The Reach

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

4 Customer Review(s)

Mr James
September 2020

“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.

- Mr James, September 2020
Dr Betteney April 2021

“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.

- Dr Betteney, April 2021

Many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are thrilled you had a great holiday and were happy with the property. We can see you did correspond with our finance department, and your questions have been answered. We can only apologise you felt that this was not satisfactory, and can assure you we would never adjust a booking price without a valid reason and all parties being made aware. We are glad that in spite of this issue, you enjoyed your stay at The Reach. Owner relations
Miss Abery September 2020

“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.

- Miss Abery, September 2020

We are delighted to hear that your stay at The Reach exceeded expectations and look forward to welcoming you again next year. The owners have been in touch and have asked us to pass on the following in response to your feedback: Thank you for your comments; we do appreciate them as we want to ensure our guests have the best experience they can. I'd like to update you with some of the improvements we have planned, unfortunately with the lock-down we were not able to carry out the finishing touches we had wished. We plan to either repair or replace the bedroom window, very soon a contractor will be assessing, we appreciate this can be tricky to close. I can only apologise for the hot water, not sure what happened there, and we hope that our caretaker was able to help. We are looking forward to visiting ourselves next week when we can freshen up both inside and out. We have had the loo flushed looked at, and could find no fault, but this continues to be stiff we should take another look at it. See you next year! Owner relations
Mr North August 2020

“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.

- Mr North, August 2020

Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at The Reach. We appreciate all feedback given positive or otherwise and have passed your comments to our housekeeper who will ensure these areas are looked at and dealt with. We hope to welcome you back to the area again soon. Owner relations
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The property

The Reach at 2 The Coach House is in an elevated position overlooking the village of Hallsands and its shingle beach - The Reach enjoys an amazing panorama of the South Hams coast line from its cliff top position making it a perfect destination for a romantic week away or the perfect vantage point in which to walk the South Coast Path which runs past the cottage. A series of 43 stone steps lead from the allocated parking area up to the front gate – where a pair of French doors open directly into the light and airy open-plan living area. The Reach has a cosy, contemporary feel to its open plan living area, with its well equipped galley-style kitchen you have all you could want to rustle up a delicious treat to relax the day away enjoying the view. Upstairs you’ll find The Reach’s airy bedroom with a double bed, stunning sea views and an adjacent shower room. Out the front of The Reach is a large stone terrace where alfresco dinning can be enjoyed by all who stay. Exploring the Devon lanes nearby you’ll find many quaint fishing villages dotted along Start Bay with plenty of options of cafés, shops and pubs.

The walk up over the hill to Beesands is a must, where you will find holiday treats such as fish and chips from Britannia @ The Beach, The Cricket Inn and a cafe.

Spoilt for choice in every direction with the Millbrook Inn set in the charming village of South Pool and the Pigs Nose nestled on the green at East Prawle.

Two more gems to be found during your stay.

With the South West Coast Path running right past the property, and the nearby sweeping beaches, you’ll never be short of things to do. A journey inland could lead you towards the Dartmoor National Park, a landscape abundant in opportunities for lovers of the countryside. The Reach is perfect for those looking to experience all that the Devonshire coast has to offer.

Summary

One bedroom with a double bed, Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Electric central heating
Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Allocated parking space for two cars
Terrace with seating and table
Sorry, no smoking
Shop within 3.9 miles, pub within 3.5 miles
Note: Guests must bring their own 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.

Please note there is approximately 40 steps leading to the property

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

Please note that the South West Coast Path runs in front of the cottage.

Hallsands is accessed from the main road via a single track (with passing places) Devon lane.

Mobile coverage is variable and not available on some networks

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Reviews

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

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

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

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

The property

Summary

About the location

HALLSANDS