September 2023 by Kylie Minter
Returning to Combe Martin for another kayaking trip and it was a wonderful experience. Connor and Pat were brilliant, funny knowledgeable and great hosts. We went out on Friday 8th Sept during the most beautiful calm early afternoon. The sea was like glass allowing us to explore caves and get in and around the rocks. I highly recommend OSKC, never disappointed. The area is stunning and the staff are wonderful. Be back soon and thanks again.
September 2023 by Martin Gooding
A great first time experience with Patrick as our guide and mentor. Relaxed and informative. We both felt safe and happy exploring the north Devon coastline. An exciting experience that we would be glad to repeat. Thank you ??
September 2023 by Rob Dalton
Today we have had the ocean kayak tour. Our guide was Patrick and I can honestly say it was an amazing experience. Big thanks to Vince and Patrick for a great day.
September 2023 by John Newson
Have hired both kayaks and SUPs here over the last few years? Great location, great equipment and very friendly helpful staff, would definitely recommend
August 2023 by Neer
Amazing experience. Lovely staff, helpful and informative! Big shout out to Patrick who was our guide. Thanks everyone :)
July 2023 by Mark Boys
Our family of 5 had a lovely time on a kayak tour. The guides were friendly and obviously very experienced. They helped us learn the basics quickly and steered us through caves next to rocks without any trouble. Our kids loved it. If you?re in Devon or Somerset, you need to book a guided trip or rent gear from OSKC.
July 2023 by Howard Smith
Well what can I say except that our two hour kayaking experience (we were essentially first timers) was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. We were blessed with good weather, neither too hot nor too cold. Once suitably attired, and following a short introduction and a safety briefing by our guides, Steve and Pat, we headed down to the water and our 'vessels'. Any potential anxiety over the fact that the water was not dead calm like that of a 'mill pond' was placated by the comment that it was merely light texturing of the water's surface (?), and we were off. I was amazed at how stable the kayaks were and any concern that my lack of prior experience may be a hindrance was quickly allayed and we soon found ourselves paddling past utterly stunning coastline, views that one couldn't hope to see from dry land.We passed by a truly stunning cove that we were advised was Broadsands beach (one that was on my must see list of places to visit). A spot of local history followed from Steve (celeb tittle tattle) as to who owned a futuristic property on the cliff edge (I'm sure my ears detected a hint of 'When we were young' emanating from said property...?). My daughter particularly enjoyed watching the seabirds nesting on the clifftops from below (alas no peregrine) whilst we were all somewhat in awe of Pat's knowledge of local jellyfish and to learn that not all species administered a nasty sting !The whole experience was incredibly enjoyable and we certainly went much further than if we'd simply hired kayaks ourselves. In this respect, Steve twice went ahead to check conditions were suitable for us novices.Perhaps the highlight, certainly for me personally, was kayaking through some small caves and being able to see the impressive Devon coastline from a different perspective than merely from the coastal path.All in all, a most enjoyable experience and with two guides that both put us at ease but we're also good folk to simply have a chin with.As a final comment from myself, as time ticks along and walking up mountains becomes ever more arduous, I just may have stumbled upon an alternative vocation ?.100% recommended.Thanks again for a truly wonderful experience !
May 2023 by Ntombi Shibambo
We had an amazing first time experience with Mike as our instructor, we were nervous at first but after training we were ready for rhe adventure... Mike is so brilliant at what he does, very professional and all around fun to Kayak with.Thank you so much Vince for the last minute booking.
April 2023 by Ed Hammond
As a family we have visited the North Coast of Devon at least a couple of times a year for the last 12 years to surf, but have never booked a kayaking trip. We found OSKC on Google with some great reviews and decided to book an early morning trip for Easter Monday. From arriving, the team couldn't have been more helpful. Due to the increasing wind conditions, we had two instructors as our guides today. Will and Connor were fantastic. They made sure everyone was happy and safe before and during the whole two hour trip. All in all we had a fantastic time. Highly recommended.
September 2022 by E4322UBkevinp
I tried the paddleboarding and the kayaking taster sessions consecutively. Conor was a patient and informative tutor. Fabulous calm bay. I will definitely be back next Spring to do the 2hour coastal kayaking tour. Great experience
September 2022 by HelenS375
Fab morning sea kayaking with our 2 children (7 and 11yrs). Excellent instructors took us out on a guided sea kayak showing us points of interest along coast from Coombe Martin.
September 2022 by Nick Harborne Photography. Nickspixonline
Fabulous staff and knowledge, i can't tell you how pleased i am with them from start to finish and highly recommend them to anyone. I wouldn't go anywhere else now they have been superb. With my first kayak hire experience to the help and advice they have given me after buying my own kayak... i just can't praise them enough...
August 2022 by deldoody
Mine and my daughter?s 2nd Paddle boarding with Kim, We both loved it and we thought Kim was great and we can?t praise her enough for teaching us and making it really enjoyable with a nice calming relaxed vibe. So get yourself down there and learn to Paddle with Kim as you won?t be disappointed. Del and Mae
August 2022 by Louise Edney
Kim, Vince and Steve all fantastic! Three novices, two with a history of back issues were accommodated brilliantly today with a kayak tour. 5 stars hardly seems enough for the understanding alone not to mention the clear knowledge and experience at this place. Do it, you'll love it.
August 2022 by chas h
We had a great time with the trip. Organised online and we were advise to arrive 20 mins before. Plenty if time to change and get kitted with wetsuits and PFD. We were introduced to Mike. Our guide. Really friendly. We were given a full brief and taken to the beach where our kayaks were waiting. Full safety brief and demo was given and then we set off on the tour of the coastline. Sadly no dolphins were seen today but Mike was really knowlegable of the area and regular stops on the ocean to tell us stories. We stopped at a secluded beach for a chance to have a break and a swim. Then headed back after 2 hrs in total. We were blessed with good weather and calmish seas. Cannot reccomend the trip enough for an activity to do whilst on holiday down here. All the equipment was in great condition. The wetsuits were of good quality and were sized to fit correctly. Mike was a great guide. I'm sure the others in the team would be as good. Even took time afterwards on the beach to reccomend various places to eat. Cheers. Everyone for a great experience