Guests say
Captiva Cottage is highly praised for its superb location in Saundersfoot, offering easy access to local amenities and the beach. Guests appreciate the well-equipped property, spaciousness, and the charming marine-themed decor. While some guests mention issues with cleanliness and maintenance, these are outweighed by the overall positive experiences and the property's convenience and comfort.
Most guests found Captiva Cottage to be clean and well-kept, though there were a few mentions of floors not being mopped, presence of dog hair, and a smell of dog urine. These instances seem to be exceptions rather than the rule, hence the score reflects a generally high standard of cleanliness with room for improvement.
The location of Captiva Cottage is consistently lauded for being just a short stroll from the beach, harbour, shops, and restaurants. Its convenience for both relaxation and exploring the local area is a highlight for many guests.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and cosy living spaces. However, some guests noted that certain mattresses lacked support and that the property could benefit from additional bathrooms, especially when accommodating larger groups.
The cottage is praised for its range of facilities, including technology like TVs and an Xbox. However, there are comments about the need for maintenance, such as replacing garden furniture and addressing a plumbing issue. The well-equipped nature of the cottage contributes positively to this score.
While the reviews reflect that the owners are responsive and the property is well-equipped, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate a level of thoughtfulness beyond the expected. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
A light and airy cottage, with a real feel of the seaside both inside and out with it being just a few minutes walk from the pretty harbour, seaside shops and the sandy beach that makes up the fabulous seaside resort of Saundersfoot. A perfect base for friends and family looking to make the most of the beachside holiday yet having coastal walks from the door and remain a short drive from fabulous days out and a variety of theme parks. Set over the ground floor, there are four comfy bedrooms and a family shower room. There is a stylish and bright, well-equipped kitchen, with everything you need to make the most of the relaxing dining area. A separate sitting area, gives you somewhere to relax of an evening and reminisce about the days adventures. Outside, you can sit in the elevated terraced patio, a deceptively secluded garden area, perfect for a barbecue as the sun sets, with far-reaching sea views over the roof tops of this quaint little village. Saundersfoot is a fabulous seaside village, with an increasing reputation as a gourmet resort, a selection of eateries using fantastic local produce. There is the lovely sandy beach to enjoy, a quaint harbour and the coastal path stretches in both directions opening up fabulous walks from the door. Being in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, you are ideally placed to explore the wonderful coastline with myriad sandy beaches and coves in both directions, such as Amroth and Wisemans Bridge, whilst within walking distance, they are less than a 10 minute drive. Why not take a trip to the pretty harbour side town of Tenby, with its multi-coloured houses dipping down to the sea and its popular beaches and watersports or perhaps a trip to the seven mile stretch of Pendine Sands, or visit the iconic boathouse, home of the famous Welsh writer Dylan Thomas? The area offers numerous outdoor activities such as wildlife spotting boat trips, coasteering and an array of watersports, local horseriding or perhaps grab a round of golf. For those that want a wider variety of days out, why not visit one of the popular attractions such as the Blue Lagoon, an all-weather water park, Folly Farm, Manor House Wildlife Park, Heatherton World of Activities or Oakwood Theme Park, all between 5 and 10 miles away. With so much to do you may not want to travel too far, however, for those looking to explore, the National Park wraps around the coastline of Pembrokeshire. With fabulous opportunities to travel to a variety of islands such as Skomer, the seasonal home of the puffins. The coast and inland countryside is peppered with fabulous walks and diverse countryside, with the nearby Preselli Hills and a variety of quaint towns, villages and the tiny city of St Davids with its striking cathedral. An ideal base, perfect for friends and family to retreat to after a day soaking up the sun on the beach, walking the fantastic coast path, enjoying the breathtaking countryside, towns and villages or spending the day in one of the local theme parks.
Saundersfoot is a lovely village on the Pembrokeshire Coast, offering beaches, a harbour and a host of amenities. The 186 mile Pembrokeshire Coastal Path starts nearby and is great for scenic walking, while Tenby is a few miles away with Blue Flag beaches and boat trips.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Four bedrooms with TV: 1 x king-size double, 2 x double, 1 x twin (accessed via one of the double rooms).
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with electric fire.
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, Tassimo coffee machine, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 5 x TVs (two Smart) with Freeview, DVD, DAB radio, iPod dock, Xbox 360, WiFi, selection of games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent, please bring own beach towels.
Cot and highchair.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Lockable bike storage.
Elevated enclosed patio garden with furniture, BBQ and firepit.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop, pub and beach 3 mins walk.
Note: Garden is accessed via 19 narrow steps to the rear of the property.
Note: The twin bedroom is only accessed via one of the double rooms.
Note: The property is accessed up 2 steps or by side access directly into the kitchen.
Note: Dogs must not be allowed in the bedrooms or on any furniture and they should not be left unattended.
Reviews (33)
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Stephen
Couple of tweaks needed eg mattress in front room very hard, pots & pans over used need replacing, tv remote (standby button) temperamental. Garden could be an issue for anyone with mobile disabilities! Definitely one of the better cottages we have stayed in.
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Nicola
Cottage was perfectly situated garden was not accessible for me due to steps and my mobility, would benefit from extra bathroom especially for 8 people, overall good
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Jennifer
Clean and spacious. The cooker was a bit tricky but we figured it out in the end . Maybe an idiot proof guide to the hob would be helpful !! Appreciated all the dehumidifiers - felt like they were all doing the job and didn't have any worries about damp or concerns about sleeping in the rooms. Location ideal.