and service at the
Sportsman’s Arms. It has recently changed hands and is now very good and especially family friendly.
Andy & Kate Firkins
(Garden Apartment) 4th July
Excellent quality of accommodation with plenty of space. The children’s area was very good. The information folders were very useful as a guide. We can recommend the quality of the food at
Effings in Totnes. It was excellent.
Sharon & Steve Williams
(Courtyard Apartment)4th July
We loved it! What a fantastic development you have here. You have thought of everything and the properties are wonderful. We will certainly be recommending Hillfield to our friends and really look forward to returning soon. Thank you!
Dartington Cider Press -great shops with some really unusual products for the home and a fantastic toy shop. Great places to eat.
Paignton Zoo is worth a visit. And
North Sands at Salcombe- beautiful sandy beach and very clean.
Stuart, Helen and Ellie Murphy
(Court Cottage) 1 4th July
The accommodation and facilities are quite excellent. We really enjoyed our stay. Caroline and Michael were very helpful and friendly. We would recommend it to anybody wanting to holiday in South Devon.
Torquay’s Harvester was very good and the staff were excellent. And the local shops in Salcombe were good and the staff were friendly.
Ena Blanchard
(Valley Views) 3rd July
A very nice apartment, especially the spa bath and the music in the bathroom. We enjoyed the
Pasta & Pizza bar- Market street Plymouth. Very nice food and made welcome with a baby. Reasonably priced.
Mr Adams
(Seale Apartment) 3rd July
Very pleasant clean and quiet surroundings. Facilities excellent. Good Carvery at the
Sportsman’s Arms. pub.
Mrs Allen
(Coach House) 2nd July
Excellent accommodation and site. We enjoyed it all very much. Will recommend and hopefully return.
(Keepers Cottage) 2nd July
On arrival we were welcomed as if we were friends or family. Cottages were superb, everything you wanted down to the kitchen sink! Weather was superb, as were Michael and Caroline. The only bad point was we had to go home!
The Garden House, Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, PL20 7LQ. With out visiting, it is hard to describe these gardens but when we visited on 24th June they were superb. If you do visit allow at least 4 hours. The only negative point is it’s not for the infirm or disabled.
Mr & Mrs Davis
(Court Cottage) 28th June
We had a lovely holiday and will be recommending Hillfields to friends and family. Thomas has loved the playground and facilities. The accommodation has been very comfortable and home from home. We had a good meal at the
Sportsman’s Arms ideal for children with the carvery, no waiting for food to come.
Mark & Abi Dalziel (Terrace Apartment) 27th June
Thank you for an amazing stay! From the luxurious cottage to the chilled ‘Hillfield’ wine. The perfect holiday in every way! Recommends the
Cutting Lounge in Dartmouth- its fabulous! Great stylists, lovely atmosphere, a real holiday treat. (Caroline agrees this is where she goes)
Mr & Mrs Trail
(Court Cottage) 27th June
Very enjoyable. Good facilities. Will definitely be back!
Steven and Fran
(Court Cottage) 27th June
We really enjoyed our stay. Apartment was very comfortable with everything we needed to feel at home. We will be back in the future. Thanks Michael and Caroline for making us welcome and suggestions where to eat etc. Also enjoyed the tennis court. Food at the
Laughing Monk was good value for a restaurant, practically if you go for the early bird menu. It is well worth a visit. Also the
Cricket Inn at Beesands- worth the drive.
Buckfast Abbey was worth a visit if for nothing else than the stained glass window.
Simon Walker & Andrea Jackson
(Courtyard Apartment)27th June
Lovely Cottage. Everything you could need to make a happy holiday.
Mr Edwards
(Keepers Cottage) 27th June
The Rare Breeds Farm at Totnes. Beautifully presented small farm for little ones. Very friendly staff that was very kind to our small daughter.
Mr Pain
(Carriage Loft) 27th June
Very comfortable with tasteful décor in a peaceful setting. We had a lovely time.
Kings Arms –Strete (£44 for 2 mains and a bottle of wine) excellent quality food but booking recommended.
Laughing Monk - Strete (£36 for 2 mains & 2 glasses of wine and 1 sweet at 5-7pm prices) Excellent food- booking recommended.
Mr Webb & Mrs Earnshaw
(Juliet Apartment) 26th June
We’ve had a wonderful week, thank you! The cottage is just lovely, a real home from home and you’ve stocked it very thoughtfully, especially with baby kit. We’ve been made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived and we look forward to coming back soon.
Trish Thomas Jewellery in Foss Street Dartmouth. Made me a beautiful semi-precious bracelet in an afternoon for a great price.
Dart Explorer Harbour Cruise, witty and interesting commentary and helpful and courteous crew.
Start Bay Inn, Torcross-great seafood by the waters edge.
Adrian & Gillian Palmer
(Court Cottage) 26th June
We have enjoyed our stay-very peaceful, good location, good facilities, clean and modern cottages. Lots of information on local amenities/attractions. T.V set up was too complex to master for only a weeks stay-would have preferred something more basic. Suggests some plastic cups and plates and knives, forks and spoons for children. ( reply from Caroline: - we are looking into this as it is a good suggestion and it has been mentioned a few times.
Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway highly recommended as well as
Start Point Lighthouse tour. We would also recommend the
Laughing Monk at Strete- very accommodating for young children.
Goodrington Sands was very good for families (great sand, rock pools and facilities)
Woodlands Leisure Park also good.
Mrs England
(Court Cottage) 6 26th June
The cottage was very comfortable and had everything that we needed. It was extremely clean and the site is really well maintained. We really enjoyed our stay.
Mr Harrison
(Keepers Cottage) 25th June
Excellent facilities, friendly staff and a very high standard of cleanliness and furnishings.
Riverford Farm organized walks are superb.
Mark and Pip Wolfenden
(Carriage Loft) 20th June
A wonderful holiday apartment, so pleased we found you. The Terrace apartment was perfect for my husband and our 18month old son, who enjoyed his breakfast and dinner out on the terrace. We love the décor and high quality finish in each room. It felt more like a hotel than a holiday apartment. We look forward to returning and will definitely recommend to friends and family. We would recommend taking the
Greenway Ferry from Dartmouth to visit the National Trust
Greenway House and Gardens. The service was great and the staff were really friendly. It was a really enjoyable day out.
Steve and Katie Butler
(Terrace Apartment) 20th June
You know how the second time you visit anywhere it’s never quite the same. However Hillfield gets better and better! Very well appointed accommodation in an idyllic corner of Devon.
The Harbour Cruise. Very informative. The commentary is excellent and funny. Interesting day out at
Cockington Hall. Pity there was no cricket match on the day we chose to go.
Laughing Monk for an excellent evening meal. For water sports try
Bantham or
Salcombe, North & South Sands etc etc etc.
Stuart Green & Trish Bartys
(Court Cottage) 20th June
