Marroy

Customer rating

4.2★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

16 Customer Review(s)

Pete
July 2026

“This is a lovely house and very nicely decorated, with all the amenities you would expect.”

The sofas and beds were comfy, and kitchen is new and well equipped. Great location just a short walk to Salcombe, and with all important off street parking. There were however a few details that could easily be improved, which would have made for an even better stay. Especially given the price point and slick marketing. There were no bins in the bathroom or bedrooms which seems like a basic necessity. We were left with hardly any toilet paper so that was first on our shopping list. We ...

The sofas and beds were comfy, and kitchen is new and well equipped. Great location just a short walk to Salcombe, and with all important off street parking. There were however a few details that could easily be improved, which would have made for an even better stay. Especially given the price point and slick marketing. There were no bins in the bathroom or bedrooms which seems like a basic necessity. We were left with hardly any toilet paper so that was first on our shopping list. We were given one tea towel to dry hands and dishes for a week so had to go and buy a tea towel. I was expecting to find 3 or 4 in a drawer. There were no oven gloves which made using the oven a slightly perilous experience. It was great to have a microwave and a wine cooler but there was only one plug socket so we had to choose between the two. The TV was quite poor for a property of otherwise rather nice specifications. The sound was so bad we could barely use it. The driveway is listed as being suitable for two cars. This is technically accurate as long as neither car needs to access their boot. The third bedroom should really be a single. The double bed occupies the entire footprint and one can only get onto the bed by climbing through the bedroom door. Not suitable for elderly or less mobile guests. We visited during a heatwave but fortunately we had brought our own fan. It would be a thoughtful gesture to supply a fan for summer guests. The blinds were cheap bamboo style and blocked out all the air flow, so on a hot night we had to open the blind which meant the daylight woke us up at sunrise every morning. Venetian blinds in the bedrooms would allow ventilation on hot nights without the daylight. Finally, some gardeners arrived to carry out maintenance one morning with loud machinery. Some prior warning of this would have been nice. Overall though we enjoyed our stay and would recommend, so thanks.

- Pete, July 2026
Katy June 2026

“Just returned from our stay at The Marroy.”

Salcombe, as always, is beautiful, and the property is ideally located with just a short walk into town. Although the property sleeps 6, it is quite small and may not be suitable for 6 adults. The main seating area in the lounge only has a small sofa, window seat and two small upright chairs, but it was fine for a couple like us. The kitchen has plenty of seating and is well equipped. Nice clean fluffy towels and comfy beds, but no pillow protectors and only one mattress protector. The pillows were marked. Parking is quite tricky as the space is very narrow, although we did manage to park a Range Rover. Getting out onto the road can also be difficult at times as the road is busy and visibility is restricted. Access to the property was difficult, as the door had to be pushed very hard each time to open it. This was reported during the stay but was not resolved. On the last day of our stay, we found another front door key left in an unlocked key safe attached to the side of the house, which raised some security concerns. On checkout, I returned both sets of keys.

- Katy, June 2026

Thank you for your feedback. I will take the key issue and the lack of pillow protectors (they were there) up with coast and country. The door will also be looked at. Property Owner
Lauren May 2026

“House was ok and worked fine for what we needed, however there were a number of things that weren’t quite as described.”

The drive cannot fit 1to 2 small/medium size cars. It is extremely tight and you could only park a mini or something a similar size comfortably. The garden is very steep and the table and chairs were on a slope and on gravel right at the top, so quite dangerous generally, but especially for people not good on their feet. Not child or pet friendly at all as the top of the garden isn’t secure and both could get out if unsupervised. The front door is very hard to open, even with your full weight behind it. The oven clearly hasn’t been cleaned for a while and the grill pan was just awful, so couldn’t use either to cook. The heating is very hard to use and you had to set all the radiators each time you turned it on. On a positive side, it was very light, airy and quiet and the beds were very comfortable. It was also a good location to walk into town.

- Lauren, May 2026

I am sorry you have not been entirely happy with your stay. The house should been cleaned including the oven and so this will be addressed with the agents - I am very sorry that this was not up to standard. The driveway is tight but we have certainly parked a Land Rover and mini in the space. The garden is described as not secure in the particulars and so apologies if this needs to be made more clear. Coast and country and always happy to help during a stay if something is not as expected. Property Owner
James Stephen John July 2025

“The house is lovely but a faulty door and frosted up freezer on arrival.”

We had to call for assistance as we were locked out and the out of hours staff tried to blame us for the door and it was sorted but was not pleasant to deal with the call centre. It was impossible to speak to the local office everything is done centrally so there is no personal or easy to access local service. There was landscape gardening taking place on the 1st day so we couldn’t use the garden and it was not communicated that workmen would be there. It was intrusive as well

- James Stephen John, July 2025

Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear you experienced an issue with the door. Our team did attend promptly at 12:30am, and the staff member—who travelled 20 miles to assist—was able to unlock the door without difficulty. We also noticed you visited our office earlier to request printing assistance. If you had mentioned any concerns at that time, we would have been more than happy to help resolve them straight away. We do hope you were still able to enjoy your stay and take in everything the area has to offer. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. Property Owner
Tanya June 2025

“Lovely place, great location, with all amenities would highly recommend and had a lovely holiday thankyou”

- Tanya, June 2025
Harry August 2024

“A great location but need to be prepared to climb the hill which is usual for salcombe.”

The pictures of the property look amazing, and the kitchen is nice. It is quite a small space without a proper eating space (only a breakfast table with stools). I’d also say the property feels quite damp but again I think this might be usual for salcombe. The only other comment I’d make is the parking couldn’t fit two small or medium sized cars so people should be aware of this. Also your parking skills will need to be spot on as it’s a very narrow drive.

- Harry, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback. I would just like to say that we managed to park two cars in the drive this weekend and so I hope other guests will be able to do so. The house has also been decorated again for the 2025 season. Property Owner
Sharon April 2024

“Lovely property, very well equipped with everything you could need.”

Loved the hot water tap in the kitchen. Bed was very comfortable lovely quilt and pillows. Property had been cleaned to a high standard. Had initial problem with Front door lock and fridge not working however Coast and Country sorted it out very quickly for us, excellent customer service ! Would recommend some instructions for other guests on how to lock the front door, found it tricky ! Only small criticism was, the bulbs need replacing in the fridge and oven not sure if owners are aware, and we felt it would be nice to have blinds on the front windows downstairs, although not overlooked feel a little exposed at night as people do walk past the property. Would be nice to have the privacy, Good location about 10 minutes walk into Salcombe, but very steep hill to climb on the way home, wouldn't recommend for anyone with mobility issues.

- Sharon, April 2024

Thank you for your feedback. The property has been redecorated for the 2025 season with new blinds downstairs following your suggestion. Property Owner
Adrian October 2023

“We had a great stay.”

Its really conveniently situated for the town. The cottage is beautifully presented. The beds were extremely comfortable and amazing pillows and duvets. Although it says it can accommodate 6, it felt pretty cosy with 4 adults. I think 6 might feel overcrowded. In summer, when you are out all time, it probably doesn't matter. But in November and during a storm...it was compact. It's worth saying too that the double cabin bed won't be to everyone's liking. Takes some gymnastics to get in and out and actually to shut the door from inside. But incredibly comfortable to sleep in. It would have been helpful to have more information specific to the actual property esp how to make heating work. It was v cold and not obvious how to get the heating working. I tried the programmer but it didn't seem to come on at times it was set. The 'fireplace' was wonderful. The boiling water on tap was great. Being picky, but some oven gloves would help...using tea towels isnt ideal as there are only 2 provided. Potato masher would be helpful too. A roasting tin or two as well. The dimmer switch in seating area was temperamental- sometimes it was v difficult to turn lights off. We are used to recycling plastics, paper, tins etc, and it was hard to discover how to do that locally. Again, some more property specific info would have been helpful. Shower room v compact but excellent shower with good hot water and great power. In downstairs loo, not sure the lighting cord on the flush is really up to the job! Key pick up and drop off very easy. We didn't get to use garden as weather wasn't conducive but some great views up the top.

- Adrian, October 2023
Ruth October 2023

“Marrow is very comfortable, warm, cosy and compact.”

We were supposed to stay with our teen and dog so booked dog friendly accommodation which we ended up not needing. I think the house may have been a little small with a boisterous pet. The beds were comfortable. The house quiet. The garden lovely. There is no dining table and the sitting room chairs are small (note for those with bad backs!). The bathroom is v small with a compact shower cubicle, we missed a bath but probably more to do with the v v rainy weather. Off street parking is great. The house is a 15 minute steep walk into town; I don’t think it would suit anyone with mobility issues, or people wanting to pop out for coffee or a glass! Salcombe seems quiet and depressed (we come every year); quite sobering, hope the economy picks up as the South Hams are lovely. Restaurants not as good as usual, pubs deserted. Notable exceptions: Crab Shack, Oyster Shack and the restaurant in Gara Rock.

- Ruth, October 2023
Anna August 2023

“Gorgeous house, very clean and modern!”

We will definitely be back! Thank you

- Anna, August 2023
Steve August 2023

“So everything here should be seen in the context of first world problems but, since you asked, Marroy was a mixed bag.”

Location wise, we’ve been coming here for year and Salcombe is always a balance between convenience of being near the centre and parking / garden / peace and quiet of being further away. Marroy is a bit of a walk up a very steep Onslow Road but the views - from the garden in particular - are stunning. The property IS three bedrooms on paper but it’s really two bedrooms and a bed. The box room is just (literally) a bed and there’s nowhere at all to put any belongings. The other rooms are OK but, as with any small cottages in a seaside town like Salcombe, they’re not roomy. As such the (albeit double) beds are quite small and it meant one of us - that would be Dad! - ended up sleeping on the sofa bed in the lounge. The fact there’s no curtains or blinds in the living space made that quite a challenge which is not ideal either at night when eating / watching TV. The cottage is comfortable in the living space but the kitchen is not well equipped. There is no microwave (or kettle) and we couldn’t for the life is us work out how to work the hobs so we just ate out. Not possible for everyone we know. Marroy isn’t cheap and it’s a nice little house but I suspect you could find better value - space and facilities - elsewhere in Salcombe; especially outside of Regatta Week when the town is obviously quieter and more property is available.

- Steve, August 2023

As the owners, we are sorry to receive such feedback. We have chosen not to put curtains in the sitting room as the house is not overlooked by any other properties but will take suggestion on board. With regards to the kitchen, you should have had all that you need - we do not have a kettle, as there is a a Quooker tap that provides boiling water on demand (instructions are in the main welcome booklet). All instructions for the cooker were all together in a pack, but I will visit the property next weekend to make sure things have not walked over the summer season. With regards to a microwave, there is one in the property but not on the side, and so I will put this out for future guests. With regards to beds - yes, these are standard double beds, but when refurbishing the property, we did make sure that they are very comfortable. Property Owner
Karen June 2023

“Lovely house.”

Beautifully decorated. Had everything we needed.

- Karen, June 2023

Thank you so much for the fabulous feedback. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Shelley May 2023

“The house is absolutely lovely and so comfortable with a great location It is worth noting for future dog owners that the garden is not enclosed and the terrace and garden lead straight out onto the road which means that our dog had to be taken out on the lead all the time.”

The pebbled steps are quite precarious as well

- Shelley, May 2023

Dear Shelley, Thank you for your feedback. I have just taken a new contract with a gardening contractor and will take your comments on board. Property Owner
Sarah April 2023

“What a fantastic week away at Marroy.”

The house is comfortable, beautifully finished and we found our stay there very relaxing. A perfect base to explore Salcombe with our two small children and the dog. Highly recommend, thank you!

- Sarah, April 2023

Dear Sarah, Thanks so much for the positive feedback. I hope we can welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner
Andrew April 2023

“We had a fantastic week staying at Marroy which is both stylish and comfortable, the photographs do not lie!”

Perfect for our family of four (3 humans and one small dog!). The location is fantastic for an easy walk into Salcombe and to reach all of the beautiful spots nearby, our favourites being South Milton and South Sands along with Salcombe itself. Everything was easy from picking up the keys to dropping them back so thank you. We will be back!

- Andrew, April 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback. We always want to make sure our guests have a good stay and we keep improving the house. It makes us happy that you had a good time! See you again! Property Owner
Alison October 2022

“A super property that has been tastefully renovated.”

We were really impressed with the "home from home' comforts and the charm of the property. Ideal location with off road parking. Our first visit to Salcombe but we will be visiting again without a shadow of a doubt.

- Alison, October 2022

Hi Alison, thank you so much for the feedback. We bought Marroy in 2020 and put our heart and soul into the refurbishment. As a family we adore the house in the summer or winter months and I’m glad you’ve had a good stay. I hope you will come back again to enjoy it in the summer months. Property Owner

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Summary

Three double bedrooms (one with raised cabin bed)
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with fire.
Gas central heating
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, hot water tap and wine chiller
Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for one small/medium sized car
rear outside courtyard, table and chairs with further dining
Sorry, no smoking and 1 dog allowed
Please be aware that the garden is steep and is only fenced on two sides so not enclosed
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.8 miles
Note: The rear garden is a slope with steps, please take care

The property

In the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in the beach town of Salcombe, is the lovely three-bedroom house known as Marroy.

This home features a contemporary interior with white walls and grey accents; outside, there is a nice terrace garden (from Easter 2023) where you can eat outside on warm days.

Before visiting your vacation home, bring along your family or friends and be met by off-road parking for two automobiles.

Enter the bright living room with a comfortable sofa, two chairs, a charming window seat, a fireplace, and a Smart TV to unwind in front of.

The kitchen area has everything you need to make home-cooked meals, including an island where you may dine with others.

Take your favourite bottle of wine from the wine fridge and step outside into the courtyard where you may unwind and catch up on the day's events.

As night falls, head upstairs to one of the three well-appointed double bedrooms, one of which is designed in a high-rise cabin style and is perfect for younger children.

Holiday travellers will love the charming town of Salcombe, which offers stunning coastal vistas, expansive farmland, and sailing options.

Visitors interested in history can check out Salcombe Castle and Salcombe Maritime Museum, then refuel at one of the many outstanding eateries nearby.

Wander over the moorlands of the Dartmoor National Park, which have a wild landscape scattered with ponies, or go to the charming town of Dartmouth.

The market town of Kingsbridge, where you can wander along sandy beaches, explore the past at the Kingsbridge Cookworthy Museum, and eat in historic taverns, is also easily accessible.

Marroy has all of this and more in store.

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.

Please note the garden is not fully secure.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is a lovely house and very nicely decorated, with all the amenities you would expect.”

“Just returned from our stay at The Marroy.”

“House was ok and worked fine for what we needed, however there were a number of things that weren’t quite as described.”

“The house is lovely but a faulty door and frosted up freezer on arrival.”

“Lovely place, great location, with all amenities would highly recommend and had a lovely holiday thankyou”

“A great location but need to be prepared to climb the hill which is usual for salcombe.”

“Lovely property, very well equipped with everything you could need.”

“We had a great stay.”

“Marrow is very comfortable, warm, cosy and compact.”

“Gorgeous house, very clean and modern!”

“So everything here should be seen in the context of first world problems but, since you asked, Marroy was a mixed bag.”

“Lovely house.”

“The house is absolutely lovely and so comfortable with a great location It is worth noting for future dog owners that the garden is not enclosed and the terrace and garden lead straight out onto the road which means that our dog had to be taken out on the lead all the time.”

“What a fantastic week away at Marroy.”

“We had a fantastic week staying at Marroy which is both stylish and comfortable, the photographs do not lie!”

“A super property that has been tastefully renovated.”

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About the location

SALCOMBE