The Chota House

4.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

27 Customer Review(s)

Nicola
June 2024

“Absolutely loved this property!”

It was an ideal location no hills ! It was ideal for our group having a little one and adults, we all had our own space. Our only criticism would be the double bed, it's very small especially having the bottom board on it so you keep hitting your feet on it. Hope to stay here again very soon. Thank you for letting us stay x

It was an ideal location no hills ! It was ideal for our group having a little one and adults, we all had our own space. Our only criticism would be the double bed, it's very small especially having the bottom board on it so you keep hitting your feet on it. Hope to stay here again very soon. Thank you for letting us stay x

- Nicola, June 2024
Susan June 2023

“There is only one major drawback with The Chota House.”

For a property of this price range the ‘main’ bedroom provides a tiny bed not much larger than a large single! My partner is 6 ft 2 and it was ridiculous with his feet hanging over the end, not to mention the fact that we had to lie like two stone effigies in order to fit ! The room needs a new bed. We measured up and it is perfectly possible to get a 5 foot wide (King) bed into this room. It looks as though all the beds are old pine beds and this problem has not been addressed since about 2006 !! this is a simple fix and really needs to be done. I know I am not the first to have made the same complaint.

- Susan, June 2023
Alison May 2023

“Very nice property, loved the snug.”

We just ran out of kitchen worktop space a couple of times... Great selection of childrens games. The sky tv was a nice surprise, however couldn't find the pin anywhere so our viewing was 'limited'

- Alison, May 2023
Maureen April 2023

“Beautiful house,with everything we needed the owner has really gone above and beyond with this little gem.”

We were dissapointed in Salcomb itself,but we still had a lovely week chilling in this lovely home.Who ever stays at this property will never be disappointed could not have asked for more.Also the staff at coast and county offices were very helpful.

- Maureen, April 2023
Clive March 2023

“Chota House is a lovely house, but a few things we weren’t happy about; no key safe- we collected the keys after searching for the office and getting very wet ( a couple of vans were parked outside the offices, obscuring the sign).”

The microwave was un-useable - none of us could get down on the floor (it was mounted 4” from ground)! When we arrived, we found the toilet in the single bedroom at the end of the corridor was dirty! Also no towels provided in that room. ( Coast & Country were notified and immediately sent the required towels). Later in the evening, when one of my guests went to bed, she found a pair of dirty boxer shorts between the wall and the bed! On the Saturday we noticed a damp patch on the ceiling. When I investigated, I saw that the floor behind the toilet was wet. Water was dripping from the bottom of the cistern. I isolated the water supply and notified Coast & Country. A plumber was onsite within an hour - very good service. Perhaps if the toilet had been cleaned the leak would have been noticed. Coast & Country were very professional and helpful and dealt with our problems promptly. As we were reminded constantly about the cleanliness and tidiness, as well as stripping all the beds, and all by 10am, with a warning that £200 was at stake, I will expect a rebate from the monies paid. Photos can be supplied.

- Clive, March 2023

Many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, although we were disappointed to read that you encountered a few issues during your stay. Many of our property owners prefer to have their keys collected by their guests at the office. However we will pass your comments on to the owner for their consideration. I can only apologise for any cleanliness issues, we have passed these onto the cleaner who was also very apologetic. It was disappointing that a leak occurred during your stay. Thank you for your comments regarding the prompt service you received for this and the towels. We ask the beds to be stripped as a polite request to help the cleaner, this is of course not mandatory and monies would not be deducted from the good housekeeping bond if this was not done. We do hope that you have a lovely stay despite the matters raised and enjoyed everything Salcombe has to offer. Property Owner
Brian September 2022

“We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at Chota House.”

The location was perfect for us. We had hoped to book for a week during August 2023 but sadly the property is fully booked. We hope to return in the future.

- Brian, September 2022
Helen August 2022

“No white bad ( as per the details) to put recycling.”

We stored it all week, but sadly no local facilities to put cardboard and plastics. This saddens mrs, as really it should be available for guest to do the right thing for the environment. We couldn’t take it as the car was full of beach equipment.

- Helen, August 2022
Nicky June 2022

“We have been visiting Salcombe for 25 years and this is definitely one of the nicer properties that we have stayed in.”

A real gem. Comfortable beds, excellent that each room had it's own bathroom (we were one family but three generations) and the living space was great we loved the open space and the seperate room where we kept the children's toys...the only comment would be a lack of kitchen storage for cupboard food, but we mananaged just fine. The rest of the family stayed next door in Shadycombe Lodge and with small children there were no major hills to climb after a day on the beach - a definite bonus in Salcombe! The outside space was perfect, secluded and quiet, and we enjoyed most of our meals outside. Would highly recommend The Chota House. Just one thing that Coast and Country need to look at - the plate on the back door lock is out of alingment so we could only bolt the door from the inside.

- Nicky, June 2022
David May 2022

“We thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay in The Chota House at the end of May 2022.”

Finding a cottage with parking in Salcome is a rare thing, but this was so easy and the location is perfect. The cottage is just a minute's walk from the estuary and the start of businesses. It is also just a minute from the bus stop. We parked the car on the Saturday we arrived and didn't move it until we left. A bus every half hour will get you up to Kingsbridge and the wonderful Totnes. The Salcombe area is just beautiful with very picturesque walks over to North and South Sands. The cottage was perfect, clean and welcoming. For us the only area of slight concern was the lack of storage for food. The kitchen area is large, yet it lacks a guest's cupboard, so ours just sat on a work surface, where probably the microwave should have been instead of near the floor. However, we loved the place and have no problem in thoroughly recommending The Chota House.

- David, May 2022
Graham May 2022

“Wonderful holiday cottage had everything we needed”

- Graham, May 2022
Denise September 2021

“We enjoyed a Fabulous holiday in a beautiful house in a fab location .”

House was clean homely and comfortable.

- Denise, September 2021
Roberta August 2021

“The Chota House is lovely but it’s definitely not being looked after properly.”

The kitchen area surfaces were dirty, the cupboards were disorganised with too much crockery etc and there was nowhere to store food. There wasn’t a single bar of soap in the house and most of the cleaning products were watered down to non-existence. We were badly let down by the non arrival of a new Dryer, which was made worse by the fact that we had to always contact them. Also, no explanation was given for the lack of a DVD player, a basic item where my grandchildren were concerned. There is no key safe, meaning that after a long journey one has to walk into town - not very far, but I got lost, to pick up the key. They seemed to think only one key sufficient for 6 of us but reluctantly gave us another. The bedding for the sofa bed was disgusting and we had to ask for sheets etc. Considering the list of what they require you to do when you leave it’s a wonder we handed in the key by 10am. I would visit Salcombe and probably The Chota House again..but only if it was no longer managed by Sykes.

- Roberta, August 2021

Many thanks for leaving your feedback, and we were sorry to read that you were unhappy with our service. We can only apologise that the tumble dryer did not arrive whilst you were on holiday, unfortunately this was due to delivery circumstances that were out of our control. The property is not advertised with a DVD player however it does provide Sky TV that includes sports and children's channels. We are sorry you got lost looking for the office, we are only a 5 minute walk from the property which is why there is no key safe provided. We are always happy to accommodate a second set of key if there is one available. Once we had received your call regarding the sofa bed linen, we attended with it immediately and were not made aware that there was anything wrong with the bedding. We do ask all our guest to strip the beds on departure, this is to help protect our cleaners since the outbreak of COVID, please know this is a request not a demand. We can only apologise for the matters you have raised and hope that in spite of these you enjoyed what Salcombe had to offer. Property Owner
Robert July 2021

“Accommodation was excellent, we hope to return to Chota House.”

The weather wasn’t brilliant this week but the comfort & location made it a good stay. RingGo parking APP works well when out & about, although North Sands has poor mobile coverage. The beach at South Sands is pretty inaccessible with car park closed and huge building work on new hotel, good quiet sandy beach if you are prepared to walk. Compared to last year, restaurants are slowly becoming more accommodating providing you book. COVID has affected casual staff at local businesses as they have limited availability of worker accommodation having a knock on effect with service wait times/etc. Poorest value for money: local fish & chips (Slapton Sands the most expensive). Best Value, service & quality: Victoria Inn, The Ferry & Fortescue Pizza. Thanks for a great holiday, we’ll be back!!

- Robert, July 2021

Thank you for your review of Salcombe! We were pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Chota House, and hope we will see you again soon Property Owner
Paul June 2021

“An excellent property especially if you are looking for 6 adults.”

Nice secluded garden. A bonus of parking for 2 cars. The only issue we had was with the boiler and it was sorted within an hour. If there is one criticism it would be that upon arrival it seemed that the property had only been surface cleaned. The kitchen hob and extract hood were still dirty, and there was hair and a dirty sink in one of the bathrooms. That being said, we really loved the property, very well stocked and we didn't want for anything and would return again - highly recommended. Beds were comfy and there is loads of space. Resident Robin was very entertaining!

- Paul, June 2021

Thank you for your review of The Chota House. We are so pleased you enjoyed the property and garden . We were disappointed to read that you weren't happy with the way the property was cleaned. We do work very hard with housekeepers to ensure that our properties are properly presented, and please be assured that should you have contacted us during your stay we would have sent a cleaner back to address this. We hope that we will see you again in the near future Property Owner
Richard June 2021

“This property was a great find.”

We loved the location near the boat park and easy access to the town.Benefitting from ample parking which exceeded the Stated capacity. Generally well appointed. The only significant negative being the layout of the kitchen. The microwave at floor level is not ideal for older people and the location of the cooker Is not great. I appear not to be alone in this view. Despite the negative I would rent this property again.

- Richard, June 2021
Shaun May 2021

“Great location, very clean, warm and comfortable house with the benefit of off road parking which is always a bonus in Salcombe.”

The only downside to the property is the kitchen- it is very tired looking and poorly laid out, there isn't enough cupboard space resulting in everything being crammed in to the cupboards, the cupboards are very untidy and there is no cupboard space for food. The oven is squashed into a corner as an afterthought. The dining chairs are falling apart and we had to repair a couple of them. Expected better for the money charged There wasn't a hairdryer in the property but a phone call to the coast and country offices rectified this and a member of the team went out and bought one and delivered it within an hour- good service

- Shaun, May 2021

Many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are thrilled you loved the house, it really is in a prime position. We can only apologise that you felt the kitchen was lacking in space. We have passed all your comments on to the owner of the property who will look to address the matters you have mentioned. We do hope that you had an enjoyable holiday and love all that Salcombe has to offer. Property Owner
Andrew May 2021

“We had a very enjoyable stay at the Chota House, which we found comfortable, very well situated and the off road parking is an asset.”

The garden and outside seating area is very pleasant but unfortunately we couldn't make the most of it in the chilly first week of May. A small criticism is with the lack of food storage space in the kitchen.

- Andrew, May 2021

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, and it was a shame that you had a chilly week! We have passed your comments regarding food storage space on to the owners for their consideration. We hope you'll be back in better weather. Property Owner
David July 2020

“Great location for shops, boat park, etc.”

Rather a lot of cobwebs particularly at floor level around legs of furniture which is surprising given the delayed takeover time/extended cleaning time. Double bed a bit small and narrow for luxury accommodation. Lighting poor in kitchen over preparation areas, microwave at floor level(?!), cooker in an awkward position. Only one key for 6 people is insufficient. Salcombe spoiled this year because of overcrowding but you are unable to do much about that!

- David, July 2020
Chris June 2019

“Our second stay in The Chota House did not disappoint in any way.”

The location and facilities are absolutely just perfect. I am of the Terry Wogan school of holidays - if it is not at least as good as your own home then it is not worth staying. The Chota House is a lovely comfortable home. Can't wait to return.

- Chris, June 2019
Lisa May 2019

“Great cottage and location.”

- Lisa, May 2019
Mr Rodney Richardson May 2018

“The Chota house is a lovely place to stay at”

- Mr Rodney Richardson, May 2018

Thank you for your kind feedback regarding The Chota House in Salcombe. It is wonderful to hear from our returning customers and we were really pleased to hear that you had another enjoyable stay in this delightful colonial style property, situated a short level walk from Salcombe's waterfront, shops and restaurants. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Chota House again. Property Owner
Alison Jan 2018

“A great house with plenty of room for a group and a nice homely feel.”

We stayed over New Year as a party of 8 adults and had a lovely time. The living space is sociable and warm; the bedrooms were all spacious with comfortable beds; and the sofa-bed in the TV room was perfectly fine for two (small-ish) grown-ups for a few nights. The kitchen was very well kitted out, with quality equipment & everything you could possibly need, although it does have a slightly awkward layout. Its location is very quiet, just a few minutes walk to the marina and really convenient for Salcombe's shops, cafes & pubs. There was easily enough space outside to park 3 vehicles. All in all, a super place to stay for a short winter break!

- Alison, Jan 2018

Many thanks for your kind review of your recent stay in Salcombe. We were so pleased to hear you had a lovely New Year's holiday at The Chota House - it sounds as though this comfortable, well equipped property suited you and your family perfectly! 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
R Richardson Sep 2016

“Comfortable.”

A nice place to relax

- R Richardson, Sep 2016

Many thanks for your kind review of your stay at The Chota House in Salcombe. We were delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable holiday. Your comments in respect of our team's service are also much appreciated. We do hope you choose to stay with us again. Property Owner
Tam Jul 2016

“I love this house!”

No one in our party wanted to leave. The only downside was just the one house key and two families- with no outside key press it was sometimes fun to coordinate. My brothers 5yr old son asked if he could live three all year round!

- Tam, Jul 2016

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review of The Chota House in Salcombe. We were so pleased to hear that you love The Chota House and your nephew would like to live there all year round! A second set of keys can sometimes be made available upon request - it's always worth popping in to the office to see if we can supply an additional set. We do hope you had a great holiday and look forward to welcoming you back to The Chota House very soon.
Property Owner
Feb 2016

“Beautiful cottage equipped to a high standard, will definitely visit again.”

- , Feb 2016

Many thanks for your kind review of your recent stay at The Chota House in Salcombe. We were delighted to read your comments and do hope you had an enjoyable holiday at this beautiful cottage. Looking forward to welcoming you back to The Chota House very soon! Property Owner
Sep 2015

“Comfortable house in a good location”

- , Sep 2015

Many thanks for your kind review in respect of your stay at The Chota House in Salcombe. Your kind comments regarding our team's service are much appreciated and we do hope you had an enjoyable stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
Nov 2014

“Beautiful house.”

V well appointed. Slightly over priced for time of year

- , Nov 2014

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Summary

Three ensuite bedrooms, all on 1st floor: 1 x Double bedroom and ensuite with bath, w.c and basin
2 x Twin bedrooms and ensuite with shower cubicle, w.c and basin
Snug room with sofa bed (available on request, occupancy must remain at a maximum of 6) with additional shower room on the ground floor, w.c, basin and heated towel rail
Utility room
Kitchen/sitting/dining room.
Gas fired central heating
Fridge/freezer, washing machine, oven, dishwasher, tumble dryer, microwave, toaster, kettle
Log burner
Wifi available
SKY TV
Parking for up to 2 cars and boat trailer
Decked area and pergola with outside furniture
Bed linen and bath towels are supplied, guests need to bring their own beach towels
Strictly No Smoking

The property

A delightful colonial-style detached house situated in its own South facing grounds, furnished and presented to a very good standard throughout.

The accommodation is ideally suited to a family group or for couples looking for a central Salcombe property in a quieter area of the town.

The stylish open plan living space has a wonderful feature fireplace with a woodburning stove, and opens out onto the decked terrace with a vine covered pergola with garden furniture.

On the private driveway there is parking for up to two cars and a boat trailer. A relatively quiet residential area of the town yet within a few minutes walk of Salcombe's shops, restaurants and quays.

The boat park and public slipway are just a short stroll from the property.

Across gardens and surrounding wooded grounds with just a glimpse of Batson Creek beyond the driveway from bedroom gable window. A porch entrance hallway with room for coats and shoes leads into a large open plan reception room with feature fireplace and wood-burning stove.

Comfortably furnished with sofas, TV, stereo with iPod docking station, round dining table and chairs.

Georgian doors open out onto a decked veranda.

The kitchen to the rear has a central island unit, wooden butchers block and surfaces, Belfast sink, electric cooker, dishwasher and microwave.

Off the kitchen is a good sized room housing the central heating boiler and washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer.

Door to rear terrace with outside heated shower - ideal for sandy children and/or wetsuits!

On the ground floor is a converted room with L-shaped sofa, widescreen TV with Sky (including Sports and Children's channels).

complete with shower room with electric shower, w.c, basin and heated towel rail. There are three en suite bedrooms on the first floor.

Two are twin bedded rooms, each with pine single beds, wardrobe and en suite shower room with shower, w.c and wash-hand basin.

There is also a larger bedroom with pine double bed, wardrobe, Juliet balcony and en suite with bath, w.c and wash-hand basin.

N.B.

All duvets, pillows and bed linen are provided - tenants require their own beach towels.

At the front of the house is a decked terrace and vine covered pergola with outside furniture.

Gravelled driveway, accessed through five barred gate from road, with attractive trees and shrubs surround space for up to two cars and boat trailer.

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.

No pets permitted.
Sleeps 6 People Only.
Sofa bed can be requested upon booking only, as long as whole occupancy is not over 6 people.

Strictly No Smoking

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Reviews & Ratings

“Absolutely loved this property!”

“There is only one major drawback with The Chota House.”

“Very nice property, loved the snug.”

“Beautiful house,with everything we needed the owner has really gone above and beyond with this little gem.”

“Chota House is a lovely house, but a few things we weren’t happy about; no key safe- we collected the keys after searching for the office and getting very wet ( a couple of vans were parked outside the offices, obscuring the sign).”

“We had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at Chota House.”

“No white bad ( as per the details) to put recycling.”

“We have been visiting Salcombe for 25 years and this is definitely one of the nicer properties that we have stayed in.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay in The Chota House at the end of May 2022.”

“Wonderful holiday cottage had everything we needed”

“We enjoyed a Fabulous holiday in a beautiful house in a fab location .”

“The Chota House is lovely but it’s definitely not being looked after properly.”

“Accommodation was excellent, we hope to return to Chota House.”

“An excellent property especially if you are looking for 6 adults.”

“This property was a great find.”

“Great location, very clean, warm and comfortable house with the benefit of off road parking which is always a bonus in Salcombe.”

“We had a very enjoyable stay at the Chota House, which we found comfortable, very well situated and the off road parking is an asset.”

“Great location for shops, boat park, etc.”

“Our second stay in The Chota House did not disappoint in any way.”

“Great cottage and location.”

“The Chota house is a lovely place to stay at”

“A great house with plenty of room for a group and a nice homely feel.”

“Comfortable.”

“I love this house!”

“Beautiful cottage equipped to a high standard, will definitely visit again.”

“Comfortable house in a good location”

“Beautiful house.”

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About the location

SALCOMBE