8 Thurlestone Beach

4.4★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

28 Customer Review(s)

Ben
August 2024

“In the spirit of constructive criticism.”

....when we arrived the flat was not as clean as hoped. Tumble dryer was clogged up with dirt, there were biscuits and wrappers in a kitchen cupboard and the grill had not been cleaned properly. Despite being reported by the previous occupants, the kettle and the shower in the main bathroom were still broken. Having reported immediately, we only received a new kettle after about 4-5 days and the shower was still broken when we left after 10 days. Different members of Sykes were in regular ...

....when we arrived the flat was not as clean as hoped. Tumble dryer was clogged up with dirt, there were biscuits and wrappers in a kitchen cupboard and the grill had not been cleaned properly. Despite being reported by the previous occupants, the kettle and the shower in the main bathroom were still broken. Having reported immediately, we only received a new kettle after about 4-5 days and the shower was still broken when we left after 10 days. Different members of Sykes were in regular contact to see if everything was okay with our stay but - frustratingly - they did not always seem aware of the issues. The flat itself is well equipped, comfortable enough with a nice balcony but it is on the first floor so is surrounded by flats on all sides, so one should expect a bit of noise.

- Ben, August 2024

Many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. We can only apologise for the broken kettle; this was a miscommunication on our part and for that we are truly sorry. The shower was unfortunately a situation out of our control, the plumber had found it difficult to get hold of the part needed to fix the issue. We are sorry you felt that the property was not cleaned to a good standard upon your arrival, if we had known we would have sent someone to rectify this as soon as we could. We are pleased that you found the property to be comfortable and well equipped. We do hope you had a lovely holiday and enjoyed all the area has to offer. Property Owner
Sue August 2024

“We loved your apartment - position and view.”

It is well maintained, comfortable and very well appointed with plenty of crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils etc. We would recommend and revisit. However, on arrival, while it was clean things like the handles on the kitchen cupboards and the doors of the same cupboards weren't clean. Not difficult to rectify but thought you'd like to know. It was very inconvenient that the shower in the main bathroom wasn't working and it seemed surprising that it had apparently suddenly stopped working. The kettle also stopped working mid week - we reported it but used saucepans so that was fine. I hope this is useful for the owners because they have obviously put a great deal of thought into this apartment and know what guests like. Just one more thing it said the main bedroom is a king size - we weren't sure that it is? Didn't have a tape measure so couldn't check!

- Sue, August 2024
Katie June 2024

“Second time staying in this apartment, nicely decorated, very clean and well furnished with everything needed for an enjoyable holiday, plus dog friendly.”

Amazing sea views from the balcony. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful apartment.

- Katie, June 2024
Patricia June 2024

“A second lovely stay.”

Love the new sofa.

- Patricia, June 2024
Dec 2023

“We have had a lovely week here.”

The apartment has everything you need for your stay. The weather has been great too. Thank you!

- , Dec 2023
Thomas August 2023

“Upon arrival the property was extremely dirty.”

Clumps of hair (human / dog) were on the floor in the lounge, hallway and master bedroom. A hair band, with lumps of hair attached, was discarded in the lounge. There were sweet wrappers on the floor in the lounge. Receipts from the previous let left on the dinning table. The work surfaces in the kitchen were dirt and sticky to touch. The floors in the two bathrooms were dirty. The freezer contained other peoples food. The lounge / sofa area absolutely stank of dog I spent the first 2 hours of my holiday cleaning. The sofa in the lounge is extremely worn, broken in places and needs to be replaced. The freezer is in desperate need of a defrost and clean. So bad that to close it properly I had to take out the top draw. Generally the apartment needs some maintenance and repair. The floor in the hallway is awful. The property is saved by the location. But you can’t continue to charge premium prices without investing some money in cleaning and replacement furniture. I won’t be staying there again.

- Thomas, August 2023

Many thanks for taking the time to leave you feedback. We would like to offer our sincerest apologies that the property was not presented to its usual high standard for your arrival. Your comfort and satisfaction are of the upmost importance to us, and we deeply regret that the cleanliness of the property fell short of your expectation. Unfortunately our usual cleaner was on holiday that week and the relief cleaner was obviously not up to our usual high standard. We did try and contact you several times after your initial complaint to offer a cleaner to re attend, to rectify any issues you have mentioned but unfortunately we did not have a response from yourself. We understand your disappointment and can only apologise again for any inconvenience caused. We take your feedback very seriously and have already taken immediate steps to address the situation and ensure such an occurrence does not happen again Regarding the floor, we have inspected this and cannot find any damage. All the wooden floors have recently been sanded and revarnished to a very high standard. In addition we have completed a full inspection of the property and are also unclear as to why you provided comments that the sofa was broken as we could not find any damage. Planning permission is currently being sort to replace windows and exterior doors of all apartments in the complex in the near future We do hope you still had a lovely holiday and enjoyed all the area has to offer. Property Owner
Anthony June 2023

“A very pleasant apartment ,in a nice position and well equipped.”

Overall we enjoyed our stay but a few niggles held back a top review. The welcome pack was rather pathetic , particularly given the 'luxury' status of the flat and you needed to be a seasoned weightlifter to open the sash windows ! Although not specific to the flat it may be worth Sykes advising future guests that the narrow lanes (especially from Thurlestone to Bantham bay) can be extremely irksome ,especially when you meet the school bus. Otherwise a great area - especially for walkers and cyclists.

- Anthony, June 2023
Sue October 2022

“This was our second stay this year.”

Lovely property, everything you could want for a comfortable stay. We even managed early evening drinks on the balcony in October.

- Sue, October 2022
Graham September 2022

“An immaculate holiday cottage with high standards of fixtures and fittings with a lovely sea view from the lounge , main bedroom and balcony .”

Good location with the nearest beach and SW costal path less than 5 minutes walk away and lots of interesting places to visit with a half hour drive ( beware the narrow lanes).Would recommend and will certainly return.

- Graham, September 2022
Sep 2022

“We had some mixed weather, but the week was very enjoyable.”

The apartment was lovely and had quality furnishings and appliances. We have stayed in quite a few of these apartments and this is by far the nicest. Thank you.

- , Sep 2022
Sep 2022

“Amazing weather and the apartment is very close to the beach which was very handy!”

The apartment was clean and had a nice garden which was good for the dogs to play in.

- , Sep 2022
Jacqueline July 2022

“Very impressed with this property.”

Clean and comfortable, well equipped. The one downside was the parking facilities. If you have more than one car parking can be a problem.

- Jacqueline, July 2022
Nigel May 2022

“Lovely property.”

Very clean and well equipped. Fab views from balcony. Would highly recommend.

- Nigel, May 2022
Sue May 2022

“Beautiful apartment with everything you need for a great holiday.”

The south facing balcony was a delight which we and our dog enjoyed on many an occasion. Lovely location, really quiet but near to amenities with super walks straight out of the door. We will definitely be back.

- Sue, May 2022
Pat September 2021

“Fabulous apartment, spacious, stunning views well equipped.”

- Pat, September 2021
David June 2021

“This was our 5th year at 8 Thurlestone Beach.”

We were disappointed that we were not offered a bedding change at the end of week one. We are also horrified that the rental cost for the same 2 weeks next year has increased by 60%, which means we will not be able to afford to stay there again. Someone is being very greedy, owner or Sykes I do not know. Very disappointing when we have been going there for so many years and always leave the apartment clean and tidy.

- David, June 2021

Thank you for your feedback, we are sorry that you were disappointed not to have had a bedding change at the end of the first week, unfortunately due to COVID we are unable to carry out any mid stay cleans, however if you had requested a mid stay linen change we would have dropped it to you on the change over day and taken the used away. The prices have been reviewed by the owner and have increased to come in line with current demand at a competitive rate. We can only apologise if this means you cannot come to this property next year. Please do let us know If you would like some help finding an alternative property. Property Owner
I June 2021

“Fabulous well appointed apartment with super sea views.”

Definitely will be back!

- I, June 2021
Louise September 2020

“The apartment was as expected.”

Comfortable, clean and with delightful views. We very much enjoyed out stay there. Just a couple of minor complaints. When we arrived it was not clear which key safe was ours. Just writing 8 on the outside would have been very helpful. The fitted sheet on the bed in the master bedroom was cheap and worn. It was so ill fitting that it didn’t stay tucked in and was quite uncomfortable. To make matters worse, there was no mattress protector. When everything else seemed to be such good quality this seemed like mean cost cutting. There were only a couple of loo rolls provided and we had to buy more. We’ve stayed in many self catering holiday homes and never had that problem before. Again, it wouldn’t have cost much to provide adequate supply a week. Just one other point. It is unfortunate that there isn’t space for a second car. In a 3 bedroom apartment it would be quite likely for 2 couples to stay but the lack of adequate parking would prevent us booking with another couple. Apart from these points it was a lovely, well appointed apartment.

- Louise, September 2020

Many thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, we really appreciate all your comments. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your overall stay at the apartment and we are pleased to advise that a number 8 will be added to the keysafe to make it easier to locate. We are sorry that the mattress protector was missing for your stay, a replacement has been purchased, as well as larger flat sheets for the bed which fit much better. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused to you, but hope to welcome you back to the area soon. Property Owner
Sep 2020

“We've Had a great time in this apartment.”

Have been coming to this area for many years, but this spot has been especially perfect! Close to the golf course and access to 3 beaches! If you ever want to sell please get in touch! Thank you.

- , Sep 2020
Nigel June 2019

“Lovely apartment,well equipped.”

Views from balcony fabulous. Only negative, cleaning ie vacuuming could have been better, dust and dog hair ++ under dining table and by settee, had to vac ourselves on arrival.

- Nigel, June 2019
Diana May 2019

“Lovely location.”

Beautiful views. very clean and well appointed property

- Diana, May 2019
Mr C Zacaroli Apr 2017

“Good value at this time of the year.”

- Mr C Zacaroli, Apr 2017

Many thanks for rating your stay at 8 Thurlestone Beach with five stars. We loved the image of the field of rapeseed that you kindly shared - the fields of golden yellow flowers are looking spectacular at the moment. Property Owner
ALAN Sep 2016

“An excellent base for the area.”

Accommodation is very good and comfortable. Generally very well equipped, though a few more mugs would have been welcome ( I don't like running the dishwasher part full to get clean mugs and am not on holiday to handwash them!!!).

- ALAN, Sep 2016

Thank you for your kind review of your chosen holiday accommodation, 8 Thurlestone Beach near Thurlestone Sands. We have taken on board your comments regarding the provision of a few more mugs and this will be addressed at the next changeover. We do hope you had an enjoyable stay in this beautiful area and will choose to return to 8 Thurlestone Beach again in the not too distant future.
Property Owner
Oct 2014

“This property was excellent, everything was there that we could possibly need.”

A delightful property, shame the weather was so disappointing, but that's England for you!

- , Oct 2014
Sep 2014

“A lovely apartment, our 4th visit in 5 years.”

Could be even better if the floors in the kitchen and bathrooms were given a thorough vac and a good wash/scrub: they were very dusty and ingrained with dirt. Some minor maintenance ie wardrobe handle and dimmer switch need repairing.

- , Sep 2014
Aug 2014

“Wonderful flat and fabulous holiday.”

many thanks! We intend to re-book the same flat next August!

- , Aug 2014
Jul 2014

“FABULOUS - NO!”

FAR BETTER THA THAT!!!

- , Jul 2014
Apr 2014

“A lovely property with good accommodation, well equipped and with lovely views, especially the sunsets!”

- , Apr 2014

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Summary

First floor apartment
Three bedrooms: 1 x King-size with en-suite with large shower, wc, wash-hand basin, illuminated mirror and shaver point, 1 x Twin bedroom, 1 x Full size bunk room suitable for adults
Open plan kitchen/living/dining room
Utility room
Additional family bathroom with bath, overhead shower, wc, wash-hand basin, illuminated mirror and shaver point
South West facing decked balcony.
LPG heating Fridge/freezer, washing machine, oven, hob, dishwasher, tumble dryer microwave, toaster, kettle, Tassimo coffee machine
Superfast Highspeed Broadband available
40" Smart 4K Ultra HD flat screen television with Sound Bar, Free-view HD and a DVD player with many DVDs to choose from also
Smart TV in master bedroom
Google Nest Mini
Children and Adult books and games available
Beach toys available
Parking for 1 car (no trailers) Free parking is usually available within the village (approx.1/2 a mile away)
Travel cot and highchair
Bed linen and towels supplied
You will need to bring beach towels. South West facing decked balcony with patio table and chairs
Communal gardens, including a sheltered sunken garden and barbeque area
One well behaved dog permitted on request
Golf course1/2 a mile away
Strictly No Smoking

The property

‘Thurlestone Beach’ is a development of luxury apartments set within landscaped gardens.

Situated just half a mile from the village of Thurlestone, and within close proximity to the beach, coast path and nearby seaside golf course - the perfect location for a coastal retreat.

8 Thurlestone Beach is a luxurious, easily accessible first floor apartment, enjoying sweeping sea,coastal views and spectacular sunsets from the balcony.

The open plan kitchen, living and dining area is spacious and stylish.

The kitchen is well equipped, and includes smart and modern Bosch and Neff appliances, as well as a Tassimo tea and coffee machine, plus granite worktops.

The separate utility room includes a washing machine, tumble dryer and drying rack.

The living area is comfortably furnished enjoying a dining table, large corner sofa, coffee table, 40" TV (with Freeview HD/DVD).

Adjacent to the sofa are double doors opening to a large, private South West-facing balcony with fabulous views of the coastline.

Furthermore, there are 1.5 acres of communal gardens to enjoy.

The master bedroom also enjoys sea views, a King-size bed, ample storage, TV and en suite bathroom with shower.

The second bedroom is a twin room with single beds, whilst the third room has extra long, adult sized bunk beds.

There is an additional family bathroom with bath, and overhead shower.

Baby friendly, the property includes a travel cot and highchair.

Free wireless broadband internet is provided, as is one allocated parking space.

One well behaved dog is permitted.

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

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About the location

THURLESTONE

Salcombe 7 miles; Bigbury-on-Sea 9 miles

The picturesque village of Thurlestone is popular with both beach-goers and watersports enthusiasts, with the beautiful sandy beaches of Thurlestone and South Milton Sands within walking distance. Thurlestone boasts an 18-hole links golf course, a 13th century church, a traditional pub, a post office and the ‘Voyage Spa’, where visitors can enjoy spa treatments or afternoon tea. The sailing town of Salcombe is just a 10-15 minute drive away, and the fishing village of Hope Cove is a short drive away, or can be reached on foot via the South West Coast Path.

Gardens are communal.

One well behaved dog permitted on request.

No trailers/boats permitted in car park.

Parking is strictly for one car only. The visitor car park spaces are not available for your use.

Strictly No Smoking

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Reviews & Ratings

“In the spirit of constructive criticism.”

“We loved your apartment - position and view.”

“Second time staying in this apartment, nicely decorated, very clean and well furnished with everything needed for an enjoyable holiday, plus dog friendly.”

“A second lovely stay.”

“We have had a lovely week here.”

“Upon arrival the property was extremely dirty.”

“A very pleasant apartment ,in a nice position and well equipped.”

“This was our second stay this year.”

“An immaculate holiday cottage with high standards of fixtures and fittings with a lovely sea view from the lounge , main bedroom and balcony .”

“We had some mixed weather, but the week was very enjoyable.”

“Amazing weather and the apartment is very close to the beach which was very handy!”

“Very impressed with this property.”

“Lovely property.”

“Beautiful apartment with everything you need for a great holiday.”

“Fabulous apartment, spacious, stunning views well equipped.”

“This was our 5th year at 8 Thurlestone Beach.”

“Fabulous well appointed apartment with super sea views.”

“The apartment was as expected.”

“We've Had a great time in this apartment.”

“Lovely apartment,well equipped.”

“Lovely location.”

“Good value at this time of the year.”

“An excellent base for the area.”

“This property was excellent, everything was there that we could possibly need.”

“A lovely apartment, our 4th visit in 5 years.”

“Wonderful flat and fabulous holiday.”

“FABULOUS - NO!”

“A lovely property with good accommodation, well equipped and with lovely views, especially the sunsets!”

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About the location

THURLESTONE