Diddly Squat, 43 Dart Marina
ID: S124259
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Diddly Squat in Dartmouth offers a prime location with stunning river views and the convenience of a parking space. The apartment is spacious and provides a comfortable base for exploring the area. Guests appreciate the proximity to local attractions and the option for flexible booking durations.
Several guests reported the apartment was not thoroughly cleaned, with issues like dust, dirty carpets, and stained linens. The cleaning standard appears inconsistent and below expectations for a high-end property.
The apartment's location is highly praised for its beautiful views of the river Dart, proximity to local amenities, and the benefit of car-free days using nearby boats, ferries, and trains.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living areas homely. However, some furnishings are reported to be tired and in need of replacement, affecting the overall comfort level.
The apartment's facilities are seen as outdated, with old TVs, inadequate Wi-Fi, and a need for kitchen equipment updates. Maintenance issues like a non-functioning dishwasher and problematic locks were also mentioned.
While some guests mentioned the lack of a welcome pack, there is insufficient information to assess the overall thoughtfulness of the host, such as the provision of gifts or special touches. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
A tongue-in-cheek name, 'Diddly Squat' is a two-storey duplex apartment, providing superb accommodation for couples or families with children over the age of 5. The property has a fantastic Juliet balcony, boasting lovely views towards the River Dart.
Dart Marina is a stunning development on the water’s edge in Dartmouth, one of the West Country's most sought-after locations. Offering self-catering accommodation, each property is individually owned and styled, and has an allocated parking space.
One flight of steps or a good-sized lift lead up to the apartment entrance. On the upper level is a stylish and contemporary open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room. The beautifully crafted, state-of-the-art kitchen leads to the dining area, with stylish round table and four chairs. The lounge is furnished to the very highest standards with a double sofa and large flatscreen Freeview TV – the perfect spot for relaxing after a day on the water! Double doors open to a Juliet balcony, with glimpses of the river across the hotel grounds.
On the lower level, the property has two double bedrooms. The en suite master bedroom has a sumptuous super-King size bed (6'), flatscreen TV and double doors to a Juliet balcony, offering views across the hotel grounds towards the river and Kingswear beyond. The delightful en suite has a large shower cubicle. The second bedroom also has a super-King size bed and Juliet balcony. In addition to the en suite is a family bathroom with bath and shower (over).
This is the fabulous accommodation for a those looking for a luxurious base in this fascinating waterside town.
Dartmouth lies on the banks of the beautiful River Dart in the popular and picturesque South Hams area of South Devon. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the stunning Start Bay coastline, Dartmouth is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Devon. It offers a stunning waterfront, ancient narrow streets lined with boutique shops, restaurants and art galleries plus many popular events such as the annual Dart Music Festival, Dartmouth Food Festival and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. This historic town boasts interesting landmarks, such as Dartmouth Castle, the Britannia Royal Naval College, and the National Trust’s Greenway House just a short ferry ride away. There are many interesting cycling and walking routes around Dartmouth, including the South West Coast Path, the Dart Valley Trail and plenty of quiet country lanes. A trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway through the rolling countryside to Paignton is a must, and so is a boat or ferry trip across to Kingswear, on to Brixham, or down the river to the village of Dittisham. For those seeking sandy beaches, there is a wide choice in the South Hams area such as Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands, both extremely popular beaches just a stone's throw from Dartmouth.
Accommodation
Two storey duplex apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x Super King-size with en suite with a large shower cubicle, vanity unit with basin, w.c and heated towel rail.
1 x Super King-size with Juliet balcony.
Open plan living/dining/kitchen area.
Family bathroom with bath, shower (over), w.c., wash-hand basin, heated towel rail and shaver point.
Four-ring gas range and oven, integrated dishwasher, washing machine and fridge (with freezer compartment), microwave and beech worktops.
Flatscreen TV with Freeview, DVD player and music system.
No Private WiFi - 'Wi-fi Spark' (charges applicable).
Strictly no pets.
Allocated parking for one car.
For reasons of safety and comfort children under 5 years of age are not permitted at this property.
High quality white cotton bed linen and towels supplied.
Strictly 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 (23)
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Andrew
The dress cushions on the beds are worn and badly ripped and need replacing. The kitchen cupboards need a clean inside. My husband sorted the fridge out which hadnât been installed properly.
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Josephine
Bed linen old and worn in main bedroom. Toilet seats old. Needs a new fridge!! Front door does not open easily. Torn dress cushions on bed. Wardrobe runners dusty. Water in ensuite takes ages to warm up. French doors do not open easily.
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June
This is a great apartment position A but lacks TLC the fridge needs replacing there is plenty of room for a full sized fridge/freezer the current fridge froze fruit and the freezer was iced up