Spinnaker Cottage

Wasn’t made aware of sloping floors which effected moving around and the double bed u felt u were sliding of the property felt tired needs some attention of loading and reloading car was difficult and quite challenging on the plus side location was very good 5 star

We had a very disappointing stay here.

Whilst the cottage could be very nice inside, the first thing that hit us as we walked in to see the beautiful view the listing promotes was that this cottage overlooks a big car park. During our stay, we had a car with a top box parked right outside the kitchen window, completely blocking the view from the kitchen for the duration of our stay. The photos in the listing are deceiving of the view and it is not mentioned in the description, which actually misrepresents the view. Our immediate view from the cottage—both from upstairs and the lounge—was cars, white vans, and two skips. We couldn’t use the balcony to enjoy the view for the reasons above, and also due to poor maintenance: the patio door was an absolute struggle to open and the deck was full of moss and very slippery. The cottage is tired, the furniture is tired, and we found the lounge depressing and soulless at night — we went out each night for that reason. The furniture in the lounge is a mish‑mash of pieces, probably second‑hand, with a very small TV. It’s really dreary and unwelcoming. It’s very well located, but again, there is no immediate parking facility — it was a ten‑minute walk to the car park that is allocated for the cottage. This is an honest opinion, and the details of the cottage need to be amended to point out the location of the car park at the back that you can’t use but overlook from all rear windows.. If we had known about looking directly over the car park, which really spoils the estuary view, we would never have booked this cottage. This review must be printed as it’s only fair to give people honest opinions..

It is a lovely cottage with fabulous views from all the back windows.

It is very comfortable with two 2 seater settees. The kitchen is large and seemed well equipped but we ate out most of the time. Being fairly central it is close to the bakery and shops and the pubs which all serve food. The cottage looked like it had been recently decorated and we would be happy to stay there again.

We have rented Spinnaker cottage many times over the last 20 years, it is in a great position and our family enjoy being there.

It is small and quirky. Latterly the cottage appears to have deteriorated, it looks tired and is grubby. The boiler/water feed is making a lot of noise as though it has air in the system. We had to reset the boiler for hot water. The cleaning of the cottage was slapdash at best. After an hour in the cottage we all had black feet, so we cleaned the floors and cleaned around the cottage. I had cause to complain about the cleaning last year. The beds in the basement room need replacing, they are seriously uncomfortable. The boat store was filthy and full of litter, we had to clean it in order to use it. The linen was marked If you open the windows they need supporting or will fall closed again, this should be addressed, it is dangerous. The dishwasher is insufficient for 6 guests.

We had a wonderful stay at Spinnaker cottage!

Beautiful views ! Spotlessly clean and well equipped! Tried to book again for September but unfortunately fully booked but will be booking June/September asap! As a long time visitor (50+) years to beautiful Salcombe this was one of the loveliest properties we have stayed in. Thank you ❤️

Charming cosy cottage.

Brilliant location. Nicely appointed. Boatstore below and spa membership very useful!

Perfect cottage in perfect location!

Would certainly love to book this again as we’re regular visitors to Salcombe and this is by far the best we’ve stayed !

Fantastic stay in a lovely cottage.

Spinnaker cottage is perfectly positioned to enjoy Salcombe, with beautiful views. The Spa/pool passes are a real treat.

Gorgeous little cottage.

It is what it is - an old and quirky cottage. If you like right angles this isn’t for you. The floors slope but you get used to it although don’t leave an orange unattended on the kitchen table or it’ll roll off. Brilliant central location and stunning views.

Lovely old property.

If you suffer from vertigo then this is not the place for you the floors are so uneven. The little balcony only got the sun for a short time. The car parking outside the house was very noisy and busy. The king-size bed was so comfortable. The latches on the living room stable door extremely hard to manage. The parking was the worse....the space on Gould Road by the Co op was a good 10 min walk if your fast walker as it's the other side of the town. Over all a lovely house

Could be cleaner.

Listing didn't clearly indicate that both toilets had to be accessed by stairs. Paintwork around window frames in need of attention. Also bolts on stable door in lounge do not align without force. Needs new toilet seat in the en-suite bathroom which also needs more TLC. Balcony also needs a good clean.

Hi guys im sure coast and country will explain the problems we had stayed for a week and from Tuesday to Friday we had sewerage problems toilets blocking constant smell of sewage drain blocked outside of cottage very uncomfortable we had to spend many days away from cottage from early morning to late then we had lorry’s parked outside cottage with workmen in doing trying to sort the problem for 2 days / on a positive note beautiful cottage and location and Salcombe is a lovely place but this experience did spoil are holiday

Lovely cottage in the Perfect location to enjoy Salcombe with wonderful views across the estuary.

Sitting on the balcony watching the boats was wonderful! We really appreciated having a parking pass for the car park and loved using the Har Spa swimming pool with the passes provided. A really lovely holiday thank you!

The cottage is quirky, comfortable and in a fabulous location.

A little bit of updating in the bedrooms would help and the windows could do with cleaning but overall, it provided a cosy home from home. The kitchen had everything we needed. Thanks for a lovely stay.

We very much enjoyed staying at Spinnaker cottage.

It is a lovely property in a very good location. The spa passes were much appreciated.

Comfy, cosy and characterful cottage in the heart of Salcombe, with shops and cafes literally on your doorstep.

Really well appointed cottage, snug and warm, with all we needed for our short stay. In particular, the beds are super comfortable. The spa pass, providing access to the pool and sauna and steam rooms, at the Harbour Hotel was a great bonus.

We really enjoy Spinnaker Cottage, we have stayed many times.

Great position, very comfortable. lovely views. It works well for us. Current drawbacks are.......The cottage used to have a washer/drier, it has been replaced with just a washer. This makes drying clothes virtually impossible. The airer in the basement takes days as it is very dark and vaguely damp down there. There is nowhere else to dry washing. We were in the cottage for two weeks and that was a real drawback. The tv doesnt work properly. We made a complaint, however the technician who came out couldn't fix it. Apparently it is an aerial issue, and he needed to speak to the owner. I think it would be better to advertise the cottage as not having a tv rather than guests have an expectancy.

A lovely quirky cottage plenty of hot water .

Very well equipped. A lovely holiday thank you

A very cosy and warm cottage.

Good location and although in the middle of shops still quiet at night. Short walk to boats and very convenient. Lovely views of harbour and estuary.

The cottage is in the heart of Salcombe and has the most fantastic views of the estuary.

It is a delight to open the curtains in the morning and watch the harbour come to life. Being so central you can expect noise from late night revellers, but this is to be expected. The car park is a fair walk away so bear this in mind when booking especially if you have small children. Trying to bring the car down Fore Street is a challenge and quite stressful when the town is SO busy, on arrival and departure it was very difficult to unload and pack up. The beds are comfortable and the shower is powerful. However, the cottage is tired and in need of investment, it’s a mish mash of old furniture with little thought to making it a comfortable and stylish experience for guests. The downstairs bedroom is an almost windowless room which feels very damp and the adjoining bathroom is very dark. Neither of my teenage kids wanted to sleep down there. For us the views didn’t make up for a disappointing stay.

A delightful quirky cottage in the heart of Salcombe, with beautiful views of the estuary.

Ideally situated for the ferries to the beaches, shops and cafes.

Lovely cottage.

..parking a nightmare....couldn’t find the car park at 5pm tried to ring for directions no answer ....car park too far away from cottage and had to transfer car park halfway through the week...left early emailed to say key in overnight box..still no response!

Car parking a bit of an issue.

Advertised with parking at rear of premises in January when we booked but the parking space was given up with the agreement of salcombe new apartments next door... who i presume wanted the parking space back We were not told about the new parking arrangements in the long term car park until we re read the details. Enquired and queried by a phone call to the office in Salcombe and promised a response by email. This was poor customer service as the response was not followed through. We had my elderly parents 91 and 88 so parking near by was important but we coped. Never the less the cottage was beautiful, well furnished with fantastic weather and views from the balcony.The cottage had lovely character and well suited to being near the town.

Problem with our car had to keep fob longer than allotted time request dealt with beautifully with great charm and helpfulness we will certainly use your service again delighted

We were told before travelling that all construction work on the exterior of the building opposite would be completed.

This was not the case - metal girders above window frames were still being ‘adjusted’ and required cutting of brick and metal! There was noise before 0800 on the first two mornings and from 0801 subsequently (after we had complained) and it continued all day. There are no doors/windows, so all drilling work inside is loud and disturbing. This level of activity was not accurately conveyed to ourselves prior to arrival; it prevented lie-ins and afternoon naps, both of which enhance a holiday! The property was wonderful, however. The views are stunning, the boat-house and water access are fantastic and the central location, with parking, can’t be beaten.

Quirky cottage which was ideally located on the waterfront and in the hustle and bustle of Salcombe.

Pubs, shops, ferries and lovely walks all from the front door . Well fitted out throughout. Private parking which is a bonus in Salcombe We were warned of building work opposite and a reduction given although no problem from opposite. However painters and joiners were working next door at The Salcombe and there were many vans each morning so when we returned if out with car our parking space was gone! Still they went home at night and musical parking was all in good humour!!! Balcony small and looses the sun in the afternoon but that was mentioned in information. Maybe a little small for 6 adults but great for a family All in all a dear little place which was exceedingly good value We would highly recommend it and look forward to a return journey Sarah Stow. Thornton Dale. North Yorkshire

The cottage is very well position for all amenities and has a fabulous view.

Should be great when the building work across the road is finished. The car park can get a bit tricky. A lovely cottage highly recommend.

It has been a great experience for as and enjoyed all time we spent.

Looking forward to book again maybe in summer

Great location comfortable cottage

Cottage only rates 3 stars. The downstairs bedroom was gloomy and pokey. From there you then had to descend down a further flight of steps to the boat store to access the freezer and washing machine. The balcony was small, 2 people max. Although there were beds for 6, any more than 4 visitors would make it very cramped. I've added the extra star as having the estuary views is a major plus for any property in Salcombe.

Perfect position. Very comfortable.

Expensive for what it was

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What a lovely cottage. I didn't think anywhere could be more cockeyed than mine, I loved it! Amazing location too.

We love this cottage

A lovely cottage and particularly well equipped kitchen.

Good

The cottage was fine but really suffered from lack of outside space. It would be very advantageous if a deal could be done so one could use the Salcombe holiday flats garden. Also, the washer/drier was dreadful and really needs updating.

This cottage was very comfortable and had a very warm feeling, and position was excellent