Guests say
Old Town House in Dawlish receives praise for its cleanliness, character, and convenient location with easy access to local amenities and transport. Guests appreciate the off-road parking and the welcoming touches such as cream tea. Some guests suggest improvements in lighting, bedding comfort, and the addition of a freezer.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-presented, with several guests highlighting its spotless condition. Only one mention of an unusual smell upon arrival, which dissipated, prevents a perfect score.
The location is highly regarded for its proximity to the town, shops, cafes, and transport links. However, some guests note the busy road and occasional noise, slightly affecting the score.
Many guests find the property comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable main bed. However, there are comments about the lack of a freezer, the need for better lighting, and some find the beds uncomfortable, which affects the score.
Facilities are generally well-received, especially the private parking and well-equipped kitchen. Criticisms include the absence of a freezer, the need for more cutlery and a clothes horse, and suggestions for outdoor furniture. The lack of a downstairs toilet and issues with a blind and mattresses are noted.
Guests frequently mention and appreciate the thoughtful welcome pack, including cream tea, although it is noted that such gifts are not guaranteed. Some suggestions for additional thoughtful touches, like a nightlight on the landing, are made.
About this property
Resting in the charming seaside town of Dawlish, Devon is Old Town House, a pretty three-storey cottage offering a sought-after designated parking space and a delightful courtyard perfect for spending the summer months in. With local amenities and a beautiful sandy beach within walking distance from the doorstop of the cottage, Old Town House is ideal for friends and families alike to explore the stunning southern coast. Stepping into the cottage, the open-plan living space invites you in. Sure to be the social hub throughout your trip, the space offers a well-equipped kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area. Rustle up delicious meals for your group in the kitchen, fit with an electric oven and hob, along with a handy dishwasher to help with the cleanup and a washing machine so you can freshen up your clothes. From here, gather as a family to eat your meals at the dining table; the stylish table offers a bench, perfect for getting cosy while you catch up on the day's events. Snuggle up on the plush corner sofa with your loved ones and flick on the TV to relax and unwind for the evening after an adventurous day out. When sleep calls, head upstairs to the bedrooms for some well-deserved rest; the first floor is home to two bedrooms, a double and a single with a truckle bed, perfect for the younger members of your group, each decorated with a light and airy décor. Also on the first floor is a family shower room with a walk-in shower, a basin and WC where the group can prepare for the day ahead. Climb the stairs to the second floor, where the final bedroom rests; the bedroom is home to a handmade, wooden king-size bed and plenty of storage to unpack your belongings in this home away from home, along with character beams adding to the charm of the cottage. Back on the ground floor, take advantage of the outdoor space in the summer evenings. Treat your group to a meal out in one of the local restaurants for dinner; Pizza Palos is within walking distance, as well as a good selection of cuisines such as Gurkha Restaurant for Nepalese food, or perhaps pick up a traditional fish and chip supper from Rock'n'Sole. Spend your days wandering the lovely sandy beach, building sandcastles and paddling in the shores. There is an abundance of peaceful walking routes you can take from the doorstep of the dwelling including the picture-perfect dunes and grassland at the Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve. If you are travelling with younger guests, why not spend an afternoon at Pavilion Amusements, a traditional amusement park with arcade games and an over 18s casino-style area for the adults. Further afield, venture into the city of Exeter and discover the magnificent Exeter Cathedral. The city also plays host to a fantastic array of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafés to fuel your excursions. Animal lovers of the group will love a day at Paignton Zoo, which is a scenic drive away where you can explore a world of exotic species. Paignton is also home to another exquisite beach and a quality golf course so there is something for the whole family. Choose Old Town House for fantastic family holiday to Devon.
Set on the southern coast is the charming seaside town of Dawlish. Offering a pleasant array of shops, pubs and restaurants and a small cinema, this delightful town offers all you need for a superb trip to Devon. Dawlish is famous for its wildfowl in the area, notably their Black Swans which live in the Dawlish Water. The Dawlish Water runs through the town and down to the sea and is lined with pretty lights creating a welcoming atmosphere. You will also find a gorgeous sandy beach ideal for a trip with travellers of all ages.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x double, 1 x single with truckle bed.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge, table top size freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, wine cooler, TV with Sky, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for one car.
Walled courtyard with benches.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Beach 0.6 miles.
Please note: Being an old property the staircase is quirky, narrow and spiraled, so not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Please note: To gain access to the parking space you'll go through a muse with a height restriction of 2m.
Nearby points of interest
- Shaldon Beach
- Powderham Castle
- Golden Hind
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Torquay Museum
- House of Marbles
Reviews (22)
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Anne
The only issue I have is with the stairs. I appreciate that there are several warnings both in the original information and at the cottage about their quirky nature, but in spite of this I managed to fall down a couple of steps, bruising my foot quite badly. I am sure that this is due mainly to the rope âhandrailâ being too slack and therefore moving too much and not providing enough support. In spite of this incident we did enjoy our stay.
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Maureen
The second floor bedroom window blind was broken on our arrival. We contacted the caretake, initially by text but no reply so had to phone her. She said the owners were sending a new one but she did not know when and would get back to me. Following day I had a text from her to say could she get into property to measure blind to forward this to owners so they could send new one. However looking at feedback comments at the cottage it appears the blind had been an issue for a while. We were only staying for 3 nights so this issue was not fixed by time we left. The people staying in that room had to use the cushions from the living room sofa as a way to cover the window at night - there is a street light outside the property. The bottom sheet of the first floor bedroom had some black marks on the edge of it. We also commented to the caretaker that the water tasted metallic and was that an issue in that area but got no reply. We did note there was a new kettle in the property and wondered if it was that or the water supply. We ended up buying bottled water and boiling it on the hob. Also only one toilet roll was left at the property and it would have been a nice touch to have a spare one. Having said all of this we did enjoy our stay and the cream tea, milk and bottle of water in the fridge was a very nice touch.
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Cindy E
We found the house comfortable, clean and well equipped. The bonus was the private parking space which is very rare in Dawlish. The outside garden space is in need of attention although we did not use it during our stay. We would definitely stay again. Easy to walk into town and the beach.