5 Prospect House

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Swimming pool
Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

14 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Hawkins
October 2020

“Service was very good, when things went wrong we were compensated fairly.”

- Mrs Hawkins, October 2020
Mrs Sawyer October 2020

“The apartment were superb - the views were fantastic and worth every penny.”

Pros: uninterrupted views of the sea and over to the light house to the front and countryside views from both rear bedrooms, light and bright white decor throughout which gave a spacious feel although the flat is quite compact but more than adequate for the two of us, new carpets gave a fresh feel, directly on the coast path so walks from the flat were on the doorstep, only 5 mins walk to the beach, very quiet and peaceful on a no through safe road, bed was comfy, shower in the ensuite was lovely and powerful, the whole flat was very clean and warm (the heating was not needed). Cons (minor quibbles): the sofa was tired and could do with renewing although it was very comfy, we couldn't get the microwave to work (could be a fuse perhaps), the wardrobe was a bit tired and could do with renewing, the drawer unit in the second bedroom was very tired, the telescope in the photo of the lounge was there but not on a tripod which was a bit disappointing, too many cushions throughout which we had to store on one of the unused beds to keep out of the way (they look nice but unnecessary) All in all we would definitely go back again.

- Mrs Sawyer, October 2020
Stephen N September 2020

“How much can you charge for a view?”

Location first. The view from the apartment is undoubtedly spectacular – a full 180 degrees from Dartmouth on one side, across Start Bay to Start Point Lighthouse on the other. Prospect House was originally built in 1923 as a hotel. The history of the hotel, its owners and of the village of Hallsands, which fell into the sea in 1917 is worth reading; it can be found easily via Google. The Coastal Path runs outside the front of the building, allowing ready access to Hallsands beach c. 400 metres away (fairly quiet, shingle and quite steeply shelving; good for paddle boards and kayaks). Some 1km further along the path to the north is the village of Beesands, offering a pub and an excellent fish and chip shop as well as a larger shingle beach. Roughly 2km miles from Prospect House in the opposite direction is the lighthouse. We do plan to return to the area - an utterly beautiful location. As for the apartment, it has a lot going for it. It is quite compact, with three main rooms plus a bathroom. There are two fairly small bedrooms, one en-suite, and the living area incorporating kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Total floor area is stated to be 538 sq. ft. It is generally well appointed and the owners have clearly taken notice of some previous, negative reviews. A new carpet had been laid immediately before we arrived and a new microwave and built-in washing machine had been installed. However, we felt that the decoration of the apartment remains tired, especially in the kitchen area. Sadly, the new washing machine had not been set up properly and the vibration from the unbalanced drum made it unusable. Also, the kitchen unit door to go in front of it had not been fitted. The skirting board at the base of the unit had been prised off to install the machine and not refitted. I gather that these points are being addressed. Leaving aside the issues above, in terms of value for money (especially at high-season prices), we are unconvinced. Obviously, the location is unique and there may therefore be a captive audience for whom location and view trump cost. We are not among them. For top dollar, we expect nothing less than a pristine property. In our opinion, that remains a work in progress here.

- Stephen N, September 2020
Miss GAIL Brake

“Excellent has a lovely covered heated pool and tennis courts.”

The views are amazing from dawn to dusk. Walks along the coast path both ways are breath taking. A secluded cove on a warm sunny day was the highlight for us.

- Miss GAIL Brake,

We were delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your second stay at this fantastic property in such a wonderful location. Your kind feedback regarding the excellent service provided to you by our team is also particularly pleasing. We hope you choose to return to 5 Prospect House again soon. Owner relations
“Lovely property, would stay again.”

Thanks

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Thank you for being so appreciative of your stay at 5 Prospect House with Coast and Country Cottages. It is wonderful that you would stay in South Hallsands again – in such a fantastic location there are many more things to explore in the South Hams on another stay. See you soon!
Owner relations
JAMIE

“Excellent”

- JAMIE,

Thank you very much for such positive feedback regarding the service you received from the Coast & Country Cottages team. We are delighted that you were so pleased with your stay at 5 Prospect House, we hope that you enjoyed the beautiful location of Hallsands and the surrounding area.
Owner relations
“Location delightful with splendid views.”

Clean and with all that you need. Accommodation for 4 but really only big enough for 2

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Thank you for your review of both our service and your chosen holiday property, 5 Prospect House at South Hallsands. It was pleasing to hear that you found the location to be delightful with splendid views and the property was clean with all that you needed. We have passed on your comments regarding the size of the accommodation to our property services team for their information. We look forward to welcoming you back to the South Hams again very soon. Owner relations
“Excellent location beautiful views.”

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Thank you for your kind review of 5 Prospect House in Hallsands. We were so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Prospect House – especially the beautiful sea views! Many thanks for your feedback regarding the welcome pack, we are always pleased to hear that our guests have found these to be useful. We hope to welcome you back to the South Hams again soon. Owner relations
“All public areas internal & are well maintained, clean & fresh appearance.”

Apartment well maintained, spotlessly clean & fresh appearance. Equipment of high specification. Amazing view. Added extras much appreciated & give a welcoming feel. Main bedroom mattress may benefit from renewal.

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“Very comfortable.”

Lovely surrounding area. Superb views

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“Property was clean and well kept.”

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“Beautiful property and well appointed.”

Only concern is that clean was very much a surface clean and needs a more thorough clean between guests. e.g. under microwave had not been cleaned for a while as crumbs etc under it. Lots of dust. Also bath not properly cleaned as was grubby to touch. A bit more attention to detail required. However that did not detract from property and location. We are fairly relaxed about stuff like this but I know it would really upset some people.

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“We've visited for a few years consecutively.”

The situation of the property is stunning. The pool is fantastic. The kitchen is very well equipped. However the sofa and bed are getting a bit dated.

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“Good have done with a better clean and check before handover but appreciate this ...”

Good have done with a better clean and check before handover but appreciate this is difficult ie slow draining showers due to hair clog which I had to sort out Overall v good though

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The property

In an enviable elevated position above the ruins of the tiny fishing village of South Hall Sands, Prospect House is a former hotel, that has been sympathetically restored and converted into stunning apartments and cottages.

Many of the properties boast dramatic sea views, whilst all having access to the beautifully landscaped gardens, barbecue terrace, outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis courts and private parking.

5 Prospect House is a beautifully designed first floor apartment with stunning sea views.

The spacious open plan kitchen/sitting/dining area boasts expansive sea views from Start Point lighthouse and across to Dartmouth.

The kitchen is well-equipped and includes an induction hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine and microwave.

The dining area is stylish, and comfortably seats four.

The sitting area has a large corner sofa, rattan chairs and telescope.

Additionally, there is HD/Sky TV, Nintendo Wii, wireless internet and Scandinavian windows that open fully onto a Juliet balcony.

The master bedroom has a King-size bed, en suite bathroom (with powerful shower) and rear windows that open onto a balcony with views out over the valley to the rear.

The second bedroom is a twin, with two single beds and a balcony offering rural views.

Additionally, there is another bathroom equipped with bath and shower.

All duvets, pillows, Egyptian bed linen and towels are provided.

Free wireless broadband is provided, as is one allocated parking space, with visitor bays within 50m.

Child friendly, baby equipment is provided.

Summary

First floor apartment
Two bedrooms: 1 x King-size with en suite, 1 x twin room
Family bathroom with bath, shower (over), basin, w.c
and heated towel rail
Open-plan kitchen / sitting / dining room.
Neff equipment including induction hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine and microwave
HD TV with premium Sky HD package (including sports, movies and children's channels), Nintendo Wii, wireless broadband internet and telephone
Wifi
Communal gardens, barbecue area (BBQ not provided) and terrace
Heated swimming pool, tennis court and further landscaped gardens to the rear
Parking for one car plus visitor bays within 50m
Gas central heating and hot water system
All duvets (goose down and feather unless otherwise requested), pillows, Egyptian cotton bed linen and towels are supplied
You will need to bring your own tea towels and pool/beach towels.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

About the location

HALLSANDS

Start Point 1.5 miles; Beesands 3 miles; East Portlemouth 5.5 miles; Kingsbridge 8 miles.

Hallsands is a small village near Start Point, one of the most southerly points on Devon’s coastline, near Salcombe in the beautiful South Hams area. The sheltered South Hams Peninsula is in 'deepest Devon', a pastoral landscape of flowering hedgerows and ancient sunken lanes, carved into by the richly wooded Avon and Dart Valleys. This quiet fishing village, with its dog-friendly, unspoilt beach, is situated next to the historic ‘old village’ of South Hallsands, just three miles from the popular Beesands Beach which has its own gastro pub and shop. This Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is decorated with white, pink and ochre thatched cottages, picturesque fishing ports such as Dartmouth, and is renowned for its stunning coastline, popular with yachting enthusiasts. Much of the clifftop land has been acquired by the National Trust, a haven for bird watchers and walkers who take advantage of the South West Coast Path, peppered with perfect picnic spots. Nearby, uncover the beauty of Blackpool Sands and Torcross, a historic site where the Normandy landings were practiced; explore the nature reserve at Slapton Ley, and stroll along Slapton Beach, feeling the soft sand between your toes. Park at East Portlemouth and catch the ferry across to the beautiful seaside town of Salcombe with its renowned estuary, or visit the Start Point Lighthouse, less than a mile away. Hallsands is a wonderful base for uncovering the unspoilt beauty of Devon and the South Hams, all year round.

Heated Swimming pool, open from Whitsun week through to mid-September (Please note there is no fixed date for the pool to close and this will be weather dependant).

Due to Covid-19 restrictions the swimming pool may not be open during your stay.

Due to the close proximity to the cliff edge, children and dogs should be supervised at all times.

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5 Prospect House

Hallsands, Devon (Ref. 995111)

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Reviews

“Service was very good, when things went wrong we were compensated fairly.”

“The apartment were superb - the views were fantastic and worth every penny.”

“How much can you charge for a view?”

“Excellent has a lovely covered heated pool and tennis courts.”

“Lovely property, would stay again.”

“Excellent”

“Location delightful with splendid views.”

“Excellent location beautiful views.”

“All public areas internal & are well maintained, clean & fresh appearance.”

“Very comfortable.”

“Property was clean and well kept.”

“Beautiful property and well appointed.”

“We've visited for a few years consecutively.”

“Good have done with a better clean and check before handover but appreciate this ...”

The property

Summary

About the location

HALLSANDS