Guests say
Lower Court House in Salcombe is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and high standard of finish. Its central location is ideal for enjoying the town, though the hill and steps may challenge some. Guests appreciate the warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a particular fondness for the airy living room. Some concerns were raised about the lack of outdoor space, certain amenities, and the comfort of the sofa.
The property is generally described as clean, with one instance of a delayed cleaning service on arrival. The overall impression is of a well-maintained space.
The central location is highly praised for its convenience, though accessibility may be an issue for some due to the hill and steps. No outdoor space for morning coffee is noted.
The property is considered spacious and welcoming. However, some guests found the sofa uncomfortable and had issues with the windows not opening, which affected their comfort.
Guests are pleased with the overall standard but have mentioned the lack of a microwave, coffee machine, smart TV, and hairdryer. The electric hob's functionality and the small fridge size were also concerns.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Nestled within the exciting town centre of Salcombe is Lower Court House, a beautiful duplex apartment split across the ground floor and lower ground floor, perfect for a seaside family retreat. This delightful cottage is accessed down several steep steps to the ground floor entrance, welcomed immediately by an attractive shower room, while also on this floor you will find a twin bedroom, ideal for two children. Spend an evening of relaxation in the beautifully decorated open-plan living area; prepare a delicious group meal in the well-equipped kitchen, letting the chef of the group show off their skills with the contemporary amenities, before heading over to the formal dining seating for a sociable evening dinner, catching up with loved ones over good food and drink. Unwind on the large corner sofa as you decide which film to watch on the wall-mounted TV, delighting in the stylish and welcoming ambiance the room provides. Make your way down to the lower ground floor to find three more charming bedrooms, a modest single with its own truckle bed underneath, and two intimate king-size rooms with trendy features, stonewalling and an airy feel. Sink into the roll top bath as the hot water relaxes your muscles in the bathroom, a quirky room with sloping ceilings and a separate walk-in shower. Lower Court House is a homely retreat, ideal for an exciting seaside adventure to Salcombe.
The seaside resort of Salcombe is home to two sandy beaches, a National Trust property, watersports activities, and a large choice of shops, seafront restaurants, cafés and pubs within the landscape of the South Devon aonb. The South West Coast Path is a popular attraction in walking distance, as well as a boat trip over to Snapes Point and East Portlemouth, or the exciting town of Kingsbridge resting above.
Accommodation
Duplex apartment.
Four bedrooms: 2 x lower-ground-floor king-size, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x lower-ground-floor single with truckle bed.
Lower-ground-floor bathroom with roll top bath, separate walk in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating and Gas Heater with wood burner effect.
Electric oven and halogen hob, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, WiFi.
Parking pass for one car is provided - for the long stay car park in Salcombe unallocated first come basis (subject to restrictions).
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Strictly No Smoking.
Shop, pub and beach 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- South Sands Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Burgh Island
- Dartmouth Castle
Reviews (7)
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Christine
E. both the hob and the clothes drier were broken when we arrived, although the hob was replaced during the week we were there and we received a small reimbursement for the inconvenience it caused. The general maintenance of the property was poor. For example, the front door hinges were rusty making the door stiff to open and noisy (we oiled the hinges); the gate at the top of the steps wouldn't open because of overgrown ivy making it dangerous to carry bags and receive food deliveries down the steps (we cut back the ivy); the fridge bulb was broken (we replaced it) and the fridge portion froze at the rear affecting the food; the benches for the dining table had loose and missing bolts making them rock and squeak when you sat on them and would have eventually collapsed (we tightened the bolts that were there). We also found that the property wasn't suitable for seven adults for two main reasons (i) the upper twin room had no storage for clothes and very limited room for suitcases and (ii) the fridge was too small to accommodate the fresh food required when eating evening meals in the property. We hope this constructive feedback helps and please let us know if you have any questions or comments.
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Angela
It proved impossible to get through to Coast and Country or Sykes via telephone so we walked to the Island Street office. Staff were very apologetic and the property was cleaned by 6pm. We were however, pleasantly surprised by the decor and upstairs bathroom on arrival as it appears the on line photos have not been updated for several years. We were however disappointed with the level of equipment in the property. The glasses and crockery selection was poor for 7 people and there was no coffee machine, cafetière, microwave or even a hairdryer in any of the 4 bedrooms. We were also disappointed with the lack of a smart tv or bluetooth speaker. It didn't meet our expectations of a Sykes/C&C 5 star property that we have stayed in previously
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Jeannette
Clean, spacious, warm and welcoming, so we had a lovey blend of walks, meals out and then all on the couch for movies at the cottage. We were so lucky to have glorious weather mid Sept and the only thing we did miss was an outside space to sit and have a coffee in the morning (though there are plenty around the harbour). Many reviews mention the hill to the cottage and also the steps down the the main door. We agree that for people with small children, or anyone with walking difficulties this could be an issue. But we loved it - it was amazing for us!