Family-friendly holiday rentals in Salcombe

We had a wonderful stay at Bridesmere over New Year and it was just what we needed. Peaceful, beautiful area, lovely comfortable home from home. We appreciated the enclosed garden for our spaniel, the beautiful and spacious bedrooms and the living area which was large enough for all 7 of us, two families. WiFi was strong upstairs so no issue with all of us connected and the tv had all apps we needed to watch films with no buffering. There is a beautiful walk through the forest along the river just minutes from the house which leads to a very nice pub serving good food. As other reviews mention, the kids room smells a little musty/damp but this was not a huge issue and we opened the bathroom window after showering which helped. Kitchen well stocked but knives are a little blunt! Children loved the games barn and not having to bring bikes with us was really helpful and appreciated. Overall we couldn’t have asked for a nicer stay and we would definitely return. Thank you for having us.

Such a lovely place to stay! The house was beautifully clean & extremely well-equipped. The beds were super comfy & the hot tub was a huge bonus. Would definitely recommend - thanks Sarah for a wonderful stay.

Such a peaceful location and the highlight is the hot tub which is very private - great to relax in while watching the sunset or stargazing. The cottage is spacious, comfortable and well equipped with great facilities. We enjoyed a short local walk, a trip to Sandymouth beach (lovely cafe with great views) and visited Dartmoor. Would definitely stay again!

Brilliant house with stunning views and great amenities. Host was always quick to respond and very helpful with plenty of recommendations for local pubs and restaurants. Would highly recommend for any large groups or families looking for a long weekend away to switch off.

Absolutely stunning home in a stunning location. Fantastic for a large family of different ages. Will absolutely book again. Thank you!

We chose Sunspan to celebrate our friend’s birthday weekend. We were so impressed with the house and it’s layout, but mainly it’s location walking distance to the beach. Clear instructions from Rachel made our arrival easy. The house was just as the pictures, the location at the end of the cul de sac offered fabulous views of the fields and a fabulous sunrise. The lounge had more than enough sofas for all our group and the inside and outside tables did also. The kitchen was modern and well appointed. The bedrooms were spacious and well furnished. The house is close to the town of Bude which has all amenities.Port Isaac , Boscastle, Padstaw are all within comfortable driving distance. Overall we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sunspan, the weather was amazing, so we were able to use the outside space for drinks and meals. Perfect for our needs, would stay again

Beautiful in so many ways!! The views are outstanding and location is so peaceful. Lovely outside space with all you may need. Watching the outside countryside while in the hot tub was stunning. The hut had all you needed with the finishing touches. Well equipped kitchen and the bed was very comfy. Supermarket only 5 minutes drive and lovely local pubs. We weren’t greeted with the weather but still a lovely place to set the fire and enjoy the views, Highly recommend! Will definetly be returning! ❤️

Perfect place to stay, made very welcome, plenty of goodies, had to leave some! Spectacular views, especially from the hot tub. Sheila & Martin are the perfect hosts. Highly recommend. Wonderful apartment with everything you could possibly need for the 4 of us (3 humans & a 4 legged friend)

First of all i want to say how beautiful the cottage is, it is a lovely cottage to stay in like home from home, did not need anything, all there for you, really comfortable bed, the garden was inclosed and peaceful, the cottage was lovely and clean, and very cosy in the evenings, James & Isabel left us some local biscuits and milk, which was needed after nearly 5 and 1/2 traveling! lovely hot drink we were blessed with beautiful weather, visited Lyme Regis which was not too far away to travel, West Bay, Weymouth, Beer and Seaton did quite a bit Thank you for letting us share this beautiful cottage, would definitely stay there again Anna & James from Bedford

picture perfect little thatched cottage. very cosy with good central heating plus a gas fire. very clean, tidy inside and out. we had fabulous sunny dry weather so really enjoyed sitting in the garden. breakfast out front and supper round side patio. lovlie sunny garden. gated so we coukd leave our dog off lead x

We spend a week at Ringmore, but could have easily stayed several weeks due to the lovely atmosphere of the cottage, the village and the attractive surrounding. House and garden are beautiful. You can feel at home instantly. The house is bright and friendly and well equipped. The beautiful surrounding invites to stray around, walk to the beach, enjoy the landscape, walk the coastal path starting from the house at Ayrmer Cove, a small beach with amazing rocks. And have dinner at the Journeys End Inn with a very nice variety of food and of course ales. There are many more things to explore: lovely villages, churches, cathedrals, ports, gardens, museums, estuarys, Dartmoor, great coast ... The host Anna was very nice and gave us lots of information. Thanks a lot for staying at this special place and experiencing a wonderful atmosphere!

Absolutely stunning very pretty cottage, in a peaceful quiet location literally the sound of the birds was all to he heard… bliss! The cottage is spotless and luxurious from the decor to the bedding and towels every little detail was well taken care of. The cottage is attached to the main house and Philip greeted me on arrival making sure I had everything I needed and was very responsive on asking messages, but then left me alone and I didn’t see or hear anyone for the rest of my few days. Total relaxation sitting by the fire, few snacks very much enjoyed too :) thank you would love to return

Victoria’s place was a joy to rest and relax in. Plenty of space for our family of four. The two beaches nearby are lovely. As a host Victoria was quick to provide recommendations and responsive at all times.

Tradewinds is a lovely cottage to spend time exploring the area. Very helpful guide book with activities and eateries - we can highly recommend the French bistro. We ended up eating breakfast/brunch there every day. Evening dinner was superb. Rockfish was disappointing. If you want posh fish and chips fine but better food elsewhere tbh. The cottage was clean and well equipped if we had been wanting to cook for ourselves . Can’t recommend it highly enough. Not for those who can’t handle very steep stairs in the cottage as it’s on 4 levels !

Laura gave us a warm welcome and immediately provided us with recommendations for somewhere to get dinner. The Stables was spotlessly clean throughout and well equipped. The surroundings are stunning and it was great seeing the horses, chickens, cats and dogs. There was an enormous thunderstorm while we were there, which was great to watch while safely tucked inside. We found the place quite difficult to find, as all of the country lanes look the same and are not for the nervous driver! However, Laura’s instructions were accurate so would definitely recommend following them closely. We had a lovely stay and couldn’t fault anything!

We had a 5 day break at this cottage in October half term. We set out to find a cosy , clean, functional, convenient base to enjoy a walking holiday with our dogs . This property more than fore filled the brief. It is set up a hill only 50 yards from the main high street. Despite this the property was quiet but a huge positive is it allowed us to be in the town in seconds from leaving the front door . You have instant access to a co - op and several pubs and restaurants all within a five minute walk , it could not be easier. The town itself is charming, lovely walks on and around the coast line even a few boutique shops to keep us entertained. The accommodation itself was clean and full of charm we felt at home quickly. The shower was very powerful always a positive! A lot has been said re issues parking. This is a minor set back but we found a slot and yes there is a steep walk to the cottage but thereafter we did not need the car. I suggest you book its a great find.

Really a lovely and beautifully clean caravan, with towels and bedding and all the cleaning supplies etc so no need to bring too much from home. Stunning location you fall in love with straight away. Quiet in winter but you feel safe.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the pictures do not do this place justice, as it is much bigger than the pictures show. The annex was very clean and spotless. Ian & Katka (Hosts) were very proactive, friendly and welcoming and went the extra mile. The swimspa and hot tub are an absolute amazing feature of the property along with the balcony and views. We would highly recommend and would love to visit again.

We really enjoyed our stay at Thurlstone. The apartment was ideally located on the beach making it easy for easy beach fun for the kids. They went rockpooling, swimming and made sandcastles every day. We enjoyed the views of the sunset while having dinner and drinks on the balcony. The flat was bright and spacious. We felt safe and had a comfortable stay with everything that a family of five would need. Our host was responsive, accommodating and friendly. We would stay again in a heartbeat :)

A delightful stay in wonderful surroundings, views are sublime, home from home facilities, dog friendly property with lots of walks, well equipped kitchen although we didn't really cook as there are so many restaurants and bars to try! Julie ensured we had everything we needed and communicated well. look forward to a return visit when we have a bit more time to enjoy ourselves.

The 4th time we’ve stayed at Little Burston. The cottage has everything you need, is lovely and peaceful and private. Carol is a great host and responds promptly to any issues. A lovely stay as usual.

Had a fantastic stay at Pristhole which is very well located in the pretty village of Stokenham, close to two pubs and roughly halfway between Salcombe and Dartmouth. Iona is really friendly and welcomed us on arrival and showed us around the grounds which are extremely well kept and the apartment was very clean, comfortable and well equipped. As a family of four with two daughters (aged 8 & 7), it was all perfect and on our first night we enjoyed a really nice walk via Tor Cross to the Tower Inn in Slapton for dinner and subsequent trips to Salcombe, Paper Bird Island/Kingsbridge, Woodlands Theme Park, Dartmouth and the nearby Stokeley Cafe and Farm Shop; all of which were great. We might just have to break our long-standing rule of not going back to visit the same place by returning to stay in future in the hope of better weather.

Had a great stay. Very peaceful location near to the beach and facilities. Lovely walks nearby. Everything you need in the caravan. Nicely presented accommodation.

We had such a lovely time at Sunset View. After a little blip getting started (which was very quickly resolved), we quickly settled in and felt right at home in Emily's comfortable and well thought out caravan. Devon Cliffs is a huge site but the van is in a great position in a quiet cul de sac so you're not 'on top' of other people. Only a 5 minute walk to the leisure area and shop and we had a lovely sea view when the sun came out! We really loved it and will definitely be back.