Felt like a lovely family home, just perfect to share and enjoy time together in Shaldon

Great location

property was very dated and needed extremely good clean, loads of old and half broken decor and cluttered with not needed items that can easily break. loads and loads of dust

The property was close to the beach and a lovely restaurant. It was comfortable and clean and the kitchen was well equipped.

The parking is quite awkward and getting to the property was a bit of a mission. The quilt was very lightweight and we were quite cold at night. The second double bedroom is in the loft and not easy to get to when you are of a certain age!

We loved the location, in the colourful, quiet (except for the odd gull!) village streets, set just back from the main river/sea side street. The beach, excellent village store, fish and chip shop, 2 lovely cafes and 2 good pubs all a very short walk away. Only a little further to walk (but well worth it) are a 3rd pub with stunning views and the small zoo. Shaldon is a beautiful place and so peaceful thanks to the minimal traffic. The cottage is also very handy for the delightful passenger ferry ride to the neighbouring town of Teignmouth, with all its amenities (lido, shops, mini golf, amusements, restaurants etc). The cottage is charming and full of character. The furnishings are comfortable and there are interesting features and decor that make it feel like a seaside home from home. Kitchen and bathrooms are modern and excellent. There is a small outdoor seated area out front which is very sunny and overlooks flowers. There is also a first floor deck to the rear which is spacious, light and has plenty of room for outdoor eating and BBQing. The lounge was spacious with 2 good large leather sofas and the beds were comfy.

We loved it just as it was. To be balanced: some people might consider it disadvantageous that finding street parking can be a challenge. However in my opinion, the low volume and turnover of traffic are very much part of the village’s charm and in any case there is a huge car park an easy enough and beautiful walk away. The ladder style staircase to the bedroom on the upper of the 3 floors might be unsuitable for someone without good mobility. But since there is normal access to another 2 bedrooms and bathroom this is unlikely to be an issue for a family/group as a whole.

Great location! House was spacious and clean. Had everything you would need to enjoy a week in Shaldon. Carole was very friendly and informative! So thank you !

The location, the owner was very friendly and very helpful. We would love to go again.

The top shower could have been a bit more powerful.

The location, the comfort of the cottage, ease of getting the keys and host was great.

Parking was a challenge, but the cottage is so nice we worth it

The cottage is in an excellent location, spacious lounge and well equipped kitchen. It also has a nice balcony with a table and chairs to sit outside with a gas barbecue.

Parking is restricted and streets are narrow

Location is great. Walking distance to the beach, pubs and a local shop.

No car park space.

The cottage was perfect. Location was close to seafront and situated in private courtyard. The house itself is full of character with a modern twist. It’s fully equipped, clean and very spacious, offering plenty of room for 8 guests. Adults and kids all loved it! Great communication from hosts who were at the end of the phone if we needed anything. Definitely worth another visit. Great stay!

Perfect location..... Beach 100 yards away with somewhere excellent for breakfast and lots of little pubs just as close. Full kitchen appliances and very clean cottage on 3 floors with a roof terrace... Excellent for meals outside if weather good. Also has a lovely fire place when a bit colder

Parking can be challenging but it is set in a 17th century fish village so goes with the territory. We were parked right outside the cottage 80% of the time. There's lots of parking nearby tho

The location of the property is great - close to restaurants/cafes, the beach, the ferry etc but also quite quiet. The roads are v narrow so we found it easiest to drop off our stuff and park at the main car park by the zoo (5 min walk and £8 for 2 days) - rather than struggle getting parked each time. There was plenty of hot water and the bedding and towels were clean.

Having read a few negative comments about the cleanliness of the property last year - prior to our arrival we asked the owner to ensure the cottage would be properly cleaned (something we would usually expect, but extra important given the current COVID situation). We were ensured the property would be thoroughly cleaned before our arrival. We were therefore shocked by the condition of the property - in particular the kitchen. Dirty, wet, smelly washing had been left in the washing machine, various food items had been left in the freezer. There were light fittings hanging out of the ceiling, the sink plug hole was dirty, as was the kettle, the fridge, the surfaces... the list goes on. In our bedroom there was talc powder (well that’s what it looked like) in the dark carpet and down the valence, a hole in the wardrobe door, coat hooks falling off the door, the venetian blinds in most rooms were filthy... On the upstairs terrace the metal furniture was flaking and peeling and there were no cushions (that we could find) so it made sitting on the chairs uncomfortable. The BBQ was covered in rust and no gas bottle (not that we would have used it given its condition). The deck itself hadn’t been swept in a long while and needed some tlc. The control knob in the upstairs shower was broken so the flow couldn’t be adjusted, plug socket didn’t work, light switches were dirty - the overall standard of the property was sub-optimal. As a result of this we ate all of our meals out as we didn’t feel comfortable using the kitchen. During our stay, we mentioned our disappointment and concerns to the owner who said she was sorry, would speak to the cleaners and wished us well. It will take more than a couple of hours cleaning to get this property up to scratch.