Elphinstone

Absolutely beautiful, the house is even better than in the photos , The beds are super comfortable, the view of river delightful , We was unlucky with the weather but it did not ruin our week , We will most like book this house again , With all the different levels the steps could be a issue for those less mobile, My only negative comment is that there is only one TV , With the different age range an extra TV in one of the bedrooms would of been a God send , There are numerous games and jigsaw,s to keep people occupied.

It’s a beautiful house in a very beautiful part of Devon

The house is wonderful.

We all found it comfortable. The only things we would comment about are that the loo rolls were cheap and that we needed more tea towels. I think the kitchen crockery needs sorting out as very mixed up in cupboards. Apart from these minor issues we had a fantastic family holiday. Thankyou from the Locke family x

Stunning property in a stunning setting.

We were blessed with a fantastic weeks weather so actually spent most of the time outside just soaking up the views and watching the boats go by. Exactly the relaxing holiday we'd hoped for. As for the property itself, it was prepared to a very high standard with everything you could want being available and a very nice welcome basket. Beds and sofas were all very comfortable and all the rooms lovely and spacious. Having the shop and pub (great food) all within a flat(ish) walk was a real bonus. All in all one of our best holidays. Thank you.

A really beautiful property and we had a nice stay.

However, I was with my toddler and older parents and the amount of steps both down and in the property was incredibly limiting and difficult to navigate. Also, considering the price of the property, things like the oven were in a disgusting state and had obviously not been cleaned or serviced in quite a long time. However the main downstairs area was lovely and we loved the balcony area. It seems like a wonderful house but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this for young families or elderly parents.

We had the most wonderful weekend at Elphinstone - what a treat to stay in such a beautiful family home.

The house itself is built and decorated beautifully, and it was lovely to be somewhere where so much thought had gone into the furnishings and decoration. We loved eating our meals in the dining room in particular with that fabulous view. The children loved the nursery bedroom (which couldn’t have worked better) and the rest of us were very comfortable. I particularly enjoyed cooking listening to CDs on the wonderful sound system. This house exceeded all our expectations and we would love to come back to this special place and house.

Elphinstone exceeded our expectations.

What a lovely home in a beautiful location. Pebbles, the management agents, were helpful and efficient

Our weekend stay was so lovely, to celebrate a big birthday.

What an amazing house, with spectacular views! Everything you could need for a relaxing stay A few little things to point out.....the dishwasher didn't work...after we'd fully loaded it after a meal for 6. No water was coming into it. I phoned Pebbles the next day, and very promptly, a maintenance man came out. He was unable to fix it, as a specialist engineer was required. This was a shame, as having a working dishwasher would have been so beneficial. Pebbles did what they could, though. The heating didn't work in the very top bedroom, so the maintenance man left us 2 small oil filled radiators. The towel rail in that bathroom also didn't work. In the master bedroom there is a small wooden chair, by the window with the net curtain. One of the back support is snapped and quite sharp. This was in that condition when we arrived. Embarrassingly, the fire alarm was set off by cake candles (sorry!). No damage to property, just cake candles. We silenced the alarms. A rep from Pebbles rang to check we were ok, but unfortunately, about 5 minutes later, the fire brigade arrived. One of their team noted that this was his 5th visit to the house. It was thought, by the firemen, that Pebbles could in future, contact the fire alarm company and let them know if the fire brigade need to be called out or not, to save on resources. Great weather, and a very comfy home. Thank you

A lovely property which is more like a home from home rather than just a holiday let.

This is the 2nd time we have visited the Elphinstone property this year and cannot fault the place.

I did contact Sykes Cottages direct to report the kitchen tap, which was very, very loose, but they informed me that they knew about it and was ok to use. Otherwise, the place is a perfect place to stay and visit surrounding areas.

Having stayed at Elphinstone pre Covid, we thought that it could do with a little tlc.

Nothing major just thought it was looking a little tired. Well equipped, Brilliant bbq. Stunning location There was a problem with the Fire Alarm, better instructions on the kitchen notice board would be an advantage took us about 20 mins to locate, in a cupboard marked electrics do not touch! It brought the neighbours in. Opinion of 7 people who stayed.

Our second visit to Elphinstone.

We loved it! Thank you.

This is our third stay.

It is a beautiful, luxurious house in an amazing location.

An absolutely stunning property in a fantastic location and the booking and communication easy and very professional

A superb house in a lovely location.

What a special place this is!

Even though it looks incredible on the photos, it is even bigger and better in person. Totally magical. They were so many special touches for my little boy like the giant chalk board, playroom and toys. I just loved it and, as a family, we will always treasure the memories we made there. Thank you to the lovely owners.

Wonderful house in wonderful location

Elphinstone was an amazing property to stay in.

Clearly the owners have put in a lot of thought and care into ensuring that visitors were comfortable and cared for - from decor, cleanliness, maintenance, beauty, comfort and the best of service. We look forward to returning there again and have already recommended the property to our friends.

A beautiful house in a beautiful location.

We loved watching the boats and especially the regatta. It’s an ideal location if you just want to walk across to Noss Mayo or pop out in the car to local beaches or Plymouth.

An amazing property!

So comfortable in every way, had a fabulous weekend with family ranging from 20 months to 90 years old! Nobody could believe how comfortable those beds are, mum (the 90 year old) said it was like lying in a cloud, with the windows open and the view to the river she was in heaven! 4 generations celebrating a 70th birthday, just perfect.

Excellent Property & Location with stunning views.

We felt we were sharing someone’s home and not just a rental property We enjoyed a variety of walks and use of the local ferry. We were able to relax in the tranquil surroundings. We would consider renting this property again, subject to affordability. Brian

This is a really wonderful house It is so well designed and beautifully furnished and decorated.

The paintings and ornaments made it feel like a welcoming home. The setting is so peaceful and really exceptional.

We found the house to be perfect for our adult family.

It was immaculate and extremely well appointed. We would certainly recommend for large friends/gatherings. Thnk you1

What a fantastic place!

Beautiful surroundings and a lovely house which was clean, luxurious and very well looked after. Everything had been thought of and we needed nothing. There was an excellent guest folder which answered any questions we had and the kids absolutely loved their bedroom (or penthouse suite as we called it)!

What an absolute treat to stay in not only a stunning property, but also in a stunning position.

Going to save up so we can return when the wisteria is in full bloom. Had a fantastic week. Thank you so much for sharing X

It’s our third time staying there & we love it!

We will be back.

Beautiful house with amazing views

We really enjoyed our holiday in this property.

The house is beautifully and luxuriously furnished. The kitchen has everything for even the most serious cook. Plenty of comfortable sofas to sink in and enjoy the wonderful views to Newton Creek and the Yealm. The position of the house is exquisite with views from all the rooms and a wonderful veranda. Only, very minor thing, to be improved is the size and quality of bath towels provided which seem to be at odds with the luxurious comfort of everything else in that house!

The house was so luxurious with every comfort accounted for.

Beautiful view, amazing place. Would love to return.

I little too many stuffed animals for this veggie, RSPCA/RSPB supporting animal lover.

However, a lovely setting and all mod cons. I too much furniture and side tables.

The house and location are amazing.

Even more amazing than the photos. Exceptional comfort and luxury. Possibly the best place we've ever stayed. We loved every minute.

is a comfortable, luxurious and beautiful holiday home.

The views of Newton Creek and the River Yealm are outstanding. The house was spotlessly clean and the welcome hamper, including scones and Devon clotted cream, was a lovely touch. Elphinstone is situated in a peaceful area and although we weren't blessed with the best weather the views from inside were spectacular and we managed to sit out on the terrace on some days. We also enjoyed some walks from the property into the surrounding countryside and we'd highly recommend the Ship Inn in Moss Mayo - fantastic food and customer service. A great holiday and we are planning a return!

Fabulous house and fabulous view of the river

Four couples holidaying together were all very impressed with the high standard of the accommodation and the views of Newton Creek and the River Yealm from the house and patio.

We would like to visit this property again next year to further explore the surrounding area.

This house is amazing for family gatherings and the location was wonderful, for a relaxing week.

Beautiful house, immaculate, all mod cons, wanted for nothing, fantastic location!