Little Horsecombe

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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Mrs Howland
May 2019

“Nice good and clean cottage, access a little difficult if you are not very good on your feet.”
Mrs Mainwaring May 2019

“A beautiful home inside and out, met all our holiday needs.”

My kids and dogs didn’t want to come home!!! Location was perfect for us as we headed out each day to explore the area but was also a short walk down to the estuary, which takes you easily by foot to the town.
Mrs Butterworth April 2019

“Excellent location and really great for the price.”

Would have been nice to have had teabags and milk on arrival
Mr Derek Stinson

“Lovely property but access by narrow lanes can lead to a lot of reversing!”

Little Horsecombe is indeed a lovely property, located in the heart of Devon, reversing down country lanes is inevitable but the charming property at the end makes up for it! We hope you book again with us soon and once again thank you for leaving feedback. Owner relations
Mr David Morris

“Cannot praise the cottage enough, lovely quiet cottage full of character yet having all mod cons.”

It was lovely to read your review and so pleasing to hear that you had an enjoyable stay. We do hope you will choose to return to Little Horsecombe in the future. Owner relations
Mrs A Hunt

“Lovely cottage in very quiet location.”

Many thanks for your review of Little Horsecombe and your kind comments in respect of our service. It is great to hear from returning customers and we were so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at this lovely property. We hope you choose to book again with us soon.
Owner relations
Mrs Virginia Roberts

“Lovely cottage in fabulous garden.”

Access would be very difficult for my one with mobility problems as steep sloping path to front door and tricky steep access from lower garden and main parking area. Kitchen small but very well equipped and amazing library of books! Shame about the old yellowed bed linen and poor cleaning standard so advice is take your own bedlinen.

We were very grateful to you for your feedback, but clearly sorry that there were various issues upon arrival. It was pleasing to hear, however, that other elements of the property, such as its spacious garden, fulfilled your expectations. Please be rest assured that your comments have now been followed up with the designated housekeeper an they will take what actions is required to avoid further problems of this kind. We trust that you enjoyed your holiday in spite of the issues raised and hope to welcome you back to the area again soon.
Owner relations
Mr Derek Stinson

“Love the cottage and setting which rates 5 star.”

Only disadvantage is the narrow roads accessing the cottage from Salcombe and I managed to scrape my car one day!

Many thanks for your kind review of Little Horsecombe in Salcombe. It is always great to hear from returning guests and we were pleased to hear that you continue to love the cottage. Your feedback regarding access to the property is also appreciated. Due to the property’s rural location, sadly the roads around the property can be fairly narrow in places- no more so than other Devon lanes! We hope that this did not detract from your overall experience and we look forward to welcoming you back to the South Hams in September.
Owner relations
Mrs A Hunt

“Beautiful location so peaceful”

It is fantastic to hear that you enjoyed yet another wonderful stay at Little Horsecombe, situated in an idyllic, quiet rural location not far from Batson Creek. We can quite see why you love to return to this beautifully located cottage again and again. Thank you for your continued loyalty and for your kind words in respect of our service, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Owner relations
Mrs A Hunt

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful location will be back again next year .”

Thank you so much for your kind review of Little Horsecombe, Higher Batson, Salcombe. We were delighted to hear that you return to this property year after year and that you are a 'Gold' member of our Return & Reward Scheme, having stayed with us on 19 occasions! We look forward to welcoming you back to Little Horsecombe in 2017.
Owner relations
“Horsecombe was not up to C&C usual standard of equipment or cleanliness - fridge ...”

Horsecombe was not up to C&C usual standard of equipment or cleanliness - fridge too small, towel rail out of order, kitchen poorly equipped, bed linen too small and grubby, dining area gloomy small and grubby, towels not provided The cottage would not accommodate 6 people - fortunatley we were only two Nice location, nice living room, nice garden

Many thanks for your feedback in respect of your recent holiday Little Horsecombe.
Whilst the cottage is relatively basic by comparison to many in our portfolio (although still assessed as '3 Star' by VisitEngland) it does have a good deal of charm and character that many guests appreciate and return to each year.
However, it is very important that, whatever the standard of accommodation, all properties are cleaned and presented as well as possible, and we will work with the nominated housekeeper to ensure improvements are made.
We will also check the inventory on our next visit to the cottage and advise the owners of any items missing from the kitchen list.
Regards
Andrew Jones DIRECTOR Owner relations
Mrs A Hunt

“Lovely cottage very quiet location have been coming here 10 years we love it.”

Thank you so much for your lovely review in respect of your recent stay at Little Horsecombe in Salcombe. We were delighted to read that you have been returning to this property for the last 10 years and are very grateful for your loyal custom. Hope to see you again in 2016! Owner relations
“The addition of a shower and WC ensuite to the master bedroom was very welcome; and what an excellent shower!”

we love this cottage and this was our third visit; our first being in 2013. We would like to stay again next year; my parents-in-law love Little Horsecombe and they are now well into their eighties; so do our daughters. I know Salcombe very well, having lived there as a child/teenager and having visited the area, including Batson, many times to visit friends and rent cottages with our daughters (nearly always through Coast & Country Cottages), but Little Horsecombe is our favourite.

Many thanks for your kind review regarding your recent stay at Little Horsecombe, Batson, near Salcombe. We were delighted to read that you have enjoyed many return visits to Salcombe since living here as a child and that Little Horsecombe is your favourite property. We look forward to welcoming you back to this very special place again soon. The Team at Coast & Country Cottages Owner relations
“Such a relaxing place to stay.”

Stayed there 6 years ago. Pleased the french window has been fixed/replaced but shame the piano has gone.
“Although a challenge getting up the road as it's so steep the cottage itself is perfect for us.”

Having wifi is really important when you've got teenagers! The gardens are lovely and give us a quiet space when needed. My only criticism is there is nowhere to dry swimming towels etc when the weather isn't good or when you get back from the beach when the sun is going down - the hot towel rail didn't work and there is no tumble dryer.
“Beautiful old thatched cottage in rural location very reasonably priced and also pet friendly.”
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The property

Little Horsecombe is a traditionally furnished, dog-friendly thatched cottage with a lovely mature garden, situated in an idyllic, quiet rural location near Batson Creek, just a twenty-minute walk from the Salcombe estuary, and within easy reach of the town’s shops and restaurants.

The kitchen is small and galley-styled with fitted units, electric cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave.

Adjacent is a utility room with washing machine, w.c.

and hand basin. The sitting room is comfortable and spacious with a large sofa, armchairs, TV with Freeview and DVD player.

French doors lead out to the garden and terrace. On the first floor are three bedrooms.

The master has a double bed and views over the garden and neighbouring countryside, plus an en suite shower room with a shower, w.c, hand basin and heated towel rail.

The other bedrooms are both twins, each with two single beds, and pleasant views over the garden.

A family bathroom has a bath with shower.

Outside is a large garden and paddock with garden furniture and a barbeque, whilst a tennis table in located the garage – perfect for keeping the children (and adults!) entertained!

There is ample space for 2-3 cars on drive.

This baby friendly property provides cosy but simple accommodation, divided over two floors, and is ideally suited to couples or families looking for a traditional holiday base from which to explore the area.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1x Double and 2x Twin
Two bathrooms
Galley kitchen
Traditional decor
Dogs allowed
Ample parking and outdoor space.
Oil fired central heating
Fridge/freezer, washing machine, oven, hob,dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle
TV with Freeview, DVD player and video recorder
Telephone available
Parking for 2-3 cars Large garden and paddock, terrace with garden furniture,BBQ available. Bed linen supplied
Two well behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Note: Please note that there is a £25 charge per pet
Note: Garden not enclosed and steep in places
Note: Steep drive.

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

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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.

Garden not enclosed and steep in places.

Up to two well behaved dogs permitted.

Steep drive.

“Please be aware, due to the nature of the town, several of our properties are situated up hills. Please contact our reservations team if you would like more information about the location of this property.”

Little Horsecombe

Salcombe, Devon (Ref. 995569)

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Features

“Nice good and clean cottage, access a little difficult if you are not very good on your feet.”

“A beautiful home inside and out, met all our holiday needs.”

“Excellent location and really great for the price.”

“Lovely property but access by narrow lanes can lead to a lot of reversing!”

“Cannot praise the cottage enough, lovely quiet cottage full of character yet having all mod cons.”

“Lovely cottage in very quiet location.”

“Lovely cottage in fabulous garden.”

“Love the cottage and setting which rates 5 star.”

“Beautiful location so peaceful”

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful location will be back again next year .”

“Horsecombe was not up to C&C usual standard of equipment or cleanliness - fridge ...”

“Lovely cottage very quiet location have been coming here 10 years we love it.”

“The addition of a shower and WC ensuite to the master bedroom was very welcome; and what an excellent shower!”

“Such a relaxing place to stay.”