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Pearl River Cottage in South Devon

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Kingsbridge, Devon
  • South Devon
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Hope Cove Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Burgh Island
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pearl River Cottage in South Devon

Pearl River Cottage is a special place to stay. We specialise in making sure our guests have great holiday experiences. We’ve given much thought as to what we can offer guests as we know that slipping into our holidays is always much needed. It is a a peaceful and tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The cottage is close to beaches, Salcombe and Dartmouth. Ideal for couples and small families (sleeps 4).

We offer a high standard interior complemented by traditional features, a stone surround fire place and wooden beamed ceilings.

To the rear of the cottage there is a private lawn garden complete with garden furniture and barbecue facilities providing a relaxed setting for dining al-fresco or simply unwinding in the tranquil surroundings.

Some essential Information

Sleeps 4
Ideal for couples and small families
Pet friendly (at a small supplementary charge)
Self catering
Lovely woodburner!
Free, unlimited Wifi Internet
On street parking, often directly outside
No smoking

Property manager

Jenna Franklin

Languages

French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kingsbridge

Located in Kingsbridge, this cottage is in a rural area. Bigbury Golf Club and Sharpham Wine & Cheese are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dartmoor National Park and South Devon. Travelling with kids? Consider Sea N Shore and Salcombe Maritime Museum. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Kingsbridge, Devon

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hope Cove Beach - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • South Sands - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Slapton Sands - 16 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Burgh Island - 16 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ring 'O' Bells - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mahabharat Balti House - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Creeks End Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Seven Stars - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pearl River Cottage in South Devon pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pearl River Cottage in South Devon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pearl River Cottage in South Devon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pearl River Cottage in South Devon located?

This family-friendly Kingsbridge cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of South Devon and Historic Salcombe. Sea N Shore and Salcombe Maritime Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer stay in Devon
Lovely stay in Pearl River Cottage. The cottage was cosy, but a good size for our young family. The location was excellent for exploring South Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lysa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint comfortable cottage in quiet village
Cute, comfortable getaway nestled in a quiet street that suited our needs. Hour and a half up Cornish border and an hour to Dartmoor where we had a lovely walk on the forest. Minutes away from Salcombe on the river and the beach. Well equipped kitchen, nice garden and plenty of hot water
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Pearl River Cottage in a great location. Well equipped kitchen, and overall a cosy space. Ideal for dog with enclosed garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A young family location
The cottage was tired and we felt disappointed with the overall comfort. However for young families with dogs it was ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely break
Perfect location - visited Salcombe and Dartmouth with ease from cottage. Cottage was perfect with everything we needed for a home from home stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nicola G.

great cosy cottage with lovely features!
We enjoyed a lovely short break in this cosy, well-equipped cottage. Fantastically located for exploring the local area including the beautiful towns of Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Dartmouth. Also enjoyed taking the children to 'Woodlands' - adventure park ( nr Dartmouth) and also to The Ring O Bells (village pub) for dinner and a game of pool!

4/10 Poor

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Not in Kingsbridge
Cottage is quaint. Unfortunately the cottage is a not in Kingsbridge as mentioned in the listing which meant driving in to Kingsbridge which we wanted to avoid.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Barbara O.

Liked: Check-in
Could have been better
Very bad start as owner hadn’t remembered our booking so the cottage had not been cleaned, linen changed etc. Took us about 90 minutes, including Verbo, to get hold of somebody to help. Someone did come round and clean the property about 2.5 hours after we arrived. The cottage itself is very nice and no complaints about it. Unfortunately the cottage next door had scaffolding erected and work going on so noisy at times and there was a dachshund constantly barking which was hugely frustrating. We both fell ill during the holiday which is clearly nobody’s fault but forced us to leave on the Thursday rather than the Saturday as planned. It’s a nice cottage in what I guess is a normally quiet area but this wasn’t an experience we would choose to go through again. Think we should have been warned about the work going on in the cottage next door as a minimum.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

thushara m.

Lovely property, lot smaller than I thought it would be.
The property was smaller than I thought, but was manageable for us. Didn't realise pets were allowed, if I knew that I wouldn't have booked, but that was my mistake. It was clean enough, but places like on top of bed frame were dusty. Our bed was very comfy, but the kids bunk bed was terrible. There was springs poking out everywhere, even my 2 year old said it was uncomfortable. And every time my daughter moved on top bunk it squeaked loud. Maybe time to replace. There was a lovely welcome basket when we arrived which I thought was really nice. Other than the things mentioned it was a really lovely stay. And a very cosy cottage! If it wasn't for pets,I would've definitely returned.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

2/10 Terrible

Ross H.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Not as described.
Property states itself as in Kingsbridge. It’s not. It’s in the next town. Says you can walk to Kingsbridge. You can’t. It’s a long walk on a difficult and hilly road. It’s says it has parking. It doesn’t. It’s a very hilly narrow lane way where if you park extremely close to a rock wall one car might be able to pass you but your car is at risk. We chose not to stay. Asked for a partial refund and the owner was not interested.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annika L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Zeit
Niedliches kleines Cottage. Alles vorhanden, was man benötigt. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet und wir haben das Frühstück im kleinen Garten sehr genossen. Der Kontakt mit den Eigentümern war immer problemlos möglich und sie standen uns bei Fragen jeder Zeit mit Rat und Tat zur Seite.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a quick get away
This was our first get away as a family. Perfect location for the classic Devon seaside towns, beaches with easy driving reach. The house was cosy with plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
We really enjoyed staying at this sweet cottage. It really did tick all the boxes!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Loved our time here. Great cottage feel - nicely furnished .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place for a very welcome post pandemic break.We would definitely like to re/-book again
Great location,lots to explore and.places to visit…our whole family enjoyed our stay even the dog
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped cottage
Nice easy walk into Kingsbridge. Lovely lunch at The Crabshell Inn. Appreciated bread, butter , milk and hot x buns on our arrival. It was nice to find a dog bed in the lounge and also 2 dog bowls in kitchen as I had forgotten to pack mine. The garden was small but we were blessed with lovely weather and it was a nice place to sit in the morning sun. The shower was nice with good water pressure and the double bed very comfortable. Nothing negative to say apart from the fact that I didn’t like to park by cottage as wasn’t keen on parking close to brick wall but it was not a problem as able to park in Village hall car park 2 minutes walk away
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely cottage with everything we need
Wonderful experience
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Week
The cottage is great. Clean, great location and has everything you need for relaxation and day trips out. If you have children under the age of 10 the bunk beds are perfect but would be small for older children. We parked our car in the village hall car park as the road is quite narrow but it’s only a 30 second walk away . The log burner is great for the evenings and the tv has Amazon prime and Netflix so you can just log in. All in all very good 👍🏻

8/10 Good

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely comfortable cottage in a quiet area.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pearl River Cottage. It was a home from home with all the mod cons. Particularly appreciated the washer dryer! Lovely garden. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Martin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Very cosy and welcoming and also very thoughtful towards the dogs! Good welcoming pack and nice provisions left for arrival. Secure garden for doggies and comfortable living arrangements.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stewart K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous Cottage
We stayed at Pearl River cottage twice- a week in May and 10 days in June. Superb location on the outskirts of Kingsbridge but the location was a bonus - very peaceful and an easy walk into town. We would definitely ask to stay there again. The complimentary breakfast food, milk etc was a much appreciated bonus.

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Lovely cottage in a great location.
We really enjoyed our stay in Pearl River Cottage. There were a few things that needed attention - shower heat control not working properly - but we mentioned this to the owners and they intend to rectify promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Colette M.

Cosy cottage great location
The cottage is lovely and cosy, smaller than I expected, a fab new kitchen with everything you need, nice and clean, bathroom is tired but perfectly adequate. Pearl cottage is in a very good location, short drives to Dartmouth/Salcombe, 15 minute walk to Kingsbridge where there are shops pubs and restaurants. You can park on village hall car park which is only up the lane. Dog friendly to, what’s not to like !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Heavenly homely cottage.
The cottage is absolutely lovely.Very well equipped and thorough attention to detail in the kitchen area and the little touches to make it very dog friendly. The kitchen is very beautiful a joy to be in. The 2nd bedroom needs a little more character. The location is great, just a short walk into Kingsbridge. It was a wonderful relaxing homely environment to spend our holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chantal S.

Cute, cosy cottage with great shower and comfy bed.
We had a fabulous week at Pearl River Cottage. We were central for exploring the beautiful surrounding beaches and countryside and for crabbing in Kingsbridge. The cottage was perfect for my husband, myself and our 8 year old son. The cottage was very clean with a great shower, lovely new kitchen and very comfortable bed. Would highly recommend it and may well be back. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jenna Franklin

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Pearl River Cottage is a special place to stay. We specialise in making sure our guests have great holiday experiences. We’ve given much thought as to what we can offer guests as we know that slipping into our holidays is always much needed. We purchased Pearl River over 10 years ago as a peaceful and tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life. We both grew up in Devon and are very fond of the South Hams. Unfortunately we do not have the time to stay at Pearl River Cottage as often as we (or especially Bridgette & Luna, our Miniature Schnauzers) would like, which is why we make every effort to welcome you in the hope that you derive the same amount of pleasure from your stay as we do.

Why they chose this property

Pearl River Cottage is a very cosy cottage. It originally belonged to the church in the village before becoming a privately owned property. It is located in a quiet setting yet is only minutes into Kingsbridge with access to all the local amenities, as well as a short drive to the South West coast and coastal path, which links to all the fantastic beaches in the surrounding area.

This area has many fond memories for the owners and given its location and affordability makes it an ideal holiday for couples and families or simply for those who just wants to get away from it all.

Languages:

French, Spanish, Portuguese
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