Shaldon Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Gillian - Verified booking

  This is a lovely little property tucked away by the back beach.

  Nestled between two pubs, you’d think it would be noisy but it’s not. The court yard can be a sun trap but watch out for the seagulls… Things were a little dusty and a slight feeling of damp on arrival but this was soon addressed. We did note that there were no recycle bins available. The neighbour told us that despite the owners best efforts they keep being taken. Might be worth storing them in the back? A guide might help for things like bin days (Wednesday). Parking within Teignbridge car parks has increased to £40 a week and it increases in April. It is also not valid for on street parking which is run by the county council. This is something to be aware of. Ring Go operate the parking meters. The back beach is lovely and the sea is a lot calmer, it is also where dogs can go, so if you’re not a fan beware. Finally, beware of seagulls, they can be aggressive and they are not adverse to stealing your food whilst it’s travel to your mouth. They love ice cream, sandwiches and chips. Luckily we were not caught out but saw this going on.

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• Joanna - Verified booking

  Needs much better instructions in binder eg.

  Put rubbish out on Fridays for private company to collect - not picked up. No instructions re: bed linens/ towels when checking out. Kitchen - dirty. Fridge was dirty inside, kettle and toaster, actually everything in kitchen had a film of grime covering it. Old food ( peas) on counter when we arrived. Enough to put me off cooking there, and eating off plates/cutlery until had been put through the dishwasher. I did contact Sykes about this and have photos to back up my claims. One tea towel for 2 week stay! No bin liners. There are far better, and more organised, places to stay in Shaldon. Bathroom and bedrooms were clean, including bedding and towels. Location is great. Stairs barely wide enough to get a suitcase up. Skimpy on supplies left eg. 2 toilet rolls. Overall I got the impression the owners are cheap on the little things, and they need to change their cleaning company asap. Personally I would not return. Lots of other choices out there.

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• Carol - Verified booking

  As a returning guest to Quayside.

  I think the improvements are brilliant. A fairly decent sized tv and wifi. I would 100% recommend this property to anyone. The new front door is beautiful, however, a blind or net curtain would make the cottage feel a bit more private, particularly when it gets dark. This is constructive NOT criticism, but the seating could be more accommodating, The cottage has sleeping for 4 people. however, if there were 4 adults then the current seating would be ridiculous. Perhaps consider an L shaped sofa? A food caddy would be very helpful - all the neighbours have one. A few more bits of info would also be helpful - there were instructions for the kettle and toaster but not the washing machine! We had a lovely time at the cottage and would like to say a big thank you to the lady/man in charge of change over for doing a brilliant job on check in day. This is a nice cottage in a stunning location - Book It!

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• Hilary - Verified booking

  Hillcroft cottage is a delightful place to stay.

  Welcoming, clean, tidy, comfy beds, great location to the village, beach walks and with an internal decor that is of a really good standard. A little hiccup with the wood and firelighters, but easily sorted once the office was contacted. (The only negative was the loo brush, which was rusty and had been used previously with the remnants still on it and had been left open, with the brush poking out. Not an issue, as it was wrapped in a bin liner and put outside for my stay, on the basis of health and hygiene reasons. Also, possibly a bit of maintenance needed on the bathroom sink tap, but otherwise a lovely bathroom.) I hope to return and will stay for longer next time, as the kitchen and bathroom are just my style. I heartily recommend this cottage for comfort, cleanliness and location. Be warned however, as parking in Shaldon is an issue.

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• Margaret - Verified booking

  A lovely property with everything you would want for a comfortable stay.

  The property is spotlessly clean, the beds are extremely comfortable and the living accommodation modern and comfortable. The location is great for the town centre a short walk away. We used public transport to get around to other resorts so no driving was required. Parking can be a slight problem in the evening but we took advantage of the garage which is across the road from the property and cost £25 per week arranged directly with Christine, the owner, through Sykes cottage. There are lots of places to eat in Teignmouth and our favourites were The Crab Shack, The Jolly Sailor and the L’Invidia Italian restaurant. Remember to book as these places are very popular. We do not hesitate to recommend Sunvale, a lovely stay in a lovely home.

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