About this property
Nestled in the Devon village of Malborough, lies this charming Grade II-listed three-bedroom, thatched cottage, Rose Thatch. Perfect for families, this early 17th century traditional property offers wonderful countryside views, on-site facilities, and superb access to nearby amenities and attractions. Inside your new home-from-home, you are greeted by rustic cottage décor in the home's living areas, which include a well-equipped kitchen where the designated chef can find everything they'll need to rustle up delicious, home-cooked meals to be enjoyed at the kitchen table, or in the inviting sitting room, complete with its own TV and the crackling embers of a woodburning stove. In warmer months, take your meals or favourite glass of wine out into one of the two gardens, one of which has a furnished terrace and barbecue, a terrific spot to gather with loved ones as you soak in views of your gorgeous natural surroundings (overlooking shared area). When sleep calls, retire to one of three bedrooms, where you can relax and recharge ahead of a brand new day. When you're ready to explore, head down to The Royal Oak pub, or the Old Inn close by, where you can eat out or just relax with a drink and enjoy live music events, while the necessities can be purchased at the nearby Asda. Bolberry Down Nature Reserve, Soar Mill Cove, Salcombe North Sands, Salcombe Castle Ruins, Salcombe Yacht Club and Harbour, or Snapes Point, which offers a breath-taking view point and a nature-filled walking track, are some of the areas top attractions. Being situated in the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), visitors have a wealth of options when exploring on foot and can stop at various attractions including Bolberry, Soar Mill and the beautiful beaches of Salcombe. The pretty market town of Kingsbridge is a short drive away as is Hope Cove. Visit Rose Thatch for a memorable getaway. Note: This property can be booked with End Cottage Ref. 1093666, together sleeping up to 9 guests.
Marlborough is a charming village with many thatched homes, a village store, two top-notch country inns, and a bustling post office. It is only two miles from Salcombe, the southernmost town in the South Hams and a popular sailing destination. Salcombe, which has a stunning, picturesque coastline, is a great place to go sailing, participate in water sports, go coastal hiking, or just relax and enjoy the sunshine. Explore the area's diverse fauna, go to some nearby rural estates and gardens, or go to the charming market town of Kingsbridge. Instead, travel 15 miles to experience the broad fields and granite tors of Dartmoor. a wonderful holiday spot with lots to see and do.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite cloakroom, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC and underfloor heating.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove and starter pack provided.
Electric heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV with firestick, DVD player and WiFi.
Fuel and power included rent.
Bed linen and towels included rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Raised rear terrace with table and chairs (overlooking shared area).
Further garden with barbecue and seating (approx 30m from property).
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 mile, pub 0.1 miles, beach 2 miles.
Note: Parking accessed via narrow lane and gate way (2m wide), please take care when approaching.Note: Steep staircases in property leading up to first floor, please take care when using.
Reviews (3)
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Sara
Thank you
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Dan
Unfortunately on arrival, we thought that the property was not cleaned to an acceptable standard. Whilst areas had been cleaned, much of the homes carpets and upholstery were not clean, dusty corners, cobwebs, and just a general feeling of uncleanliness was evident throughout all rooms, the kitchen floor in need of a scrub and polish, in addition to a lingering odour that bestows homes of dusty and slightly dirty nature. At 6pm following a full days travelling, we really did not intend to contact the holiday agent to commence a dispute, so we spent the first hour of our holiday hoovering and cleaning. We are practical and down to earth people, so it wasn't the end of the world to us. However, with a baby who would be crawling on the floors we needed to get it sorted there and then. We called into the Salcombe agents office for the property to inform them as we were passing by. We are not expecting action, we were just informing them of our experience. They suggested that we should have contacted them straight away and sent photos so that they could send cleaners out. This just wouldn't have been workable at 6pm on a Friday evening when we are knackered and need to get the kids down. Sending cleaners for a quick spruce up wouldn't have helped much, it's not necessarily the regular cleaning, but that the property needs a serious deep clean, the vac is a 25 year old Henry, so unless there's some emotional attachment to it, he probably needs replacing. The only mattress that seems fit for purpose is a single in the middle room, the rest, along with the pillows have the ability to reshape your back and neck into arrangements only a qualified chiropractor can sort out. A special mention to the fridge, whose noise became so loud at one point we thought it might be trying to communicate. A minor issue. Many areas were good however, the new cooker and hob were fantastic. The Amazon TV stick worked great for the kids. The single child's room decor was really fun. The house is of an age where you expect the quirks, and much of the decor fits well with that character and helps you disconnect from life back home. A side note, the nearest pub didn't do any food, although was welcoming. The Royal Oak further round was pretty bad, the bar lady served me whilst on her phone, empty glasses littered the place, with areas caked in dust. I love a dive bar now and again but this place took to a new level. We had fantastic weather with some brilliant visits to local villages and towns. We've made some wonderful memories and the cottage played a good part in that. The areas mentioned let it down, so I'm not sure we would return. I think the areas mentioned are fairly easy to address though.
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Carole
2nd staircase is steep as describe in information but just use other staircase if an issue. An old cottage so a little dark but quaint and well maintained. Plentiful hot water with excellent shower. Furnishings could do with a little updating but nothing to spoil oneâs holiday. Super comfortable beds. Only moan was there wasnât any spare bin bags. We were very pleased to find a teapot hate making tea in a cup.