10/10 Excellent
Anthony W.
22 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy hols in the Hams
Anthony W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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Attractive, Comfortable Cottage With All Up To Date Amenities In The Heart Of East Portlemouth
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8
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Explore the area
Salcombe, Devon
- Salcombe Tourist Information Centre32 min drive
- South Sands48 min drive
- North Sands51 min drive
- Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)77 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Toilet 1
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Attractive, Comfortable Cottage With All Up To Date Amenities In The Heart Of East Portlemouth
A unique boat builder’s cottage tucked away above the beautiful beach’s of the Salcombe estuary in East Portlemouth. The cottage is surrounded by fields and glimpses of the estuary can be viewed through nearly every 1st floor window, the house is the perfect getaway summer or winter! The house is located right on the Southwest Coast path, dogs are more than welcome. Children and adults alike will simply fall in love with this comfortable homely cottage. Downstairs is a lovely sociable open plan area with a wood burning stove with logs provided. Very comfortable for two families with a shared children's bedroom.
There is a small outside terrace to sit and enjoy your surroundings and an enclosed area of flat grass down a small path from the cottage.
A few steps up the path is the view from the top of the hill down over the stunning estuary.
There are two double bedrooms for the adults and a 4 bedroom "dormitory" for the children.
There is a small outside terrace to sit and enjoy your surroundings and an enclosed area of flat grass down a small path from the cottage.
A few steps up the path is the view from the top of the hill down over the stunning estuary.
There are two double bedrooms for the adults and a 4 bedroom "dormitory" for the children.
Property manager
Mandy Knowles
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Salcombe
Located in Salcombe, this cottage is near the beach. Salcombe Maritime Museum and Overbecks Museum and Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Slapton Ley Field Centre and Sea N Shore. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Salcombe, Devon
What's nearby
- Fisherman's Cove - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Gara Rock Beach - 11 min drive - 2.6 km
- Salcombe Tourist Information Centre - 32 min drive - 21.2 km
- South Sands - 48 min drive - 22.8 km
- North Sands - 51 min drive - 22.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Crabshell Inn - 22 min drive
- Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream - 32 min drive
- Creeks End Inn - 23 min drive
- Fortescue Inn - 32 min drive
- The Winking Prawn - 34 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
30 September 2014
Late September holiday
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
11 July 2014
Fantastic cottage, fabulous location
About the host
Hosted by Mandy Knowles
Cowrie Cottage has been the Knowles family holiday home since 1963. It has been a wonderful place for the family to get together and for the cousins to keep in touch. We all have wonderful memories of evenings sitting on the terrace with a glass of wine with the children playing safely in the surrounding gardens.
4 siblings have taken over looking after the cottage & rent it when the family are not there.
After much deliberation the family recently invested in updating the cottage, we are all now completely delighted with its new warmth, comfort and facilities and feel it offers everything you could need for your English coastal holiday.
4 siblings have taken over looking after the cottage & rent it when the family are not there.
After much deliberation the family recently invested in updating the cottage, we are all now completely delighted with its new warmth, comfort and facilities and feel it offers everything you could need for your English coastal holiday.
Why they chose this property
Originally from Surrey the family first came to Salcombe as children in the 1930’s and 1940’s (a 2 day drive in the days before the motorways!). After years of staying in various rental properties and camping, a family cottage was purchased in 1963 by the owners Mother and Aunt. The Cottage was bought “lock stock and barrel” with all the furniture included and many happy years followed!
One of the owners loved it so much they are now living in East Portlemouth!
The village is small and friendly, we love taking our morning coffee up to the seats just above the cottage to sit, looking at the stunning view and watching the world go by - and all the boats coming and going.
The cottage is simply perfect for families or anyone looking for peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings.
One of the owners loved it so much they are now living in East Portlemouth!
The village is small and friendly, we love taking our morning coffee up to the seats just above the cottage to sit, looking at the stunning view and watching the world go by - and all the boats coming and going.
The cottage is simply perfect for families or anyone looking for peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings.
What makes this property unique
The things we love most are....
Taking the dogs for a pre breakfast walk around the coast to Gara Beach and sitting in the Lookout Cafe overlooking the ocean, sipping wine on the terrace whilst the children run around playing Murder in the Dark!
Driving the boat up to the MillBrook Arms in Southpool for an evening drink, a pint or two in the Pigs Nose in East Prawle, Sunday lunch at The Cricket Inn at Beesands.
Writing your name in the sand before the Salcombe tourists arrive! Playing and surfing in the sea at low tide by the Hipple, crossing to Salcombe in the ferry for a Salcombe Dairy ice cream, watching the racing sitting overlooking the water in the Ferry Inn, buying lobster from the local fishermen, crab fishing on Victoria Quay and so much more...
Taking the dogs for a pre breakfast walk around the coast to Gara Beach and sitting in the Lookout Cafe overlooking the ocean, sipping wine on the terrace whilst the children run around playing Murder in the Dark!
Driving the boat up to the MillBrook Arms in Southpool for an evening drink, a pint or two in the Pigs Nose in East Prawle, Sunday lunch at The Cricket Inn at Beesands.
Writing your name in the sand before the Salcombe tourists arrive! Playing and surfing in the sea at low tide by the Hipple, crossing to Salcombe in the ferry for a Salcombe Dairy ice cream, watching the racing sitting overlooking the water in the Ferry Inn, buying lobster from the local fishermen, crab fishing on Victoria Quay and so much more...
Languages:
English
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