Shipwrights Cottage on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 418 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Salcombe, England

Salcombe Maritime Museum
9 min walk
North Sands
11 min walk
South Sands
9 min drive
Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
51 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Salcombe Tourist Information Centre. Features include an indoor pool. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.

The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Services include babysitting
Onsite recreation includes a playground
Within a 10-minute walk of Salcombe Tourist Information Centre and Sea N Shore

This cottage offers its guests an indoor pool, barbecue grills, and local meal delivery service. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Salcombe cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Anne Hereward

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Pool/Spa

Indoor pool
Shared/communal pool

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car not required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Toaster
Paper towels
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Coffee/tea maker

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Hairdryer
Soap

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV
DVD player

Outdoor areas

Fenced garden
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone
Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

Near the sea
On the waterfront
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Near the bay

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Kayaking on site
Golf on site
Boating on site
Waterskiing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Hiking nearby
Swimming nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Fishing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 194 sq ft (18 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed
Note from host: There is no garden

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Note from host: Families welcome, beware of stairs

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Large parties not suitable

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

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Shipwrights Cottage Banks Salcombe Estuary

Shipwrights Cottage Banks Estuary

Shipwrights Banks Salcombe Estuary

Shipwrights Banks Estuary

Shipwrights Banks Salcombe Es

Shipwrights Cottage on the Banks of the Salcombe Estuary Cottage

Shipwrights Cottage on the banks of the Salcombe Estuary Reviews

8.4

Very good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

4 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

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 Sept 2021

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

5 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

1 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

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 Oct 2019

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.

10/10 Excellent

Mark L., Walla Walla, WA

29 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking view quaint cottage very conveniently located near town center

Anne is a wonderful landlord very helpful and pleasant. Salcombe is a special community full of friendly people and dogs with quaint local stores and pubs a special place to experience

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

12 May 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Downstairs bedroom musky damp smell.Kitchen requires deep clean. Position of cottage perfect,parking car bit of a nightmare,only allowed 2hours parking on road outside.Leaving car overnight in Devon road behind the cottage for free parking requires a hike to leave and collect car.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

26 Oct 2018

Beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting.

The cottage was for my son & daughter in law & two children. It was very clean & very pretty. The view was amazing &!my family really enjoyed there stay. I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend this beautiful cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

geoff R.

11 Jan 2018

Really lovely cottage tastefully furnished with great views

1 WEEK AND LOVED SALCOMBE - GREAT VIEWS OVER THE ESTUARY = GREAT PLACES TO EAT

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Melanie O.

27 Sept 2017

Great location, some problems with the house

Shipwrights cottage is in a fab little spot with the most beautiful views of the estuary and a stones throw from the centre of town. However, due to its location, it can be a little noisy at night with cars driving past and people coming home late at night from the pub, plus if you've got young kids the downstairs bedroom it's not ideal as they have the front door in their bedroom. There was no wifi as Broadband was not working. An electrician was contacted by the owner and the problem was because the property needed to update their connection. However, although the owner was told the problem had been fixed, we never got wifi to work. The washing machine broke during a wash, again the owner said she would send someone in, but it was two days before we left and was not sorted. The bed linen downstairs had not been cleaned properly. There was a strong smell of damp in the downstairs bedroom too. The owner was usually accessible by phone and accommodating where possible, but sadly the above mentioned issues did let the property down.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Sylvia T.

20 Sept 2017

Good position within town. Good accommodation.

Beautifully appointed. Views of the river. Near to shops & all amenities. Hotel nearby where at a price you can use their spa, however, I am told there is another swimming pool fairly close by. The owners are extremely helpful. I would not hesitate to book this delightful cottage again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Chris B.

6 May 2017

In need of a deep clean to carpets and furniture!

Salcombe itself is a beautiful place we were very fortunate with the weather, unfortunately we didnt Enjoy shipwrights cottage, the place is in need of a deep clean. The views on the other hand from the living room ar beautiful.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

23 Apr 2017

Wonderful cottage with stunning views

We had a wonderful week in Salcome and Shipwright's Cottage was very comfortable for my family. Our favourite place was sitting by the open windows in the morning. Watching the women rowers, boats and goings on of the water and all the dogs playing along the beach opposite. Weather was wonderful and walks to North and South Sands having a good breakfast at the Winking Prawn as well as the boat ride back which is a must. Went Crabbing in Dartmouth. We ate lots of gorgeous honeycombe ice cream and the kids loved getting crepes in the evening and we must not forget the sweetshop! Such a lovely week! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Cathy H.

7 Apr 2017

Wonderfully situated in the heart of Salcombe

Lovely cottage - warm, lots of hot water, good wi-fi. Comfortable bed. Fine for two adults. Fantastic walks on the headlands above Hope Cove, Overbecks and Greenways (both) NT worth visiting. Totnes good for independent shops. The Bake House a great local asset as is the Victoria Inn. Unfortunately, the oven had not been cleaned prior to our arrival and despite reporting this no attempt was made to rectify this omission during our four day stay. We are also used to finding local maps or guide books for the use of guests.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017