The Yellow House, 13 King Street
ID: S371624
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
The Yellow House in Dawlish receives high praise for its cleanliness, prime location, and comfortable amenities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped property, its proximity to shops, public transport, and the beach. The welcome pack, including cream tea, is frequently mentioned as a delightful touch. Some guests noted parking challenges and suggested minor improvements, but overall, the property is highly recommended for a pleasant stay.
Guests consistently describe the property as very clean, with several reviews highlighting the cleanliness as a standout feature. The property's high standard of cleanliness contributes to the overall positive experience.
The property's location is highly praised for its convenience to shops, the beach, and public transport. Despite some guests experiencing parking difficulties due to its central location, the proximity to local attractions is greatly appreciated.
Comfort is well-regarded with mentions of a clean, comfortable, and homely setting. Some guests found the beds too firm and the sofas uncomfortable, but these are isolated comments within a sea of positive feedback about the property's comfort.
The property is commended for being well-equipped and maintained, with a special mention of a welcome pack. Some guests suggested the addition of a washing machine and minor maintenance, such as securing the banister, but overall the facilities meet guests' needs effectively.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident in the welcome packs provided, which many guests found delightful. While these gifts are appreciated, it is noted that such extras, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The Yellow House is a mid-terrace, early 19th century character cottage with exposed beams situated in the heart of the popular seaside town of Dawlish on the south coast of Devon. Sleeping up to four guests and situated near to a range of amenities and the beach, The Yellow House is an ideal setting for your next family adventure, within easy reach of Exeter and Exmouth. The Yellow House is furnished to a high standard and features art from local, South West artists. Enter the property into the living/dining room; on your right there is a spacious dining table, where you can gather your loved ones together to enjoy an evening meal as you toast to a wonderful holiday, whilst on your left there is an electric fire in an exposed brick chimney which adds warmth to the room as you settle in front of the television to relax after a long day by the coast. To complete the ground floor, there is a well-equipped kitchen with a handy dishwasher, where you can prepare a picnic to take to the beach, a meal to eat in the dining room or rustle up a favourable buffet to take outside and embrace some alfresco dining in the enclosed sun trap courtyard, whilst you enjoy the last of the evening sun. Moving upstairs, there is a bathroom with both bath and walk-in shower, so choose to take a long soak or get a quick shower to wash those sandy feet after a day at the beach, before relaxing in the armchair on the landing with a selection of books for some quiet time. When the evening draws to a close, you can escape to the king-size bedroom with ample storage to unpack your personal belongings, or to the ideal twin room, which makes for flexible sleeping arrangements in a homely environment. Dawlish is a great seaside town, with everything you need to enjoy your holiday, including an abundance of shops, bars, eateries, takeaways, and a theatre, charming gardens, an exciting crazy golf course and of course the wonderful sandy beach. A scenic walk along the coast takes you to the next seaside resort of Dawlish Warren, where you can explore another sandy beach or have an evening out in The Boat House Tavern and Grill with its outdoor seating looking out over the water. For a more lively day out, take a short drive to the town of Teignmouth where there are two beaches, a bustling grand pier, an idyllic lighthouse and the opportunity to hire a boat which makes for a great afternoon on the water. Slightly further afield is the cathedral city of Exeter with its medieval bridge, choice of museums and art galleries, and eateries looking over the River Exe, as well as the Crealy Theme Park and Resort on the outskirts which is a worth while day out, especially for the children. Also in driving distance or by seasonal ferry from Starcross, is the popular is the popular seaside resort of Exmouth, with its boat tours, fishing opportunities, the historical Pirate Cove, the multiple breathtaking beaches and the remarkable marina. Dawlish is on Brunel’s famous railway line which runs right along the coast from Exeter to Teignmouth and is well served by national (London to Paignton) and local trains. All the local resorts are easily accessible by train from Dawlish so you can leave the car at home and enjoy a day out, and stunning scenery, while you travel to Teignmouth, Torquay, Exeter or beyond from Dawlish station. For those guests who fancy a day with magical walking routes, waterfalls, wildlife and bike trails, head for a day in Dartmoor National Park and try take a picture at the gorgeous Becky Falls. For a magnificent holiday to Devon, choose The Yellow House as your base.
Dawlish is a seaside town offering a pleasant variety of shops, restaurants, cafés, a crazy golf course, a small cinema and a sandy beach. Dawlish is famous for its Black Swans that live with other wildfowl on the Dawlish Water that runs through the central town park down to the sea, at night in the summer it is beautifully lit by strings of coloured lights. Walk along the sea wall to Dawlish Warren, another seaside resort.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with electric fire
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Smart TV with FreeSat, Netflix and Amazon, WiFi, and a selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair available.
Large paid public car park less than 0.2 miles from property.
Enclosed south facing courtyard with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.4 miles.
Dawlish railway station 0.4 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Shaldon Beach
- Powderham Castle
- Golden Hind
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Torquay Museum
- House of Marbles
Reviews (34)
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Anthony
We love the cottage, it is very cool in summer but nice and cosy on rainy days, as we found on our last visit. Car parking could be an issue but we travelled by train so it wasnât a problem for us. Just a short walk into town and to the train station. There is no washing machine in the cottage but we understand the reason for this and we managed perfectly well without one. We are looking forward to our next visit.
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Pam
We left an explore book about hawkish for another guest to use.
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Paula
It's in a really good location for the town centre and the beach. It was very clean and well-equipped. Even scales which was useful! Our kids loved the reading area and the vast book selection. It was thoughtfully furnished and decorated with local art, the beds were comfy and it was lovely to be able to eat outside in the evenings. We struggled to dry four people's worth of beach paraphernalia at the end of each day on the little drying rack provided - a washing line in the courtyard or a bigger clothes horse would have been hugely appreciated. We also would have loved some tips to be provided for local beaches as we found out later in the week from some locals that there were better options than where we had been going. Plus possibly the OS map has been removed?!