Guests say
Estuary House Flat 3 in Salcombe is praised for its fantastic location, stunning estuary views, and dog-friendly atmosphere. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable accommodation, and easy access to the beach. While many enjoy returning year after year, some mention areas needing maintenance, such as the outside space and bathrooms, and note challenges with the steep, gravelled driveway. Overall, the property offers a memorable stay with beautiful scenery and a welcoming feel.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, though a few noted a smell of dampness and older floor coverings in some rooms.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, wonderful views, and easy access to local attractions.
Guests generally found the flat comfortable, with positive comments on the beds and living areas, though some mentioned issues with dampness and lack of sunshine.
The kitchen is well equipped and improvements are noted, but some facilities, such as bathrooms and the outside area, require maintenance. The driveway's steep, gravelled surface caused difficulties for several guests.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
In a most convenient location overlooking South Sands, this classy and cosy flat has been elegantly furnished with a keen eye for detail.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, DVD Player
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Night storage heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Garden with decking, garden furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 2 cars/boat. No smoking. Please note: There are drops in the garden.. Estuary House is a detached property comprising 3 apartments, no. 3 being the garden flat. There are excellent views of South Sands and the estuary from the apartment and the sun deck. This comfortable well equipped property is located a few minutes from South Sands and the SW Coastal Path. During the summer season, a ferry runs from the beach to the town centre (approx. 2 miles by road).
These properties are rural, with access via country lanes, with a 20-to-30-minute walk to local town.
Free WiFi
There will be a linen change for bookings of 14 days or more. If not required please call the office.
Please note: There are horizontal railings on the balcony/patio, so we ask that extra care is taken while this area is in use.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
There are drops in the garden.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
The flat was a lovely place to stay, wonderful views and with good access to the beach if you don't mind walking up and down the steep hill, which was fine for us. The property can only be accessed by car by using the very narrow roads, so we limited trips out and made the most of walking and the sea tractor to get to Salcombe centre. We enjoyed Overbeck's National Trust property just round the corner. The flat had all we needed and was comfortable and peaceful.
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Confirmed Guest
Clean and comfortable but does not get any sunshine. The drive is steep and covered in gravel with a tight turn to exit, so it's easy to skid when the car wheels loose traction.
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Confirmed Guest
Fabulous views, well equipped and a clean property that was good value when booked out of peak season. I think it is fair to point out these things - so why the 2 stars? The outside area is quite shabby, full of weeds, moss and general lack of TLC. It surely wouldn't be hard to jetwash the decking for example to clear moss and make it both safer and more presentable.However, our biggest issue was getting COMPLETLY STUCK in the driveway that we found out has just been covered in gravel stones. It is a steep gradient at the entrance/exit point and at an angle. The first time we tried to leave the property we got stuck with wheels spinning and nothing worked. The gravel was really deep and when combined with the gradient and angle it just isn't fit for purpose. You don't go on holiday expecting to have to call your breakdown cover to get out of the driveway of the property you booked. This is a recent resurfacing job and hence no previous issues. The AA van's back wheels were spinning as well and he had to use two extended tow ropes to ensure he kept his front wheels on a hard surface to avoid the same fate. We were left to sort the situation ourselves with the AA which ruined our whole Saturday afternoon and evening and was quite stressful - thankfully our car is ok. Naturally we parked outside afterwards which defeats the point of the driveway and is much harder for loading/unloading.There was zero duty of care shown from anyone - not even a welfare call the next day to check we had managed to get out safely. A lovely place but book and enter the driveway at your own peril - nobody will help or care if you get stuck despite the issue being on their property and due to the unsuitable surface that is clearly a cheap job.