Guests say
Hillcroft Cottage in Teignmouth, Devon, is praised for its cleanliness, stylish decor, and prime location close to the beach and local amenities. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings and well-equipped kitchen, though some mention steep stairs and parking challenges. The cottage's thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, are noted and appreciated.
The majority of guests report the cottage as spotlessly clean, with particular praise for the clean bedding and towels. However, one review mentioned a kitchen cleanliness issue, slightly impacting the overall high score.
The location is highly regarded due to its proximity to the beach, shops, and local attractions. However, parking difficulties and narrow streets are mentioned, which slightly detract from the perfect score.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, but some have reported issues with steep stairs and the lack of an outside sitting area, which affects the comfort level for some visitors.
The cottage is well-furnished and the kitchen is well-stocked, according to reviews. However, there are comments about the need for maintenance, such as fixing blinds and adding kitchen utensils, which suggests room for improvement.
While guests have mentioned welcome gifts, which indicate thoughtfulness, there is not enough consistent information about other thoughtful touches throughout the stay to accurately score this category.
About this property
Teignmouth 1.4 miles. Discovered in the thriving seaside village of Shaldon, is this revamped terraced cottage, which sits on a narrow lane heading straight towards the glorious sea and beaches. Originally a 200-year-old fisherman's cottage, Hillcroft Cottage holds a lot of character, perfect for a small family looking to explore the beaches of Devon. Start your holiday right as you enter the refined open-plan living room with a kitchen space and dining area, making use of the Nespresso machine at breakfast time. Spend an evening cuddled on the plush sofas as you watch a family film on the Smart TV whilst the woodburning fire warms you up on a frosty winters night. Rustle up a delicious evening meal in the kitchen area before a quiet night in with your loved ones, there's even a dishwasher if you don't fancy cleaning up. The winding narrow stairs, equipped with handrails, guide you up to the first floor where you'll find a generous master bedroom fitted with a king-size bed, choose between a waterfall or hand-held shower to wake you up in the morning in the luxurious bathroom. Up another set of winding narrow stairs is the twin room, which partly overlooks the sea. Grab some local delicacies from the nearby shop or stroll over to the selection of pubs and cafés, all within a short stroll of the property. Shaldon beach is located at the mouth of the River Teign where there's a variety of stunning walks and a number of watersporting activities including fishing, swimming, canoeing, sailing, and rowing. Less than a mile from the cottage is the spellbinding Homeyard's Botanical Gardens, a perfect place to experience the breath-taking views of Teignmouth and explore the castle. If you're lucky enough to secure this gem in August, you'll be able to spectate the The Annual Shaldon Regatta, a 200-year-old tradition based on the river beach along Marine Parade. Food lovers can fill up their boots at the Taste of the Teign food and drink trail, a self-guided route journeying Teign's culinary discoveries. Visit the seaside town Torquay, a popular tourist attraction for coastal lovers, and birthplace of the late novelist, Agatha Christie, you can even walk the Agatha Christie mile, a walking tour of murder scenes from her novels. Situated in the heart of Devon, Hillcroft Cottage is a stylish yet traditional cottage, a spectacular base for a thrilling UK seaside getaway.
The Regency village of Shaldon sits on the opposite bank of the town of Teignmouth in South Devon, and its coastal location hosts many tourists all year round. The seaside village is home to a range of shops, pubs, restaurants and tea rooms, with tourist attractions including a small zoo, Shaldon Botanical Gardens and Shaldon Approach Golf Club. The seaside town of Torquay is just under four miles away, known for its beaches.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x second-floor twin.
Bathroom with shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove (logs not provided and available within the village.
Gas oven and 5-ring hob, Nespresso machine, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV, and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
On-street parking; first come, first served.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub within 0.1 miles.
Note: No infants under the age of two.
Note: Property is a 250 year old cottage therefore there are limited head heights in places.
Note: The property is not suitable for people of limited mobility.
Nearby points of interest
- Shaldon Beach
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Torquay Museum
- House of Marbles
- Powderham Castle
- Golden Hind
- Dartmouth Castle
Reviews (24)
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Laraine
Situated very close to the beach and all amenities. The beds and pillows gave us wonderful nights sleep. We had a super holiday. Thank you for letting us share your lovely cottage.
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Charlotte
The decor was stunning and it was a lovely place to relax in. We will definitely book it again. Location is perfect with children. Thanks Charlotte & Family xx
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Joanna
Put rubbish out on Fridays for private company to collect - not picked up. No instructions re: bed linens/ towels when checking out. Kitchen - dirty. Fridge was dirty inside, kettle and toaster, actually everything in kitchen had a film of grime covering it. Old food ( peas) on counter when we arrived. Enough to put me off cooking there, and eating off plates/cutlery until had been put through the dishwasher. I did contact Sykes about this and have photos to back up my claims. One tea towel for 2 week stay! No bin liners. There are far better, and more organised, places to stay in Shaldon. Bathroom and bedrooms were clean, including bedding and towels. Location is great. Stairs barely wide enough to get a suitcase up. Skimpy on supplies left eg. 2 toilet rolls. Overall I got the impression the owners are cheap on the little things, and they need to change their cleaning company asap. Personally I would not return. Lots of other choices out there.