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Salcombe

Welcome to Watch Hill

5
Bedrooms
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11
Guests
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3
Bathrooms
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Uncover our coastal homestay with breath-taking panoramic ocean views, gorgeous sun-trap gardens, easy beach access and luxurious interior. Plus, it's dog friendly too!

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Festive Offer: £600 OFF 7 night Christmas stays!

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Why Finest Stays love this

Sunny gardens

Enjoy the stunning landscaped tiered garden with loungers and seating area

Sunny outdoor dining area

Enjoy meals al fresco style and use the gas BBQ to sizzle your sausages

Generous proportions

A wonderful sense of space and light throughout the house

Plenty of parking

There is parking for up to 4 cars whilst in residence

Fantastic views

Glorious views over the Salcombe harbour and beyond

Huge living areas

Perfect for families and groups with large dining areas and living rooms

Watch Hill Overview

Perched above glistening tides, our dog friendly seaside bolthole sits in the heart of The South Hams, with beautiful gardens and views across the Salcombe harbour. Situated only a 5-minute walk from the buzzing Salcombe high street and quays, its position is utterly perfect. Watch Hill has private parking for 3 cars meaning everyone can come and go as they please, totally stress-free. With every detail lovingly and carefully considered, Watch Hill offer masses of space for 11 guests to relax in style.

Approached by a flight of steps from the parking area you will find the large sun terrace with outdoor dining area, gas barbecue, wooden bench and chiminea. This terrace is absolutely drenched in sunshine and is simply divine for enjoying your breakfast in the morning or an al fresco meal in the evening. Keep warm in the evenings by firing up the chiminea and keep the children entertained by roasting some marshmallows. Paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking and swimming are all favourite Salcombe past-times - stay at Watch Hill and be just 5 minutes from all the action and best beaches, but at the same time, you can enjoy the perfect peace and quiet away from noise and the hustle and bustle.

The wide hallway leads to the open plan kitchen, dining, and seating area. The views from here are magical and the French windows lead out onto the terrace with its panoramic glittering sea views. The kitchen is jam-packed with all of those little things that are just so handy. Of course, the American style fridge-freezer with ice maker is a must have when feeding a large and hungry crowd, and the all important Nespresso machine is ready for a busy morning's service!

Separate from this open plan area is a living room and second dining area (perfect for children.) Keep going, and you will discover the first bedroom, with a single bed and bunk beds. This is the ultimate kid's room - perfect for cousins or friends to have their own little section of the house, or an ideal teenager's hangout. Beyond this is a large utility area, with a washing machine and tumble dryer and shower room.

Climbing the staircase up to the second floor there are three bedrooms. The front two bedrooms have sensational sea views - and one of them also has a balcony for really taking in those ocean vistas.

Of these three bedrooms, one of these rooms has a king size bed with a sumptuous mattresses and gorgeous bed linen. The other two bedrooms can be set up as a king-size or a twin - totally up to you. These three bedrooms share a large stylish family bathroom and there is an additional loo on the landing. With the gentle salty sea breeze through the trees, you'll just adore these peaceful rooms to escape to at the end of the day.

On the third floor, you'll find the master bedroom which boasts bi-fold doors to a striking balcony, perfect for a morning coffee or a late night glass of something. With a king-size bed draped with ultra-soft cotton bedding, a beautifully upholstered velvet headborard and armchair, and two bedside tables, this calm room is a wonderful space to unwind after an action-packed day exploring. The opulent en suite in calm, soothing tones is complete with an elegant bathtub, large shower, and a wash basin. All bathrooms have White Company toiletries.

Please note: Up to 2 dogs are very welcome. Please note, there is an additional fee of £50 per dog.

If you are bringing little ones, there is a high chair available and a travel cot too. Please do bring your little one's sheets with you for use in the travel cot.

Laundry facilities are available in the utility room, including an iron and ironing board.

Floorplan

Layout

First Floor

  • Entrance from parking up flight of steps to first level
  • Outdoor sun terrace with dining area, bench, gas barbecue and chiminea
  • Seating area looking out across estuary
  • Kitchen and dining area
  • Bedroom with single bed and bunk bed
  • Shower room
  • Large utility area (separate washing machine and tumble dryer)

Second Floor

  • Bedroom (kingsize) with sink and balcony
  • Bedroom (twin or super king) with sink
  • Bedroom (twin or super king) with sink
  • Family bathroom (bath, shower, sink, WC)
  • Toilet on second floor landing

Third Floor

  • Master bedroom (kingsize) with en suite bathroom (bath, shower, sink, WC) and balcony
  • Walkway leading over to spacious garden with seating area and sun loungers

Outside Area

  • Outdoor dining on sun terrace
  • Walkway leading over to spacious garden with seating area and sun loungers from third floor
  • Tiered landscaped garden

Finer Details

Appliances

  • Nespresso machine
  • American style fridge-freezer with ice maker
  • TV/DVD player in second living room
  • Free WiFi throughout
  • Sonos in each room

Facilities

  • Outdoor dining on sun terrace
  • Tiered landscaped garden
  • Outdoor sun loungers and seating area
  • Gas barbecue

Parking

  • There are 3 car parking spaces at Watch Hill

FAQs

Sleeps

11

Beds

  • 2 x King
  • 2 x Super Kings which can be twins
  • 1 x Bunk beds plus a single

Changeover Day

Friday for peak periods, flexibility at other times and for short breaks

Arrival and Departure

Arrival from 4:00pm, departure by 10am

Coffee Machine

Nespresso machine (takes original capsules)

Wifi Speed

Upload Speed: 8.55 Mb/s
Download Speed: 49.87 Mb/s
Last checked on 05/11/2022

Bed Linen

High quality bed linen supplied and changed weekly

Toiletries

The White Company toiletries provided

Towels

Each guest has one hand towel and one bath sheet

Dog Friendly

This property does accept upo to 2 dogs

Mobile Reception

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EV Charging Locations

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Additional Information

  • Iron and Ironing Board
  • Hair dryer available
  • Lawned area at the back of the house and patio with outside dining at the front
  • Gas BBQ
  • There are several steps / stairs in the internal and external part of the property.
  • There is parking for 4-5 cars in front of the house
  • This property cannot accommodate stair gates.
  • Travel Cot and High Chair both available.
  • Private laundry facilities available including an iron and ironing board
  • Bed linen and bath towels provided and beds made up weekly


If you’d like to check any specific information that isn't mentioned in our descriptions, please call us and speak to one of our Holiday Consultants or see our FAQ's page.

Parking Information

There are three car parking spaces at Watch Hill. If additional spaces are required, we recommend driving further along Allenhayes where there is street parking with no yellow lines.

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Watch Hill Location

Tucked away on the Southern Coast of Devon you will find Salcombe: an iconic seaside town renowned for it’s picturesque harbour, sun-soaked beaches and captivating coastlines. Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Salcombe has been a holiday hot-spot for generations, proving a paradise for all the ages. Whether you’re looking to ride wild waters, hike through enchanting landscapes or simply lounge on golden sands, Salcombe will not disappoint.

Lining the beach is a vibrant harbour-side town brimming with treats from independent shops, restaurants and bars. This is where tourists and locals come together to create the cheerful atmosphere that Salcombe is famous for: after all, if your only concern is which food to try next or which beach to explore, you’ve got a reason to be cheerful.

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Special Offer

Festive Offer: £600 OFF 7 night Christmas stays!

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Max Children:
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Maximum number of adults and children is 11
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We stayed at watch hill for half term October week 2025. We have stayed there for the last 4 years and booked again next year. We are 6 adults and 4 children ages 16 - 8 ( including us 2 grandparents), once again we had the most wonderful week and everything is catered for. Many thanks 5/5
Mrs Lock
October 2025
We had an absolutely wonderful time in Salcombe again and Watch Hill was perfect in every way. From the stunning views to the comfortable, spacious rooms and beautiful bathrooms the house was wonderful and we loved everything about our stay.
A. Hayward
June 2025
What a wonderful location and property. With the most incredible view over the estuary and a terrace in front of the house where one can sit and enjoy the view, it offers so much. The house is beautifully decorated with 5 good sized comfortable bedrooms and plenty of living space downstairs. Behind the house is a lovely terraced garden again with great views. For families or friends of up to 10/11 people this is a house that works really well. And if you get weather as we did at the end of April then it’s difficult to beat. Many
Mr Davies
May 2025
Thanks for arranging our stay. Watch Hill was definitely 5 stars. Loads of space, dual sitting rooms handy, good beds, full house kitchen, and the indoors front area is just fantastic for catching spring sun without the wind. Plus easy to reach centre of Salcombe without being in the melee. We were amazingly lucky with the weather but it would be a great house regardless. Finest Stays was admirable in every sense.
Mr Duroux
April 2025
This was our second trip to Watch Hil as we love the place. The combination of its location, the character features, being dog friendly, the lovely garden and the amazing view makes this a real winner. We are so pleased to be able to book it on reduced occupancy when we aren’t travelling with a big group. Looking forward to booking another trip already!
Ms Hillsdon
January 2025
Thank you for a great service Finest Stays! We stayed in Watch Hill in Salcombe for October half term week, the staff were all extremely helpful, the house suited all our needs for 6 adults ,4 children and 2 dogs, the online description of the house was spot on and the booking and website easy to navigate for a nan and grandad, We will definitely be coming back next year, thank you so much!
Mrs Lock
November 2024
We had an excellent stay at Watch Hill. The house itself was amazing. So spacious, well appointed, had everything you need for self catering. The best part was the glorious view over the estuary. Finest Stays were helpful and responsive. The location was excellent. Only a few minute stroll down into the village. All in all an excellent stay - would highly recommend.
Ms White
October 2024
We had a great time again at Watch Hill, it's perfect for our annual trip and the group were all happy with the bedrooms and the kitchen and living spaces. The views make it such a special place and the facilities in the house are all really good. We had everything we needed. We will definitely be booking again for next year. 5/5
Ms Read
April 2024
We had a fantastic time and the size of the house really exceeded our expectations. It was really spacious and easily accommodated my family and children as well as both sets of grandparents. Overall, we were delighted and looking forward to booking another stay next year!
Ms Russell-Jones
September 2023
We loved staying at Watch Hill. It surpassed our expectations and we'll definitely be back again. The house is finished to high standard, with lots of space, and was perfect for us staying with extended family. We loved being able to pop into Salcombe and it's only a quick drive or ferry to the beach. Thank you!
Mrs Coram
August 2023
Watch Hill is a very beautiful house in an ideal location, 5 mins walk into Salcombe and fabulous views of the estuary.
Mrs Shinn
September 2022
The house was wonderful in every aspect and far exceeded our expectations of any rental property. It was fully equipped with everything we could possibly need.
Mrs Flynn
August 2022
Beautiful house, great accommodation (very clean, high standard of finish, all modern facilities) and fabulous outside area to take in the spectacular view.
Mrs Brine
July 2022

Secure your dream Devon stay with a £50 deposit

Balmy beach evenings, crisp countryside strolls and slow sunlit mornings are just £50 away. Terms and conditions apply.

 

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