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Genista

Kingswear, near Dartmouth, Devon
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Contemporary and stylish home with balcony offering up panoramic views
  • Comprised of a main home and an adjoining top floor apartment
  • Perfectly located for groups who love paddleboarding and kayaking
  • Close to the South West coastal path
Property code: OC-BC59

This property is a wonderfully situated house in the picturesque village of Kingswear, with stunning uninterrupted views over Waterhead Creek, the River Dart and across to the Britannia Naval College from many of the rooms. There are fabulous, decked areas which have ample room for dining and relaxing with sublime views, as well as the top-floor balcony with the same exceptional views, meaning guests won’t ever want to leave.

Inside, the whole property – arranged over three levels – is beautifully presented and includes a self-contained flat on the top floor with wonderful panoramic views – ideal for grandparents or couples holidaying with larger groups. This flat has a king-size bed, its own kitchen and living space as well as an en-suite shower room. Back on the ground floor is a stylish and open-plan kitchen/lounge/diner. The kitchen itself is really well equipped and there is a breakfast bar as well as a dining table for eight. Large bay windows in the living space flood the area with light and there is also a handy utility room and WC. Up on the first floor are three lovely bedrooms – two king-size rooms and a bunk room plus a family bathroom. As well as the balcony from the top-floor flat, there is also a small, decked area at the rear that catches the morning sun and is a perfect place to sit with a coffee or there are sun loungers to the front.

The property is in a great location to explore the surrounding countryside, beaches and nearby towns of Brixham and Torquay. It’s also a great base if you love the water as there are launch sites close by for both paddleboarding and kayaking. The village of Kingswear is within walking distance of the property and from here you can hop on a steam train to the iconic seaside town of Paignton with its fun pier, well-renowned zoo or, if the weather is good, you can even head to the water park for slides aplenty. For more serene activities, why not explore Agatha Christie’s former home and gardens at Greenway (6 miles), enjoy a scenic boat ride on the River Dart or head out to sea for a spot of dolphin watching.

  • 4 bedrooms - 3 king-size, 1 bunk beds
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 with shower over the bath with WC, 1 cloakroom with WC
  • Double oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee machine
  • High chair provided
  • Open fire
  • TVs with Freeview
  • Large balcony and decked terraced area
  • Allocated parking for 1 car
  • Shop and pub 0.5 miles
  • Please note, the property is situated in a residential area, so we do ask that you are respectful of our neighbours
  • Guest bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of a stay is for a holiday, and where relevant, a security deposit may be requested
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Nicola Hindmarsh

This property is personally managed by Nicola.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 15 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Margaret 28th June 2026

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Lovely house, ideal location, very enjoyable stay ,

Reviewed by Jessica 9th May 2026

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Great location. Very quiet and very comfortable. There are a lot of stairs but this is very common in this area. Close to the ferry and steam train. Binoculars in the rooms was a nice touch. Jane Austin holiday home with a visit if you like looking round gardens. Very spacious and light. Beds are very comfortable. We had a great stay and would bookRead more again Hide

Reviewed by Jessica 7th May 2026

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This is a wonderful property in a fabulous location. Parking is tight but you won't need to use your car all the time as there is plenty to do in the area. We preferred being across from Dartmouth so we could use the ferry each day. Steam train very close by. Small but great selection of pubs and a cafe just minutes away.

Reviewed by David 26th October 2025

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We had a lovely week in Kingswear/Dartmouth despite patchy weather and the property was great for what we needed. Being just 5 mins to two good pubs and the ferry crossing was ideal. The views from Genista are great and it was a shame that the weather meant we couldnt make use of sitting outside. The property itself is nice and well equipped altRead morehough we did message the owners about some work needed on a couple of bits but nothing that detracted from it being a great place to stay. Be aware of 1. The steps. Your are down a flight from car to property and then two sets of stairs before you are at the main lounge and dining area. Just a warning for the frail/unfit. 2. The parking space is small and so any large cars are going to take a bit of time to manoeuvre in. I was grateful for parking sensors. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 8th October 2025

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This was a fabulous house to stay in as two couples as we had our own space but enjoyed evenings cooking together and having dinner around the dining table. We also managed to sit out on the deck with a glass of wine and enjoy the wonderful views (it was great that the deck was enclosed so no escaping dogs). We didnt need to use our car as everytRead morehing was on our doorstep. We took the steam train to Paignton and enjoyed trips across to Dartmouth where theres a very convenient M&S for food. We will definitely be booking Genista again. It was really clean and had everything we needed for a perfect break. Cant wait to return. Hide

Reviewed by Ellie-Rose 27th July 2025

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A beautiful house, in the absolutely beautiful location of Kingswear. We loved our stay here, and loved being a short drive away from so many lovely towns. Beds were very comfortable, and kitchen well equipped. Only downsides were that the living room sofas were quite uncomfortable and there is no shower head that removes from the wall, only overRead morehead showers. Hide

Reviewed by Linda 15th July 2025

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Absolutely magical we loved every moment of our stay down there. The house and location were perfect. We had brought our rib down from Littlehampton and mowed it in the marina. We couldnt have had a better time. Of course we had a lovely weather which always helps as well!

Reviewed by Jayne 5th January 2025

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make more of this cottage for New year the fireworks were incredible

Reviewed by Melanie 31st December 2024

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We stayed here over Christmas and we arrived to festive decorations everywhere and a large a Christmas tree, so that made it very special. A wonderful house that is very calm and peaceful with fabulous views, we felt right at home. Everything is immaculate and clean and the heating works very well, lovely hot showers too. Beds are so comfortable anRead mored the place is more spacious and looks better than the photos! Cant recommend highly enough. Thank you. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 19th November 2024

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Fantastic property, great location with views over the Dart and the creek, very well equipped kitchens, comfortable living rooms. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Lindsay 3rd November 2024

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A lovely week exploring a beautiful and interesting area. Genista was a great base, convenient for ferries, walking and restaurants alike. The house was warm and comfortable and we loved watching dawn emerge over the estuary listening to the birds, and then the twinkling lights of Dartmouth come dark. The parking space was JUST doable for our estatRead moree car, but fine once we got the hang of it. Thanks for a fantastic stay. Hide

Reviewed by John 18th September 2024

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great location, very clean, well equipped, and comfortable, I would defently stay there again.

Reviewed by Derek 4th August 2024

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Only one small suggestion. If possible lower the kerb into the parking place.

Reviewed by Jeremy 1st August 2024

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For us this was a perfect cottage in the perfect location. Quiet, with parking, yet close enough for the ferry over to Dartmouth. Well furnished, exceptionally clean, wonderful views and - very important for us - near the bottom of the hill on which Kingswear sits (we had to walk up that once before!). Could not fault this, and we plan to return soRead moreon. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 21st July 2024

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Marsdens Devon Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.