Lower Fernlea

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Electric car charging
Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
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

42 Customer Review(s)

Thomas
July 2024

“The property was not fully refurbished to a high standard in recent years (as quoted in description), sadly the property was unloved and due some maintenance.”

The location and parking are the properties winning factor, however the overall cleanliness is much to be desired. The quality of the bedsheets, and towels, not to mention the uncomfortable bed are not fitting of the price tag. There also needs to be more transparency about the building work next door, and a 10% reduction does not cut it.

The location and parking are the properties winning factor, however the overall cleanliness is much to be desired. The quality of the bedsheets, and towels, not to mention the uncomfortable bed are not fitting of the price tag. There also needs to be more transparency about the building work next door, and a 10% reduction does not cut it.

- Thomas, July 2024

Thank you for your review which we appreciate you having the time to complete. Coast and Country manage the property on our behalf so we will be taking up your negative comments with them. We have no control over the neighbours building works and are very disappointed that they chose the height of the summer season to do this but understand that the works are nearing completion now. Property Owner
Nick June 2024

“The fact that there was noisy building work going on next door was not sufficiently flagged.”

As regular Salcombe visitors we don’t read the fine print relating to location at the end of which there is indeed reference made to refurbishment work going on next door. Although it doesn’t refer to the scale and noise associated with the work. I understand from the local agents that there would have been a specific additional red warning at the time of payment had we not done a last minute booking, which would have alerted us to this fact. Whilst an offer of a 10% reduction was made and accepted this is really not sufficient to compensate for the disruption, and we remain very unhappy with the transparency of booking process.

- Nick, June 2024
Andrew May 2024

“Great property and available facilities.”

Before booking the property I needed to know that the adjoining house was going to have workman making noise during the day, the whole time I was there.

- Andrew, May 2024

We are sorry to hear that the neighbours workmen disturbed your holiday. This is something that is beyond our control and we have since contacted the neighbours who were able to visit the property and ask their builders to be more considerate. Property Owner
David September 2023

“An ideal location close to the town, it has everything you need.”

Steps up to apartment are a bit steep but a great apartment.

- David, September 2023
Lynne September 2023

“Lovely stay at Lower Fernlea, very close to everything we needed in beautiful ...”

Lovely stay at Lower Fernlea, very close to everything we needed in beautiful Salcombe, very clean and well equipped accommodation, just a little mention, really do need bed linen that actually fits the double bed, and a more comfortable duvet would be perfect

- Lynne, September 2023
Deborah September 2023

“Lovely property, equipped with everything needed.”

Excellent location with the bonus of car parking.

- Deborah, September 2023

Thank you for your kind review and so glad to see you had a lovely holiday Property Owner
Roger June 2023

“Excellent location with parking near to town centre.”

Steep hill and steps to negotiate back to property.

- Roger, June 2023
Babs June 2023

“Lovely apartment, well positioned with parking in a great location.”

Very fair price Clean and we’ll provisioned. Will definitely use again Ian/Babs H

- Babs, June 2023

Thank you for your positive feedback and we look forward to welcoming you again at Lower Fernlea Property Owner
Catherine May 2023

“The location is great and having off street parking is a bonus.”

Unfortunately the people using the flat above Lower Fernlea were very noisy and could be heard very clearly through the ceiling and the walls upstairs.

- Catherine, May 2023
Beverley May 2023

“We had a lovely week in Lower Fernlea, despite the weather not being as kind as normal.”

We found the accommodation to be clean and well maintained and was in a perfect position for all the amenities that Salcombe has to offer. The sun terrace was great for breakfast and the parking below was definitely a bonus. We will come back next year and have already recommended Lower Fernlea to our friends.

- Beverley, May 2023
Martin April 2023

“We enjoyed a lovely week long stay at Lower Fernlea.”

It was a great base to explore Salcombe and the wider area. The property was as advertised and was in a good clean condition when we arrived. We took one large vehicle and it easily parked in the space available. I would think two medium size cars (e.g. Ford Focus) would be a squeeze. The availability of the EV charger will likely be very beneficial to anyone with and EV travelling a long distance or planning to explore a lot. Whilst the upstairs bedrooms are only 2’6” they were manageable for an adult during our stay, although anyone of greater than average height would really struggle for headroom when using the shower in the adjacent bathroom. In comparison the ground floor en-suite was much more suited to somebody taller. We reported a couple of issues at the end of our stay. The broadband went faulty on the final day but there were good mobile signals on the EE and O2 networks in the area so we managed. The timer on the boiler kept stopping, which meant sometimes the boiler may not have come on before we got home or not gone off. In the end we just resorted to manual activation. We wanted the owner to be aware so that this wasn’t wasting energy and their money. Overall, this was a good property, well suited to our stay and we would consider it again in the future.

- Martin, April 2023
Lydia February 2023

“No complaints and service amazing”

- Lydia, February 2023
Chloe September 2022

“Lovely property and very well equipped.”

It’s the perfect location for a trip to Salcombe. We absolutely loved our stay and would love to come back. Thank you for allowing us to bring my dog too, it was his first time going to the seaside and he loved it. He also loved watching people from the outside area walking past the property.

- Chloe, September 2022

Thank you Chloe for your feedback and so happy to see you and family enjoyed your stay at Lower Fernlea Property Owner
Catherine May 2022

“We enjoyed our stay in Salcombe.”

Lower Ferlea is ideally placed to walk into town where there are plenty of pubs restaurants and lovely shops plus the Quay and the most stunning views you could ever wish for. The apartment was a nice size. 2 bathrooms and parking was a real asset. The 2nd bedroom is fairly small and has no wardrobe which is fine for a short stay but it was a bit tight for 2 adults. Also had small problem with ants in the property. There was ant killer provided so I guess this must be an ongoing problem. We rectified the problem with water but may need some further investigation. The apartment is equipped with many extras in the kitchen to make it feel homely and comfortable. We had some noise (scrapping of chairs) from the apartment above but as we were out and about a lot this was not a problem for us but useful to know. The apartment has a lovely large balcony which was a real sun trap. The umbrella was a real bonus and provided the shade we needed. We had a lovely stay and would recommend to others.

- Catherine, May 2022
Sarah April 2022

“We have stayed in many properties in Salcombe and this is one of the better ones.”

The location is brilliant and the terrace is great. The property is a good size for a family of four with young children (ours are 13 and 10) and was clean, tidy, comfortable and well maintained. The only downside was that the people staying upstairs (in another property) were very noisy in the early mornings.

- Sarah, April 2022

Dear Sally, thank you for your review and we are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Sally May 2021

“Great location and lovely property”

- Sally, May 2021
Steven December 2020

“The apartment is in a great location, well equipped and maintained.”

Clean when we arrived and easy to keep clean. One of the better apartments, we have stayed in.

- Steven, December 2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We were really pleased to read that you found the apartment comfortable for your stay. We have passed on your cleanliness praises to the housekeeping team and would like to thank you for this. Coast and Country Cottages on behalf of, Property Owner
Ian November 2019

“We were very pleased with everything and found the accommodation very comfortable.”

We shall definitely go back.

- Ian, November 2019

Many thanks for leaving us your comments. We were pleased to read that you found the property comfortable for your stay and very much look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
Noreen October 2019

“Great cottage in a fantastic location, so easy to walk into Salcombe.”

Very comfy mattress, slept really well! Really thoughtfully equipped. Super clean. We had a lovely stay and feel this cottage is quite the find!

- Noreen, October 2019

Thank you for leaving us your feedback. We were delighted to read that the cottage was presented to a high standard prior to your arrival and that it provided you with all the facilities you required. We have passed on your cleanliness praises to our housekeeping team who were really pleased to learn that this was satisfactory for your visit. We very much look forward to welcoming you back soon. Coast and Country Cottages on behalf of, Property Owner
Dave September 2019

“Really nice place with everything that we could have wanted.”

Great to have the patio and chairs out front with the sun on it until mid afternoon and also to have onsite parking. Short but steepish walk into Salcombe centre and handy to have the park virtually opposite for walking the dog early and late in the day. Only slight downside on the property was the bed was a little too firm for our liking. I would also make a point about having to pick the keys up from the Agent's office on arrival rather than have a secure key case outside the property to access. Despite having set off early (we had a 300 mile drive) traffic delays on the way put us under pressure to get to the office by the final pick up time of 16.00 and when we tried to phone ahead to advise that, firstly we couldn't get a signal and when we did, we were put through to the head office. They were able to advise of the backup arrangements, which shortly afterwards were messaged to me by the local office but perhaps the back up arrangements could have been advised in the directions and pick up instructions sent out beforehand?

- Dave, September 2019

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We were pleased to read that you had an enjoyable stay. We were only sorry that you had some difficulty with the key arrangements at the beginning of your stay, we have passed on your suggestion for a keysafe to the owner and can only apologise for the inconvenience caused. We hope this did not detract too largely from what is a beautiful week in Salcombe and very much look forward to welcoming you back soon. Coast and Country Cottages on behalf of, Property Owner
Nicholas June 2019

“Great apartment in a good spot!”

We will be back next summer

- Nicholas, June 2019

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed the apartment, and agree it is in the perfect location to explore all that Salcombe has to offer. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Property Owner
Susan June 2019

“This is our second visit as met our requirements and such a good location.”

Shower trim on shower door upstairs could do with a clean. Lovely time despite the weather. Best wishes

- Susan, June 2019
Pauline March 2019

“I suspect someone came in and fixed a lighting issue on Saturday morning whilst we were out - which we were grateful for as the sitting area light were either out or flickering on Friday night when we arrived.”

Might have been nice to have been informed that someone was going into the property though! A rug in the sitting area would have been appreciated - cold floor! Otherwise - lovely cottage - great location and parking. Managed to use the patio furniture too!

- Pauline, March 2019
Nick December 2018

“Great service from C&C over the Christmas Holiday - nice house and 'as ...”

Great service from C&C over the Christmas Holiday - nice house and 'as advertised' in the centre of town but still private - very pleased and would recommend - thank you

- Nick, December 2018
Kathy October 2018

“No perfect for a week away and ideally situated just 2 mins walk into the centre-real benefit especially in the summer is the parking.”

- Kathy, October 2018
Mr Stuart Atkinson Jul 2018

“Great location, as only a few minutes walk to the main street and estuary.”

Balcony out front was very spacious and a sun trap for most of the day, having parking spaces was great (officially 2 but we only had 1 car, would have been a squeeze to get 2 in). The house itself was well laid out, and had all amenities for a week's holiday. Spotlessly clean. Double bedded room had a relatively small bed in it, and the mattress was a bit too soft for our liking, which was our only negative

- Mr Stuart Atkinson, Jul 2018

Lower Fernlea is a delightful property within the heart of Salcombe so we’re pleased to hear you enjoyed it. Once again, thank you for your feedback and we hope you book again with us soon. Property Owner
Nov 2017

“Good property.”

Excellent location. Well equipped. Some issue with noise from flat above causing problems for sleeping of very young child in our party.

- , Nov 2017

Thank you for your review of Lower Fernlea in Salcombe. We were grateful to you for your feedback in respect of this property and pleased that you loved the excellent location. We were sorry to hear, however, that there was an issue with noise from the flat above during your stay and will be passing on your comments to the owners. We do hope that you will choose to return to Salcombe in the future.
Property Owner
Jun 2017

“Great property & location in Salcombe, opposite the park & close to Main Street.”

Modern, spacious & clean decor. Worked very well for our family & dog. Great outdoor space & parking space a bonus. Only slight downside was noise from surrounding property above. However, will look to book again next year. Great service from property company.

- , Jun 2017

Many thanks for your taking the time to leave your review of Lower Fernlea in Salcombe. We were so pleased to hear that this pet friendly property, together with its outdoor space and parking space, suited your family well. Your feedback in respect of the noise from the property above has been noted. We were delighted to hear that you would be keen to re-book Lower Fernlea again for next year, so hope to see you in 2018! Property Owner
Mr Patrick Faleur May 2017

“As previously stated.”

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- Mr Patrick Faleur, May 2017

Thank you for taking the time to leave your five star review of Lower Fernlea in Salcombe. We were delighted to hear that you had a great time on your holiday and that you found the team to be friendly and helpful. We do hope to see you again soon!
Property Owner
Jun 2016

“Spacious & nicely decorated.”

A great property for a family break with a dog. Great location & area.

- , Jun 2016

Thank you for your kind review of Lower Fernlea in Salcombe. We were so pleased to hear that you enjoyed a great family break in this lovely property. Looking forward to welcoming you back to the Salcombe area very soon.
Property Owner
May 2016

“Good location.”

Nice apartment. Sleeps 4 but not equipped properly for 4. Needs a few diy jobs but nothing that would spoil your stay. Lovely sun terrace.

- , May 2016
Jan 2016

“Lovely apartment, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

2 points to note: the bin lid did not work and my brand new car had 3 big White patches on the roof and windscreen of milky white paint presumably caused by the driving rain into the open carport. It has been quite tricky to get off. Staff at C and C clearly were aware of the issue, might be worth warning future residents.

- , Jan 2016

Thank you for your review in respect of Lower Fernlea in Salcombe. We were delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay in this lovely apartment. We are grateful for your feedback regarding the bin lid and a replacement is now being organised. The issue with lime residue dripping into the car port is also being investigated. Our Property Services Team is hoping to establish if there is anything that can be done to prevent this from happening again. Thanks, once again, for your valuable feedback. We do hope you choose to stay with us in the future. Property Owner
Mr R Davies Jul 2015

“The apartment was lovely.”

Very comfortable and everything you needed was provided.

- Mr R Davies, Jul 2015
Jul 2015

“The place was ideal for a weeks stay, not too fussy but it was up for sale and felt a little tired around the edges.”

One or two areas could have been a bit cleaner, we mopped the whole downstairs area on arrival

- , Jul 2015

Many thanks for your positive review in respect of your recent stay at Lower Fernlea in Salcombe. We were grateful for your feedback regarding the property. As you appreciate, we work very hard with all owners and their housekeepers to ensure holiday properties are satisfactorily cleaned and presented for the arrival of guests - we are therefore sorry that this popular apartment fell below its usual high standard on this occasion. Looking forward to welcoming you back to the Salcombe area very soon. Property Owner
May 2015

“Great until the hot water died on our last morning.”

- , May 2015

Many thanks for your positive review in respect of your recent stay at Lower Fernlea in Salcombe. We were pleased to hear that you had a great time at the property but so sorry that you did not have hot water for your last morning. A plumber has now attended and the 'over heat stat' was found to be faulty. This has now been replaced. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Salcombe area again soon. The Team at Coast & Country Cottages Property Owner
Apr 2015

“Nice accommodation but unfortunately the bathroom had not been cleaned so I had to do it when we arrived and the bed appeared not to have been changed.”

Not the usual standard as we have stayed many times in coast and country cottages and always been delighted.

- , Apr 2015

Thank you for your feedback in respect of your stay at Lower Fernlea in Salcombe although we were very disappointed and sorry to read that the property was not satisfactorily cleaned and presented prior to your arrival. We have passed on your comments to the housekeeping/caretaking team and will follow up and take what action is required to avoid further problems of this kind. We do hope you choose to stay with us again. Property Owner
Nov 2014

“It was ok, looked tired, chipped glasses, bed linen needs replacing, booking in ...”

It was ok, looked tired, chipped glasses, bed linen needs replacing, booking in November shouldn't make a difference to the standard of the property

- , Nov 2014

Many thanks for your valuable feedback regarding your recent stay at Lower Fernlea in Salcombe. We were disappointed to read that the property fell short of its normal standard. We work hard to ensure all holiday properties are satisfactorily presented for the arrival of guests, whatever the season and apologise that this was not the case on this occasion. Your comments have been noted and we will pass these onto the property owners and we will work with them to make any necessary improvements. The Team at Coast & Country Cottages Property Owner
Oct 2014

“We love a TV in our bedroom that's all it was lacking.”

- , Oct 2014
Sep 2014

“You really ought to buy yourself a new television.”

- , Sep 2014
Aug 2014

“Good”

- , Aug 2014
Jun 2014

“Lovely flat and fantastic roof terrace which we used daily”

- , Jun 2014
Apr 2014

“Enjoyed our stay.”

Main window in the sitting room did not close properly - informed agent.

- , Apr 2014

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Summary

Bedrooms: 1x King-size bed with an en suite shower room featuring a power shower, w.c, wash-hand basin, heated towel rail and shaver point
1x Twin
Family bathroom with bath, shower (over), w.c, wash-hand basin, and shaver point
Open plan kitchen / lounge / dining area
The kitchen is equipped with Fridge/freezer, washer/dryer oven hob, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster, and a Nespresso coffee machine
Gas fired central heating
Smart TV, Panasonic Ipod, CD, radio player
Wifi available
Off road parking for one car
Access to Electric Car Charging Point is charged at an additional £30 per week
Private patio in front with occasional furniture
Cot and Highchair
Bed linen and bath towels supplied
Strictly No Smoking

The property

Lower Fernlea is a spacious apartment with accommodation over two floors of a period town house, with off road parking for one car.

Situated on the lower end of Devon Road within easy access of Courtenay Park, Salcombe town centre and its famous waterfront.

Below the property there is off road parking space for one car, where a flight of steep steps leads up to the ground floor entrance into a tiled open plan living area.

Large kitchen, lounge and dining area has a stone fireplace, two comfortable sofas, dining table with chairs, flatscreen Smart TV with Freeview and DVD and CD/MP3 player.

Contemporary kitchen has fitted units, granite worktops, electric oven and 4 ring halogen hob, fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher and washer/dryer.

Ground floor en suite master bedroom has King-size bed, built-in wardrobe, New England style chest of drawers and French doors that lead out to a small decked area.

En suite shower room has a power shower, w.c, wash-hand basin, heated towel rail and shaver point.

First floor twin bedroom has two 2’6” beds and chest of drawers.

Travel cot and highchair provided.

Family bathroom has bath with shower (over), w.c, wash-hand basin, and shaver point.

Outside is a private patio with occasional furniture.

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.

Steep steps from parking area to front door.

Parking for one car.

Strictly No Smoking

Property next door is under refurbishment until late September

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Reviews & Ratings

“The property was not fully refurbished to a high standard in recent years (as quoted in description), sadly the property was unloved and due some maintenance.”

“The fact that there was noisy building work going on next door was not sufficiently flagged.”

“Great property and available facilities.”

“An ideal location close to the town, it has everything you need.”

“Lovely stay at Lower Fernlea, very close to everything we needed in beautiful ...”

“Lovely property, equipped with everything needed.”

“Excellent location with parking near to town centre.”

“Lovely apartment, well positioned with parking in a great location.”

“The location is great and having off street parking is a bonus.”

“We had a lovely week in Lower Fernlea, despite the weather not being as kind as normal.”

“We enjoyed a lovely week long stay at Lower Fernlea.”

“No complaints and service amazing”

“Lovely property and very well equipped.”

“We enjoyed our stay in Salcombe.”

“We have stayed in many properties in Salcombe and this is one of the better ones.”

“Great location and lovely property”

“The apartment is in a great location, well equipped and maintained.”

“We were very pleased with everything and found the accommodation very comfortable.”

“Great cottage in a fantastic location, so easy to walk into Salcombe.”

“Really nice place with everything that we could have wanted.”

“Great apartment in a good spot!”

“This is our second visit as met our requirements and such a good location.”

“I suspect someone came in and fixed a lighting issue on Saturday morning whilst we were out - which we were grateful for as the sitting area light were either out or flickering on Friday night when we arrived.”

“Great service from C&C over the Christmas Holiday - nice house and 'as ...”

“No perfect for a week away and ideally situated just 2 mins walk into the centre-real benefit especially in the summer is the parking.”

“Great location, as only a few minutes walk to the main street and estuary.”

“Good property.”

“Great property & location in Salcombe, opposite the park & close to Main Street.”

“As previously stated.”

“Spacious & nicely decorated.”

“Good location.”

“Lovely apartment, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“The apartment was lovely.”

“The place was ideal for a weeks stay, not too fussy but it was up for sale and felt a little tired around the edges.”

“Great until the hot water died on our last morning.”

“Nice accommodation but unfortunately the bathroom had not been cleaned so I had to do it when we arrived and the bed appeared not to have been changed.”

“It was ok, looked tired, chipped glasses, bed linen needs replacing, booking in ...”

“We love a TV in our bedroom that's all it was lacking.”

“You really ought to buy yourself a new television.”

“Good”

“Lovely flat and fantastic roof terrace which we used daily”

“Enjoyed our stay.”

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The property

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About the location

SALCOMBE