We were a group of five women from the U.S. who had just completed hiking 170 miles of the South West Coast Path from St. Ives to Plymouth and we all LOVED Hoe Park House! Our 3-day stay there was the perfect cap to our time in SW England! Ian and Derek have lovingly restored and furnished this home with impeccable taste, including Derek’s original art. The restored wood floors and pocket doors are beautiful. The kitchen was fully equipped including the best spice cabinet I have ever seen in a vacation rental! We enjoyed making a few meals to share at the large dining table. The fresh flowers and welcome basket were an incredibly warm and welcoming touch. All the beds were very comfortable – including the fold out sofa in one of the living rooms which easily became a fifth, private bedroom. The location is excellent with the house on a quiet side street across from beautiful Hoe Park but very accessible. It is only a few blocks from the bustling Barbican with its many yummy restaurants, shops, and historical sights. When we had finished our walk on the Path at Torpoint, we were able to use the (free to walk-ons) ferry to cross the river into Plymouth, then easily take a bus to a couple streets from the House. We were also able to later easily access the SW Coast Path in Devon for a morning hike.
We were a group of five women from the U.S. who had just completed hiking 170 miles of the South West Coast Path from St. Ives to Plymouth and we all LOVED Hoe Park House! Our 3-day stay there was the perfect cap to our time in SW England! Ian and Derek have lovingly restored and furnished this home with impeccable taste, including Derek’s original art. The restored wood floors and pocket doors are beautiful. The kitchen was fully equipped including the best spice cabinet I have ever seen in a vacation rental! We enjoyed making a few meals to share at the large dining table. The fresh flowers and welcome basket were an incredibly warm and welcoming touch. All the beds were very comfortable – including the fold out sofa in one of the living rooms which easily became a fifth, private bedroom. The location is excellent with the house on a quiet side street across from beautiful Hoe Park but very accessible. It is only a few blocks from the bustling Barbican with its many yummy restaurants, shops, and historical sights. When we had finished our walk on the Path at Torpoint, we were able to use the (free to walk-ons) ferry to cross the river into Plymouth, then easily take a bus to a couple streets from the House. We were also able to later easily access the SW Coast Path in Devon for a morning hike.