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Elmbank

Combe Martin, Devon
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A stylish holiday home within walking distance of the beach
  • Light the BBQ and dine alfresco after exploring the North Devon coast
  • Perfectly located for easy access to the South West Coast path for some of the UK's prettiest scenic walks
Property code: 87619

Lovingly decorated to a high standard and located in the picturesque seaside village of Combe Martin, this cottage is the perfect retreat for family and friends.

This spacious property has been decorated to a high standard and would suit both family and friends. It is located near Combe Martin’s sheltered beach which is popular with paddleboarders, and kayakers, as well as those who enjoy spending a relaxing day rock pooling. Walking enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with the stunning South West Coast Path on the doorstep and Exmoor National Park just 5 miles away, with its moorland and woodland walking trails. Also less than 5 miles away is Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park, set in 28 acres of gardens. Visit the Watermouth Castle family theme park for a fun day out (3 miles), or have a go at coasteering in Watermouth Cove.

As you step into this charming holiday home, you will enter the hallway which leads you into the light and airy lounge. Here there are comfy sofas and a Smart TV where you can relax and watch a movie or two with your family and friends. The elegant kitchen/dining room has underfloor heating and is a great social space to enjoy cooking your favourite recipes. The kitchen is well-equipped with an electric range-style cooker with an electric hob, slimline dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, and a Tassimo coffee machine. The utility room houses the washing machine and a tumble dryer. There is also a shower room with WC on the ground floor. Heading upstairs, there are four bedrooms to choose from, a super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as twin beds on request), a king-size, a double (which has access to one side only), and a single. The beautiful family bathroom has a freestanding roll-top bath, separate shower and WC.

Outside, there is an enclosed garden at the front of the property with artificial grass, a stylish garden corner sofa, and a coffee table to sit with a coffee in the morning and plan your day of adventure. Or, dine outside on the lovely warm evenings using the charcoal BBQ. At the back of the property, there is parking for two cars.

  • 4 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as twin beds on request), 1 king-size, 1 double, and 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 ground-floor shower room with WC, and 1 upstairs bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower and WC, both with underfloor heating
  • Open plan kitchen/ diner with island and underfloor heating, double electric range cooker with 6 electric hobs, fridge/freezer, slimline dishwasher, microwave, Tassimo coffee machine
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Smart TV in the lounge and dining room
  • Enclosed garden with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Bookings as a party house will not be accepted
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Beach, pubs, restaurants and shops within walking distance
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Sarah Hardy

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Marisa 17th March 2024

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We had a lovely stay in Elmbank. 5 ladies walking the south west coast path were so happy with the lovely hot and powerful showers at the end of our walks. The lovely kitchen was perfect for us to gather round to eat and chat. Very nice touches of boxes of tissues and fluffy white towels in the bedrooms. An exceptional standard of cleanliness was nRead moreoted. A few of us have our own holiday homes and we agreed that was one of the best we have stayed in. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 29th December 2023

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We had a wonderful stay at Elmbank for New Year. The house was literally spotless and beautifully furnished. The kitchen was a great hub for board games and cooking up a roast on New Year's Day with music playing on the smart TV. The living room was suitably cosy for then taking in some evening TV. The heated floors are a real perk, particularly inRead more the main upstairs bathroom. Combe Martin itself was pretty quiet at this time of year, though probably different in summer months. We'd book again! Hide

Reviewed by Pippa 21st October 2023

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The house itself was really lovely. Such a great arrival with a welcome pack and the house was spotless. The kitchen was really well equipped with more utensils and pans than Id expect. The only downside is the very steep and narrow driveway up to the parking area which isnt easy to manoeuvre around in and then some very steep concrete steps down tRead moreo the house so not really suitable for people who are less steady or not confident in driving or parking. Hide

Reviewed by David 13th October 2023

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Reviewed by Joseph 9th October 2023

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Fabulous house in a great location to explore North Devon. All you need for a perfect stay.

Reviewed by Helen 23rd September 2023

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Wonderful stay in this beautiful house Would highly recommend. Definitely stay again if we are in the area.

Reviewed by Linda 9th September 2023

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Katheryne and Nick were the perfect hosts, we had a problem on the first night which was sorted immediately and a lovely gift as a apology, they have a lovely home no complaints at all.it was a bonus having 3 tvs seeing as there were 6 of us no fighting for what to watch on the evenings.and a big wow to the smeg cooker.

Reviewed by Jane 1st September 2023

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Lovely house. Very clean on arrival, spacious too. Nice lounge but we barely used it as the kitchen/diner was very comfortable and we sat there mostly. A previous review mentioned it was difficult to park behind the house, it is a fairly tight turn but even with an SUV we were able to manage. Easy walk to the beach and pubs and the shop for essentiRead moreals. Plenty to do in the area with lovely walks over the cliffs and beautiful coves to explore on the paddle boards and kayak. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 25th August 2023

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Amazing property. It was spotless throughout. Great location and the house had everything you needed. Would fully recommend.

Reviewed by Paul 18th August 2023

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Elmbank is in a fantastic location in the centre of Combe Martin. The house is equipped with quality appliances, crockery and pots & pans. The beds are really comfortable and the bedding is of a high quality.

Reviewed by Stewart 4th August 2023

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Elmbank was an excellent holiday base for our family. The location was perfect for exploring the area and it was great to be so close to the beach and town. The house was immaculately clean on arrival and was very well equipped for our stay. The information folder at the property was very useful. We would definitely recommend Elmbank and would loveRead more to return to it again ourselves one day. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 14th July 2023

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This cottage is exactly as pictured to be honest its actually better! The owners have thought of everything you could possibly need for a home away from home, in a beautiful location. Its less than 5 minutes to the beach and has ample parking for two vehicles. I cannot tell you how much we loved this house and the location. It was everything we wanRead moreted and more. Once again, thank you for such a wonderful stay, the welcome hamper was a wonderful touch. Book now, you wont be disappointed. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 30th June 2023

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A beautiful property that is extremely well equipped and clean. The location is literally less than 5 minutes walk from the beach, there are some huge rock pools there and several cafes, bars and shops right by the beach. We took two teenagers and they were never bored which is amazing!

Reviewed by Sarah 23rd June 2023

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Really lovely house, easy walking distance to the beach. Very clean and well maintained.

Reviewed by Louise 26th May 2023

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We stayed at Elmbank in May spring bank. A family of 2 adults and 4 children. The accommodation is high spec, very clean, comfortable and well presented. Out host was in contact and very helpful. Elmbank is just a 2 minutes walk down to the beach, perfect for kayaking and exploring the rocks. During our stay we enjoyed the community tradition "HuntRead moreing of The Earl of Rone" It was wonderful to see the procession march by our accommodation. Our family really enjoyed our stay 10/10 Hide

Reviewed by Gillian 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Claire 5th May 2023

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The house is absolutely perfect, great location, spotless, comfortable and so homely. We loved our stay and would love to go back. We could not fault the accommodation at all. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Reviewed by Maureen 17th February 2023

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This is a real home from home with everything you need, space ,comfort, and off-road parking. Everything you need.

Reviewed by James 22nd October 2022

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Fantastic holiday cottage! The owners could not have been more accommodating as we had asked if we could arrive a day later due to the kids being at school. The cottage provided everything you would need for a week away. The location was a good base for exploring this part of Devon. I would recommend to anyone who is looking to book a place around Read morethis area. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 9th September 2022

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A fantastic property, extremely well equipped and ideally located for access to all local facilities, beach and coast path. Kathryn, our host, couldn't have been more helpful.

Reviewed by susan 2nd September 2022

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Super house, everything you could want is there. High quality furniture and equipment .Very clean and homely.

Reviewed by Carol 26th August 2022

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Fabulously clean and comfortable house. The facilites are high quality and yet we felt at home. The touch with the chocolate and home made cake were most welcome. The owner kept in touch so we knew she was there if we needed her, but left us to enjoy the house and our holiday. Would highly recommend a stay at Elmbank.

Reviewed by Simon 19th August 2022

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A wonderfully updated cottage with top quality furnishing and fittings, plenty of space for six around the dining table and also in the lounge. A very useful utility area for cleaning and storing things after a day at the beach. The beds were very comfortable. The host is very friendly and lives near by so any issues could be sorted quickly, althouRead moregh we didnt have any. The welcome cake was delicious. The cottage is a five minute walk from the beach where you will find two pubs and some cafes. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 12th August 2022

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Great holiday. Lovely house to stay in. The host was so helpful and did everything to make the stay pleasurable. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Karen 5th August 2022

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This holiday house is the cleanest we have ever stayed in. It was an absolute pleasure to arrive and instantly relax. The housekeeping standards are fabulous, not a web to be found anywhere, all cutlery and kitchen equipment and drawers spotless, everywhere gleaming. The kitchen diner and bathroom are spacious and modern, the decor throughout is stRead moreylish and the bedrooms are all of a decent size. Communication with the owner was clear and helpful. The area is great and this was a good location. Hide

Reviewed by Carole 29th July 2022

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Elmbank is a wonderful holiday home, it has everything you need, very well presented and beautifully clean. fantastic location with a local beach just a short walk down the road and plenty of beaches a short drive away. We really enjoyed our stay here.

Reviewed by John 22nd July 2022

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A well equipped, clean and well decorated house (probably Edwardian) only a couple of minutes' walk from the beach. The beds and begging were high quality. Parking for two cars up a steep drive to the side of the house. The owners live nearby and were keen that we were happy with everything. Nice touches, such as a cake and a helpful guide for the Read moreguests. Hide

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