Guests say
The Terrace Suite in Devon offers a tranquil and picturesque setting with well-kept grounds and a mix of modern amenities in a historic building. Guests appreciate the clean and comfortable accommodation, the beautiful surroundings, and the peaceful atmosphere. While some guests encountered issues with maintenance and the location's narrow lanes, the positive experiences with the property's charm and the outdoor pool were frequently highlighted.
Most guests found the apartment clean and well-maintained, though a few noted areas where cleaning could be improved, such as corners and under cushions. The outdoor pool's cleanliness was questioned by some, affecting the score.
The property's remote and peaceful location is praised for its beauty, but the narrow access lanes and difficulty in finding the property have been a challenge for some guests. The proximity to nature and local attractions is appreciated.
Guests generally found the apartment comfortable, with a particularly comfy bed and well-appointed kitchen. Some issues with a radiator and a lumpy mattress were mentioned, but overall comfort levels were high.
The facilities, including pools and tennis courts, are highlights, but maintenance issues with the pools and in-room amenities like the TV and kitchen appliances have led to a mixed response. The historic charm adds to the facility's appeal.
There is insufficient information regarding the provision of gifts or special touches by the hosts to accurately assess thoughtfulness. No reviews explicitly mention gifts, so this score cannot be provided.
About this property
Resting on the charming outskirts of the quaint settlement of Blackawton in the South Hams district of Devon, this ground-floor terrace apartment offers elegant accommodation for a group of four. Terrace Suite is part of a group of apartments created within the wondrous manor house of Sheplegh Court, resting within its own luscious grounds and providing guests with the luxuries of an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and private sections of patio too. Come into your secluded spot and into the entrance hallway before finding your way to the living room/diner, a place of calm and relaxation for you to return to, enjoying views from the French doors of the sweeping communal lawns, with a light and bright interior to keep you refreshed as you sit on the armchairs or sofa. Next door is the kitchen which holds an electric oven and hob, so you can readily rustle up some delicious dishes, and not worry about the washing up with the aid of a dishwasher; find a helpful communal laundry room, which is great for those longer stays. High ceilings and original features like the charming window shutters remind you of the age of this vintage property, adding a characterful charm. In the evening head to your bedroom of choice; choose from the master king-size which benefits from an en-suite shower room, along with a pretty and coordinated interior decor, or the bunk room, which can be great for children or friends. Freshen up in the bathroom which holds a bath with a shower over, so you can have a speedy shower or a long soak, it's up to you! Sit out in the evening and take in the last moments of a summer day from the comfort of your patio area just outside of the living room/diner, with views over the gardens and pond, and the rolling fields beyond, it offers a tranquil spot. If you can tear yourself away from this South Hams haven and you have little ones, then make your first trip be to visit the exciting Woodlands Family Theme Park, where there are indoor and outdoor play areas, water rides, a zoo farm, and a falconry centre - plenty to keep everyone busy and entertained! The wondrous Blue Flag awarded beach of Blackpool Sands is under 5-miles away by car, offering a picturesque shingle beach in a sheltered bay thanks to the evergreens and pines behind it, stay here all day and grab something to eat at the Venus Beach Cafe. For a day of bustling atmosphere and scenic harbour and sea views, head to the town of Dartmouth, take walks along the River Dart, grab fish and chips by the harbour and explore the museums and galleries which tell the rich heritage of this picture-perfect setting. 3 Sheplegh Court will be a wonderful retreat for you and your loved ones in Devon.
Blackawton is a charming village resting in the South Hams district of Devon, taking its place between Totnes and Dartmouth, offering a prime location for touring this wonderful area. This vibrant community is usually a pit stop for those on their way down to Dartmouth, but it is well worth staying a little longer to explore this quaint settlement and the immediate area. It is home to an historic church with a rood screen, nearby to the Woodlands Leisure Park, and has a community general store and a pub providing all you need for a lovely holiday.
Accommodation
Ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x 3' bunk beds.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living room/diner.
Shared utility area
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, TV with DVD and FreeSat, WiFi, and a selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private patio with seating and communal gardens with lawn.
Outdoor swimming pool.
Games room with snooker table.
Tennis court.
Allocated parking space.
No pets.
Strictly No Smoking.
Shop and pub within 1.5 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hind
- Burgh Island
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
Reviews (20)
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Maaike
Nicely furnished, good facilities. Only things missing were hot running water in the kitchen and some dishwashing tablets to start our holiday. Pity the charging stations werenât functional yet. But the pool was great and the landscape spectacular. Enjoyed ourselves immensely
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Tony
Tired furniture; e.g. sticky arms on seats and mattress very soft and lumpy. Cleaning could be improved; e.g. dirt in corners of rooms, under cushions, and across the headboard, hair in bedding and towels, there was even a half-eaten biscuit on the floor under one of the chairs, broken hour glass in kids toy bucket and some essential kitchen utensils are past their best. Hot water tap in the kitchen has very low pressure and wasn't really usable - thankfully the kettle worked! Worth noting that both swimming pools were below expectation and clearly not regularly maintained - indoor pool had a dust film across the top and thicker layer of powder like dirt in the bottom and the outdoor pool had 2 dead frogs, a newt, slugs and leaves in it. DVD selection was thoughtful as network connection and TV signal was intermittent. It was helpful to have a large selection of local guide leaflets to review and sort through. Certainly advise any potential guests to look on google satellite view to find the exact location and review the surrounding roads, which are hilly, and some extremely narrow with limited passing places. If you want a quiet getaway surrounded by nature and away from technology, this is a lovely spot - you will see lots of birds including woodpecker, house martins, pheasant and buzzard, there are rabbits, squirrels and even potential to see deer. (Recommend either bringing supplies or getting a supermarket delivery booked on your first day to avoid the stress of navigating local roads unnecessarily).
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Kirsten
It was our sonâs first birthday on the Thursday so we envisioned playing in the pool all day as he is a true water baby and our older children also love the pool. We arrived to find the indoor pool out of use as the heater had broken so it was freezing cold. We called coast and country who informed us it wasnât due to be fixed until Feb! They told us the outdoor pool is fine to be used. We informed them it was filthy, green and full of slugs they told us that it was fine to go in and nobody would be coming to clean it. I wouldnât allow the children in it due to the filth but my partner went in. He found a newt, lots of algae and came out covered in slugs. He came down with a bacterial infection the next day requiring antibiotics which completely ruined the holiday to be honest. The property is very very remote and is atleast a 40 minute drive to get to anything decent for the children to do. There is a beach close by but it is shingle and not sand and is not safe for the kids to paddle but is very picturesque. Paignton was a good beach for the kids but is a 40 minute drive away. There are no takeaways you can order and no nearby places to eat that we could find. The roads in and out are really not great to drive and we couldnât safely walk on them with a pram so nearby walks were off the cards (we shouldâve planned and brought a baby carrier so we could walk off-road) We thought from the listing that there would be more nearby however that is our fault for not researching thoroughly. The remoteness wouldâve been fine had the pool been in order. The games room was also only for over 16s which we didnât realise upon booking. Our eldest child did enjoy the tennis court though. The grounds are truly stunning and the property itself was well equipped with board games and books for the children. It was well maintained inside and the views couldnât be faulted. The tv did not work and so we had to watch DVDs which wasnât a problem as there were lots of them to choose from and the kids quite liked the novelty of this. There is no phone signal which we didnât mind but could be a problem for others. The laundry room and sauna are all coin operated so bring coins should you wish to use these. I think this property would be great for a couple who could enjoy local walks and relaxing however, it was not right for our family due to the remoteness of the property and the very disappointing facilities. If you book do not book for the pool as we were so disappointed. We actually left one day early which was such a shame - we had all looked forward to this holiday for a long time and we left deflated.