Do you fancy a break in South Devon? Well-known for its mediterranean climate, picturesque coastline and bustling market towns, it is the ultimate holiday destination for all ages. With so many things to do, beaches to visit and many miles of coastal and woodland areas for walking, this is a truly wonderful place to create those lasting holiday memories.
We have a fantastic range of self-catering holiday homes situated in South Devon, with a wide variety of properties to suit everyone, including our luxury collection and romantic breaks for couples.
We have a fantastic range of self-catering holiday homes situated in South Devon, with a wide variety of properties to suit everyone, including our luxury collection and romantic breaks for couples.
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Brixham is a hidden gem. Situated at the southern end of Torbay, it has a quintessential harbour, colourful hillside fishermen cottages overlooking the water and fishing boats coming into land their catch. The mix of character and tradition is Brixham's charm, with cultural and arts events taking place across the year, unique attractions and excellent local food.
Perhaps one of the most famous national parks across the UK, Dartmoor is famous for its vast green expanses and granite-formed uplands, charming country pubs, and of course the winding origins of the River Dart. A walkers' paradise, Dartmoor's wildlife and particularly the Dartmoor Ponies have been featured in news, documentaries and the book 'We Bought a Zoo' which became a base for the Hollywood film of the same name.
Positioned at the mouth of the River Dart, Dartmouth is a town rich in maritime history, surrounded by some of South Devon's most beautiful countryside. The bustling town has lots to offer with its narrow streets jam-packed with independent shops, art galleries, local produce stores and a range of tempting cafes and restaurants.
If you fancy exploring the beautiful area of the South Hams on your holiday to South Devon, the bustling market town of Kingsbridge, makes an ideal home from home for your visit to this stunning area. With popular beaches and local attractions just a stone's throw away, whilst remaining close to other popular towns such as Salcombe and Dartmouth, this picturesque town makes the perfect central base for exploring this part of the beautiful region.
Positioned at the mouth of the River Dart with stunning views up the river and across to Dartmouth, is the village of Kingswear. With a little shop, a couple of pubs and cafs, it's the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing holiday.
Kingwear is also ideally placed for enjoying the local area, whether it's an amazing beach to spend the day on, a walk on the South West Coastal Path, a quick trip over the ferry to Dartmouth or steam train ride to Paignton.Join our mailing list to keep up to date with our special offers, new properties events and news.
Kingwear is also ideally placed for enjoying the local area, whether it's an amazing beach to spend the day on, a walk on the South West Coastal Path, a quick trip over the ferry to Dartmouth or steam train ride to Paignton.Join our mailing list to keep up to date with our special offers, new properties events and news.
Reviews (10)
Neil Thomson
Oct 30, 2021
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Hu Go
Oct 25, 2021
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Had an awful stay at the air bnb in Dartmouth. The inside not as photographed. The free on sight on parking was filled. The car had parked in a way that meant that the key safe was inaccessible. At this time tried to call both provided emergency numbers and received no answer. The flat had nothing left I'm in it. Not even a tea bag or hand soap. Overnight my guests clothes were dirtied when snails climbed over them. Tried contact numbers again and got no answer. After the reservation was finished I contacted the company that owns the location via the air bnb. I outlined my complaints and requested
Vicky Jackman
Jul 30, 2021
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The layout of the property is good for families. Future guests would be wise to check facilities for parking as this was not as stated and on-road parking is a problem in Salcombe.
There were issues within the property concerning quality of equipment, some of which was very dirty and not fit for purpose. As requested by Blueriver Cottages a complaint was made on the first day of hire but to date these problems have not been addressed.
There were issues within the property concerning quality of equipment, some of which was very dirty and not fit for purpose. As requested by Blueriver Cottages a complaint was made on the first day of hire but to date these problems have not been addressed.
Alan Flitcroft
Jun 16, 2021
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We stayed at the Royal standard house in shaldon Devon what a lovely house and was lovely and clean we had the pleasure of meeting steph who cleans it what a very helpful lady she is a credit to her profession the house is very well equipped and we could not fault it the only problem is parking for a big house it has only 1 private space so be aware if you ring like i did they told me there was 2 spaces on arrival i rang and was told that in the description there is only 1 we had 3 cars i had already booked a drive way in teignmoth for the week that was 35.00 not to bad . If your crafty enough
Alex Fridman
May 29, 2021
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Robert Spriggs
Feb 01, 2021
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Warning!
Do not stay at Melbrake or risk booking your holiday with Blue River Cottages!
You are likely to have your holiday cancelled without just reasoning.
I had initially booked Melbrake for Easter 2020 and Covid happened so I was asked If I would mind moving the booking to Easter 2021 which I did in order to help the hospitality industry and have a family holiday to look forward to post covid.
I have now been told that the holiday that my family has been looking forward to for nearly 2 years is to be cancelled without just reasoning.
I asked if I could move the holiday to August 2021 or
Do not stay at Melbrake or risk booking your holiday with Blue River Cottages!
You are likely to have your holiday cancelled without just reasoning.
I had initially booked Melbrake for Easter 2020 and Covid happened so I was asked If I would mind moving the booking to Easter 2021 which I did in order to help the hospitality industry and have a family holiday to look forward to post covid.
I have now been told that the holiday that my family has been looking forward to for nearly 2 years is to be cancelled without just reasoning.
I asked if I could move the holiday to August 2021 or
David Matthews
Sep 11, 2020
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Leon Stone
Jul 01, 2020
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Be very careful of this company. Booked a cottage for this year and due to the recent pandemic and health issues had to try and rearrange. Firstly we were told we could have an E voucher to redeem in 2021,later to be informed they did no such thing. When we phoned again we were told if we did not take the holiday this year (2020)we would loose our £210 deposit. Again they said we were misinformed. We managed to re-book for 2021 but were not informed about the £100 price hike. They also tried to say our discount voucher would not be valid and if we had not complained so heavily this would have
Matthew Clark
May 13, 2019
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Steve Clemson
Nov 02, 2018
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No issues at all with booking via Blueriver however, they asked for a review of the property after my stay and decided to only post the positive part. I asked them to either post my review in full or remove it and they decided to remove! Looking at the other reviews on their site they are all small and therefore I can only assume that they quote the positive remarks only and omit the feedback on what needs improving or is not up to scratch. Does not seem like a good practice to me. On a positive note, one small problem whilst we stayed at a cottage was rectified immediately.
