Shipwrights Cottage on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 418 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Salcombe, England

North Sands11 min walk
Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk2 min drive
South Sands9 min drive
Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

The location is in the heart of Salcombe town with its bustle of shops, restaurants, cafes and vibrant atmosphere. The beaches can be viewed opposite from the cottage windows. The Harbour is of great interest teaming with boats; sailing races can be seen from the cottage which is situated on the start line of the Yacht Club. Walking on the cliff tops and the coastal path is delightful, especially along estuaries such as Ernemouth at low tide. There are more lovely beaches, namely, Bigbury, Bantham, Milton beach, Soar Mill and Thurleston, to explore nearby. Dartmouth too is not far away to visit. Golf courses are excellent in the area. The accommodation consists of two double bedrooms, with en-suite facilities, a lounge and a galley kitchen. The scene from the cottage windows changes every minute and is a delight to spend time just watching the world go by. There is no parking at the cottage but spaces can be found in the roads around or there is a car park about eight minutes away. A map is provided. There is a newly opened Spa at the Salcombe Harbour Hotel just along the road.

Property manager

Anne Hereward

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Families welcome, beware of stairs

Events

No events allowed

Large parties not suitable

Pets

No pets allowed

There is no garden

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Large parties not suitable

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Salcombe

Located in Salcombe, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Burgh Island and Blackpool Sands. Travelling with kids? Consider Salcombe Maritime Museum and Sea N Shore. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

Salcombe, England

What's nearby

Salcombe Tourist Information Centre - 8 min walk
North Sands - 11 min walk
Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk - 2 min drive
South Sands - 9 min drive
Gara Rock Beach - 53 min drive

Getting around

Totnes Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Ring 'O' Bells - 9 min drive
Fortescue Inn - 8 min walk
The Crabshell Inn - 10 min drive
The Winking Prawn - 13 min walk
Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Shipwrights Cottage on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Shipwrights Cottage on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shipwrights Cottage on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shipwrights Cottage on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shipwrights Cottage on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary located?

This family-friendly Salcombe cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Salcombe Tourist Information Centre, Sea N Shore and Salcombe Maritime Museum. Fisherman's Cove and Small's Cove are also within 1 mile (2 km).

8.4

Very good

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

4 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A restful relaxing holiday.

Excellent 3 level property, well equipped with everything one would need for a holiday, good views looking over the estuary. It would have benefitted from having 2 keys, to allow guests to do different activities

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Trevor D.

18 September 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Cosy cottage with everything you need for a base to explore the stunning surroundings.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ananda P., Marlborough, Wiltshire

19 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Salcombe sea and sand ☀️

We visit Salcombe every year but sadly my husband died in a January so this was our first visit on a smaller scale. My daughter and myself arrived at the holiday home after a long drive - it is perfectly placed and really cosy with views over the estuary. It was just the perfect break we needed. The weather was very mixed, sunny, windy and wild and raining - we loved it all and so nice to know we had a lovely warm home to go back to, I don’t want to say too many nice things as I won’t be able to book it again due to it being fully booked! Just to say, we definitely hope to visit again and ... thank you for a lovely stay 😊

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

15 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Escape to Salcombe

After a year of Covid, we found the picture postcard beauty of Salcombe the tonic we needed. After a long journey, we arrived at shipwrights full of optimism but some uncertainty. The cottage was brilliant, as perfect as the resort, and just what we expected and more. Family came to stay with us and all were blown away. The cottage has all the amenities of the 21st century, while retaining lots of the rustic charms you expect of a period property. We are already thinking of returning to Salcombe and would happily book Shipwrights again. RJ

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Colin R., Halifax, Nova Scotia,Canada

20 October 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not clean

Lovely small cottage, centrally positioned in Salcombe and very good for travelling around South Devon. Superb views from all around and from the cottage. Problem was cleanliness, the whole of the cottage needed a very good clean, probably take 2/3 days to thoroughly clean it. Washer did not work for 5 days and insufficient towels.

About the host

Hosted by Anne Hereward

My name is Anne. I am retired now and love to escape from the routine to take a break at Shipwrights Cottage. My grandchildren also enjoy the holiday with all the family. We go across the estuary to spend the day on Millbay beach and also to race in the Club Regatta. There is so much to do down in this area for relaxing and I cannot recommend it highly enough to everyone.

Why they chose this property

We used to have family holidays at Salcombe when we were young. It is such a beautiful area with the beaches, cliff walking, fishing, scuba diving, sailing, golf and exploring that we purchased a lovely, cosy cottage on the banks of the estuary thirteen years ago. The starting line for the racing is just below the cottage.