Guests say
Guests are captivated by the stunning sea views and the property's prime location. The Gulls offers a comfortable stay with a well-equipped kitchen and multiple reception rooms. The heated pool and dog-friendly environment add to the appeal. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the local agent's responsive service enhances the experience.
The property generally meets cleanliness expectations, though some guests reported issues such as cobwebs and outdoor furniture needing attention. The interior cleanliness receives praise, but there are suggestions for more thorough cleaning, especially outdoors and in preparation for new arrivals.
The location is highly praised for its exceptional sea views and proximity to local attractions. Guests appreciate the quiet neighbourhood and the convenience of nearby pubs and restaurants. The steep terrain is noted, but it does not significantly detract from the overall positive reception of the location.
Overall, guests find the property comfortable, with special mentions of the quality bedding and spacious layout. Some guests suggest improvements such as additional loungers and better outdoor furniture to enhance comfort. The presence of a heated pool is a notable comfort feature.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and media options. However, maintenance issues like problematic dryers, outdoor showers, and garden furniture are recurring themes. Prompt responses from the local agent to address issues are appreciated, but there is room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
There is insufficient information regarding thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts to accurately assess this category. While some guests mention a lack of welcome information and local produce, there are no specific references to gifts being provided or expected.
About this property
An exceptional getaway awaits you at The Gulls, an outstanding detached property enjoying one of the most sought-after positions on the cliff tops of the South Hams district of Devon, offering a wonderful self-catering experience at any time of the year. With four spacious bedrooms, an immaculate interior design and its superb position on the coastline, this property is perfect for groups of families and friends to call home as they enjoy a coastal break to Devon, with the added luxury of an outdoor Plunge Pool to enjoy in the summer months. At the end of each day, look forward to returning to the warmth of the property and relaxing and unwinding within the sitting room, where the large windows affords breath-taking sea views and the plush seating arrangement invites you to kick back in front of the TV, with the electric fire setting a cosy ambiance. The adjoining snug room allows younger guests of the group to enjoy an evening of games brought from home or allows you to escape the excitement of the group to curl up on the sofa to delve into a good book. From here, take the staircase to the lower-ground-floor to reveal a well-equipped kitchen, boasting a contemporary design and all the quality appliances required to cater for yourselves, with the windows providing stunning sea views to admire, while dinner simmers on the Range hob. The dining room provides a social space for everyone to gather together, with the picture window providing uninterrupted sea views to enjoy as you tuck into a home-cooked dish or toast to a special occasion. Once the evening has drawn to a close, look forward to retiring to one of the four bedrooms, each one boasting good storage space, a refreshing ambiance and quality linens, promising that sleep will come easy at the end of an action-packed day. Discover the master suite on the first floor, featuring a plush Emperor size bed and a sumptuous L-shape sofa with a Smart TV, yet the most impressive feature is the jaw dropping view of the Devonshire coastline and beyond. Bedroom two comprises of a twin bedroom and is served by a shower room, whilst on the ground floor there is a double bedroom and another super-king-size bedroom with zip/link features, offering a flexible sleeping arrangement to suit the needs of your party make up. Continuing to impress is the garden area, where you and your loved ones can look forward to a spot of alfresco dining upon the raised terrace or taking a dip into the plunge pool, where the stunning sea views continue to captivate. Better acquaint yourself with your surroundings by taking a stroll into the centre of Stoke Fleming, where you will find an array of amenities, including a pub, a restaurant, a café and a Post Office with a shop, where you can pick up all the essentials. From the property, the award-winning beach at Blackpool Sands is just a mere stone’s throw away, where you can try your hand at one of the watersports or you could explore the coastline further by walking the magnificent South West Coast Path passing in either direction. The Dart Valley Trail is another great walking opportunity, offering the best of Devon’s coast and countryside, whilst the town of Darmouth is also nearby, offering a lovely leisurely afternoon of exploring and visiting the 14th century castle with views over the River Dart Estuary and Bayard's Cove Fort, as well as museums and art galleries to meander. Further afield are the famous seaside resorts of Paignton and Torquay, home to even more family-friend attractions and Salcombe on the Kingsbridge Estuary is a charming spot with beaches and the National Trust property of Overbeck’s to visit. With so much to see and do, a stay at The Gulls promises to be an outstanding getaway.
Nestled within the South Hams district of Devon is the small village of Stoke Fleming, offering an idyllic base for exploring both coast and countryside of Devon. The village rests on the shores of Start Bay and plays host to an array of amenities, including a Post Office with a village shop where you can gather all of your self-catered necessities, as well as two pubs to choose from. Close by is Dartmouth, or you could travel further along the coast to Paignton and Torquay.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x Emperor size bed with sitting area and TV, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size bed (zip/link beds, can be made into twins on request), 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor bathroom room with walk-in shower, separate bath, basin and WC.
Lower-ground-floor kitchen.
Lower-ground-floor utility and cloakroom.
Lower-ground-floor dining room with electric fire.
Sitting room with electric fire.
Snug
Oil central heating with 2 x electric fire.
Electric Range cooker, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for two cars.
Raised decked terrace with table and chairs and lower terrace laid with lawn area and further decked terrace.
Outdoor heated Plunge Pool is available from Easter till October half-term.
Strictly No Smoking.
One well behaved dog permitted.
Shop and pub 0.3 miles.
Note: Children will have to be supervised when using the Plunge pool and lower garden area.
Nearby points of interest
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hind
- Burgh Island
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
Reviews (20)
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Brett
Unfortunately the property had a lot of cob webs that were visible and hadnât been cleaned properly. The outdoor area was very unkept I had to brush up before I let the children outside around the side by the kitchen window was completely filthy the windows all needed a good clean. We cut our stay short due to our child getting there foot caught in the decking which is rotten and it cut her foot, the lower decking area you walk on it and it just bounces which is very unsafe. Considering the property was £5000 for a week I would have expected the basics of a clean cared for property not to have to clean and be concerned about the external areas. The shower on the first floor doesnât drain and water backs up so you have to turn it off mid shower to allow it to drain, the sofas are very marked and stained, This place could be completely amazing with some care and attention
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Tim
We found it to be faultlessly clean and well maintained. We had a lovely stay
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Anne
I had to clean the outdoor seating and table off as was covered in cobwebs and seagull poo. The glass that surrounds the terrace and the windows were dirty and covered in seagull poo. It could have done with a good clean. The pool was freezing when we got there and I did ring the local office and spoke to a young lady and was told I would get a call back but never did. Once it heated up it was lovely and we used it everyday as the weather was good. I did phone the office on Monday as we had a problem with the oven. I spoke to a very nice person called Mike who was very helpful and maintenance came out with a couple hours. The trip switch kept going when the tumble dryer was on. We were also asked to not put any rubbish out until the night before we left but you canât be expected to keep rubbish in doors all week. I also think that mattress and pillow protectors should be changed each week as we were asked to leave them on and when stripping the beds they were not very clean. Parking should be stated as two small parking spaces. The Green Dragon in the village is excellent and a 10 minute walk for an able bodied person but we had to use car as the walk is very steep.