Saltwater Escapes Reviews

Gareth Jones 2025.12.09

     

Torquay November break We stayed at Bayview Retreat in Torquay for a few days in November. The property has a great view across Torbay from the terrace. The open plan living room/kitchen is a good space. All rooms are a good size. It was lovely and warm. An allocated parking space in a secure car park was a bonus. We enjoyed walking to the beach and marina area with our dog, its a pleasant walk but also easy to drive down and plenty of parking at this time of year. Would recommen

Date of experience: 21 November, 2025

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.12.09

Thank you, Gareth, for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Torquay Bayview Retreat and the stunning views over Tor Bay. It's great to hear you made the most of the nearby beach and marina walks with your dog. The secure parking and cosy atmosphere are always a bonus, especially during a relaxing getaway. The Saltwater Escapes team appreciate your kind recommendation and hope to welcome you back in the future!

Harvey 2025.12.04

10

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Exceptional ☺ Great accommodation and location 15 minute stroll into town Centre. Lovely views, plenty of restaurants within walking distance.

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.12.09

Thank you for your review Harvey! We're thrilled you enjoyed the location and accommodation. It’s great to hear you made the most of the nearby restaurants and the lovely stroll into town. The team at Saltwater Escapes hope to welcome you back soon!

Celia Jones 2025.12.03

     

Perfect All Year Round Retreat We stayed at Torquay Bayview Retreat and really enjoyed our few days by the sea. The apartment is in a great location for exploring the beaches, parks, marina and town. When we arrived, we were pleased to have allocated secure parking. The parking area is well lit and has good signage. It was easy to find where we were staying and we couldn't wait to have a look around. The accommodation is really well set out and very welcoming and warm. There is everything you need to self cater. The outside terrace is a great size and perfect for watching the sunrise and sunset over Torbay. We enjoyed walking down to the beach and parks each day with our small dog. We found plenty of dog friendly cafes on our travels. We also visited Paignton seafront and Brixham harbour. There is so much to do and see in the area all year round. We will definitely return.

Date of experience: 21 November, 2025

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.12.09

Thank you, Celia, for sharing your experience at Torquay Bayview Retreat with Saltwater Escapes! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location, amenities, and the lovely terrace views. It’s great that you and your dog had such a fantastic time exploring the area, finding dog-friendly spots, and making the most of what the region offers. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for more coastal adventures!

Samantha 2025.12.03

7

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Good ☺ Cottage was lovely, clean and very well equipped. ☹ Nowhere to park, so struggled with luggage and a hill or steps wherever you park, location not for people that struggle with steps or hills. Courtyard was about the size of a telephone box, so nowhere to let the dog out to toilet without taking them out on the lead up / down the steps.

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.12.09

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Samantha! We're glad you enjoyed the cottage's cleanliness and amenities. We want to confirm that our property is not advertised as having dedicated parking, as this is a common amenity challenge in this charming, historic part of Brixham. We also aim for full transparency, and while Brixham is famous for its beautiful, hilly streets, our listing reflects this location accurately. Regarding the small outside area, we do not advertise it as a key amenity, but rather maintain it as a convenient, secure space for guests with dogs to use. We are sorry that this added bonus, meant for your convenience, was not appreciated. The team at Saltwater Escapes hope to welcome you back soon.

Laura 2025.12.01

     

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We had a lovely time at the cottage which is ideally situated for the ferry to Dartmouth with lovely views over the river from the top floor bedroom. We enjoyed it so much we have booked again for next year!

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.12.09

Thank you, Laura! We're thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful time at the cottage and loved the river views from the top floor. It's fantastic to know you'll be returning next year, repeat visits mean so much to us at Saltwater Escapes. Wishing you another fantastic stay!

Archie 2025.11.26

10

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Exceptional

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.12.09

Thank you for your review Archie! We're thrilled to hear you had an exceptional experience with Saltwater Escapes at Sea Breeze. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Martin 2025.11.24

10

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Exceptional ☺ Cottage was warm and inviting when we arrived had everything we needed

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes

Dear Martin,
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are pleased to hear the cottage felt warm and inviting on arrival and that it had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. We would be very happy to welcome you back again in the future.
Warm regards,
Nicholas – Saltwater Escapes

Sophie 2025.11.23

     

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Really nice place to bring our dog. Clean, super warm (even though it was freezing outside), and cosy.We were a bit worried about parking but in fairness we always had a place to park on the road.We would stay again.

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.11.23

Thank you, Sophie, for sharing your experience with Saltwater Escapes! We're so glad you and your dog had a comfortable and cosy stay despite the chilly weather. It’s great to hear parking worked out well too. We’d love to welcome you back in the future!

Peter 2025.11.22

9

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Wonderful

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.12.10

Thank you for you review Peter! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience at Teign View with Saltwater Escapes. We hope to see you again soon!

Beatrice 2025.11.16

10

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Exceptional

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.12.02

Thank you for your review Beatrice! We're thrilled you had an exceptional experience at Oyster Catcher Cottage with Saltwater Escapes. We’re glad we could make your experience memorable and hope to welcome you back soon.

Bethany 2025.11.16

     

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Nice stay - good location Parking behind the house Very spacious home Good kitchen Only complaint was a very dirty shower curtain

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.12.02

Thank you, Bethany, for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the spacious home and its convenient location. We apologise for the issue with the shower curtain and will ensure this is addressed promptly. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. The team at Saltwater Escapes hope to host you again in the future.

Charles Lancaster 2025.11.14

     

Bayview Retreat We stayed at the lovely Torquay Bayview Retreat in early autumn. The weather was pleasantly mild, the view from the apartment’s terrace spectacular and the countryside stunningly green. Part of the ‘English Riviera’, with is sandy beaches, coastal walks and rolling hills and vales, it really is the quintessential English landscape! As a history buff I found much of ‘Old England’ to discover. Kent’s Cavern, a prehistoric cave in nearby Peignton, is well worth a visit. A palaeolithic labyrinth of caverns, with 400-million-year-old stalagmites and stalactites, it now includes exhibits of Ice Age tools and fossils. Close to Torquay is charming Totnes, full of local crafts. Once a Roman settlement, with a road running north along the River Dart, it has always been a transport throughfare. In the nineteenth century its cider and woollen warehouses, now residential and office blocks, were served in the Industrial Revolution by barges, and you can still enjoy peaceful rambles along the old towpath. High up Totnes’s main street it’s the 11th century Norman motte-and-bailey Castle (now run by English Heritage) and the walk around the ramparts of the 14th century keep offers 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside. In Dartington, nestled in the valley, is the very beautiful Dartington Estate with its Courtyard and Grade II Listed Gardens (entry fee applies) and free access to footpaths and trails. Its quaint village is renowned for its musical and cultural events as well as its handmade crystal industry, local craft shops and fine food outlets. A week’s stay in Torquay was not enough for us. Next time we would love to explore Exmouth and Lyme Regis on the west Jurassic Coast, and inland to the Dartmoor National Park, an open moorland, and Exeter Cathedral, dating back to the 12th century. Thank you, Nick for maintaining a beautiful apartment as well as a veritable launching pad to Devon’s amazing scenery and rich history! Charles

Date of experience: 05 October, 2025

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.11.18

Thank you for sharing such a beautifully detailed review, Charles! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay at Saltwater Escapes’ Bayview Retreat and had the chance to explore the incredible history and beauty of the area. It sounds like you made the most of your time in Torquay and beyond! We’d be delighted to welcome you back for more adventures, Exmouth and Dartmoor await! I'll also pass on your kind words to Nick. Thank you again!

Colin 2025.11.14

9

Verified

Very good local amenities, clean, comfortable and would stay here again. ☺ Excellent location as long as passing fish lorries at 5.30 am would not disturb your sleep. Very clean with comfortable beds and soft towels. The La Petite Maison restaurant below is also excellent if looking to dine out. ☹ The bathroom is "compact" with little space for four persons effects and the upper double bedroom could do with a wardrobe or somewhere to hang shirts and trousers. Also not suitable for those who cannot handle steps between floors well.

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes

Dear Colin,
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are pleased you found the property clean, comfortable, and conveniently located, and that you enjoyed the restaurant below. We appreciate your helpful comments regarding the bathroom space and the need for additional storage, and we will share this with the owner for consideration. It is lovely to hear that you would stay again, and we would be very happy to welcome you back in the future.
Warm regards,
Nicholas – Saltwater Escapes

Garry 2025.11.09

9

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Wonderful

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.11.18

Thank you for your review Garry! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience at Avocet 2 with Saltwater Escapes. We hope to welcome you back soon.

Julia 2025.11.06

     

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Lovely apartment with wonderful views especially good with the bifold windows open - felt like being outside. Great open plan space and large modern kitchen. Very comfortable beds and sofa. Spotlessly clean. Loved my bathroom. We had a very enjoyable and relaxing 3 nights. Thank you. Julia

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.11.06

Thank you for your review Julia! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at Teign View. It’s great to know the bifold windows and views added to your experience, and that the apartment met your expectations for comfort and cleanliness. We’re so pleased you had a relaxing and enjoyable time. Saltwater Escapes hope to welcome you back soon!

David 2025.11.04

7

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Good

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.11.18

Thank you for your review David! We're glad you had a good experience at Old Mill Court with Saltwater Escapes. We hope to welcome you back soon.

Jane Hill 2025.11.03

     

King Quay Apartment 1 - Booking and communication was great from start to finish. The apartment was in a fabulous position and so clean and comfortable. Kitchen had plenty of everything we needed. Welcome pack was a nice touch too. Fabulous views from the living room and bedrooms. It was worth paying for the parking spot on the quay which was a bonus. We had a wonderful stay.

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.11.13

Thank you for your review Jane! We're thrilled you had a wonderful stay at Kings Quay Apartment 1 and appreciated the location, cleanliness, and the views. It’s great to hear you found the kitchen well-equipped and enjoyed the welcome pack. We agree, the parking spot on the quay is such a convenient bonus. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back to Saltwater Escapes again in the future!

Gemma 2025.11.03

9

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Wonderful

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.11.18

Thank you for your review Gemma! We're thrilled you had a wonderful experience at Five La Petite Maison with Saltwater Escapes. We hope to welcome you back soon.

Tracey 2025.11.03

     

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Nice little place, photos make it look more elevated than it is but still a decent view. Well equipped and great location. Some bits of maintenance required to make it a bit more snug in colder weather.

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.11.03

Thank you, Tracey, for sharing your thoughts! We’re glad you enjoyed the location and found it to be well-equipped. Your feedback about the maintenance is appreciated, and we’ll take it into consideration to improve the comfort for our guests. The team at Saltwater Escapes hope to welcome you back soon.

Niall 2025.11.03

     

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Good location and comfortable home!

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Reply from Saltwater Escapes 2025.11.03

Thank you for your review Niall! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the location and found the home comfortable. Saltwater Escapes aims to provide a relaxing and enjoyable experience, so your feedback means a lot!