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

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Front view of the cottage overlooking the court yard.
Views across the garden to Bolberry Down
South facing patio perfect for Al Fresco dining
Cottage-style kitchen with range oven, flagstone slate floor and dining area.
View from the master bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Malborough, Nr Salcombe, Devon
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Sands
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Dartmoor National Park
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

A very pretty thatched cottage set amongst other rose-clad thatched cottages in the village of Malborough, with easy access to Salcombe, Hope Cove, Bantham and many other beautiful beaches and villages. The cottage has a unique location with beautiful views over fields towards Bolberry Down from the lovely south-facing patio and a large secluded garden. On the ground floor, there is a comfortable spacious living room with wood burning stove and French doors opening onto the large patio. Flat screen Smart television with free view. Exceptionally well-equipped kitchen with electric range, microwave, dishwasher and fridge. Newly refurbished bathroom with walk-in shower, sink and toilet. Utility room with washer dryer and additional toilet. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms, one king and one twin room. Outside there is a large private, secluded garden with wonderful views over the open countryside. Separate area with parking for two cars. Access to stunning coastal beaches, restaurants, watersport activities, coastal walks and many other idyllic places all within a couple of miles of the cottage.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We provide a high chair and travel cot.
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Only one well behaved dog by arrangement - £40 fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We have a strictly no smoking policy.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties or events allowed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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 does it cost to stay at Fabulous cottage near Salcombe with views, pet-friendly and secluded garden?

As of 27 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fabulous cottage near Salcombe with views, pet-friendly and secluded garden on 21 Aug, 2026 start from S$176, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Fabulous cottage near Salcombe with views, pet-friendly and secluded garden?

On-site 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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km) of Historic Salcombe, English Channel and North Sands. Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk and South Sands are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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 24 Mar, 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.
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10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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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 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your break, and very much hope to see you again.
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10/10 Excellent

s r.

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 24 Mar, 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.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

Wonderful place

What a wonderful place to stay. The cottage is really beautiful, the grounds and the views are amazing and a really relaxing place to stay. We were welcomed by Val and her husband then to walk into find the scones cream and jam which was a real treat. The cottage is so well equipped.I would love to come and stay here again and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a break away.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your excellent review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay, and it was lovely to meet you all. The weather was good, so you could enjoy sitting in the garden, taking in the view, which is just what we want for all our visitors. I shall certainly pass on your comments about the Devon Cream Tea, and glad you found all you required in the Cottage. Very much hope to see you again. Val
Archival

8/10 Good

Anna Kerr-Smiley

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 24 Mar, 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.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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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 4 Jun, 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
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10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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 24 Mar, 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

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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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 26 Feb, 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
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

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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 7 Jun, 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.
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8/10 Good

Angela W.

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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 24 Mar, 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

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

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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 4 Nov, 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
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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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 5 Oct, 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

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

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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 5 Jul, 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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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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 19 Jun, 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
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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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 4 Nov, 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

10/10 Excellent

Lida E.

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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 21 Oct, 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
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10/10 Excellent

Jaki S.

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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 8 Oct, 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.
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10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmiena E.

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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 2 Sept, 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
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10/10 Excellent

Kellie M.

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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 26 Aug, 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.
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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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 16 Aug, 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.
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10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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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 31 Jul, 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
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10/10 Excellent

John W.

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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 25 Jul, 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
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10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

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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

Rebecca D.

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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

About the host

Hosted by Val Jevans

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The cottage is managed by Val who lives in the village and she loves to give helpful hints and tips of all the amazing places to visit locally.. The cottage is a treasured family home owned by a couple who currently live overseas some of the time.

Why they chose this property

The South Hams' countryside and coastal areas close to the cottage are stunning and there is nowhere else that we'd prefer to live or be on holiday. The villages are charming with endless choices for restaurants and pubs with exquisite local shops for all your needs. With beautiful beaches, coastal walks and plenty of fun activities there is always something to do for all of the family. The cottage itself is tucked away in Malborough in a quiet location with beautiful views and as you walk through the door you instantly feel its cosy welcoming atmosphere. On a summer's evening there is nothing better than enjoying a glass of wine on the patio overlooking the garden and the hills beyond.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is a 'home' not just a rental cottage and hopefully you will feel very much 'at home' during your stay, and enjoy all of the delights of this wonderful region in the South Hams.

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