23 Burgh Island Causeway

4.5★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Swimming pool
Ground floor bedroom
Sauna
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

28 Customer Review(s)

Chris
November 2024

“Have stayed here several times and have had no problems, however this stay was very disappointing, hot water packed up, the wifi was hit and miss.”

The staff sorted the water out quite quickly but obviously couldn't help with the wifi,I understand the mobile phone signal is not good but the wifi should be better. Having said that, we still love 23 the causeway.

The staff sorted the water out quite quickly but obviously couldn't help with the wifi,I understand the mobile phone signal is not good but the wifi should be better. Having said that, we still love 23 the causeway.

- Chris, November 2024
Jeffrey September 2024

“Things people look for in their holiday accommodation include comfortable beds, plenty of hot water for showers and baths, and fast and reliable wifi.”

This apartment didn’t offer any of these. As most other reviews have mentioned the apartment does offer an amazing front row seat to views of the sea and Burgh Island and is just steps away from the beach. The kitchen is well appointed with modern appliances and all the “stuff” that’s needed to self cater. But, for us, good views didn’t compensate for the fact that the beds were uncomfortably soft, we were not able to take a hot shower, and the internet was abysmal. The mattress and bedding made sleeping unpleasant. The mattresses and pillows felt very used and the fitted sheets were “piled” and quite uncomfortable to sleep on. No matter what we tried with using the hot water “boost” button, the shower went cold just after a few seconds, as such we had to resort to taking showers in the pool changing room. The internet speed varied from an extremely slow 500 kbps to a very slow 1.3 mbps. As there is little to no cell service for Three or O2 in that area, the slow internet impacted communication with family via WhatsApp or wifi calling. It also made watching shows on Netflix or freeview frustrating by periodically having to wait for the TV catch-up downloading a programme . (I would recommend downloading any shows you want to watch on your laptop before you arrive.) I have read other reviews dating back to early last year that mention the issues with the beds and Internet and, for the money it costs to stay there, I would expect something to have been done about them.

- Jeffrey, September 2024
Richard September 2023

“Apart from the master bedroom lights not working intil the Tuesday and there being no shade on the balcony it was an excellent apartment.”

I would suggest that the position of the reserved car park could be described by you as it took the help of the leisure manager to find it.

- Richard, September 2023
Stuart August 2023

“The property was in an Excellent position and the view was fantastic The lay ...”

The property was in an Excellent position and the view was fantastic The lay out was very good and extremely well stocked compared to some places we have stayed Staff and food in the on site cafe/ restaurant were very good The only thing I found was the car park location was a little tight and a bit steep and a little way from the property But please pass on our wishes to the owners the property was excellent and made our holiday complete would love to stay again

- Stuart, August 2023
Iain June 2023

“Sun parasol would be useful for the balcony as other apartments have them”

- Iain, June 2023
Andrew April 2023

“There didn,t seem to be much loo roll or any tissues and the dusting and cleaning could have been more thorough.”

Also the lock was broken on the main door into the building so was open all the time and the door lock on the apartment was a bit flimsy. However it was all about location whch was great. It was handy to have a landline available as the mobile reception was v.patchy as I had to phone the hospital as my partner broke her leg on the beach last Weds and had to be taken to Derriford in Plymouth where she still is after having had an operation. Ambulance ,coast guard and local farmer (ambulance stuck in sand) had to rescue her from way out on the beach. But we will be back to Bigbury soon!! Andy

- Andrew, April 2023
Darren April 2023

“Great holiday location and place.”

- Darren, April 2023
Lindsay February 2023

“Absolutely amazing place!”

Stunning views, really clean and comfortable. Great swimming pool and restaurant. Such helpful and friendly staff too. One of the best places we have stayed at in this country.

- Lindsay, February 2023

Thank you, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your time in this magical place. Hope you come back soon. Property Owner
Jennifer November 2022

“The apartment is absolutely perfect for a holiday by the sea.”

The views are wonderful over Burgh Island. It is a top floor apartment but is only a few steps down from the car park , making easy access. It’s modern, clean and well equipped. I find it very relaxing to stay there!

- Jennifer, November 2022
Chris November 2022

“Can't beat the location, amazing, the staff at the little café/bar,leisure,pool were so nice and helpful.”

No 23 is warm and comfortable with all the facilities you will need,very well equipped we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would come back in a heartbeat.

- Chris, November 2022
Pauline July 2022

“What a fabulous property!”

So good to have plenty of crockery and cutlery, and enough pots and pans to make a decent meal. Although the restaurant on site is excellent and the staff more than helpful. The pool is clean and a bonus to have for fun with the children. The flat is well presented and very comfortable and it was obvious to us this is a well loved holiday home for its owners with everything you need, from a book to games and binoculars to check out the amazing view. Even the wardrobe had plenty of hangers! Loved our stay and enjoyed a memorable week looking at the iconic view, walking the beautiful beach and relaxing in its magic. Thank you.

- Pauline, July 2022
Hazel June 2022

“Great position and plenty of space, good amenities.”

Unfortunately our stay was spoilt by the very soft squishy beds - personally we found them very uncomfortable. We also found that the settee and armchairs seem to have been well past their best and also very uncomfortable. For these 2 reasons we wouldn’t stay at this apartment again

- Hazel, June 2022
Diane May 2022

“Perfect!”

- Diane, May 2022
Gary April 2022

“Excellent apartment.”

Superb views. Only a couple of issues------a walk in shower would have been very helpful as my wife is quite short & unable to get into the bath to have a shower without great difficulty. Also a 2nd room key would be beneficial------just in case. Otherwise everything was great.

- Gary, April 2022
Rebecca April 2022

“Amazing property in a wonderful location with views we couldn’t get enough of.”

The apartment was clean with everything available you could think of, a real home from home. The swimming pool 45 minute slots worked well and the leisure club staff were so friendly and accommodating, we had a lovely dinner there on our last night. Overall, a 5 star holiday!

- Rebecca, April 2022
Debbie February 2022

“We have stayed in this apartment probably 6-7 times now and it never disappoints, only suggestion would be to upgrade the docking system to play music, it is not compatible to newer iPhone or iPad….”

. but this did not impact on our stay and will most definitely be going back.

- Debbie, February 2022
Jennifer January 2022

“The apartment is very comfortable and spacious with stunning views.”

Underfloor heating makes it perfect for winter visits. Two bathrooms makes it ideal for families. Highly recommend it.

- Jennifer, January 2022
Jennifer November 2021

“Apartment was extremely comfortable with wonderful views over the island.”

It is well equipped and easily accessible from the car park. It so good I have already booked again!

- Jennifer, November 2021
Tim November 2021

“We have stayed at several of the Burgh Island Causeway apartments - this was the first time at no.”

23. Generally speaking, we had a lovely time in our favourite part of the world. Helpful Holidays as usual lived up to their name. The following are hopefully constructive comments about the apartment. * Broadband. This is woefully inadequate... we know from other apartments stays that a perfectly usable broadband service is available. It costs no more than the older services as in place at no.23. * Washer-drier. When in drying mode the unit makes a clunk every 14s that resonates around the apartment, making it unusable whilst we were there. * The fridges both have doors that do not shut properly without a firm shove - including the freezer compartment door. This meant a number of items of food had to be discarded. * There are at least two flickering bulbs around the flat - these need replacing. * There was no hand soap in the property. * The second bathroom has no towel rail - the towels at the end of the week were fairly unusable as a result. * Cleanliness - we found bits of sweetcorn on the floor of the 2nd bedroom. This doesn't bode well for how well the place had been cleaned before our arrival - a worry given the current emphasis on keeping things clean. A final note was that the cleaner turned up at around 9:15 on our day of departure and lingered in the hallway. She was also disparaging to my wife. We have always left the apartments we have stayed in as clean and orderly as we found them. We didn't need this rudeness on our final day. We had to ask her to stand outside until we left at 9:50.

- Tim, November 2021
Barbara June 2021

“Great well appointed/equipped apartment with best view ever - weather was good too - shame about the M5 traffic!”

- Barbara, June 2021
Carole August 2020

“Fantastic apartment with every need and comfort.”

View and location incredible

- Carole, August 2020
Claire August 2019

“Very well equipped apartment.”

Has everything you need to make your stay enjoyable. The view is amazing and the facilities 10 out of 10. We are going to be booking again soon.

- Claire, August 2019
David July 2019

“Excellent large well equipped apartment with a few issues .”

Glass balcony screen could do with a clean and an umbrella on the balcony would have been welcome . Also only 2 sets of towels were provided for 3 adults . Despite these minor issues they didn’t detract from a great weeks holiday

- David, July 2019
Helen May 2019

“As usual great holiday with a lovely location.”

Love it

- Helen, May 2019
Nita April 2019

“The apartment was well equipped and very comfortable & clean.”

The views from the living room and kitchen were amazing. Overall a very pleasant stay. Will definitely book through Sykes again in the future.

- Nita, April 2019
Amanda October 2018

“The apartment was lovely and in the most beautiful location.”

We used the Sykes app to get all the information we needed so was very easy. Will definitely book again in the future.

- Amanda, October 2018
Edward October 2018

“Great apartment, views and facilities - can't say anymore than that!”

- Edward, October 2018
Lucy July 2018

“Absolutely fantastic apartment - stunning views and outstanding facilities.”

Will definitely visit again

- Lucy, July 2018

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Summary

One level
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en suite bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and basin, 1 x twin with en suite bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and basin
Open plan living space with seating area, dining area, kitchen and glazed doors to balcony
Shared use of leisure facilities and restaurant/bar within the building.
Underfloor heating
Microwave, fridge, fridge, freezer, washer-dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with DVD, WiFi, Phone, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for one car in a reserved parking space
Indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Pub less than 1 mile from property
Note: Check-in time 4pm
Note: Leisure facilities open from 10am every day (except Christmas day)
Note: This property does not accept children under 14 in gym or sauna
Note: The club restaurant/bar is open 10am to 9pm during the High Season, reservations recommended (for all other times of the year, please contact the Leisure Centre for opening times)
Note: This property only accepts a maximum of 4 guests (including infants).

The property

Just 20 yards from Bigbury-on-Sea's big and splendid sandy beach, looking to Burgh Island Causeway, are 29 stunning, high quality apartments, of which we let a number.

Within the same building are excellent leisure facilities and a restaurant.

The views over the sea to the south and west, and at low tide of a vast expanse of smooth washed yellow sand reaching to Burgh Island, are outstanding.

The island's jolly pub, The Pilchard, is fun to visit (long-legged sea tractor at high tide). All the apartments, which are privately owned and individually furnished, have those sensational views, and are wonderfully light, with large, airy open-plan living/dining/kitchens and glazed doors to balconies or terraces.

The smallish bedrooms at the back (without views) have good quality en suite bath or shower-rooms.

The building is three-storey.

Most apartments have easy access (short walk from parking and between 5 and 9 steps down to the lift).

The ground floor (still high above the beach) apartments have big terraces, the first and top floor apartments have very good-sized balconies.

Arrival after 4pm.

The leisure facilities, which are free for guests to use and open from 10am every day, include a fine indoor swimming pool (40' x 20' x 4'6"), spa pool, well-equipped gym (treadmill, steps, cycles, Concept II Rower and other instruments of torture) and sauna (no children under 14 in gym or sauna).

There are changing rooms, a shower and disabled loo.

The Club restaurant/smart bar, is open 10am to 9pm during the High Season, reservations recommended (for all other times of the year, please contact the Leisure Centre for opening times), serves excellent food throughout the day, with a popular dinner menu which varies daily and themed evenings.

You can also order meals to take to your apartment.

The comfy lounging area has sofas and WiFi, and the sunny outdoor terrace faces the sea.

No 23 on the top floor with spectacular views across the beach/sea to Burgh Island, a smart, stylish and comfortable apartment.

Living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, larder fridge, fridge, electric oven/induction hob) with granite worktops, smart TV/DVD, oak floor, the fabulous views and glazed door to a private balcony (table/chairs).

Two bedrooms - double with en suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath), and twin with bathroom (suite, shower over bath).

Cupboard with washer-drier and small freezer.

Bigbury-on-Sea: village (seasonal café) with south Devon's biggest sandy beaches (The Venus Café, Takeaway and Surf School, seasonal beach shop), stretching to Burgh Island (The Pilchard pub; famous art deco hotel - you can walk to it at low tide, go by long-legged tractor at high; setting of Agatha Christie novels).

Good windsurfing; fine cliffs for walking and sea-bird watching.

Golf, 1 mile, nearest shop, 3 miles.

Kingsbridge, 10 miles; Salcombe, 15 miles.

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Burgh Island View Apartments

Just 20 yards from Bigbury-on-Sea's big and splendid sandy beach, looking to Burgh Island Causeway, are 29 stunning, high quality apartments, of which we let a number. Within the same building are excellent leisure facilities and a restaurant. The views over the sea to the south and west, and at low tide of a vast expanse of smooth washed yellow sand reaching to Burgh Island, are outstanding. The island's jolly pub, The Pilchard, is fun to visit (long-legged sea tractor at high tide). All the apartments, which are privately owned and individually furnished, have those sensational views, and are wonderfully light, with large, airy open-plan living/dining/kitchens and glazed doors to balconies or terraces. The smallish bedrooms, at the back (without views), have good quality en suite bath or shower-rooms. The apartment building is three-storey. Most apartments have easy access (short walk from parking and between 5 and 9 steps down to the lift). The ground floor (still high above the beach) apartments have big terraces, the first and top floor apartments have very good-sized balconies. The leisure facilities, which are free for guests to use and open from 10am every day (except Christmas Day), include a fine indoor swimming pool (40' x 20' x 4'6"), spa pool, well-equipped gym (treadmill, steps, cycles, Concept II Rower and other instruments of torture) and sauna (no children under 14 in gym or sauna). There are changing rooms, a shower and disabled loo. The Club restaurant/smart bar, is open 10am to 9pm during the High Season, reservations recommended (for all other times of the year, please contact the Leisure Centre for opening times), serves excellent food throughout the day, with a popular dinner menu which varies daily and themed evenings. You can also order meals to take to your apartment. The comfy lounging area has sofas and WiFi, and the sunny outdoor terrace faces the sea.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

BIGBURY-ON-SEA

Modbury 6 miles; Plymouth 12 miles.

Bigbury-on-Sea is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is ideal for family holidays. Dusted with sand and lapped by shallow waters, the beach offers safe fun for groups particularly if you’ve got children in tow. In addition, Bigbury-on-Sea beach is dotted with rock pools, so there’s plenty of entertainment for budding marine biologists. There’s also a wide and varied selection of watersports available to visitors who prefer their holidays to feature a little adrenaline rush. Windsurfing and kite-surfing are popular here, with hire facilities located right on the beach. To give you some peace of mind, there are lifeguards present at Bigbury-on-Sea beach during May to September and the beach also has a first-aid room. You can even take the dog onto the beach, although they are restricted to certain areas during the summer. Bigbury’s most famous landmark is Burgh Island, which overlooks the beach itself. The island is accessible at low tide, when the waters reveal a causeway that links it to the beach. However, when the tide is in you can still reach the island by hitching a ride on the popular and unique ‘sea tractor’. Burgh Island boasts an award-winning hotel, elegant and rather genteel, it’s an ideal romantic retreat for couples. Explore the South Devon coast with its fabulous sandy beaches and its breathtakingly beautiful coastal path or simply take time to visit some of the charming estuary towns and villages dotted throughout the area, such as Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. The city of Plymouth and the wild open spaces of Dartmoor are also both close at hand.

Note: For Bookings commencing 15th March, please contact owner first.

Note: The Club is open from 10 am daily and offers a selection of hot and cold food and a wide selection of beverages. Booking is advisable for the restaurant during high season and weekends.
The Leisure Club includes the indoor swimming pool and gym and is also open daily from 10 am, booking is not required. The sauna is not currently operational.Please check The Club's closing time as this may vary depending on the time of year.
Note: This property only accepts a maximum of 4 guests (including infants).

Note: For the foreseeable future the Leisure Club, cafe, bar and swimming pool will be closed on a Monday due to medical reasons

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Reviews & Ratings

“Have stayed here several times and have had no problems, however this stay was very disappointing, hot water packed up, the wifi was hit and miss.”

“Things people look for in their holiday accommodation include comfortable beds, plenty of hot water for showers and baths, and fast and reliable wifi.”

“Apart from the master bedroom lights not working intil the Tuesday and there being no shade on the balcony it was an excellent apartment.”

“The property was in an Excellent position and the view was fantastic The lay ...”

“Sun parasol would be useful for the balcony as other apartments have them”

“There didn,t seem to be much loo roll or any tissues and the dusting and cleaning could have been more thorough.”

“Great holiday location and place.”

“Absolutely amazing place!”

“The apartment is absolutely perfect for a holiday by the sea.”

“Can't beat the location, amazing, the staff at the little café/bar,leisure,pool were so nice and helpful.”

“What a fabulous property!”

“Great position and plenty of space, good amenities.”

“Perfect!”

“Excellent apartment.”

“Amazing property in a wonderful location with views we couldn’t get enough of.”

“We have stayed in this apartment probably 6-7 times now and it never disappoints, only suggestion would be to upgrade the docking system to play music, it is not compatible to newer iPhone or iPad….”

“The apartment is very comfortable and spacious with stunning views.”

“Apartment was extremely comfortable with wonderful views over the island.”

“We have stayed at several of the Burgh Island Causeway apartments - this was the first time at no.”

“Great well appointed/equipped apartment with best view ever - weather was good too - shame about the M5 traffic!”

“Fantastic apartment with every need and comfort.”

“Very well equipped apartment.”

“Excellent large well equipped apartment with a few issues .”

“As usual great holiday with a lovely location.”

“The apartment was well equipped and very comfortable & clean.”

“The apartment was lovely and in the most beautiful location.”

“Great apartment, views and facilities - can't say anymore than that!”