Courtenay Villa

Customer rating

4.4★

10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Electric car charging
Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

13 Customer Review(s)

Elaine
May 2026

“Large construction site next door spoiled the holiday.”

Inside the property it was very dusty in the kitchen and lounge, which we assumed was blowing in from the construction. The drive and bin area was blocked regularly by trademen's vans attending the site. Firstly, we should have been informed of the construction and the rate should have been amended. But for the construction work, it was a really lovely property.

Inside the property it was very dusty in the kitchen and lounge, which we assumed was blowing in from the construction. The drive and bin area was blocked regularly by trademen's vans attending the site. Firstly, we should have been informed of the construction and the rate should have been amended. But for the construction work, it was a really lovely property.

- Elaine, May 2026

Hi Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback and for your kind comments about the property itself. We are pleased to hear that, aside from the neighbouring works, you found it to be a lovely place to stay. We are genuinely sorry that the construction activity next door detracted from your holiday. Prior to your arrival, we had been advised by the developers that the works were expected to be completed by May 2026, and we had also reached an agreement with them that contractors would not park outside the property or obstruct access. We were therefore disappointed to learn that this was not your experience. We completely understand your concerns regarding the dust and the disruption caused by vehicles associated with the site. Although the works are beyond our control, we take feedback such as this very seriously and will be raising these issues with the developers on both your behalf and ours. Thank you again for bringing these matters to our attention. We value your feedback and appreciate your understanding of a situation that was unfortunately outside our direct control. We hope that despite this inconvenience, you were still able to enjoy your stay and make some happy holiday memories. The Cannon Family Property Owner
Martin September 2025

“The property is of course stunning two minor issues.”

The main bedroom door rattles in the wind and had to be wedged with loo paper to ensure a nights sleep and there needs to be a shower mat provided to avoid the elderly( us) slipping two reasons why we will not book this property again are Friday change over which resulted in our 6 hour drive becoming 8 hours start stop all the way from Essex and secondly asking the tenant to find the re cycling centre miles away is not acceptable Martin Henry

- Martin, September 2025

Dear Martin, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your thoughts. I’m so pleased to hear you found the property stunning, though I’m sorry that a couple of points detracted from your overall experience. We haven’t previously received any comments about the bedroom door rattling in windy conditions, but I’m grateful you mentioned it. We will certainly take a look and make any necessary adjustments to ensure it’s completely secure and quiet. Thank you as well for highlighting the shower mat. Your point about safety is entirely understood, and we will review this straight away to make sure guests feel comfortable and confident using the shower. I do appreciate that travelling on a Friday can make for a longer journey, particularly coming from Essex, and I’m sorry that this affected the start of your break. Our changeover days are fixed, but we understand that traffic at busy times can be frustrating. Regarding recycling, our intention is to support the local arrangements in place, though I’m sorry if this felt inconvenient during your stay. We will reflect on your comments to see whether we can make this clearer or easier for guests in future. Thank you again for your feedback — it is genuinely appreciated. Warm regards, The Cannon Family Property Owner
Peter August 2025

“This was our 10th visit to Courtenay Villa and every bit as enjoyable as previous holidays, despite intrusive noise from the adjacent building site.”

Many thanks to the Cannon family allowing us to share their amazing home. We are already booked for 2026! Peter and Jenny Heath

- Peter, August 2025

Dear Peter and Jenny, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. It truly means a great deal to us that this was your 10th visit to Courtenay Villa and that you continue to enjoy your stays. We’re especially grateful for your understanding regarding the temporary disruption from the building works. Thankfully these are no longer an issue. It’s reassuring to know that, despite that, you were still able to have such an enjoyable holiday. Thank you as well for your continued loyalty and for your generous comments about our family home — it’s always a pleasure to know it’s appreciated and cared for by returning guests. We’re delighted to hear you’re already booked for 2026 and very much look forward to welcoming you back once again. With warmest thanks, Property Owner
Linda June 2024

“Everything lived up to expectations especially the location of the property.”

The view of the coast from every balcony was beautiful, we had one stormy day that changed the view completely into yet another wonderful scene.

- Linda, June 2024

Dear Linda Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed staying and appreciated the house and all its magic. The Cannons Property Owner
Tracey May 2024

“The property is beautiful with stunning views, we had a fantastic weekend.”

The only minor disappointments being only having a cafetiere for coffee, for a property of this standard I would have expected to have a Nespresso or similar. Also the 9am check out was not the most relaxing end to our stay, and the earliest check out I have experienced in any self catering property.

- Tracey, May 2024

Dear Tracey Thanks so much for your feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed the house. Thanks for the coffee feedback - you will be pleased to hear that there is now a decent Nespresso machine at the house. On the check out time I will look Into what we can do. Many Thanks The Cannons Property Owner
Philip July 2023

“Just back and we had a lovely family holiday in a lovely house and location”

- Philip, July 2023

Hi Phillip Thanks so much for your lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. The Cannons Property Owner
Peter August 2022

“Our 7th year in succession.”

Need we say more!!

- Peter, August 2022
Lisa June 2022

“We absolutely loved Courtenay Villas.”

We have stayed in many houses/cottages over the past 20 years & this is by far the best yet. We would definitely love to come back. We had a Great holiday. There were 4 generations staying & it suited everyone. Great House. Well equipped. Comfortable. Great location. Love it!!!!!

- Lisa, June 2022
Julie June 2022

“An absolutely stunning property, with amazing views, we all loved our stay and will return again.”

A short walk into Salcombe which is no problem as the views along the way make it worth every step. I cannot praise the property enough, extremely clean and the owners have thought of every little detail to make it special.

- Julie, June 2022
Alexander May 2022

“I took my dad away to Courtenay Villa for his 50th birthday and wow, what a place!”

Sadly, we were broken into by someone who claimed to be the owner during our stay. We felt threatened by the intruder and Sykes didn't take responsibility and action against that horrible, arrogant person. All in all, sadly it was a fearful experience and ruined my dad's 50th birthday celebration.

- Alexander, May 2022

Thank you for your feedback which is really disappointing but we want to assure you that there really was no intruder or break in and give a full explanation. Firstly we do value all our guests and privacy is of the up most importance. An important package had been delivered to our house Courtenay Villa and we asked our caretaker Chris to ask if he could pop in and see if the current guests minded if he collected it and put it in the garage. He knocked and politely asked if he could come and get the package and also checked you were all ok and were enjoying our family holiday home. Chris fed back to me that you were all lovely people and seemed very happy and enjoying the house. One of the owners then came to collect the parcel from the garage which is accessed separately to the house – he had left something in one of the landlords cupboards that he needed so rang the bell but there was no answer. He decided to quickly pop In through the garage to collect the item which was in a cupboard just next to the garage. In hindsight this was the wrong thing to do and he should have come back later and asked permission to come in so we do apologise for this. You were in fact in and he had a nice chat with you and you all seemed to be having a lovely time which he was really pleased by. All I can do is apologise but I want to make any future guests reading this understand that going forwards we have made sure that there won’t be any need for us to come into the main property unless there is a maintenance issue or emergency. Thank you for your understanding. James – Joint Owner Courtenay Villa. Property Owner
Deborah August 2021

“Cleaning dissatisfaction, microwave didn’t work, vacuum was useless”

- Deborah, August 2021
William May 2021

“This is by far the best holiday rental I have stayed in, amazing views and loads of space.”

- William, May 2021
Pamela August 2020

“Salcombe is a very nice area of the country, the house was situated between the the North and South beaches with great sea views.”

- Pamela, August 2020

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Summary

Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size bedroom with en-suite shower over bath, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x bunk (only suitable for children) this room is interconnecting with the master suite but both have their own access, 1 x king, 1 x twin
Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Utility
Sitting room.
Underfloor heating (except in 2 ground floor bedrooms, where there are electric radiators), Induction hob, electric double oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV with DVD player and WiFi
Bed linen and towels provided
Ample parking
NEW electric car charging port available
Balconies and paved patio area with barbecue
No pets
Strictly No Smoking
Pub within 0.4 miles, shop within 1.6 miles

The property

Courtenay Villa is an outstanding property resting on the outskirts of Salcombe, benefiting from breath-taking views of the South Devon coastline.

This coastal hideaway is the perfect base for a family and friend's gathering to an area steeped with a magnitude of attractions and activities to suit all ages and tastes.

Enter the property onto the second floor into the galleried hallway where you will be delighted to find three elegantly-appointed bedrooms.

Choose between a super-king-size bedroom, a bunk bedroom and a double bedroom, whilst down the stairs you will find a king and a twin bedroom, each designed to ensure a flexible sleeping arrangement.

Continuing to impress is the stylish kitchen/diner, where you will find everything you could possibly need to cater for yourselves during a week-long break.

Here, you can enjoy your meals at the formal dining table or open up the patio doors to dine alfresco on the balcony, perfect for enjoying those captivating sea views.

The interior is complete by a sitting room with its comfy seating.

If you can tear yourself away from this elegant retreat, head to South Sands where there are two hotels, South Sands Hotel and Harbour Beach Club Hotel and Spa serving food along with Bo’s beach café as well as legendary Winking Prawn Beach Cafe at North Sands Beach while a short drive into the centre of Salcombe offers a superb selection of amenities to suit all tastes and requirements.

To keep you busy whilst here, look forward to soaking up the sun at the nearby beaches of North Sands and South Sands, or brush up on the local history by discovering he National Trust property Overbeck’s.

Alternatively, try out on the watersport opportunities available on the estuary or venture out to Kingsbridge.

Courtenay Villa is a wonderful base for exploring the delights of Devon with your loved ones.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.

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About the location

SALCOMBE

Kingsbridge 7 miles; Dartmouth 21 miles; Plymouth 24 miles; Paignton 26 miles.

Salcombe is a popular destination for walkers and families looking for a holiday by the sea and was once a major port. There are two pretty beaches within a short distance, North Sands and South Sands and further on is the National Trust property Overbeck’s where you can wander through the subtropical gardens. Why not have a more adventurous day and try out the watersports available on the estuary including surfing, kayaking or a more leisurely boat trip? Whilst staying in Salcombe you must take advantage of the locally sourced seafood which is served in many of the restaurants, pubs, cafés and delicatessens. The southern tip of Devon provides some spectacular scenery and picturesque vistas with a number of sandy beaches, lovely villages with thatched cottages and some fantastic opportunities for walking, including the South West Coast path.

Please be aware, bunk beds are only suitable for children.

Max occupancy 8 x adults and 2 x children.

Children to be supervised at all times on terraces and balconies.

Please note that the balcony on bedroom 2 is no longer in use and is now a Juliet balcony.

Strictly No Smoking

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Reviews & Ratings

“Large construction site next door spoiled the holiday.”

“The property is of course stunning two minor issues.”

“This was our 10th visit to Courtenay Villa and every bit as enjoyable as previous holidays, despite intrusive noise from the adjacent building site.”

“Everything lived up to expectations especially the location of the property.”

“The property is beautiful with stunning views, we had a fantastic weekend.”

“Just back and we had a lovely family holiday in a lovely house and location”

“Our 7th year in succession.”

“We absolutely loved Courtenay Villas.”

“An absolutely stunning property, with amazing views, we all loved our stay and will return again.”

“I took my dad away to Courtenay Villa for his 50th birthday and wow, what a place!”

“Cleaning dissatisfaction, microwave didn’t work, vacuum was useless”

“This is by far the best holiday rental I have stayed in, amazing views and loads of space.”

“Salcombe is a very nice area of the country, the house was situated between the the North and South beaches with great sea views.”

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About the location

SALCOMBE