The Reach

The cottage is lovely.

Rustic but lovely. The location is perfect in every single way. The view and to hear the sea lapping on the shore all day and night is special beyond articulation. Yes you do have to go down the narrow leafy Devon lanes to get there but why care when your home from home is as beautiful as The Reach. Even in July the beach is quiet too. Dogs very welcome. If you do the cliff path walk to Beesands you won’t be disappointed a great chippy awaits you called Britannia at the Beach. It’s lovely, but if I were you I would book first. The views from The Cliff path are amazing and also from the property go the other way to the lighthouse. We had a great week and perfect weather too.

2nd time here and booked for next year Only slight criticism Rugs in kitchen area and lounge very dirty As the sofa But being picky

Once again, a lovely week spent at The Reach.

Weather was changable for the latter part of the week but this didn't stop us enjoying our break. Thank you for continuing to rent out your lovely cottage. We have been coming for 9yrs and are back down in September for another lovely week away. The only issue we had was the communal bin had been locked and we couldn't dispose of our rubblish. Thankfuly someone staying in one of the other houses let us borrow their key. We contacted Coast & Country but no-one seemed to be aware of any key so we assumed the bin collectors may have locked it in error. This was mid-week and further rubbish just came home with us as we didn't want to disturb anyone again but also didn't want to leave it by the bin for wildlife to rip in to.

It was our 3rd year at The Reach - we love it.

A cosy bolthole for the two of us and our Springer Spaniel Bracken. The views are spectacular and there are lots of great walks on the doorstep. We had every we needed although be aware you need to bring your own hairdryer if you use one. The welcoming banana bread was a lovely surprise and delicious!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Reach.

It’s in an amazing location with amazing views across the channel. The bed and sofa are comfortable. We would like to suggest that the kitchen equipment generally is in need of changing, for example cutlery and saucepans are a bit tired. Overall we would highly recommend this property.

Cottage was clean and comfortable.

Our stay was during a gale and the wind noise was very bad causing us concern from the derelict houses behind the cottage.also noises from the cave situated under the cottage. The car park at high tide and the wind caused stones and debris to be thrown onto the area which could have caused damage to vehicles. We witnessed severe erosion on the beach.

We were very happy with The Reach and thought it was ideal accommodation for a couple and a dog.

The cottage was well located for our needs and had everything in it that we needed. Bed was comfy. Wonderful view over the bay. Would recommend.

Another wonderful stay at the reach

A home away from home - so cosy and that view!

The Reach has everything you need and we certainly appreciated having a washing machine after some muddy dog walks. My only criticism would be it maybe needs a lick of paint to freshen it up but that’s being very picky. We’ve already booked for next year!

Another wonderful week at The Reach.

Weather was changeable but that doesn't bother us at all as the view is just wonderful in itself. We have been coming to North Hallsands for 10yrs and stayed at The Reach for the last 7 yrs. We love it. The seals were very lively in the bay and were just a joy to watch. Thank you so much for continuing to rent out your lovely dog friendly cottage. Our pup Charlie always has a good time, as do we. We are back again in Jun and Sepy next year and are counting down the days!

The pictures on the website don’t do The Reach justice.

It was so much more when you see it with your own eyes. The Reach is a perfect place to explore the surrounding areas or to switch off and recharge. It has everything you need in the cottage to not venture far. The view was absolutely stunning and the cottage was so comfortable. There are a several walks to be had, and The Cricket Inn in the next bay, the food was delicious. It was the perfect place to escape with our dog.

Toilet flush a challenge to use.

well equipped cottage the only thing we found missing was a bottle/can opener. cottage really clean. The one thing that will not allow us to come back is the single one track roads to the cottage the over hang of the bushes mark the side of our car and the heart attack of oncoming cars/school busses from blind bends. Having to reverse up a long track with no passing places, and yes we are good drivers as we are petrolhead and do a lot of track days and other driving events at Brans Hatch. A one way system on roads would help greatly. local people were saying to us , oh thats normal for Devon roads well obversely it is but it doesn't help visitors. especially the marking on the cars from over hang bushes and having to get well into the side bushes to enable to get pass another car. Loved the cottage, the view . Needed to take an old car that didn't matter getting the paint work marked. Sadly wont be returning.

Stunning views and we were blessed with absolutely fabulous weather the whole week.

The Reach was perfect for a relaxing getaway and our chocolate Labrador Bailey also enjoyed it (and being nearly 13 he managed the steps although also used the grass when he felt the steps were too much

Lovely location.

Beautiful cottage with stunning views. Ideal for coastal walks.

Am amazing cottage in an amazing setting.

Quiet beach, lovely walks, beautiful surroundings. I would strongly recommend a visit to the fabulous little fish restaurant at Beesands. We will definitely be coming back for another stay and the dogs are looking forward to it too!

We had a amazing stay in The Reach.

Beautiful waljs from the doorstep, fantastic location to look out to see. Gara Rock a lovely walk, Salcombe and the ferry across from Mill Bay a must to do! A perfect place to come and chill with loads of history. Thank you Steve, Kristy and our Cocker Spaniel Ebony.

The fact that this is our 6th year, staying at The Reach", tells you a lot - we love the place!

The place is ideal for the two of us and Charlie, our jack russell. The walk to Mattiscombe and Start Point are just beautiful. The weather was kind to us and, although very windy on our last few days, just to sit and watch the waves was so relaxing. Such a bonus to have something that is dog friendly - thank you for continuing to rent out your cottage, it is our go to relaxing place for our holiday.

Omg just had the most brilliant holiday in the reach don’t really won’t to rave to much as tried to book for next year fully booked up but managed too but a bit later then we wanted but to congratulate the owners management wow what idyllic place great accommodation with everything provided

This is our 4th time at the Reach and never disappoints.

Location of the Reach is beautiful with stunning views in any direction, ideal for walking on the coastal path. The Reach is ideal for couples plus dog with everything you need as very well equipped (even washing machine is ideal). Reach is always clean and tidy on arrival, the only area that needs some attention is the gravel area outside, due to all the recent rain and now sunshine the weeds have grown but nothing a bit of weeding would solve. Will be back in 2025 for more relaxation at the Reach

We really enjoyed our stay at the Reach.

I think it must have been our fifth stay there, although our first since lockdown. It is greatly improved since our last stays. Well equipped and very clean. We have a few things to say: we would prefer a dishwasher over a washing machine, which we never used. We would also prefer a king sized bed over a double. The loo flush still needs attention - I found it very difficult to use. And the garden - is really being re-wilded? My husband didn't mind the waste-high weeds, but I wondered if that is the look you are going for. Otherwise we cannot fault the cottage and we were very grateful to you for allowing us to bring our two little Jack Russells - who had a great time. You have an exceptional cottage in absolutely the most wonderful location in the whole area. Thank you very so much for such a lovely stay. We love it!

What an amazing place.

The views are just breathtaking, lovely walks and the cottage is just the perfect place to unwind and relax. Can't wait to return next year..

Perfect little cottage with the most spectacular view.

Dedicated parking in the bottom roped carpark, be prepared for a good work out up and down the steps to the cottage. Inside was extremely well equipt and comfortable for 2. Plenty of books and games for rainy days. Can't fault anything we had the best stay. The beach is great for swimming, the SW coastal path is right from the cottage with some fabulous walks. Driving the lanes was hairy, but clock passing places and go slow and it's quite fun.

Beautiful property in the most perfect position.

The new blinds in the bedroom are so much better than the previous ones. We had a lovely stay & shall definitely return. The only issue we had was that the oven shelves and trays were very sticky to touch. We went & bought our own tray. A none slip mat would be beneficial for in the shower. It is quite slippery when wet.

There was not a potato Piller no potato masher it a bit of a job doing mash

What a perfect bolt hole with incredible views.

We loved it so much we’ve already rebooked for next year.

It was a magnificent view and so peaceful.

When we got to grips with the appliances everything was great. Except the shower. The hot water for the shower was only on from 6am to 9am and 6pm to 8.20pm! So my partner after a lie in on the first day and not yet knowing about the cut off time, had a cold shower. The morning times are manageable when we knew about them. The evening times were really silly. If we wanted a shower in the evening and then maybe a walk on the beach we would have to get dressed again after the evening shower. Instead of having a shower at say 10pm after the walk on the beach and being able to relax in our pajamas etc. My friend who stayed here last year said there was no such restrictions on the shower times when she stayed here. I did try to ring the 'emergency' number to query this and had a phone call several hours later which I missed. Good job it was not a 'emergency'! What can I say - we managed. If the hot water in the shower must be limited how about splitting the time in the evening to say 6pm to 7pm then 9.30 to 10.30 to give your guests some flexibility.

Just enjoyed a wonderful week at The Reach.

A real gem of a holiday cottage in a stunning location. Our 2nd stay here and not the last I'm sure. Regards Graham

The Reach is a gem!

It's location is perfect if you are looking for tranquility! Going out of season was ideal for us as some days (when wet) we didn't see a soul. The costal walks were also beautiful. The property was well equipped and cosy.

Excellent property and fantastic location.

Nice and clean with amazing views.

We have had an absolutely lovely week at The Reach.

If you enjoy walking, nature, beautiful scenery and peace and quiet this is the perfect location. Far enough away from everything to feel remote. The views are stunning. The outdoor area is lovely and perfect to sit out on. The bed was super comfy and hearing the sea all night was so relaxing. The sea is crystal clear and perfect for swimming. The Reach had everything you would need for a weeks stay. We had a minor issue but Sykes and the housekeeper were really efficient at getting it resolved within the hour so that was really appreciated. We will definitely be back.

Another wonderful week.

This is our 6th year at the Reach and, once again, provided us with a very relaxing holiday. Our little pup, Charlie, also enjoyed his second stay at The Reach! When we arrived the clicker waste in the wash hand basin did not work and the shower tray drained away very slowly. However, we felt we could live with this, for the week, and reported it to the maintenance team the day before we left in case they needed to get contractors in before the next guests arrived. This had no effect on our enjoyment of staying at the Reach - we just love the views and a week away from the hustle and bustle ot working life! The usual walk over to Beesands, for lunch at Brtitannia on the Beach, is always a must - wonderful food. We walked to Mattiscombe and was able to see the seals which is just wonderful. We will be back next year!

Delightful retreat for one or two people.

Set a number of steps up from Hallsands beach and located on the costal path. Equipped with everything needed. Definitely will be returning as such a wonderful location.

Another fantastic stay in a beautiful cottage set in a peaceful and idyllic location.

Defo be back again in 2024 and this time hope to stay fir 2 weeks.

The last few miles to the cottage are on single track roads with passing places, so be prepared.

Although we were initially worried about 43 steps, they are not steep and in good repair, with handrails either side. There is a good dedicated parking space near to the property. The location of the property is gorgeous and the view from the cottage is wonderful, could not be better. We had excellent weather in early to mid June and had breakfast and dinner on the patio listening to the sound of the sea. It's just a few minutes walk down to the quiet shingle beach below. The sea was clean and clear. We had some nice conversations with hikers as the cottage is right on the coastal path. There is a wooden bench in front of the patio, which is a view point for walkers. This was not a problem. There is a wooden table and 3 wooden chairs on the patio, a wooden sun lounger at the side of the cottage in the shed with a cushion kept in a bag. It is heavy so we left it out as the weather was lovely. Cushions for the chairs indoors in a basket by the door. There is shady space also on the patio. On arrival the cottage was generally clean but not spotless. I had to wipe down the clothes unit in the bedroom as it was covered in sandy dust. Also the fridge needed a bit of a clean. The unit in the bedroom was not very practical for storing clothes and only 4 hangers supplied. There was room for a single wardrobe where the unit was positioned. This would have been more practical and made for a more comfortable bedroom. Also a chest of drawers would have been more practical than an armchair. The double bed was comfortable. The blind was thin and let in light. The sea view was lovely. Plenty of sockets throughout the cottage. The shower room had plenty of space for toiletries on the ledge above the sink and there is an electric towel rail. Nice roomy shower, easy to use and water temperature good. Kitchen only had space in cupboard above fridge for storing food, but little can be done about that, due to fact it is a small property. It had all the necessaries for cooking. There was a washing machine and microwave. Under the sink were all the necessary cleaning products. A cupboard under the stairs had a hoover, iron and ironing board and concertina clothes dryer. We're not used to electric cookers and found it complicated to use. All the manuals are in a file in the storage cabinet in the lounge. There was a smart tv, and Alexa, which was nice to play music on, also Wi fi which was useful. The settee was comfortable. Hooks by the door to hang things on were useful too. All in all the cottage was generally well equipped. I would advise being prepared with supplies as the nearest shop is around 20 minutes drive, mainly on single track roads but the location makes up for this. Also you can walk to the Cricket Inn and Britannia Cafe on the beach along the coastal footpath which takes around 20 minutes. A torch is needed at night. The cottage is only 1.5 miles to Start Point lighthouse. It's around 40 minutes drive to Dartmouth, 20 minutes to Torcross and similar to Kingsbridge where there is a Morrisons and Tesco as well as some lovely independent shops. The Queens Arms, in the pretty village of Slapton, is around 25 minutes away, a lovely traditional pub with a gorgeous garden. We had wonderful weather and enjoyed out stay in this lovely little cottage in the most stunning location and would recommend it.

This is a delightful little cottage with incredible views across the beach and towards Berry Head.

It was cosy and comfortable and had all the basic amenities and a few extra nice touches like the Alexa in the bedroom and the selection of board games. The only minor drawbacks are that the kitchen area is tiny, and while there is a washing machine there is no dishwasher; there was a large water stain on the ceiling in the living room; the blind in the bedroom lets in a lot of light in the mornings (a blackout blind would be preferable); and although the double bed is comfortable there is space for a larger bed and that would be even better. On the whole though these are very minor issues indeed and do not ultimately detract from the fact that this is a very well-maintained little gem of a holiday retreat and we had a wonderful few days.

Please see my trip advisor review for an in depth review.

Ideal place to stay, especially if you like walking the coastal path, Start Point lighthouse one way Beesands and a pub he other.

Fish and chips highly recommended. The Reach was very clean and comfortable, having all that you need for a lovely break. sheltered from the south westerly winds a bonus.

We love The Reach and have been staying here for 5 years.

Just sitting and admiring the view is so relaxing. Cottage was lovely and clean and the weather was kind to us. We even saw seals by the beach at Hallsands plus a couple at Mattiscombe sands - wonderful sight! We usually book for September so going 5 weeks later in the year, made us think we wouldn't see the sun, but we did. We hadn't planned to go at all this year as we lost our little dog, Jake, December 2021. We now have a new "four legged addition" and decided to book and make futher memories with him. He loved going down to the beach, every morning, plus saying hello to all the coastal path walkers! Thank you, once again, for the use of your cottage and we are hoping to be back next year. P.S The new sofa is lovely and comfortable.

Just back from a lovely week at The Reach.

The views from the property were amazing, you could spend hours people watching! The patio area was perfect for our dog Reg, he spent hours sitting out there just watching the world go by. It was very clean & comfortable. Plenty of hot water with a powerful shower. Bed was comfy so we slept like logs. Jigsaws & games were a nice touch along with plenty of reading material & maps. Property was well equipped, but it would have been handy to have a measuring jug. We ended up bringing home our rubbish & recycling as the wheelie bin was full & it seemed unclear how it would ever get emptied as there were 43 steps to take it down. All the other properties bins were situated near the car park, which made more sense. We had a lovely time .....I was glad my husband was driving with the very narrow lanes.....a lot of reversing was required at times!

Pls do not increase charges as cost making us consider a European holiday next year .

Idyllic cottage with wonderful views but very basic that could do with a little tlc upgrade .

Absolutely fantastic place.

Spent every morning sat on the bench outside with a coffee just looking at the view. Would definitely book a return trip.

Our second year staying at the cottage and just as good as the first time.

Ideal for couples looking for a relaxed holiday in fantastic location. The cottage is clean and has all you need to make your holiday.It was great to see a new comfy sofa but can we have some new comfy outdoor chairs and a parasol as when the sun shines this is the best place to sit and chat as people walk by. Looking forward to going back again in 2023

A beautiful little place perched on top of the hill overlooking the beach.

Super clean & comfortable. Quiet location. Make sure you’re well stocked with food as it’s quite a drive out to the shops although supermarket does deliver. We’ll equipped kitchen, could do with tongs & a cheese grater to be picky. Walk over the headland to the Cricket Inn at Beesands. Amazing food & beer.

Firstly the pros; This property is in an idylic position on the headland overlooking the beach at North Hallsands, waking up to that view every morning really set us up for our daily adventures.

There are some nice walks from here, or for the less energetic a short drive will bring you to Start Point, East Prawle or Slapton Ley. Even just spending the day lazing about at The Reach or dog walking on the beach is very enjoyable. The coastal footpath runs directly past the gate where there's a bench that most walkers stop to take in the view so we got chatting to several very nice folk who stopped there. We took our Spaniel dog with us to The Reach and found it really good for him, we could leave the door open so he could come and go as he pleased without being able to get out of the enclosed front area and he loved it out there, saying hello to most passers by. Being a stonechipped / flagged area made it easier to keep him clean and wipe him down as there's nowhere out there for a pooch to get muddy and any sand he'd picked up on the beach could be easily dealt with out there too. It was a very enjoyable week spent in a lovely area. The cons: The property is starting to show some slight signs of a lack of TLC and attention to detail, the photos on the website must have been taken a while back when it was "fresher" so they make it appear a bit nicer than it actually is. The stonechiped area at the front of the house needs a good weeding for instance as it's starting to get quite overgrown in places. The were also a couple of items such as glasses / spoons etc in the cupboards that weren't very clean. The towels are starting to look a bit worn & shabby and could probably do with replacing soon, there are also a few minor signs of black mold appearing in the shower cublicle which whilst not too bad yet will need seeing to before it gets much worse. The shower though is very good. A shaving mirror in the bathroom would be nice as it's a bit of a lean into the big mirror and the light isn't very good in there either really, not helped by the lack of a window to cast any natural light. I would suggest that anybody booking here take along some Tupperware type containers to put any opened food items in, as we experienced a bit of an ant problem in the food cupboard during our stay, on our second day we returned after a walk to find ants crawling all over the inside of the cupboard. Once we'd wiped it all out and put any open items into containers, which we'd thankfully brought with us, it was fine apart from the odd ant or two we saw during the rest of the week. There didn't appear to be any cleaning cloths in the property, there were cleaning materials but no dishcloths or dusters etc that we could find. The WiFi here was also a bit hit and miss. Finally, whilst the bedding was perfectly clean and fresh on our arrival, there are blue pillows under the top white ones which personally I didn't feel happy about as these didn't appear to have removable pillow cases, they're more of a cushion, which raised the question of when they would have last been washed. I much prefer both pillows to have fresh white covers, but that's just a personal thing. Despite these negative comments, on the whole we spent a very enjoyable week at The Reach, the position of it is what makes it special but with a bit more thought and attention to detail it could be the perfect holiday location.

We enjoyed staying at ‘the Reach’ in Hallsands very much.

Comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. The location was also excellent.

If you are after a peaceful break for 2 people (with or without a pet), look no further.

Brilliant location, incredible views and a lovely accommodation.

What an amazing find, we were blown away by the location and the views were incredible.

Watching the sea while eating breakfast was amazing and listening to the waves at night very calming. Stunning cliff walks and pubs within easy reach. The house is perfect for 2 people, very cosy and had everything we needed. The lanes are very narrow and I can imagine in the summer months it could be a bit problematic. We would definitely return.

Beautiful location for a cozy cottage!

! Lots of beautiful walks, a perfect get away!

We only found out there where 43 steps to the property after booking with the final instructions, which was impossible for my wife, we tried to swap but told this was impossible so we booked elsewhere with you.

Beautiful location.

Peaceful, very chilled out...lots friendly people to chat with on the South Coast Path ( if you to choose to chat !) .. Lovely cottage, we had a superb break.

This is our 6th year holidaying in North Hallsands and we just love it.

The Reach provides us with the holiday we enjoy and we are so looking forward to going back next year. Spotlessly clean and everything you could want for a week away from the hustle and bustle of life - we were sad to leave! We look forward to 2022!

Overall difficult to fault, but would have preferred a dishwasher to a washing machine.

We had a lovely week at the Reach.

The cottage was cosy and had evetything we needed. Lovely views and walks from the door. My only critcism is the uncomfortable sofa. I ended up sitting at the table in the evenings as it caused backache. I would suggest the addition of some clothes pegs would be useful as when i put the drier outside the clothes blew off! The cottage details also say there is a washer drier but in fact it is only a washing machine. Overall a great place!

We enjoyed our stay at this amazing location, and had the best sleep in a really comfortable bed.

We did consider rebooking, but we may now opt for a foreign holiday due to the price increase of over well over £200 for the same week next year! This is not acceptable as the cottage requires more comforts to be added . The most amazing view but we didn't want to spend time in the garden that was overgrown with weeds and without any relaxing garden furniture! or even inside on an evening due to the most uncomfortable sofa.

A basic accommodation in a stunning position.

This was our second visit and we’re looking to book again the same week, next year but appears to be a 42% price increase ? Is this correct ?

Idealic location.

Stunning scenery. Very comfortable cottage. Only problem was......leaving. Graham

The property was good, and as described, and we had a really good holiday.

You could not find a more picturesque setting. It was warm, clean and there are great walks from the door. Sykes themselves are a poor company. Twice I had to query financial aspects of the booking. The first time Sykes readjusted the price back to what it should have been, but obviously would not have done had I not noticed the error. The second time, when I queried an addition to the price which was labelled ‘adhoc’ on my account statement, I was told that the extra money was an internal adjustment. On being asked to be more specific, they could not. So if you don’t mind your booking agency just helping themselves to your money and telling you that this was to cover an ad hoc undisclosed internal factor, then Sykes are the people to use. If you would prefer to book a holiday and know that the price you agree is not going to mysteriously change, then my advice would be to use someone else. I never did get that money back. How an internal adjustment can lead to customers having to pay money escapes me. That is the opposite of internal. Great property. Rubbish agency.

The location of this cottage was lovely, it was also very clean.

However, the bed was fitted with a footboard which prevented my wife and I from sleeping properly (we are both 6 foot plus) and the sofa was uncomfortable as well. We have used Skyes before, and the cottages have been up to scratch but we felt a bit disappointed with this one.

This is our third year at the Reach and fifth year at Hallsands.

The cottage is just right for us and our little dog (Jake) and the views never disappoint - we just love it! We are so pleased the new owners of "The Reach" have continued to let the cottage out and have already booked our week for next year! We did have a few minor issues - the flush on the toilet is difficult to operate if you have weak wrists, as I have. You need to use both hands to push the button in. The bedroom window could do with easing to make it easier to shut, something that didn't bother us as we love to hear the sea, however, when we left we struggled to close it fully. The garden/gravel needed a good weeding as was quite overgrown with weeds. We think the immersion had been put on "timed" rather than "constant" as we were unable to have a hot shower on arrival. This was soon rectified by reading the instruction manual to change to constant for the rest of our stay. The milk, tea bags and hot chocolate where appreciated - thank you.

Apart from that it was a fantastic place to stay we enjoyed our time there.

Sorry to say that the oven and microwave were dirty. Food left on tray in oven. Microwave plate dirty. Top compartment of freezer iced up.