Fabulous cottage near Salcombe with views, pet-friendly and secluded garden

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A room with a large window overlooking a garden with various plants and a view of the countryside.
A stone pathway leading to a lush garden with various shrubs and a view of rolling hills in the distance.
A coastal town with colorful houses, a stone wall, and boats docked at the pier.
A traditional white house with a thatched roof, a small front porch, and a stone staircase leading to a door.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a view of rolling hills.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to South Devon

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

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Malborough, Nr Salcombe, Devon
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Kingsbridge, this cottage is by the sea. Salcombe Maritime Museum and Overbecks Museum and Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sea N Shore and Quayside Leisure Centre. Slapton Ley Field Centre and Woodlands Family Theme Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Malborough, Nr Salcombe, Devon

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hope Cove Beach - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 33 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Paignton Beach - 55 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Princess Theatre - 58 min drive - 49.0 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ring O Bells - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fortescue Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Salcombe Tap House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fabulous cottage near Salcombe with views, pet-friendly and secluded garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fabulous cottage near Salcombe with views, pet-friendly and secluded garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous cottage near Salcombe with views, pet-friendly and secluded garden?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous cottage near Salcombe with views, pet-friendly and secluded garden located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of English Channel, North Sands, and Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk. South Sands and Sea N Shore are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely clean cottage in a great location

A good base for visiting lots of beautiful beaches and stunning walks. The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Would highly recommend. Family of 4 with a dog
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
We are so pleased that you found Vale Court Cottage so comfortable and a perfect base for your family and dog. As you found there are some spectacular coastal walks in the area and we are happy to hear that you made the most of these. Thank you for your recommendation to others - its always appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful cottage

Lovely cottage with great views well placed to visit surrounding areas. Very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your break, and very much hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Real home from hone

Beautifully kitted out, warm, cosy, quiet but not isolated. Fabulous views and a lovely garden. We will most definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you for great review. We are so pleased that the cottage met all of your needs and you had a fantastic holiday. We look forward to you returning again soon.
Archival

8/10 Good

Charming comfortable cottage

Good location in Malborough, so close to lots of beaches, and not as busy as Salcombe. Peaceful with great views over the countryside, good size garden for the children to play in. Bathroom downstairs, but fine for us with slightly older children. Cosy with the woodburner when it got cold in the evenings.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you so much for writing a review. It is great to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you made the most of the wonderful location and the woodburner. We look forward to welcoming you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely Brilliant

We had a fabulous week at Vale Court Cottage, the cottage was one of the best we have stayed in, it was extremely well equipped! Yes the parking is tight we weren’t getting the VW van in, but we knew that from reading reviews and happily parked up in the free carpark less than a minute walk away. The location of the cottage was perfect, we walked to hope cove a couple of times with children aged 5, 8 and 11. Lobster at the lobster pod in hope cove, Burgh island, crabbing in salcombe and kayaking at south Milton sands are all a must. We really hope to be able to return one day for another week of heaven in Devon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2022
Thank you so much for your excellent review. We are really pleased you enjoyed your holiday at Vale Court Cottage, and can only agree that Malborough is the perfect base for exploring the South Hams. A really lovely family - and dogs! - and we hope to see you again. Val
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fab fab cottage

We have just returned from vale court cottage, It was fab. Big but cosy, loved all the furniture, fitted in well with the character of the cottage but with mod cons such as the tv, wifi. It was important for us when looking for a cottage that we had outside space. The garden looked nice on the website but was better than expected. My dog loved the garden and we couldn't get him out of it. The views are amazing even when you are sitting in the lounge. The cottage is very central. We really did not want to leave and will be looking to make vale court a regular visit.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
It is very satisfying to receive a review such as this. It's great when guest let us know that we have got it right! Many thanks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely Cottage

We had a great week in spring half term. The cottage is a home from home and nicely updated while retaining it’s considerable charm. The downstairs toilet and shower are a little inconvenient but this cottage is several hundred years old and it has been incorporated into the living space as well as it can be. Take note of the parking situation. We managed to get our 4x4 in the courtyard to unload but we felt it was too tight to use every day. However we found plenty of on street parking close by. The local beaches are wonderful but few allow dogs in peak season. We look forward to coming again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 26, 2022
Very many thanks for your excellent comments. So pleased you enjoyed your break in Malborough, and it was lovely to meet you all - especially Bodie! Hope to see you again! Val & John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Middle aged couple and our dog weekend break

We took advantage of the jubilee weekend bank holiday and had a long weekend here The cottage is beautiful with thatch and authentic old world charm Open fire cottage garden and views I am a gardener myself and this enclosed garden was important to me Our dog was secure here too! The local area is very rural but a local coop is a couple of minutes walk. I would like to comment on the difficulty people have mentioned with the gateway being narrow. We managed to park ok but it is tight! Val and John are reassuringly nearby and introduced themselves, but also were discreet and not Intrusive to our stay. This is somewhere we would return to Dawn
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 7, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind comments about Vale Court Cottage. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay, and very much hope to see you - and Barney - again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Lovely cottage in a superb setting

Cottage was lovely but a few things to note . The description although did advis a downstairs shower room I wasn t aware it was the only bathroom , so a little bit of a nuisance through the night ! It was also overall smaller than I had thought as it’s attached to another cottage which I didn’t know so again pictures were a little deceptive . Garden fabulous although we had a rainy week so couldnt enjoy it which was a real shame .. The parking was very tricky , if your car is anything above an average size you won’t be able to drive into the spaces in front of the cottage . We have an estate car and had to park a few minutes away at the village hall . This may not bother many people but I must say I prefer our car at the door especially having 2 dogs . I would have also liked a full length mirror ! A must for ladies ! Overall though a super cosy place with beautiful views in a peaceful location . Also be aware dog owners that dogs must be kept on leads there isn’t a local field for them to have a run which was a shame .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you for your review and we will take note of some of your suggestions. We look forward to welcoming you back again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect hideaway.

Fabulous location. Great base to explore the delights that Devon has to offer. The Sloop Inn for a cheeky pint before watching the water sports on Bantham’s sandy beech.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely cottage with a great garden

Had a lovely time, a very well equipped kitchen and nice fire in the lounge so cosy on dark nights and with a lovely garden so would be nice to stay in the summer too. Pub and playground very close & beaches a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 4, 2021
Thank you for your excellent review, so pleased you enjoyed your half-term break and found the cottage well equipped and cosy. Lovely to meet you all, and very much hope to see you all again. Kind regards Val
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful cottage

The cottage is really lovely, with lots of well thought out bits and everything you need for a great break. There is a very modern shower room and a lovely lounge and very well equipped farmhouse style kitchen. There is a really lovely garden and the cottage is well placed to explore the surrounding area. Val and John were lovely and really helpful with what was happening in the local area and where to go and visit. The gate to the parking is very tight if you have a larger car, but it wasn’t an issue as there is a free public car park a couple of minutes walk away. Malborough is a lovely village with a well stocked Co-op and two nice pubs and a farm shop.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2021
Hi Cheryl and Alan, Thank you so much for your brilliant review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and found Vale Court Cottage comfortable. It was lovely to meet you, especially the lovely Sally, and we very much hope you can return to our special corner of South Devon. Many thanks also for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy. Kind regards Val and John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great week in a lovely cottage

This is our sixth stay here in a lovely cottage. The weather was sunny and warm and so we made the most of the garden with its beautiful views over the valley. It is really well located for visiting the beaches and local towns and the cottage has a really welcoming and homely feel. Very recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2021
Hi Nick and family, Thank you very much indeed for your excellent review, it was good to see you again, and hope to see you all again soon. So pleased you loved the new shower room! Val
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Chocolate box cottage in Devon

Our stay at Vale court was incredible. As soon as we stepped in the door we felt ourselves relax. What an absolute treasure of a property. As previously mentioned the parking isn’t ideal but a small price to pay for a week in such a gorgeous place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2021
Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for your brilliant review, so kind of you. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay, and it was lovely to meet you all. Many thanks as well for leaving Vale Court clean and tidy - much apprecialted! Hope to see you again. Kind regards Val
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely Cosy Cottage

We really enjoyed the peace at this cottage and the views. The kitchen was a lovely welcoming space from our walks in the surrounding countryside. Only slight problem as has been mentioned before is the parking. The entrance is narrow, however the village hall car park is a short walk so we used this instead. Val the manager was available to help us during our stay and was very welcoming. We would recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to visit this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 4, 2020
So pleased you enjoyed your stay, and found Vale Court Cottage comfortable. We appreciate the entrance is narrow, but pleased to say, most visitors do use the space - we have even had a couple of Range Rovers park there! Very much hope to see you again, and maybe you'll be able to walk around Start Point and see the seals!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Elizabeth, Malcolm and James

Lovely warm cosy cottage with great scenic views from garden/sitting room french doors. The cottage has got everything you need so no need to take any extra ironing/cooking/hairdryers, sanitisers all supplied. Spotlessly clean, comfortable beds warm rooms. The only down side for us was the gate to cottage entrance very narrow, so difficult to get car through so narrow only left inches either side. We decided to off load and park car 4 minutes walk away in free car park up the road.
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 21, 2020
HI Lida, so sorry for the delay in replying, but in spite of the weather, so pleased you enjoyed your short break, and thank you for your kind words. Hope to see you again for a longer time. It was lovely to meet you all. Kind regards Val
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous weekend

The cottage was lovely. Spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. Gardens are beautiful and very well kept. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 8, 2020
Thank you so much for your excellent review. Thank you also for following Covid-19 guidelines - our first visitors to actually remove all bedding, including duvet protectors! So reassuring for us all. Very much hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay

All the reviews are spot on. Lovely stay at this very well equipped cottage. Garden is beautifully maintained . Val and John are great hosts and always willing to give some pointers. - As per the description it’s worth noting that bathroom/toilet is on the ground floor and bedrooms upstairs; - The entrance with the car is very narrow (don’t come with your Hummer) but you get used to it quickly; - Sadly no BBQ for insurance reasons, but you are welcome to use a disposable one if you please; - Mind your head if you are somewhat taller than average, in my husband’s case 6’4; - The pub in the village aptly named The Village Inn is lovely and about 100m away if that. Book ahead; - The Coop convenience store is very close by and you can get pretty much everything there; - We loved Bantham beach and Hope Cove. Sadly the restaurant/cafe at Hope Cove is pretty hopeless; - Walks around Thurlestone coastal path are amazing and hubby loved the golf there and played twice. He says its the Pebble Beach of the UK for £40 a round! - Restaurants generally ram packed, particularly in and around Salcombe in August. Book well in advance if you can; Great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2020
Thank you so much for your excellent review. Do hope your next holiday was also great - especially the golf! It was lovely to meet you all, hope to see you again sometime. Val
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful cottage and the perfect family getaway

We had a lovely stay at Vale Court. Val and her husband are a delight and made us feel very welcome. We stayed in the cottage with our three children (all under 6 yrs) and dog and had a lovely time. The kitchen is very well equipped and the cottage is very clean and comfortable. The location is perfect with handy conveniences nearby, 10 mins from the lovely Salcombe and less than 10 mins to the beach. Our kids did surfing lessons at Bantham Surf School (10 mins drive) which was a total hit! Would highly recommend Vale Court Cottage. The garden is lovely too. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2020
Thank you so much for you brilliant review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your holiday - in spite of not having the best weather. We were very impressed with the girls and their surfing lessons! It was lovely meeting you all, and hope to see you again. Also thank you for following Covid-19 Guidelines, very reassuring for our cleaner.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful cottage in idyllic setting with views of countryside

We had such an enjoyable week in Vale Court cottage. It was extremely comfortable and very well equipped with everything we needed. The property managers were friendly and welcoming and the cottage and garden extremely clean and well looked after. Perfectly located for stunning walks and short drives to the many coves, beaches and villages in South Devon. The village has great ammenities with a well stocked Coop and a delightful village farm shop selling all local produce. Our teenage boys enjoyed playing football on the village playing fields while we sat and relaxed in the garden watching the sun go down. A wonderful holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2020
Thank you so much for your excellent review, we are so pleased you all enjoyed your holiday - the perfect weather also helped I am sure. Many thanks for following Covid-19 guidelines, that certainly reassured our cleaner. Very much hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay!

We have just returned from a week's stay at Vale court cottage. The location is perfect for exploring Devon and its many beautiful beaches. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean, cosy & quiant with idyllic views. Val and John were there perfect hosts and very helpful. In recent years we have holidayed abroad but this has really opened our eyes to a great british holiday. The kids loved every minute, exploring, learning to body board, crabbing and playing in the lovely garden. The days were fun packed but the evenings were so relaxing being able to return to our cottage. Couldn't fault it and can't wait to plan another trip, as loads more to see and do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2020
Thank you so much for your excellent review, Emma. It was lovely to meet you all, and we are so pleased you enjoyed your holiday, and found Vale Court Cottage comfortable. Really hope to see you again. Val & John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location

The location of the property is excellent with many walks a short drive away our favourite was to park in Bolberry car park and head out towards Bolt Tail or Bolt Head. The gardens and views were wonderful and the property ideal for us. As mentioned by others the entrance is narrow so we parked in the public car park literally a few minutes away and was not a problem at all. Look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2020
Thank you so much, John, for your excellent review. Thank you also for following the Covid-19 recommendations, re: cleaning, etc.. not easy at this difficult time. It was great to meet you both, and we look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards John and Val
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic short break

Property was very clean, in a lovely location and has everything you could need for a break away. Lots of accessible beaches and Salcombe is easily accessible. We would recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and relaxing

Lovely time at cottage. Val and her husband could not have been friendlier or more helpful. Access Information was excellent. The cottage itself was well equipped and very pretty. Dog proof garden was hugely helpful. Location was excellent and the surrounding towns, beaches and coves were stunning. Just what we hoped for! Rebecca
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10/10 Excellent

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Half Term Family Break

We spent a relaxing few days at this beautiful cosy cottage. The beds were comfy and the modern shower room (with underfloor heating and a heated towel rail) were very welcome at the end of a day exploring the beautiful countryside on foot. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t kind to us but we were undeterred and braved the elements, returning to the cottage to spend evenings playing board games in front of the gorgeous wood burner. We would all have been happy to stay much longer and hope to return again in the future. Thanks to Val for making us feel at home in the cottage and for her advice on the local walks etc.
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