Southcliffe

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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

19 Customer Review(s)

“We had a lovely week With the superb position of the house, the icing on the cake would have been a small boat on the house mooring to potter around in.”

There were many about, just not one available to use :(

- Mr Johnstone, August 2019
“Fantastic location if you are mobile and Ok with steps which we all were and were aware from the website.”

Well equipped kitchen and clean tidy house with amazing views. Superb to be able to walk into the town which is only 10 minutes away. We would definitely stay here again.

- Mrs Owens, July 2019
“Southcliffe is a lovely cottage in stunningly beautiful surroundings.”

I can honestly say this is probably one of the best holidays I have ever had. To wake up to the view of the creek and watch it change with the tides is such a pleasure. I kayaked morning and evening as tides would allow and we toured the surrounding areas to find fabulous sceneries and great countryside. We all want to come back again and see more of the area. I would like to add a couple of small criticisms which are more a comment on attention to detail than a harsh opinion. Most cottages we have stayed in leave a small welcome hamper to start visitors off. We were left a bottle of wine but no tea, coffee, milk or salt and pepper. Everyone wants a cuppa when they reach their holiday destination. Also the instructions for rubbbish and recycling disposal were confusing to say the least. The neighbouring property had a recycling area but we were unsure if we could leave our bags there, or even which bags to use for what. These were just small niggles which did not spoil a great holiday; it is just a suggestion for small and inexpensive improvements. However, what a gorgeous place to spend a holiday.

- Mr May, May 2019
“A wonderful and relaxing property right on the waterfront.”

Just a stroll into town, but feels like a million miles away. Beware of the internal stairs, they are not for young kids or the elderly.

- Ms Shenton, April 2019
“Exceptional creek side villa.”

Tastefully furnished and updated. Helpful owner and caretaker. Clean and well equipped. Easy walk into Kingsbridge for restaurant and pubs, kitchen well set up for self catering. Drying mooring close by at no additional cost. All in all, an interesting and comfortable location, good value.

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Thank you for your review regarding your stay at Southcliffe in Kingsbridge and also your kind comments on our service. We are pleased that the property had everything to offer and you found the close proximity of the town beneficial. We hope you choose to return to the South Hams in the near future. Owner relations
“Lovely cottage in an absolutely stunning location.”

Well equipped and fitted out, and maintained. Only concern was the steep stairs for young children and no stairgate we could use.

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“The property was overpriced for the quality of the interior, very 80's inside.”

you could hear everything the neighbours did, even knew what tv station they were watching due to paper thin walls. the steps weren't mentioned in the details, not a problem but lethal at night, especially with no lighting. parking was a disgrace, especially with 2 kids, one of which has to be carried - you had to wait for a gap in the traffic to get a child into the car. strongly recommend that families should be warned of this with future bookings … it's not fair and is a stressful start / end to your day. even the interior staircase was dangerous for kids, lethal for our 2 year old. we could have got a much better property for the same price, and the details i've highlighted SHOULD have been explained to us …. very disappointed !!!!!

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“The house is in an amazing position and the views over the estuary are constantly changing.”

Very well equipped,quiet, clean and warm (except for downstairs bedroom - Baltic!). Only downside is parking - awkward, tight spot on a very busy road, difficult particularly when property next door is occupied.

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Many thanks for your review of Southcliffe in Kingsbridge. We were grateful for your feedback which we have noted and passed on to the owners. We do hope you choose to stay with us again. Owner relations
“Lovely little house, you cannot get closer to the estuary than this, enjoyed our stay Pros: -Location: waterside -Views: great estuary views, from the balcony, the garden and the house (ground floor) -Decor: Light and airy decor (particularly downstairs) -Great shower (for short persons) -Bed is very comfy (I thought) Cons: -Location: for those without a car: town and pubs are within walking distance, but not so close that we’d like to walk that a few times a day.”

So we made sure to go to the supermarket on our way back from the busstation etc. The Crabshell inn is halfway town and a good place for a drink and some food (we liked the sharing platter, better value than at the 7 stars) -Cleanliness: kitchen and dining area all feel a bit sticky -Beep: there was a non stop 24/7 high pitched beep sound coming from the estuary. You cannot hear it in the house when the door is closed. When you sit outside, it’s there all the time -Shower: tall husband didn’t fit under it -Bed not comfy (tall husband said) -No downstairs toilet/bathroom - Bedrooms are bit tired looking -Recycling: there are all sorts of threats in the booklet in the house that if you don’t put waste in the right bags or in the right bins you will not get your deposit back, but there isn’t a detailed enough description for people from other countries as to how the recycling of different materials actually works. What types of plastic need to go where? In our country it’s all very different. Also we’d like a map to the bottle bank, as the decription isn’t clear, and we couldn’t find it. -All-in all at the moment (mid 2015) I wouldn’t recommend this house for people in the euro zone, with the euro being low as it is, this house is in my view too expensive for what you’re getting.

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Many thanks for your valuable feedback in respect of your recent stay at Southcliffe in Kingsbridge. It was pleasing to hear how much you enjoyed the waterside location and great estuary views from the property. Your comments are really appreciated and these have all been fed back to the caretaker/owner. We do hope you choose to stay with us again soon. Owner relations
“Lovely setting,were disappointed not to have the basics in the kitchen when we arrived,no milk,tea bags,coffee,salt,pepper,I would have thought that they would have provided these ,having arrived had to then go out and stock up,just felt penny pinching,the whole kitchen felt tired,all the crockery was mismatched and a lot of it chipped,felt like the remains of a car boot sale,was a shame as it is a stunning location.”

Were a lot of dog hairs on the blankets and a smell of dogs which is not pleasant if you are not a doggy owner.

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Many thanks for taking the time to leave your review in respect of your recent stay at Southcliffe in Kingsbridge and please accept our apologies for the delay in replying. We were very grateful for your feedback regarding this popular self catering property, but clearly disappointed that some aspects of the accommodation did not meet your expectations. With this in mind, we have passed your comments on to the property caretaker who will follow up and take what action is required to address the issues raised. Whilst writing,a welcome pack of tea, coffee, milk, sugar etc is not currently supplied. We will forward your comments in this respect to the owner. Having said this, a welcome bottle of wine is always provided. Thank you, once again, for your valuable feedback. We were pleased to read how much you loved the stunning, waterside location of this property and we look forward to welcoming you back to the South Hams very soon. Owner relations
“What a lovely place!”

Southcliffe is the perfect property to relax and unwind. We found the whole place very comfortable inside and out. Peaceful and private and the views are fabulous.We will return. The Crabshell Inn is worth a visit and is a short walk away but it gets very busy so get there early.

- Jarvis family,

Thank you for your review regarding your stay at Southcliffe in Kingsbridge. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and you were able to relax and unwind in this property. We were delighted to hear how lovely and quiet you found the property and enjoyed the great estuary views throughout your stay. Your comments regarding our team's service were much appreciated - thank you. We hope to welcome you back to this beautiful area again soon.
Owner relations
“A fabulous location.”

However access to the property is difficult and the stairs are steep which wasn't a problem for us it but this needs to be explained in the house information before booking. Also the water coming in under the ground floor, as the tide goes in and out is weird and takes a bit of getting used to. My daughter couldn't sleep in the downstairs bedroom because of the tide noise.We cooked Christmas dinner in the house and all the crockery,pans,and dishes were there which was great.The washing machine and dishwasher were great. I think the plates need renewing. Overall we had a lovely week here in this quirky property. I loved the double aspect windows overlooking the estuary.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave your review of Southcliffe in Kingsbridge. We were so pleased to hear that, overall, you had a lovely Christmas break in this house overlooking the ever changing estuary. Your feedback in respect of the plates have been noted and passed on the owners. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We look forward to welcoming you back to this beautiful area very soon. Owner relations
“The stairs are very narrow and steep.”

This needs to be clear as someone with mobility issues will not manage Otherwise excellent property and with everything you could use One other point the information about area provided in property is out of date

- MARY,

Many thanks for your review of Southcliffe in Kingsbridge. It was pleasing that you found the property to be excellent with everything you needed for your holiday. We were also grateful for your feedback in respect of the property and have passed on your comments regarding the out of date literature to the caretaker. We do hope you had a lovely holiday and look forward to welcoming you back to the South Hams again very soon.
Owner relations
“Property lived up to all the information and photos provided on the web site - very comfortable, everything you would need in the kitchen and the most wonderful views from the terrace.”

Comments about the internal staircase and access via external steps down to the property should be carefully noted. Avoid taking large suitcases or bags if you are in your 60's like us!

- SUE,

Many thanks for your review of Southcliffe in Kingsbridge. We were grateful for your feedback regarding the property and do hope you had an enjoyable holiday. Looking forward to welcoming you back to this beautiful area very soon.
Owner relations
“Southcliffe Cottage is a lovely place to stay, the views over the estuary are breathtaking, the cottage has everything for your stay, it is nice and cosy, very clean, and a nice bottle of wine and fresh flowers to great you when you arrive, our dog loved going into the water everyday being so close to the waters edge it was a lovely bonus, the area is very nice as well lovely places to visit with your dog, the beaches are dog friendly as well and the local restaurants and pubs are very dog friendly as well, I will be booking Southcliffe Cottage again.”

- Mrs YVONNE James,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write your lovely review of Southcliffe in Kingsbridge. We were delighted to hear that both you and your four legged friend loved this wonderful waterside property, together with all the amazing dog friendly beaches, restaurants and pubs, within easy reach. We look forward to welcoming you all back to Southcliffe very soon! Owner relations
“The property was as shown and described on line.”

It was clean and well appointed. The location was great.

- Ms Christine Riley-Jordan,

Thank you so much for your kind review of your recent stay at Southcliffe. We were delighted to hear that you particularly loved the wonderful location of this property looking out over the stunning and ever changing Kingsbridge/Salcombe estuary. We do hope you will choose to stay again. Owner relations
“The team at Coast & Country were very good and very helpful, this is the second time we have stayed at Southcliffe and the cottage is very well equipt in a beautiful location right on the estuary, I wouldn't hesitate to go back again and I would recommend this cottage for a relaxing holiday.”

There are plenty of places to eat in Kingsbridge and they are all dog friendly as well.

- Mrs Y James,

Many thanks for taking the time to leave your kind review of Southcliffe in Kingsbridge. It is wonderful to hear that you all enjoyed your stay at this lovely waterside property - it sounds as though it suited you perfectly! Thank you for your kind words regarding the service provided to you. We were pleased to hear that you would book with Coast & Country Cottages again - see you soon!
Owner relations
“Loved it here.”

Great location and the property is great. A little old fashioned in places but I would definitely recommend

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Thank you for your positive feedback in respect of Southcliffe in Kingsbridge. We were so pleased to hear that you absolutely loved the location of this waterside villa, with stunning views as far as South Pool Creek. We do hope you will choose to return in the future. Owner relations
“Lovely property but I think a warning about the steps for the elderly would be good .”

My husband is 83 and was unable to carry luggage down so it was left to me which had I not been fit could have been a problem.

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The property

Southcliffe is a tastefully presented waterside villa with stunning views as far as South Pool Creek, situated on the outskirts of Kingsbridge but within walking distance of the town's shops, restaurants and other facilities - the beautiful Start Bay coastline is nearby whilst the famous sailing town of Salcombe is within 10-15 minutes’ drive.

Southcliffe offers comfortable, well-equipped accommodation for couples or families with older children.

The lovely, bright and sunny open-plan sitting/dining room has a series of picture windows to take in the panoramic view, an open, working fireplace with a stone surround and hearth.

There is also a 37" TV, two large sofas and a door out to the balcony, decking with outdoor furniture and garden.

Meanwhile the well-equipped kitchen has a four-ring electric hob, microwave, oven / grill, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine.

There are three bedrooms in total: on the ground floor is a pretty bedroom with 4'6" double bed, wardrobe and dresser.

On the first floor is a second double bedroom with King-size mahogany bed, wardrobe, drawers/dresser, 19" flat screen TV and bedside units.

There is an additional twin bedroom with 3' single beds, wardrobe, drawers and a bedside unit.

There is only one bathroom with a bath, shower (over), w.c.

and wash-hand basin.

Outside the property is a superb decked balcony opening onto the decking area and garden with direct access to the estuary.

There is parking for one medium-sized car in a shared parking bay on Embankment Road.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1x king, 1x double and 1x twin
One bathroom
Modern kitchen
Sitting room
Wi-Fi available
Dog friendly
Off-road parking.
Gas central heating
Fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle
TV
Wifi available
Parking for one medium sized car
Decked balcony, garden, access to the estuary from the garden
Bed linen and towels supplied

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

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About the location

KINGSBRIDGE

Salcombe 5 miles; Dartmouth 12 miles; Totnes 13 miles; Plymouth 20 miles.

The busy little town of Kingsbridge lies at the head of a marine estuary in the attractive South Hams area of South Devon. During the summer season there are river excursions to Salcombe to see the abundant wildlife in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which also forms part of the South Devon Heritage Coast. Visitors can take a walk along the Kingsbridge Quay, wander through the narrow alleys off Fore Street or visit the Shambles, an Elizabethan market arcade. Around the South Hams area there are picturesque ports, such as Dartmouth and Salcombe, together with sandy beaches at Blackpool Sands near Stoke Fleming and the two sandy beaches at Thurlestone. There are a host of small attractive villages in South Hams offering interesting pubs, local farm produce shops and pretty rows of cottages, plus further afield the waterfront city of Plymouth is a vibrant centre housing the National Marine Aquarium, historic Barbican Quay and plenty of night life, including theatres, restaurants and bars.

45 Steep steps down to property from parking area. Property not suitable for young children - internal steps very steep. Up to two well behaved dogs permitted.

Southcliffe

Kingsbridge, Devon (Ref. 995811)

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a lovely week With the superb position of the house, the icing on the cake would have been a small boat on the house mooring to potter around in.”

“Fantastic location if you are mobile and Ok with steps which we all were and were aware from the website.”

“Southcliffe is a lovely cottage in stunningly beautiful surroundings.”

“A wonderful and relaxing property right on the waterfront.”

“Exceptional creek side villa.”

“Lovely cottage in an absolutely stunning location.”

“The property was overpriced for the quality of the interior, very 80's inside.”

“The house is in an amazing position and the views over the estuary are constantly changing.”

“What a lovely place!”

“A fabulous location.”

“The stairs are very narrow and steep.”

“Property lived up to all the information and photos provided on the web site - very comfortable, everything you would need in the kitchen and the most wonderful views from the terrace.”

“The property was as shown and described on line.”

“The team at Coast & Country were very good and very helpful, this is the second time we have stayed at Southcliffe and the cottage is very well equipt in a beautiful location right on the estuary, I wouldn't hesitate to go back again and I would recommend this cottage for a relaxing holiday.”