Guests say
Upper Marcam House in Salcombe offers stunning harbour views and a prime location for exploring the town. While some guests found the property a little dated, the clean, spacious balcony and the house's position were highly praised. Issues with cleanliness and maintenance were noted, but the overall experience was deemed good by several visitors.
Cleanliness concerns were raised, including uncleaned areas upon arrival, rodent faeces, and dirty decking. These issues suggest a need for better cleaning practices.
The property's location is highly praised for its elevated position with excellent views of the harbour and proximity to the town centre, despite parking challenges.
Comfort received mixed reviews, with some guests finding the mattresses hard and the property tired, while others had a delightful stay.
Facilities and maintenance issues were noted, including a missing dishwasher, loose decking, and a problematic front door lock. The need for updates and repairs is evident.
There is no mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Upper Marcam House is a spacious three-storey apartment in the popular sailing town of Salcombe. Located on Church Street, the property has superb views of the famous estuary - it has been designed to a very high standard and occupies an enviable position for a family holiday.
On the second floor is a large open-plan living / dining / kitchen area with two large sofas, TV and DVD player, a fully-fitted kitchen with electric cooker, microwave, fridge and freezer. There are full-width sliding patio doors which lead onto a substantial balcony with a barbecue and outdoor furniture.
On the first floor are three bedrooms, the first is a 4’6” double with TV and estuary views, the second is a twin and the third is a single with estuary views. There is a bathroom on the first floor with a bath, shower (over), w.c, hand basin and shaver point. Additional cloakroom provides a w.c. On the ground floor with a utility / shower room with a shower cubicle, sink, washer / dryer and storage facilities. Wi-Fi available. Accepts one well-behaved dog. Please note: all bed linen and bath towels are provided however tenants will have to bring their own beach towels.
Whether you are looking for a central base for a family holiday, within easy reach of Salcombe’s beaches, or perhaps a property for a get together with friends, to explore the nearby South West Coast Path, Upper Marcam House provides very comfortable accommodation.
Salcombe is a popular destination for watersports enthusiasts, walkers and families looking for a holiday by the sea. There are several pretty beaches within a short distance, including North Sands and South Sands, plus the coves East Portlemouth on the opposite side of the estuary, just a short passenger ferry ride away. Also on your doorstep is the National Trust property Overbeck’s where you can wander through the subtropical gardens. Why not have a more adventurous day and try out the watersports available on the estuary including surfing, coasteering, kayaking or a more leisurely boat trip? Whilst staying in Salcombe, take advantage of the locally sourced seafood which is served in many of the restaurants, pubs, cafés and delicatessens. The southern tip of Devon provides some spectacular scenery and picturesque vistas with a number of sandy beaches, lovely villages with thatched cottages and some fantastic opportunities for walking on the South West Coast path.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin and 1x single.
Family bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, hand basin, w.c and shaver point.
Cloakroom and shower room/utility.
Substantial balcony.
Gas fired central heating.
Fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, oven, hob,
microwave, toaster, kettle.
TV, DVD, Music system.
Wifi available.
Balcony from lounge, with BBQ, table and chairs.
Bed linen and bath towels supplied.
Strictly No Smoking
Nearby points of interest
- South Sands Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Burgh Island
- Dartmouth Castle
Reviews (9)
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Emma
Much bigger than the pictures. Very comfortable kitchen/sittingroom. Definitely worth a stay.
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Rob
The front door lock is slightly off, meaning that you have to wiggle it quite a lot to get lucky and open - on one entry this took nearly 10 minutes of trying, resulting in a neighbour coming to check if everything was ok.
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Tim
Place is very tired which is a shame because it has so much potential. Needs comfortable outside seating & a softer double bed mattress.