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Waterside cottage in a magical setting on the Salcombe Estuary (sleeps 6)

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A stone building with a red-tiled roof, a stone wall with a gate, and potted plants.
A stone building with a blue door and a stone staircase leading to a wooden deck.
A group of people in a small boat on a river, with swans swimming nearby and a stone bridge in the background.
A dock with a boat and a small pier.
A good place to chill on the jetty!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Devon

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Kingsbridge, ENG
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Quayside Leisure Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Child Beds

Occasional bedroom/playroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Kingsbridge

Located in Kingsbridge, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dartmoor National Park and South Devon reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Quayside Leisure Centre and Sea N Shore. Travelling with kids? Consider Salcombe Maritime Museum and Overbecks Museum and Garden. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Kingsbridge, ENG

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Quayside Leisure Centre - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Dartmoor National Park - 28 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Paignton Beach - 50 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Princess Theatre - 53 min drive - 46.6 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dodbrooke Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Fortescue Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ring O Bells - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterside cottage in a magical setting on the Salcombe Estuary (sleeps 6) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterside cottage in a magical setting on the Salcombe Estuary (sleeps 6)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterside cottage in a magical setting on the Salcombe Estuary (sleeps 6)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterside cottage in a magical setting on the Salcombe Estuary (sleeps 6)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterside cottage in a magical setting on the Salcombe Estuary (sleeps 6) located?

This family-friendly Kingsbridge cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of South Devon, Quayside Leisure Centre and Sea N Shore. Salcombe Maritime Museum and Salcombe Tourist Information Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous place to stay. Well stocked kitchen with herbs and salt etc and coffee machine. Beautifully decorated
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Communication with the owners was great
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, mid terrace in a row of cottages next to a creek. Idyllic quiet location a few minutes drive down country lanes to Kingsbridge. The property is well equipped and nicely presented. The hosts were very responsive with replying to any questions and welcoming. We had a lovely stay at Piper’s cottage !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the use of the kayaks to explore the tidal Collapit Creek and estuary.We also enjoyed an evening drink sat at the front of the house enjoying the sun and view of the creek.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a very relaxing stay with our family in this beautiful property, made all the more enjoyable due to the wonderful sunshine. We particularly enjoyed having use of the rowing boats and kayaks for a fun paddle, from the bottom of the garden, when the tide was high and eating out on the patio. Everything was clean and comfortable in the cottage. There is lots of beautiful places to explore near by but we always enjoyed coming back to the peaceful surroundings of Pipers cottage.Thank you Rob and Sian for being great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cottage is lovely, with a real family-home feel. The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils and there are plenty of games to keep family members amused, if the weather isn’t the best. We didn’t make use of the boat or kayaks as the creek didn’t have a lot of water in it when we stayed. However,I can imagine this would have been a lot of fun on a nice day.We went as a party of five adults and the accommodation worked well for us as we were able to use the two double bedrooms and the bunk bed room. The twin is really most suited to children, or very small adults. There are a lot of steps up to the property and down to the jetty so families with small children or members with mobility issues should be aware of this. It wasn’t a problem for us,however.The communication from the host was excellent and they were very accommodating over the booking in and booking out times, which was much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice cottage in beautiful surroundings!

We had a perfect stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic spot

Had a fabulous week staying in Piper Cottage, extremely comfortable and clean accommodation with the bonus of a lovely terrace and proximity to the creek. Beautiful part of the world, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning setting

A beautiful cottage right next to a creek. A perfect place for a peaceful stay. A very welcoming, homely and stylish cottage with everything you will need. The owners were so helpful with great advice about where to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous cottage located in quiet waterside location. Everything was a very high standard. A perfect holiday spot with boundless opportunities to explore the area or just chill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our week staying at Pipers, which is in a delightful and peaceful setting and furnished with taste and quality. It is well placed to visit the South Hams district: Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Dartmouth plus all the surrounding coastline. You definitely need a car to make the most of the location and be prepared to reverse very frequently in the narrow lanes. The owners kept good contact but were not intrusive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pipers cottage

Wonderfully located on a tidal creek, very quiet and picturesque surroundings close to the town of Kingsbridge. Owner has a rowing boat which is available for use moored at the property. Fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful creekside cottage. Owners Rob and Sian very helpful and responded immediately to any queries we had. Kitchen very well equipped. Comfy beds. We ate our meals on terrace in front of cottage every evening when the weather allowed. Well located for local beaches, Hope Cove, Bigbury on sea, Salcombe all within easy reach, although the very narrow lanes can be somewhat hair raising when having to reverse to allow other traffic to pass!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Very Special Cottage

Pipers Cottage is a delightful holiday property. The cottage is perfect and the location idyllic. The quality of accommodation is excellent, well equipped and with a lovely terrace and garden. The opportunity to use a rowboat on the creek was a real treat. We have been renting holiday properties for over 30 years, going back to the pre internet days of the Lady! This is easily one of the best we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in kingsbridge in July with our parents and two young children. I wouldn’t recommend the house for two young kids as there are a lot of hazards for stumbling toddlers. The cot bed provided was broken and rather dusty. The neighbours dog also joyfully did a poo everyday right next to our car, so we had the morning ritual of dodge the poo. The parking for two cars is a little ridiculous being super tight, we were almost in the creek. In the heat we often had the doors open, but we did see a lot of mice in the garden, so we’re worried they would come in the house and be near the children. We were also informed that the water may run out due to a recent drought and had to wait 30 mins between showers. This put us on edge the whole week, so we couldn’t have a relaxing shower or long bath. The house was a little tricky to get to and generally this part of Devon is difficult to navigate on the single track roads, so wouldn’t recommend it for those with bigger cars or used to bigger roads. Overall, we enjoyed our trips to the beautiful beaches and great commincation with the owners and holiday letting company, but the house was a little tricky for our set up.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

We had a fantastic time. The house is incredibly beautiful and it offers everything you need or could ask for. The kids loved the extra kids room and did not want to leave when it was time to say goodbye! The area is stunning and we tried to visit as many beaches as possible - thanks to a bunch of recommendations in a big map in the house! We’ll definitely come back :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway in a beautiful setting

Pipers Cottage was perfect for us - 8 people (4 adults and 4 children) and the accommodation was so well suited to our needs. The beds were super comfortable - we all slept soundly each night in our bedrooms and the downstairs was also very spacious. But the highlight was the use of the boat and kayaks when the tide came in the Creek. Rob and Sian (the owners) were so kind and thoughtful during our stay and even offered us a free extra night at the end of our week long rental and a late checkout (knowing how logistically tricky it can be to leave at 10am with children!) Thank you so much Rob and Sian.I cannot recommend Pipers Cottage more - the location and aspect are really special.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most wonderful cottage holiday

Everything was simply perfect. It all started with our outstanding landlords Rob and Sian, who were so warm, welcoming, easy to contact and gave so many helpful recommendations. We loved Pipers Cottage and the surrounding landscape from the very beginning. The cottage is decorated in such a homely way and well equipped, especially the kitchen. Due to the weather, we didn't see many beaches but found many other wonderful things to do for example we enjoyed our walks to Salcombe. Thank you again for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disappointing

Communication with the owners was excellent. Unfortunately several of our group have mobility issues and accessing the property was very difficult. The property information indicated that you accessed the property via steps but they are very steep with no handrail
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little property in a lovely area of Devon

The location here is beautiful and so quiet (except for the occasional farming). You can hear the birds all the time (and I don't mean annoying seagulls). It's a lovely atmosphere. Lots of room in the house, although the stairs are pretty tight for old people (we took our elderly parents). The house was very musty when we first arrived and we had to ventilate it for 2 days before the smell went, but apparently we were the first people to have rented this in 9 months. It seemed find after that, but if you are sensitive to this then it may affect you. I was dosed on large amounts of antihistamines every night. The beaches nearby (all within 30-60 minutes of driving down very tight lanes). Almost all beaches have dogs, so you have to work to avoid them. Beautiful part of the country though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May, 2025
We found out later that there had been a gradual water leak from the immersion heater in the upstairs bathroom into the ceiling of the playroom which eventually led to the ceiling collapsing. This accounted for the smell. The leak has been cured, ceiling has now been replaced and new carpets fitted. Consequently the smell is no longer there.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family holiday

Fabulous location and surrounding area. Plenty of space for the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A blissfully quiet retreat

Beautiful home in an amazing location. Well equipped and cosy house with super comfy beds, well equipped kitchen and plenty of entertaining space. The terrace is a fantastic place to relax and enjoy the wonderful views, the children loved roaming in the back garden picking blackberries and crabbing in the creek. A truly relaxing stay, we loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Devon country cottage five minutes from Kingsbridge

Spent a gorgeous week at this spacious cottage with family in June. The property is in great decorative order, the bedrooms are cosy and quiet, and the terrace to the front is a wonderful evening suntrap to unwind on a summers evening. Beaches, towns and amenities all within a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic place

Great family holiday. Beautiful location wonderful property. Love it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We had the most wonderful week at the cottage. Beautiful peaceful setting but so close to Salcombe. The children loved crabbing off the boat in the mornings and after dinner, we loved sitting outside drinking gin and tonics! Everything was perfect and utterly charming, so excited to stay again in the Summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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