4 Bolt Head

Really lovely apartment but a few issues.

(I have photos if required) Website needs editing - lists Sky/dvd/cd - there are none of these. Towel rails not working (stated this after last visit in 2021) so towels (rather small) wouldn’t dry if left in bathrooms. Piece of bath panel dislodged and black mould around shower fitment Nice new balcony furniture but windows and surrounds were filthy - grass starting to grow through! Would have appreciated some washing up liquid and a bread board in otherwise extremely well equipped kitchen. Minor issues that can be easily sorted.

ln general, as always, our Salcombe trip continues to live up to expectation, returning annually as we have for the past decade and a half.

And the apartment, with its spectacular vista, never disappoints. However: On arrival I had to clear a 'skid mark' from one of the toilets. Some of the listed amenities have not been present for quite some time - radio, DVD player, for example. The direction for disposal of rubbish is confusing, with no clear distinction in the appartment itself between recycled and landfill items. The bins in the parking area,furthermore, only distinguish use for glass and garden waste; all the remaining black bins are not marked for particular usage and were brimful with an exotic mix of rubbish. Whilst these are all minor inconveniences that will not deter us from returning (the view alone is probably worth the trip!), it may be worth the owners' checking and ensuring that the description fits the reality in all areas. Finally, we were disappointed that the 'Guest Book' had disappeared, as it was entertaining to read past reviews and catch up on the ongoing 'journey' of some 'frequent flyer' returnees!

What a fabulous place with a view to dye for .

I will return next year, what a place

Amazing holiday at this wonderful apartment So relaxing with a lovely view,all we could wish for,parked our car and didn’t use it again until returning home just love this area,loved also the homeliness of the apartment with everything we needed and all the lovely ornaments displayed Thank you

We have been visiting bolt head for several years and have always found it clean and tidy to a very high standard.

It is a beautiful location and the views are outstanding.There are superb walks in the area,and the bay is so safe to swim in.we have found several local locations for lovely evening meals.We will continue to return.

Overall a great stay.

Wonderful view. Very well equipped apartment. Constructive feedback: 1. The bed in the master bedroom was not comfortable for us. Very hard. A mattress topper might help. 2. The second bedroom was slightly musty. May be a damp issue. 3. Front door to apartment needs adjusting as it is scraping the door. 4. The apartment was clean but there is a fair bit of wear and tear in places. Tried to call several times to report issues but have up as was on hold for a very long time.

Our 10th visit to this apartment and though still lovely I do feel that the towels should have been replaced by now.

They are quite thin and considering we are paying luxury prices for a luxury apartment think they should be a lot better especially as the prices are very high now. We did report a missing light bulb by the french doors as didn't want to put an incorrect one in though only a very minor issue. The big issue was the water not running away properly in the ensuite bathroom sink. We went in to Coast & Country to report this on the Monday though did say it did run away eventually. However, that very evening we saw some tiny black flies around the sink especially by the plug, horrible. We got rid of them but more were back during the night and morning so rang and a plumber came out by 11.30am which was good and unblocked it all. It was dreadful, so was the smell, and we're surprised no-one had reported this before our visit. Anyway, the plumber dealt with it brilliantly and efficiently and no more problems with it after that thankfully.

As a frequent guests, we are safe in he knowledge that, should a storm prevent our journeying to town 2 mile's hence, we would be able to spend the duration enjoying not only the stunning views inland, but relaxing in the comfort afforded by 4 Bolt Head!

The property is always lovely to visit and stay.

I would like to mention the outside front door handle is about to come off it will only take a visitor to pull on it hard and it will break.

Another excellent stay with amazing views and visiting robins.

New balcony furniture lovely and much more comfortable :-) New shower head required in the ensuite rather than just stuck together with duct tape!

Light bulb out in the family bathroom and light bulb out in the ensuite, did mention it for maintenance but not a problem that needed attending while we were there - just for future.

The property was in a good location.

Spotlessly clean and spacious. Very well equipped. It overlooked the bay of South Sands. We had a most enjoyable week. Thank you for making our week relaxing.

Lovely spacious property with gorgeous views

Wonderful property and amazing views.

We have been holidaying in Salcombe for 40 years and this is the best property we have stayed in . The outside areas are beautifully maintained and immaculate . The key safe is a great addition in being able to leave the keys on departure day instead of having to drop them into the office in Salcombe . We were fully aware of the position so knew the walk up to the apartment is steep and wouldn’t recommend staying there lf you have mobility issues . the car park height restriction would also be a problem .We use the ferry from south sands to town and you can get the bud from salcombe to kings bridge , Dartmouth and Totnes if you don’t want to drive . The biggest issue currently is the extensive building work taking place all around the area so the constant noise of drilling and lorries from 8am to 5pm spoils what used to be a peaceful haven of relaxation but this is not within your control however it maybe something that as a business that relies on tourism you could raise with the south hams council Regarding building restrictions being imposed during the holiday season .

Lovely spacious apartment.

Fantastic views. Very enjoyable holiday.

Very satisfied with all aspects!

Two very minor constructive suggestions for making it even better still. - Have clearer instructions in the apartment on waste disposal and any recycling. - in the promotional literature, explain to potential guests (who may have health or driving limitations) that access to the property and South Sands location generally is via quite steep, and narrow lanes with tight bends. The last point though is also a great strength as the views from the apartment were stunning and its isolated location was quiet and peaceful; thanks to all for a wonderful holiday, and we have rebooked for next year.

Amazing Place… which reflects on amount of times we have booked this apartment.

Ten times, but not counting. A few improvements this time, new radiators not that we needed them this time, mugs, glasses, towels and a couple of new pictures. All I can say, if you want an amazing holiday don’t book this place because I don’t want you booking it when I want it.

Lovely apartment, really well kept, and obviously the views were amazing.

We had a great week - 10 out of 10 for holiday places thank you so much! the one thing that I was really disappointed about and I am not sure this is anything to do with the owner as they had left full instructions was the lack of recycling rubbish due to it being a commercial property? I think we should do better

Yet again a great fortnight (last year was 3 weeks !

) though not in our preferred dates. Shame we have to pay a third a whole year in advance to secure our preferred dates. We missed out this year and don't wish to miss out next year but Sykes have no goodwill gestures to regular customers unfortunately.

Clean and comfortable as always.

It the mattress on the large bed was so hard we came home after4 days just to get some sleep !!!

The property is well equipped with everything that is necessary for a super family holiday and more.

We were a group of x4 - two teenage children and elderly grandparent. The lift access for the latter was an added bonus. The apartment is spacious, clean and well maintained. Beds very comfortable and Wow - that view! We all had a very relaxing time. The location and surrounding area are stunning. The South West coastal path is on your doorstep. Wonderful. Thank you

We have now visited this property for the past four years,never been disappointed.

The location is lovely,and all the facilities you need on holiday,easy access to beach,safe beach,lovely eating venues a beautiful place to relax. Many thanks Robin

Have stayed at this apartment for many years now, recently 3 weeks!

We like to have the same period every year in the middle of May and with Coast & Country Cottages could reserve the period in question at the end of our holiday until November when a deposit was required. There was a special deal last year to reserve with £25 but now it's 30% deposit which is a lot of money (£500-ish) to tie up for a whole year in advance being handed over to Sykes. Not very happy about this though we do wish to go back again next May but fear we may miss out on the dates we'd like.

We were so glad to return to the beautiful Bolthead having stayed here a couple of times & will never be disappointed with the stunning location & views.

Wonderful time. Some constructive criticism; the property despite being lovely is generally tired looking & could do with a refresh. The shelf in shower is still loose, (mentioned in previous review), towels/linen gone past there best, some mugs tired & marked, dining table surface tacky despite cleaning, dimmer switches need attention as the lights pulsate when on full. Some crockery was found to be dirty but this may be crockery going back in cupboards from dishwasher without checking. Do cleaners check crockery that has been put away from previous guests as part of their processes? Having balcony seating that is more relaxing/comfortable could be considered to appreciate the spectacular view Bolthead offers for longer! The location & views will always draw us to re book but apartment in current condition less so. It just needs a little bit of love & attention! Andrew & Ruth (May 2022)

The location was ideal and the views where spectacular!

We had the most fabulous time, thank you.

Upon arrival the property smelt damp and musty so we opened all the windows and both balcony doors.

When we took out 2 cups to make a cup of tea both had lipstick residue, as did several glasses and the cutlery had food debris stuck to it, so before we could even think about unpacking, the entire cutlery and crockery we were to use was washed in very hot soapy water. I then cleaned a cupboard into which our cleaned crockery was placed and also cleaned the cutlery drawer, which had food debris, hairs and dust removed before the cleaned cutlery was replaced! All 3 coffee tables in the lounge area were dusty and had dirty cup marks on the glass top, the throw on the dirty sofa was also really dirty, but better than the sofa! All floors were swept and hoovered as they felt gritty under foot. We also swept and hoovered the accumulated sand from the balcony, which had not been touched for months! We also wiped every surface, door handle and cupboard door wtih anti-bax and sprayed dettol anti-bax spray in every room and on all soft furnishings. Long dark brown/black hairs were found in the ensuite shower and on the floor. In the main bathroom dirty mop water was left, unflushed in the toilet and this may have been the cause of the damp musty smell On Monday 9th August, we tried to contact the offices of Coast and Country Cottages in Salcombe, from where we had collected the keys on at 3pm on Saturday 7th August, but no-one answered the phone. When we dropped the keys off shortly after 10am on Friday 13th August the issues we had experienced were pointed out and we have since sent a very detailed email. We eagerly await a response from both Sykes Cottages and Coast and Country Cottages.

Lift didn't always work , The building work at the new hotel was so busy and left the beach dusty very busy with very large traffic up and down not the beach days we have had over the past 8 years getting out was made very difficult as there was a very big push to get the hotel finished to open up by the first of August .

With little regard for anyone else . We have over the years been used to some building work at southsands so always use to some disruption but this was way beyond that. In the future some information from you On matters like this would be helpful .

Lovely accommodation, unbelievable view.

Couple negative points the bed in master bedroom was like laying on bricks, I like a firm mattress but that was way to firm. Also no hot water past early morning and had to keep overriding the timer to have hot water. Not ideal when we have a young child that needs a bath before bed. Small things that could be improved but for the main lovely peaceful accommodation and a great holiday.

The apartment was so beautiful, lovely and clean.

The walks on the beach after lockdown with rest in my memories for ever

Great location particularly if you enjoy walking.

Comfortable accommodation, with all the amenities you need.

Everything was perfect.

We shall be back next year.

Starting to lose count now many times I’ve stayed at this accommodation.

As for the accommodation location.....Perfect for my requirements and the views are amazing. As for the accommodation itself I would say it’s In need of some TLC. New iron definitely, new towels these have seen better days, shelf in the en-suite needs fixing, that’s been like that since my first stay. The lighting in the main room needs attention regarding the dimmer switch. This is the reason for losing one point on the facilities. Apart from that....I still love it and will book again.

a wonderful property; the brochure didn't do it justice; an amazing location with views to die for!

The staff on arrival at booking centre in Salcombe very friendly helpful with all questions also when dropping off the keys again helpful and at such an early hour.

A fabulous property with views that go on and on.

Lounge, dining and kitchen area was exceptional. Bed rooms were small and the bed was not brilliant. We took our own mattress topper so made it more comfortable. However, overall the apartment was great. We decided that we would not use the car whilst we were there and therefore enjoyed the walking. The only places to eat around the property was the South Sands Hotel which was excellent, lunch at OverBecks was very good and the Winking Prawn at North Beach which was disappointing . Would we go again? Yes definitely.

Very comfortable accommodation ,fantastic views.

The whole complex is superb.

I have stayed here a few times and this time it was cleaner.

It would be useful to be issued with two sets of keys and fob. Most people would expect to have a second set in the apartment. The fob is needed for entry into the main building at all times, not just from the car park.

Lovely as always and the view is fantastic

2018 was the 5th time we have stayed at 4 Bolt Head exceptional Property & Views

Perfect with stunning views and extremely well equipped

Beautiful apartment with glorious views. Our second visit. Two things make it less than perfect. 1. The cleaning is not thorough. It’s okay, but not brilliant. 2. I find the bed in the main bedroom a bit small, but I think it is a king sized and I am used to a super-king. For these two reasons I will look for an alternative accommodation in the area for next year. If you find my two comments ‘a bit harsh’, then you will adore the apartment. All the comments in the visitors’ book are very positive with many returning visitors. The roads to South Sands are very narrow and winding, but once you have arrived you can leave the car in the car park and walk everywhere. Brilliant coastal walks and National Trust Overbecks right on the doorstep. For top up groceries catch the ferry (or walk) to Salcombe. The nearest supermarket is a car drive away so you may need to bring your main groceries with you or call in at the supermarket on the way to the apartment.

Only marked a one star loss due to advertised broadband which wasn’t available until our last day . Otherwise 5 star apartment , wall to wall comforts

It's lovely and we were very lucky to stay there again .

Brilliant holiday ,great weather

I expected salcombe to be more expensive than other parts of devon but I was pleasantly surprised it wasn't

As advertised if not better

A beautiful apartment with the most stunning views. Immaculately presented and well equipped. The only downside is the access road. A narrow lane with no passing places and on occasions had to make several attempts to get up and down.

Perfect. Loved the nice touches to make you feel at home

Great location and views. The apartment was beautifully presented and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Bolt Head and would book go again. It would be even better if there was somewhere for wet beach gear (particularly wet suits) and as there is no mobile reception wifi would have been helpful. Also for a place that is so well appointed in every other way and marketed as a "high end" rental, it's a shame the sheets were poly cotton and that the sofa covers which were damaged hadn't been replaced.

4 Bolthead was a lovely apartment - beautiful sea views - could just do with wifi so we could keep up to date with emails

Immaculate apartment in superb position - couldn't ask for more.

Excellent apartment, very clean and gorgeous views. Only criticism is no broadband.

Our seventh stay and a view to die for.

Property was very high standard in design, furnishing, equipment and layout - everything worked! Only slight caveat is that the property faces North and gets hardly any sun on the balcony - Magnificent view up the estuary however!

Super property - my only criticism would be that the windows were dirty. On a property that is sold heavily on its view I would expect keeping the windows clean (inside and out) to be on the weekly cleaning list. However, that said I would come again.

As above

A great property with stunning views. The view of the Estuary is magical.

Beautiful view from lounge area of apartment.

Extremely clean. Bed comfortable. One comment about recycling. This is not clear, as all dustbins are unmarked. Needs to be more clarity.