Guests appreciate the property's excellent location near the beach and its suitability for families and pets. The enclosed garden and parking are convenient, and the property's quirky charm adds to the experience. Some guests have fondly created lasting memories and are keen to return.
Several reviews mention the need for a deeper clean and highlight issues with dust and cobwebs. However, some guests found the property clean, indicating inconsistency in cleanliness standards.
The property's proximity to the beach and peaceful surroundings are consistently praised. Its location is deemed perfect for exploring the area and is a highlight for many guests.
Guests find the property cosy and the beds clean, but some reviews mention uncomfortable mattresses and musty smells. The living spaces are appreciated for socialising.
The property is equipped with necessary amenities, but guests report maintenance issues like broken appliances and suggest updates are needed. The quick resolution of some problems is noted.
Guests mention a warm welcome and some appreciated gestures like wine and biscuits, but these are not consistently reported across all reviews. It's important to note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
Downderry 1.1 miles. Set in Cornwall's most easily
accessed area, you can be on the beach just an hour from Exeter's M5 Junction 31, By The Beach is a single storey, detached property just a flat 155-metre walk from the dog-friendly beach and South West Coastal Path, enjoying views over the Seaton Valley Countryside Park. Offering the most fabulous location for fun-filled family holidays, By The Beach can accommodate up to eight guests with the use of a sofa bed, and is ideal for those with mobility issues thanks to its completely ground-floor layout. Bring your loved ones together in the open-plan living space, a 24-foot social hub to relax in following an adventure-filled day, with a sitting area boasting a 55" Smart TV with Freeview, a kitchen offering all the essential self-catering appliances and more, and a dining table for gathering round and tucking in to tasty meals. Discover three bedrooms to retreat to at the end of the day, including a double with an en-suite shower room, equipped with a shower seat and a grab rail, along with two twin rooms, both able to be king-size on request. Completing the layout is the family bathroom featuring a corner claw-foot bath, and a garden room enjoying a clear roof with concertina doors opening out onto the lovely enclosed garden and barbecue area. Make use of the sun loungers, garden furniture and coal fired barbecue for wonderful summer evenings with the family, or grab the provided wheelbarrow and fill it up with the fold up chairs and small barbecue for a fabulous beach day! The beach lies just 155-metres from By The Beach, so you'll be feeling the sand in your toes in no time, with the lovely village of Seaton offering a café and two pubs, whilst the neighbouring village of Downderry boasts a restaurant, pub, coffee shop, all within a two minute drive or 20-minute walk along the beach. Discover a farm shop offering wonderful local produce on the way to Looe and Liskeard, both around a 15-minute drive away and home to a large range of shops, some with direct deliveries! The location of By The Beach is ideally situated for exploring Cornwall, with ramblers sure to enjoy the scenic South West Coast Path leading to the charming fishing ports and villages nearby with quays and delightful scenery. Visit the town of Looe as well as the scenic Polperro, an enchanting village with quaint, traffic-free lanes and a fishing harbour, surrounded by traditional inns and fisherman's cottages. Head east along the coast to find Portwrinkle for its excellent golf course, while Whitsand Bay leads to the ferry for Plymouth at Torpoint, with a pedestrian ferry from the beach at Kingsand and Cawsand, perfect for enjoying a diverting day out in Plymouth! Take strolls along the River Seaton through the beautiful valley and woodland, heading towards the pub at Hessenford for a well-deserved drink, or explore the coast and the fascinating rockpools between Downderry and Seaton. Bring along your kayaks and watersporting equipment with plenty of space in the garden to store them, to enjoy some epic fun on Seaton Beach which is lifeguard protected during the summer and where you can expect to see swimmers, divers, kayakers, kite-surfers, surfers and wind-surfers all enjoying the soft sands and excellent waters! As one of the most easily accessed parts of Cornwall, you can usually expect to be on the beach in just an hour after the Exeter M5 junction 31. Secure your stay at By The Beach to plan a fun-filled memorable holiday with your loved ones in Cornwall! Beach with restaurant/café 155 metres; pub/restaurants 250 metres; children’s play area 300 metres; shop 0.9 miles.
Seaton is a small quiet coastal village in South East Cornwall with a sheltered beach. Seaton has a beach cafe/restaurant and 2 pub/restaurants, it's south facing family friendly sandy beach has lifeguard protection during the summer months and is Dog friendly all year. Stroll past the rock pools to the linked village of Downderry, just a 20 minute beach walk away(note .IN ALL tides NOT just LOW) which boasts a cliff top pub, the famous Blue Plate Restaurant,serving quality local food, a vegetarian/vegan tea rooms and the village shop/Post Office.
All-ground-floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, grab rail and shower seat, basin and WC, 2 x twin (can be joined to make a king-size on request).
Bathroom with corner claw-foot bath, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove and sofa bed.
Adjoining garden room (unheated) with concertina doors
Electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 55" Freeview Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack of logs included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available (High chair is in the garden room and Cot is in the cupboard).
Enclosed garden with two separate sitting areas, garden furniture.
There is a charcoal BBQ, please bring charcoal, or it is available from the local shops.
Private parking for three cars; additional parking available nearby.
Outdoor space for bikes and kayaks, as well as an outdoor dog washing station.
Dog-friendly.
No extra pet charge or Housekeeping bond.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.9 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: This property has wheelchair access.
Please note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 night stays.
Please note: Short break stays must commence on a Saturday/Wednesday.
Note; The owner will offer a 10% discount for month long bookings.
You will need to call through Sykes cottages to use this discount.
In the garden room you will find a cot, high chair, 4 beach
chairs and in the cupboard a small portable BBQ, there's a wheelbarrow
to trundle it and your chairs to the beach should you wish.
Please Note - EV charging is available by arrangement
Wendy
The wine and biscuits were a lovely touch, thank you.
Mary
Everything we needed was there, needs attention to one or two minor problems like poorly draining sink and loose loo seat. Owner popped in for a visit and was very helpful. We would certainly consider staying again if going back to this part of the world.
Karen
! When I arrived I had to do a deep clean!! Not the best start to a relaxing family holiday! Definitely nothing like the photos on Sykes website!! It has been VERY mis sold!! Clearly lots of potential but many things need fixing and replacing. Beds are all extremely uncomfortable, 3 mattress toppers on the double en-suite bed!! Bedrooms all smell very musty!! Bathroom door in the en-suite bedroom did not slide shut at all so no privacy when using the toilet or shower in there. Shower head dirty and hair present on it. Windows in the lounge do not shut properly. Curtains coming off the poles. Crack in the window to the middle bedroom. Back garden and room off of garden needs lots of maintenance and tidying up. A few days work and TLC would make this place much better. Since returning home I have looked at the reviews on trip advisor and I am extremely annoyed and disappointed to find that the issues raised have been complained about on many occasions by others who have stayed there!!! On a positive note location, parking and space all really great.
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