12 Thurlestone Rock

THURLESTONE, Devon

6 guests
3 beds
2 bathrooms
Pet Friendly

4.7Outstanding

4.0Sykes Holiday Cottages rating

‘Thurlestone Rock’ is a development of spacious marine apartments, situated on the very edge of Thurlestone Sands. Enjoying sweeping views across and over the beach towards Bigbury Bay, it is the perfect bolthole for a luxurious coastal retreat. Each apartment boasts three bedrooms, a private outdoor area, parking for one car and enjoys the use of a shared outdoor swimming pool.

12 Thurlestone Rock is a second floor apartment that has been tastefully furnished, and decorated to a superb standard. Entered via two flights of stairs that lead to the apartment entrance, the property has a fully fitted kitchen, featuring an electric fan double oven, four-ring electric hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and coffee machine. There is a separate utility area housing a washing machine, tumble dryer and sink. The combined lounge and dining room is comfortably spacious, enjoying a Smart TV, sofas and a dining table that seats six. French doors lead out onto a private balcony (with small table and chairs) that looks across the beach, and towards the iconic Thurlestone Rock and nearby golf course.

The master bedroom has a King-sized bed, drawers and dresser, and ensuite shower room. The second bedroom is a twin, with two single beds, and ample clothes storage, whilst the third bedroom has full sized bunk beds. In addition, there is a family bathroom with bath and separate shower. Outdoor space is ample, with not only a private balcony, but also a large communal patio area with barbeque facility, lower sun deck, and exclusive use of the outdoor heated swimming pool (between the months of late May to late September).

Your dates

Everything you'll need

Wifi
Dishwasher
Pet Friendly
Near Pub / Shop
Pool

Wifi
Dishwasher
Pet Friendly
Near Pub / Shop
Pool
Near Walks
Washing Machine

What guests are saying

4.7

Based on 9 reviews

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and maintenance

Beautifully decorated and presented accommodation with very comfortable beds and bedding.

Kitchen and utility very adequately equipped.

RobinSep 2026

A lovely tastefully appointed apartment with superb views.

We did have extremely strong winds and there are loud noises in the roof space which seemed more than just slates rattling. The ceiling pitch is extremely low in places. My husband is 6ft 2in so he soon learned when to duck. Apart from a couple of maintenance issues which were resolved very quickly we really couldn’t fault the apartment although It would be nice to have a king size duvet on the king size bed instead of a double. We would have no hesitation in recommending this apartment to friends and family and look forward to a return visit in the future

DianaMay 2026

The place was fabulous just a couple of things which let it down.

We found a mouldy pear on the side of the settee and nut shells also shells on the kitchen floor. The balcony floor and glass were filthy, I understand that you are by the sea but the dirt was on the inside of the glass which my husband cleaned also the floor tiles. Thank you for detaching the ladder to the bunk bed this was a great relief with an adventurous 2 year old. We really enjoyed our holiday and had great weather. We used to live at ‘The Heron House’ which is now Oceans Edge so knew the area exceptionally well. We will be back. Thank you Paul and Jannine

PaulApr 2026

The apartment is well situated next to a lovely beach area.

Some of the apartment had been refurbished to a good standard and looked modern (bathrooms and living area). The sofa and beds were comfortable and the view from the balcony was fantastic - this is where we spent most of our time. However, the listing states that the apartment has been fully refurbished we found this not to be the case. Whilst the carpets and bathrooms were new and walls had been repainted, some areas of the apartment (woodwork, windows, door frames, balcony) had not been cleaned, refreshed or painted. The standard of cleaning could have been better in areas eg. The window frames had brown stains, cobwebs and marks on them. The toilet in the master bedroom had brown marks on the white woodwork. The balcony door was difficult to open and close, some windows wouldn’t open, the skirting boards and inside doors had yellow marks on them as did some of the walls. It appears the apartment has had a partial refresh however a little more focus on the finishing touches and cleanliness would make this a much nicer place to stay and worthwhile of the ‘fully refurbished’ status. The apartment block was generally well maintained however the main door often didn’t shut or lock and there was quite a substantial amount of personal belongings left in the hallway. There is a small parking space however it would be helpful to know in advance that it is next to the beach and not in the car park - whilst looking for our allocated space residents of the block were quite aggressive in asking us to get out of the way. There wasn’t an overly friendly vibe from owners and therefore we chose not to use the pool or communal areas. Overall a nice location if you want a relaxed stay close to a lovely beach but could do with a good clean and finishing touches to justify the cost.

GillianAug 2025

Owner response:

Thank you for taking time to provide such detailed feedback. We value all our guests’ comments, but were obviously a little disappointed to receive a slightly lower score than those submitted by our other guests. We are sorry your experience was not in line with others who have stayed since we refurbished the property. We note your point about “total refurbishment” and changed the wording on the listing to read “major refurbishment” reflecting that the property now enjoys two new bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, sofas, dining table and chairs, blinds, lighting, Smart TV, artwork and soft furnishings plus carpets throughout. Windows and balcony doors are scheduled to be replaced later this year, while we have passed your comments about cleaning on to Coast & Country who manage the property for us. Keeping the balcony and windows clean is a challenge with the sea air and wildlife, but we also aim to employ a window cleaner to help. The block’s management company also has a schedule of works to replace windows and doors for the communal areas. Finally, we have asked Coast & Country to ensure guests are aware where to park. We have found the residents to be very welcoming and helpful, so are sorry that your arrival was not as smooth as it could be. We have planned a visit to inspect the property and will also review the painting and woodwork then. Despite repainting with Zinzzer blocker as a base, it sounds as though some marks may have come through. Thank you again for taking time to share your feedback. Jonathan and Kate

Good to know

House Rules

Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
The swimming pool is open from May - mid September (subject to change without further notice and guidelines available in the property).
2 flights of steps from parking area to entrance and 15-20 steps up to number 12
BBQ's not permitted on private balconies/patios.
Strictly No Smoking
Building works are expected from October 2026 to replace the atrium windows. Please contact the office for further information.

Stay Information

Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1163178
Parking
Designated parking place

Guest & Pet Policy

Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome