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PILCHARD COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dawlish
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10 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 5 105 sq m
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Explore the area
Dawlish, South West England
- Dawlish Beach6 min walk
- Dawlish Warren Beach7 min drive
- Exmouth Beach34 min drive
- Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Garden
Dining area
About this property
PILCHARD COTTAGE, pet friendly, character holiday cottage in Dawlish
Pilchard Cottage, Dawlish, Devon, sleeps five guests in two bedrooms.
Please note: During Easter, May Halfterm, Summer and Christmas School Holidays only weekly bookings can be accommodated starting on a Saturday. Pilchard Cottage consists of oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, a dining room for four, and a sitting room with woodburning stove and Smart TV. The bedrooms consist of two king-sizes and one single bed, serviced by a ground-floor bathroom. Bed linen, towels, beach towels, dressing gowns and a large picnic blanket are provided. Outside there is an enclosed, rear courtyard with furniture and roadside parking on a first-come-first-served basis. Complimentary parking permit use for long stay car parks in Dawlish & Dawlish Warren - closest car park to the cottage is approx 350 yards. Two dogs welcome. Within 0.4 miles or less you will find a shop, a pub, and a beach, and please note this is a smoke-free property. Explore the coast of Devon with a stay at Pilchard Cottage. Note: Step down into sitting room and dining room. Please let the property owners know if you are celebrating a special occasion. Note: Step down into sitting room and dining room.
Amenities: Central Heating – Gas & Electricity are included. Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine and DAB+ Radio. Smart TV with Freesat channels, WiFi, Fast Fibre Broadband. Large selection of books, puzzles, games, colouring activity box and beach toys. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen, towels, beach towels, dressing gowns and a large picnic blanket are provided. Roadside parking on first-come-first-served basis. Rear enclosed sun-trap courtyard with furniture. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.4 miles. Two dogs welcome. Complimentary parking permit use for long stay car parks in Dawlish & Dawlish Warren - closest car park to the cottage is approx 350 yards. Please let the property owners know if you are celebrating a special occasion and would like some decorations to be put up ahead of your arrival. The property will be festively decorated for Christmas from 27/11/2025. The cottage is dog friendly which includes tiled flooring from the front door to the back door and a warm water dog shower in the enclosed courtyard. There are dog friendly beaches and woodland walks in the vicinity. The following items will also be provided; dog towels, shampoo, bowls and some welcome treats. The courtyard is approximately 20 metres squared, has no grass and is only accessible through the house.
Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
Town: A charming seaside town set on the southern coast. The town of Dawlish offers all of the facilities for day-to-day living including a pleasant variety of shops, restaurants and cafés and a small theatre. Dawlish is famous for its Black Swans that live with other waterfowl on the Dawlish Water that runs through the central town park down to the sea, at night in the summer it is beautifully lit by strings of coloured lights. Dawlish comes with a wonderful, sandy beach with a crazy golf course also nearby, it is the perfect place for a family holiday. Up the coast is Dawlish Warren that can be reached by car or train or, for those energetic types, a walk along the sea wall. Further afield, Dawlish mainline station offers access to Exeter, Exmouth, Torquay, Paignton or even Plymouth, trains are plentiful.
Please note: During Easter, May Halfterm, Summer and Christmas School Holidays only weekly bookings can be accommodated starting on a Saturday. Pilchard Cottage consists of oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, a dining room for four, and a sitting room with woodburning stove and Smart TV. The bedrooms consist of two king-sizes and one single bed, serviced by a ground-floor bathroom. Bed linen, towels, beach towels, dressing gowns and a large picnic blanket are provided. Outside there is an enclosed, rear courtyard with furniture and roadside parking on a first-come-first-served basis. Complimentary parking permit use for long stay car parks in Dawlish & Dawlish Warren - closest car park to the cottage is approx 350 yards. Two dogs welcome. Within 0.4 miles or less you will find a shop, a pub, and a beach, and please note this is a smoke-free property. Explore the coast of Devon with a stay at Pilchard Cottage. Note: Step down into sitting room and dining room. Please let the property owners know if you are celebrating a special occasion. Note: Step down into sitting room and dining room.
Amenities: Central Heating – Gas & Electricity are included. Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine and DAB+ Radio. Smart TV with Freesat channels, WiFi, Fast Fibre Broadband. Large selection of books, puzzles, games, colouring activity box and beach toys. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen, towels, beach towels, dressing gowns and a large picnic blanket are provided. Roadside parking on first-come-first-served basis. Rear enclosed sun-trap courtyard with furniture. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.4 miles. Two dogs welcome. Complimentary parking permit use for long stay car parks in Dawlish & Dawlish Warren - closest car park to the cottage is approx 350 yards. Please let the property owners know if you are celebrating a special occasion and would like some decorations to be put up ahead of your arrival. The property will be festively decorated for Christmas from 27/11/2025. The cottage is dog friendly which includes tiled flooring from the front door to the back door and a warm water dog shower in the enclosed courtyard. There are dog friendly beaches and woodland walks in the vicinity. The following items will also be provided; dog towels, shampoo, bowls and some welcome treats. The courtyard is approximately 20 metres squared, has no grass and is only accessible through the house.
Region: Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?
Town: A charming seaside town set on the southern coast. The town of Dawlish offers all of the facilities for day-to-day living including a pleasant variety of shops, restaurants and cafés and a small theatre. Dawlish is famous for its Black Swans that live with other waterfowl on the Dawlish Water that runs through the central town park down to the sea, at night in the summer it is beautifully lit by strings of coloured lights. Dawlish comes with a wonderful, sandy beach with a crazy golf course also nearby, it is the perfect place for a family holiday. Up the coast is Dawlish Warren that can be reached by car or train or, for those energetic types, a walk along the sea wall. Further afield, Dawlish mainline station offers access to Exeter, Exmouth, Torquay, Paignton or even Plymouth, trains are plentiful.
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Amenities
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Pet-friendly
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Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Dawlish
Located in Dawlish, this cottage is near the beach. Pavilions Teignmouth and Torquay Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shaldon Cliffs Pitch and Putt and Torquay Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Torquay United FC or Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Dawlish, South West England
What's nearby
- Dawlish Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Dawlish Warren Beach - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
- Powderham Castle - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
- Exmouth Beach - 34 min drive - 30.0 km
- Devon Cliffs Beach - 37 min drive - 39.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Smugglers Inn - 3 min drive
- The Marine Tavern - 9 min walk
- Swan Inn - 11 min walk
- Pizza Palos - 2 min walk
- Mei lai - 19 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Two king-size bedrooms. Ground-floor bathroom with jacuzzi bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with woodburning stove
What makes this property unique
Central heating. Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine. Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Roadside parking on first-come-first-served basis. Rear enclosed courtyard with furniture. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.4 miles. Note: Step down into sitting room and dining room
Languages:
English
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