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Stylish House 5 minutes walk from Sandy Beaches

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Catnip House
Living area
Living area
Large lounge
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
EAst Portlemouth, England
  • Popular LocationGara Rock Beach12 min drive
  • Popular LocationSalcombe to Bolt Head Walk34 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Sands48 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 3 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stylish House 5 minutes walk from Sandy Beaches


Catnip House is a wonderful place to relax and unwind with with breathtaking views of the estuary and the surrounding unspoilt countryside. Minutes from beautiful sandy beaches with the option of hiring a mooring for a boat just below the house so you can explore the estuary.

The house has five bedrooms with three bathrooms, two of which are en-suite. It is family friendly with books and games for all whatever your age!

The famous harbour and estuary, popular with sailors and other water sports enthusiasts, is within 2 minute’s walk from the house whilst the shops, bars and restaurants of Salcombe can be reached via a small passenger ferry that runs from the East Portlemouth throughout the year.

The house is suitable for couples, families or groups of friends. It is available to rent for just a limited number of weeks each year. It has underfloor heating making it cosy and comfortable and has been tastefully furnished and equipped to a high standard. It is a home for all seasons.
It has a lovely lounge with amazing views, a separate TV room and large kitchen with woodburning stove.
There is also a hot tub in the large garden to relax in whatever the time of year.
The surrounding countryside is spectacular we are minutes from the golden beaches of East Portlemouth and the South West coastal path.
You can enjoy some breathtaking coastal walks stoping off for lunch at the nearby Gara Rock hotel - recently voted coolest hotel in the UK.
Changeover Day: Changeover day is Friday. During off-peak months short breaks are available, and changeover day is also flexible at this time. Arrival time is after 4pm. Departure time is before 10am. Notes on prices: Please note during off-peak times short breaks will be considered. Please email us for a price.

Property manager

Eileen Marino

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Hot tub doesn't have lockable cover

Events

No events allowed
No Stag or Hen parties

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strict no smoking inside and near thatched cottage
We do not accept groups under the age of 25 unless part of a larger family group
Strictly one dog is allowed at the discretion of the owner
The hot tub capacity is 6-8 people and due to change of water on day of arrival will only be available for use the morning after arrival.

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: No Stag or Hen parties
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

About the area

Salcombe

Located in Salcombe, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Burgh Island and Blackpool Sands. Travelling with kids? Consider Slapton Ley Field Centre and Sea N Shore. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
Map
EAst Portlemouth, England

What's nearby

  • Gara Rock Beach - 12 min drive
  • Salcombe Tourist Information Centre - 31 min drive
  • Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk - 34 min drive
  • South Sands - 48 min drive
  • North Sands - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fortescue Inn - 31 min drive
  • The Crabshell Inn - 21 min drive
  • The Winking Prawn - 33 min drive
  • Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream - 31 min drive
  • Victoria Inn - 31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish House 5 minutes walk from Sandy Beaches pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Stylish House 5 minutes walk from Sandy Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish House 5 minutes walk from Sandy Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish House 5 minutes walk from Sandy Beaches located?

This family-friendly Salcombe holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of English Channel, Fisherman's Cove and South West Coast Path Section 39 Trailhead. Salcombe Maritime Museum and Small's Cove are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Una E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catnip is the house that keeps on giving
We stayed at Catnip House in July. Grandparents (us!), 4 adults and five children ranging from 12 to 4, 11 of us in total. We stayed in the bedroom downstairs whilst our family and grandchildren all stayed upstairs. What a success that was for starters. There is so much to entertain all, Pool, ping pong, darts - massive hit, cinema screen which only came out once as littlies found the outside football table. Short walk to safe little coves and the ferry across to Salcombe. Ice cream and coffee stop on the way. Very close to us was a delicious takeaway ranging from sea bass to sausage and chips for children, we used this twice, excellent. We cannot fault this house and a very generous welcome pack awaited us on arrival, thank you. Eileen was so helpful and communicative throughout and on a sad departure. Beds very comfortable and nice pillows. Family left and friends arrived and we explored nearby Devon and a pleasure to come back and have an evening dip in the hot tub. Would we come back? In a heartbeat and will too!! If you are unsure, don’t be, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela B., Glasgow

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxing break in East Portlemouth!
Property is beautiful. Very well equipped. Pannetone and a bottle of fizz for arrival was well received. All bedrooms lovely. Living space and pool table was great! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly amazing stay to celebrate the New Year!
My family and I stayed at the property over New Year and had a fantastic time. The house certainly has a wow factor and we had everything we could possible need for a great few days. The location is incredible being 10 minutes walk to the ferry (which takes 1-2 minutes to Salcombe) and lots to see and do nearby. We would love to stay again, but this time seeing what it is like in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Great house, lovely view over the Estuary and very handy 3 parking spaces. The property is very well appointed with great spaces for our multi generation group. Hot tub was great fun for the teenagers and the big screen in the upstairs lounge was perfect for a Sunday afternoon movie. We’d definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Beautiful property in perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Eileen Marino

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Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the area because it is so beautiful, nestled in wonderful countryside yet beside the water. It is lovely to arrive, park up the car and walk down to the beaches or local pubs or get the ferry over to Salcombe for a bit of shopping without ever using the car for your entire holiday.
South Pool with it's wonderful Millbrook Inn is half an hours walk from the house and the lovely Pigs Nose Inn at East Prawle is a short drive from the house. There are plenty of things to do with children near by - horse riding, craft cafe in Salcombe, water sports etc.

What makes this property unique

The house is minutes from lovely golden beaches such as Mill Bay and on the South West Coastal path yet walking distance to the regular, all year round passenger ferry service from East Portlemouth ferry steps to Salcombe Ferry Inn.
On weekends and bank holidays it runs from 8:30am too 7pm. Weekdays 0700am to 7pm. Cost £1.60 each way. There is also a water taxi which runs on the hour up to 10pm from Salcombe to East Portlemouth - weather dependent. £1:80 single adult fare. The house is also near lots of great pubs and restaurants - for example - Millbrook Inn in South Pool/Pigs Nose in East Prawle, Gara Rock.

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