6 Charming Holiday Homes in Salcombe

Last updated on October 10, 2024

Looking for a place to stay in Salcombe? Here’s our guide to the best Salcombe holiday homes, featuring everything from Salcombe holiday cottages to quirky shepherd’s hut stays. We’ve also included a selection of holiday homes across the bay in East Portlemouth.

And don’t miss our guide to the best things to do in Salcombe, which includes all the best restaurants, shops, beaches walks and more. We’ve been going there regularly for the past 13 years, so we have lots of favourites to share.

It’s a good place to visit as part of these gorgeous UK road trips, or as an add-on to a trip to Cornwall. If making a trip of it, also check out our guides to the best Devon Airbnbs, Cornwall Airbnbs, and hot tub lodges in Devon and Cornwall.

6 Beautiful Salcombe Holiday Homes

Year of the Ox

This former writer’s retreat just outside Salcombe has an elegant Scandinavian style and huge panoramic windows that make it feel akin to a treehouse.The woodland escape has two acres of grounds with winding paths through terraced gardens. And a big highlight is the deck, complete with outdoor jacuzzi and perfect for alfresco dining.

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The Bowline

This stylish three-bedroom apartment, The Bowline, has a gorgeous shared swimming pool that brings to mind Italy rather than Devon. It has a nautical theme with comfy furnishings that make the most of the small space. Note that the pool is shared with three other homes.

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Merchants House Salcombe

One of the most stylish holiday cottages in Salcombe, Merchants House is a luxury four-bed home with gorgeous landscaped gardens.

It’s in the Victorian Quarter of Devon Road, and just a few minutes’ walk from the waterfront and Fore Street.

Attached to Merchants House is a two-bedroom apartment, The Booty, which is also available for hire (around £335 per night for four people).

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What the guests say: “Just spent a wonderful weekend with family at Merchants House Salcombe. The house is superbly decorated, furnished and equipped with everything you could imagine. The garden is also very beautiful with plenty of outdoor equipment to keep all ages happy. I can’t rate this property highly enough, it is just excellent.”

The Villa, Salcombe

Another Salcombe holiday home with stunning views is The Villa, a five-bedroom waterside home overlooking the beautiful beaches of East Portlemouth. The stylish property is next to the Salcombe Harbour Hotel where you can enjoy the facilities, including its lounge bar, restaurant and spa.

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What the guests say: “This house is a great choice for a family or group of friends and is perfectly placed being just a short walking distance to the town centre and ferry. We were a family of 10, of all ages, from toddlers to grandparents and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.The open plan living room/kitchen is stunning and has everything you need for self catering and the adjoining glass balcony that leads off this room overlooks the estuary where there is always lots going on to watch.

“The enclosed balcony and a fitted stairgate at this level and basement level was a welcome addition and meant we didn’t have to worry about toddlers on the stairs or going outside. All the bedrooms are spacious with quality fittings – the master bedroom and two others having great estuary views…”

A few more options for holiday homes in Salcombe

Pretty thatched cottage in Marlborough near Salcombe

Stylish house in East Portlemouth

Plympton Barn in South Sands

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