Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the spacious, well-equipped apartment in Dartmouth, highlighting its comfortable beds, historic character, and convenient on-site parking. The location is praised for its proximity to town and scenic walks, despite some comments on the lack of natural light and outdoor space. The property's cleanliness and maintenance receive mixed reviews, with some minor issues noted.
The property is often described as clean and tidy, with fresh scents upon arrival. However, some guests noted areas overlooked by cleaning, such as under sofas and in the fridge, slightly lowering the score.
The location is highly regarded for its proximity to Dartmouth, scenic walks, and the bonus of on-site parking. Some guests found the nearby narrow roads challenging, but the overall sentiment is positive.
Comfort is frequently praised, especially the quality of the beds and the spaciousness of the apartment. Some guests found the furniture less comfortable, and there were comments about the lack of natural light, which slightly affects the score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and the convenience of Wi-Fi. Maintenance issues such as rusty drainers, loose toilet seats, and the need for updated bathroom fixtures have been pointed out, indicating room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Set in historic Warfleet overlooking the Creek, this famous Grade II listed building has been a paper mill, a bakery, an outstanding brewery and, most recently, the Dartmouth Pottery. Picturesque Dartmouth is only a 10-15 minute walk from the Pottery, with stunning views of the River Dart along the way, and, in the other direction, you're only a short distance from the Dartmouth Castle and tearooms.
This luxury first floor apartment is accessed from second floor landing of The Pottery building. This leads into the hallway of the apartment with access to all rooms, including a spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area. This light and airy area boasts oak flooring and original stone features, and a living area with a large leather L shaped sofa. The dining area has a contemporary glass table and leather chairs, and the modern, well equipped kitchen area has beautiful granite work surfaces. There is an additional utility cupboard housing a washing machine and iron.
The luxurious master bedroom has a King-size bed and en suite shower room, whilst the second bedroom has twin beds (zip and link) that can be made to create one King-size bed. All duvets, pillows, bed linen and hand/bath towels are provided. In addition to the en suite is a luxurious family bathroom.
Adjacent to the property is a small communal seating area, or take a short walk down to picturesque Warfleet where you can enjoy ample benches with waterside views, a small beach and rock pools at low tide. Perfect for a relaxing break.
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 bedrooms: 1 x King-size bed, 2 x 3ft zip and link single beds.
Open plan living, kitchen and dining room, plus seperate utility cupboard.
En suite shower room plus family bathroom.
Please note that the beds can be made as super king size or twin.
Requests for these must be made at least 2 weeks prior to arrival.
Underfloor heating.
Fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, oven, hob, dishwasher,
microwave, toaster, kettle.
TV with bomaker Soundbar, DVD and Freeview box.
Wifi available.
Allocated parking for one car.
Bed linen and towels supplied.
Strictly No Smoking
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hind
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Shaldon Beach
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
Reviews (39)
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Carol
Unfortunately there were several minor issues that let it down. The lounge furniture was so low that as an older person I found it difficult to get out of so spent the week having to sit on a dining chair. Conversely the mirrored bathroom cabinets were so high that I couldn't see in them. I'm 5'2' so although short would still expect to be able to see in them. The kitchen cabinets were also on the high side. The details mention that the bathroom has an over bath shower, this in fact was just a shower attached to the taps. perfect for hosing the children down after a day at the beach but not for 2 adults to have a proper shower meaning that we all used the one in the ensuite. The sockets in the bedrooms were not easily accessible for using hairdryer etc. As I say all fairly minor points but enough to spoil the comfort of the property.
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Paul
A few suggestions on how the experience could be improved: the ensuite shower - the sealing silicon needs attention and the rusting wall holder is rusty and requires replacement; rugs throughout the apartment are showing signs of use and need a clean; the large Ikea clock in the kitchen is not working - not fixed by changing the battery; the drying rack adjacent to the kitchen sink is not 'inviting'. Comments offered to be helpful. We had a great time and would visit again.
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Richard
Location good for us but may not suit others. Didn't appreciate the over regular and dictatorial emails from Sykes cottages dictating what we do and when .