Guests say
Sea Salt Lodge in Torquay offers a spacious and comfortable stay with stunning sea views and ample parking. Guests appreciate the quiet location, wildlife encounters, and the property's multiple levels and bathrooms. While some guests encountered maintenance and cleanliness issues, the responsive host and the property's charm have left many with a positive experience.
Guests have reported cleanliness issues such as a blocked hoover and the need to clean upon arrival. However, the property was also described as clean by another guest, indicating inconsistency in this area.
The property boasts a quiet location with sea views and good access to the town, despite the challenging hills. The provision of parking is highly valued, although the steep hill may be a consideration for those without transport.
Many guests found the lodge comfortable, with comfy beds and spacious living areas. The presence of multiple bathrooms and levels added to the comfort for families.
Facilities received mixed reviews, with some guests missing advertised amenities like WiFi and encountering maintenance issues. However, the games room and outdoor sitting areas were appreciated.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
With the look of a Swiss Ski Lodge, Sea Salt Lodge is a beautiful individual detached three bedroom home set on 3 Mezzanine floors.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Patio Doors Leading To Balcony
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Conservatory.
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Four Poster Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. External games room with pool table, Freeview TV, bluetooth jukebox and dartboard.Garden with astro turf, decked area, summerhouse, patio, heater and gas barbecue. Balcony with outdoor furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps in the garden. There are open-tread stairs in the property.. Decorated throughout in a nautical style to enhance its sea views, Sea Salt Lodge sits high up on the site of the former Waldon Castle and yet is within easy walking distance of the seafront, town and harbour. You may even notice part of a former wall and turret of the Castle when you sit in the garden.
The wonderful living room on the first floor is filled with natural light from the patio doors that lead out onto your balcony which looks over Torquay to the sea and Marina giving you an inviting living area to relax in either indoors or out.
Three bedrooms continue the nautical theme, the large double bedroom on the ground floor has its own conservatory which leads to a delightful outside space with a summer house and two garden loungers. Next to the double bedroom is a four poster room with views over Torquay town centre. The third bedroom is a twin bedded room on the first floor which has a spectacular elevated view over Torquay town centre and beyond, next to this bedroom is a bright shower room.
To the side of the house with a separate entrance is your own games room with a scaled down pool table and dartboard (remember to bring your darts!) and you can play your music via bluetooth on the speaker style jukebox or just chill out in front of the TV. There’s even great speeds from the fibre-optic broadband throughout the house to help plan your days out.
If the inside isn’t enough, the garden is a real sun trap and wraps around the house offering you a choice of sitting areas including a large decked area with its own thatched beach retreat on it, an ideal place to enjoy a glass of wine while enjoying the sea views.
Sea Salt Lodge is close to many local attractions like Living Coasts, Torre Abbey Sands and the Harbour, of course if you want to venture further afield, other attractions like Paignton Zoo, Dartmouth and Dartmoor are only a short drive away.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Golden Hind
Reviews (9)
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Patricia Coffin
As we approached the property it looked very neglected.The house was lovely and was clean and comfortable. Although the balcony looking out to sea from the lounge was dirty and the glass had green mould all over the bottom.We actually went out and cleaned it ourselves!!!Unfortunately one of the fridges was not working in the kitchen luckily there were two, and in the extreme heat we really could have done with both of the undercounter fridges working.BUT!!!!! The outside of the property was disappointing and in an awful state it was neglected and untidy. Weeds everywhere, the Astro turf was dirty and covered in weeds all round the edges. The little hut at the front was dirty and the roof was falling to pieces.The lovely rattan furniture was falling apart and the decking area was filthy.The barbecue although clean inside was completely rusty and looked uninviting.One of the highlights was supposedly the outside games room!!! BUT the pool table was unplayable as it was extremely uneven and tried to level but couldn’t and the baize was ripped and worn. We were so disappointed as it really wasn’t The football table was unusable as there was no ball .The property although it said it was on a hill was very very steep. As people of a certain age we had to drive everywhere as we couldn’t make the very steep hills.There were a few things that need attention The second fridge needs fixing.The curtain pole in lounge was coming away from the wall.The radiator in the main bathroom was leaking and rusty, needs attention.The furniture in the lounge needed cleaning as was stained.A good pressure washer on the decks is needed and a good amount of attention to the outside weeding etc.
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Esme
We had an absolutely heavenly stay at Kates house! From the views to the beds to the kitchen to the peace and quiet, we cannot recommend this place enough. An ideal bolthole for 3 people but Id love to come back for a family holiday too. Kate was always very responsive and very kind! Dont hesitate to book - this is the most beautiful holiday home in Torbay
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Confirmed Guest
The top bathroom waste was broken, bottom toilet handle loose, freezer full of food, contact Kate as she said she would send the plumber around on Monday so we waited in and wasted a full day of our holiday and did not turn up at all, so I contacted Kate twice and she couldn’t have been bothered to reply back. Also we at to buy cleaning items to clean mircowave, toilets etc. The other problem is there used drawing pin on stairs rails and they was coming out and one went in my foot not happy because this could have been a child. The whole place inside and out needs a bit of TLC.