Guests say
Westland Cottage in Salcombe offers a prime location with the bonus of a terrace and parking. While guests appreciate these features, there are concerns regarding comfort and maintenance. The property has potential but requires attention to detail and improvements in certain areas to enhance the overall guest experience.
Guests have reported the property as dirty with full waste bins upon arrival, indicating significant room for improvement in cleanliness.
The property's location is highly praised for its proximity to the town centre and the inclusion of two parking spaces.
Comfort is compromised due to an attic bedroom unsuitable for adults and a soft, uncomfortable master bed, suggesting a need for better sleeping arrangements.
Facilities and maintenance issues include a basic wet room, lack of shower in the bathroom, small fridge, and unresolved issues from previous stays. There is also a mention of a problematic key for the patio doors.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owners towards the guests, hence the score cannot be determined.
About this property
Westland is a substantial three storey semi-detached house located at the lower end of Devon Road, only a few minutes walk from the centre of Salcombe and spectacular waterfront. The property offers glimpses of the estuary from some of the upper areas and is equipped to a good standard providing comfortable accommodation for a large family or group of friends.
On entering the property, a useful entrance lobby/porch offers a space for bags, coats and beach equipment.
The spacious, well-equipped kitchen/dining area features a central island/breakfast bar, with gas hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer and large sliding glass doors that lead out to a stone paved terrace with table, seating and barbeque. There is a pantry and cupboard for coats and a small utility room with sink, units and washing machine.
A tiled dining area has large pine table and six chairs, as well as a double sofa, whilst the comfortable lounge offers a widescreen TV, DVD and Playstation 2. There is also a useful ground floor shower room with fully tiled shower, wash-hand basin and separate w.c.
Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms, both with King-size beds. There is a portable TV in the front bedroom. On the second floor, loft conversion, there are three x 3' single beds (one set in a recess with wall on either side).
The spacious family bathroom on first floor has a panelled bath, shower attachment, wash-hand basin and w.c.
To the front of the property is a large stone paved terrace with table and several chairs.
The property benefits from parking for 1-2 cars in garage/forecourt (Height clearance in garage is approximately 5'9").
Salcombe is a popular destination for watersports enthusiasts, walkers and families looking for a holiday by the sea. There are several pretty beaches within a short distance, including North Sands and South Sands, plus the coves East Portlemouth on the opposite side of the estuary, just a short passenger ferry ride away. Also on your doorstep is the National Trust property Overbeck’s where you can wander through the subtropical gardens. Why not have a more adventurous day and try out the watersports available on the estuary including surfing, coasteering, kayaking or a more leisurely boat trip? Whilst staying in Salcombe, take advantage of the locally sourced seafood which is served in many of the restaurants, pubs, cafés and delicatessens. The southern tip of Devon provides some spectacular scenery and picturesque vistas with a number of sandy beaches, lovely villages with thatched cottages and some fantastic opportunities for walking on the South West Coast path.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x King size bedrooms and 1 x bedroom with 3 single beds.
Family bathroom with bath and shower attachment, basin and w.c.
Shower room with shower, basin and separate w.c.
Kitchen/dining room.
Sitting room
Gas fired central heating.
Gas hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer, washing machine.
TV, DVD and Playstation 2.
Parking for 1-2 cars in garage/forecourt.
Large, sun baked, stone paved terrace at the front of the property with a BBQ.
Bed linen and towels provided.
Guests will need to bring their own beach towels.
2 dogs welcome at a cost of £25 per pet per week or short stay.
WiFi available.
Strictly No Smoking
Reviews (6)
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Bryan
Lovely 3 Bedroom Property - ideal for families - Walking distance to Salcombe Harbour etc Property had parking which was okay - Property was well stocked with everything you need etc
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Matthew
2) There were no spare toilet rolls and no kitchen roll. We had to nick a toilet roll from our friend in town to make sure we had enough. We were only four people, but if there had been seven it would not have been good! 3) Several bulbs were not working in the kitchen/dining area and the downstairs bathroom. 4) The fridge door is wonky and the fridge topples over if heavy things are stored in the door shelves. 5) The bathroom taps are wonky and difficult to turn, escpecially for a 93-year-old with arthritic fingers. 6) The downstairs bathroom fan in very noisy.
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Antony
A great location, with the bonus of terrace and parking. Sadly none of the issues have been addressed, the wet room is still pretty basic and it is frustrating that the bathroom has no shower. The master double is soft/ uncomfortable. The fridge is too small for a house this size. The issue with the drains was resolved very quickly, once the awful Sykes 'phone system had been negotiated.