Holiday Apartments in South Devon District

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• John - Verified booking

  We had an amazing stay at the end of September into early October and was amazed at just how spacious the apartment is.

  I have been meaning to send a review for a few weeks now but haven't had a chance. Above everything else I have to say that the bed is the comfiest bed I have slept in for a long time. I brought my mum to Devon for a week so having a spacious two bedroom apartment was essential and meant that whilst I had the master bedroom with ensuite my mum had a more than comfortable sized double size bedroom and the main bathroom with her own bath. ( I have seen a review suggesting that there was not enough hot water for a bath which was not the case during our stay ). We enjoyed having the option to eat breakfast out on the balcony area in addition to a well sized dining table. We were out most nights wether it be to dine or socialise but it was nice to come back to a large comfortable sofa and a smart TV to recline before bed. I also loved that the lift outside the door took you straight down to the underground secure parking and the allocated parking space is actually the space next to the car park entrance from the lift. So very handy ! The apartment is also around a 10/15 minute walk to The Hoe and The Barbican which was perfect for our stay. The views from the apartment are phenomenal. There is also a handy little one stop shop over the road for day to day bits. I have read some comments regarding scaffolding and maintenance issues that were present when we were there but it is clear that this is a maintenance issue relating to the building and not the apartment itself and can easily be avoided by using the lift therefore it didn't affect our stay. Thank you for a lovely stay in your beautiful apartment. John & Carol

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• Philip - Verified booking

  The word penthouse implies to many people a sense of luxury - the view from this property is certainly stunning & we enjoyed watching the ferries, yachts and boats.

  It is also very spacious. It was great to have a secure space for parking under the building. Sadly, there were many negatives which did not meet our expectations for a penthouse. The patio doors were very hard to open & close and were not water tight. The sofa & chair are not at all comfortable; very low & difficult to get up from. The dining chairs are too low for the table. The kitchen is very compact & there’s no storage space for items not belonging in the fridge like bread, tins etc. The shower, being electric, is feeble & inconsistent in temperature. The shower head kept falling off the holder. There was not enough hot water for a bath. The building itself and the surrounding ‘block’ are very run down. There is still scaffolding but there were not any workmen all week. The hallway on our floor had a hole in the ceiling & a rotten windowsill and skirting board. Many issues are down to a maintenance company or companies, however, the penthouse really needs a lot of TLC to be fantastic.

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• Mrs E Jewell - Verified booking

  The flat was lovely and we were very happy there. The equipment and cleanliness was very good. We would have liked something more central to Paignton but we know the area well and found short cuts. We were very disappointed by the lift at the property after getting stuck in it. The repair people disturbed us early Monday morning to ask about getting stuck. They left saying there was nothing wrong with the lift even though other people in the building said they have got stuck in the lift before. Us getting stuck caused a lot of upset as my daughter had a panic attack inside the lift and took a long time for her to calm down and feel well after the experience. After dealing with the situation on the, Friday I did not appreciate dealing with grumpy maintenence men on the Monday morning who said there was nothing wrong with the lift.

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• Mandy - Verified booking

  Great place for spectacular views across the harbour and watching the ferries in and out.

  Walking distance from shops, restaurants, cinemas makes it a perfect location. Apartment spacious - very light, but hot when sun shining in. Imagine summer months would need all windows/doors open as glass all round but there are some fans provided. We caught Storm Norman so wind and rain interspersed with some sun. Lovely apartment but some things overlooked - reed diffusers there but empty, clean but dust on ledges, carpet edges and mirrors, no fan in en-suite, no instructions to turn shower on (pull long cord behind door), broken catch on second bedroom window. Sounds like an episode of 'Four in a bed' (being picky) but it didn't spoil the enjoyment of our stay as the apartment as a whole, location, views and underground parking space made it a perfect place to stay to explore Plymouth and surrounding areas.

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• Tracey - Verified booking

  We found Barwood View as a last minute booking after we had to cancel our holiday abroad.

  Dean and Tracy were perfect hosts, they were there if you needed them but left you to it otherwise. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the apartment, to be honest I don't think the photos do it justice. It was extremely spacious, spotlessly clean and well equipped to make our stay hassle free. The off road parking is also a bonus and there is provision to be able to recycle. We know the area well as we have holidayed in Torbay over the years, and the proximity to one of our favourite beaches (Meadfoot) was brilliant. We also found the coop and the pub a short walk up the road great to have on the doorstep. One little gem we also tried was the Yum Sing Chines restaurant more or less next door. Overall we had a fab week in Torquay and wouldn't hesitate to book this accommodation again.

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