Guests say
Elworthy Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, is praised for its excellent location, comfortable furnishings, and charming character. Guests appreciate the quiet setting and proximity to town, with some lovely touches in decoration. The garden and outdoor space are also highlights, though some guests suggest maintenance and cleanliness could be improved.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including cobwebs, dust, and a musty smell. Some guests found the property to be grubby and in need of a deep clean, which suggests room for improvement in this area.
The cottage's location is highly praised for being peaceful and quiet, yet within easy walking distance to Salcombe. Guests are pleased with the scenic surroundings and the convenience of the property's location.
Guests find the beds and linen comfortable, and the cottage cosy, especially the bedrooms. However, some guests mention issues with dampness and insufficient heating, which affects the overall comfort level.
The cottage is well-equipped with necessary appliances and a lovely garden. However, guests report maintenance issues such as broken dishwashers, heating problems, and overgrown gardens. These factors suggest that while the facilities are generally good, they require better upkeep.
While some guests suggest that additional thoughtful touches like fresh milk or kindling for the fire would be welcome, there is not enough consistent information across reviews to accurately score the thoughtfulness of the property management.
About this property
Situated in Higher Batson on the outskirts of Salcombe is Elworthy, a traditional Grade II listed thatched cottage providing you a home-from-home for your action-packed adventure in Salcombe. Within the cottage you can find everything you could need to enjoy your self-catered stay. The sitting room offers a snug spot to unwind, light up the woodburning stove and gather together to enjoy quality time. The kitchen boasts a dining area where you can delve into a delicious meal prepared in a traditional cottage kitchen, or play board games before heading upstairs to rest. The bedrooms consist of a king-size and a twin room, an ideal layout for a small family to catch some sleep. In the morning, jump in the wet room on the ground floor to freshen up ahead of your fun-filled day. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the pretty garden and take in the views on the patio whilst soaking in the sun. Elworthy is a picture-perfect cottage, ideally situated for exploring the best of South Devon.
Salcombe is a bustling town offering the perfect place to spend your holiday with your love ones, with sandy beaches, National Trust properties and plenty of beachfront restaurants, the area offers scenic experiences like no other in England. The town itself boasts a wide selection of eateries, shops, and plenty of activities suitable for all ages, including watersports, walking, and all sorts of adventuring with plenty to see and do, Salcombe is the perfect choice for your getaway to south Devon.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, with basin and W.C and 1 x twin, with basin.
External WC.
Wet room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Electric night storage heaters and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hobs, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels provided.
Ample off-road parking.
Lawned garden and patio with furniture and barbecue.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Strictly No Smoking.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: An additional cost of £30 per week is required if bringing a dog with you.
Note: Young children are not permitted on the upper lawn, which is gated.
Note: There are steps leading down to the property from the parking area.
Reviews (27)
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Richard
Considering the cost and it being a cute cottage it was in poor state of repair, dirty and unsatisfactory. For example, spiders and cobwebs all over, handrail up steps outside rotten, overgrown weeds and shrubs, kitchenware needed cleaning.
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Lucy
However it would now benefit from an overhaul. When we arrived we were surprised to see the property for sale. The land and gardens surrounding the property, whilst very pretty were very overgrown. Upon entering the property there was an overwhelming smell of damp which caused upset with my son who has Autism and sensory needs ( he went home after 2 days) The bed clothes in the twin room upstairs also felt clammy and needed to be aired outside. A lot of the windows had been painted shut so it was difficult to circulate fresh air in the property. The housekeeping also needed to be improved, the windows, window surrounds and window sills were dirty and would benefit from a good clean. The wet room diffuser reeds had gone mouldy in the oil and the floor needed a good scrub! Generally it felt a bit grubby, with multiple cobwebs in the corners of the rooms, on the bedstead bases and on the ceiling. I have some images I can share for further feedback. My daughter and I did enjoy our stay, the cottage charm and location were excellent and it was nice to be in Batson again as we frequently holiday in the area.
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Sally
The double bed was very comfortable which I find a rare thing with self-catering properties. I wasnât too impressed with the kitchen equipment. It would have been very useful to have some scales and oven gloves. Not everybody eats out so I found this a disadvantage. Unfortunately the microwave had not been cleaned and was badly stained with food. Also the roasting tin in the oven had not been washed after use by the previous occupant. I also noticed the powder compartment in the washing machine was very dirty which I cleaned out. Overall, it did not spoil my stay at the cottage with its lovely secluded garden and paddock and car parking area. It is a truly lovely spot with a lovely ambience and I would recommend it to anyone seeking peace and tranquility. Finally my thanks to Alice for arranging a new whirligig washing line for me!