The Old Post Office

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.0

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About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Old Post Office in Down Thomas offers a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi throughout the property. Outdoor Amenities: A beautiful garden provides a relaxing space, complemented by barbecue facilities. The property includes a seating area and dining space, ideal for outdoor gatherings. Convenient Facilities: The holiday home features a washing machine, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, shower, sofa, and TV. Paid parking is available on-site. Local Attractions: Located 10 km from Plymouth Hoe and Plymouth Pavilions, 11 km from Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Boniface and Marsh Mills Retail Park, and 33 km from Port Eliot Gardens. Exeter International Airport is 75 km away. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fab location, easily accessible to various routes around Plymouth. Perfect for us visiting family there. Lovely property, everything you need is there including condiments! Loved it and hope to stay again next year.”
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Comfortable house in a reasonably close location to where our boat was moored. Local pub was in walking distance and had very good food. House had enough space for 3 of us (colleagues/friends). Welcome chocolates and flowers were lovely. Kitchen...”
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location and very clean property with all the facilities required. Comfortable, safe and cosy cottage. Great garden for relaxing in.”
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “warm and cosy. good beds. enjoyed cooking in the evenings”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,420 reviews from 20930 properties
20930 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Old Post Office is a Victorian cottage, one of five around a courtyard on the edge of the South Devon village of Down Thomas. The cottage sleeps five people in three bedrooms, two double and a single with an upstairs shower room and a downstairs bathroom. On the ground floor is an open plan living space with seating area with gas fire, a dining area and a kitchen. Outside is a small seating area at the front with table and chairs and a path to a lawn with barbecue. Close to Plymouth, The Old Post Office is an excellent base for a coast and city break in South Devon. Note: Shorter than average bath. Limited clothes hanging/storage - Bookings from contractors etc. who are seeking accommodation whilst they are working in the South-West will not be NOTE: Bookings made between 4th January 2025 and 1st February 2025 will need to be confirmed with the housekeeper prior to accepting your booking. Please contact us if you wish to make a booking during this period.

Neighbourhood information

Surrounded by the rugged beauty of Dartmoor, the glorious countryside of the South Hams and the vibrant scenery of the South Devon coast, Plymouth offers the perfect mixture of maritime heritage and natural beauty in a vibrant city environment.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Old Post Office takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.