About this property
This delightful, two-bedroom cottage sits on a quiet lane close to the beach, within the seaside town of Torquay. Set over two floors, Siena Cottage offers a heart-warming base for families or two couples seeking a much-needed break to this coastal destination. After a day on the beach, freshen up in the bathroom before heading to the kitchen, fitted with a range of modern units and matching wall cabinets, along with roll edge work surfaces and tiled splashbacks. Move into the sitting room, appointed with coved ceiling and delightful seating, plus a Smart TV for your entertainment needs. Venture upstairs to find the bedrooms, offering a king-size with a dual aspect outlook to the side and front, and a cheerful bunk room suitable for adults, along with a bathroom fitted with a modern white suite of panelled bath with a shower over and folding screen. To the outside of this Torquay cottage is a small, enclosed patio where you can sample a favourite drink on a balmy evening or start your morning here with a warm cup of tea. Torquay is a wonderful holiday base; stroll through the vibrant streets and its picturesque harbourside where you can watch the stunning yachts whilst tucking into a portion of fish and chips, enjoy an alcoholic beverage at one of the many waterside bars or venture to the beach where you can lounge on the soft sand and paddle in the warm waters of the bay, or even hire kayaks and paddleboards and enjoy some time on the water! Take time to tick off local attractions, including Torquay Museum, the Victoria Parade, Torquay Marina, plus a whole host of thrilling watersports available on the beach. Pop on your walking boots and meander along the South West Coastal Path, cutting across miles of beautiful landscapes, seafronts and over attractions such as Paignton Zoo Environmental Park and the stunning Dartmoor National Park, with the Dartmouth Steam Railway nearby and providing a scenic train journey. Alternatively, visit the seaside towns of Paignton and Brixham for a fun-filled day out, before returning to the charm and comfort of Siena Cottage.
Torquay is a colourful seaside town in the heart of South Devon, home to a vibrant selection of amenities including shops, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, and bars, as well lovely beaches, a lively marina and hidden coves. Local attractions nearby include the English Riviera unesco Global Geopark, the Dartmouth Steam Railway, the River Dart, and Cockington Court, whilst Paignton and Brixham can be accessed via boat, with Dartmoor further afield.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x bunk room.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.7 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Golden Hind
Reviews (15)
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C
Loved everywhere at Siena Cottage, highly recommended
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Jenni-emily
It provided a great, comfortable base for our holiday and we would reccommend to others and return ourselves. The sofa was particularly nice, very comfy and the beds and mattresses were comfy too which is great. Its in the perfect location for exploring the English Riviera and South West Coast Path and although is in a busily area inside the cottage is peaceful and quiet. The added benefit of off road parking was welcome, especially due to the road being very narrow and often tricky to navigate due to all the other parked cars and potholes. However we did find that it lacked a few essentials and other things that we would usually expect to find in a cottage of this calibre and price point. Essentials wise, the grill pan was missing its handle which is a H&S issue, there was no hand soap provided in the bathroom or kitchen and no cleaning stuff or bin bags in the kitchen to keep it clean during our stay - we would not usually expect to have to provide these things ourselves. When arriving there was only half a roll of toilet paper in each toilet, quite a measly offering. The cleanliness of the main bathroom could have been better, we found the bath plug hole blocked up with a huge matt of hair and grime which was unpleasant to remove but necessary as the bath wasnt draining properly and the handles on the bathroom drawers were dirty and flaky. The cottage was otherwise very clean and presentable. The heating was set very high and came on by itself during the night and the instructions to operate the temperature were not obvious. The front window in the master bedroom did not shut properly meaning a lot of noise was let in at night. Finally, the welcome book gives no where near enough information on things like refuse/recycling expectations, the state in which you expect us to leave the cottage (where to leave towels & linen ect) it was very very minimal and could really benefit from an update. Additionally, a couple of things that would be appreciated/nice to have and would vastly improve the comfort of a stay at the cottage: Curtains in the bedroom: although the wooden blinds look great, they do not block out any light and also offer no heat or sound insulation. We found ourselves being woken early by the light coming in and often by noises coming through. Curtains would have been very much appreciated and would fix this issue. A shoe rack in the hall would be great, there is space for a good sized one behind the front door and would help to keep the hall tidy during a stay. A key ring on the key would be really helpful, as would a second key. There were times when we really could have done with a second key and this is something that's been available in any other place weve stayed. There was no lock on the gates as is advised on the listing. It would be great if some of these comments could be taken into consideration. Nothing said above is meant as criticism, all just feedback on things that either really do need addressing or would be beneficial to add/improve.
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Susan
Amazing. Well equipped and easy to get to all of Torquays attractions. One negative, the hairdryer that is supplied is faulty and quite dangerous but we left a note. Very enjoyable stay visiting family. Thank you from the Prebbles