Guests say
Guests have found the cottage in Dartmouth to be a lovely and clean property with beautiful views and a warm atmosphere. It is well-suited for families and couples, offering spacious bedrooms and a relaxing stay. The location is appreciated, although the uphill walk and parking can be challenging. Some guests mentioned the need for maintenance and updates, particularly in the kitchen and shower facilities.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-kept, with several guests noting its tidiness and the welcoming feel. However, there were minor concerns about a smelly washer and hoover.
The property boasts fabulous views and is conveniently located, with easy access to the town. The uphill walk and parking situation have been noted as potential issues for some guests.
Guests have praised the comfortable beds and homely touches, contributing to a very relaxing stay. However, the steep stairs within the property have been highlighted as a concern for those with mobility issues.
While the property is equipped with essentials and guests have enjoyed the extra touches, there are several comments about the need for updates and repairs, such as the shower, kitchen appliances, and outdoor lighting.
While guests have mentioned a welcome pack with tea, coffee, and biscuits, there is not enough information to assess the consistency of such gestures or other thoughtful amenities provided. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that such gifts will always be provided.
About this property
Enjoy the marvellous views and location of this traditional terraced house; set over four floors and sleeping six guests, 5 Fairview Road lies in the heart of the Dartmouth valley. The property rests within walking distance of the centre of Dartmouth and enjoys fantastic features including a second-floor balcony. Take a set of steps down to the front door and head into the ground floor to find a wonderful sitting room to relax in; a bay window offers a wealth of natural light and lovely views, with two sofas and an armchair to sink into, a Smart TV for a host of entertainment and a feature fireplace, with most rooms enjoying this traditional feature. Along the hall you will also find a delightful double bedroom with built-in storage, while heading upstairs to the first floor brings you to the charming twin room, family bathroom featuring both a bath and a walk-in shower, and a cloakroom too. A further set of stairs leads to the beautiful master double bedroom featuring wooden floors and a fabulous balcony, home to a bistro set, you can sit up here on a balmy summer evening with a refreshing drink soaking up the views over to the river. Travel all the way back down to the lower ground floor to discover the elegant dining room where you can gather for delicious meals prepared in the compact yet amply-equipped kitchen, featuring an electric oven and hob, a microwave and a washing machine, with the fridge/freezer placed in the dining room. Admire the vintage oven still set within the fireplace offering a glimpse of the property's history before heading out of the rear door and into the pretty terrace where outdoor furniture can be used for alfresco dining in the warmer weather, with the scenic backdrop of the sloping valley fields opposite. When you're ready to explore, stroll into the town centre and begin to admire the beauty of this bustling town; wander around the harbour and watch the boats coming and going, take a picnic to enjoy in the Royal Avenue Gardens, and explore via the self-guided Dartmouth Mayflower Heritage Trail. Visit the Tudor fortress of Bayard's Cove Fort built in the 16th century before heading up to Dartmouth Castle guarding the Dart Estuary since the 15th century with its imposing stance. Hire a boat from the harbour and venture out onto the water for a scenic cruise along the River Dart, or take a Greenway & Dittisham Ferry Service up to the village of Dittisham, one of the most attractive villages in South Devon. Alternatively take a ferry over to Kingswear, the village resting opposite Dartmouth on the other side of the Dart for a stroll through the area, enjoying the glorious views of Dartmouth and heading past Kingswear Castle. While you're on this side of the river, visit the National Trust's Coleton Fishacre House and explore the beautiful exotic garden, or head along the South West Coast Path up to the wonderful town of Brixham for amazing fresh seafood, Breakwater Beach and The Golden Hind replica ship which sits in the harbour. Don't miss a chance to visit the gorgeous shores of Blackpool Sands, a Blue Flag shingle beach in a sheltered bay, with great waters for swimming and watersports. Enjoy a relaxing break in this picture-perfect town at 5 Fairview Road.
Lying in the south of Devon and scattered within a beautiful valley is the picturesque town of Dartmouth. This popular waterside town rests aside the River Dart and is home to a harbour, a castle and a host of quaint streets to explore filled with local shops, pubs and restaurants. The Royal Avenue Gardens, Coronation Park, Bayard's Cove Fort and the Dartmouth Museum are just some of the attractions to visit, with boat hire available for scenic trips along the water.
Accommodation
Over four floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor double with balcony, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Lower-ground-floor kitchen.
Lower-ground-floor dining room.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Second-floor balcony with bistro set and enclosed lower-ground-floor decked terrace with outdoor furniture.
One well behaved dog accepted at a charge of £25.00.
Strictly No Smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.4 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hind
- Burgh Island
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Shaldon Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
Reviews (11)
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Neville
Access is down a very narrow road with on street parking (if available). When approaching & turning left into Fairview then the turn is very difficult. Light damage was caused to my car attempting the turn. Walking into the town is down a steep hill and steps so not suitable for those with any mobility issues, returning uphill requires strong legs & lungs.
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Patricia
This is our second stay and it seems better every time. Loved the new rubbish bin in the kitchen that opens by itself, caused many a funny moment!!! Well done 5 Fairview lovely place to stay.
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Colette
We did enjoy our visit. However there were a number of things that needed addressing some of which were raised following our stay last September 2022 in the same property. The property does need some updating. RAISED LAST SEPTEMBER AND STILL NOT DONE. 1) Extractor hood not working. 2) Kitchen window handles broken, difficult to open. 3) The whole shower needs changing, very old and keeps falling off the bracket when showering. 4) No outside light to decked / garden area. 5) Child gate on stairs broken, danger of falling down stairs. CURRENT VISIT 2023 1) Washer needs service / deep clean. Washing came out stinking and then we were unable to dry anything. NEED a new washer / dryer. 2) Hoover also stinks and needs replacing. 3) Kitchen bin lid broken off and needs replacing. 4) TV has very few stations and we were unable to retune it. 5) Storage cupboard in kitchen/dining area had to be emptied out to get to the ironing board / hoover / iron etc. An old cupboard door had been dumped in there after the new dishwasher had been fitted. 6) A curtain or blind should be on the window next to the front door. Not very private when going up and down stairs. It is a big window looking onto the road. Sykes sent me a voucher whilst we were there for £40 off our next booking and it expires on 13th October. It would be better to have an open expiry date as we were not ready to book our next holiday yet!