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Bayards

Bayards

4.5
out of 5
Ratings from 29 reviews
90% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.5
Condition
4.3
Location
4.7
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
4.6

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Bayards is a fantastic base for a self-catering holiday in the centre of historic Dartmouth - either a short break or longer. This well-appointed first-floor apartment is perfect for two couples sharing or a small family - with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a good-sized living space. Pets are welcome, too. You’re just a short stroll from the riverside, eclectic shops, chic restaurants, and cosy inns. River rides and ferries take you to the Dart Valley’s picturesque villages and coves beyond.

Enjoyable stay

Review submitted on Sat, 21 Sep 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very happy with the accommodation. Very clean and presentable. Good location near to lots of cafes and eateries. Communication excellent.

Lisa from Bristol stayed at Bayards for 3 nights in September 2024


Mixed review

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Aug 2024
3.5
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
It's a shame I feel this property and our experience needs a mixed review.
Overall the flat inside was as stated in the listing and the rooms were all spacious and met what we immediately needed and the location was ideal for exploring Dartmouth.
However a few things made the stay much less comfortable/enjoyable than I'd like.
When we first entered the front door we were greeted with the smell of someone else's rotting garbage left inside. Contacted Dart Valley cottages who informed us it should be picked up outside. We had to sort out getting this large amount of rubbish outside and unfortunately (possibly due to the heat) the bin smell lingered inside for the entirety of our stay.
I've stayed with many other self-catered holiday accommodations and it's fairly normal to expect some kind of welcome pack, with maybe milk coffee/tea to get you started, but nothing was given. Also a lot of the kitchen items we needed to use were left and put back in cupboards dirty or greasy, which was a shame.
Also the DVD player didn't work.


Mary from Lypiatt Road stayed at Bayards for 3 nights in July 2024


Bayards

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Feb 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely apartment, in good position, minutes walk from the river and Bayards Cove. Plenty of lovely shops and eating places close by too and a lovely 5 minute walk into the town.

Mandy from Saint Neots stayed at Bayards for 4 nights in January 2024


Nice stay

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Jun 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Stayed three nights over a weekend. Very convenient for local amenities. Good information provided on finding the place and about the flat. Some of the accommodation was possibly a little dated ( lounge and kitchen, communal areas) but otherwise fine and very clean and tidy. Our only issue was not being able to connect the smart tv to private accounts ( seems to be a Wi-Fi connection issue ).
Thanks for having us

Jacq from Ware stayed at Bayards for 3 nights in June 2023


Beautiful Dartmouth

Review submitted on Sun, 30 Oct 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have stayed in the area many times before but never in the heart of Dartmouth itself. This was the perfect location for us this time! Our tweenage children could wander to the shops, and fish from the harbour freely whilst only being 2 mins away from home if they needed us. Parking was a little tricky on arrival but only because the Food Festival was in full swing by Monday we never failed to find a spot. We used the ferry’s and local transport to travel around the area meaning we didn’t use the car very much at all. The accommodation was clean and well presented and perfect for the four of us and our small dog. Despite being in the heart of things it wasn’t too noisy and it was the ideal spot for people watching. We will definitely return.

Eleanor from Morden stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in October 2022


Very noisy due to people below

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Oct 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed in this property in 2019 and it was a very comfortable stay. There’s a strong smell of engine oil when you come into the door from the street but that doesn’t carry into the apartment. The master bedroom is on the back and is not affected by street noise.
The problem this time was the noise as early as 5.45 in the morning. There was a flooding of bright light into the bedroom window on Sunday morning and a noise like a giant vacuum cleaner which went on for about 30 minutes. Subsequent mornings it was someone beneath us moving things about and slamming doors from about 6am. If you are an early riser, unlike us, this apartment is a gem.

Elaine from Nailsworth stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in October 2022


Lovely spot

Review submitted on Tue, 24 May 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our second stay in this flat and it was as good the second time. Great location, well equipped and spacious. Highly recommend

Annette from Kenilworth stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in May 2022


Stay at Bayards, Dartmouth - May 2022

Review submitted on Tue, 17 May 2022
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Thanks for the stay, everything was perfect for us at Bayards as usual as a base for the Dart Music Festival, we like staying in usual surroundings that is well equipped for our needs, clean and comfortable and excellently situated. See you next time.

Guest from Pershore stayed at Bayards for 3 nights in May 2022


Great Dartmouth stay

Review submitted on Fri, 15 Apr 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Conveniently situated for all Dartmouth attractions, I needed somewhere all on one level and dog friendly. Bayards ticked all the boxes! Clean and comfortable with full range of facilities and amenities including an invaluable parking permit. Excellent.

Sarah from stayed at Bayards for 5 nights in April 2022


late summer break

Review submitted on Sun, 26 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Ideally located in the centre of Dartmouth to feel the vibrancy of the town but private and quiet is what you want. Superbly equipped, super clean and comfortable.

Diane from Walsall stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in September 2021


Great apartment in fantastic location

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Jul 2021
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Bayards is a decent sized, well equipped apartment in a very central location. Despite being in the heart of Dartmouth it wasn’t too noisy (just chatter from the cafe opposite and seagulls!).
Dartmouth is a fantastic resort with plenty of things to do, places to visit and plenty of bars/restaurants!
Having the parking permit is a real bonus, which can be used on any of the South Hams long stay car parks.
We would definitely stay at Bayards again and book with Dart Valley Cottages.

Steve from Birmingham stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in July 2021


Flat review

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Jul 2021
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We found nearly everything we needed. A really well equipped kitchen. We had to get some extra coat hangers from the shop, but I expect a lot of that had to do with COVID restrictions. All in all we had a very nice week
Cynthia

Cynthia from Market Harborough stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in July 2021


Not a very inviting property could be so much better

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Jun 2021
2.3
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
2.0
Location
4.0
Value
1.0
Customer
Service
3.0
The entrance was very shabby and smelly a really disappointing first impression of the apartment. Upon entering the flat it was not too bad and the kitchen was really very good and clean. There was no parking permit for us as promised which meant we were searching for parking spaces. The radiator in the bathroom was rusty and discoloured and a lot of the walls in the property had strange stains on the walls. The towels were stained but the bed linen was clean or so we thought. We were horrified when we removed the bed sheets on the morning of our departure all of the mattress protectors were heavily stained (new ones only cost £10) it was pretty disgusting and made us feel sick (Covid deep clean? I don't think so). It certainly was not acceptable and considering the price that we paid (£477 for two nights) it was massively overpriced. The online photos led us to believe that the apartment was much nicer than the reality and we feel as though we were misled,

Gaynor from Mickle Trafford stayed at Bayards for 2 nights in June 2021


Top spot to stay

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Nov 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great week staying at Bayards during what must have been the worst week for weather. Home comforts were the order of the day and we had this and more from this well equipped well maintained apartment.

Gillian from Settle stayed at Bayards for 9 nights in October 2020


A great week in Dartmouth

Review submitted on Sun, 25 Oct 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Really good location as you can look out the window to see if there is a queue to Alf Resco before you go for breakfast.
Flat was warm comfortable and well equipped but it didn't have a dishwasher (apart from me).
Entrance hall to the block was a bit shabby with the paint flaking off the wall.
Overall another great holiday in Dartmouth especially enjoyed watching the ferries operating in the spring tides

Edward from Kidlington stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in October 2020


Just what we was looking for

Review submitted on Sat, 17 Oct 2020
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
3.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Nice apartment very clean and comfortable ,bit on the noisy side due to bottles being dropped off at night from where ??? The main bathroom needs a rubber mat in the bath for health and safety reasons and the pillow/mattress protectors really needed a good wash and should be changed every week other than that we had a great weeks stay and absolutely love Dartmouth and can't wait to return.

Isabelle Dawn from Winsford stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in October 2020


Excellent with one or two reservations

Review submitted on Thu, 24 Sep 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Entrance hall like council flats; poor state of maintenance, but clean.
Yacht-club staff, especially bar staff create early morning noise moving furniture, bottles and barrels.
Otherwise, a very pleasant time with all mod coms; apart from the lack of a dishwasher into which to put crockery etc on leaving.

Ronald from Northampton stayed at Bayards for 3 nights in September 2020


Bayards

Review submitted on Tue, 01 Sep 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The entrance / hallway could do with some improvements, otherwise it's lovely as always.
Great location and very clean & tidy inside

Louise from Hove stayed at Bayards for 5 nights in August 2020


Comfortable flat in great location

Review submitted on Sun, 09 Aug 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Very clean and well equipped accommodation in brilliant location close to river front and town centre. Parking though is very difficult and communal entrance hall a bit grim

Gill from Loughborough stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in August 2020


Our return to Bayards

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Jul 2020
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The premise had been redecorated to an excellent standard. Everything was in good working order.

Shower and water pressure first class.

We had an enjoyable week and will return.

Brian from Great Kingshill stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in July 2020


Homely, comfortable and good location

Review submitted on Mon, 20 Jul 2020
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We felt really at home and comfortable in the flat. It is very central, so is great for cafes, pubs, shops and walks around Dartmouth. The two bathrooms were an added bonus. One complaint though - there weren't any bowls or plates, just saucers and large dishes, but this may have been due to some Covid related cleaning mishap.

Teresa from Birmingham stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in July 2020


Great central location for a short break

Review submitted on Mon, 09 Mar 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is a great find for a short stay in Dartmouth. The flat is very well equipped and we liked the spacious lounge/diner. The central location is perfect for popping in and out.

Guest from Marlow stayed at Bayards for 4 nights in March 2020


New Year Celebrations! Fine!

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Jan 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great location for central Dartmouth pubs,restaurants and lovely independent shops as well as the usual convenience stores. Also great for further afield attractions with a choice of transport (we tried them all!) passenger and car ferries, steam train and road on the doorstep.
Good kitchen facilities and comfy beds & decent sized smart tv for spare moments to catch up on Christmas.
Only criticisms~ early morning noisy & regular yacht club deliveries & bottle waste~rusty rad in bathroom~ very drab and dismally unkempt foyer area and outer stairs.

Guest from Sutton Coldfield stayed at Bayards for 5 nights in December 2019


Stay at Bayard's

Review submitted on Tue, 10 Dec 2019
3.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We enjoyed our stay at Bayard's, however,the accommodation was looking a bit tired in places (the radiator in the bathroom had been painted & has gone yellow/ orange, the sofas seating lacked support & both of us had back ache from the double bed mattress at the end of our stay).
The location was ok some car noise with people stopping to pick up there breakfast/drinks between 7.00&9.00am from the cafe opposite.


Guest from Longhope stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in November 2019


Cosy & comfy

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Nov 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed staying at Bayards which was cosy and comfortable with an interesting view of the quiet but interesting street, one back from the seafront. An ideal location for eating out and small local shops. We particularly appreciated having a good bed and two generous settees. The kitchen was also very weĺĺ equipped. Even though we were there in a cold wet week, we were cosy and warm.

from Rowley Regis stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in November 2019


Short break

Review submitted on Fri, 25 Oct 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Ideally situated for a Dartmouth break, parked the car and relaxed ! We booked 4 nights , to enjoy the Dartmouth food festival, and had a great weekend, made more enjoyable by the accommodation offered by Bayards ! Spacious, comfortable, clean and good value for money, many thanks, we will be back !

Jeff from Stone stayed at Bayards for 4 nights in October 2019


Clean and comfortable great for exploring Dartmouth, my favourite town!

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Sep 2019
3.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
3.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Very conveniently positioned the flat was perfect to explore Dartmouth and the surrounding area. It was a very spacious and clean flat. The double bedroom had a disappointing outlook from the window and could have done with blinds and the entrance hall was very poor, however we still enjoyed our stay very much.

Sarah from Lymington stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in September 2019


A superb flat in a very convenient position for places to eat

Review submitted on Fri, 31 May 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Street door & communal hall & staircase is a bit shabby but don't be put off, as the flat itself is great. IT was clean & in good order with everthing you could ask for incuding things we have not found in other holiday lets, even down to boxes of tissues in each bedroom & living room. The Kitchen was vey well equipped (including a washing machine). The beds were very comfortable with good quality duvets & pillows. Fresh milk in frige & chocolate biscuits a nice touch.
The minor niggle is that it is above the rear of the Dartmouth Yacht club & some times we heard voices & bottles being tipped into a bin first thing in the morning, however it would not put us off of staying there again & we would recomend it to others

A from Hockley stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in May 2019


Very relaxing and with lots of home comforts. Would recommend Bayards to everyone

Review submitted on Fri, 01 Feb 2019
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Cosy clean ideally situated Dog friendly.
All the comforts of home. Would highly recommend for all to stay .

Gillian from Settle stayed at Bayards for 7 nights in November 2018