Guests say
Guests have praised the Aloft cottage in Dartmouth for its stunning views, high-quality facilities, and prime location. The property is noted for its spaciousness, tasteful furnishings, and well-equipped kitchen. While some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements are mentioned, the overall experience is seen as luxurious and the property is highly regarded for its cleanliness and comfort.
The property is consistently described as clean, with high standards of cleanliness noted in several reviews. One review specifically mentions 'cleanliness to a high standard,' reinforcing the overall impression of a well-maintained property.
The location is frequently highlighted as a major positive, with guests appreciating the proximity to the river, marina, shops, and restaurants. The stunning views and the ease of access to local amenities contribute to the high score.
The property is described as spacious, beautifully furnished, and with luxurious facilities, indicating a high level of comfort. However, some guests noted issues such as slippery shower surfaces and a difficult-to-operate front door, which slightly detract from the overall comfort.
The reviews commend the quality and luxury of the facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and a sound system. However, there are comments about minor maintenance issues, such as a non-functioning microwave and lack of waste bins in bathrooms, which suggest room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews provided, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Nestled in the popular destination of Dartmouth, Devon is this tastefully-decorated three-bedroom property, Aloft. Benefitting from a large open-plan living space where you can host, entertain and spend time with loved ones. Aloft has a private garage and close access to local amenities, Aloft welcomes six guests to relish a relaxing break in the heart of Devon. Enter your new home-from-home on the ground-floor where two neatly-presented double bedrooms can be found, hosting either an en-suite bathroom or shower room, both provide a peaceful spot to unwind and relax ahead of another day of adventures. Also on this floor is a handy utility room housing a washing machine and tumble dryer, ideal for keeping your holiday wardrobe fresh. Head upstairs to the first floor where an impressive open-plan living space boasts a fully-stocked kitchen, intimate dining area and a sitting area complete with plush seating and a smart TV. If you prefer to dine alfresco, head outside to a private terrace where you can admire the surrounding views of the River Dart as the sun sets or relish a late-night tipple while planning your itinerary for the days ahead. When it comes to things to see and do, you are spoilt for choice here. Begin your morning with a trip to Dartmouth Museum where you can tour a great variety of exhibits; alternatively enjoy a picnic in the Royal Avenue Gardens or visit Bayard’s Cove Fort. Take a stroll along the River Dart, ensuring to stop off at Dartmouth Castle and Sugary Cove Beach along the way. You could even spend the day at the stunning Blue Flag Blackpool Sands and bask in breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline. Further afield, journey to Paignton to discover Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Paignton Pier and Fairy Cove or plan a day trip to Torquay where Torquay Museum, Meadfoot Beach and Tessier Gardens all reside; be sure to pack your golf clubs too as Torquay Golf Club is also close by! Venturing into the Dartmoor National Park will bring you to Wistman’s Wood, Foggintor Quarry, Shavercombe Falls and the magnificent 19th century Tudor House, Cotehele. With plenty to fill your days here in Devon, enjoy a wonderful getaway with loved ones from Aloft.
Dartmouth is located in the popular and attractive South Hams region of South Devon, along the banks of the lovely River Dart estuary. Dartmouth is one of the most well-liked tourist sites in Devon because of its location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and proximity to the shore. It boasts a beautiful waterfront, historic, winding alleys lined with quaint shops, eateries, and art galleries, as well as a variety of regional events like the yearly Dart Music Festival, the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, and the October Dartmouth Food Festival. The Dart Valley Trail, the South West Coast Path, and several peaceful rural lanes are just a few of the intriguing cycling and walking paths that can be found in and around Dartmouth. Both a ride on the Dartmouth Steam Railway through the lovely countryside to Paignton and a boat ride to Kingswear and on to the charming harbour town of Brixham are essential. The South Hams region offers a variety of beach activities, including the Blue Flag Award-winning Blackpool Sands and the incredibly popular Slapton Sands, both of which are close to Dartmouth. A tranquil setting in South Devon.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Utility.
Second-floor mezzanine-style snug.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Garage parking for 1 car.
Enclosed second-floor terrace with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hind
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Shaldon Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
Reviews (8)
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David
Lovely views from the front and easy to access all the local attractions. However, I would agree with some of the points raised in previous reviews, which could be easily rectified and would make this a 5 star property: no instructions left for the various household equipment (eg. various Sonos speakers), lack of rubbish bins, microwave still doesn't work (see previous review) and reported to Sykes again. A folder of household and location information would have been useful.
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Diane
High quality fixtures and fittings. Spoilt a little by the construction/demolition work at a neighbouring property where noise and building works restricted our time on the fabulous rear patio. We are advised owner was unaware of this and hopefully should just be a few months of disruption so would revisit next year I agree with other comments about the lack of storage in one bedroom which could easily be remedied by a set of drawers and we could not get the microwave to work and did report it to maintenance. Getting through to Sykes is a nightmare. Waited over an hour for a response to a simple query. Overall a lovely holiday, a fabulous property in a great location
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John
The location could not be bettered and we are already planning a return visit next year. However, we would offer the following observations: An instruction book detailing how to operate various appliances and sound systems would be helpful. One of the downstairs bedrooms only has hanging space, no storage drawers whatsoever. There were no waste bins in any of the bathrooms. A property of this standard should have better quality clothes hangers.