Guests say
Quarterdeck is a charming, well-equipped cottage in Kingsbridge, Devon, boasting spectacular sea views and a peaceful garden. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfortable beds, and excellent location just a short walk from the beach and coastal paths. The property is ideal for families, walkers, and dog owners, with thoughtful touches and a homely atmosphere. While a few guests noted minor maintenance issues and the lack of a fully enclosed garden, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many eager to return.
The majority of reviews highlight the property as clean and well maintained, with particular praise for the standard of linen and overall tidiness. Only a couple of comments mention areas needing a spruce up, but these are outweighed by positive feedback.
The location is universally praised for its breathtaking sea views, proximity to the beach, and access to coastal walks. Guests frequently mention the stunning outlook from every room and the convenience for exploring the area.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with many noting the cosy atmosphere, comfy beds, and warmth. A few mention minor issues such as low sofas or a worn mattress, but these are exceptions rather than the rule.
The property is described as very well equipped, with a good kitchen, utility room, games, and garden amenities. Some guests mention the need for minor updates or additional bathroom facilities, but overall satisfaction with the facilities is high.
Several guests appreciated welcome gifts such as wine, biscuits, and helpful information, as well as the owners' proactive communication. Please note, however, that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Modbury 6 miles. Quarterdeck is an aptly named property, being perched above Bigbury-on-Sea. Directly overlooking Burgh Island, it commands a stunning, south-facing panoramic view of Bigbury Bay, stretching from Bolt Tail in the east to Stoke Point in the west. The sitting room and all the bedrooms have sea views. From this cottage, it is just a five-minute walk down a quiet, no-through road to the South West Coast Path and Bigbury Beach, one of the loveliest sandy beaches in the South West. As you enter the cottage, you first pass the utility room, ideal for drying wetsuits and swimwear. Next you will pass the kitchen on the way to the hallway where you can go left to the bedrooms and bathroom, or right to the open plan sitting room with dining area.
Step outside for alfresco meals in the spacious lawned garden or watch the sun setting over the coast or spot the Eddystone Lighthouse twinkling at night far out to sea. There is so much to do at Bigbury throughout the year. Guests can take a ride on the unique sea-tractor at high tide across the causeway to Burgh Island and explore this magical island, taking time to stop for a drink or snack in the old fishermans pub, the Pilchard Inn. For that special occasion there is nowhere better or grander than The Burgh Island Hotel, celebrated for its Art Deco design and for the inspiration it gave to its regular visitor, Agatha Christie, to write one of her best known murder mysteries, And Then There Were None.
Perfect for classic bucket-and-spade holidays, Bigbury-on-Sea is also ideal for surfing, windsurfing and kayaking. Equipment hire and lessons can be booked for all of these activities at the Discovery Surf School. Also located by the beach is the Venus Cafe, which serves delicious, organic and free-range food throughout the year. Bigbury Golf Club, noted for its friendliness, is also open all year round. Keen walkers will be spoilt for choice here with some of the most spectacular stretches on the South West Devon Coast Path being right on the doorstep. For anyone who can tear themselves away from this idyllic location, the charming towns of Modbury, Salcombe and Kingsbridge are all close by, whilst Plymouth, Dartmouth and the wild open spaces of Dartmoor are also all within easy reach.
With so much to do and so many options available, Quarterdeck is the perfect spot for a holiday at any time of year.
Modbury is a delightful country town on the edge of the South Hams. Modbury offers quaint tea rooms and shops, good restaurants and cosy pubs. With great walking and cycling opportunities to take advantage of in the wooded valleys and rolling fields, this is an ideal holiday location.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
The sitting room and all the bedrooms have sea views.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
300m to the South West Coastal Path with beach just beyond.
Enclosed lawned gardens with picnic table, croquet set and lovely sea views.
Peaceful location on a quiet no-through road.
Please note: Although equipped for 5 people, the accommodation best suits no more than 4; for instance, the sitting room has 2 sofas but not an additional armchair; there is 1 bathroom with shower and 1 separate WC.
Any booking of more than 5 people which would include infants, please enquire ahead of booking.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin.
Separate WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Sitting room with dining area and multi-fuel stove.
Electric storage heaters with multi-fuel stove (Coal is provided but not kindling wood or logs).
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available but please bring your own travel cot.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome (not in bedrooms).
Sorry, no smoking.
300m to the South West Coastal Path with beach just beyond.
Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile.
Please note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £300.
Reviews (64)
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Derek
It would be especially suitable for families with small children. There is plenty of room and the garden all around the property is enclosed. It is just a short walk down the hill to the beach. It is well equipped and very cosy.
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Beverley
Stunning uninterrupted views of the coastline & even in hot weather a gentle breeze. Large picket fenced garden our Jack Russell enjoyed. A walk to the beach down a steep hill for the active but a huge car park by the beach if you prefer not to walk back up the hill! We have showed our interest to the very helpful owners to book for next year.
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Helen
I felt like Iâd stepped back in time. Peaceful & clean location, with easy route directly onto the beach. Easy to park a big car on the drive & very nicely attended fenced garden offering panoramic views over the sea from every aspect. A warm, clean & comfortable property with everything one would require to make a perfect holiday. Comfortable double bed. Good shower pressure with hot water, always. We didnât need to light the fire, storage heaters were enough to keep the property warm throughout. This was a very comfortable property for the two of us. We would definitely return & are missing the location already. Thank you.