Shaldon Vacation cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, golf and walking

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  • Cottage
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach/lakeside relaxation
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

Dolphin Cottage is a tiny, thatched, 17th Century, cob cottage, in the picturesque village of Shaldon.

It is in a quiet square, one minute's walk from the beach. There's a second beach which is about ten minute's walk away through the smugglers' tunnel!

Most of Shaldon village is flat and level, with easy access to the beach and shops. There are two steps down into the cottage and two other small steps inside. There are excellent shops providing most of what you need. There are plenty of pubs and cafes too, and a chip shop.

Downstairs there is a sitting room with sofa bed, and arm chairs, television with DVD player, and a living flame electric fire. The kitchen is well equipped. There is a washing machine and a dishwasher and a microwave.

The attractively tiled bathroom is also downstairs, and has a toilet, washbasin and bath.

There's a small sun lounge with reclining chairs, a washing line and toys for use on the beach.

Outside, the small enclosed courtyard is a lovely place to sit on the garden chairs and enjoy the fresh air. There is a small flowerbed with fuchsias, roses and clematis in it. As there is no passing traffic, it's a very peaceful spot. There is an outside toilet - useful if your feet are covered in sand!

Upstairs, the twin bedroom is reached by walking through the double bedroom. This makes it very suitable for families with children, but perhaps not so good for groups of adults. There is a washbasin in the twin room, and a cot.

Bed linen and towels can be provided for you at extra cost. Please email the owner of the cottage for details.

We try to provide everything you need for a comfortable and happy holiday.

Shaldon beaches are excellent for families. Swimming is safe as long as you take notice of the tides. A tide table is provided in the cottage, and it is not safe to swim while the tide is going out. When it is coming in though, it is exciting to swim from the ferry to the jetty with the tide, then get out, walk along the beach, and swim down again. It's called beach running! At low tide there are sand banks with masses of shellfish and small fishes - "The Salty". Again you need to plan according to the tides.

The ferry takes you to Teignmouth, where there are all the facilities of a small town, including largish supermarkets. There are more beaches, and a pier with amusements on it. From here there are boat trips, and you can hire boats or take part in water sports. The children's play area on the sea front is excellent.

The trains from Teignmouth are really good. You can go to Exeter - a spectacular ride along the coast - and the Central Station brings you right into the heart of the city. You can go up river to Newton Abbot and Totnes.

The buses too are frequent and reliable. In fact the public transport is so good that we like to park our car and forget about it for the week.

Of course there are lots of lovely walks too, up river, along the coast paths and round the village.

Shaldon is full of tiny narrow streets, little alleyways and colourful cottages. In Spring and Autumn parking is easy as the double yellow lines are seasonal. However in the summer parking can be tricky, so we will provide you with suggestions of the best places to use.

We hope you would like to come and stay at Dolphin Cottage. If there is anything else you would like to know, please do get in touch.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • DVD player

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($126.24) £100.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

About the owner

Helen B.
Calendar last updated:
26 Mar 2024

Years listed:
9

Based in:
United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews

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David L
United Kingdom

Lovely fully equiped cottage
Oct 2022

Excellent location just 2 minutes from the beach, and close to cafes and pubs and the ferry to Teignmouth. Fully enjoyed our stay and will visit again.

20 Nov 2022

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Journey46062997481

Amazing holiday
Apr 2022

We love Shaldon and we love Dolphin Cottage. A beautiful cottage set a stone's throw from a family friendly beach, perfect for our young family. The property was wonderfully clean and maintaine… More 

30 Apr 2022

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Response from the owner
Thankyou very much for your lovely review of Dolphin Cottage! We are so pleased you had a wonderful stay and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Best Wishes, Helen and Sarah

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AtoZ101

Lovely stay
Jul 2021

Dolphin cottage is full of old world charm and character. Well equipped and spotlessly clean. We really appreciated the sunny courtyard space which made for a relaxing stay. Great village locati… More 

20 Jul 2021

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Response from the owner
I'm so glad you enjoyed your holiday. I hope we will have the pleasure of welcoming you again before too long.

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kpmckinney
London, United Kingdom

Quaint cottage in perfect location!
Jun 2021

We loved our stay at Dolphin Cottage with our one and two year old children. House was very well set up for families with toys, plastic plates/cups, beach toys, and even a training potty for our two y… More 

9 Jun 2021

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Response from the owner
I'm so glad that you enjoyed your holiday and that you liked the cottage. We look forward to welcoming you again. Best wishes, Helen

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

62DG
United Kingdom

Lovely cottage in Shaldon
May 2021

First visit for us back to Shaldon following covid pandemic. Cottage owner doing everything to try and keep everyone safe with additional measures (a list of which was sent to us prior to arrival) plu… More 

8 May 2021

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Response from the owner
Thankyou for this lovely review, which I have only just seen. We used to be told when reviews were sent, but they seem to have stopped doing that now! Anyway, I'm very glad you enjoyed yourselves, with best wishes, Helen

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FAQs

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How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

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How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Helen (the owner) a message.

If Helen (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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