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Dartwood House

Kingswear, Devon
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This property is managed by Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Reverse-level property in an elevated position with fantastic views over the River Dart and Dartmouth
  • Dual-aspect balcony and multiple large windows create an airy, light-filled space
  • Tastefully decorated with sea-themed artwork and well-chosen furniture and fittings

Overview
Property code: OC-BC135

This well-presented, spacious detached four-bedroom holiday home sleeps nine and is perfect for a get-together with family or friends. Sitting in an enviable elevated position overlooking historical Dartmouth with fabulous views over the River Dart and to the Britannia Royal Naval College, this waterside retreat will give you and your whole pack the chance to explore beautiful South Devon in style.

This house has undergone extensive refurbishment and offers very comfortable accommodation, a great base for getting out and about and exploring Dartmouth and surrounding towns and beaches. With spectacular views from nearly every room, you’ll know doubt want to explore every nook and cranny of this wonderful property. On the ground floor, you'll find the well-equipped kitchen where you’ll spend time getting to know the double oven very well as you create masterful celebratory meals. There’s even an island with a couple of stools so someone can keep the chef company. The living room/diner is a wonderful spot to relax by the wood burner on either the sofas or the bean bag, and when you’re ready to eat together, gather around the table and gaze out of the dual-aspect windows at the amazing panoramic views of Dartmouth. There is a bedroom on this floor and is a great family option as it’s a bunkbed with double bed below with a single bunk above. The family shower room can be found on this floor also. The first floor houses three bedrooms- two en-suite king-size rooms and a twin. All the rooms are spacious and offer storage for your belongings. The outside area is where you spend a lot of time in balmy weather. The terrace offers incredible vistas of the harbour and there’s a table to enjoy drinks at, an awning as well as a small tripod BBQ to rustle up some supper on.

Dartmouth has something for everyone. The quay is popular for crabbing and passenger and car ferries crisscross the river to Kingswear for easy access to Torbay (11 miles) and Paignton Zoological Conservation Park (8 miles). Visit Greenway (6 miles), the former holiday home of the crime writer, Agatha Christie, now owned by the National Trust. Stroll out to Dartmouth Castle (3.5 miles), at the mouth of the River Dart or explore the narrow streets lined with stylish shops, cafes and restaurants.

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin, 1 bunk bedroom with single bed over a double (suitable for children)
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Double oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer
  • Wood burner
  • Telescope
  • lawn garden with garden furniture and small charcoal BBQ, and paved balcony with awning, table and chairs
  • Private parking for 2 cars (1 on the drive and 1 in the garage)
  • Pub and shop 0.5 miles
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Please note: the off-street parking to the left of the property belongs to the neighbouring property so please do not park there
  • 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 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Daphne 5th December 2023

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Reviewed by Helen 30th September 2023

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 24th September 2023

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Reviewed by Julie 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Terry 5th September 2023

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Reviewed by Duncan 19th August 2023

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Great property, very well equipped - even with telescope and binoculars! Views are outstanding from the balcony, especially living room and the super large master bedroom! Just be prepared for quite a climb on foot if you choose to walk from riverside to the property, or you can pay to park in the marina car park. We walked it quite a few times andRead more my 82 year old father managed it each time! Highly recommend a stay at Dartwood House. Hide

Reviewed by Antonia 12th August 2023

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'- Bottom bedroom v musty/damp smelling - Main bedroom far right window not working properly - 2nd bedroom overhead light not working and main bathroom light not working - Shower door in 2nd bedroom leaks - Airer leg broken a washing line outside would be very helpful - Dishwasher falls forward when opening it - TV incredibly frustrating aRead mores signal keeps dropping out - they have also started excavating/digging the plot next door which may affect future guests Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 24th June 2023

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The properties facilities and cleanliness was not to the expected standard. The pictures certainly made it look a lot better than reality. Generally the property is quite tired, for example the patio furniture was in very bad order. The living room rug was grubby.

Reviewed by Grant 3rd June 2023

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A few things to fix, no spare toilet tissue, no instructions on how to use the TV and the 5 remote controls and finally not clear on what a "seagull proof container" looked like so had to guess it was a sack when we put the rubbish out. Great location although parking was a challenge for my SUV. The rest was excellent

Reviewed by Robert 27th May 2023

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Reviewed by Maurice 20th May 2023

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Location was lovely and the cleanliness of the property was very good but some of the equipment in the property was in poor condition and some even needed replacing

Reviewed by Derek 6th May 2023

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Reviewed by Richard 1st April 2023

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Comfort of the property downgraded purely because of the lack of heating. Although there was a log burner in the living room, cooking in a cold kitchen and eating evening dinner sat in a coat in a very cold dining room was disappointing. It was not our fault that the cost of heating had escalated since the booking was accepted and it shouldnt be Read morea surprise that England in March can be cold. Because of our circumstances we have to take our three week holiday in March, sadly, because in every other way we liked the property, we would be wary about rebooking Dartwood House for March 2024 Hide

Reviewed by Steve 26th February 2023

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Wonderful property with all amenities included, even logs and kindling for those colder nights. The views are breathtaking and everything added up to a fantastic week.

Reviewed by Matthew 26th February 2023

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Reviewed by Karen 29th December 2022

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Just had a fabulous Christmas there would definitely book again ??

Reviewed by Robert 21st December 2022

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Reviewed by Jacqui 15th November 2022

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Reviewed by Amanda 1st November 2022

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A lovely location with fabulous views.

Reviewed by Judith 20th October 2022

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Reviewed by Linda 9th October 2022

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Reviewed by David 11th September 2022

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Reviewed by Alan 27th August 2022

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Reviewed by Sonia 23rd July 2022

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Reviewed by Mark 14th May 2022

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Reviewed by Andrew 7th May 2022

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Reviewed by Hope 25th April 2022

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