Discovery Holiday Homes Reviews 164

Shaldon beach hut 2. Thos was the most wonderful experience. Cosy, classy, clean and so well laid out. The location was superb and the locals are so friendly. I will certainly return to this hut. Discovety holiday homes are so helpful and give that personal touch. I will certainly use them again.

Cottage was clean, fairly spacious and well equipped in terms of crockery etc, however it was a little run down and due for redecoration in some areas. Th garden was a bit messy and didn't look like it had been swept for a while. The house had 3 double rooms, but hot water would run out after 2 people had showered which wasn't good.
A parking space was provided at the rear of the cottage but the lane leading to it is very narrow, the parking area is shared with the neighbors who park 2 cars (sometimes 3) there and seemed a bit disgruntled that we were parking here, not leaving us much room to park and on one occasion I had to squeeze out of our rental car damaging the door on the wall as the neighbor parked so far over.

Overall our holiday was good, the cottage is in a good location on the edge of the village and Shaldon is so picturesque, but I wouldnt stay in this cottage again.

This little place is charming and in a very convenient location. It is nicely decorated and well equipped. There was plenty of room in the small bedroom for my daughter's toddler bed and the travel cot fit nicely in the master bedroom. Really useful to have a washing machine. Definitely set up for dogs - there was evidence there had been dogs there recently which wasn't ideal for my crawling 9 month old getting covered in hair. The reason not 5 star was due to a few lights being out, a panel missing from the kitchen meaning the bin wasn't properly enclosed so could make the place smell and the dog hair on the floor and furniture.

Foys Cottage in Chetnole is comfortable, spacious and well equipped, and has a nice garden, so there is the option of spending a pleasant day at the cottage if one does not want to go out. We particularly liked the bedrooms and bathrooms, and the fact that there was unlimited hot water and plenty of spare towels.
Considering the price that is charged, we would make the following observations:
The cottage is very clean upstairs and in the downstairs bathroom, but the kitchen-diner and lounge could do with a really thorough cleaning and dusting;
The kitchen units need to be modernised, and the expelair above the cooker seems grubby;
The electrical system should be checked - the light switch in the kitchen gets warm, and some lights flicker at first when turned on;
The car parking space is a tight squeeze for a large car when turning in - we found it best to drive in and reverse out down the little lane. There is a wall of the car-port that is difficult to see when reversing out as it is obscured by hedging.
The cottage is located in an attractive village and there is a pub that serves very good food.

We stayed here in August for one week. The apartment owner greeted us warmly and was very helpful and left us to get on with our holiday, although she was close by if we needed her. The apartment was light, bright and we felt at home immediately and it was spotlessly clean. This apartment contained absolutely everything we needed and more. This apartment was ideally situated for Torquay to enable us to walk 5 minutes to shops and restaurants in the evening but was also quiet in a nice area away from the main strip. Yes it was uphill back in the evening but expected in Devon. I would definitely recommend this to friends and family and would choose this apartment when we return.

Salty house is a stunning property, very spacious and decorated at a high standard. The views over the estuary and Teignmouth is lovely.
Would highly recommend this property

James the estate manager was extremely helpful and kind.

Many thanks

This is the second year we have stated at Balcony Belle and it feels so homely we love it.. The views are amazing especially at breakfast time over the beach. The front room makes the apartment what it is, the design and the large floor windows giving you a panoramic view over the beautiful beach is breath taking, all the other rooms really need some modernisation but it won't stop us from booking again next year. A few little things need doing ie only 1 bulb left working in the main bedroom. The door handle to the front room is still broke from last year and not good when you have small children as this fell off and landed near her foot and its a big brass knob. Overall we love the apartment there is something really specially about it, we'd love to buy it.

The cottage we chose: Free Divers Cottage, or Crab and Winkle cottage (it has 2 names, which caused some confusion) was a lovely quirky building with a lovely garden, which sadly we did not get best use of due to the weather. There are a couple of issues with it however. Firstly the drive is very uneven and not safe for 2 cars to park, and it is not possible to park in the road. The drive could easily be fixed, it is long enough, just not safe to drive on further than one cars length. Secondly the rubbish collection is difficult in this part of the world. The neighbours were unhappy with the rubbish having not being collected as the collectors had refused to take it. Holiday makers need clear instructions about how to manage the rubbish and re-cycling, as currently the neighbours are unhappy to the point of being angry and unfriendly.
Thirdly we had a leak from the shower which needed to be fixed- but this was done quickly and efficiently by the maintenance company.

Accommodation OK - could be improved with some clean cushions and throws and some essential items in the kitchen such as baking trays and some cleaning stuff on arrival (clothes, tea towels, etc.). Not sure the last time the carpet was cleaned, but that would be an improvement.
A radio in the kitchen and a clock and mirror down stairs would be useful.
Plus side - good shower in the bathroom.

Oyster Cottage is more suited to a couple. Parking is a pain. Would be better if the owner could supply a parking permit for a designated space - I can only imagine in high season, it would be even more difficult. Cottage well situated for the great facilities in Shaldon, very friendly village with everything you could wish for. The cream tea left for our arrival was a lovey touch, the bath could do with a step as its rather high to get in and out of, an elderly person may struggle.

We received a very personal service from Sue at Discovery Holiday Homes. She listened and understood what we were looking for and even suggested some suitable properties for us. The one we chose was exactly as Sue had described and what we were looking for. Unusually so, for a holiday letting agency, they really know their properties are always happy to check anything and get back to you. We would certainly check out their website (or even give them a call) when looking for another holiday home. A special thank you to Sue.

Our cottage was great. In a fabulous location with easy walking access to the sea and town and steam train station. The Churston Arms is worth a visit and really dog friends as was our cottage. We walked, talked, ate lots of fresh fish, sunk a few cool beers, and relaxed and read a book! Thank you.

Pebble Beach House was fabulous, a real home from home with all the mod cons & very high spec. We absolutely couldn't fault the accommodation. The only downside was that the builders were still building up the road & there was quite a bit of noise & heavy machinery going up & down. It was also mentioned in the information that there was a cliff top walk down to a private beach but we couldn't find it despite asking the locals! All in all though, a good service and we'd definitely use Discovery again.

My husband, son and I , have just returned from the most delightful 4 days at The Buccaneer Inn, Babbacombe. Our rooms were lovely, very spacious and spotlessly clean, with the most fantastic sea views. Our hosts Marion and Steve and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. We had several meals in the dining room, and all were delicious. This was our second visit and it won't be long before we return.Wonderful!

THE PROPERTY WAS SUPERB , AS WELL AS THE OWNERS. VERY KIND AND ATTENTIVE, YOU WOULD NOT WISH MORE. THE DISCOVERY HOLIDAYS HOMES STAFF VERY HELPFUL AND PROFESSIONAL. MANY THANKS FOR LOVELY HOLIDAYS , WE ARE ACTUALLY CONSIDERING BOOKING WITH YOU NEXT YEAR.

Our experience of using Discovery Holiday Homes has been excellent - a real 5 star service.
Really good communication from them at all stages of the booking process, right up to the point of departure so we always knew what was happening.
When our original choice of villa became unavailable, DHH found another (and indeed better) villa in the same resort and had it all sorted within a few hours.
They clearly have a good relationship with the local agents as well so the 5 star service was continued via the local agents in Cyprus once we arrived.
A great service all round and thoroughly recommended

Lovely cottage in a lovely village. The cottage itself has lots of characters and very nicely done, especially the new bathroom downstairs. As it is a very old cottage the rooms are a bit small for us (couple with a toddler and grandparents). The kitchen need a bit updating. Although cooking occasionally is fine, I find it struggling to use the hob and old fashioned pots/pans. Had a lovely time there, thanks.

I booked this as a short break for my daughter, what a fabulous weekend they had. The beach hut is like a Harris with everything you need and of the highest quality. A fantastic location and superb accommodation, highly recommended.

We stayed at St Christopher cottage in Shaldon for a week. We're familiar with Shaldon so know the area. The cottage is just lovely, so thoughtfully equipped, a real home from home. I took my 2 children aged 10 and 13, so the wi-fi was a real bonus. Flowers, biscuits and milk in the fridge on our arrival after a long drive, was very welcome and thoughtful. My dog Milly also came with us, the cottage even has dog bowls! The secure courtyard area at the front is very nice, with tables and chairs. The bedding and towels are all provided and very nice quality. This cottage is an absolute gem, and I would love to return! We had a lovely holiday.

The house is an excellent size for up to 6 people, with a very useful extra downstairs living area, and plenty of bathrooms. The location is good, short walk to the sea front and the village. It is generally well equipped, although it would benefit from a bigger/extra fridge and a double oven / microwave. The landlords are hard to get hold off, but once you do quite helpful. Overall I would recommend this property and the area of Shaldon.