About this property
Gilly's Cottage is a pleasant, single storey dwelling situated in the seaside village of Hope Cove, Devon. Just a short walk from the sandy beaches and enjoying a communal garden for alfresco dining, this two-bedroom property is ideal for a family looking to explore the delights of Devon. An allocated parking space will greet you on arrival, making unloading your luggage an easy task; step inside to the small hallway, where you can leave your sandy shoes. The open-plan living space is the social hub of the home, hosting a compact kitchen area with an electric oven and hob, microwave, and a fridge with ice box. Pull out the dining table to tuck-into family meals or why not head outside onto the garden to rustle up a barbecue dinner? Unwind as the Smart TV does the entertaining; afterwards a family bathroom offers a tub for a soothing soak and separate shower to freshen up. When you're ready to rest your head, there is a double and a twin rooms with ample storage. The communal gardens and large grassy fields provide a wonderful area for children to play, alfresco meals and social get togethers. This is a safe and tranquil space for all to enjoy. Start your day with a home-cooked breakfast and steaming cup of coffee, courtesy of the kitchen appliances before heading out on foot to explore the picturesque village of Hope Cove. Just 400m away are the beautiful, family friendly sandy beaches where you can paddle in the clear waters; close-by is 'The Cove' for drinks and bar food for when stomachs start to rumble. The Hope & Anchor offers a varied menu or try the quirky Lobster Pods at the Cottage Hotel. Explore the South West Coastal Path to admire the splendid sea-views, which leads all the way to the nearby beach at South Milton where you can pitstop at The Beach House. Follow the path in the opposite directions to discover the seaside town of Salcombe, Venture to the market town of Kingsbridge with it's pretty estuary, shops and art galleries, or if that's not you, sample a great selection of bars and eateries. For a blissful escape to Devon, make Gilly's Cottage your perfect choice..
Hope Cove is a lovely and unspoiled settlement on Devon's south coast, nestled in the sheltering curve of Bigbury Bay. The two beaches feature soft sand and rock pools for sandcastle construction and tiny crab catching, making it a popular family vacation. The settlement is still a fishing community where crabs and lobsters are landed, but it was previously a smuggler's hideaway. Many ships have sunk off the coast, and the wrecks that lie beneath the waters make it a popular diving destination. A variety of pubs and eateries are located above the beach. From here, you can join the coastal walk, which travels in one way to Bigbury-on-Sea and in the other direction to the coastal resort of Salcombe.
Accommodation
Ground-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric heaters.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box.
Shared laundry facilities onsite.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included rent.
Travel cot.
Allocated parking for 1 car plus additional spaces.
One small dog welcome.
Communal garden and grassy fields with furniture and barbecue.
No smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub and beach 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Bantham Beach
- South Sands Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Burgh Island
- Dartmouth Castle
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
Reviews (10)
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Nadine
The cleanliness is to be questioned. The oven smoked due to the amount of grease on the bottom that hasn't been cleaned and the grill tray was covered in old grease. Photos taken as proof. The cutlery and crockery also had to be washed before use. To which I might add that the water temperature isn't hot enough for greasy dishes. Also the aluminium blinds in the living room look like they haven't been cleaned in a very long time. Photos taken as proof The toilet seat is missing one of the fittings and has been stuck with silicone. The only place to put the toilet roll is on top of the toilet or the side of the bath. As my husband turned to reach for the toilet roll, the seat moved. Photos as proof The 2 seat sofa has an odour of vomit, this was noticed when we sat to watch the TV. The double bedroom has an odour of stale sweat which was apparent when the door had been shut. There is a lack of privacy at gillys cottage as every resident passes by the window to get to the car park. Also in the ad for gillys it shows benches to sit outside, it doesn't explain that the ones for gillys are through the other side of the car park and down a steep grass bank. Due to the above issues we cut the stay short and left 3 days early.
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Nadine
The cleanliness is to be questioned. The oven smoked due to the amount of grease on the bottom that hasn't been cleaned and the grill tray was covered in old grease. Photos taken as proof. The cutlery and crockery also had to be washed before use. To which I might add that the water temperature isn't hot enough for greasy dishes. Also the aluminium blinds in the living room look like they haven't been cleaned in a very long time. Photos taken as proof The toilet seat is missing one of the fittings and has been stuck with silicone. The only place to put the toilet roll is on top of the toilet or the side of the bath. As my husband turned to reach for the toilet roll, the seat moved. Photos as proof The 2 seat sofa has an odour of vomit, this was noticed when we sat to watch the TV. The double bedroom has an odour of stale sweat which was apparent when the door had been shut. There is a lack of privacy at gillys cottage as every resident passes by the window to get to the car park. Also in the ad for gillys it shows benches to sit outside, it doesn't explain that the ones for gillys are through the other side of the car park and down a steep grass bank. Due to the above issues we cut the stay short and left 3 days early.
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Jennifer
Query fitting different type of window protection? Good use of small space No problems with parking. Enjoyed watching the sheep - and view generally good! Slightly further from centre of Hope than I had expected. Overall a good week in comfortable accommodation.