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Accommodation Details

Four bedrooms: 3 x twin (two have their own en suite shower rooms). 1 x Double. Family bathroom with shower over bath, w.c and basin. Shower room with shower, w.c and basin. Open plan kitchen/dining room. Utility room. Lounge.

Dolphins is in a glorious position on the south side of the Combe Valley, within walking distance of Sharpitor and just 200 yards or so from the sandy beach at South Sands which offers a full range of watersports facilities during the summer. The South Sands Hotel also has an impressive bar area and offers top class dining year round. A water ferry service links South Sands to Salcombe town every 30 minutes throughout the Season. The open plan living accommodation features a modern kitchen with a breakfast bar and stools, and a dining area with an extending oak table with eight chairs, with wonderful estuary views and a large sliding door to the terrace. Meanwhile the adjacent utility room houses the fridge/freezer. There is a washing machine and tumble dryer for extra convenience. Offering breathtaking views of the estuary and out to sea, there is a comfortable living area with two sofas and a window seat, perfect for watching the world go by. Three of the four bedrooms are set up as twins, each with two 3' singles beds and two of these bedrooms have large en suite shower rooms, whilst the fourth bedroom has a double bed. In addition, there are two family bathrooms, There is a large terrace with outdoor furniture to seat eight and over an acre of gardens, plus off-road parking for up to four cars.

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.

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating and hot water. Fridge/freezer, washing machine, oven, hob, dishwasher, tumble dryer, microwave, toaster, kettle and a Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine (pods not provided). TV with Freeview, iPod docking station, radio/stereo WiFi available. Off road parking on private drive for up to four cars. Large terrace to the side of the property with table and chairs. To the rear is over an acre of private grounds. All bed linen, towels, bath mats and tea towels are provided. Please bring your own beach towels. Strictly No Smoking

Location Details

Devon, with its quiet country lanes, patchwork of lush green fields and sleepy villages is not to be missed. Stately home lovers will be spoiled and why not finish with a scrumptious Devonshire cream tea?

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Salcombe is detailed below.

Fri 8th Sky is clear 13°C 11°C 18mph 0.0mm 1,022mb
Sat 9th Overcast clouds 14°C 11°C 10mph 0.0mm 1,024mb
Sun 10th Overcast clouds 15°C 13°C 4mph 0.0mm 1,028mb
Mon 11th Light rain 14°C 10°C 14mph 0.2mm 1,037mb
Tue 12th Few clouds 13°C 8°C 8mph 0.0mm 1,039mb
Wed 13th Overcast clouds 15°C 11°C 8mph 0.0mm 1,034mb
Thu 14th Overcast clouds 13°C 10°C 7mph 0.0mm 1,031mb

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