Guests say
6 Combehaven is a spacious, well-equipped apartment in a fantastic location close to Salcombe town and the estuary, with the added benefit of two parking spaces and lovely views. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings and kitchen facilities. While some mention the property feels a little tired and could benefit from maintenance and improved cleaning, most found it a pleasant and practical base for exploring the area. Minor issues such as Wi-Fi, recycling, and small maintenance points were noted, but overall, the property offers a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Several guests found the property clean and comfortable, but there were repeated mentions of unsatisfactory cleaning standards, dust build-up, mould in bathrooms, and concerns about bedding protectors not being changed. While not universally poor, cleanliness was inconsistent.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Salcombe town, beaches, and beautiful estuary views. The slightly elevated position is noted, with some finding the hill a challenge, but overall, the setting is considered excellent.
Guests consistently mention comfortable beds, sofas, and a spacious layout. Some noted tired furnishings and minor maintenance issues, but overall, the apartment is described as comfortable and well-suited for relaxing stays.
The apartment is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and includes useful amenities like a dishwasher, washing machine, and parking. Some guests noted missing or broken items (e.g., microwave, oven, blinds, glasses), and a need for more recycling facilities and minor repairs.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
With beautiful views and comfortable accommodation, 6 Combehaven is a fantastic first-floor apartment situated within a short walk of Salcombe’s bustling restaurants, upmarket shops and famous waterside. This fantastic location is ideal for those looking enjoy sandy beaches and a picturesque harbour town.
This property has a modern granite kitchen with an open plan living / dining area and a chic, nautical decor. Amenities in the kitchen include an AEG gas hob and oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.
The lounge boasts a large, L-shaped sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen television and double French doors open out to a French balcony with views over neighbouring houses across to the estuary.
Three bedrooms in total, a master with a King-size bed, built-in wardrobes and flat-screen TV as well as an en-suite shower room with power shower, under-floor heating, wash basin, w.c, heated towel rail and shaver point. The second bedroom has a King-size bed with an adjacent family bathroom. The third bedroom has full-sized bunk beds with a TV and X-Box. In addition, two car parking spaces are reserved for this property on site. Wi-Fi is available.
Salcombe is a popular destination for watersports enthusiasts, walkers and families looking for a holiday by the sea. There are several pretty beaches within a short distance, including North Sands and South Sands, plus the coves East Portlemouth on the opposite side of the estuary, just a short passenger ferry ride away. Also on your doorstep is the National Trust property Overbeck’s where you can wander through the subtropical gardens. Why not have a more adventurous day and try out the watersports available on the estuary including surfing, coasteering, kayaking or a more leisurely boat trip? Whilst staying in Salcombe, take advantage of the locally sourced seafood which is served in many of the restaurants, pubs, cafés and delicatessens. The southern tip of Devon provides some spectacular scenery and picturesque vistas with a number of sandy beaches, lovely villages with thatched cottages and some fantastic opportunities for walking on the South West Coast path.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x King-size bed (one with an en-suite), 1 x Bunk room with full-size bunk beds.
Separate family bathroom with bath, hand held shower, w.c, wash-hand basin, shaver point, heated towel rail and under-floor heating.
Open plan kitchen, dining, living room with balcony.
Coal-effect gas fire.
Gas fired central heating.
Fridge/freezer, washing machine, oven, hob, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
TV, DVD, digital radio.
Parking for 2 cars in allocated bays (boats and trailors are not permitted in the car park).
Lift access.
Wifi.
All duvets, pillows, bed linen and towels provided - guests will require beach and tea towels.
BBQ's not permitted.
Strictly No Smoking
Reviews (17)
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Pete
The location was perfect except I was not expecting the steep climb up from Fore Street which I found difficult after a meal in the excellent pubs in the town. Unfortunately when we tried to use the dvd player we found a very old battery which was corroded in place. I tried to clean up the remote and replace the battery but even with a new battery it failed to work. Also when we tried to use Netflix there seemed to be age restrictions in place. Other than these very minor points everything (except the weather) was excellent.
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Kim
The property felt tired and in need of refurbishment. - Faux leather dining chairs were peeling and leaving flakes of plastic on clothing - Broken blind in small bedroom - Extractor fans in bathroom and en-suite were caked in dust and in dire need of cleaning - Black mould on ceiling, grouting and shower door seal in en-suite - Shower head in en-suite was hanging out of the wall - Extensive settlement cracks throughout the property indicating that it has probably not been redecorated since new (2004?) - One cracked window pane and a number of failed double glazing units - Many other more minor issues Overall impression of a bare and soulless property in need of attention Sykes have rated this property as 'outstanding' which leaves me in some doubt as to whether Sykes' ratings can be trusted in future and whether or not we would choose to use Sykes again. We were looking forward to a relaxing few days away but the property did not lend itself to that and we felt we needed to spend as little time in the property as possible. We have photos to support out claims should they be required.
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Lisa
Thankfully, this one was available for the week we had planned around (perhaps due to a cancellation?) and we were relieved that it all worked out in the end. The lower rating I've given for recommending is based on this experience of being put in this position by Sykes in the first place, rather than on our experience of the holiday we had in the end. The property wasn't the most pristine we've ever stayed in but it was still lovely, spacious and perfect for our needs - a pretty, slightly elevated location overlooking the estuary; a parking space (2, actually); a brilliant location for town shops (including Co-op with long opening hours) and restaurants; North Sands beach a little distance away but still walkable for us; close to the main road out of Salcombe for when we ventured out in the car. Just a couple of small issues around waste. First, we were disappointed that there were no recycling facilities at all at the property. The instructions said there were some in a nearby car park but all we found was a bottle bank. We did take a lot home with us as we're not used to putting so much in landfill. The other thing was the instructions on the notice board that were very strict about putting rubbish in green bags, but our bin had been lined with a black bag and only black bags were provided in our welcome pack and under the sink. We mentioned this to the Coast & Country team when returning the keys - either the instructions are out of date or green bags need to be provided. Overall, we loved Salcombe and had a brilliant stay at 6 Combehaven.