The Gulls

4.1★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Swimming pool
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

21 Customer Review(s)

Philip
September 2024

“Beautiful house, perfectly equipped, with fabulous views.”

- Philip, September 2024
Brett August 2024

“The Gulls view was just amazing you couldnt get any closer to the sea if you tried out of every window at the back of the property was just the sea wow.”

Unfortunately the property had a lot of cob webs that were visible and hadn’t been cleaned properly. The outdoor area was very unkept I had to brush up before I let the children outside around the side by the kitchen window was completely filthy the windows all needed a good clean. We cut our stay short due to our child getting there foot caught in the decking which is rotten and it cut her foot, the lower decking area you walk on it and it just bounces which is very unsafe. Considering the property was £5000 for a week I would have expected the basics of a clean cared for property not to have to clean and be concerned about the external areas. The shower on the first floor doesn’t drain and water backs up so you have to turn it off mid shower to allow it to drain, the sofas are very marked and stained, This place could be completely amazing with some care and attention

- Brett, August 2024
Tim July 2024

“This is a beautiful house, in a beautiful location.”

We found it to be faultlessly clean and well maintained. We had a lovely stay

- Tim, July 2024
Anne May 2024

“The house itself was lovely and the views were amazing, but for the money we paid we did expect a 5* property and was disappointed with the cleanliness of the outside.”

I had to clean the outdoor seating and table off as was covered in cobwebs and seagull poo. The glass that surrounds the terrace and the windows were dirty and covered in seagull poo. It could have done with a good clean. The pool was freezing when we got there and I did ring the local office and spoke to a young lady and was told I would get a call back but never did. Once it heated up it was lovely and we used it everyday as the weather was good. I did phone the office on Monday as we had a problem with the oven. I spoke to a very nice person called Mike who was very helpful and maintenance came out with a couple hours. The trip switch kept going when the tumble dryer was on. We were also asked to not put any rubbish out until the night before we left but you can’t be expected to keep rubbish in doors all week. I also think that mattress and pillow protectors should be changed each week as we were asked to leave them on and when stripping the beds they were not very clean. Parking should be stated as two small parking spaces. The Green Dragon in the village is excellent and a 10 minute walk for an able bodied person but we had to use car as the walk is very steep.

- Anne, May 2024
Beverley September 2023

“Absolutely stunning we didn't want to leave.”

The views are breath-taking the villa is beautiful. We would like to thank the owner for sharing this property we lived in luxury for a week. We certainly will be booking again.

- Beverley, September 2023
Keith August 2023

“We stayed for 9 nights this coat £6500 If you have booked this take a tool box for the general maintenance that needs to be done during your stay.”

For that money I would expect a cleaner property, inside kitchen cupboards dirty, oven and hob have dried food all over it. Window and doors dirty, all mastic black in bathrooms. Light bulbs not working. Outside decking dirty, poo bags left by previous holiday maker, table cover in bird poo, grass needs cutting. The general maintenance is bad, slip bricks have come off everywhere but just left, main bathroom toilet flush broke, a paper clip for a chain in the sink, the fridge freezer doors don’t shut unless you push hard, washing machine trips electric every time you put it on. A ridiculous thing is that you have to call an office 8 miles away if you want to the umbrella up as they have locked it? Other things you get left 3 toilet rolls one in each toilet for 9 days? You also are advised that they have left you a bin bag for your rubbish and a spar one for you to put all the bedding and towels in on departure? Firstly a family who is staying 9 days will need more than one bin bag also all the bedding doesn’t fit in one bin bag. They also ask you to store the rubbish in the house until the night before when you should put the bag in to the bin cupboard next to the garage this doesn’t exist? Make sure you make no noise as the neighbours next door report you for anything which is strange as I have never heard a dog so noisy as there’s. We played no music just a normal family trying to enjoy ourselves. To sum up the view is lovely but the property is no way worth the money no chance. If the owner read this I would suggest that you visit the property and fix the maintenance and I would recommend getting proper cleaners in for your change overs.

- Keith, August 2023
Natalie August 2023

“Our travel counsellor hit the mark with the most perfect house for my family.”

The view, village and setting stunning. What has been so disappointing is how the property is being maintained and cleaned by the agent. A luxury property needs luxury care and this simply wasn't the case. The owner and the house deserve more and also when we finally got through to the agent, I was met with lack of engagement and almost annoyance at saying it wasn't clean. A faulty window was explained as 'my fault' and someone would need to come and show me if 'you can't figure it out'. Our travel counsellor did more to support than the people being paid to. She even sent us flowers for our return to apologise for it not being 100%, now that is service! The Gulls is a special property and needs to be looked after in the same vain. Pop some flowers on the table for arrival, clean it so it is sparkling, leave some local produce - cake, biscuits and some proper milk in the fridge. Those extra touches align to the price tag. The box of fake milk and a sachet of coffee represent a Premier Inn.

- Natalie, August 2023
Sandra July 2023

“The Gulls, what a view!”

There are a lot of wonderful things about this property, the view, a swimming pool, downstairs bedroom, sun lounger’s & very comfortable beds. However for us as a top price 5 * rental there are some areas that could be improved on. Tumble dryer tripped every time used, around the pool area no fencing with a big drop into the garden, upstairs shower blocked drain, power point cover fell off when plug taken out, on the first night the large mirror in the downstairs bedroom fell off the wall (luckily it didn’t break). Overall we had a pleasant stay but would say the current price point is too high.

- Sandra, July 2023
Keri June 2023

“I stayed here with my parents, husband and 3 children.”

Children's ages vary from 18 to 2 years old. The house doesn't really cater to children as there was no high chair or cot. It's not a massive deal, but if you're staying for a week, every inch of boot space counts. It's would just be nice to not have to worry about those things. There were a few bits that I wasn't overly impressed with, especially when you think of how much you're paying for the house. There were loose tiles in the shower on the top floor. The plug in the main floor bathroom was being pulled out with a paperclip because the chain had snapped. Every time we used the dryer, it tripped the electric. We needed to call the agents to help put the parasol up.

- Keri, June 2023
Julia April 2023

“Whilst The Gulls is an exceptional property in itself our stay was ruined by the poor unreliable internet connection.”

We believe this should have been indicated in the property description. It kept dropping out, and sometimes for hours on end. Very disappointing.

- Julia, April 2023
Jonathan April 2023

“Fabulous stay in a wonderful spot.”

Lovely home and very nicely presented. Sensational views.

- Jonathan, April 2023
Nicola September 2022

“We had an amazing stay at The Gulls.”

House is suitable for all family members, a few steps to negotiate if you are disabled, but we managed. Rooms spread out, with lots of space for all. Beds and bedding super comfortable and the place was very clean. Exceptional sea views from the stunning deck. Even managed time in the pool as it’s heated. Very dog friendly. Parking slightly limited but as the road is quiet, never a problem. Devon is very hilly therefore the walk into the village was up hill. Not a big deal. Would certainly stay again and highly recommend this beautiful house. Services from the agent locally was 10/10, nothing too much trouble

- Nicola, September 2022
Monica July 2022

“Very happy with our stay.”

We had a very relaxing week and at the same time visited sites nearby. The house is conformable all round. The facilities are very good and high quality. We didn't know how yo use the air-conditioning but we didn't ask as it wasn't too hot. The closest beach is not dog friendly (just a note for those who are hoping in a stroll to the beach). The next dog friendly beach is 10 minutes drive. The shower in the garden was broken but was promptly fixed on the Monday afternoon. There are nice pubs to a short walk, which also our puppy could cope with. The house offers few reception rooms with quiet time for members of the family. Beautiful Kingsbridge...worth to visit. Not clear the arrangement for the bin collection, but went well anyway. The neighbourhood is quiet and neighbours are lovely and friendly. Stip walk to the top/main road (not great for the less fit or someone who has mobility issues). COMMENT This house, location, setting and views are amazing. Monica

- Monica, July 2022
Sue July 2022

“What a wonderful property in a stunning location!”

We had a couple of technical difficulties early on - the parasol, and a spectacular unstoppable fountain of water from the outdoor shower. We are so grateful to Becca of C&C who arrived within minutes, climbed into a spidery hole, and stemmed the flow of water. Also grateful to her husband who sorted out the parasol. We could not have asked for more. Lovely people.

- Sue, July 2022
T April 2022

“A stunning location for a holiday property!”

Uninterrupted views of the sea and Blackpool and Slapton Sands beaches, the former being a 15 minute walk away for a great little breakfast on the beach. Lovely and quiet in the back garden with only the seagulls for noise. Highly recommend The Green Dragon pub and Radius 7 restaurant just a 10-15 minute walk up from the house. A bus stop 5 minutes walk from the house for a ride into Dartmouth, where parking can be problematic. Speaking of parking, we parked our two cars outside the house and only were asked to move once when I delivery lorry couldn’t manoeuvre past. Finding a parking spot near a property in Dartmouth town is a problem most of the time, so this was something we didn’t have to worry about at The Gulls. A couple of constructive points of feedback…. There were lots of garden furniture cushions yet no garden furniture to lounge on bar a good big 6 seater table and chairs (lovely to sit at over breakfast) A set of instructions for lights and heating would have been useful. There were so many light switches yet very few actually worked. We’ve stayed in Dartmouth before but a week at The Gulls was considerably more relaxing, a very comfortable, well appointed home in the stunning, quiet Stoke Fleming.

- T, April 2022
Elizabeth February 2022

“After a questionable experience on arrival (no heating, no wifi, no hot water, cobwebs) we had a wonderful time thanks to the exceptional save made by Rebecca and her team at Coast and Country Cottages.”

She went above and beyond on a Saturday night to secure our comfort and it is because of her that I would definitely use them again. All told it was a lovely spot with an amazing view.

- Elizabeth, February 2022
Deborah September 2021

“Fantastic house with stunning views.”

Great location. Excellently equipped kitchen and good media facilities. We had a lovely holiday and would book this property again. Only improvements I’d suggest are fixing the slats on the beds in the smaller top floor room, more sun loungers with cushions, a barbecue and a welcome pack to give an overview of the property facilities.

- Deborah, September 2021
Fiona July 2021

“We had a Fantastic holiday and didn’t want to leave.”

I wish we could come back but know we won’t simply because, however fantastic it was, its simply not worth the money we paid. I can’t really fault anything but at that price we expected more luxury: No bbq, outdoor seat cushions but not matching, only 2 loungers for a house that sleeps 8 and the cushions were not correct for the loungers so didn’t fit . Initial impressions of the outside of the house aren’t particularly good just ok, very few coat hangers, no drawers in one bedroom. Nothing that spoilt the holiday but not luxury. It’s a very normal , practical house with a position that is fantastic but I can’t justify the cost for a view. Had to call the agents for a couple of minor issues and they were excellent and very prompt. It’s a wow view and an ok house and we had a great holiday. But it’s not priced right.

- Fiona, July 2021
Roland June 2021

“The house did cost a lot of money and we did expect a little more.”

No BBQ,Outside furniture poor and very few seat cushions.The rest were filthy.No cushions at all for the 2 bed loungers.The front door kept getting stuck when opened. The cleanliness of the house was poor and sofas needed cleaning. The position,view and pool were excellent. Only one wardrobe in the whole house. No information re the area given by owner. No welcome info. We had a good time but the owner needs to improve things rather than relying on the location. Sorry Ro Hall

- Roland, June 2021
Alex May 2021

“It would be great if there was a BBQ available with the property.”

One of the single beds within the top floor bedroom needs slats replacing as these kept falling through. Apart from these minor points it was a great house and great trip and we would definitely revisit! The views are stunning and great location!

- Alex, May 2021
Toni May 2021

“Our stay was absolutely amazing!”

We felt totally relaxed and enjoyed a week of luxury, spoilt for the most insane see views and heated swimming pool this property more than exceeded our expectations. One niggly issue we had was there wasn't enough storage for rubbish with only the one bin collection and we would have benefitted from at least 1 clean there was a lot of house work to do with all the cooking etc having to be done in the property due to covid.

- Toni, May 2021

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Summary

Over three floors
Four bedrooms: 1 x Emperor size bed with sitting area and TV, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size bed (zip/link beds, can be made into twins on request), 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Ground-floor bathroom room with walk-in shower, separate bath, basin and WC
Lower-ground-floor kitchen
Lower-ground-floor utility and cloakroom
Lower-ground-floor dining room with electric fire
Sitting room with electric fire
Snug
Oil central heating with 2 x electric fire
Electric Range cooker, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x Smart TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private parking for two cars
Raised decked terrace with table and chairs and lower terrace laid with lawn area and further decked terrace
Outdoor heated Plunge Pool is available from Easter till October half-term
Strictly No Smoking
One well behaved dog permitted
Shop and pub 0.3 miles
Note: Children will have to be supervised when using the Plunge pool and lower garden area.

The property

The Gulls is an exceptional detached property situated within the sought after Overseas Estate and enjoying one of the most breath-taking cliff top positions in Devon, offering an outstanding self-catering experience with uninterrupted coastal views that can be enjoyed at any time of the year.

The Gulls is a unique find for groups of families, friends, beachcombers, avid ramblers and those alike, seeking a place to call home as they enjoy the delights of the South Hams in Devon, with the added luxury of an outdoor heated infinity style Plunge pool offering you a 'spa' experience with swim and massage jets where the views continue to captivate.

Enter on the ground level before continuing into the L shaped sitting room, where the large windows affords a constant connection with the coastal setting and beyond, and the plush seating arrangement invites you to relax in front of the TV with the feature electric fire gently filling the room with warmth.

On this floor, there is also a quaint snug, where younger guests of the group can escape to, to enjoy an evening of games brought from home or where you could enjoy a moment’s peace to delve into a good book.

Take the staircase down to the lower ground floor, where a well-equipped kitchen awaits the budding chef of the group, boasting sleek units topped with steel work surfaces, creating ample preparation space and the accompanying bar stools are perfect for soaking up the views as dinner simmers on the Range hob.

Regroup within the dining room to relish in a home-cooked dish with the large picture window providing uninterrupted sea views of the spectacular coast, as you tuck in or toast to a wonderful holiday.

Once the sun has set over the coast, find two bedrooms on the ground floor, comprising of a double bedroom and a super-king-size bedroom (twin upon request), both of which are served by a family bathroom, boasting a spacious walk-in shower and a separate bath.

The master suite can be found on the first floor, elegantly dressed in contemporary furnishing and a refreshing colour palette, with the pièce de résistance being the jaw dropping view of the Devonshire coastline, which can be enjoyed from the plush Emperor size bed or the sumptuous L-shape sofa.

Completing the interior is the twin bedroom and the first-floor shower room, which also serves the master suite.

Continuing to impress is the exterior, where the garden has been designed to be an extension of the house itself, making a wonderful spot for enjoying the company of family and friends.

Step out onto the terrace and enjoy a spot of alfresco dining or take a dip into the swimming pool to further enjoy the vistas of the stunning coast.

If you can tear yourself away from this heavenly retreat, stroll into the centre of Stoke Fleming, where you will find a pub, a restaurant and a Post Office with a shop, making this the perfect touring base for exploring beyond.

Just a short 10 minute walk away is the award-winning shingle beach at Blackpool Sands, where you can laze on the glorious sands or try your hand at one of the many watersports of offer.

Don your walking boots to explore the coastline further with the magnificent South West Coast Path passing in either direction or choose to follow the Dart Valley Trail to enjoy both the coast and countryside of the South Hams region of Devon.

Just stone’s throw away is the bustling town of Dartmouth, where you will find even more amenities, as well as a 14th century castle with views over the River Dart Estuary and Bayard's Cove Fort, as well as museums and art galleries to meander.

Alternatively, explore further afield towards Paignton and Torquay to find more family-friend attractions, or make some time to visit Salcombe on the Kingsbridge Estuary, where you will find more glorious beaches and the National Trust property of Overbeck’s.

Secure your stay at The Gulls and prepare for a wonderful holiday with your loved ones.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.

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About the location

STOKE FLEMING

Dartmouth 2.9 miles, Paignton 10.2 miles, Kingsbridge 10.8 miles, Salcombe 17.8 miles; Torquay 21.5 miles

A village and civil parish sitting within the South Hams district of Devon, Stoke Fleming is a wonderful base for those seeking to explore both the coast and countryside of the South of England. Lying on the shores of Start Bay, this picturesque village offers a wonderful array of amenities, as well as being within easy reach of the many wonders of Devon. The village itself benefits from a Post Office with a village shop where you can gather all of your self-catered necessities, as well as two pubs to choose from whether you're seeking a rewarding beverage after a day of rambling or a tasty treat in the form of a traditional pub lunch. Positioned within the South Hams district, you can expect to find unspoilt coastline, rolling hills and plenty of adventure no matter where you're positioned. Spend a day on the award-winning sands of Blackpool Sands, or simply soak in your surroundings of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its abundance of river valleys, moorland and coast to explore by foot, bike or even boat. Close by is Dartmouth with its enticing history in the form of a 14th century castle and fortress offering views over the estuary and Bayard's Cove Fort, as well as an art gallery and museum providing culture and excitement for all ages. Further along the coast you can find both Paignton and Torquay, providing plenty of attractions all-year-round including zoos, even more history and culture and plenty of delicious eateries to choose from, or spend a day in Salcombe for a truly traditional day out in Devon with its maritime museum and quaint aura. Stoke Fleming is perfectly positioned for exploring all of the delights that Devon has to offer.

Please be aware that children are not to be left unattended in the lower garden and plunge pool

Plunge pool is available from Easter till October half-term

One well behaved dog permitted at a charge of £50 per week and is not permitted in the bedrooms

Strictly No Smoking

PLEASE NOTE: This property is located in a rural area where WiFi speeds vary.

The Gulls

Stoke Fleming, Devon (Ref. 1059768)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Beautiful house, perfectly equipped, with fabulous views.”

“The Gulls view was just amazing you couldnt get any closer to the sea if you tried out of every window at the back of the property was just the sea wow.”

“This is a beautiful house, in a beautiful location.”

“The house itself was lovely and the views were amazing, but for the money we paid we did expect a 5* property and was disappointed with the cleanliness of the outside.”

“Absolutely stunning we didn't want to leave.”

“We stayed for 9 nights this coat £6500 If you have booked this take a tool box for the general maintenance that needs to be done during your stay.”

“Our travel counsellor hit the mark with the most perfect house for my family.”

“The Gulls, what a view!”

“I stayed here with my parents, husband and 3 children.”

“Whilst The Gulls is an exceptional property in itself our stay was ruined by the poor unreliable internet connection.”

“Fabulous stay in a wonderful spot.”

“We had an amazing stay at The Gulls.”

“Very happy with our stay.”

“What a wonderful property in a stunning location!”

“A stunning location for a holiday property!”

“After a questionable experience on arrival (no heating, no wifi, no hot water, cobwebs) we had a wonderful time thanks to the exceptional save made by Rebecca and her team at Coast and Country Cottages.”

“Fantastic house with stunning views.”

“We had a Fantastic holiday and didn’t want to leave.”

“The house did cost a lot of money and we did expect a little more.”

“It would be great if there was a BBQ available with the property.”

“Our stay was absolutely amazing!”

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About the location

STOKE FLEMING