The Cottage Marsh B&B

2/10

Poor

16 Jul 2026

Kevin

It’s a very tired place. Shower was useless the place could do with a good clean The owner was a nice guy but the premises was very dated and tired

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Richard

Was a very quiet peaceful the service was brilliant would highly recommend it

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

CHRISTOPHER

Breakfast was cooked to order really great host only stayed 3 out 6 nights but was comfy and clean

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Christabel

Great value for money - the beds were comfy and the breakfast (included in the price) was more than adequate. It is in a brilliant location for those making long journeys up and down the A303.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Michelle

I really enjoyed my stay. The location is convenient for the A303, but there was no traffic noise. The owner was very helpful giving onward travel directions. The room was cute and cosy, with everything needed for a stay. The bedding was very clean, and breakfast lovely. I really enjoyed my stay, and would use The Cottage again.

Self

4/10

Poor

31 May 2026

frederick

The whole place could do with a good clean,everything is very dated shower is old and slow

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Emma

The room was perfect for us and really enjoyed the breakfast!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

jacqueline

Parking was easy across the road. Staff helpful and friendly recommended evening meal location.breakfast was very good. Room floor was a bit dirty. Room was very cold.

Self

2/10

Poor

27 Apr 2026

Rhys

The bed had hairs and bugs in it the member of staff there was not very helpful the showers were cold and to add to it all the bugs were that bad had to goto another hotel at short notice not good and would not use again even after contacting hotels.com even they could not get through to the place.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

sarah

Positives...
Accessible stop off point
Free parking
WiFi
Tasty breakfast
Small and personal accommodation (5 rooms?)
Clean bedding
Cute terrace area outside rooms
Tea and coffee in room
TV with free view, worked well.
Soft pillows and bedding
Heater supplied, if needed.
Pubs a short drive away.
Host was welcoming.
It was 200 miles from my stay in Cornwall, so I stayed after visiting two tourist spots, on my way home.

Negatives
Woken up in night by a talking sensor outside (4am to 5.30am)
Walls so thin noises in next rooms sound like in own room.
Shower not good, nor clean
Not well cleaned throughout (although bedding, curtains, bedroom walls and towels were clean and fresh)
Mouldy shower curtain
Cold dark room (due to no sunlight getting in). Would be good on a hot summer day though!
No pub to walk to, or anything walkable nearby.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Terry

Great breakfast, extremely friendly owner, convenient free parking

Self

2/10

Poor

05 Mar 2026

Paul

What do they say about pay little dont expect a lot!...Marsh Cottages didnt let the saying down.

The room(in an extension with two exteria walls) was FREEEZING dispite the solitory rad pounding out all night. Bed damp....walls damp...windows in wet room blowing a gale..towels muddy floor caked cobweds behind draws...along with mould. Should have ķnown really as the outside said it all really.....

Im not one to kick when a persons down ....but i for one will choose more wisely in the future.
Incidently carnt comment on breakfast as didnt stay to eat it....on a plus note....thw bed and bedding was clean and comfy.....

Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Peter

We a had a comfortable stay. The owner was friendly and helpful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Gareth

Just off A303,easy parking and to get too,friendly services

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Hilary

Great host lovely breakfast property rather tired.

The owner was welcoming and breakfast was good. Bed comfortable and very peaceful.
Quite a few cobwebs evident and shower fittings in need of attention.
Lovely to have tea and coffee making facilities with the added bonus of a biscuit.
Outside area needs a good spring clean.
We would stay again as very conveniently placed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Mandy

Such a lovely place to stay and Chris was lovely who cooks a banging breakfast will be staying again

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Robert

The Cottage, Marsh, Honiton.

Bed was very comfortable, wet room bathroom! 4th year I have stayed here.

Business

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

Anne

Perfect stop on the way to Cornwall.

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2025

Elizabeth

It was a convenient place to stop for the night. Clean and quiet. Bed was comfortable and all pretty clean. I was happy with it, considering how inexpensive it was.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2025

Y

A very pleasant stay. Individual little terraced cottages. The owner was very helpful and breakfast delicious. A bargain.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Paul

Perfect overnight stop

Shower was a bit tricky to get right the right temperature, other than that perfect room, chris was a friendly host and breakfast was absolutely spot on, would definitely stop again

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2025

Audrey

The gentleman was helpful, the breakfast was average but did taste nice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025

nichola

Rural yet not

I had a fantastic stay. The gent who owns the property was friendly and welcoming. And made sure that everything was ok a few times during my 2 night stay. A delicious breakfast. Perfectly situated for exploring the area and a bit further beyond being just off the A303. Lovely country environment. Definitely recommend and definitely going back.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Simon

Excellent value. Friendly host Chris. Nice breakfast.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2025

Paul

great stay and super breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Philip

A very quiet and quirky place, very nice host good breakfast and for the price I could not fault it and would stop again

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2025

Peter

The shower in room 2 runs very weak and goes between piping hot one minute then cold not a contant temperature.

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2025

Dave

Good place to stop overnight so

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2025

Andrew

Excellent breakfast

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2025

Lesley

We had a very pleasant overnight stay - exactly what we wanted

Business

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2025

Eva

OK for a night

Shower ran boiling hot and cold. Floor dirty and you can only lock hotel room entrance from inside the room and not outside.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Adrian

Excellent in all ways

This was a great location. The service was first class and the breakfast was of high quality. Be careful about following Google maps to this location, it took me along very small country lanes when the property was only two minutes off the main road. Highly recommended. Thank you

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2025

Simon

Lovely clean rooms in a very nice quiet little village would definitely stay again

Business

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2025

Oakley

Breakfast was good & overall excellent value

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2025

Geoffrey Gene K

Great for a one night mid journey sleep over

Friendly reception ,paid and went straight to bed left before breakfast so not really able to give a full feedback. It was good for a stop over not sure I would want the say for more than a day but it is good value for the money and I may well use again.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

GILLIAN

Nice stopover for Cornwall

Checked in very speedily. Room was good. Breakfast was delicious. Right near the A30 for onward travel to Cornwall.

Self

4/10

Poor

08 May 2025

Robert

Very basic

Room was very cold as central heating not on. Stone walls and floor and my wife shivered all night and caught a chill.
Although it had wifi it had no internet.
Decent breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2025

Paul

All in all good

I enjoyed my stay here. I felt the host cared about my stay and tried hard to remedy the wi-fi issue. Good points are the room was clean and comfortable. The shower was good. The food was tasty. Not so good points are the room is a little on the small side and was cool on entry which surprised me as the previous two days had been hot. The wi-fi would not connect to my laptop but would to my phone so I was able to use my phone as a USB hotspot with great effect.

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

It was a basic but comfortable room. Was cold on arrival but heating came on for a short while before retiring. Only a one night stopover. Breakfast was very good and could not fault for value for money

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Apr 2025

Morgan

Great breakfast, very nice owner, and very cozy.

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2024

Sylvia

Cosy and comfortable. Decent bedding and excellent duvet. Really nice breakast. The bathroom safety rails should be replaced as very rusty but plenty of hot water. Overall very clean, only let down by the rusty rails in the bathroom. Wouldnt put me off staying again, it was so peaceful and comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

Charlotte

Great location, perfect for a 1-night stay and delicious breakfast and free parking.

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2024

Hania

Stayed for an overnight when travelling for work. Was only in and out.

Staff were great as they left me a key in the unit when traffic meant I would miss check in time.

Comfy unit, couple stains on the underneath of h tho e comforter but nothing major.

2/10

Poor

13 Sep 2024

colin

the rooms were very cold, we were told the heating comes on later! the owner put the heating on for a short period, no heating at 7am, left at 08.45 and still no heating.The whole place is unkept, untidy,limited tea/coffee fascilities all grimey. Decided against breakfast ,plastic tablecovers and sticky! The bathroom light did not work, toilet seat was hanging of. Does anybody ever bother tocheck the standards of these properties?

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2024

clare

Nice little bargain stopover, on my way back to Essex from the South West. Nice and clean, friendly manager, easy parking out the front. Breakfast was small but tasty.

Only complaints are that the bed was a bit hard and the hand rails in the bathroom are really rusty and bring down the whole quality of the room, sadly. They could easily and cheaply be replaced with plastic ones, so that would definitely be my recommendation to the manager.

Walls are paper thin, so bring earplugs, as you can hear everything being said/done in the room next door.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Aaron

Very simple and handy one night stay near A303. Chris is a smashing chap and waited up for our late arrival, Thank you. Super breakfast in the morning made it an easy start for a day of walking. Will definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2024

Frank

For us, Chris at The Cottage was a perfect host.The aura around his B & B was great, the breakfast was perfect ! A great stay for us - thanks Chris !

8/10

Excellent

28 Aug 2024

Mark

Great price, very nice rooms and a nice guy running it :-)

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2024

Garrick

Bathroom and towels not soft beds not comfortable too firm

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Clean but horrible bathroom.

The room was clean. However the bathroom was in a very poor condition. Rusty hand rails and as this also had a disabled shower seat, all I can say that too was stained brown. The shower head was also in a poor state. It put me off.
Breakfast was good.
Host was very pleasant and welcoming. Quiet spot.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2024

Suzanne

Great value for the price

I was looking for a one night stay on my way to Devon.
The Cottage Marsh B&B offered great value for money.
The cooked breakfast included in the price was very good.
Thank you.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2024

Richard

All good

Quirky little place.

Nothing to complain about, room was clean staff were friendly and a nice little breakfast in the morning. Would recommend

Business

8/10

Excellent

05 Aug 2024

Geoff

It was cheap and cheerful. Thats all I wanted for a one night stay. Clean and tidy but a but tired

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2024

Christine

Chris was very helpful and ready to assist if needed.
He runs the place single handed and the fa t that we met return visitors speaks volumnes.
Its near A303 but couldn't hear it- convenient for travel - we were down for a wed6

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2024

D

Made to feel welcome, very quiet , very nice breakfast

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

David

Fantastic value for money. Awesome friendly professional service. Would stay again for sure.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2024

Franco

Quiet area around beautiful countryside.

Business Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2024

Mark

Very good value for money, excellent host, very good quality breakfast and very nice

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2024

Joelle

Excellent value for money; Chris was very friendly and helpful too.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2024

Graham

The rooms were spacious and the en-suite facilities were very good. Breakfast was very good.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2024

Philip Cramond Tracey

A basic short stay accommodation with b&b.
Owner friendly and helpful. Quiet area and nice walks in and around the village.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

Matt

Very friendly owner Chris - most welcoming

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Sandie

Good value

Comfy clean and tidy room. Great for a stop over.
Good breakfast.
No complaints

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2024

Sam

John was a perfect host, the breakfast was lovely and the b&b had a welcoming and homely feel.

Business Friends

6/10

Pleasant

29 Apr 2024

Sarah

Quiet and comfortable accommodation.
Only downfall which is a major for me was how cold it was!
Three blankets and fully clothed over night!

Business

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2024

Sam

Good value for money. lovely clean bedding and a nice breakfast.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2024

C

Bed and Rested

Because only the check-in START time was listed on hotels.com, it was only after booking that I discovered there was an end time. In fact, 'twas only after traffic hold-ups forced me into a services on my journey down...

Fortunately, the gentleman I spoke with on the phone was very pleasant, understanding, and able to offer a solution that meant I was still able to enjoy the room despite ultimately arriving around midnight. The peace and view of the location was gorgeous, the room spacious, the bed comfy, and the shower fulfilling.

My only slight grumble was that breakfast didn't start till 8am the following day, meaning I had to set off again before taking advantage of that (previous B&Bs have offered me a 'grab-and-go' bag in similar circumstances). But if I'm ever down in this direction with more time on my hands, I'll be sure to check the availability here first.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2023

Tony

Excellent host

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2023

James

We were made very welcome by the proprietor. Lovely breakfast

8/10

Excellent

19 Sep 2023

Anna

Nicely situated property, the host very friendly, good breakfast
The room and bathroom require a lot of TLC, rusty handles in the shower room, electric shower leaks, toilet seat needs replacement

2/10

Poor

13 Sep 2023

Wilfred

Dont stay here

TERRIBLE! The sheets had clearly been slept in and there were hairs all over the bed and on the pillows. The bedspread was badly stained and looked like it hadn't been washed for a very long time. We complained and the man assured us that he had put clean sheets on, but said he knew that the bedspread was stained!. He said he'd put some different sheets on it we stayed. I didn't want to stay but we said we'd go for something to eat and then decide. As we had paid and it was a long drive home we went back to see how clean it was. The host seemed really surprised, he was rude but said he had changed the sheets. I lifted up the pillows which were the same ones and found the same hairs and stains so clearly he hadn't expected us to return and was leaving the same dirty sheets for the next person. Trapped in the other pillow was a really long dark hair. We left, there was no way we could stay in such a dirty horrible room. We had to pay to book another room in another hotel as the journey back was too long.
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Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2023

Robert

Pleasent B&B

Very nice self contained cottage style room. Breakfast was included but I had to be away early so did not have. Nice quiet good access.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2023

Verified traveler

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The bathroom had rusty fittings that really did need replacing.
The room was cold to the point the bedding felt damp. Turned on the radiator, but after and hour still no heat. The walls had no sound proofing, so much so, you could hear the next door room's television and the otherside was someone who snored.
Breakfast was missed due to not served from 8am. Good point, generally clean.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2023

Robert

Very efficient and friendly. Would stsy again. Thanks

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Was nice, owner was very helpful and friendly. Could use a bit of TLC to modernise it

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2023

Thoms

I have stayed in many B&Bs around the country over the years and The Cottage at Marsh would definitely be in my top 5. The bed was really comfortable with spotlessly clean bedding and quality pillows, room was also very clean with all that is needed for a shorter stay. Although the electric shower looked a bit dated it was fantastic especially being a walk in shower room. I cannot fault Chris the owner or his breakfast, he always had time to chat every morning during breakfast before i left for the day. The surroundings are lovely and so quiet being on a small road. Parking is perfect (off road) opposite the property. Access to the main A303 is very close and just a short walk down the lane is wonderful fields with a couple of resident horses, the opposite way up the lane within a couple of minutes walking distance is a lovely country pub called the Flintlock serving excellent food if you decide not to venture out further afield.
The only small negative would be the TV was a bit small and was hard to see when a program had subtitles but that’s only my opinion. The most positive thing i can say apart from Chris and his B&B is the amazing price!!! The best value for Money you will get from ant B&B.
Thanks again Chris..

Tommy.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2023

Geoffrey

Like the seating outside, dont like - towels were like sandpaper, badley need changing, very hard, not good

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2023

Sandra

Peaceful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2023

Angela

Great stop over

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2023

Shaun

Very clean .
Ideal cheap accommodation.
Host very welcoming.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 May 2023

Samuele

If spending one night it's ok. Mind the spiders that may enter in your bags.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2023

Ian

The property is very convenient for all our needs all on the flat with no stairs easy parking just across the road Chris the owner is vey pleasant man easy going and nothing is too much for him to make your stay enjoyable have stayed here a number of times and always a nice welcome and enjoyable would definitely recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2023

Chantelle

Clean, comfy, convenient

Property is pretty easy to find and has car parking spaces opposite.
Due to train strikes, I arrived at 9:50pm and the host was waiting for me to arrive which was really lovely of him. I did email in advance however, they said they never received it so don’t message; call if late.

Room was quaint and spacious. Little old fashioned but that was charming. Beds were really comfy. Tea & coffee making facilities (although if you drink alto
Of tea like me, bring your own tea bags and milk and sugar) and bathroom/wet room style.
Everything was clean and easy to use. Breakfast included (even though I did miss it twice as it finishes at 9am) cereals, tea, coffee, mini full English but very tasty.

Only thing was that the shower head had black mould and the rails in the bathroom were very rusty. Room can get damp in the evening but not anything major.
but other than that; very clean, comfy and convenient. Good rate for the price!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2023

Anthony

On route to swcp

Great little b&b ideal stop over for me

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2023

STEVE

Nice breakfast and safe and quiet area close to A303.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2023

Edna

Very comfortable all one needs for an en route stay.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

Bathroom needs work.

The owner was very pleasant but the room was well below standard even for the price. Sadly this is negative review due to the state of the shower room. The toilet was loose and moved about all over the place meaning water was leaking all over the floor. Not hygienic at all. The shower head had black mould all around it and was very poor in power. There was rust on the handrail in the shower also. The bathroom needs a complete overhaul sadly. On the plus side the bed was comfortable. My sleep was good. If you choose the breakfast option you may need to have more to eat late morning as the fried breakfast consisted of one sausage, one egg, one bacon, one tomato and toast. The bathroom let it down I’m afraid.

Business

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2023

LIAM

Stayed for one night on business trip.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2023

Liz

Exactly as advertised- friendly owner, tasty breakfast. I’d stay there again

Business

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2022

MICHAEL

Very Nice

Very nice small holiday cottages. Clean and quiet with cooked breakfast. Excellent value.

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2022

Richard

We booked at short notice, ideally placed to break a longer journey. Comfortable, nicely equipped and decorated, friendly manager.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2022

Hans

Small en cosy with a good breakfast

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2022

Eric

The room was clean and adequate for our overnight stay (although the walls were a bit thin - next door came in at 2.00am and were VERY noisy). The large windows looked out onto the patio area which was also the walkway to the other rooms and reception, but there were net curtains.
We found that the only real downside to the accommodation was the position of the toilet in our bathroom - were are both small but if you were any bigger it would be difficult to squeeze between the toilet and the sink in order to use the toilet.
Having said that we enjoyed our stay and would stay there again .... the breakfast was VERY good!!!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2022

Kim

Good value budget accommodation

This is budget accommodation but the tariff charged reflects that. It's in a great location with easy access to the A303. My room was dated but was clean and had everything I needed for an overnight stay. Free wi fi, good amount of tea and coffee with a pack of biscuits. Bathroom was clean with towels and toiletries. The electric shower was erratic with temperature control but other than that everything was fine. Each room has a table and chair in the outside courtyard. I had to leave before breakfast was served (starts at 8am) so can't comment on that.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2022

Lindsay

Everything was excellent about this B&B You had your own private entrance to your room, a comfy bed with soft pillows, a spacious shower room, tea/coffee and biscuits toped up regularly. Your own patio table and chairs, fantastic breakfast and great off road parking facilities. It's just a superb location for visiting the coastal seaside towns of the Jurasic coast and South Devon, The Seaton tramway, Walking in the Blackdown hills, and visiting the pretty villages with beautiful old pubs serving great food.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2022

Verified traveler

Great stay & breakfast

Great value stay on way to Cornwall, decent breakfast, would stay again. Lovely pub 3 mins up the road too.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2022

Michael

We would stay again

Convenient and good value B&B.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2022

P

Highly recommended in warm weather

Extremely good value, especially with (traditional) breakfast included. Very convenient for drivers - just off the A303. Only reservation - room rather chilly on the damp, cold evening that I arrived; but heated towel rail was good (and room was cool on hot days).

Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2022

Nicholas

Loved it.

You get what you pay for. The bed was very comfortable even though the futnashings are slightly dated... The hospitality of the host was on point. We would genuinely stay here again. Great B&B

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2022

Ian

Great quiet location for me and all I was needing was a bed, shower and breakfast in the morning. Wi-Fi provided. Perfect for my needs. Enjoyed seeing the wild rabbits every morning!

Business_and_leisure Self