Guests say
2 Carlton Mews in Exmouth is a spacious, well-equipped cottage ideally situated within walking distance of the beach, town centre, and transport links. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and ample facilities, including parking for two cars. The property is especially suited for families and groups, with thoughtful touches such as welcome packs occasionally provided. While some mention minor issues like traffic noise, light blinds, and parking logistics, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests returning for repeat stays.
Cleanliness is frequently highlighted, with many guests describing the property as spotless, very clean, and well maintained. Only rare minor cleaning issues were mentioned and were promptly addressed by the caretaker.
The location is a standout feature, with almost every review noting its proximity to the beach, town, shops, and public transport. Some mention traffic noise due to the central position, but most guests found the convenience outweighed this.
Guests found the house comfortable, with spacious rooms, cosy beds, and good heating. A few noted issues with blinds letting in light and occasional discomfort with sofas or pillows, but overall comfort levels were rated highly.
The property is praised for being well-equipped, with a modern kitchen, washing machine, dishwasher, and reliable Wi-Fi. Parking for two cars is a bonus, though a few guests found the parking spaces tight. Minor maintenance issues (e.g., blinds, microwave instructions) were noted but did not detract significantly from the experience.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome packs with bread, butter, and milk, as well as clear instructions and responsive caretaking. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
In a neat row of four houses 500 meters from the beach and Coast Path in Exmouth is this smart townhouse. Rambling over three storeys, this welcoming accommodation is suitable for families or friends looking to enjoy this lovely coastal spot. The front door leads you into the hall, and from there into your smart sitting room, a relaxing space with leather sofas, TV and electric fire. The smart kitchen is an ideal room for preparing meals to enjoy in the dining area up a couple of steps. Head on up to two double bedrooms sharing a bathroom, and up again to the top floor and its double bedroom with a glimpse of the coast and a shower room.
Outside, at the back, is an enclosed seating area where you can enjoy barbecues, plus covered storage for your bikes and beach stuff. That will come in handy if you choose to take advantage of the great cycle tracks which lead to the city of Exeter or across the water on the ferry to Starcross. Stay within Exmouth and you have plenty to entertain you, with shops, pubs, a cinema, theatre, and of course the long and lovely sandy beach. Here you can try sailing, windsurfing, bird watching or walking on the Coast Path. With Dartmoor not far away, 2 Carlton Mews is perfectly positioned for exploring coast and countryside.
On the eastern bank of the estuary of the River Exe, Exmouth has everything required by the visitor for a relaxing break. A thriving coastal town with a nationally renowned bird sanctuary, close to miles of sandy beaches, superb coastal walking, with everything for the fisherman and sailor, close to Exeter and with much to do and see
Accommodation
Off road parking for two cars only.
Over three levels.
Three bedrooms.
Two x first floor king size double bedrooms.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, WC, basin.
Second floor double bedroom.
Shower room with shower, WC, basin.
Ground floor hall.
Sitting room with electric fire.
Kitchen with door to outdoor seating area and 2 steps up to dining area.
Ground floor WC with basin.
Central heating with electric fires.
Microwave, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with WiFi, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available on request.
Enclosed garden with barbecue, Sorry no pets and no smoking.
Note: Note: For the convenience of residents and guests, the off-road parking can only accommodate vehicles up to max 5 meters in length.
Sorry, no large SUVs, pick-ups, transit/camper vans etc
Reviews (56)
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Hilary
The beds on first floor had comfy mattresses. The shower was fast & fabulous. There were enough toilet rolls. There was basic cleaning kit plus kitchen foil, cling film etc. There were pots of tea, coffee & sugar if needed. The TV had access to basic Apps such as bbc iplayer, youtube, channel4 etc. There were plenty of clothes hangers. There were plenty of towels and bath mats. The heating instructions were straightforward. All kitchen equipment worked. Good broadband access and phone signal was fine too. If mobile it is an easy (uphill home) walk to either Town (10 mins) or Beach (5 mins). Negatives: The main big problem is that the parking provided was stressful - yes there are two bays marked for the house but one was occupied on arrival. This caused an issue because parking in the one available space caused a complete blockage of access for all other residents! (I have photo if required, already shared with caretaker). Our car is 4.9m long (so under the upper limit stated of 5m maximum). That is literally our sole reason for booking this property - because we "knew" we would have 2 spaces to accommodate our car should we need "wiggle room" (& we did). It turns out the "5 metres max" guideline is really far too small! We wrongly assumed the owner would err on the side of caution with sizing so other residents of this tiny plot would not be inconvenienced. We were wrong. Given the positioning of the two spaces allocated to house 1 - if two average/large cars park in each spot, no one on site is getting in or out. It is truly bizarre. We worked out that houses 1 & 2 could only really comfortably accommodate cars up to 4.75 metres in length in the allocated spaces - to safely allow for access. And that is if your bumper is literally just mms from fence! We would not stay again for that reason alone, even if all other facilities had been ok. (The car in "our spot" was moved on our return in evening so we repositioned the car to make access easier for all. The occupants of number one had done the same, so we could all get in & out easily after that) Additionally, The house is on a corner on a roundabout, so cars revving/coming to a halt at all hours, mostly daytime. Double glazing cut noise down to a large degree but it was still our background noise generally. If you are used to a similar residential location then it would probably be ok. (We did see the location before booking but saw a review remarking how quiet it was, so chose to go ahead anyway - our mistake) The vertical window blinds in at least 2 bedrooms & the lounge appeared broken (loose & broken chains) so we dared not touch them to attempt to open them, for fear of making things worse. (I have photos are required). It was a shame actually, because the top back room has the best view over the town with distant sea glimpses etc. Having said that, there is a "dressing table" in that "dormer window" alcove, so you could not have stood next to the window anyway. Not being able to open the blinds at all made the rooms way too dark. The pillows were not good & the bedding had an odd synthetic fruity/floral scent. We found the (leather?) sofas uncomfortable, so we only managed one short tv programme on first night of our stay (& for that I lay on the floor). The hot water ran out on the morning we left. I had a shower but then it was too cold for husband to do same. Also, lukewarm water in kitchen so put dishwasher on instead. I assumed my bath the previous evening had "used up" the hot water but the caretaker said there was a problem as it should be continuous apparently. (That only came to light when she emailed me to ask if there had been hot water issues). There was an outside utility area at back but we considered it too small & enclosed and lacked privacy to spend any time in. To finish, an observation: We were provided a large pack of white Warburtons bread, a pint of milk and a pack of butter. On the face of it, this is a kind thing to do & similar to other holiday lets who supply a "welcome pack". For us, it was of no use. The unopened butter & 'in date' bottle of milk were left where we found them (in fridge). We put the unopened bread in the freezer (where there was actually already other frozen food of unknown origin). It was just so wasteful. Would rather have a had a box of tissues or more toilet rolls maybe?
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Cheryl
Very comfortable and well equipped. 4 mins walk to seafront and the Pavillion Theatre. Would highly recommend.
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Ann
The accommodation had everything we needed and was very clean. It was nice to have a small back garden and also a washing machine and line to peg it out. This was our 2nd visit to this property and would highly recommend it.