Fairview

Based on 4 people plus Dog.

Sleeping area is adequate as property has 2 bedrooms. Kitchen area ok. Although fridge in an awkward position as door keeps rubbing against cupboard door. Nice rear garden area although overlooked and the garden table is only adequate to seat 2 people. 4 people around the table feels cramped. Dinning area not good for 4 people. Dinning table is in the small lounge and is tucked up near the window. There are only 2 chairs for the table so if you want to seat 4 need to get garden chairs from the garden. Also the table needs to be moved to the center of the room which is not ideal. The lounge is not really big enough to seat 4 people comfortably. Sofa is comfortable enough for 2 although the armchair is very uncomfortable. Then that only leaves the dinning chairs to sit on. The constant noise from the air extractor is not ideal at night. The wall rail for the steps to the bathroom is coming off the wall. The bathroom/shower room is cramped.

Says there is a freezer there wasn't.

Had done a food shop for the week. We had stayed here on 2 other occasions won't be staying again. No gate to the road definitely not dog safe. Bed not comfortable. Battery gone in remotes (I replaced them last time I was there) batteries going in the smoke alarm- no battery to replace. The shower screen has been replaced with a curtain this sticks to you. Not pleasant seen as it will stick to everyone's body. There is a cobweb in the same place in the fake flowers that was there 2 years ago. Not sure how often the place is cleaned as there were more cobwebs than walls in some areas.

A lovely, comfortable and pretty apartment.

Very well appointed and very clean. We loved the garden and the washing line was great for the towels and wetsuits! Only minor point was that a more comfortable arm chair in the lounge would be a bonus.

This apartment is advertised as "sleeps 4" but the tiny living room was hardly big enough for my husband, me & our medium sized dog.

It was the smallest living room I have seen. The Venetian blinds did not work properly, they were very old and there were no curtains. The place was soulless & it was not a pleasant experience. We had to move things to sit at the small table as it was crammed in under the window. The room between shower & wall was so narrow that you were in danger of getting burnt on the towel rail. Shower tiny & anyone tall or not thin would have a difficult time. Blind in bedroom had to be continually closed due to people walking down the side from the flat above. Wardrobe legs missing on one side and had something attached underneath so it would stand. Bathroom & kitchen smelt musty. Gate fastened with rope. No ambiance, no comfort. Would not recommend.

Positives: great location, really useful having a parking space, a well-equipped kitchen, very good walk-in shower, and a lovely garden with an amazing view.

Friendly owner who provided some local tips eg nearby outdoor pool and helpful short-cut to the closest beach. Problems: As per a previous review, flat needs to be cleaned better, there was a lot of dust and cobwebs in corners, and smell of damp. Bedrooms are very small with old doors that do not fit well, and the double bedroom has a cupboard so close to the door that it is difficult to enter the room (especially with a suitcase). The toilet-roll holder in the bathroom is precariously attached to the wall with a sucker. Owner forgot to tell us that the washing machine - advertised in the listing - was out of action and in the process of being replaced, we only realised when we were about to use it. Cleaner had left dirty towels in the disconnected machine as well. We had to ring the owner to find out what was going on, and he promised the new machine would be fitted two days before our departure, but then rang to say plumber had cancelled. He informed us about another washing machine in the property upstairs - it would have been better to tell us about all of this at the start of our stay. Please note that the owner needs to amend his email address in the information booklet in the flat (correct address ends with .co.uk, not .com). All in all, while the location is excellent, the flat is a bit overpriced for the condition it's in.

Fairview’s location in Salcombe was excellent.

Only a 10 min walk to the town centre and beach, a Spar shop on the door step, plus an open air heated swimming pool 5 mins away. The apartment itself was clean, tidy, with a lovely garden and views across the countryside. We were a family of 4 (2 teenagers) with a labrador dog and found it quite big enough for us. Would definitely recommend and will return in the future.

Fairview is in a beautiful location over looking Salcombe but the accommodation requires modernising and requires updating.

The furniture and sofa is old and the sanitary ware taps and tiles require replacing to a more modern contemporary look. There were cobwebs in the corner of the lounge and under the porch and the premises require a good deep clean. A dehumidifier was located in one corner of the room and there was a noticeable musty smell in the property due to damp issues which the dehumidifier was placed to address. The property is suitable for no more than 2 guests as 4 adults would find it too small

Lovely well equipped base to explore Salcombe.

Nice apartment and great for two of us and the dog.

Would be very tight if there were 4 adults in the property, particularly in the kitchen and lounge. Very clean and everything we needed was provided. Lovely enclosed garden and great view. Owner was fabulous. Checked in with us the night before to make sure we knew where we were going and to confirm arrangements. Allowed us to use their lovely garden as they were away for the week. Although very steep climb up from Salcombe, good location as just 10 mins walk from the centre so no need to try and navigate the tight roads and limited parking in the town centre.

Fairview was very well equipped and clean.

Nice enclosed garden with a BBQ. The location was good, although a steep walk back up the hill, but that was ok. Nice that the owner rang me the evening before with some info. Only things that let it down a tiny bit was the settee was, solid, and a slight smell of damp in the house, which I guess the dehumidifier was there to sort out, but apart from that it was a lovely stay.

Had lovely stay in this very comfortable apartment.

Would definitely stay again.

The property was adequate, we were a party of two.

Although the property can accommodate 4 people it would be tight especially when accessing bathroom and toilet facilities. It is ideal for 2 persons. There were a few little niggles, broken outdoor security light, wall utility light still not working, shower light not working and the cooker hob left in ‘locked’ mode. We did question amongst ourselves what responsibility the letting agents have in actively monitoring equipment and checking any outages during the handover period. We got the distinct impression that the letting agents were very much reactive while clients have to be proactive. Some foodstuffs were left in the cupboard we certainly would have not used them. Personally, I think all foodstuffs left by clients must be removed by the letting agents. How old the half bottle of tomato ketchup was who knows? Allowing foodstuffs to be re-used is against Food Hygiene Regulations and unquestionably undesirable during a Covid-19 pandemic. However, these ‘little niggles’ did not detract from what was an enjoyable week. We essentially used it as a ‘bolt-hole’ and ate out every night. It was clean we did not experience any obnoxious smells. The dedicated parking space was a bonus, as parking in Salcombe is always difficult. The equipment was extensive, it would have been useful if the hair dryer had been listed along with the folding deckchairs, as we travelled with these items. The view from the garden was delightful looking over the rolling hills of South Devon. The garden was reasonably well maintained and had a good level of privacy. The town centre is about ½ mile from the property and there some steep inclines, no problem for ourselves, but could be an issue for potential clients.

A lovely house and great garden for the dog.

The light in the utility room broke and wasn’t fixed and the oven doesn’t work properly.

Other bulbs in property broken (but not affected by this) The living room smells like urine despite a dehumidifier. Landlord contacted but nothing done to fix lights.

Fairview was spotlessly clean on our arrival and is a very comfortable and well equipped holiday apartment.

It is situated in a quiet part of town and has the advantage of a very good local shop close by. It makes a good base for exploring the beautiful South Devon coastline. There is a long steep downhill walk to the town or nearest beach.

This was our second stay in Fairview in the last two months, which speaks for itself.

We had a wonderful break as before - the flat is perfect for us and our small dog. We love the quiet location, the comfortable accommodation and the beautiful views. We also enjoy walking, so we just park at Fairview and make our way on foot into Salcombe town and North Sands. Thanks to John for ringing us with information as before. We’ll be back again in Spring 2020 - already booked!

What a lovely place to stay.

Very clean, great views, lovely garden and every thing you need. Even had washing up liquid, dish washer with tablets, tin foil and even had a cafetiere. The landlord contacted my partner to inform us of everything we needed to know before we came down. Shop 2 mins away that has all you need and a lovely walk down to the center. We were allowed to bring our two small dogs which was a big help. We also needed to be close to the center as I was playing with my band at the Cliff house hotel and we are getting another booking so if available will return and will probably come back for a holiday. This place has it all and whatever you forget to bring its there for you. The owners have obviously really thought about what you require and what you may forget. Cant recommend enough and I would say its the best privately owned property I have stayed in. Chris and Kim.