2 Armada House

4.5★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

40 Customer Review(s)

Laura
September 2024

“A lovely apartment with everything you could need for a short stay even included hand soap, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets - very impressed.”

- Laura, September 2024
James August 2024

“We visit Hope Cove almost every year and had previously stayed in this property back in 2012 and had a very pleasant stay.”

I booked this property forgetting that since our last stay "The Cove" had opened next door. This is an extremely busy bar/restaurant/sports bar/live music venue that plays very loud music from about 1100am to when the kitchen finally closes for the night at about 2330hrs. Unfortunately this apartment is situated quite literally 4ft away from The Cove and the windows of both bedrooms look almost directly into the very busy and very loud kitchen of this restaurant, so not only is it consistently extremely noisy you also can't open the windows of either bedroom unless you want the bedrooms and your clothes to smell like week old fried grease. In addition to this The Cove stack all their used beer kegs on the wall of the building the apartment is housed in so the clanging of metal on metal is pretty frequent too. That's not it though, this apartment is situated on the first floor, there is a large apartment under it and on top of it and unfortunately the dividing floors/ceiling appear to be made out of tracing paper so the noise from the apartment above is absolutely constant should anyone be renting it (think elephants walk around and toilets flushing at 3am). Essentially, if you are a rowdy group of lads who are coming to Hope Cove to party, drink and surf then this apartment is perfect. It's central, pretty clean, fairly well equipped and roomy. If you are a couple or a family (particularly with young kids) that actual want a restful holiday experience were you are able to sleep before 2300hrs at night and beyond 0700hrs in the morning then you need to avoid this apartment. Seriously, I'm not joking. It seems odd to me that there arent more reviews like this of this apartment as the visitors book is absolutely full of comments to the same tune as this. I can only assume that they are deleted to tey and mislead potential customers. It's a shame because prior to the opening of the bar next door several years ago this apartment was pretty quiet and relaxing.

- James, August 2024
Joanne August 2024

“Lovely property with good facilities, the only drawback is the noise from the people upstairs.”

They seem to spend all evening running around on the wooden floors, you are warned of this is the details, but i wasn't expecting it to be quite so loud. We reported a problem with the shower and the maintenance team were out to fix it in a couple of hours, very good service.

- Joanne, August 2024
Rachel July 2024

“Gorgeous little apartment perfectly located on Hope Cove Beach, highly recommend!”

Really spacious, clean and has all the facilities you need with a lovely side view of the cove from living room window. Parking is just 2mins away

- Rachel, July 2024
Kevin July 2024

“Parking was the biggest issue as we had to pay £10 per day per car.”

This should be indicated on the property details. Also getting the car to the property drop off point wasn’t easy either as we were unable to access the roadway via the hotel at the top of the road. The kitchen just lacked a couple of things, tongs for picking up cooked meats and I could only find one frying pan. Last issue was finding the rubbish bin outside as the information provided in the book didn’t seem to match reality and so we had to leave our rubbish bagged up by the property door. Overall we enjoyed our stay there and if some arrangements could be made for cheaper/free parking we would definitely go back.

- Kevin, July 2024
Rachel June 2024

“We loved the apartment and it was very clean, comfortable and well equipped.”

We took our own towels / oven gloves / tea towels as instructed but they were supplied (which was great) but inaccurate communication, which could easily be rectified. There is noise from The Cove kitchen in the main bedroom but it didn't impact on us. It would have been a bonus if a recycling bin/box could be provided as we saw other properties had them. Also on our last day the wheelie bin had disappeared so we had to leave our rubbish just in the black bag. It was there on Tuesday when the bins were collected?!!! We had a great holiday and would recommend the property. Thank-you.

- Rachel, June 2024
Oliver May 2024

“Fantastic spot right in heart of Hope Cove.”

Well stocked kitchen and the place was clean throughout. Very spacious apartment and we will certainly be looking to stay again in the future.

- Oliver, May 2024
Lynne May 2024

“We stayed in apartment 2 .”

The apartment itself is very lovely although it can be quite noisy. The bedroom backs onto the kitchen of the neighbouring pub so we had a lot of kitchen noise and music until 9 ish in the evening and from around 7 in the morning. That said we did ask them to turn the music down and they did, but when you’ve been travelling for seven hours we’d have liked a lie in .. There isn’t an outdoor area for the dog but the beach is only a Minute away so not a problem. The apartment is equipped with kettle, toaster, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, oven etc… all very good

- Lynne, May 2024
Kim March 2024

“We have been visitng Hope Cove for 10 years and have stayed in 2 Armada House many times.”

The cleanliness of the apartment was shocking this time round. It's the first time when we have arrived and the beds had not been made and the so called clean bedding had blood over the sheet and marks on the pillow protectors and quilt. In the main bathroom there were dead flies on the floor, massive cobweb in the corner and the bath had hair and bugs and a shaver cover near the plug hole. The kitchen was generally grubby and had to be cleaned before use and the dishwasher was not emptied. As for the local pubs/restaurants they have become so expensive trying to charge London prices when its not. Very disappointed overall with our holiday this time round and are very reluctant to return to Hope Cove.

- Kim, March 2024
Stephen October 2023

“A fabulous positioned, roomy, tidy flat.”

Easy take four persons in comfort. Good views.

- Stephen, October 2023
Elizabeth August 2023

“The flat was clean and comfortable.”

It was very close to the beach and restaurants/ pub. We went over the Hope Cove weekend - so it was a busy time, but very friendly and welcoming. Would recommend.

- Elizabeth, August 2023
Kevin August 2023

“Could do with larger fridge and more cutlery but everything else just fine”

- Kevin, August 2023
Lorena August 2023

“Beautiful apartment.”

Very spacious and clean. Would definitely rent here again.

- Lorena, August 2023
Victoria June 2023

“Lovely well appointed cottage in hope Cove, beautiful views across hope cove and just metres from the harbour beach (dog friendly).”

The apartment is well maintained, clean, comfy bed , towels provided. Sadly no place to sit out or outside space, my own fault for not checking. We read a few reviews regarding noise, however we didn't experience this, it was extremely quiet at night.

- Victoria, June 2023
Trudi May 2023

“We love Hope Cove and this is the best property we have stayed in, it worked perfectly for our family of four with a dog.”

- Trudi, May 2023
Alex March 2023

“Great stay at armada house, great location 20m from the beach!”

Had all the utensils and flat was really spacious. Could have been cleaner though as we found a lot of dust around and all the towels stunk of smoke although flat didn’t smell of it. Think the check in and out times need to be reviewed if they don’t use those 5 hours for cleaning!

- Alex, March 2023
Scott August 2022

“This is our 2nd stay at 2 Armada and better than I remembered it.”

Our last stay was the summer before Covid when we had hoped it would be an annual destination. Thrilled to have returned!! The property was in excellent condition, glad to see a new television as well for late night entertainment. The location is perfect and enjoyed the beaches in Hope Cove as well as walking over to South Milton Sands. Particularly enjoyed our morning walks to Bolberry Down and Soar Mill Cove. The property is in an excellent location to get outside and explore the South West Coastal Path, local beaches or quick drives to Salcombe, Dartmouth, and other nearby towns. As for the property, the beds were comfortable, bathrooms clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. Looking forward to returning in 2023!!

- Scott, August 2022
Leon August 2022

“The place was just as described, really comfortable, clean and a brilliant location for us to make the best of beautiful Hope Cove.”

- Leon, August 2022
Maurice May 2022

“Great property in a great location.”

Very spacious and comfortable.All mod cons dishwasher,washing machine and perfect wifi.loved it.hope cove amazing.

- Maurice, May 2022
Laura April 2022

“This is the 3rd holiday property we've stayed in at Hope Cove and we loved it.”

The previous 2 were also good. 2 Armada House was spacious, warm and clean with excellent facilities. It was great to have a dishwasher. The location is fabulous being right by the local shop and the restaurants (although the restaurants themselves aren't particularly great - and very expensive - which is a shame). There is no parking but we found a great free spot up above The Cottage hotel which is out of the way yet easily accessible. Some reviews have mentioned noise from the property above. Whilst we did hear a bit it did not bother us. I imagine if guests up there are running around a lot it could be a problem but that was not the case for us. Totally recommend this property and would happily stay there again.

- Laura, April 2022
Hannah March 2022

“We did have a lovely stay and the accommodation was comfortable, however, a bit more attention to quality and cleanliness would have gone a long way.”

Although the flat was initially presentable, it was not as clean as we would have liked. For example, the skirtings were very dusty when we had to move the bed, some of the pans, cutlery and glasses were dirty and although we understand that the outside windows were covered in sand due to a recent storm, the inside of the windows were also grubby. The décor was good throughout, but starting to show its age and some of the doors would strike the floor. The bathroom door in particular needed a bit of a shove to open past 1/3 of its travel. The microwave had been used so often that all of the icons and text had rubbed off the fascia, leaving a collection of random buttons with no idea of which ones to press. All the previous accommodation we have booked through Sykes has provided a lovely little welcome basket, so we were also disappointed that there was no welcome pack here. No milk, tea or coffee. This wouldn't have been a problem if there had been an open shop in Hope Cove (the post office is given to random opening times and only in the morning). This should have been made clear in the information about the accommodation so that we could have prepared more, instead of having to drive 15 minutes out of town again to the nearest shop! We were unaware of the complete lack of phone reception in the area and would have appreciated this fact being made clear in the welcome notes as we were unable to access the directions until we used a pub’s wifi. At one point we needed to contact Sykes, asking them to please e-mail a response because there was no phone reception. So we were somewhat frustrated that they repeatedly tried to call us back, which we only received once we’d departed! We would have appreciated the instructions for getting to and into the house being a bit clearer, for example that you drive down past the hotel car parks and keep going and that the front of the house is actually at the back. Although this was hinted at it took some hunting to find the entrance. It was also a little disappointing that the photo of the sea view in the advert came from a tiny side window and the main windows had no such view. The key safe is a little affected by the salt and sand I think as sometimes it was quite tricky to open.

- Hannah, March 2022
Katie February 2022

“This is our second time here and didn't disappoint.”

It's become a very special place for us and I'm sure we will be back! Such a lovely apartment. Perfect location for the beach, pubs, exploring and had everything we needed.

- Katie, February 2022
Sarah November 2021

“A really spacious and beautiful flat right opposite the beach.”

All the kitchenware and amenities you need for a break. Wifi was great, streaming on laptop was easy. Loved staying there and would definitely go back and recommend to friends.

- Sarah, November 2021
Mark October 2021

“Used Coast and country for 14 years and never been asked to bring own towels!”

Had to go and buy some upon discovering this - reminders about everything except towels?! Apartment was good value for money but the soundproofing is poor and we were woken @ 5.30am each day by the flat above… not very relaxing! The mattresses are much too soft…

- Mark, October 2021
Melinda September 2021

“Only downside was the difficulty in getting to the car drop off area as access was tricky.”

I think there should be more emphasis on this for elderly/nervous drivers.

- Melinda, September 2021
Sara August 2021

“The apartment is very spacious and well equipped but the noise from other apartments is so loud, you can hear every step above so a noisy family in there can be quite difficult at night.”

Also the Wi-fi does not work in any room expect the hall. All that is needed is a couple of plug in boosters which don’t cost much. The DVD player does not work. There was dust on some surfaces and the en suite bathroom smells so needs an air freshener or diffuser in there. It was a lot of money so I would have expected it to be very clean and everything working. The area is great however and there are lovely restaurants locally. We would return to the area but not this property.

- Sara, August 2021

Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay and we’re glad you found the property well equipped and spacious. The owners have been in contact with their internet provider and have upgraded their package and installed boosters to improve the wireless signal within the property. We’re surprised that the DVD player wasn’t working as this was purchased recently, but a replacement has been purchased. We can only apologise if you experienced a smell in the ensuite bathroom, this isn’t something that has been mentioned before but we do believe that there was a sewerage issue in Hope Cove over your dates which may have been the cause of this. Many thanks again, and we hope we can welcome you back to the area soon. Property Owner
Diane April 2021

“Excellent location and well equipped apartment.”

Just a slight concern that the floors were slightly dirty (noticed on wearing white socks). It was clear the wooden floors had not been mopped recently. This didn't detract as everywhere else was very clean and we had a great stay in a fantastic location. Thanks for arranging the fantastic April weather !!

- Diane, April 2021
Debra October 2020

“It was a great holiday the accommodation was spacious and homely and so near to the beach The only downside was the noise from upstairs which we expected from other reviews thinking it would not be too bad but its extremely noisy like people are coming through the ceiling so not much sleep.”

Which was a shame. Also found the kitchen was well equipped but hard to prepare food as knives etc need replacing for sharper ones . Otherwise thankyou for a lovely stay Debra

- Debra, October 2020
Pauline September 2020

“We had a great stay so close to all amenities with amazing coastal walks & views.”

The accommodation was spot on plenty of room. Beds where a bit soft but that didn’t dampen our holiday, we would definitely go back again. Wi-fi kept cutting in & out to be honest that wasn’t a problem for us as when we go away we want to get away from everything but I can understand if you are on your phone a lot this would be a problem. Perfect peaceful holiday. I don’t think it would be as peaceful in the height of season. Great place would definitely recommend.

- Pauline, September 2020
Jane August 2020

“We really liked the position of our flat, so near the beach and able to go out and see the sea immediately.”

Good to be have walks on your doorstep with fab views. If you park at the top of the hill you can park for free with a road right down to your appartment, very quick though road down is very steep. Quite hard to drop off luggage, but can be done with a bit of help! Lounge and kitchen were so roomy and filled with light. I slept in the lounge as double bedroom, although nice, was quite dark and lot of noise from cafe next door, didn't affect my husband, but I am a light sleeper.

- Jane, August 2020
Julian January 2020

“Met expectations in so many ways and a beautiful property in a lovely little village.”

However a few issues. In no particular order: 1. No spare key made security a challenge when separated. No phone signal made this harder (not that we expected good coverage in Hope Cove). 2. Wifi was next to non existent. No coverage in bedrooms or living spaces. Even standing right next to the router there was very limited coverage for browsing/messaging. Certainly not capable of any streaming. Interestingly other members of our family rented 'the moorings' and the wifi coverage at theirs was as good as we experience at home. 3. The cable for the DVD player (scart) did not fit the smart tv. As per issue 2 we were unable to watch any catch up etc. The purpose of our visit was other than to sit around watching films however, that would have been an option we would have liked in the evening.

- Julian, January 2020

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback - There is a key safe at the Armada Apartments so you are able to leave the key securely at all times at the property. We have tested the broadband signal and have not found an issue using the internet on different devices in different rooms. Thank you for letting us know about the scart lead, a new DVD player has now been installed. If you had made us aware during your stay we could have attended to look at the wi-fi and DVD issues whilst you were here. We are sorry for any inconvenience that was caused. Despite these issues, we hope to welcome you back to the area again soon. Property Owner
Steven September 2019

“The only problem was the people above us.”

They sounded like they were marching up and down in boots, mainly later at night on a fairly regular basis and for a long time. Not good when trying to sleep. Also a fair amount of hammering went on one day. Hope cove is beautiful . Worth a visit.

- Steven, September 2019
Kim September 2019

“Perfect apartment perfect location but very inconsiderate upstairs neighbours ...”

Perfect apartment perfect location but very inconsiderate upstairs neighbours thumping about constantly and music blaring out till 3am not quite a relaxing holiday as we had hoped for

- Kim, September 2019
Scott July 2019

“Highly recommend 2 Armada House in Hope Cove.”

The location is perfect with beaches and South West Coastal Path just outside your door. The property is in excellent condition, clean and well equipped. Originally planned on staying in Salcombe but so glad we found this location and looking forward to returning next year. Nearby and within a 2 to 3 minute walk are multiple restaurants. Also, going in both directions on the Southwest Coastal Path are amazing walks. One direction leads to South Milton Sands beach(1 mile walk) and the other just stunning views of Hope Cove and beyond. Salcombe is a 15 minute drive, Also within 15 minutes is a Tesco and Morrison's.

- Scott, July 2019

We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay in Hope Cove. We think that the Armada Cottages are a great place to base yourself, meaning that you can explore all that the area has to offer. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
Tim June 2019

“Great apartment.”

The only limitation is that one bedroom is adjacent to The Cove kitchen and the extractor fan from their kitchen. Thus it was noisy and smelled of fried food most of the time. Otherwise the apartment was excellent. The refuse collection failed, however the Salcombe office resolved this issue efficiently and effectively.

- Tim, June 2019
Julia April 2019

“The apartment was very well equipped, clean and extremely well situated, I would definitely return to this beautiful place.”

- Julia, April 2019
Oct 2018

“Beautiful well equipped appt, very stylish decor, very convenient location for exploring south devon”

- , Oct 2018
Oct 2018

“Lovely property,we were lucky and did'nt have anyone above us,which could cause a problem.”

Pub next door which is fine,however we visited in September,I'm not sure what it would be like in the middle of the summer.No parking with property which we were aware of,a parking permit would be good.We did try to contact the number in the car park but couldn't get a response.Hope cove is a beautiful part of Devon.Will definitely return.

- , Oct 2018
Mr P O'Grady Aug 2017

“Great location and lovely furnished apartment!”

- Mr P O'Grady, Aug 2017

It is fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your stay at 2 Armada House in Hope Cove- it really is a lovely property. We hope you choose to stay with us again soon. Property Owner
Mr P Orton Apr 2017

“2 Armada is in an excellent location and is very comfortable property for a ...”

2 Armada is in an excellent location and is very comfortable property for a family of 4, However, it is very noisy if the property above (5 Armada is occupied)

- Mr P Orton, Apr 2017

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Summary

First floor apartment
Two bedrooms: 1x Double with en suite shower room, 1x Twin
Family bathroom
Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge.
Gas central heating and hot water
Ceramic hob, electric double oven, fridge (with small freezer compartment), washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. TV, and mini CD hi-fi
Wifi available
One well behaved dog permitted
Parking is available in the nearby village car park at an additional cost (approximately 50 yards away)
All bed linen provided
Guests need to bring their own towels
Strictly No Smoking.

The property

A first floor, single storey apartment set in a waterside position and with a glimpse of the slipway, beach, sea and across to Bolt Tail.

The apartment is very well presented throughout. A small window looking out from the sitting room provides a glimpse of the slipway, beach, sea and across to Bolt Tail.

Good-sized entrance lobby with room for coats, shoes, beach equipment etc.

A cleverly designed 'Z' shaped room entered via a wide, arched doorway with stylish wooden doors.

Fully fitted modern kitchen with ceramic hob, electric double oven, fridge (with small freezer compartment), washing machine, dishwasher and microwave.

The dining area comprises of an ash table with two long benches, comfortably seating 4, whilst the sitting room is furnished with two sofas, TV, DVD player and mini CD hi-fi.

Master bedroom with double bed, built-in wardrobes and en suite shower room, with electric shower, wash-hand basin, w.c and heated towel rail.

Twin room with 3' single beds and wardrobe.

All duvets, pillows and bed linen provided - tenants require towels and tea-towels.

Fully tiled with bath (hand-held shower attachment), electric shower (over), wash-hand basin, and w.c.

Unloading only is permitted in a bay to the rear of the property.

Parking is available in the nearby village car park at an additional cost (approximately 50 yards away). Please be aware that whilst the apartment is on one level, there are steps down to the property from the lane behind. The apartment is situated just yards from the beach, and adjacent to the award winning craft beer bar, The Cove.

You will find some spectacular cliff walks along the famous South West Coast Path for you, your partner and your dog to enjoy.

Alternatively, take the short drive to the picturesque town of Kingsbridge to visit one of it’s many historic buildings, or venture to the popular resort town of Salcombe and explore further hidden gems along the west side of the estuary.

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

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About the location

HOPE COVE

Salcombe 4.6 miles; Kingsbridge 5.1 miles

The picturesque and unspoiled village of Hope Cove lies in the sheltered curve of Bigbury Bay on Devon’s south coast. A choice destination for families, the two beaches offering soft sand and rock pools for sandcastle building and fishing for small crabs. The town remains a fishing village where crabs and lobsters are still landed, however it was once used by smugglers. Many ships have perished around the coast and the wrecks that lie beneath the waves make it a popular spot for divers. Above the beach there are a number of pubs and restaurants. The coastal footpath can be joined from here and leads towards Bigbury-on-sea in one direction and the coastal resort of Salcombe in the other.

PARKING Unloading only is permitted in a bay to the rear of the property. Parking is available in the nearby village car park at an additional cost (approximately 50 yards away).

One well behaved dog permitted

All bed linen is supplied. You will need to bring your own towels, tea towels and oven gloves

Please be aware that whilst the apartment is on one level, there are steps down to the property from the lane behind.

Please note that the apartment above 2 Armada has wooden floorboards and can sometimes be heard from this property.

Strictly No Smoking

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Reviews & Ratings

“A lovely apartment with everything you could need for a short stay even included hand soap, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets - very impressed.”

“We visit Hope Cove almost every year and had previously stayed in this property back in 2012 and had a very pleasant stay.”

“Lovely property with good facilities, the only drawback is the noise from the people upstairs.”

“Gorgeous little apartment perfectly located on Hope Cove Beach, highly recommend!”

“Parking was the biggest issue as we had to pay £10 per day per car.”

“We loved the apartment and it was very clean, comfortable and well equipped.”

“Fantastic spot right in heart of Hope Cove.”

“We stayed in apartment 2 .”

“We have been visitng Hope Cove for 10 years and have stayed in 2 Armada House many times.”

“A fabulous positioned, roomy, tidy flat.”

“The flat was clean and comfortable.”

“Could do with larger fridge and more cutlery but everything else just fine”

“Beautiful apartment.”

“Lovely well appointed cottage in hope Cove, beautiful views across hope cove and just metres from the harbour beach (dog friendly).”

“We love Hope Cove and this is the best property we have stayed in, it worked perfectly for our family of four with a dog.”

“Great stay at armada house, great location 20m from the beach!”

“This is our 2nd stay at 2 Armada and better than I remembered it.”

“The place was just as described, really comfortable, clean and a brilliant location for us to make the best of beautiful Hope Cove.”

“Great property in a great location.”

“This is the 3rd holiday property we've stayed in at Hope Cove and we loved it.”

“We did have a lovely stay and the accommodation was comfortable, however, a bit more attention to quality and cleanliness would have gone a long way.”

“This is our second time here and didn't disappoint.”

“A really spacious and beautiful flat right opposite the beach.”

“Used Coast and country for 14 years and never been asked to bring own towels!”

“Only downside was the difficulty in getting to the car drop off area as access was tricky.”

“The apartment is very spacious and well equipped but the noise from other apartments is so loud, you can hear every step above so a noisy family in there can be quite difficult at night.”

“Excellent location and well equipped apartment.”

“It was a great holiday the accommodation was spacious and homely and so near to the beach The only downside was the noise from upstairs which we expected from other reviews thinking it would not be too bad but its extremely noisy like people are coming through the ceiling so not much sleep.”

“We had a great stay so close to all amenities with amazing coastal walks & views.”

“We really liked the position of our flat, so near the beach and able to go out and see the sea immediately.”

“Met expectations in so many ways and a beautiful property in a lovely little village.”

“The only problem was the people above us.”

“Perfect apartment perfect location but very inconsiderate upstairs neighbours ...”

“Highly recommend 2 Armada House in Hope Cove.”

“Great apartment.”

“The apartment was very well equipped, clean and extremely well situated, I would definitely return to this beautiful place.”

“Beautiful well equipped appt, very stylish decor, very convenient location for exploring south devon”

“Lovely property,we were lucky and did'nt have anyone above us,which could cause a problem.”

“Great location and lovely furnished apartment!”

“2 Armada is in an excellent location and is very comfortable property for a ...”

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HOPE COVE