Guests say
The Keel Row in Salcombe offers stunning views and is well-equipped, providing a comfortable stay for most guests. While some have noted issues with maintenance and noise, the property's charm, character, and location are frequently praised. The staff at Coast and Country Cottages are commended for their politeness and understanding.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, though there were isolated complaints about cleanliness and damp smells, particularly in the hallway and second bedroom.
The property boasts fantastic views and is close to Salcombe's main attractions. However, the steep hill location may be challenging for some guests, and the proximity to town is misleading for those with mobility issues.
Guests generally found the property comfortable, with ample seating and well-equipped living spaces. Some guests, however, reported issues with pillows and noise from other occupants, which affected their comfort.
The property is praised for being well-equipped, but several guests experienced maintenance issues such as problems with hot water, a leaky conservatory, and sewerage smells. These issues were significant enough to impact the overall experience.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Resting in an elevated position above the spectacular Salcombe Estuary, with views towards Small’s Cove, Mill Bay and to the open sea, is this lovely apartment, The Keel Row, part of Propeller House. Just a short stroll away from the action of Salcombe's centre, this delightful abode offers a group of up to six a superb holiday home in Salcombe, Devon. Park up in the two allocated parking spaces before venturing up the steps to your home-from-home, stopping to admire your idyllic surroundings and unrivalled views before discovering the beauty from within the property. Find the twin bedroom to your left while the master king-size bedroom sits on the right, hosting its own en-suite shower room, and each room boasting comfortable furnishings and linens for the perfect self-catering stay. The master bedroom offers beautiful views from its access onto the terrace, where you can sit out and enjoy your morning coffee in serenity. The property also has a family bathroom where you can take a warm, relaxing soak after a day in the salty sea, before unwinding amidst the warmth of the electric fire in the more traditionally-styled sitting room, also boasting a double sofa bed to allow for two more small guests to join you on your travels. Leading on from the sitting room is the sunny conservatory where you can sit back and enjoy a good book and the stunning views, before venturing into the kitchen/diner to prepare a hearty meal for your loved ones, a good range of appliances to assist you, with plenty of room for little helpers to get involved at the dining table too. When you can tear yourself away from this beautiful base, gather your wetsuits from the rear courtyard and head out for a day of adventure; follow the road into Salcombe's centre to be met by a host of enticing attractions and amenities, with plenty of pubs, cafés and restaurants where you can enjoy a celebratory dinner and even sample some fresh seafood, as well as a scatter of stores to pick up some snacks for a picnic on the beach. Discover the rich history of the area and the Salcombe Maritime Museum, before visiting the two beautiful beaches in the area, North Sands and South Sands, with plenty of opportunities for paddling and sandcastle building, as well as a range of watersports available for those feeling more adventurous including paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, surfing and much more, while a more relaxed voyage can be encountered on a ferry ride from Whitestrand to South Sands. Explore the National Trust wonder of Overbeck's, the 1913 Edwardian-style home of inventor Otto Overbeck, here you can find stunning subtropical gardens to explore, and quirky art and history collections to discover; it's well-worth the visit. The National Trust owned South Milton Sands is also just a scenic drive away; home to the iconic Thurlestone Rock archway, golden sands, rockpools and plenty more, it's a true marvel awaiting to be discovered. In reach of Bantham, Dartmouth and even Plymouth too, there's no better choice than The Keel Row for your coastal escape to Devon.
Salcombe is a charming coastal town in Devon, popular with walkers and families all-year-round for its scenic surroundings and abundance of activities. There are two beaches in Salcombe North Sands and South Sands where you can try your hand at watersports, as well as the National Trust's Overbeck's being a particular wonder. The town hosts a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants, while Hope Cove and Bantham are well-worth exploring too.
Accommodation
Elevated ground-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with electric fire and sofa bed.
Two designated off-road parking spaces.
Charcoal BBQ available (fuel not provided).
Conservatory with spectacular views
Gas central heating and electric fire.
Range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Sofabed linen on request.
Terrace with furniture and barbecue, glorious views of the estuary, creek, and out to sea.
Conservatory with stunning views.
Small rear courtyard.
Sorry, no pets.
Strictly No Smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Children to be supervised on the terrace at all times.
Note: There is a flight of steps to access to this property, which may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
The use of candles is strictly prohibited.
Strictly no stag/hen or similar bookings.
Nearby points of interest
- South Sands Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Burgh Island
- Dartmouth Castle
Reviews (12)
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David
Had to open doors and windows on arrival for an hour to air. Noise from apartment above. Sacks of smelly rubbish left in and on top of bin outside back door. Contacted local Sykes office for this to be removed, but still there when we left at the end of the week. Surprised and disappointed that no waste separation or recycling bins provided, especially as neighbouring properties had them in abundance. No guest comments book provided. . Positive:- Good location. Well equipped kitchen (excepf for no microwave utensils) Spacious
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Paula
The apartment was very well equipped and the views just fabulous. However, there were some negative points. It was advertised as being a short stroll from the centre of town which we thought was perfect for us. It was a very short stroll but the walk back was very hard work. My husband and I are in our sixties. Serious gym goers as well as golf and tennis players. Even the teenagers we were with struggled. We would defo not have booked this accommodation if we had known this. We spent an extra £60 on parking whilst we were there. There is a serious issue with soundproofing at the apartment. We could her people talking, moving around, what television programme they were watching. We even heard them in the loo ! ( and worst but best not go into that other than our teenagers found it embarrassing) We also have a holiday home ourself that we rent out, we have always thought that a good nights sleep is paramount and pride ourselves that we have never had any complaints . The pillows at the apartment were just dreadfull, hard and bulky. I did complain and asked for them to be replaced. We got just the one pillow. Not good enough.
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Janet
It was clean, comfortable, very well equipped with plenty more than the 4 of everything that we have encountered in other properties. There was plenty of seating both inside and out. We loved the charm of the slightly dated family house, with many original features. It had real character. It hasn`t had the holiday home makeover that so many places have had. We could have spent most of the week just looking at the view! There was occasionally a slight smell from the en-suite which we had read about in a previous review. As those people did, we just used the bathroom and informed the office on leaving. The occupants in the flat above need to be advised that sound carries down. Putting simple felt discs on the kitchen chairs would help a great deal to cushion the sound of them as they are moved across the floor.