Holiday Cottages with Swimming Pools

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Gillian - Verified booking

  We would not rate this property as a 4 star, we have stayed in 2 star properties with other companies that were of a far superior quality.

  It definitely was not worth the £1237 we paid for the week. The property had single glazed windows throughout which, consequently were covered with water on the inside each morning. It was musty and damp with mould on the walls in the bedrooms, which we tried to clean this off as best we could. It was totally unacceptable to advertise this property as a 4 star rating and disingenuous if you were aware of the true presentation of the internal condition of this property. The window sills were dirty and had not been cleaned. The toilet seat in the first bathroom was loose and we tried to sort that out without success. The water in the second bathroom ran a dirty yellow colour. The top drawer in the kitchen was broken. We did draw these to the attention of the lady in the shop and all she said was they were looking for new cleaners, which was not helpful to us. You also stated that there was a welcome pack, there wasn't one on arrival. We asked the lady in the on site shop about it, she did then give us bread, coffee and teabags but we had already made a trip to a different shop to get the essentials. There were no bin bags either which we have always been provided in every cottage we have booked. We would recommend that you visit the property and inspect it without giving notice, you may then want to consider what star rating it should really have - we would suggest no more than a 2 (and that is being generous) On the plus side the kitchen was well equipped, the bedding was clean and the pool was the saving grace of the property. There are also plenty of good walks close by. We would be grateful if you could contact us directly to discuss a refund.

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• Sue - Verified booking

  We arrived slightly early and the cottage was ready.

  .. we felt extremely comfortable with the cottage and everything was spotless. The beds were comfortable and we had towels laid out at the bottom of each bed. The kitchen is well equipped and I really would struggle to say what it didn't have... We made use of the barbeque and bought kindle although they do keep plenty of stock on site and have a honesty box..great idea. Unfortunately we didn't use the pool but as we stayed during Covid we thought it best not to. It is extremely quiet and very peaceful in the surrounding area and great to go off and explore..there is a shop on site for supplies and on Saturday we had a pizza van turn up selling freshly baked pizzas...tasted good too. You need a car to go further afield and we parked up at Lakeside (about 7mins in car) to board the boat over to Bowness which is well worth a visit. As this was a family get together we really enjoyed our time here and would stay again in a heartbeat... we had no issues therefore we didn't need to contact anyone. Plenty of spaces to park the cars... The cottage was very large and as we were a party of 8 people we all felt we had plenty of space.. There is also a gym on site but again we didn't use it.

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• Fiona - Verified booking

  We were told Milk would be bough fresh from the farm shop 3 times a week on a Monday Wednesday and Friday.

  Having arrives on the Tuesday afternoon we didn't go and get milk as though this was a lovely idea and would have fresh milk in the morning - this never came nor was it delivered on the Friday. So when everyone wanted their coffee and breakfast Wednesday we had to do a 30 min round trip to start the day - very disappointing. There was also not enough serving equipment in the property. I have rented many houses like this in the lakes and else where and for a place that sleeps 8 there was no service plates / bowls and dishes for dinner. The whole point of hiring the house was so we didn't have to go out for dinner and this didn't make it easy. Also anywhere I have rented has always had the basic condiments in either built up from people before or supplied by the owners, again this was not included making the basics difficult - stuff like ketchup / herbs / Welcome pack. Other then the above the place is lovely, the water didn't work for a while but this was fixed quickly, it is a very sociable property but yet we all felt we had our own room and space.

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• The Finest Stays Team - Verified booking

  Our stay at Sandhills was a breath of fresh, sea-salted air. Perched above the curve of beautiful North Sands, the terraces offered a front-row seat to Salcombe’s ever-changing seascape - skies stretching wide, waves rolling in slow rhythm, and the kind of views that invite you to pause and take it all in. Mornings began with early swims in the clear, calm bay, followed by barefoot strolls to The Winking Prawn for coffee and breakfast — salty hair, sandy toes, and the gentle joy of seaside living. Back at the house, light-filled interiors made unwinding effortless, but it was the outdoor spaces that truly stole our hearts. Lazy afternoons turned to golden evenings around the firepit, wrapped in blankets, watching the stars emerge above the sea. It was the perfect spot to gather, to chat, to simply be. Sandhills offered us a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and soak in the best of the coast. We left recharged, restored, and already longing to return.

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• Lizbeth - Verified booking

  Party of 7 adults and 1 shihpoo stayed at Bassicks cottage.

  We absolutely loved our stay. Location and grounds were fantastic. Accommodation was clean and facilities were great. The corner shop was great to have so nearby and the lady serving was friendly and helpful. We made use of the swimming pool and even managed to fit in a bit of table tennis. It was lovely to walk around the estate and we were lucky with the weather to be able to sit outdoors in the evening. There was a bbq available to use if we wanted to. Plenty of activities nearby like kayaking, boat rides, cycling, etc. We didn’t want to leave! The only negative was Wi-Fi signal wasn’t the strongest but why would you want to be on your phone all the time in such beautiful settings?! We all definitely want to come back including the Shihpoo.

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