Dolphin Cottage – Home 6326445 Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- min stay varies
Dolphin Cottage – Home 6326445
- Cottage
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Dolphin Cottage is a tiny, thatched, 17th Century, cob cottage, in the picturesque village of Shaldon.
It is in a quiet square, one minute's walk from the beach. There's a second beach which is about ten minute's walk away through the smugglers' tunnel!
Most of Shaldon village is flat and level, with easy access to the beach and shops. There are two steps down into the cottage and two other small steps inside. There are excellent shops providing most of what you need. There are plenty of pubs and cafes too, and a chip shop.
Downstairs there is a sitting room with sofa bed, and arm chairs, television with DVD player, and a living flame electric fire. The kitchen is well equipped. There is a washing machine and a dishwasher and a microwave.
The attractively tiled bathroom is also downstairs, and has a toilet, washbasin and bath.
There's a small sun lounge with reclining chairs, a washing line and toys for use on the beach.
Outside, the small enclosed courtyard is a lovely place to sit on the garden chairs and enjoy the fresh air. There is a small flowerbed with fuchsias, roses and clematis in it. As there is no passing traffic, it's a very peaceful spot. There is an outside toilet - useful if your feet are covered in sand!
Upstairs, the twin bedroom is reached by walking through the double bedroom. This makes it very suitable for families with children, but perhaps not so good for groups of adults. There is a washbasin in the twin room, and a cot.
Bed linen and towels can be provided for you at extra cost. Please email the owner of the cottage for details.
We try to provide everything you need for a comfortable and happy holiday.
Shaldon beaches are excellent for families. Swimming is safe as long as you take notice of the tides. A tide table is provided in the cottage, and it is not safe to swim while the tide is going out. When it is coming in though, it is exciting to swim from the ferry to the jetty with the tide, then get out, walk along the beach, and swim down again. It's called beach running! At low tide there are sand banks with masses of shellfish and small fishes - "The Salty". Again you need to plan according to the tides.
The ferry takes you to Teignmouth, where there are all the facilities of a small town, including largish supermarkets. There are more beaches, and a pier with amusements on it. From here there are boat trips, and you can hire boats or take part in water sports. The children's play area on the sea front is excellent.
The trains from Teignmouth are really good. You can go to Exeter - a spectacular ride along the coast - and the Central Station brings you right into the heart of the city. You can go up river to Newton Abbot and Totnes.
The buses too are frequent and reliable. In fact the public transport is so good that we like to park our car and forget about it for the week.
Of course there are lots of lovely walks too, up river, along the coast paths and round the village.
Shaldon is full of tiny narrow streets, little alleyways and colourful cottages. In Spring and Autumn parking is easy as the double yellow lines are seasonal. However in the summer parking can be tricky, so we will provide you with suggestions of the best places to use.
We hope you would like to come and stay at Dolphin Cottage. If there is anything else you would like to know, please do get in touch.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Patio
- Internet access
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($125.64) £100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Helen B.
- Average reply time:
- 3 hours 23 minutes
- Response rate:
- 83%
- Calendar last updated:
- 04 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 29 reviews
Excellent
29 reviews
- Excellent
- 23
- Very Good
- 5
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Lovely fully equiped cottage”
Excellent location just 2 minutes from the beach, and close to cafes and pubs and the ferry to Teignmouth. Fully enjoyed our stay and will visit again.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
Response from the owner I'm so glad you enjoyed your holiday. We look forward to welcoming you again. Best wishes, Helen
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Amazing holiday”
We love Shaldon and we love Dolphin Cottage. A beautiful cottage set a stone's throw from a family friendly beach, perfect for our young family. The property was wonderfully clean and maintaine… More
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Response from the owner Thankyou very much for your lovely review of Dolphin Cottage! We are so pleased you had a wonderful stay and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Best Wishes, Helen and Sarah
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Lovely stay”
Dolphin cottage is full of old world charm and character. Well equipped and spotlessly clean. We really appreciated the sunny courtyard space which made for a relaxing stay. Great village locati… More
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Response from the owner I'm so glad you enjoyed your holiday. I hope we will have the pleasure of welcoming you again before too long.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Quaint cottage in perfect location!”
We loved our stay at Dolphin Cottage with our one and two year old children. House was very well set up for families with toys, plastic plates/cups, beach toys, and even a training potty for our two y… More
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Response from the owner I'm so glad that you enjoyed your holiday and that you liked the cottage. We look forward to welcoming you again. Best wishes, Helen
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Lovely cottage in Shaldon”
First visit for us back to Shaldon following covid pandemic. Cottage owner doing everything to try and keep everyone safe with additional measures (a list of which was sent to us prior to arrival) plu… More
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Response from the owner Thankyou for this lovely review, which I have only just seen. We used to be told when reviews were sent, but they seem to have stopped doing that now! Anyway, I'm very glad you enjoyed yourselves, with best wishes, Helen
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Pretty cottage in great location”
Dolphin cottage is a tiny thatched cottage in the centre of the very pretty village of Shaldon just minutes from the beach and ferry to Teignmouth and close to restaurants and pubs. It was spotlessly … More
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Response from the owner Thankyou Nici. I'm so glad you had a good time. Best wishes, Helen
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Quaint and great location”
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Dolphin Cottage, felt like stepping back in time but with all mod cons! Cottage has been well restored, clean and practical. Beware low doorways, few bumped heads despite precautions added by owners! Shower as described- very low Water pressure so need to use bath instead and allow plenty of time to run. Probably more suited to family with young children rather than our large teenagers!! Location amazing, very close to beach, ferry and cafes/restaurants. Great communication from host.
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Response from the owner Thankyou for that. I'm glad you enjoyed youselves. Sorry about the water pressure! Perhaps to do with being at sea level! Best wishes, Helen
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“Lovely thatched cottage in Shaldon”
A return visit to beautiful Shaldon and Dolphin Cottage, as always the cottage was lovely and clean and ideal for our short break. Even though the weather wasn't very kind to us, we could still e… More
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Response from the owner I'm so glad you had a good time. Do come again! Best wishes, Helen
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Period holiday Cottage - Shaldon- Dolphin Cottage”
This is a delightful small cottage. Location ideal for village. Very comfortable beds and sitting-room. Reasonably equipped. Unfortunately the advertisement was inaccurate and misleading. There is on… More
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Response from the owner Thankyou for your comments. I have now changed the advertisement so that it says there is only one bathroom. Unfortunately Trip Advisor does not have the facility to say that there is also an extra toilet, which I'm sure would be useful for people to know. The advert has always said, ". Upstairs, the twin bedroom is reached by walking through the double bedroom. This makes it very suitable for families with children, but perhaps not so good for groups of adults. There is a washbasin in the twin room, and a cot." and I don't think I can put it any clearer than that. Anyway, thankyou for the four star rating. I'm glad you were able to enjoy your holiday anyway. Best wishes, Helen
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Beautiful”
A simply beautiful cottage, with so much character. Its perfect for the beach and Shaldon centre while being in a beautiful quiet situation. The beach is literally 30 seconds walk. Very well equipped … More
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Response from the owner I hope that you will come again soon. Your granddaughters will love Shaldon and they'll enjoy the olde worlde cottage too. Thankyou for this lovely review, cheerio, Helen
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Helen (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Helen (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Helen the owner's contact details or send them a message.
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Or send Helen (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Helen (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Helen (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Helen (the owner) before booking?
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- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Helen (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Helen (the owner) a message.
If Helen (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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