Shaldon Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Catherine Laura - Verified booking

  After a traumatic 2018 a holiday was most definitely needed.

  So months of saving to provide this holiday for my three daughters and elderly mother our holiday dates had finally arrived. After a very long and tiring journey. All excited for our holiday and about the property we would be staying in. But the excitement didn’t stay for long. On arrival at the property first impressions weren’t good as recycling boxes overflowing and big bin full to the top. Then NO key in the lock box so couldn’t enter the property. Contacted owner who suggested we climb through the window. Luckily my children are of an age where this was possible as myself or my mother most certainly wouldn’t have been able to do this. Once my 9 year old had managed to get into the property and opened the door we where greeted with a very strong musty smell, bits all over the hall floor, very thick cobwebs and flies above the front door. Upon further investigation to look around our holiday home we found dirty washing in the washing machine, pots in the dishwasher. kitchen cupboards smelt mouldy. Dust on shelves, behind tv, on skirting boards and that was just the first floor. Going upstairs main bathroom shower screen rubber seal not the best and ornaments, pictures, hooks all dusty/dirty. Shower heads in en-suites where black/dirty. Tv in second lounge thick with dust. Wardrobes dusty, Not good at all especially when one of your children is asthmatic. Down the side of one of the beds was sweet wrappers and somebody else’s socks so definitely not cleaned. I could go and on with what we found. Luckily the weather was on my side if we would have had to spend any long periods of time in the property I would have requested Sykes to find us somewhere else to stay. Which is a shame as it’s a good size house, in a good location with plenty of books, games and films. But it is most definitely in need of some deep cleaning as feel only the bear minimum is being done.

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• The Griffins- Easebourne Midhurst - Verified booking

  We had a wonderful, summer holiday as an extended family at Hawks Cay, Shaldon. Our ages ranged from 9 to 79. The house was superb for our needs both as far as accommodation was concerned and the high standards of the property- beautifully clean and maintained. We also appreciated the luxurious, stylish design and finish to the house making our stay there feel like a treat. The boys (9-11) enjoyed the Devon edition of Monopoly- they played it on and off all week along with the other games and loved the 3D TV experience along with the ice making machine on the fridge- as did the adults! We all loved sitting in the pretty courtyard, popping out to the local shops especially the Yummy Shop opposite and enjoying the local restaurants. The friendly, seaside feel of the village was fun, vibrant and very picturesque. We were very well looked after by James and Karen who left us several jugs of gorgeous fresh flowers and who were a tremendous help to us. There was a magnificent sponge cake awaiting us and other goodies too! Lovely comfy beds- pure luxury! I could go on! In summary a wonderful holiday in a very special place! We wish we'd had longer as there was so much to see and do so we will have to return. Thank you all who were a part of creating it!

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• Donna - Verified booking

  Family of five adults ageing from 23-78 years young stayed at the property.

  It’s a lovely spacious house as described over three floors. The rear courtyard is enclosed which is good as we took our two pups. This had a table with a few chairs and also a small line to hang out your beach towels / washing. I really liked that there was two lounges as at times we could use both to do different things. At the property there are books games puzzles really thoughtful especially if you’re unlucky to get a rainy day with our weather. The kitchen was well stocked for equipment and the little touches like the toilet roll bags for the extra toilet rolls in one of the rooms made it all look part of the seaside theme. Some real effort has been made to make this a home from home. The location of the house is really too close to the town / beach and there is also a Lidl just at the bottom of the road over the main road. We unpacked our car parking across from the house did a quick Lidl trip and unpacked before moving our car to one of the local car parks, again not far to walk from the house. There is a lot of helpful information given before you arrive to help you decide where to park depending the duration of your stay.

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• Gillian - Verified booking

  This is a lovely positioned property but it is in need of some tlc.

  The flooring upstairs squeeks everytime you move across it and is even louder at night. The beds are not comfortable, the twin room if you sit in the middle of the bed it pops up both ends and the springs get you when you turn over.. Both bedroom windows need some darker curtains or you get woken at sun up. The shower head is in need of replacing as it will not stay in position. The sofa bed is not comfy to sit on as the springs poke into your back and the matching chair the bottom seems to have dropped out of it. Apart from these groans it is a nice place to stay and in a lovely seaside village. Be aware that parking can be an issue. You are only allowed to stay in the Ness car park for 2 days. Parking is limited to one hour and no return in two between 9am-6pm. Wardens do check regularily. The London Inn has good food and the beer in the both the Ferry Boat and the London is excellent. The Ness is a lovely place to sit with wonderful views. The local Ferry is currently £2.00 each way but is set to increase and worth every penny. There are lots of places to see in the surrounding area and Dartmoor is just a stones throw away for those more venturous.

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• Linda - Verified booking

  This property was ideal for our party of 4 adults 4 children 1 toddler and a dog.

  The house was very well equipped with everything we needed, and also highchair, cot, 3 stairgates and plenty of books and games. There are 4 loos and 3 showers/bath, and so much space we sometimes didn't know the children were in the house. Slight downside of parking away from the property, but with plenty to do within Teignmouth (and we caught the train to Dawlish and Torquay as something different for the kids) this wasn't a real problem. Lidl is closeby, but best to take the heavy basics to avoid carrying them back (we loaded the toddler's buggy). Very small outdoor space at the back is totally enclosed and was nice for children and dog to sit outside if they wished. A very enjoyable week.

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