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

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. ...

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.
Mrs Baldwin October 2019

“Apartment was grubby when we arrived, so the first thing we had to do was clean the kitchen and bathrooms.”

The stained carpet was obviously long-standing and beyond our ministrations. Many items were not working - eg lights, blinds, doors, and bathroom extractor. Some basics were missing - eg milk, sugar. Only one solitary cleaning cloth had been provided, plus one previously used pan scourer, two dishwasher tablets, and one rubbish bag. Overall impression was of meanness and end of season tiredness. This apartment does not compare favourably with others at Prospect House.
Mrs Sturgess September 2019

“Carpets let the place down especially in the lounge, it should have had solid floor similar to the kitchen given the amount of footfall during the season Intermittent WFI should be mentioned.”

There was a very rusty bbq taking up space on one of the bedroom balconies However The quality of the kitchen and bathrooms were very good
Mrs Myles September 2019

“5 Prospect House This is a lovely flat in a beautiful position, where we have stayed 3 times - but - it is looking very much in need of a refresh.”

The living room carpet is dreadful and as we and others have already reported this had expected it to have been changed since our last visit. This and other minor issues (bedroom french door handle broken, light bulbs missing, bathroom fan not working, freezer door sticks, info pack years old etc) mean could not currently recommend to friends as it now looks generally a bit grubby in places and uncared for. Usual clean of bathrooms and kitchens good and still comfortable but needs regular deep clean and ditch that old carpet and old cushions.!! Such a shame it has been let go as it is a true gem of a place. Really sincerely hope it gets the attention it needs.
Mr Bettridge September 2019

“Re the key fob and entry - please make others aware that the door knob does not turn when the fob is used - you need to push the door quite hard - as it is an oldish door and does stick.”
Mr Vickers August 2019

“Fabulous accommodation, beautiful views and great facilities.”

Would highly recommend.

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the accomodation and the area. We hope to welcome you back to the area in the near future. Owner relations
Mr Shipley July 2019

“Lovely as always, been 4 times.”

Could do with the carpets cleaning my only criticism.

We are glad that you again had a lovely holiday and appreciate your feedback. We will be arranging for the carpets to be addressed shortly and look forward to seeing you again. Owner relations
Mrs Myles July 2019

“Reason for failing to meet expectations was the booking process itself - Our booking was very much last minute - we were already on holiday at somewhere we did not like, and wanted to go to a Coast and Country property in Devon as we had used them before and knew the standard was high.”

Unfortunately promised call backs and emails did not happen, which meant phoning numerous times, each time with a long wait. This was very frustrating as we were booking for the very next day and the price was not as published on the website.

Thank you for your feedback We are pleased that you have enjoyed Coast and Country Cottages previously and can only apologies for the delay in coming back to you. With our last minute bookings we don't advertise the prices as we need to confirm that the property is ready to receive guest at such short notice, however, we do appreciate the frustration and it is something that we are addressing. We look forward to welcoming you back to the area soon. Owner relations
“Very comfortable.”

Lovely surrounding area. Superb views
“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.
“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.
“Property was clean and well kept.”
“Lovely property, would stay again.”

Thanks

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
“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.
“Excellent location beautiful views.”

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
“Location delightful with splendid views.”

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

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
JAMIE

“Excellent”

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
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.

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
“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.

Awards & accreditations

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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Features

“How much can you charge for a view?”

“Apartment was grubby when we arrived, so the first thing we had to do was clean the kitchen and bathrooms.”

“Carpets let the place down especially in the lounge, it should have had solid floor similar to the kitchen given the amount of footfall during the season Intermittent WFI should be mentioned.”

“5 Prospect House This is a lovely flat in a beautiful position, where we have stayed 3 times - but - it is looking very much in need of a refresh.”

“Re the key fob and entry - please make others aware that the door knob does not turn when the fob is used - you need to push the door quite hard - as it is an oldish door and does stick.”

“Fabulous accommodation, beautiful views and great facilities.”

“Lovely as always, been 4 times.”

“Reason for failing to meet expectations was the booking process itself - Our booking was very much last minute - we were already on holiday at somewhere we did not like, and wanted to go to a Coast and Country property in Devon as we had used them before and knew the standard was high.”

“Very comfortable.”

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

“Beautiful property and well appointed.”

“Property was clean and well kept.”

“Lovely property, would stay again.”

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

“Excellent location beautiful views.”

“Location delightful with splendid views.”

“Excellent”

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

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

The property

Summary

Awards & accreditations

About the location

HALLSANDS