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Stylish House minutes walk from Sandy Beaches

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A modern living room with a pool table, a sofa, and a balcony with a view of the countryside.
A marina with boats docked, a sandy shore, and a distant town.
A modern building with large glass windows and a well-lit entrance area.
A modern house with a patio, a small deck, and a view of rolling hills.
A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a lamp, and a framed artwork.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to South Devon

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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EAst Portlemouth, England
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Small's Cove
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mill Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Salcombe

Located in Salcombe, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at South Devon and Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, while Salcombe Maritime Museum and Overbecks Museum and Garden are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Quayside Leisure Centre and Slapton Ley Field Centre. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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EAst Portlemouth, England

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fisherman's Cove - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South West Coast Path Section 39 Trailhead - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Small's Cove - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mill Bay - 6 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Totnes Station - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dodbrooke Inn - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ring O Bells - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Fortescue Inn - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Crabshell Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish House minutes walk from Sandy Beaches pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Stylish House minutes walk from Sandy Beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stylish House minutes walk from Sandy Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish House minutes walk from Sandy Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish House minutes walk from Sandy Beaches located?

This family-friendly Salcombe holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of English Channel, Fisherman's Cove and South West Coast Path Section 39 Trailhead. Salcombe Maritime Museum and Small's Cove are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

Beautiful property in perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2021
So pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous week with family. House was gorgeous and my teenage boys enjoyed regular pool, table tennis and film nights with pull down screen. Excellent communication from owner too
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family break in East Portlemouth

We had an excellent stay in Catnip cottage. The property is beautifully presented and in a fantastic location, close to the beaches and foot ferry to Salcombe. The new village farm cafe is a great addition to the village and a short walk up the hill. We will definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov, 2024
Emma we are delighted you and your family enjoyed your half term break at Catnip. You were brilliant guests - great communication and you left the place spotless. We would love to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Brilliant

A phenomenal place for a family celebration. We all loved it here. Amazing memories to treasure. Super location close to SW Coastal Path. Great fun catching ferry over to Salcombe. Sainsbury’s delivery to the house a great success.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2023
It was an absolute pleasure having you and your family stay at the house Anne. I am so pleased you enjoyed your birthday celebrations - come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home - Perfect Location

We didn't want to leave and actually booked an extra night whilst there. The house is lovely and spacious with everything you could need, the teenagers loved the pool table and projector screen TV. The hot tub was the highlight and perfect to relax in after the long country walks - even in December!! The underfloor heating kept the whole house amazingly warm. Perfect location within walking distance of the ferry over to Salcombe, the beaches and SW Coast Path - we didn't use the car during our 5 day stay at all. We cannot fault this property at all and will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Catnip is the house that keeps on giving

We stayed at Catnip House in July. Grandparents (us!), 4 adults and five children ranging from 12 to 4, 11 of us in total. We stayed in the bedroom downstairs whilst our family and grandchildren all stayed upstairs. What a success that was for starters. There is so much to entertain all, Pool, ping pong, darts - massive hit, cinema screen which only came out once as littlies found the outside football table. Short walk to safe little coves and the ferry across to Salcombe. Ice cream and coffee stop on the way. Very close to us was a delicious takeaway ranging from sea bass to sausage and chips for children, we used this twice, excellent. We cannot fault this house and a very generous welcome pack awaited us on arrival, thank you. Eileen was so helpful and communicative throughout and on a sad departure. Beds very comfortable and nice pillows. Family left and friends arrived and we explored nearby Devon and a pleasure to come back and have an evening dip in the hot tub. Would we come back? In a heartbeat and will too!! If you are unsure, don’t be, you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2023
We loved having Una and her friends and family to stay. They treated our place as their own and very communicative throughout. I would highly recommend them as guests. Always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely Awesome

Stunning, home from home property. Very spacious, clean, light and airy. The perfect home for spending time with family/friends. Loads of space to be quiet, or mix in groups. Lots of activities at the house. Great walking from the door. Will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr, 2023
Wonderful guests! Excellent communication and left the house exceptionally clean and tidy! I would love to invite you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It’s a great place for families and a lot of thought has gone into the property

We had a great week and would highly recommend the property for up to 6 adults and 5 children. We were 5 adults and 1 child and there was plenty of room. Great location, good parking and lots of games to keep everyone entertained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great relaxing break in East Portlemouth!

Property is beautiful. Very well equipped. Pannetone and a bottle of fizz for arrival was well received. All bedrooms lovely. Living space and pool table was great! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A truly amazing stay to celebrate the New Year!

My family and I stayed at the property over New Year and had a fantastic time. The house certainly has a wow factor and we had everything we could possible need for a great few days. The location is incredible being 10 minutes walk to the ferry (which takes 1-2 minutes to Salcombe) and lots to see and do nearby. We would love to stay again, but this time seeing what it is like in the summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2022
We would love to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Family Trip

Great house, lovely view over the Estuary and very handy 3 parking spaces. The property is very well appointed with great spaces for our multi generation group. Hot tub was great fun for the teenagers and the big screen in the upstairs lounge was perfect for a Sunday afternoon movie. We’d definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great holiday!

Fantastic, roomy, and well equipped property for large families or groups of friends. Large lounge, with great natural light and with amazing cinema screen and pool table. Peaceful location, with a perfect beach within easy walking distance, as well as the stunning coast path for walks. Five minutes walk to the convenient passenger ferries which run constantly back and forth to Salcombe town-a two minute boat trip. The owner was very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2021
I am so pleased you and your friends had a lovely holiday and enjoyed staying at our house - September is such a wonderful month in Salcombe. I hope we can welcome you back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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an excellent propety, well managed and maintained in a prime location

loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2021
It was a pleasure having you and your family to stay Tim and we look forward to welcoming you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A Fully Loaded House for Families

Catnip House is extremely well designed and equipped for families. Multiple dining options both morning and evening; sunbeds and hammocks plus hottub; a full range of active games and entertainment. The house has something for all ages and interests and sandy beaches nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2021
Great to entice you and your family over to the East Portlemouth side of the estuary after your years on the Salcombe side - we are looking forward to welcoming you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Family Week in Salcombe & East Portlemouth

Very nice house in a great location. Super easy access to all of the local beaches and amenities, in a very safe area for anyone with small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2021
It was great to have you stay John - so glad your small children enjoyed the beaches - come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Location with everything you need!

From booking and dealing with the owner, who was so helpful and friendly, to the week holiday itself, everything was perfect! The house has everything you need to keep everyone happy - table tennis, pool table, table football, cinema screen and hot tub!! Highly recommend and would definitely stay again but next time for longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2021
It was lovely having you and your family to stay and we hope to welcome you again before not too long. You were brilliant guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Location, Location Location

Spacious property, well equipped, easy walk to small sandy beaches nearby even for my three year old granddaughter. Plenty of games in house and gardens such as table football, snooker and table tennis plus a cinema screen TV, smaller tv room and the hot tub on the terrace. All this with parking and views and easy access to Salcombe via the ferry a few minutes walk away. Great place to stay and excellent communications with the owner. Thoroughly recommend a stay here with family or friends.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2021
Fantastic having you and your family to stay Judith and so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Catnip.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A fabulous house in a great location

There are very few houses I would ever actually want to go back to, however, Catnip House is one of those. Eileen was quick to respond to any queries or problems that we had and resolved all of them. The house was in a lovely location, very private with amazing views up the river. There was great outside space with a wonderful hot tub and BBQ, which even in October was great to use. Inside the house was really well equipped without being cluttered. I felt confident that the house could therefore be thoroughly cleaned between guests because the surfaces and the floor area were clear. The kitchen had everything that we needed. The whole family really loved the projector and screen for watching films in the evening and the indoor pool table. We stayed as a family of four sure to the COViD restrictions but this would be the ideal house for two families with children of any age.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct, 2020
Sarah I am so glad you and your family were able to enjoy an October half-term break at Catnip and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful house in a beautiful spot

The house had everything we needed for a comfortable a enjoyable weekend. The house is very well equipped and the furnishings are of a very high standard. It is in a very convenient position for beautiful beaches and the foot ferry to Salcombe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov, 2020
So glad you enjoyed staying at Catnip and hope to welcome you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family stay

We had a great stay at Catnip. The house is well set up with lovely garden and good games room upstairs. Easy walk to the beach and the ferry to Salcombe. Timing the tides on the local roads takes some thinking, but adds to the charm. Would recommend for large or 2 families looking to get to a beautiful part of the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2020
So pleased you enjoyed staying at Catnip and had a great family holiday in a special part of the world - thanks for your lovely review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful house in a perfect setting

Catnip is a gorgeous house with lovely views. It was perfect for our family holiday. The house is beautifully decorated and the owner has really thought of everything. Lovely gardens with lots of areas to relax in. Beautiful beaches just a ten minute walk away and also the ferry to take you over to Salcombe. In the evening a water taxi is available. The house is a few minutes walk away from the Salcombe Paddleboarding, I thoroughly recommend a lesson with these guys as we all had such fun and it is not as hard as it looks!! Eileen the owner is very helpful and gave lots of local recommendations and information about the house. Thank you for the lovely touches Eileen of cakes from the gorgeous Bake House in Salcombe and the wine and milk. We all loved our holiday at Catnip and can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2020
Nicola, we are delighted you and your family had a lovely holiday at Catnip. Especially pleased you enjoyed the wonderful beaches of East Portlemouth and got out onto the water with Salcombe Paddleboarding. We very much look forward to welcoming you back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Sophisticated stay for friends

Beautifully decorated and well equipped for a big group of friends or family, Catnip worked well even in mixed weather. A big dining table, places to eat outside in a lovely garden, plenty of bathrooms, comfy beds and big sofas to lounge on, all made things very easy. Having a hot tub, table tennis and hammocks was lovely and particularly the pool table was very popular with the teens/young adults. The owners were very helpful and communicative. We know the area very well and keep a dory and dinghies here, so it was very helpful to be so close to the water. All in all, we would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2020
Thank you for your review Rebecca. I'm delighted to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay and appreciate you taking such good care of our home. We do hope you will holiday at Catnip again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous house in lovely setting

The house is beautifully decorated, comfortable and very well equipped. There are lots of lovely places to sit indoors and out including some great sun traps. Our kids loved having ping pong and snooker and we all enjoyed being close to fabulous beaches.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2020
You were the perfect guests and it was lovely you could enjoy a family holiday at Catnip - we look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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A hidden treasure with everything you need for a family break!

This property ticked every box for a family of 9 to spend quality time together. A beautiful house with panoramic views that was spotless on arrival. The owner had really thought of everything. A fully functional kitchen with a huge dining table for us all to enjoy meals together. The snug downstairs was a great place for the children to enjoy their games and relax. We did bring the xbox but a wii was provided and so many board games, the children were kept amused all weekend. Upstairs you had 4 bedrooms an ensuite and a bathroom and the living space had a pool table and a kitchenette. No need to keep going downstairs to make drinks and the extra fridge kept the wine and beers cool whilst we watched films on the giant projector! The views from here are stunning! The master bedroom is located downstairs with floor to ceiling windows and a huge ensuite that also links to a utility room with washing machine and dryer. The garden is tiered and although we didn't use it during our stay i'm sure it would be lovely to sit out in the summer. The hot tub was very clean and heated for our arrival. The property even has an outside shower to wash the dog after beach walks and also has a great enclosed area for coats and shoes etc. The ferry to Salcombe is only a 10 minute walk which we used on a daily basis. We also walked miles along the sandy beaches on the East Portlemouth side. Eileen the owner answered any questions prior to our stay and during and was so helpful with recommendations on restaurants and places to visit. We will definitely be returning to this property in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Salcombe weekend

The property was well presented, beautifully decorated and more than adequately equipped. The location was perfect being both isolated but within easy reach of a gorgeous seaside town. In short we loved everything about it 😊
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Lovely to hear you enjoyed the beaches of East Portlemouth and managed a paddle in the sea! - as well as the ferry trips over to Salcombe and a trip to the Winking Prawn - we would love to welcome you and your family back again.
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