Guests say
3 Moult Farm Cottage in Salcombe, Devon, is praised for its stunning location and comfortable accommodation. Guests love the proximity to the beach and town, and the well-equipped kitchen. While some guests mention the need for maintenance and better cleaning, the charm of the cottage and its setting often outweigh these concerns.
The cleanliness of the cottage received mixed reviews. Some guests found it immaculate upon arrival, while others noted issues with dust, cobwebs, and a musty smell. The presence of sand and dead flies suggests occasional lapses in thorough cleaning.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach and Salcombe town, offering beautiful views and easy access to local attractions. It's considered ideal for families and dog-friendly, contributing to a positive holiday experience.
Guests find the cottage generally comfortable, with spacious rooms and a well-equipped kitchen. However, some guests mentioned uncomfortable pillows and beds, and issues with shower pressure and temperature control, suggesting room for improvement in comfort.
The cottage is well-regarded for its kitchen facilities, but guests have raised concerns about bathroom updates, the need for additional showers, and garden furniture. Maintenance issues like window replacements and better cleaning equipment have also been mentioned.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored based on the available reviews.
About this property
3 Moult Farm Cottage is a stone’s throw from North Sands Beach and a gentle walk from Salcombe’s glittering array of boutique shops, pubs and galleries.
The spacious, neutral kitchen has fitted wall units, electric cooker, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. The pleasant sitting room has two comfortable double sofas, coffee table, TV with Sky and a DVD player and opens onto the dining room where a white wooden table provides seating for six. North Sands beach and the sea beyond can be seen from the living room.
There are three bedrooms in total, all of which are on the first floor. The master has a wooden-frame double bed, a spacious twin is next with two single beds and the final has a King-size bed which ample clothes storage. On the first-floor level is a family bathroom with a bath, electric shower (over) and hand basin. A separate cloakroom provides a w.c and basin.
To the front of the property is a stone terrace with seating adjacent to the allocated parking space. Additional parking for one to two cars is available on the lane but are not guaranteed. One well-behaved dog is permitted.
Moult Farm Cottages are located in a private lane set back just 100m or so from North Sands beach. Salcombe's town centre is a 10-15 minutes walk away in one direction whilst South Sands beach, Overbecks (National Trust house and gardens) and the South Devon Coastal Path are a short drive away in the other.
Salcombe is a popular destination for watersports enthusiasts, walkers and families looking for a holiday by the sea. There are several pretty beaches within a short distance, including North Sands and South Sands, plus the coves East Portlemouth on the opposite side of the estuary, just a short passenger ferry ride away. Also on your doorstep 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, coasteering, kayaking or a more leisurely boat trip? Whilst staying in Salcombe, 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 on the South West Coast path.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x King-size, 1x double and 1 x twin.
Family bathroom (bath, electric shower over, and wash-hand basin).
Cloakroom with w.c.
Kitchen and sitting/dining room.
Furnished stone terrace.
Electric cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave.
TV with Sky and DVD player.
Wifi.
Baby friendly equipment provided including travel cot, high chair and stairgate.
Electric heating with hot water via immersion.
Parking for one small car (allocated) in front of the house and 1-2 cars (if larger cars) in the adjacent lane (spaces not allocated).
Will accept one well behaved dog.
All duvets, pillows, linen and towels provided - guests require beach and tea towels only.
Strictly No Smoking
Nearby points of interest
- South Sands Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Blackpool Sands
- Dartmouth Castle
Reviews (38)
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Jo
The property has had some much needed maintenance and improvements over the last couple of years which make it a much nicer place to stay. We look forward to our next visit!
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Ben
The 3 large bedrooms make it easy to accommodate several guests and it was perfect for our family. The kitchen was well equipped and although the dishwasher was broken, it was replaced towards the end of our stay. We felt that although the house was well equipped, we were disappointed to find that it was in desperate need of a decent deep clean as mentioned in previous visitors reviews. Soft furnishings were clearly dirty, there were marks on walls that could be easily cleaned, sand left from previous visitors and even dead flies squashed on windows. The sofas in the lounge felt damp even in August and when we lifted the cushions (searching for lost toys!) they were mouldy. Whilst we were appreciative of two bathrooms, snails had entered the bathroom through the vents and the shower temperature was so dangerously hot and uncontrollable that we chose to shower in another cottage that our family were staying in. The cottage is great in so many ways but better cleaning would make all the difference.
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Suzanne
It was difficult for my elderly parent to deal with and actually stopped my husband joining me for a few days, as, at 6'4" he would not have been able to use this small space. (The sloping roof is also over both toilets) The bath should also have a mat and a handle for safety. We also thought an outside tap would help to keep the house free of sand. And somewhere to hang wet beach stuff would be really helpful.