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Driftwood Cottage Shaldon

Shaldon, Devon
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Spacious cottage for an idyllic seaside getaway
  • Loft-style dining area complemented by large skylight windows
  • Enjoy the sunny south-facing terrace and garden perfect for al fresco dining

Property code: OC-DRIFTC

Take a break and discover the picturesque village of Shaldon in Devon. This beautiful four-bedroom cottage, full of character, is set over three floors and is flooded by natural light to create a bright and airy atmosphere. With flexible sleeping arrangements, it is perfect for a group of friends or family looking to explore the South West. Enjoy days filled with exploration and explore some of Devon’s most beloved and historic sites, before coming home to a luxurious cottage with spacious living areas and a gorgeous south-facing garden.

Boasting two separate entrances, one on the ground floor and one on the upper level, the cottage offers plenty of space for relaxation. The ground floor entrance porch has plenty of storage for beach equipment and leads to a family bathroom and a super-king-size zip-and-link bedroom. On the first floor, a family bathroom and three spacious twin bedrooms await, two of which also have zip-and-link beds. Venture up a further set of stairs and be greeted by a light-filled loft-style dining room boasting a large dining table and plenty of seating. The kitchen has everything you need to cater for your stay. Spend your evenings curled up in the triple-aspect lounge complete with three sofas, a TV and plenty of traditional games. Step out of the dining room and onto the south-facing decked terrace with plenty of seating for al fresco dining.

Meander along the South West Coast Path for miles of breathtaking views, or head to the Templar Way tidal walk (7.5 miles) for a range of scenery including moorland, woodland and meadows. Ness Cove Beach is only 1 mile away, and you can access it through an original smugglers' tunnel. This secluded beach is nestled between the shelter of the cliffs and offers plenty of rock pools to explore. For animal enthusiasts, Shaldon Wildlife Trust is less than a mile away, perfect for watching the escapades of meerkats, squirrel monkeys and other endangered species.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 twin (zip-and-link beds that can be made up as a super-king-size on request), 3 twins
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 with shower cubicle and WC, 1 with bath, shower cubicle and WC
  • Electric oven, microwave, 5 ring induction hob, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, espresso coffee machine
  • Washing machine located in ground floor bathroom
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Open fire
  • Smart TV and DVD Player
  • Enclosed south-facing garden with decking, gravelled garden area and terrace
  • Private parking for 1 car. On road parking nearby for extra cars
  • Storage for beach equipment available on the entrance porch
  • Beach 1 mile, pub less than 0.5 miles, shop 1.5 miles
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Nicola Hindmarsh

This property is personally managed by Nicola.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 14 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lisa 2nd January 2025

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We stayed at Driftwood Cottage over Christmas and we were a party of 4 adults and 4 children. The property is so well equipped, with everything we needed and more. We were a few minutes walk away from the beach and the heart of the village where there are a small selection of shops, cafes pubs and restaurants. The passenger ferry runs between ShRead morealdon and Teignmouth throughout the daytime and the bust stop is just around the corner from the property which was handy for getting to Torquay and surrounding areas. I would definitely stay at Driftwood Cottage again as the property was comfortable with a fantastic location. Thank you to the owner for helping to make our holiday a great one. Hide

Reviewed by Frances 10th November 2024

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It appeared that the cottage has recently been renovated and refurbished as everything seemed new. The oven and microwave need a special type of brain to operate, but one of the party worked it out. The instructions (accessed via QR code) were only marginally helpful. Very comfortable beds and the living room was plenty big enough for all of us. Read more Absolutely loads of equipment in the kitchen so we never ran out of mugs and glasses. The shower rooms and bathroom were spotless and easy to operate. It was an easy 10 minutes walk to the beach and the London Inn pub which serves good food. The owner was quick to respond to my queries and she was very helpful. I would recommend this cottage 100%. Hide

Reviewed by D 12th October 2024

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Would definitely recommend this cottage, fabulous location and close to amenities.

Reviewed by Lorraine 21st September 2024

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Lovely house with lovely views and very convenient for Shaldon where everyone was very helpful & friendly.We really appreciated the decking with the most amazing sunsets-it was a good week!

Reviewed by Gloria 31st August 2024

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Wonderful house. Spread over 3 floors its ideal for families with grandparents who can use the bedroom and bathroom downstairs. The newly fitted kitchen is a dream. The brand new crockery and cutlery is an added bonus. Comfortable lounge with new sofas is perfect to sit in in the evening if its too chilly to sit out on the decking or the upper deckRead moreing . Really is the perfect family house for a holiday. 3 bathrooms all with showers and a bath in the family bathroom is ideal for bathing children. I would say this house is perfect and I cant think of anything that it needs to be improved Hide

Reviewed by S 17th August 2024

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Excellent location with easy walking distance to the shaldon estuary. A real suntrap of a garden which was lovely to spend time in on a night. The parking was difficult for us as we had two cars. The carport was good for the first one but it was a bit of a nightmare finding a space for the second one every day.

Reviewed by Eileen 27th July 2024

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Driftwood was a very well equipped holiday house. Our family, ages from 6 to 80, all enjoyed our time there. Shaldon is a lovely village, and the house is close to the centre, where there is a good village store, and great cafes and pubs. The beach is close by, and the ferry to Teignmouth.

Reviewed by Freda 14th April 2024

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We had a lovely week at Driftwood cottage it has all you need for a perfect stay. The position makes it in easy reach of many places to visit we loved the boat ride across to Teignmouth saved having to drive and park. Plenty of pubs and shops within walking distance and a great fish and chip shop down the road. Would recommend this cottage for a grRead moreeat stay in this part of Devon. Hide

Reviewed by John 8th October 2023

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Reviewed by Stuart 25th September 2023

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Reviewed by Claire 2nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Maureen 5th August 2023

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Reviewed by Dean 9th July 2023

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Reviewed by Mary 20th May 2023

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