About this property
Perfectly located for touring and enjoying the stunning South Hams, this delightful, spacious detached four bedroom house is set over three floors in an ideal location proudly sitting in a quiet residential area, overlooking the beautiful harbour town of Salcombe. You will feel at home immediately on entering Marine Cottage which is full of character. On the ground floor the well-equipped kitchen leads out to the stone patio terrace where you can enjoy alfresco dining in private surroundings amongst palm trees. A cosy sitting room to relax at the end of the day and a comfortable dining room with ample room for everyone to sit around at dinner completes the ground floor accommodation. There are four individually furnished bedrooms, two with an en-suite and the second floor room has a sitting area to enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the estuary. To be able to have a lie in whilst watching the boats and yachts on the water is something that will provide lasting memories. Located at the most southerly tip of Devon and surrounded by stunning coastal scenery and beautiful beaches it is easy to understand why Salcombe is one of the most sought after and desirable holiday destinations in the UK. The wonderful outdoor environment offers visitors a host of watersport activities. For beach lovers the sweeping sands of Thurlestone and the sheltered coves of both South and North Sands offer some of Devon's finest beaches whilst a must do will be to take the ferry from the harbour to East Portlemouth where beautiful beaches look directly back over to Salcombe. A wonderful house offering excellent accommodation in a delightful location at any time of year.
Salcombe is a popular destination for walkers and families looking for a holiday by the sea and was once a major port. There are two pretty beaches within a short distance, North Sands and South Sands and further on is the National Trust property Overbecks 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, kayaking or a more leisurely boat trip?
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x second floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and CDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed lawned garden with stone patio and rattan furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 8 mins walk.
Beach 1.2 miles.
Note: Property is in residential area - please be mindful of neighboring properties and noise levels.
Note: There is a drop from the lawned area to the patio, children to be supervised.
Note: Check-in time 3.30pm.
Please note: NO Stag/Hens or similar parties including same sex parties
Nearby points of interest
- South Sands Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Burgh Island
- Dartmouth Castle
Reviews (11)
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Katherine
There was plenty of room for the two families. Beds were comfy, the kitchen was good and had lots of useful equipment for group cooking. It is a direct, quick (albeit steep) walk into Salcombe. The owner was very easy to deal with and quick to respond to questions we had. Great holiday!
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Simon
The rooms are large albeit with decor a bit dated - but nevertheless the cottage is furnished more than adequately. In order to protect the furnishings for the owner, there where were dust sheets over the sofas and plastic wrappers over the dining chairs which is sensible if rented to young kids at a low price but for adults paying nearly 4k for a week it made it feel a bit functional rather than comfy - but this wasn't really a problem as we only spent one evening there preferring to walk/run around Soar Mill Cove or be on a boat on the water/beach or with friends. The kitchen was very well equipped. The showers all worked and at good temperatures. The garden patio has a large table and chairs for 8 but is opposite residential terraced housing who understandably are concerned about noise - so the patio is best suited for morning coffee rather than evening dining for larger groups where it is easy to generate noise after 10pm. The owner is very particular with stickers inside every cupboard indicating what crockery, utensils etc should go where where with copious and precise instructions on everything.There is a security camera which wasn't targeted on the entrance or gate but was pointed across the garden and at the patio/dining area which made the girls reluctant to use the garden to lie or sit in the sun. It also felt as if we were being watched all the time. As a landlord myself, I understand the need to look after property and furnishings but it did feel inconvenient for the owner to have rent out the house with fastidious instructions for her rather than feeling welcomed with a genuine desire to make her guests be and feel comfortable. All easy to change though if there's a will. So a good place if you want somewhere spacious up the hill with parking near the Rugby Club to sleep and to grab breakfast from The Spar nearby before going to the estuary and eat in town - but less so if you are looking for a comfortable living areas without dust sheets and plastic over dining chairs or to enjoy evening dining without the fear of upsetting neighbours. As with all holiday places in Salcombe there are always compromises for a price. Marine Cottage has large rooms and two parking slots so good for large families. The deposit was returned very late and only after being chased with an unsubstantiated and completely unjustifiable deduction from the cleaner. The house was left cleaner than we found it but an inspection 10 days after departure claimed otherwise. We had a lovely holiday out and about and liked the property but will return to trusted other holiday lets next year.
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Simon
The rooms are large albeit with decor a bit dated - but nevertheless the cottage is furnished more than adequately. In order to protect the furnishings for the owner, there where were dust sheets over the sofas and plastic wrappers over the dining chairs which is sensible if rented to young kids at a low price but for adults paying nearly 4k for a week it made it feel a bit functional rather than comfy - but this wasn't really a problem as we only spent one evening there preferring to walk/run around Soar Mill Cove or be on a boat on the water/beach or with friends. The kitchen was very well equipped. The showers all worked and at good temperatures. The garden patio has a large table and chairs for 8 but is opposite residential terraced housing who understandably are concerned about noise - so the patio is best suited for morning coffee rather than evening dining for larger groups where it is easy to generate noise after 10pm. The owner is very particular with stickers inside every cupboard indicating what crockery, utensils etc should go where where with copious and precise instructions on everything.There is a security camera which wasn't targeted on the entrance or gate but was pointed across the garden and at the patio/dining area which made the girls reluctant to use the garden to lie or sit in the sun. It also felt as if we were being watched all the time. As a landlord myself, I understand the need to look after property and furnishings but it did feel inconvenient for the owner to have rent out the house with fastidious instructions for her rather than feeling welcomed with a genuine desire to make her guests be and feel comfortable. All easy to change though if there's a will. So a good place if you want somewhere spacious up the hill with parking near the Rugby Club to sleep and to grab breakfast from The Spar nearby before going to the estuary and eat in town - but less so if you are looking for a comfortable living areas without dust sheets and plastic over dining chairs or to enjoy evening dining without the fear of upsetting neighbours. As with all holiday places in Salcombe there are always compromises for a price. Marine Cottage has large rooms and two parking slots so good for large families. The deposit was returned very late and only after being chased with an unsubstantiated and completely unjustifiable deduction from the cleaner. The house was left cleaner than we found it but an inspection 10 days after departure claimed otherwise. We had a lovely holiday out and about and liked the property but will return to trusted other holiday lets next year.