About this property
Situated above the golden sandy beach of South Sands with spectacular views over the Salcombe estuary, this two-storey town house is tastefully furnished and equipped throughout.
The private front entrance leads into a hallway of which there is a cloakroom with w.c and wash-hand basin. There is also a useful cupboard for coats and shoes. The hallway leads into the large, attractive lounge with double French doors that lead out on to the terrace, complete with patio furniture.
The open plan sitting/dining area has two sofas, occasional furniture and a dining table and chairs for six guests. At the front of the house and adjacent to the dining area is the fully fitted kitchen with oak units and a full range of Neff appliance. Stairs from the hallway lead to the first floor.
Three bedrooms in total. The master bedroom has a King-size bed, fitted wardrobes and a fully tiled en suite shower room with large shower cubicle, wash-hand basin and w.c. The second bedroom offers two single beds with bedside units and views out across South Sands from the window. The third comprises of a good-sized single bed. In addition to the en suite is an elegant, fully tiled family bathroom with bath, shower (over) vanity unit with basin and w.c.
Outside is a fenced terrace to the rear of the house with table and chairs, ideal for al fresco dining, and allocated parking for one.
Salcombe is a popular destination for watersports enthusiasts, walkers and families looking for a holiday by the sea. There are several pretty beaches within a short distance, including North Sands and South Sands, plus the coves East Portlemouth on the opposite side of the estuary, just a short passenger ferry ride away. Also on your doorstep is the National Trust property Overbeck’s where you can wander through the subtropical gardens. Why not have a more adventurous day and try out the watersports available on the estuary including surfing, coasteering, kayaking or a more leisurely boat trip? Whilst staying in Salcombe, take advantage of the locally sourced seafood which is served in many of the restaurants, pubs, cafés and delicatessens. The southern tip of Devon provides some spectacular scenery and picturesque vistas with a number of sandy beaches, lovely villages with thatched cottages and some fantastic opportunities for walking on the South West Coast path.
Accommodation
Two-storey town house.
Three bedrooms: 1x King-size with en suite shower room, 1x twin and 1 x single.
Family bathroom.
Cloakroom with w.c.
Open plan sitting/dining room.
Kitchen.
Electric storage heaters and hot water supplied via an immersion tank.
Neff appliances including 5-ring halogen hob, electric oven, microwave oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.
Smart TV with Freeview.
Wifi provided.
Allocated parking for one car.
Please note that the main allocated car park has a 1.9m height restriction.
Limited visitors parking available.
All duvets, pillows, linen and towels (except those for the beach) are provided.
Good-sized private paved terrace with patio table and chairs.
Strictly No Smoking
Nearby points of interest
- South Sands Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Burgh Island
- Dartmouth Castle
Reviews (12)
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Timothy
The heater in the living room was not working. The shower head tubes in both showers leaked. The first two days there was not twenty four hour hot water as promised by Sykes. Black mould growing in the en suite shower. The location was amazing with lovely views and access to South Sands.
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Christopher
The roads accessing this property are very narrow, steep and winding. This entails much jousting with oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Needless to say once the car was parked, thatâs where it stayed. If you donât wish to cook then South Sands beach has the South Sands Hotel, Harbour Beach Club Hotel (both pricey) and Boâs Beach café (better value). A further pleasant walk to North Sands beach will get you to The Winking Prawn which is well worth visiting for food or coffee. We preferred this. Salcombe itself is a brisk 35 minute walk away. Within the complex there is a lovely viewing point with a seat only 30 yards from the house. The property is good holiday accommodation and I would certainly use it again simply for the location. The kitchen is well stocked with utensils, the lounge/dining area was comfortable as were the bedrooms. The en-suite is large and very convenient, while the bathroom felt a little cramped, but adequate. The outdoor area is located in a courtyard (with some greenery), but is not secluded. There is a footpath at the end of the patio area which other residents use to access the rear car park. Storage space in the main bedroom is good, though a few more hangers would not go amiss. In the second bedroom it is inadequate for two adults but is probably enough for two children. In the third bedroom â what storage? The worst part of the experience was the âallocatedâ parking space. The description warns that it is sloping back to front but what it doesnât say is that it also slopes down very much at one front corner i.e. tilted (which makes parking trickier) and the bay is very narrow with a low wall on one side. Had there been a vehicle in bay 17 then I would not have been able to exit the car once parked. Also my wing mirrors would have fouled the wall had I not spotted this and closed them before entering the bay. The only solution is to find a parking slot for an empty property and hope no-one else turns up. I have few other adverse comments, none of which spoiled our stay. I imagine that the owners are aware that there are problems with the extractor fans, because these were turned off at the isolating switches. The ensuite fan doesnât function when the isolator is turned on, while turning on the bathroom fan results in a terrible smell akin to that of a refuse vehicle â only ten times worse. The owners need to sort out who is responsible for emptying the vacuum cleaner. Like good clients we cleaned the property at the end of our stay, as requested. The vacuum cleaner (a good one) was very ineffective and smelled. On opening it I discovered that the bag hadnât been emptied for months, possibly years. It was so full it looked pregnant. There were no replacements bags so I proceeded to empty it through the tiny hole. This took a good 30 minutes because in addition to much dust, the contents were mainly hair and fibres, all of which had to be pulled out. The cleaner worked well after this attention. Owners please note â reduced rental for me next time!! Finally, the instructions, while comprehensive and clear are somewhat out of date. For example, clients are asked to strip beds and to place bedding and towels in the red bag provided and also (elsewhere in the instructions) in the black bags provided. There were no bags provided. We just bunged them in the bath! I had better re-emphasize âIt is a good place to stayâ.
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Chris
We liked the new TV and watched lots of Wimbledon! Thanks for replacing the kettle and tea strainer so quickly. We will be back!