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A lovely week in Hawke cottage as a family of 4 (children aged 12 and 10 years). The cottage is very nicely presented, cosy and modern. The kitchen is well equipped. Beds are comfy; bed in main bedroom is a double so on the smaller side, but this is in keeping with the cottage sized rooms. The garden is a great suntrap with lovely views. Great to use the pool and golf facilities at the hotel - the kids had a great time. Only negative is the WiFi was very slow - but this didn’t bother us too much. 5-10 minute drive to Dartmouth and local amenities, 10-15 mins to the beach. Would defi...more
Beautiful property with fantastic views - better than the photos. Loved the decor especially the pictures. Furniture was excellent especially sofa in lounge. Everything was very clean except that one pillowcase in the small double room was clearly dirty - it had a yellow mark and hairs on it. Also one of the blue towels had strange orange streaks on it. These did not detract in any way from the holiday but thought it was worth mentioning so that all bedding/towels are checked carefully. Really lovely house - missing the views!
Perfect from start to finish, excellent location and house. Great communication from Dart Valley Cottages
We’ve just returned from a week at this lovely flat. It’s in a great location, close to pubs and restaurants, right on the river and round the corner from M&S food. The only negative thing to note (if you’re a very light sleeper like me) is that the noise insulation from neighbouring flats isn’t good & we could hear the man in the upstairs flat snoring & getting up in the night!
The house was as we expected it to be and in line with its description. The village and the region along the Dart River are quiet. The slight negative is access to the shower/toilet is mid-stairs and rather awkward but it is okay for most visitors. People with some physical disability should check first with the agent. The bedroom has a lovely view of the Dart River - nearly panoramic. The two local pubs are tranquil places ... food is okay. The ferry across to Dartmouth is fun and Dartmouth is a lovely town. Nice stay for a few days, pity the weather was poor but then it was all across E...more
This property was very clean, comfortable and in good location, with great views. Near parking and local pubs.
We have been to Seascape twice now. It is in the perfect spot and the views from the living room are lovely. Having your own parking spot is a game changer too. Would absolutely recommend this holiday home.
Comfortable house with great views of the river, you just have to be prepared for the steps to get into town.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 16 Clarence Hill. Dartmouth is a great location and we had superb weather. 16 Clarence Hill is a lovely location with the property well maintained. It was really helpful to have a parking spot right where we were staying. The house remained cool in hot weather and it was a real bonus to have access to the secret garden and use of the BBQ. The property was very comfortable for 3 of us and our dog, clean and well catered for with a well equipped kitchen. It is also really well located for Dartmouth shops and restaurants to walk to in minutes. There are 2 nea...more
A lovely property that is very well furnished. Spacious and pretty quiet given it is located near a pub. Dartmouth sleeps by about 11pm! Only improvement would be on the stairs. They are known to be tricky but a handrail on the top floor would be wise.
We had a fantastic stay at the Old Orchard. The property is well positioned in Dartmouth, despite the steep hill it is doable and saves the hassle of Dartmouth parking. There are lots of steps to the property we'd suggest making that clear, we have family members that would have struggled but weren't with us on this trip. The property is in a good condition and well cared for. Facilities were great and everything was well thought through for guests e.g. dishwasher tablets. Everywhere was clean and tidy. The only problem we had was the main bathroom push sink plug didn't work (has obviously st...more
We had a wonderful stay at this well appointed cottage, stylish decor, superb views with everything we needed. Conservatory such a bonus especially in the mornings over breakfast and to sit in on wet days! We love ‘Ditsum’ and will return
A really nice property, ideally located for people who enjoy walking. Very well kitted out, and also very clean and airy.
Great house in imaculate condition. Lots of steps up to the house and two stair case within the property but no stair gates so bought our own from Argos. But apart from that we had a lovely time and would defo recommend to anyone looking for an easy property for walking straight into town.
The location was excellent, with truly amazing views from the balcony. The apartment was generally clean and comfortable. However, it was disappointing to find that areas behind cabinets, skirting boards, and behind the doors were quite dusty. Additionally, there was noticeable black mould around the shower door and on the bathroom ceiling, which detracted from the overall experience. With a bit more attention to deep cleaning, this place could be outstanding.
The house was very comfortable and a fantastic location. A couple of negatives however. The main one being that I parked my car (front in first) with the bonnet under the entry, some kind of liquid had dripped onto the bonnet which removed the surface of the paint. The other point (minor but unnecessary) the BBQ had not been cleaned.
This was an ideal location for us to base ourselves. We could walk to the quay easily and explore Dittisham and also travel quickly to Dartmouth, Totnes and some of our other favourite places. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable to stay in.
On arrival, three things caused us immediate concern. Weed strewn paved area, outside furniture in poor condition and a rocker chair with stool beside the door, in a filthy condition. Later discovered shower cabinet was mouldy and dirty. After a phone call, weeds and shower were dealt with by housekeeping. The whole property feels tired and in need of significant refresh. For example shower room floor is in a very poor state. However the rest of the property was clean and all the kitchen equipment appeared to be brand new. Overall we enjoyed our holiday in a great location but feel disappoi...more
We love this cottage. We are always staying there and we are hoping to stay there again next year. Big THANK YOU
What we liked: The view Comfortable beds The bottle of bubbly, and toilet rolls etc. left for us What was not so good: - The bed in the smallest room had not been made up and there was no bedding available to enable me to make it. I tried to call the Housekeeping Team using the number in the handbook but it said the number was unavailable. I eventually managed to speak to Julie at Dart Valley Cottages and although Julie did manage to sort out the issue in the end, I did feel as though I was the inconvenience which was a little disappointing! We were given sheets later that day and I mad...more
Superb property in fantastic position. It would be perfect if there was a toilet on the lower ground floor
Visited Dittisham on lots of occasions and have stayed in numerous properties through Dart Valley Cottages, all of which have been great. Unfortunately Damson Cottage was not of the same standard. Whilst the property was functional, well equipped and in a great location it would benefit from some general maintenance and redecoration.
Booked late but we were met by Helen who made us feel very welcome. We were invited to walk around her lovely garden which we made use of. Quiet peaceful spot and everything was there to make our stay comfortable.
Perfect four bedroomed cottage for four mates on a golf trip couple of smashing pubs in walking distance or another just a couple of miles away lovely friendly people
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The views from the house are stunning. The house was very clean and provides all of the amenities that we required. Would highly recommend the house for a sea front stay.
What a wonderful cottage for a stay in Dartmouth. It’s a perfect location, very well appointed and incredibly well appointed. We had a wonderful stay. Thank you :)
Enjoyed our time at the cottage there is a nice pub just up the lane excellent food friendly staff Can't fault anything
We stayed here last year and we’re very happy so decided to book again for this year. We were disappointed from the onset when we arrived at 3 to find our villa not cleaned. We had got check in time wrong but we didn’t leave property until 3.25 after phoning dart valley and cleaners still weren’t there!!! How they thought they could efficiently and thoroughly clean a 3 story properly in half hour I don’t know! We had booked our food delivery for 4-5 and so we came back for 4pm when the food order came but cleaners STILL not finished. We were emptying food onto wet floors around cleaners…..ha...more
A lovely house in a great location, very comfortable beds and sofas, nice finishing touches with cushions and throws. The house has everything you need and the kitchen is really well equipped. We enjoyed the outside seating too. Carpets could just do with a refresh (although must be difficult with constant guests). Would definitely stay again. Thank you.
I need a bungalow because I can’t do stairs and this one is perfect . Two bedrooms and a bathroom. Lovely balcony with views to die for. Plenty of room and well equipped kitchen.
Thanks for my recent stay in Gull's Nest. All went very smoothly and the cottage is very well organised and comfortable. Someone had very kindly put up Christmas decorations and left some mulled wine and mince pies which I really appreciated. Just a couple of things. It would be good to have an extra duvet or heavy blanket. I was actually fine as I was there on my own so I just folded the double duvet in half to get two layers. But for two people in winter they may have been cold. Also your directions for getting there for car drivers seemed very good. I however came on public trans...more
Lovely few days in a favourite part of the world Excellent little cottage, clean and tidy BUT couldn't find a teapot or cafetiere! One small but important omission......although your manual lists a vet there is no listing for local Taxis, Dr surgery, Medical centre or hospital. ( Even The Anchor Cafe has a list of Taxis!) Unfortunately i needed these as a small puncture wound from barbed wire wouldn't stop bleeding
Positive notes Crooks cottage is a tidy, clean cottage, and has everything you need and accommodated the dog with water bowls, bedding etc and a stable door to keep dogs safe in the utility area however sadly we found Crooks Cottage a disappointing stay firstly due to its size it felt slightly over cluttered, there was only 2 of us staying with our dog i cant imagine how it would feel accommodating more people. The garden/patio area is overlooked by the next door neighbors kitchen windows and sadly had builders in renovating this property when we stayed so it was noisy with drilling and not ...more
I just read a review of Bayards Apartment from July last year. I wish I’d read it before I booked. Nothing has changed in ten months. My heart sank on arrival, tatty front door which needs painting, a big weed and rubbish at front step, broken cover on key safe, front door left on the latch. I stepped inside to see a communal hall and stairway which clearly hadn’t been vacuumed. There were also two “gull proof” rubbish bags, the one for our apartment contained smelly unbagged rubbish. Surely these should be outside? Upstairs on the first floor is Bayards Apartment, inside it looked ok, h...more
This property was incredible! We loved the view over the beautiful estuary, which could be enjoyed from out outdoor seating or the communal bench. The property was spacious and well equipped, finished to a high standard. There's lots to explore in the local area.
The Nook provided a cosy, welcoming base for our short break in Dittisham. While other reviews have complained about the cleanliness of the cottage and lack of hot water, we found everything was spotless on arrival and the shower worked efficiently. It would have been helpful to have received some more detailed instructions on how to reach the cottage as there is a turning area at the top of the village which you have to use to access Lower Street. Similarly, the parking area behind the house is quite large and we were not sure if specific bays belonged to The Nook. There is an area by the...more
We've used dart valley cottages before and they never disappoint. This cottage is stunning and brought back lots of childhood memories for my mum. The cottage itself is perfect, the grounds are gorgeous and the location is ideally situated for us. Will definitely be returning, thank you.
Lovely location but to far from places to visit especially having only one way in and out down narrow lane got very tedious, floor very noisy to walk on when others were still in bed.
Spectacular views are to be found high up above the town looking over to Kingswear and along the Dart estuary. This property is for fit mobile guests as 40 steps lead up to the property. A further 76 steps are required to reach the lower town and also to be negotiated on the return. Also no hand rails on any of the stairs in the property. We were disappointed not to have a patio umbrella especially as we were fortunate to have hot weather and would like to have sat out relaxing. A kind neighbour took pity on us and actually lent us one. Whilst very pleased to have parking, a luxury in Dartmout...more
What a wonderful little cottage we have stayed here before and would stay again everything we needed ans so close to Dartmouth no garden but not needed with so many places to sit out well kitted out kitchen to cook yourself and dishwasher was a godsend
We stayed here for 3 nights over New Year and enjoyed using the light, bright kitchen/dining area. The rainfall shower was also very pleasant. We had difficulties with some of the heating controls initially and had one issue re towel rail in the bathroom that was quickly resolved. We didn’t find the sofa particularly comfortable and the position of this didn’t make for easy TV viewing. The kitchen would benefit from more equipment such as a decent set of knives, scissors and mixing bowls. A towel rail in the WC would be useful.
The property is well equipped but the layout of the apartment is a little strange. The small kitchen area is an integral part of the living room area, but has no real food preparation area, so it's difficult to keep any cooking smells from dominating the living space, despite the small integral fan above the cooker. The main bedroom is really small, with a small double bed, the single bedroom has no natural light and no window. Probably the apartment is more suited for just two people. One little gripe, the TV is situated in an alcove in the corner of the room, and difficult to see, if you...more
We have been coming to Dittisham for many years and to Thornwell Cottage for several years now. We love the charm of this cottage and its wonderful garden, which offers different views in every season. The cottage is perfect for 2 people and charmingly furnished. Nothing is really missing. However, we have noticed a constant wear and tear over the years and a few investments in the furnishings would do the cottage a lot of good. But we will definitely come back and are already looking forward to it.
Cottage was generally excellent, it had everything that we needed. It was in a quiet location with convenient parking. We might have considered extending our stay had the weather been better.
We stayed for 10 nights in this very pleasant accommodation. Well equipped throughout, nice table and chairs at the front overlooking the river. Bit of a climb up a slope and steps to get to the front door but nothing too onerous. The courtyard garden gets the evening sun but is a bit tired looking. The top floor has spectacular views over the river to Kingswear via Velux windows. The Floating Bridge Inn is good for food as is the Packet Boat Inn in Kingswear Would recommend a stay here
Holly cottage is in the most beautiful location. The cottage is a little tired and even in the sunny days was cold in the evening we took wood and kindling, this made a real difference. Garden furniture at the rear of cottage in poor condition. Despite this its location made up for it… we had a fabulous 5 days.
Was a lovely cottage will definitely book again a lovely walk into town and very cosy with a sitting outside enclosed garden Loved it
OK house about 10 mins from the centre. Small parking space, you can park a large car but it is an effort. The main bathroom is very very smelly - so much so that most of our family could not use it - damp and toilet smells. Kitchen needs more utensils. The kitchen was also bare of the usual essentials like salt, pepper, oil and vinegar. Only 2 toilet rolls provided, so bring your own!
A fantastic week away. The cottage has great views across the hills to the River Dart. Cottage was well equiped with everything we needed. Clean and comfortable. Handily located fr tge Red Lion Pub and shop and great local facility staffed by friendly volunteers. Lack of dedicated parking wasnt a problem as we always managed to find a space on Riverside road. The pre-arrival information was some of the best and most comprehensive i have received from any cottage company. Should just have paid a bit closer attention to the key safe location before I arrived. Would happily stay here again.
Reading previous guests reviews in advance of our trip we were somewhat apprehensive at what to expect and even called Dart Valley Cottages (DVC) to express our concern. However, on arrival we were very pleasantly surprised to find a clean and tidy property that had clearly been recently refreshed with all our areas of concern addressed in advance. These included, a full redecoration throughout, full garden maintenance and newly replaced garden furniture, new electric showers in both bathrooms, brand new bed and towel linens and a very clean and practical kitchen. Descriptions of its dire outs...more
We were delighted by Dartside from the moment we walked in the cottage door. It was thoughtfully and attractively furnished and equipped with a garden terrace with amazing river views behind the property. Dart Valley Cottages gave us very clear instructions about getting to the property and we were very happy with our whole experience - especially the wall to wall sunshine!
Cottage was a bit smaller than the photos seem to show but perfectly fine for our week stay. Made full use of the tennis court,pool and pool table in the bar. Could have made location of bins clearer as had to ask reception as not visible from the front of the hotel. All the staff very helpful,especially the bar staff,drinks a bit pricey though. Minor moan,the sealing around the shower tray was grubby and could probably do with replacing with fresh mastic. Overall thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly consider returning
The view from the cottage’s windows out over Dartmouth is superb. Its location in the heart of the town is also excellent. Having said that, warning should be given that the access road is extremely steep and only suitable for very small cars. Facilities are good but the property needs TLC - it feels like it’s being run into the ground. The garden is going wild with vines growing across the path etc. Window frames are in poor condition - they look rotten from outside. The bath is plastic and super flimsy - plus an edging tile was missing, leaving an unsightly hole. The whole place has charm bu...more