About us

We’re Marilu & Gordie Wren - a husband and wife team passionate about home, practical solutions and the South Hams were we live.

Boots on the Ground was born from our belief that second home owners deserve a service that is flexible, honest and genuinely personal.

LOCAL PEOPLE. REAL CARE.

Your Home, our Radar

Professional property management and maintenance in South Hams, Salcombe & Thurlestone

Rooted in the South Hams

We live just minutes from the homes we look after, which means we can respond quickly, spot issues early and build relationships based on trust and consistency.

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LOCAL

We know the area, the weather, the local trades and the little things that matter

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RESPONSIVE

Being close by means we can act fast when something needs attention

Local Support for local second homes in Salcombe & Thurlestone

TRUSTED

We build genuine relationships and take care of your home as if it were our own

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PASSIONATE

We love homes - and we love helping people enjoy theirs without worry

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Marilu

ORGANISER. PROBLEM SOLVER. PEOPLE PERSON

Marilu is the calm in the chaos - the one who keeps everything running smoothly. From organising visits and coordinating services to managing he details that make a house feel like a home. Marilu is our main point of contact.

She’ll sort it

Gordie

PRACTICAL. EXPERIENCED. GETS IT DONE.

With decades of hands-on experience, Gordie can take on a wide range of repairs, maintenance & projects. He works with care, skill and pride - solving problems and keeping homes in top shape.

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Yes! What’s the question?

Support, cleaning, preparation and maintenance for my Second Home in Thurlestone

EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS

Gordie has spent many years working for HNWI & UHNWI clients. He understands the high standards, discretion and peace of mind that comes with caring for exceptional homes.

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High standards and attention to detail.

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Discreet, trustworthy and professional at all times

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Experience working with HNWI & UHNWI clients

They look after our home as if it were their own. We never have to worry - we just know everything is taken care of
— Homeowner, Salcombe
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Nothing is ever too much trouble. They are reliable, kind and sort things quickly and efficiently. We couldn’t ask for more.
— Homeowner, Thurlestone