Harbour Lights

A lovely comfortable house with lots of outdoor space.

Great House, extremely comfortable and warm.

This was our second time and just as good as the first. Very clean and amenities great. Spent lovely afternoons in the conservatory enjoying the son and evenings in the main living room. The welcome pack with all of the lovely treats was a very nice and welcome touch. Walking distance to Cocking and the Harbours in both Torquay and Paignton. Thank you.

The property was perfect for all our needs.

We were a 3 generation, x3 family group and had all the space we needed. Location was excellent and the arrival welcome box generous and gave delight. The kitchen was wonderfully equipped and had everything we needed for 2 small children. Garden was safe and easily accessed for little ones. Beds very comfortable and house was spotless and comfortable. We were delighted with our stay.

We really enjoyed the house everything was just perfect thankyou.

Just one small thing with the weather being hot it would of been nice to have had a couple of sun loungers in the garden.

It’s a beautiful house with stunning views.

It’s reasonably well equipped and has plenty of comfortable seating indoors for a large family. The beds are all very comfortable and the house was clean and tidy when we arrived. The welcome pack was the best we’ve ever had in decades of renting holiday lets. What lets the place down is basic maintenance. The steep stone stairs to the lower floor are hazardous and we could not use that floor as planned for our elderly parents. The advert is not clear that use of this floor involves a descent down stone stairs with a piece of loose carpet over the top stair. That floor seems not to have been used for a long time as it smelt musty. The shower tray is extremely slippy and needs a non-slip mat. Because our disabled parents could not use this floor, we had to give them the twin en-suite so that they would at least have their own bathroom. They usually sleep together in a King size bed and so we worried all week that they would fall from the single beds. Upstairs, the main bathroom shower hose is broken and needs replacing. The most disappointing element was the gardens. They have not been maintained at all and there is no comfortable seating - a picnic bench and a rusty metal patio set are not suitable for a large family to relax. There was also no means for outdoor cooking. For those reasons, we did not use the gardens at all. The upstairs roof garden was dirty and full of soil from the gutters. Once again, this could not be used.

The house looked beautiful in the photos, and even more beautiful when we saw the real thing!

Every room is beautifully decorated and furnished so there was no squabbling over who had the best bedroom, they are all gorgeous! Tempting as it was to remain in the house and gardens, it is a short walk to Torquay or a longer but absolutely wonderful walk, mostly along the coast path, to Paignton and a little further to Goodrington beach, where there is so much to amuse the children. We had a fabulous week.

The host provided a very thoughtful welcome surprise of wine, flowers, chocolate and nibbles.

The house was great and with a large family friendly layout and separate self contained annexe, our party had space to relax and enjoy a happy Easter in 2024. Notwithstanding previous comments on the driveway being steep, we found it incredibly challenging to navigate in and out even for small and medium sized cars , but, overall we had a very enjoyable stay.

We have had a fantastic Christmas stay.

The house is very comfortable and of a high standard. We cooked in the very well equipped kitchen over the Christmas period and had everything we needed. When we arrived the house was decorated with two lovely Christmas trees and decorations giving it a wow factor. It is a fantastic house, ideally situated for walking into Torquay and Paignton. Thankyou also for the very welcoming hamper of goodies. We are a family of 8 and we have had a superb time at your property.

We had a wonderful holiday at Harbour Lights.

The house was spacious, allowing six adults to enjoy time together and peaceful moments apart. The house is very well equipped and comfortable. Although the information said the drive was steep, we hadn't anticipated quite how steep it was! The only drawback for us was the lack of anywhere to dry washing outside and nothing to sit on outside other than the picnic table. A few simple deckchairs would have been great given we were fortunate enough to have a heatwave. Other than that it was great. Thank you

Lovely property, loads of space so a multi generational family were not under each others feet.

The views are spectacular.

A lovely property, generally well-equipped and with plenty of space.

Harbour Lights is certainly one of the most impressive properties we’ve hired via Sykes. We were very comfortable there. We hardly used the car as there are some lovely walks nearby, and it’s handy for the station too. We were a bit disappointed to be told on the confirmation that check in was from 15:00pm on the day of arrival, only to find when we arrived the cleaners were still there who told us there had been a mistake and it should have said from 16:00. Also a washing line or some airers would be useful if you don’t want to use the tumble dryer. But all in all, we had a great holiday there and we’d definitely consider coming again.

Nothing detrimental to a short stay but would redesign the kitchen layout if we lived there!

! We were two families with small children, one from the USA, and everyone was extremely impressed by the location and the property. It contributed to a wonderful holiday.

This was a really nice large family home which is kept to a very high standard.

We really enjoyed our holiday there and would go back again.

An amazing property.

The only thing I would suggest ( and I am being picky) is that stairs to lower bedroom should have handrail on the left. Matt was fantastic. He delivered logs within an hour!

We enjoyed our stay.

The house was clean and spacious. Decorated in a good taste. Good view from the windows as the house is high up on the hill. you can see the sea, which is about 5 minutes walk away. we could not see the owner due to the Covid situation, but he was helpful on the phone. Luckily the weather was good all week and we could see most of the places nearby. The welcome pack information provided by the owner was very informative. Wifi was good. The house was in the middle of the residential area, and very quiet. This location was a good thing for us, but some people might think it is inconvenient because the restaurants and shops are not quite very near.

We booked this last minute and what a great decision it was.

The house is stunning and in a great location. All the rooms are furnished to a high standard and look great. We especially loved the conservatory! There was 6 adults and 2 children staying at the house and we never felt like we were under each others feet. Matt had emailed us a information pack before our arrival and it was really helpful. We would stop here again without a doubt.

An excellent property with very helpful owner.

highly recommended

Really enjoyed our stay here.

Great location for the town but nice and quiet with great views from the bedrooms due to its elevated position. The house is as good as it looks in the pictures, furnished to a high standard and very comfortable. There is a separate flat on the lower ground floor with a double bedroom, kitchen / diner and shower room, ideal for our grown up kids to chill at night. We particularly liked the two sitting rooms and conservatory giving options for relaxing and quiet if you wanted. The drive is quite steep in places but flattens off to enter the house. This did not cause us any problems and is a fair exchange for the great views. The host Matt was very friendly and responsive to messages. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend to others.

The accommodation was stunning and the location superb

Although this property was above our projected budget we booked as there was very little else available.

What a great decision it was!! From the moment you walk in the door you are met with pure luxury. Decoration is beautiful throughout. A very thoughtful welcome package of cream tea and prosecco was awaiting us! Every room was spotlessly clean and there was so much space, my family could have spent the week there without actually seeing each other!! (HaHa) Both kitchens were very well equipped, as were all the WC's. We didn't expect towels and sheets in this current climate but they were provided and like brand new! Beds were so comfy, as were the sofas in all living rooms. No expense has been spared here; outside seating at every level so always something in the sun if you didn't fancy the 10 minute walk to the beach. We really appreciated the children's toys and equipment; there was a great selection of board games and cook books, we were almost wishing for a rainy day to stay in and make use of them!! Amazing. 100% recommended. One point to be aware of is that - like any coastal area - it is quite hilly. This was not our first time using Sykes Cottage and again we have been able to rely on their quality of holiday accommodation.