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5 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Seaside
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
30 Customer Reviews
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"Lovely cottage set in a pretty and peaceful location."
Loved the garden where we sat most evenings to enjoy the lovely views and making friends with the cheeky Robin. The walk into Salcombe along the banks of the Creek was very enjoyable with plenty to see along the way and also offered good opportunities for bird watching. The cottage was clean and comfortable with a relaxed and homely feel. The kitchen was well equipped and lent itself to being a comfortable living area with immediate access onto the patio garden. The master bedroom was comfortable with a kingsized bed and generous sized quilt with easy access to both bathrooms which was a bonus when getting ready. We had a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday at Orchard Barn. Thank you.
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"Orchard barn is a really nice and comefortable holiday home in a very nice setting,a genuine 15 to 20 minute walk by the side of Batson creek will take you into the heart of Salcombe My only criticism is that one wet evening ."
After cooking a meal and eating in the lovely kitchen diner and moving into the lounge to watch a little tv, we found it was impossible to get any channel or program ecxept BBC I Player ;we do not watch much tv ,but with wet weather it may be a problem for some people .
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"Fantastic cottage in a great location!"
The property is very spacious and comfortable and the garden is great for sitting and enjoying the peace and quiet. The only slight grumble would be the bathrooms - the shower curtain in the main bathroom is horrible and needs replacing immediately. The downstairs toilet had so much stuff stored behind the door that you couldn’t open it properly. However, these are minor gripes and we’d definitely book again.
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"Great property in fantastic location (Batson Creek) at less than a mile (easy walk) from the town centre."
Dog friendly. private parking, warm, comfortable and clean Will book again Greta customer service - thank you team Sykes @ Salcombe
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"Orchard Barn , was quite difficult to find."
A sign would have been helpful at top of the lane. It was very comfortable and spacious nicely decorated. Very well equipped and warm. A bit more attention to cleaning needed. Lampshade in bedroom full of insects , oven door and some kitchen cupboard door handles a bit sticky and grubby , but overall lovely and would stay again.
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"A really lovely cottage, nice and quiet and very comfortable with plenty of room."
A few niggles: A good 20+ minutes walk from Salcombe facilities Quite dirty container in main bathroom Recycling and waste instructions not very clear Curtains of wrong sizes in 2nd bedroom which we corrected
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"Nice home from home - plenty of space indoors and outdoors - dog friendly and ..."
Nice home from home - plenty of space indoors and outdoors - dog friendly and not to far from town (short way up the hill at the end of Batson Creek) - great service as always from the Sykes Salcombe Team
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"We enjoyed our stay at Orchard Barn pleased to say the enclosed back area was as detailed and enabled us to let our dog out without worrying."
If I was to offer any criticism it would be that a lot of the cupboards were overcrowded and the glasses and cups etc had hairline cracks in them .As there is a hefty damage indemnity this is a concern.But on the flip side the cottage offered everything we could want .
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"A very comfortable and relaxed place to stay with everything we needed."
I have already recommended it to a friend with a dog.
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"It's a fantastic location and we had a fabulous 10 days."
Views from the garden were great and we used that space a lot for reading, eating and relaxing. The cottage is so well equipped in some ways but the beds really let it down. The sheets supplied are too small, mattress topper in second bedroom badly stained, this bed is also ridiculously creaky! In the ensuite room the mattress is bigger than the bed base, meaning it lacks appropriate support and structure. We were all looking forward to sleeping in our own beds again. Some basic instructions for the TV and oven/ microwave would be good, an unsorted drawer full of manuals is of limited use as some related to previous appliances. Finally we would have liked a second set of keys to make it easier when not all the party went out.
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"Orchard Barn is a home from home, it has everything you need."
From reading previous reviews it was as expected, a little tired and run down. Our mattress was too big for the bed, the sheets didn't fit. The carpets are a little worn and grubby but the property allows for animals so it's almost expected. A good deep clean wouldn't go a miss. The layout is great with a lovely kitchen and lounge onto a courtyard area. Walk into Salcombe is about 15 / 20 minutes along the beautiful creek, you need to be semi fit to walk back up the hill ! The lady next door is lovely. Would we stay again, yes.
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"Excellent holiday thanks."
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"I had an issue with the shower in the main bathroom and the guy came to fix within an hour."
Brilliant service.
Many thanks for leaving us your feedback. We were really pleased to read that our Salcombe office were able to assist with your issue promptly and we very much look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
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"I think the cottage could do with some maintenance and diy as little run down garden needs good weeding and interior could do with up dating also was not not the cleanest when we arrived."
Having said that we had a lovely holiday in Salcombe and would use sykes cottages again.
Many thanks for leaving us your feedback. We were really pleased to read that you had an enjoyable holiday here in Salcombe. We have passed on your comments concerning the presentation of the property to the owners. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner
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"The good- location and plenty of hot water."
The bad - property dated and grubby. Not sure what the extra COVID cleaning time was used for but it certainly wasn’t cleaning.
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"We had to change the shower curtain as the one already there was dirty and had seen better days There was a leak above the front door so the step was wet all the time ."
Could do with another front door key as only one supplied .
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"A gorgeous barn in an idilic location ."
Pretty little hamlet on the creek and only a 20minute walk to Salcombe. Beautiful surrounding walks. Ideal if you have a dog. If I had one or two criticisms , maybe the garden could do with attending to and why have all the radiators on in May. Would still recommend this as a place to stay .
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"Well equipped comfortable cottage in a great location."
If it could be improved in any way, it would benefit from a little TLC both inside and out.
Many thanks for your kind review in respect of Orchard Barn. We were so pleased to hear that you loved the location of this well equipped and comfortable cottage. Your feedback regarding the overall presentation of the accommodation has been forwarded to the owners. We hope to welcome you back to the Salcombe area very soon. Property Owner
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"The most amazing place we have ever stayed, so comfortable and well appointed."
We were so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Orchard Barn at Batson, near Salcombe. It is fantastic to hear that this property is the most amazing place you've ever stayed. Thanks for taking the time to leave your review, we hope to welcome you back again soon! Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage, spacious, great location, peaceful house, with lovely big kitchen."
Would happily stay there again.
Thank you for your kind review of your stay at Orchard Barn, Lower Batson, Salcombe. We were so pleased to read that you had an enjoyable holiday and would happily stay at this property again. We look forward to welcoming you back to this beautiful area very soon. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage and location but needs some work done to the drains and general ..."
Lovely cottage and location but needs some work done to the drains and general maintenance for the windows and doors (painting)
Many thanks for your review of Orchard Barn, Batson, in Salcombe. We were grateful for your feedback regarding the property and have passed on your comments to the owner for their information. We do hope you had an enjoyable stay and look forward to welcoming you back to Salcombe soon. Property Owner
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"I suppose house was as stated, but looking quite tired."
Can one be picky about rental accommodation if they have a dog. I think so. - I wouldn't expect to see weeds and fungus growing in the lounge. - The drain in the downstairs toilet stank - There were food stains on the bench seat in the kitchen and ring marks on the worktop. - The whole place needed a good clean!
Many thanks for your recent feedback although I am very disappointed that the property was not presented to a satisfactory standard for your holiday.
Clearly all accommodation - pet friendly or not - should be cleaned and set up appropriately for each visit and we work hard with owners and their nominated housekeepers to ensure high standards are maintained at all times. We will investigate the issues raised and liaise with the parties concerned as a matter of urgency but please accept my apologies in the meantime.
In conclusion please contact me directly at any time if you wish to discuss this or any other matter further.
Regards
AJ Property Owner -
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Thank you for leaving your positive comment in respect of our service. We do hope you had an enjoyable stay at Orchard Barn in Salcombe. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
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"Enjoyed the stay and would stay again clean and homely"
Many thanks for your review in respect of your recent stay at Orchard Barn, Batson, near Salcombe. We were delighted to read how much you enjoyed your stay at the property and look forward to welcoming you back to this lovely area very soon! Property Owner
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"Great space to have."
Lovely views from the bedrooms and kitchen. And very clean with lots of useful cooking kit in the kitchen to make it home from home. The walk to Salcombe is very, very easy, flat and about a mile - maybe bring scooters for younger family members to make the walk whizz by.
Many thanks for your kind review in respect of Orchard Barn in Batson near Salcombe. We were pleased to read your comments and do hope to welcome you back to this lovely area very soon. Property Owner
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"Very spacious accomodation."
Big kitchen with large table and chairs. Very big lounge Great position for walking and enjoying Batson Creek. Nice garden that is a sun trap. Good parking. We have returned year after year. Ideal location for a super family holiday.
Thank you for your kind review of your stay at Orchard Barn in Batson near Salcombe. It is always lovely to hear from returning guests and we were so pleased to hear that you had another wonderful family holiday at this property! It is lovely to hear that you enjoyed the area, especially the location of the house near Batson creek and the property’s courtyard garden. We look forward to welcoming you back next year! Property Owner
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"Nice property but not very clean!"
On arrival first impression was doormat hadnt been hoovered. Case was covered in white animal hair after lying on bedroom floor and cushions on settee were covered in brown cat(??) hairs. Also empty boxes left out in kitchen. Kitchen and bathroom were clean.
With reference to your recent feedback may I firstly say how sorry I am that this property was not satisfactorily cleaned and presented for your arrival. As you will appreciate we work very hard with our owners and their nominated housekeepers to ensure all holiday properties are clean and tidy for the arrival of guests. It would seem in this instance that whilst some aspects were properly attended to more work was needed to remove pet hairs etc. We will pass on your feedback to the housekeeper in a bid to avoid repetition of these issues in the future. If you would like to discuss these points further please do not hesitate to contact me directly at any time. Property Owner
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"Excellent"
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"Great accommodation."
Able to sit on the patio in the morning sun for breakfast & for a drink in the evening sun.
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"A really lovely place to stay"
This property is part of the Coast & Country Cottages collection.
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Summary
- Three bedrooms: 1x King-sized bed and en suite shower room with shower, w.c., handbasin and shaver point
- 1x King-size bed
- 1x Single
- Family bathroom with bath, shower, handbasin, w.c., and shaver point
- Separate cloakroom with w.c., and handbasin
- Kitchen
- Lounge.
- Oil central heating
- Fridge/ Freezer, washing machine, oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, kettle
- TV, DVD
- Wifi available
- Rear courtyard with patio furniture
- Parking for up to 3 cars
- Bed linen and bath towels supplied
- Feather bedding throughout the property, unfortunately there is no alternative bedding available
- Strictly No Smoking New for 2024 The owner has replaced all of the Sofas and chairs in the lounge along with the lounge carpet
- They have also replaced the 2 King size beds
The property
Nestled in a peaceful location, yet within a 15 minute scenic walk of Salcombe’s shops, restaurants and quayside, sits Orchard Barn.
A fabulous holiday home, close to the head of Batson Creek, the property provides comfortable accommodation for a couple or family. Stroll in to town and enjoy crabbing on the quayside with the children, or why not catch the foot passenger ferry across to the sandy beaches of East Portlemouth, for a day soaking up the sunshine and paddling in the clear waters.
With miles of South West Coast Path just waiting to be explored, the area is perfect for walkers too.
Orchard Barn accommodates up to five people in three bedrooms – a master en suite double bedroom, a second double room and a single room.
The property also has a family bathroom and separate cloakroom.
The property has a very comfortably furnished living accommodation as well.
The lounge has two sofas, a flatscreen TV and DVD player, plus an open fire – perfect for cosy evenings in.
There is also a door leading out to the rear courtyard, with patio furniture.
Ideal for al fresco dining in the summer, this is a wonderful spot for soaking up the South Devon sunshine!
The traditional cottage kitchen is a very spacious room with a dining table and chairs.
There is also parking for up to three cars or boats.
If you are looking for a peaceful retreat within easy reach of Salcombe’s amenities, this could be the perfect accommodation.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
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.
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Telephone available for incoming and local calls only.
Feather bedding throughout the property, unfortunately there is no alternative bedding available
Strictly No Smoking
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas