19 Bolt Head

4.2★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

33 Customer Review(s)

Claire
August 2024

“Fabulous location and easy to find (although we missed the property description bit which confirmed the parking access was 1.”

9m!). Decor all a bit dated and tired and the ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms particularly so.

9m!). Decor all a bit dated and tired and the ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms particularly so.

- Claire, August 2024
Brian June 2024

“It would have been nice to have a welcome pack on arrival such as milk, yes and coffee.”

Also salt and pepper cellars would also have been useful. There were no black bags when we arrived but these were supplied promptly. The hot water was too hot, this could cause scalding. A very pleasant stay in a well managed complex. May cause a problem for someone with mobility problems.

- Brian, June 2024
Dave June 2024

“Won’t hire this property again.”

Think about a little welcome pack milk water ! It’s furniture from the 90’s and Very dated….

- Dave, June 2024
Ian June 2024

“Great place with easy access to the surrounding area.”

Loved the Ferry trip into Salcombe & positioned right on the SW Path enabling long walks along the spectacular Cliffs of Bolt Head. Definately will be staying again!

- Ian, June 2024
Bryan October 2023

“Great apartment great location great price.”

- Bryan, October 2023
Yasmin September 2022

“Lovely property in being location.”

Only negative was that the pillows definitely need replacing. Apart from that everything was spot on!

- Yasmin, September 2022
Jenny August 2022

“The apartment is very close to South Sands, where there is a watersports hire shop.”

We could make several trips to the beach in a day, enjoying the beach in the evening and hiring paddle boards etc. in the day. There is a ferry to the town centre and the walk's enjoyable. The apartment itself is cleverly set up, with bedrooms downstairs, keeping them cool. It was equipped with everything we needed. Only downside is the country roads make it hard to reach, but we used this as a reason to ditch the car for the stay, and the location and views more than make up for it. Would definitely come again.

- Jenny, August 2022
Chris July 2022

“Nice to stay here again now that the beds have been renewed.”

All went well. Perhaps, the small shower could be upgraded as it is very small! Good to know that the sliding door was being attended to as it was very still.

- Chris, July 2022
Joanne July 2022

“The property was lovely, had everything that was needed.”

- Joanne, July 2022
Dawn October 2021

“Picking up the keys was a problem as the information given by Sykes was incorrect.”

Coast and Country shut up shop at 4 pm on Saturdays and not 5.30 pm as stated in the instruction email from Sykes. We arrived just after 4 pm; there was literally nowhere to park, the apartment parking was a mile walk from the key pick up office, and there was nobody available to give us our keys. Luckily for us, there was a Coast and Country client who had made arrangements for a late arrival, and she found our keys with hers.

- Dawn, October 2021

Many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We can only apologise that you were given the wrong time for key collection. We call and email all guests who have not arrived by 4pm with the out of hours key collection information. Had there been a problem we also have a 24hr emergency line. We hope you had a great holiday and look forward to welcoming you back to the area soon. Property Owner
Charlie September 2021

“No. I think it was great and all very efficient.”

Thank you!

- Charlie, September 2021
Lester Charles September 2021

“Sykes have totally ignored my complaints re the problems at 19 Bolt Head they ...”

Sykes have totally ignored my complaints re the problems at 19 Bolt Head they are not reacting to any things I’ve raised

- Lester Charles, September 2021
Louise September 2021

“We had a lovely stay at 19 Bolt Head which had everything needed and more for a really comfortable and enjoyable stay.”

My only negative would be the constant damp smell downstairs that lingered all week despite opening windows and the pillows probably need renewing. Other than that a really lovely place to stay that I would definitely recommend and return to !

- Louise, September 2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your comments. We were really pleased to read that you found the property comfortable for you stay. Thank you for bringing the presentation of the property to our attention, we have passed this onto the owner. We very much look forward to welcoming you back soon. Coast and Country Cottages on behalf of, Property Owner
Paul June 2021

“Clean modern spacious accomodation and very well equiped.”

Good location with well maintained grounds.

- Paul, June 2021
Ben June 2021

“The property is in a good location with a parking space.”

The facilities in the house itself are a little dated and could do with some TLC. For example, only one wardrobe door (not two) in one bedroom. The bathrooms were fine but the shower cubicles are of their time and a little on the small side. Our main gripe was with the crockery/glasses/cutlery as none of it was very clean (old food/lipstick etc) and we had to wash it all before use.

- Ben, June 2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are please you liked the location of the property. We are sorry that you felt the property was not presented to our usually high standard, we have passed all your comments on to the cleaner. Please know if you had made us aware of the situation whilst you were at the property, we would have done our best to rectify any issues you had during your stay. Regrettably the one wardrobe sliding door was damaged by a previous guest. It could not be repaired or replaced and therefore the one side has a row of very usable shelves and three drawers, this is pictured on our website. We do hope that in spite of these issues you had a pleasant holiday and enjoyed all the area has to offer. Property Owner
Jean April 2021

“Comfortable accommodation, great location for the beach and access via the ferry to Salcombe.”

Wonderful walking routes close by. Highly recommended.

- Jean, April 2021
Susan October 2020

“Unfortunately, we found the accommodation rather disappointing for the rental cost.”

There was no light bulb in one of the lamps in the lounge area. No bath mat in the en-suite double bedroom. Dust and dirt was present inside the en-suite door. Only one towel rail was provided for the four towels. Furthermore, the towel hooks on the door were very slack. The double bedroom curtains barely covered the windows, when drawn. Subsequently, daylight was visible around the edges in the early morning. We could not find spare toilet rolls. No cling film or kitchen foil. The ice cube tray was cracked. All together, we thought the apartment was poor value for money, considering the cost of £854.00 for a three night stay.

- Susan, October 2020

Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay at 19 Bolt Head. I’m sorry to hear that there was a bulb missing in the lamp, the owners are coming down and will replenish the drawer will spare bulbs in it. The curtains are being replaced at the next available opportunity and the ice tray will also be replaced. Please note that whilst a few toilet rolls will be provided for your arrival, it is a self-catering property and these items should be brought with you. I’m sorry you encountered a couple of cleanliness issues; these have been passed to the housekeeping team but please be assured that this property is cleaned thoroughly and fogged in between each booking. We hope that you were able to enjoy your stay in Salcombe and we hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Beverley August 2019

“This property has been renovated very cheaply.”

One wardrobe sliding door was missing completely in one bedroom, curtain hooks broke when drawing the curtains in the same bedroom and both bathrooms need to be replaced completely, The bathroom suites are old, the taps are hard to turn, grouting and sealants are mouldy and both bathrooms are extremely cold.

- Beverley, August 2019

Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay at 19 Bolt Head. The curtain hooks have all been replaced with metal hooks replacing the plastic curtain hooks (as these can break at any time).We have arranged for any discolouration of the sealants to be cleaned. The owners have replaced the basins and taps in each bathroom and also replaced the bath taps. There are fan heaters now supplied in each bedroom (in addition to the radiators) and there are radiators in the bathrooms if it does get chilly. We hope you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back to Salcombe in the future. Property Owner
Noel July 2019

“Can i please extend my thanks for such a lovely place to spend a week with the family!”

I can not fault the accommodation, i can see some previous reviews seem quite shallow and pedantic, i have nothing but super memories and we are seriously thinking about rebooking for next year! It was beautifully quiet, with some lovely views from the bench overlooking south sands, and within a stones throw of overbecks gorgeous gardens and coastal scenery. The bottle of wine awaiting us as we walked in was a welcome surprise! Make it a nice single malt next time!! ●giggles● Thank you coast and country, and thank you to the owners for letting us share the enjoyment of Salcombe from the comfort of a home away from home.

- Noel, July 2019
Richard June 2019

“We were very pleased with the contact we had with your offices both when we booked and when we were on our holiday.”

Everyone we spoke to was very helpful. Thank you.

- Richard, June 2019
Charlie March 2019

“At £100 a night in March, more during school holidays, this expensive modern apartment should have 100% cotton bed linen like the South Sands Hotel.”

We had to bring our own bed linen which is a pain tbh. The apartment provided lovely large shower towels with smaller hand towels so surely 100% cotton bed linen isn't a big ask? The front bedroom appears only ventilated by the sliding glass doors but I couldn't see any way to secure the glass doors so there is no security if you need them open, particularly at night time. This is not a safe apartment unless you keep these doors shut but how is this possible during the warmer months of the year? I couldn't find an instruction manual for the heating system and it switched itself off randomly and I didn't want to fiddle around with it during a four night stay. Sykes Cottages should provide this manual, there are very clear instructions about how to deal with any rubbish.

- Charlie, March 2019

Thank you for your feedback. 19 Bolt Head is the least expensive of our properties on this development . We are sorry you had to bring your own linen but we cannot guarantee the linen provided by our owners will be 100% cotton. We are grateful for the comment in respect of glass door. The owner is looking into installing a safety chain, enabling the door to be securely open to vent the bedroom. The manual for the heating was in the property in the white chest of drawers, we will now put this in a more prominent position for future guests. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. We do hope that you had an enjoyable holiday in Salcombe and look forward to welcoming you back in the not too distant future. Property Owner
Mr Tim Meadows Aug 2018

“This is a clean, well-presented, fairly modern apartment, conveniently located very close to South Sands beach and the National Trust property, Overbeck's.”

However, we were disappointed that there was no local-food and milk welcome pack when we arrived, as we have become used to this nice touch at other holiday properties. Also, neither of the bathroom extractor fans were working; although we eventually traced the problem to both the isolator switches (located high-up on the walls outside each bathroom) being set in the "off" position. The ground floor master bedroom also felt slightly damp throughout our stay, despite opening the windows regularly. The road to the property is incredibly narrow and steep; meeting cars coming the other way was like playing Russian roulette and not recommended for a nervous driver! The first floor, containing the lounge, kitchen and dining area, is within the roof section, so was always very hot and more difficult to ventilate with the Velux windows.

- Mr Tim Meadows, Aug 2018

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review in respect of your recent holiday. It was pleasing to hear that you found the accommodation to be clean and well presented on arrival. As far as the suggestion of a welcome pack is concerned, most of our self catering properties do not supply milk, coffee, tea etc, however this is something that some of our owners are considering. The bathrooms all have 'overrun timers' on their extractor fans and we are sorry that the fan isolation switches had not been on prior to your arrival -we will ensure at changeover that they are switched on in future. As far as your comments regarding ventilation on the first floor are concerned, in addition to the Velux/standard windows there are also sets of large patio doors at each level which can be opened to provide increased levels of ventilation to the accommodation . We do appreciate that the approach road to the South Sands area, like many Devon local roads , can sometimes be challenging, especially during the busy part of the season. On a positive note, we were pleased to hear that you found this apartment to be in a convenient location for both South Sands Beach and just a short walk from the National Trust property at Overbeck's with its beautiful sub-tropical gardens. Thanks again for your feedback, we do hope to welcome you back to the Salcombe area again very soon. Property Owner
Mrs Speed Aug 2018

“The standard and location of this property was perfect for us.”

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- Mrs Speed, Aug 2018

Again, many thanks for your fantastic feedback of your recent stay at 19 Bolt Head in Salcombe. We’re so pleased to hear that the property was simply perfect for you and your family and we do hope you choose to book again next year! Property Owner
Jul 2018

“Excellent location appropriately furnished, however I consider it generally over priced.”

- , Jul 2018

Many thanks for your review in respect of your recent stay at 19 Bolt Head, it's great to hear you enjoyed the excellent location of this property. Pricing is indeed a delicate balance but the prices for this accommodation are in line with comparable properties in this highly desirable location. We hope you choose to return soon. Property Owner
J Aug 2016

“Excellent”

- J, Aug 2016

Many thanks for your kind review of your stay in Salcombe. We were so pleased to read that you had an enjoyable holiday at 19 Bolt Head. Your positive feedback regarding the service provided to you by our team is particularly pleasing. We hope you choose to stay with us again soon.
Property Owner
Aug 2016

“Excellent location, parking and facilities.”

Highly recommend.

- , Aug 2016

We are really pleased that you found 19 Bolt Head superbly located for your holiday in Salcombe. It is a pleasure to hear that you would highly recommend this property and we hope we can welcome you back to this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty very soon!
Property Owner
Jun 2016

“Apartment light, spacious, extremely clean, as expected.”

- , Jun 2016

Many thanks for your review of 19 Bolt Head in Salcombe. We were delighted to read your comments and do hope you had an enjoyable stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Salcombe in the very near future.
Property Owner
Aug 2015

“Good”

- , Aug 2015

Thank you for your positive review regarding our service. We do hope you enjoyed your stay at 19 Bolt Head in Salcombe. Looking forward to welcoming you back very soon. Property Owner
May 2015

“Impressed that apartment seemed to have been newly decorated throughout.”

- , May 2015

Many thanks for your kind review regarding your recent stay at 19 Bolt Head in Salcombe. We were grateful for your feedback and pleased that you were impressed with the new decoration. We do hope you choose to stay with us again. The Team at Coast & Country Cottages Property Owner
Aug 2014

“Beautiful flat, well equipped, great location.”

- , Aug 2014
Jul 2014

“The apartment is very comfortable for our needs.”

I meant to leave feedback that the hook on the bathroom door had fallen off and the outside light hasn't got a bulb. As ever, it would be good if there was some wi-fi!

- , Jul 2014
Jul 2014

“Location excellent.”

Was everything we needed. Very light, comfortable apartment.

- , Jul 2014
Apr 2014

“Not visiting until Sept”

- , Apr 2014

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 2 x King-size with en suites (one can be split into twin beds on request)
Open plan sitting/kitchen/dining room
First floor terrace with table and chairs
Ground floor terrace with garden sofa.
4-ring gas hob, double electric oven, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and microwave
TV with DVD player and Chromecast. Master bedroom: TV with DVD player for watching DVDs only
Allocated parking space for one large car, please note that the main allocated car park has a 1.9m height restriction
All duvets, pillows, bed linen and towels provided - guests will need to bring their own beach towels
Strictly No Smoking

The property

19 Bolt Head is a very comfortable reverse level property on two levels, within a prestigious development of luxury properties, situated in an elevated position above South Sands beach.

A set of metal spiral stairs leads up from the communal courtyard to the first-floor entrance, which opens into the open plan living area.

The lounge area has two comfortable sofas, coffee table and other occasional furniture.

The kitchen is light and sunny with a range of units, appliances and a large circular dining table with four chairs.

Two bedrooms, both with en suite facilities.

The front bedroom has a King-size bed that can be split into two 2'6" single beds (this must be requested at time of booking) fitted wardrobe with open shelving as seen in the property photos and French doors that open out into the communal gardens/courtyard.

There is a wall extractor fan in the front bedroom to use as required because the local air absorbs higher moisture directly from the sea, The en suite bathroom comprises of a bath, shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c.

The second bedroom at the rear also has a King-size bed, fitted wardrobes and an en suite with shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c.

(This bathroom also has a door out in to the corridor between the bedrooms).

There are views across the estuary towards East Portlemouth and Sunny Cove from the rear bedroom. Outside are two small terrace areas, one at first floor level and the other at ground level, plus parking for one car.

This apartment is in an ideal location for enjoying the beach at South Sands just a 5 minute walk.

Or to catch the passenger ferry across to the harbour town of Salcombe.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

SALCOMBE

Kingsbridge 7 miles; Dartmouth 21 miles; Plymouth 24 miles; Paignton 26 miles.

Salcombe is a popular destination for walkers and families looking for a holiday by the sea and was once a major port. There are two pretty beaches within a short distance, North Sands and South Sands and further on 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, kayaking or a more leisurely boat trip? Whilst staying in Salcombe you must 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, including the South West Coast path.

The front bedroom has a King-size bed that can be split into two 2'6" single beds. This must be requested at time of booking.

Please note that the main allocated car park has a 1.9m height restriction.

For guests wishing to use EV charging please contact the office to confirm how to register for this, the EV charging ports are shared with other apartments at Bolt Head.

No pets allowed.

“Please be aware, due to the nature of the town, several of our properties are situated up hills. Please contact our reservations team if you would like more information about the location of this property.”

Strictly No Smoking

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Reviews & Ratings

“Fabulous location and easy to find (although we missed the property description bit which confirmed the parking access was 1.”

“It would have been nice to have a welcome pack on arrival such as milk, yes and coffee.”

“Won’t hire this property again.”

“Great place with easy access to the surrounding area.”

“Great apartment great location great price.”

“Lovely property in being location.”

“The apartment is very close to South Sands, where there is a watersports hire shop.”

“Nice to stay here again now that the beds have been renewed.”

“The property was lovely, had everything that was needed.”

“Picking up the keys was a problem as the information given by Sykes was incorrect.”

“No. I think it was great and all very efficient.”

“Sykes have totally ignored my complaints re the problems at 19 Bolt Head they ...”

“We had a lovely stay at 19 Bolt Head which had everything needed and more for a really comfortable and enjoyable stay.”

“Clean modern spacious accomodation and very well equiped.”

“The property is in a good location with a parking space.”

“Comfortable accommodation, great location for the beach and access via the ferry to Salcombe.”

“Unfortunately, we found the accommodation rather disappointing for the rental cost.”

“This property has been renovated very cheaply.”

“Can i please extend my thanks for such a lovely place to spend a week with the family!”

“We were very pleased with the contact we had with your offices both when we booked and when we were on our holiday.”

“At £100 a night in March, more during school holidays, this expensive modern apartment should have 100% cotton bed linen like the South Sands Hotel.”

“This is a clean, well-presented, fairly modern apartment, conveniently located very close to South Sands beach and the National Trust property, Overbeck's.”

“The standard and location of this property was perfect for us.”

“Excellent location appropriately furnished, however I consider it generally over priced.”

“Excellent”

“Excellent location, parking and facilities.”

“Apartment light, spacious, extremely clean, as expected.”

“Good”

“Impressed that apartment seemed to have been newly decorated throughout.”

“Beautiful flat, well equipped, great location.”

“The apartment is very comfortable for our needs.”

“Location excellent.”

“Not visiting until Sept”

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The property

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About the location

SALCOMBE