Sensational Salcombe

Once home to the Earl of Devon (and anonymous smugglers before him), The Moult is a heady mix of history and romance. The Moult exhausts comparisons, even superlatives. Described by one enchanted visitor to Salcombe as arguably the finest private house on the South Coast of England. Live the dream at Salcombe's iconic pink house.

Designed to unwind

Welcome to your seaside home. Relax. Your holiday has begun. Look around. Victorian gothic grandeur brought to life by cool, understated décor and art.

Play the baby grand piano in a sitting room looking out to spectacular views over the swimming pool, the exotic gardens and the estuary beyond. Or let the state-of-the-art Sonos audio system play the beat.

Feel free to unleash your inner Heston Blumenthal in your choice of Bulthaup kitchen; or play the arm chair movie critic in the home cinema in a house that is its own TV star.

Take the plunge in the glistening waters of the 22 metre heated outdoor pool. Let the water jets do their job, or soak up the sun lounging on the terrace. Fancy an Autumn or Winter break? When dark falls on the estuary, sip a late nightcap by a roaring log fire.

Swimming Pool

The swimming pool is 22 metres long, heated and surrounded by stone flags. And, close by, a gas barbecue and huge Kadai Indian fire bowl promise outdoor gourmandise and, in the evening, an opportunity of watching a sight of rare enchantment: the moon glistening over the Salcombe estuary.

The swimming pool is open and heated all year round.

Gardens and Grounds

Acres of serpentine Victorian garden terraces overflow with the fronds of palms, aloes, agaves and exotic flora collected from all over the world, offering fresh vistas, surprise sun traps and birdsong at every step.

Still feeling energetic? The Moult has indoor and outdoor table tennis tables. There’s croquet and table football. And if you want to sail, design sand castles or saunter across the sands, private steps take you down to the beach.

As you stroll down the shaded private path to South Sands Beach you’ll pass by the walled vegetable garden, which displays home growing at it’s finest, you can even have a seasonal box put together by the gardener.

The South West Coast path is on your door step. There’s an excellent supply of buckets and spades and crabbing nets for younger explorers who prefer messing around in sand and rock pools.

End the day saluting the passing craft from the Belvedere, or sipping a well earned sundowner. Tough work but it would be rude not to.

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Living Spaces

A house that calls out to you (and your guests) to stretch out and relax.

Stop looking out to sea. Inviting books lie around, waiting to be read.
12 luxurious bedrooms. Three separate sitting rooms, furnished for deep comfort (one doubling as a surround sound cinema).

Use the wrap-around wifi to use remote-controlled Sonos audio system in individual rooms and play your favourite film.

There’s also a double volume games room (table tennis, gym kit, toys, board games, big screen TV and sound system). Just in case.

Cooking and Dining

Make your choice.

Rustle up a gourmet dinner – you have your choice of the two ultra-modern, hi-tech Bulthaup kitchens, each with its own spectacular view. If you fancy a salad, ask the gardener if he’ll pick you some hyper-fresh lettuce from the walled garden.

An elegant dining room seating 24 special guests spills onto a broad garden terrace tailored for celebrating that special birthday or anniversary.

Al fresco? You’re spoiled for choice: the main kitchen doors open onto the terrace above the sparkling pool. Picnic in the garden. Eat in the summer house. Or enjoy a grill-fest under the stars with the Indian kadai burner on the castellated Belvedere or the gas barbecue on the terrace.

Totally don’t want to cook? Leave it to Claire’s Kitchen, Wild Artichokes, Galley Girls, Seahorse Private Event Catering or Dartmouth Fine Food’s chef Serin Aubrey who’ll deliver chef-prepared meals to the door or prepare a banquet for you at The Moult. And you won’t even have to wash up.

Fancy dining out? You have your choice again: walk to the Winking Prawn, or South Sands Beachside Restaurant, or make your way to Salcombe for the Crab Shed, The Ferry Inn, The Jetty, Sailor V, or enjoy the live music at the Island Street Bar and Grill, offering food at different gastro-levels within a short distance.

Or travel to The Beachhouse at South Milton beach, The Millbrook Inn at South Pool, The Cricket Inn at Beesands or the renowned Seahorse in Dartmouth.

Bedrooms

Fall asleep to the moon glistening over the Salcombe estuary.
The Moult sleeps 24 very comfortably.

Twelve stylish bedrooms and even more bathrooms.

There are 11 luxurious bedrooms with ensuite or private bathrooms. One further bedroom has access to a shared family bathroom. The beds are big, the views bigger. Among the bedrooms are one twin and two bedrooms which can either be twins or super king-size beds. Each bedroom is unique, each bathroom special.

The cotton count is high. Every mattress is either handmade or bought at the Conran Shop. And bathroom towels come from Designer’s Guild and The White Company.

So, after a long day of adventure, you’ll nod off to the laid-back combination of cool breeze, softly lapping waves and hooting owls. You’ll wake gently to cooing doves (whom you can choose to ignore). And, in between, you should be sleeping like a baby.

Christmas at The Moult

Spend Christmas at The Moult and make memories that will last a lifetime. Fairy lights adorn colourful boutique shops in Salcombe. Moonlight glistens over the water of the swimming pool and the dining room is ready and waiting to host your family festivities.

On Christmas morning, as the sun rises above the Salcombe estuary, wrap up warm and build up an appetite with a leisurely stroll along the South West costal path. After your festive feast, curl up in front of the log burning fire and gather the family in the cinema room for a Christmas classic.

What People Say

What People Say

“That this house is special is obvious from the minute we roll up at the pink façade of the 18th-century manor. A pool that’s heated year-round that looks out over staggering views. Impressive bedrooms with a definite boutique hotel feel about them. It is without exception one of the most perfect country houses I ever beheld. My dream holiday home.” - Jane Knight, The Times Travel Editor
"A Glorious weekend in Salcombe - perhaps the best part of the English coast - at The Moult, a stunning 18th-century house that was the first holiday home to be built here." - The Times
"We had an idyllic stay in The Moult. Absolutely stunning location and an exceptional, beautiful and relaxing house and gardens. We had an unforgettable 60th Birthday celebration and cannot thank you enough. We all hope to return again!!' - Susie, Gaby and friends
“What a breathtaking place… The traditional elegance coupled with unobtrusive modernity. What a triumph!” - Maria
"No pictures can adequately convey what it is like staying in The Wing at The Moult. The house sits in the middle of a picturesque bay, with secluded sandy beaches either side. …This house has only just been opened for bookings and my guess is that the only complaint is going to be that it is always booked up!” - Nick
“All of us have had a wonderful time. It’s been great fun and we genuinely hope to return. We spent the whole time with the children down at South Sands Beach and here in the garden. Your house is beautiful, comfortable, and has been finished and designed with care, love and attention to detail.” - The O’Conners, Lawsons & Lucas’
“Great weekend, spent a very “Happy 40th Birthday’ here at The Moult, felt very spoilt. Loved the views, the bedrooms, the kitchen, the beach, we’ve all had a great weekend and it was hard to drag the children away. Hope to visit again one day.” - Grant, Sally, Isabella & Louis
“A great weekend, thank you!” - Amelie (aged 2)
“Our two families had such a great time in your lovely house! The whole place was lovely, house, gardens and beach! We would love to return.” - The Lynwards and Gostts
“We didn’t manage to pen a poem in the summer house like Tennyson, but we did marvel at the view and surroundings, as I’m sure he did. A magical place, a wonderful week. Thank you.” - Lucy, Adam, Noah and Solomon Tudhope, Rose and Max Di Gleria, Suzi and Bess Whyte
Fantastic week celebrating Grandpa's 70th. The sun was shining and the pool is amazing! (& hot yay!) Many thanks, hope to return very soon." - A
"Wow, wow, wow! Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful home over the past few days. We have celebrated our joint 50th with some of our closest friends and family and have had a weekend beyond our wildest dreams. You have created a slice of paradise. Highlights included midnight swims, dancing on the patio, cocktails in the piano room and last, but not least, the firepit!" - Damien
“An amazing house held us all in comfort with fabulous views, gardens, pool. Everything has been thought of! Thank you so very much!" - Helen and Hugh
“What a wonderful home in every way. We feel so lucky to have visited The Moult. Sunshine every day, we thought we were in the Med! Memories that will last forever. Yoga in the Italian Garden early in the morning highly recommended. Just idyllic." - Mark and Fiona
"A fabulous weekend with friends in a stunning location! Thank you for opening up your home for so many to enjoy" - Debbie and Tony
"Best holiday home in the UK by a mile, we still dream of our trip there last year" - Nicky

Salcombe’s rich tapestry

Take the regular ferry (reached by sea tractor) into town to buy those special treats. Designer shops. Salcombe’s own brand of dairy ice cream. Cranch's sweet shop. The Bakehouse for that breakfast croissant or chocolate brownie. A swim in the sea offers a bracing alternative to the heated pool. Kayak and paddle boarding lessons are offered by Sea Kayak Salcombe (beginners welcomed). Crabbing in the rock pools beneath The Moult or by the ruined castle on North Sands. And you can follow the flight of butterflies in the Overbecks subtropical National Trust gardens. And if you have been tempted by the episode of Hercule Poirot filmed at The Moult, make the journey to Agatha Christie's house in Dittisham, take the steamer onto Dartmouth or take in the Aquarium in Plymouth.