September 2007
Had a great week here, mostly sunny and warm. We loved the house especially lying in bed watching the tides come in and out. Food is good in both pubs, excellent fish and chips at the Globe – very popular. Do not be deceived by its outward appearance. Go to Exeter on the train, get off at Exeter Central and you walk through Gandy Street to main High Street, go to see Shell world wild life photographic exhibition in the museum in Gandy Street. Amazing photos. Eat lunch down on the quay, sit in the cathedral and if you are lucky someone will be singing. It cost us £6 for a return ticket for 2 people on the train. We hope to come again.
September 2007
What a great location! We had not visited SE Devon before, and it proved to be a very handy base for us to explore the area. The house itself is nicely appointed and we were very comfortable. The weather was superb throughout, with wonderful sunsets most evenings. We enjoyed watching the boats and birdlife in the estuary (particularly the turquoise Kingfisher) and were pleasantly surprised when a Seal swam past the patio one evening!
September 2007
A wonderful stay during some of the best weather this summer. Saw herons, cormorants, a kingfisher and even a seal, all from the Sea Room! Great National Trust properties nearby – especially enjoyed Castle Drogo and Coleton Fishacre. Had a special supper at Puffing Billy – great food and service – need to book in advance. Friendly village, the PO and shop sell everything you could need. Could sit and look at the view all day.
August 2007
Wonderful location and the most fantastic weather. We have fallen in love with the beautiful view. Some great doggie walks down on the beach. An entertaining evening spent in the Redwing with the landlord on the karaoke singing The House of the Rising Sun......despite this the seafood platter was excellent! Great days out in Salcombe and Topsham and so much more to discover yet of this glorious county Devon. Memorable holiday, many thanks.
August 2007
We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 days here in Beach House. The house is, of course, fabulous with its amazing views and excellent design and furnishing. We discovered Branscombe beach which is now officially our favourite beach in England (our previous being Woolacombe in N. Devon). The village is special though we didn’t manage to get to the pubs this time. Thanks for giving us a lovely holiday break. We look forward to returning next year.
August 2007
In the words of WH Davies:-
“What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare?”
- and that is just what we have done here at Beach House. We have stared at the turning of the tides and the bobbing of the boats and birds. We stopped and stared. We love Beach House and, never having visited Devon before, we love the place too. We are determined to return. For those with very young children we recommend Bicton Gardens – wonderful miniature train and beautiful gardens. The Donkey Sanctuary is a must, Exmouth and Sidmouth beaches (the former sandy, the latter a nightmare of a pebbly beach..but beautiful). My favourite boat is Grace – she’s an elegant lady albeit getting on – maybe a bit like me!
June 2007
Fantastic views, many sunsets that will be remembered for a long time (plenty of photographs). Great friendly village and general areas full of places to go. Many thanks. PS No luck with the fishing!
June 2007
We had a great time here at the Beach House. My boys had a blast crabbing off the back sea wall. Beautiful views and sunsets. The village was just what we had pictured England would look like. Everyone was so friendly and the house was amazing. We hope our 2 years here in the UK will be as great as this last week has been. Thank you so very much!
April 2007
Lovely lovely lovely. I had a great 50th with family and friends. Aged folks sat and watched the estuary views for ages. Thanks for everything – we will come again.
April 2007
Beach House certainly has the wow factor – great location, wonderful views and beautifully furnished. We loved the village atmosphere and ale at the Swan the Globe (Thursday night especially!). We also loved Powderham Castle, Bicton Park and the miniature pony centre. Hoping we can make a return visit sometime.
April 2007
2 days of glorious walking and blistering heat to return to magical sunsets and memories of sailing from Lympstone. The LCD TV was a first for us and and worked well with DVDs (after start-up groaning from the player). There were 4 boats moored on the estuary and one was a Drascombe Staffie, a coincidence because yesterday we will be visiting the original builder. A most welcome stay – many thanks!
February 2007
Just to say thank you for the loan of your beautiful house! We had a lovely few days in Lympstone. Many thanks.
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