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6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this cottage rental
Pipers Cottage is a beautiful rustic creekside property, perfectly positioned in a picture postcard setting on the west side of the Salcombe/Kingsbridge Estuary. It is only a 2 minute drive from the pretty waterside town of Kingsbridge with its many shops, pubs and restaurants and just a 5 minute drive from fashionable Salcombe with its fabulous golden beaches. For the slightly more adventurous both Salcombe/East Portlemouth and Kingsbridge can be accessed by boat or kayak from the front of the cottage!
In addition, the cottage is really well positioned in the South Hams to access, not only the beaches of Salcombe, but many more favourites such as Bantham, Bigbury, Thurlestone, South Milton all approximately a 10 minute drive from the cottage door.
Historic Dartmouth is just a short drive in the opposite direction along what must be one of the most spectacular coastal routes in the country, with many more fabulous beaches en route, including, Beesands, Slapton and the award winning Blackpool Sands.
However if you do not want to venture far from the cottage there are enough things to do around the property to keep adults and children happy for days: Relax on the loungers on the sun drenched terrace; Sit on the Jetty with a coffee or a glass of wine watching the kids play in the creek and if you're lucky spot the resident Kingfishers fishing as the tide slowly comes in bringing with it our friendly pair of swans. At low tide it is possible to walk a fair distance along the creek on the shingle bed (avoid the mud) and see the clam beds and a huge variety of birdlife feeding on small crabs and shellfish. Finally, a rowing boat (4.4 meters) and two kayaks are available on request; great for pottering around on the creek at high tide. Please note that because of the steps leading up to the property our cottage may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
In addition, the cottage is really well positioned in the South Hams to access, not only the beaches of Salcombe, but many more favourites such as Bantham, Bigbury, Thurlestone, South Milton all approximately a 10 minute drive from the cottage door.
Historic Dartmouth is just a short drive in the opposite direction along what must be one of the most spectacular coastal routes in the country, with many more fabulous beaches en route, including, Beesands, Slapton and the award winning Blackpool Sands.
However if you do not want to venture far from the cottage there are enough things to do around the property to keep adults and children happy for days: Relax on the loungers on the sun drenched terrace; Sit on the Jetty with a coffee or a glass of wine watching the kids play in the creek and if you're lucky spot the resident Kingfishers fishing as the tide slowly comes in bringing with it our friendly pair of swans. At low tide it is possible to walk a fair distance along the creek on the shingle bed (avoid the mud) and see the clam beds and a huge variety of birdlife feeding on small crabs and shellfish. Finally, a rowing boat (4.4 meters) and two kayaks are available on request; great for pottering around on the creek at high tide. Please note that because of the steps leading up to the property our cottage may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsBeautiful cottages by the creek with welcoming owners, well-equipped kitchens, and peaceful surroundings. Ideal for family holidays or relaxing getaways.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
We enjoyed our week staying at Pipers, which is in a delightful and peaceful setting and furnished with taste and quality. It is well placed to visit the South Hams district: Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Dartmouth plus all the surrounding coastline. You definitely need a car to make the most of the location and be prepared to reverse very frequently in the narrow lanes. The owners kept good contact but were not intrusive.
8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2025
Peaceful creekside cottage. Owners Rob and Sian very helpful and responded immediately to any queries we had. Kitchen very well equipped. Comfy beds. We ate our meals on terrace in front of cottage every evening when the weather allowed. Well located for local beaches, Hope Cove, Bigbury on sea, Salcombe all within easy reach, although the very narrow lanes can be somewhat hair raising when having to reverse to allow other traffic to pass!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Had a fabulous week staying in Piper Cottage, extremely comfortable and clean accommodation with the bonus of a lovely terrace and proximity to the creek. Beautiful part of the world, would definitely stay again.
5 / 10·Sep 2020
The cottage was perfect, cosy and with everthing we neededThe beds were comfy and the out space great for family mealsCrabbing from the bridge was grest fun ,we missed out on water in the creek due to the time of year but we walked along way down at low tide Thank you Rob for letting us stay here and all your helpPerfect !!!
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9.7Outstanding
(70 Ratings)
Beautiful cottages by the creek with welcoming owners, well-equipped kitchens, and peaceful surroundings. Ideal for family holidays or relaxing getaways.
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