Guests say
Clarendon House in Dawlish offers a spacious and clean accommodation with a pleasing decor and good quality furniture. The property's excellent location is frequently praised, and the owners are noted for being helpful. While some maintenance issues are mentioned, the overall experience seems to be positive, with a particular appreciation for the property's rustic charm and modern amenities.
The property is consistently described as clean, which suggests high standards of cleanliness are maintained.
The location is described as excellent, indicating that the property is well-situated for guests.
The property is generally found to be comfortable, though some reviews mention issues with heating and draughts that could affect comfort levels.
Facilities are well-regarded in terms of provision, but several maintenance issues are noted, such as problems with windows, electrical sockets, and heating, which impacts the score.
There is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Tucked away in the charming seaside town of Dawlish in Devon, is this lovely quirky two-bedroom, first-floor apartment, Clarendon House. Enjoying a prime location set along the southern coast and just moments away from Dawlish's Town green and glorious beach, Clarendon House is a fantastic dwelling for couples or a family of up to six. Look forward to whipping up your loved one’s favourite meals in the well-equipped kitchen, ready to enjoy over a bottle of wine at the dining table which can be extended to seat six. After dinner, retire to the sitting room, featuring a beautiful bay window, where you can relax on the plush seating in front of a much-loved film on the TV. When sleep calls, choose from two well-appointed bedrooms to catch your rest in, a double with en-suite wet room and a twin with en-suite shower room. There is also a light-filled day room with a daybed and trundle underneath, along with a balcony where you can savour your morning coffee and watch the world go by. Explore your local surroundings, where you will find a wonderful selection of pubs, restaurants, cafes and takeaways including Chinese, Indian and fish and chips, ideal for those evening’s when you don’t fancy cooking! The wildlife enthusiasts in your party are well-catered for with Dawlish’s famous Black Swans and wildfowl that can be spotted along the Dawlish Water whilst enjoying a leisurely walk. Be sure to visit the Dawlish Town Beach, a mix of sand and shingle, where you can bathe on the sands and paddle the shores, before treating your loved ones to a well-deserved drink at The Cove Cafe or Marine Tavern. Other attractions within the town include the small Dawlish Museum, Safari Adventure Golf, Coryton Cove and an amusement centre. The sea front extends to the neighbouring resort of Dawlish Warren, where keen walkers can soak the breath-taking views along the Langstone Cliffs Walking Trail, whilst others can test out their swing at the Warren Golf Club, spend a day at Dawlish Warren Beach or enjoy the delights of Funder Park. Teignmouth is easily reached, with its Grand Pier, Pavilions Teignmouth and the Teign Heritage Museum, or why not hop aboard the train at Dawlish to visit the city of Exeter with its imposing cathedral and Royal Albert Memorial Museum? All this and more awaits with a stay at Clarendon House
On the southern shore, this is a lovely coastal village. Dawlish has all you need for a comfortable day-to-day existence, such as a wide range of stores, restaurants, and cafés, as well as a small cinema. The Dawlish River is renowned for its Black Swans and other wildfowl that live there. Strings of colourful lights decorate the central town park's waterway, which flows to the sea, at night in the summer. Dawlish has a sandy beach and a neighbouring crazy golf course, making it ideal for a family vacation. If you're feeling very energetic, you can walk along the sea wall to get to Dawlish Warren, which is up the coast. For those who want to travel further afield, Dawlish's mainline station provides easy access to destinations such as Exeter, Exmouth, Torquay, Paignton, and Plymouth.
Accommodation
First-floor apartment: Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite wet room shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Day room with day bed, trundle and balcony.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking nearby.
Short walk to train stations and bus stops.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.2 miles.
Note: There are two steps down into the kitchen, please take care.
Note: There are three steps up to the sitting room.
Note: The trundle bed is only suitable for a child.
Note: The day room has a balcony, please ensure children are supervised at all times.
Note: This property does not accept children under 6 years.
Note: This conservation area period building has a veranda balcony, where barrier heights may differ, care to be taken
Nearby points of interest
- Shaldon Beach
- Powderham Castle
- Golden Hind
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Torquay Museum
- House of Marbles
Reviews (6)
-
Helen
Ideal location. Owners extremely helpful. Highly recommended
-
Barry
The steps inside the residence , could be equalised a lot better for easier access for the elderly. Also , we lost one night`s rest through bad alarm maintenance .
-
Terence
A nice Sony TV, an assorted collection of DVDs, for all ages, comfortable sofas, and armchairs, made the evenings enjoyable ! The front windows, facing the balcony, are in need of a little planning, to enable them to be fully closed, it was difficult to engage the catches, which eventually will become detached, and are very draughty ! The electrical socket, in the middle bedroom, supplying power to the 'Wi-Fi', is loose on the wall, and the other, in the 'Dining Room', although secure to the wall, is missing a screw, to the 'Front Plate', making it loose, also, when operating the 'Glen' heater, the plug becomes hot ! These issues aside, we had a very happy time at 'Clarendon House', a mixture of, old rustic charm, with modern facilities ! Had the weather been warmer, evenings could have been spent, on the balcony, fully enjoying the setting sun ! But hey, one can't book the weather ! We would consider, booking again !