Skerries

4.6★

10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

22 Customer Review(s)

Tim
June 2024

“Skerries is a wonderful house and was just the perfect venue for our 40th anniversary.”

A truly superb week with our dear friends ! I mean my feedback here to be only and entirely constructive. The property is presented to a high spec, comfortably furnished and is beautifully finished with a host of seaside pictures in every room. The beds are very comfortable but, and given the expense, I do think a Super King size bed would be more appropriate in the master bedroom, after all it’s a big enough room to easily lose an Alaskan King size. What fabulous views though ! The ...

A truly superb week with our dear friends ! I mean my feedback here to be only and entirely constructive. The property is presented to a high spec, comfortably furnished and is beautifully finished with a host of seaside pictures in every room. The beds are very comfortable but, and given the expense, I do think a Super King size bed would be more appropriate in the master bedroom, after all it’s a big enough room to easily lose an Alaskan King size. What fabulous views though ! The kitchen is comprehensively fitted out and very well stocked with loads of cups, glasses, plates and cutlery – makes such a difference when you can empty the dishwasher when you want to rather than need too. The hob has silly controls – obviously the choice of some techy bloke ! – but cupboard, fridge and freezer storage absolutely perfect for 10 guests – most probably specified and designed by a very thoughtful ‘her indoors’ ! I expected a coffee machine and only a cafetiere present, so was glad I brought along my own De’Longhi coffee machine as I just can’t live without a proper coffee. The bathrooms are well kitted-out and very pleased to find that showers were all off the main hot water system. We only watched tv for the footie but Netflix only available by subscription. The Sonos sound system works fine but the choice of music is very limited – access to Spotify would be good. Skerries is beautifully presented and a credit to its owners who have spared little expense in its finishings. There are Denby coffee cups in the kitchen and even Miele appliances in the utility. I dearly hope everyone will respect this property to the same degree as they would their own. Location superb ! The beautiful South Coast footpath is approx. 50mtrs from the front gate. The village shop and King’s Arms community pub is within a couple of minutes walk. Dartmouth about 5 miles. There’s just nothing not to like about this place. And ... we got 6 cars comfortably on the drive with the gate shut !! Sending a separate note to agent listing one or two things requiring a little maintenance.

- Tim, June 2024
Emma December 2023

“Great property.”

Ideal place to celebrate Christmas with a family Only issue was the heating - we couldn't get it right. It was either too hot or freezing cold. Not sure what we were doing wrong. Well equipped - except for the lack of sharp knives for cutting vegetables and meat. Host was superb, easy to contact, prompt in his responses. We left an item behind and the host was very helpful in returning it to us.

- Emma, December 2023
Barry September 2023

“Thanks for a lovely holiday, Skerries is a wonderful property & the perfect size for the 8 people in our part the views are brilliant, ( weather permitting).”

A few points to bring up regarding maintenance, the first being the tap in the kitchen is loose & makes it difficult to use & putting strain on the fittings that could fail. There were a few other points but mainly general wear and tear. Other than that we would highly recommend Skerries for a holiday.

- Barry, September 2023
Robert July 2023

“Very disappointed as there wasn’t any hot water for several days (4) until maintenance fixed it!”

This was not satisfactory with 3 grandchildren! We also had to buy new frying pans as the ones supplied were discussing and the oven needed a good clean too!

- Robert, July 2023
Jane April 2023

“We were very fortunate to be able to stay at Skerries commencing 21.”

4.23. It is clear that the owners respect the guests by providing such a fabulous place to stay. The property, appliances and furniture are all very good quality. It’s very spacious and such a very well equipped kitchen. It was cleaned to a high standard too. The views out to sea are spectacular. It is situated in easy reach to many beautiful beaches. The village pub provided a lovely anniversary/ 60th birthday lunch. I cannot recommend this property enough. We truly hope to return next year. Thank you.

- Jane, April 2023

So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Skerries so much. We would look forward to welcoming you back any time. Property Owner
David December 2022

“10 of us have just had a wonderful 5 day Christmas break at the Skerries.”

The house was clean and very comfortable and extremely well equipped . A large decorated Christmas tree was provided and other decorations distributed around the house. The views from the large windows are spectacular over farmland to the sea. A few minutes walk brings you to the local post office/general store and the very friendly and welcoming pub serving good food. I have no hesitation in recommending the Skerries and would love to return.

- David, December 2022

Delighted to hear you had a wonderful Christmas break at Skerries. We would be more than happy to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Nina November 2022

“A beautiful property in a stunning location.”

Amazing views and a perfect place for watching the sunrise. A very well kept and maintained property, with everything you could possibly need. Will definitely be returning. Thank you

- Nina, November 2022

Thank you for your comments Delighted to hear you enjoyed Skerries We very much look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
Julie September 2022

“Lovely area, very good local pub (great Sunday roast) and shop.”

Property is very beautiful, however for our stay at least, it was a case of style over substance as we found the house very uncomfortable. A formal complaint to Helpful Holidays is being prepared which will cover the points in detail, but a summary of dissatisfaction is as follows: House full of dead flies on arrival (at least 8 in kitchen area alone), vacuum cleaner on site left more fluff and debris than it picked up so not at all helpful in the clean up process (housekeeping needed to be called out upon arrival as not all the beds were made up as requested, so they helped vacuum up remainder of flies) House uncomfortably hot (despite turning all radiators off) No hot water in all of house except one bathroom for 5 nights out of our 7 night stay (it must be said facilities maintenance team communication very good). Attempts to rectify (putting on immersion heater) left our party temporarily without electricity. Our family have used Helpful Holidays for many years but sadly have seen quality and service decline year on year since becoming part of the Sykes Group.

- Julie, September 2022
Glenn July 2022

“Stunning house with everything my family needed.”

We felt very comfortable and had a great stay. Your management company responded quickly and efficiently to an issue with the master bedroom shower. We were confused with the bin situation as 1 of the bins was completely full of rubbish and the bottle also full . Perhaps you would clarify bin colours and collection dates as 1 is only collected fortnightly etc. Otherwise thanks for letting us use the house, amazing views, great facilities.

- Glenn, July 2022

Delighted to hear you had a great time at Skerries. The whole bin collection service is complicated. We will relook at the instructions and try to make them clearer. Property Owner
Nigel June 2022

“Accurately described so suited our requirements perfectly.”

Very well located and walking distance of the local shop and pub which are well worth supporting. The view is lovely and access to the coastal path excellent which is something we were looking for. Plenty of space for parking our 3 cars. Looking forward to booking again.

- Nigel, June 2022

Thank you for your excellent feedback. Great to hear of your support for the local pub and shop. Look forward to welcoming you back Property Owner
Celia May 2022

“We loved "Skerries" which was spacious, comfortable and clean.”

It was perfect for all ages from 2 years and over! The house had breathtaking views from nearly all the rooms and a great patio for eating outdoors. It was perfectly situated for daily trips to the fabulous beach at Blackpool Sands as well as trips further afield to Salcombe and Hope Cove which has a superb restaurant on the beach. Strete is only a short walk away from the house and we found the local people extremely friendly.

- Celia, May 2022

Many thanks for your fantastic feedback. Delighted to hear you had such a great time. Property Owner
Linda March 2022

“Skerries is a stunning property with amazing views.”

It is furnished to a very high standard and extremely well equipped for self catering. Another bonus is that it is only a five minute walk to the village pub and the post office that sells almost everything. Although the property details advise that there is space for 3 cars on the drive we were able to park all five of our cars.

- Linda, March 2022

Delighted to hear you had a great time. Property Owner
Aditi February 2022

“Had a lovely time at Skerries- a house with the best views ever, especially from the master bedroom, but also most of the other rooms.”

Once you get past the wow factor of the views - the house has everything you need, including 5 good-sized bathrooms and a very well- equipped modern kitchgen, with top-of-the range appliances, Dekton work surfaces and a steam oven alongside the conventional oven. Lovely clean and modern decor, comfortable sofas and lots of space for 7 people. The only negatives I can think of are -1.Lack of clear directions about the intricacies of recycling and refuse collection- the directions provided were very confusing- we put out the green bin on Tuesday only to find that nobody else in Strete had... 2. It is a bit difficult to turn into and out of the property, and park, due to it being directly off a busy road.

- Aditi, February 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We will relook at the instructions but believe they are as clear as they can be. We find there to be enough room to park 3 cars off the road and enough room to turn the cars round so you can drive forwards onto the road. We have not had other guests raise these kinds of issues before. Property Owner
Neil December 2021

“Excellent property & location though a few things would make it better : *Better quality and larger bath towels * Larger TV in kitchen / family room * Speaker or better music system * Working towel rail & underfloor heating working in main bedroom * We we’re very disappointed that the house was not decorated for Christmas on arrival as we had asked this when booking .”

Don’t expect to then have to decorate yourself with very dated decorations that were found for us. A hot tub would be an added bonus !!

- Neil, December 2021

Thank you for your comments. As regards the decorations we were unfortunately let down by our maintenance person. I understand she did find the decorations for you and helped you put them up. Apologies this wasn't done for your arrival. As regards the TV in the kitchen area we do intend to replace this with a larger model during 2022. The underfloor heating and towel rails do work they were just turned off on the control panel. Property Owner
Susan July 2021

“Skerries is a lovely property which is fitted out to a high standard .”

It has everything you could want for catering for yourselves with a large, modern kitchen /dining area. The location is stunning and just a short walk to the village pub! We stayed as a three generational family and the different living spaces meant there was room for everyone to have their own space. The only thing that would have improved the stay was air conditioning, but we were there over the hottest week of the year. I would not hesitate to recommend this property and hope to visit again .

- Susan, July 2021
Diane May 2021

“An amazing house with stunning 180 degree views.”

Able to travel to Dartmouth and Salcombe and the coast between, it makes an ideal base for touring and visiting many attractions.

- Diane, May 2021
Nicola August 2020

“Skerries is an amazing house with stunning views.”

It had everything we needed and more. The surrounding area was beautiful and a short drive to Blackpool Sands beach. The house was very clean and comfortable and decorated to a high standard throughout. if I had any queries they were dealt with quickly by the team at Sykes Cottages. We will definitely return!

- Nicola, August 2020
James September 2019

“Feedback about Skyes Cottages the organisation is good - everything went smoothly.”

Feedback about the house Skerries in Strete near Dartmouth is excellent. A lovely place to stay. Great views, plenty of space, clean house. Good kitchen, comfortable beds.

- James, September 2019
Janet May 2019

“This house has the most amazing views and the majority of it was refurbished to a very high standard with unexpected additions such as a Quooker tap!”

The two bathrooms downstairs do not live up to the high standard of the rest of the house, the lower ground shower would not stay up to get underneath, and the adults staying in these rooms opted to use the upstairs showers when available. In the lower room the bed had not been made up otherwise it would have been noted that the mattress was covered in biscuit crumbs. The small bath towels would not dry as the radiators were not on and labelled not to be switched on, these we draped in the bedrooms where the sun is. When we tried to hoover areas that were missed unfortunately the hoover was ineffective. The saucepans had the teflon scratched in all cases, which is unhygienic so were not used and the oven pan had not been cleaned, there were no other baking trays. There were no clear waste bags and we did feel that perhaps the house had not had the same clean and attention usually given by the Sykes cleaners. The house has many positives, the scones milk etc on arrival were very much appreciated and was a lovely touch. The house itself is in a fabulous position as we discovered staying at Landscombe last year, the views are amazing. We would very much like to consider returning to Skerries and feel the above areas could be very easily addressed and would very much like your comments. You may publish our comments if you wish but have not agreed in the box due to some negatives.

- Janet, May 2019
Jenny August 2018

“The house was just what we needed for a party of 10.”

The views and location was stunning and it catered for our every need. My only comment is, I wish you could bring a dog as the walks around the house were made for dog walking!

- Jenny, August 2018
M June 2018

“Super property!”

There were 8 of us and although there were plenty of dining chairs, we felt that there could be a few more chairs with the patio set. Also, the page about the bin collections was missing - we did make enquiries locally and got some of the rubbish removed on the correct day. These are just a couple of observations and did not detract from the holiday. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and we found everything else we wanted. Have booked with Helpful Holidays and would certainly do so again. Great time, many thanks, Meriel Ovens

- M, June 2018
Dawn April 2018

“The house is set on the top of a hill with wonderful panoramic views of the countryside and sea.”

It is an ideal location to relax and enjoy what Dartmouth and the surrounding area has to offer. The house easily catered for the 7 of us and had all the requirements you could think of - we were welcomed with scones, Cornish cream and jam which was very nice after along journey.

- Dawn, April 2018

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Summary

Three levels
Five bedrooms
Three first floor bedrooms: 1 x king size double with dressing room and bathroom with bath, two basins, separate shower WC), 1 x king size double with en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin, 1 x room with three singles with en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin
Two ground floor bedrooms: 1 x king size double, 1 x double with balcony
Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, basin
Kitchenette
Kitchen with dining area and doors to terrace
Sitting room with open fire and doors to terrace
Lower ground floor sitting room with doors to lower terrace
Lower ground floor shower room with shower, WC, basin.
Central heating, open fire with underfloor heating
Microwave, fridge, freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Blu-ray, DVD, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Off road parking for three cars
Enclosed garden
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

The property

Near the centre of Strete, a fabulous detached house, recently extended with flair to create a stylish, contemporary home with glorious long views over fields to the sea from most windows.

To the front, a south-facing decked terrace (table/chairs, brilliant for sundowners) with views.

Steps down from the terrace to private and beautifully landscaped, Mediterranean-style garden which wraps around the house on three sides.

The entire garden is enclosed.

Inside, terrifically light and spacious with huge windows for the stunning views.

Heart-of-house kitchen/dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors to the terrace, all smartly fitted and well-equipped (dishwasher, microwave, freezer, larder fridge, two electric ovens/induction hob) with TV/DVD and leather sofa.

Living room with sliding glazed doors to terrace, smart TV/DVD/Blu-ray and open fire.

From the kitchen, stairs down to additional large sitting room with comfortable seating and sliding doors to lower terrace and garden beyond; shower-room (suite).

Two ground-floor double bedrooms, one with 5' bed and the other with sliding doors to own balcony.

Bathroom (suite, shower over bath).

Small kitchenette (washing machine, tumble drier, electric hob, sink) and back door to drive.

Upstairs, three further bedrooms - a stunning large double (5' bed) with floor-to-ceiling windows and lovely views, dressing room and bathroom (suite, two washbasins, plus large separate shower); another double (5' bed) with huge windows and en suite shower-room (suite); and a room with 3' single beds and en suite shower-room (suite).

Damages Deposit £250.

A stunning family house with 180 degree coastal views in an enviable location, close to the village and Coast Path to Blackpool Sands. Strete: cliff-top village (good food pub, restaurant, PO/shop) ½ mile walk from a shingle beach.

Coast Path walk to secret cove (¾ mile).

Blackpool Sands (coarse sand, The Venus Café, Restaurant, Takeaway and Watersports), 1½ miles, and, a mile away, the magnificent crescent of Slapton Sands and Slapton Ley nature reserve (birdwatching, walks).

Dartmouth (restaurants, cinema, river trips, steam railway), 5 miles.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

STRETE

Dartmouth 4.8 miles

Strete is a village looking over Start Bay just south of Dartmouth. The hills and countryside that encircle the village to the west converge on the memorable coastline forming one of the most visually striking images in the South Hams. There is a post office and general store in the village along with a lovely church plus the well renowned Laughing Monk restaurant. There is a small community area where you can picnic and walk your dog with its wildlife section and notable views of Start Bay. A few short miles in either direction brings you to the magical crescent shaped family beach at Blackpool Sands and the three mile stretch of Slapton Sands. Dartmouth lies on the banks of the beautiful River Dart estuary in the popular and picturesque South Hams area of South Devon. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the coast, Dartmouth is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Devon.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Skerries is a wonderful house and was just the perfect venue for our 40th anniversary.”

“Great property.”

“Thanks for a lovely holiday, Skerries is a wonderful property & the perfect size for the 8 people in our part the views are brilliant, ( weather permitting).”

“Very disappointed as there wasn’t any hot water for several days (4) until maintenance fixed it!”

“We were very fortunate to be able to stay at Skerries commencing 21.”

“10 of us have just had a wonderful 5 day Christmas break at the Skerries.”

“A beautiful property in a stunning location.”

“Lovely area, very good local pub (great Sunday roast) and shop.”

“Stunning house with everything my family needed.”

“Accurately described so suited our requirements perfectly.”

“We loved "Skerries" which was spacious, comfortable and clean.”

“Skerries is a stunning property with amazing views.”

“Had a lovely time at Skerries- a house with the best views ever, especially from the master bedroom, but also most of the other rooms.”

“Skerries is a lovely property which is fitted out to a high standard .”

“An amazing house with stunning 180 degree views.”

“Skerries is an amazing house with stunning views.”

“Feedback about Skyes Cottages the organisation is good - everything went smoothly.”

“This house has the most amazing views and the majority of it was refurbished to a very high standard with unexpected additions such as a Quooker tap!”

“The house was just what we needed for a party of 10.”

“Super property!”

“The house is set on the top of a hill with wonderful panoramic views of the countryside and sea.”

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About the location

STRETE