Greystone

The drive up to the property from the road is steep.

If you have an SUV you won't catch the underside of your vehicle. Best thing to do is drive past the entrance, take the next left and immediate left onto the new gravel drive. Do this to go out too (the pitted tarmac is a clear indication of the cars that didn't make it without damage). Rubbish days conflict between the app and the written info in the property. Bin day is Thursday. Take the bin to the bottom of the very steep drive (mentioned above) on Wednesday eve. Recycling doesn't appear to happen. The rear garden is definitely not child friendly. The patio at the top has sheer drops and the bottom of the garden slopes steeply onto rose beds and a path. Dogs that like to wander will love the rear garden as there is no barrier either side of the property to prevent unaccompanied 'walkies'. The washing line is 'hanging on' and could do with replacing. The front balcony is great for chilling and the view is splendid. But, the balcony has steep steps to one side which again could entice small children and dogs to access. The property is (was) lovely in its day but years of no apparent maintenance and love is evident. It could also do with a jolly good deep clean. Location is absolutely stunning. Hope cove has two beaches (one is doggie friendly. The beaches can be accessed by car (pay & display car park) or by walking down steps and slopes to the left of the chapel over the road you come up. The Hope and Anchor pub serves a nice pint and good food. The p&d car park has a very bad reputation for stinging parkers. Check your ticket has the full registration details of your car and keep your ticket! Things to take - sharp knife, multi surface cleaner, kitchen towel and oven gloves. There are two fridges and one freezer and a wine fridge for wine buffs. Showers are great too. Get your shopping delivered as the nearest supermarket is a 10 minute drive away.

Greystone is a lovely bungalow.

Three generations of the family stayed. Plenty of space to relax. A sea view to die for & the sunsets were amazing. Some fabulous walks. Can recommend the cream tea at the Cottage Hotel which is a few minutes walk from the bungalow Would highly recommend this accommodation/location

overall we all liked the property but some problems firstly no oven gloves and its a lot harder taking hot dishes out of the oven with only thin tea towels ,the vacuum cleaner didnt pick up we discovered why FULL of dog hair how hard is it to check this before people arrive and why did the cleaning person not notice !

we tried the henry hoover but that didnt work ! waste a notice said thursday BUT it was actually monday and when we arrived we found the green waste bin 90% full , we ende up getting rid of bottles elsewhere but had to leave a bin bag of rubbish in the garage as by the time we left it was full again this caused me quite some stress ! found a table tennis table plus chairs and other itemsin the garage BUT donot recall the table being mentioned upon booking .your whatsapp is useless so what is the point of having it ,cd walsh

A beautiful view & tranquil setting make Greystone a perfect setting for a relaxing holiday.

A large lounge & kitchen dinning area was perfect for our party of 6. Two fridges, plus a wine fridge was a surprise feature. Some areas, particularly outside are looking tired. Frustration over the large fixed outdoor table meant playing games and sitting ‘around’ it impossible. The steep garden was a really good size, a gate to keep it secure would have been a welcome feature. The steps & drop off make the garden dangerous for small children. Next door is currently a building site, luckily this didn’t disturb us too much. Cleanliness wasn’t as expected, the floor camouflaged dirt well, but our dirty feet told another story. We appreciated a well stocked kitchen, handy utility room with a washer & dryer, line in the garden & an airer. 5 toilets meant more than enough for everyone. The showers are small, but very handy in three of the bedroom. Beds were comfortable. The view alone would see us return.

One of the single beds sheets had not been changed, it had crumbs inside.

The non stick kitchen cookware was peeling and scratched and for health and safety reasons should be binned. The washing up bowl was so old and split, it needs throwing away. The breadboard was split up the middle, another health hazard. Some areas look tired and the outdoor seating was nearly all either broken or filthy. The barbecue is also falling to pieces. It's a real shame, as generally the home is lovely and comfortable in a stunning setting and we had a lovely week, just slightly dampenned by the above

A wonderful house to enjoy a weekend away, the 3 en_suites a bonus when staying with a group, could have done with toilet roll dispensers being in the wall rather than using the top up.

on the floor. Bedrooms small but adequate, one of the bedrooms the curtains came off the rail if not drawn carefully. These are the only two criticisms to an otherwise great house. Easy walk to the village pub and good access to the coast path.

we found a number of minor maintenance issues and cleaniness wasn't up to what we'd expect

A really lovely house with amazing views - we were six people staying with a large dog some space and comfort was important Greystone offers this in spades.

Outside balcony needs a facelift/clean.

Could smell drains from out on balcony. Showers fill up with water - pipes leading out of showers need looking at - particularly in bedroom 4 (singles bedroom at far end).

We had a lovely stay at greystone.

It is a very well equipped house with beautiful views and lovely and warm. Only a 2 minute walk to the beach.The 4 bathrooms were ideal, together with a separate WC, one of the reasons we chose the property. The listing didn't mention the huge fridge and fridge freezer together with a wine fridge which was great for our family. Coast and country were were wonderful to deal with.Thank you for a wonderful stay

We love Greystone.

The view from the terrace is amazing and we never tire of admiring the view of Bolt Tail. It’s the sixth time we have stayed there and will definitely be coming back!

A lovely family holiday home although a secure enclosed garden and decking would have been useful with young children.

Fantastic holiday in a lovely bungalow in a great position with amazing sea views.

Perfect for four couples as each had their own bathrooms. Will definitely come again

Could do with a shower mat in the bath.

excellent open plan living, dining and kitchen area.

Very well equipped. Only a couple of small niggly things that you get in most houses the doors could do with a spot of oil, light above sink in one en suite not working and plug cover loose in that same bathroom. Fabulous property and didnt want the holiday to end

A really beautiful property-- evidence of this is the fact that we have stayed here several times Our thanks to the extremely helpful and considerate owner when we had a slight issue with the central heating (with hindsight this was probably due to the power cut).

The bungalow is very well equipped and comfortable. Our dog loved it too and also wants to return!

Fantastic location and great home.

We sadly hit the week of stormy dreadful weather thus prohibiting us from taking advantage of many outdoor pursuits however the house was great for our big family Christmas gathering. We made use of the wood burner and the heating was excellent along with masses of hot water for everyone to take showers and baths! Thankyou SO MUCH for the welcome basket and Christmas trees we loved these touches and much appreciated them The two fridges were brilliant for our use so our fears of not having space were unfounded! Negatives - not many but would be good to have an additional comfy chair in lounge as the wicker one is not ( there is space) and ensure all pillows have protectors on. The decking needs a clean and there is loose / fallen wood panels on steps as you go up to the property We would all like to thank you so much for allowing us to stay with our dogs ( we were very careful and they were very good) and wish you a very happy new year. A place ( house/ home ) to most certainly recommend!!

Greystone is an easy-going house in a brilliant location that’s not too precious for family use.

Porch provides a great dumping ground for coats and sandy shoes and the utility room is very well appointed with laundry facilities. As we were a group of mature ladies, the twin rooms were a tad snug and could have used a few more hanging hooks, better reading lights etc. If we’d been even older or less mobile, the steps could be challenging as involve several changes of level. Kitchen had stacks of crockery etc and we had plenty of room round the dining table. Fabulous views and masses of living and garden space made up for any other shortcomings and the solar panels are a huge bonus in a good value holiday house.

Excellent accommodation.

Views stunning from the balcony and front room. Open plan layout works well giving a feeling of space. Very comfortable beds. The sofa and seating in the front room are the most comfortable we have had in a holiday property. The kitchen had everything you would Need. Some of the cupboard fronts a little tired. Just be careful if you have a dropped Suspension on your car as the angle from the road to the drive is steep. The pubs in the town were excellent. If you want To go in the evening I would suggest you book. Lovely atmosphere. We would definitely recommend to anyone I imagine the property would be equally as good in the winter with the log burner on.

Great place to stay for a family birthday reunion.

Very well kitted out, clean and comfortable. Very quiet and peaceful. Couple of small things - bathroom mirror in one bedroom didn't work and we couldn't find bin bags to put dirty linen in. Also, didn't seem to be any information on what the 'speaker' like discs in the ceilings were but kept us guessing! Would definitely stay again.

A couple of the duvets had old blood staines on that was rather gross.

We wouldn’t have seen them but we were required to strip the beds so noticed it then. Also the floors were pretty dirty.

A wonderful, comfortable house with the most spectacular views.

We had a great week with sunshine every day. One issue we had was dealt with very swiftly by the maintenance team . Would highly recommend.

Magnificent location and views from the balcony.

Problem of freezer and toaster quickly rectified by the Team. My only complaint is that I left behind a valuable grey cardigan behind a double bedroom door. No trace of it has been found. I am disappointed that it has not been returned to me.

Wonderful location super comfortable property with everything you need

Nice property with stunning sea views.

Nice to have plenty of space and a shower room for each room. Light and airy , two fridges and wine fridge is helpful. Reasonable rental which reflects some of the improvements which could be made. Will definitely stay again

Great accommodation, more spacious than it looked on the photos.

Plenty of kitchenware for catering for a large group.

Very nice house and location, could do with a deep clean and a little maintenance.

The property was not very clean when we arrived.

The cleaners had not cleaned under the rug in the lounge as we found an old crisp,the floors didn’t seem very clean. There are brambles on the steps to back garden. The decking needs attention slippery when wet. We still had a great holiday the sea views are amazing. The 5pm arrival is rather late.

Good stay at a pleasant property with outstanding views and central Hope Cove location.

My only feedback, and perhaps to do with being at the end of the season, is that cleaning pre arrival could have been better

The view was wonderful and the location very good.

I think you could emphasise that more in the description, I didn't realise how near the beach we were. Just a few niggles, 5pm is a late check in time. The recycling/waste disposal instructions were impossible to follow and it all went in the same bin anyway! Bit stingy with the toilet roll. Wasn't too happy to get a nagging email telling me to clean everything when we still had over 24 hours of our holiday to go. It was very hard to find out what was provided so I brought lots of things I didn't need to. We would definitely come back though.

A lovely cottage in a lovely location.

A beautiful coastline for walks and the pub in the village did good food and really friendly service.

Greystone is a very comfortable and lovely place to stay.

The view of Hope Cove is fantastic from the balcony.

The property was well appointed and in a great location.

We really enjoyed the balcony.The layout of kitchen,dining area and lounge were very good.Therw was an abundance of plates,glasses and cutlery. The only challenge was waste disposal.It was clear when General waste had to be collected but not for plastic,cardboard,bottles and paper.

We had a great holiday.

The house is lovely in a beautiful setting but the garden is not secure for pets or children. The garden needed attention there where brambles at calf level on the steps to the back garden, the grass needed cutting. The decking needs cleaning as it is very slippery when wet.some of the outside chairs on the decking need repairing or replacing.The cleaners need to make sure they are cleaning around the edges of the floors and that all dirty laundry is removed as a dirty bath towel was left hanging on back of main bedroom door. These points are not a complaint just things that should be looked at.

The bungalow is lovely and has a fantastic view over Hope Cove.

The driveway is very steep so a low car may have problems. There were some issues with cleaning. The decking, garage and outside furniture need a good scrub and a sun umbrella would be nice. Inside the living room rug and one of the bedrooms were covered in dog hair.The barbeque is not gas fired as advertised but charcoal. The hob doesn't work properly which was mentioned last year by other guests The place is comfortable and well equipped and very quiet with a lovely garden and we enjoyed our stay here

I had visited the property before.

It is in a lovely spot and is well laid out but is looking a little dated.

The cottage was as advertised and we had a great stay.

We were a little disappointed with the Oven, hob and microwave as they did not work very well. The hob took for ages to heat up and the oven was slow the microwave didn't work very well. The kitchen taps were hanging by a thread and we were concerned they would start leaking. We were also told to clear all food from the cottage, but when we got there someone had left old food in the cupboards and fridge. Overall we had a brilliant stay and would certainly recommend this cottage and will certainly use Sykes cottages again. Thank you for looking after us in this difficult times. Rod Peacock.

We were generally happy with our second stay at Greystones and had a good time.

However We were concerned that it did not appear as clean as last year but that may be because it looks in need of a refurb. Also we did not think it Covid ready with numerous cushions, magazines, books and rug on the floor. Also I had to clean out the deep freeze which had some food and ice lollies left inside. Lastly we did report to the Salcombe office that on our last day when we stripped the bedding we were horrified to see the state of many of the mattress protectors. Many were stained and dirty. Had I known I would not have slept in the beds.

The views were even better than we expected, and the house had everything that we needed for a family get together.

Loved it!

A fantastic house that was even better than it looked in the photos!

!!! We love Hope Cove and have stayed many times. I think ‘Greystone’ is one of my favourite houses! There were 8 of us and we had 4 bathrooms which was perfect.

The house was amazing.

So comfortable for a family get together. Well laid out and easy to live in and manage. Everything was convenient and yet we were tucked away in a quiet area of the village. The views and sunsets from the large balcony were incredible. The holiday was so good we have booked again for 2020.

Greystone was a well equiped home that felt more like a family home than a holiday home, magnificant views from the lounge and balcony and plenty of parking would definiteley like to visit again.

Booking was also very easy.

Great location and sea views

First rate holiday accommodation!

Great property, very comfortable for my party of 4 couples, and of course wonderful location.

I would love to have given 5 stars, as this was a fantastic place to spend our family holiday, with amazing views and excellent facilities. The only reason for only 4 stars is that all but one of the beds were well past their useful life, and were extremely uncomfortable, meaning we didn't sleep too well. I am sure that the owners will be in the process of renewing them, in which case the property deserves more than the 5 stars.

Property was just amazing, We are already thinking about when we can book again. We had the most perfect wedding and to stay in the bungalow with such a wonderful view every morning was just wonderful. The bungalow was incredibly well stocked and we had everything we could possibly need.

Excellent property. Great location with beautiful view across to Bantham, Bigbury and points west! Well provided with cutlery and crockery. Completely open plan kitchen, diner and sitting room must be an absolute boon for larger groups (there were only two of us). Bedrooms are adequately sized and equipped. Ensuite showers will be a bit of a challenge for the huskier gentleman but there is an over the bath shower in the family bathroom if necessary.