
Booking The Observatory at Grand Banks

Charles
September 9, 2024
We really liked the place. It was exactly as advertised. The view is great. The indoor parking space is very welcome as there are not a lot of parking space very close. All the instructions were really clear. We are definitely recommending the place!Thanks.

Catherine
August 28, 2024
Lovely property but maybe not if you have a lot of stuff
Lovely decorated and clean. Sea view beyond the docks perfect. Lovely welcome package.
If you have a young family and a lot of stuff as we do then it’s really quite hard to go between the room and the car park (two lifts) to pack and unpack the car every time. It’s quite hot on a sunny day and the trains are exceptionally noisy (although fine from bedrooms if windows shut). We would stay here again if it wasn’t for the inconvenience of the parking situation and the trek to the room. It took us 8 trips up and down to pack up!!

Mark
August 23, 2024
Very expensive for location and train noise, beds set up incorrectly no quilt to sleep in overlooking industrial buildings. Following complaint no response from host.

Roanna
August 11, 2024
Superb

Mark
July 25, 2024
Lovely clean flat. Despite being on the 3rd floor the noise from the train was overwhelming. No chance of sitting on the balcony and chatting when the , regular, trains go by. Even had to pause the TV while they went by. Flat was also very hot. No air conditioning and not praticle to open the doors all the time because of the noise.I'm afraid to say that we wont be staying again

Marion
July 24, 2024
Lovely modern clean apartment
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Karen
July 21, 2024
Fabulous spacious clean relaxing
Clean classy apartment

David
July 4, 2024
Very good

James
June 15, 2024
Very relaxing, a great apartment for chilling out.
A lovely apartment with superb views and wide opening doors to the balcony to let the fresh air into the lounge. All mod cons and in excellent condition. Despite there being a railway adjacent to the balcony, it was more of a novelty than a nuisance. Moreover, you couldn't hear the trains in the bedrooms.
Instructions for using the appliances absent and I couldn't access videos on you tube to see how to do things, like work the hob. There needs to be written instructions within the apartment. Not everyone, especially of the older generation, can, or want to, get info on media. Trying to control the heating was a total mystery. Really needs clear instructions.
The parking space was extremely small, but we were lucky that your staff enabled me to use another vacant space during our stay.

Ben
May 6, 2024
Great stay, loved all the little touches (especially the bottle of fizz)Thank you, will be back

Nicola
April 3, 2024
Lovely apartment, great location & super comfy beds

Dan
February 15, 2024
Fantastic cosy place to stay. If you are needing a pit stop on your way this is a lovely place to stop. We even found a great little zoo around the bay. I would definitely recommend this place and I would definitely be coming back in the summer!

Amanda
January 2, 2024
We stayed for a New Year break and while the weather was miserable the apartment was warm and cosy - a lovely touch having Christmas decorations up too. Apartment was super clean and smelt divine! It’s not the prettiest of views initially and once the warehouses directly below are overlooked, the view is lovely. People have mentioned about the train line, we were aware of it but didn’t find it intrusive although it’s winter so we didn’t have the balcony doors open much. In fact we found the trains a bonus as we didn’t want to drive, they run so frequently it was easy to head to Exeter and Dawlish which we did. Apartment is in a great location easy to walk in to town and some nice shops! We all slept well, the apartment had everything we needed- apart from bathrobes - disappointed that they were missing as they were listed and we were expecting them would’ve been nice to wear to chill inbut not the end of the world and all in all we had a great break in lovely luxury accommodation.

Kim
November 19, 2023
The apartment was superb, better than the description and photos.It was extremely comfortable for the 3 of us and it’s less 10mins from the apartment to the nearest beach and the water bus over to Shaldon.
Drummond
October 3, 2023
Very good
Very nice apartment, with good quality fixtures. Lovely view.
The balcony can be noisy with the trains.

Emma
September 27, 2023
Wonderful property, very clean, high end appliances and bathroom spec.
I absolutely loved our stay at The Observatory - it was even nicer than I had expected! I have high expectations for cleanliness, and this did not disappoint. The entire property was so clean from the bedrooms, bathrooms and lounge/kitchen area. The kitchen is stocked with essentials such as oils, etc and wonderful high end utensils and cooking appliances.
Ideally would love to have been in a slightly closer location to the town - but it isnt too far!

Amy
September 24, 2023
Had a lovely stay at Saltwater Escapes.Room was beautifully clean and decorated to a high standard.Easily accessible and in walking distance of plenty to do/see and eat.

Lisa
September 15, 2023
Enjoyable break in a beautiful appartment taking in fantastic views
Views were outstanding, felt secure and property was beautiful appointed
Car parking is a bit too tight and awkward. Entry/exit was very tight due to van that seemed to be parked permanently outside gate entrance. Also on exit met another inbound vehicle so had to reverse to let in before could continue our exit. it would have been very difficult to reverse if the charging space was in use. If we had not given way and reversed back into space the incoming car would have had serious difficulty reversing out and uphill - we hit the open gate at the same time. A Screen view showing outside would have helped avoid this. The rooms at times were too hot we couldn’t work out how to change setting . On our penultimate day about 9am we were disturbed by gutter cleaner working on roof and outside the apartment. Fortunately had just taken showers otherwise he would have been over our skylight and looking in - we were in bed with curtain undrawn when he walked past. It was noisy as well and the walkways were left wet from it. Understand it has to be done but had no warning of this.

Paul
August 4, 2023
Fantastic Apartment, breathtaking views, secure allocated parking

John
July 18, 2023
Excellent value for money in gorgeous place!
Excellent welcome pack, gorgeous towels (best experienced anywhere!), plenty of hangers in the bedrooms, well-thought through kitchen equipment - all pointing towards genuine care and an acute eye for that (so called) little extra that makes a big difference.

Karen And
July 16, 2023
We weren't expecting to need to authorize another deposit to be paid a week in advance, also think link that they have provided didn't work I messaged them and nobody replied back to us. Check-in info will be so much easier if it's just on message instead of sending us a whole link which works sporadically (only works well on my other iPhone). Not sure why but there was no one responding to my messages even though it was in the middle of the afternoon. That being said, the place was really beautiful and it really feels like home for the couple of days that we have rented it for. Everything was squeaky clean and the towels, beddings and games provided were amazing! Loved it! However on the day before we check-out we suddenly realize that we had a list of things that we need to adhere to, which got us a little worried even though we have paid a cleaning fee. Overall it's a win though! Would love to go back again sometime (hopefully the weather will be better next time!) :)

Stephen
July 9, 2023
Overall a good stay in a well presented property.
It was spotless with everything you could possibly need.
Parking was a bit of an issue due to pillar support being in the way. Also the door to the lift/stairs kept getting stuck. Maybe also the trains until you got used to them.

Teresa
May 29, 2023
The apartment is gorgeous, very well appointed and comfortable. Our only disappointment was the noise from the rail line immediately below. We were lucky to have gorgeous weather so wanted to sit out on the balcony and keep the doors open to cool the apartment but the frequency of the trains did make this uncomfortable. Don't necessarily let this put you off but do be aware.

Ruth
April 15, 2023
A beautiful apartment, stunning views and convenient location. Perfect Airbnb! The host thought of everything- all amenities were great. Comfortable and clean. Can’t fault it. Highly recommend!

Chloe
April 10, 2023
Just returned from a long Easter weekend and we were very impressed. The apartment was very clean, easily walkable to the town with an amazing choice of restaurants. Every little thing had been thought about by the owners and it felt like a home from home - but just with excellent sea views! Will definitely be returning. Thanks for making our stay a memorable one, it was just what my family needed after the sad passing of our dad, husband & grandad. Thank you!

Ian
April 3, 2023
Excellent apartment with everything you need, fantastic location, nice welcome pack.
Roger
January 29, 2023
A pleasant relaxing winter break
The view was exceptional from The Observatory apartment. There was some noise from the passing trains.
There wasn't anything specific that we did not like about our stay at The Observatory apartment.

Julie
January 18, 2023
Lovely Penthouse with good views
Good location!
Nice welcome pack
Very clean & good quality decor! Lovely touch with classy Christmas decorations! Above average furniture & fixings! Overall top quality.
Didn't know you had to get 2 lifts 1 from underground car park then find the lift to the 3rd floor & the apartment is on 4th floor did read one review that said the lift was out of order! Thank god it was working!!! No signs or even arrows to say we're the lifts are!! It was a nightmare up & down it took 1 1/2 hours to unload & all the doors are fire doors so close behind you then it was dark had to use torches on phones to see key pad on doors to get to lifts!! That said as it was Christmas week we had a car full of food, drink,
+ clothes!! That didn't put us off from having a lovely family Christmas 

Tms
December 22, 2022
Booked for colleague working in the area, perfect location, amazing accommodation, he was very pleased, would highly recommend and use again.

Lisa
November 21, 2022
Lovely apartment with the added bonus of a gym



Booking self catering breaks at The Observatory at Grand Banks, Teignmouth is simple. Bookings can be made through our Management Agents – Saltwater Escapes – which is a family run business offering beautiful holiday cottages and apartments across South Devon.
Telephone: 01803 500809
Booking direct with Saltwater Escapes ensures you always book at the best price available! You can check out availability and make a booking on-line on our booking page on the Saltwater Escapes website.