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Port Side

Port Side

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 18 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.6
Location
4.9
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.7

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Port Side offers captivating river views, stylish boutique interiors, and a friendly village lifestyle. It sits in an elevated position in the pretty village of Kingswear, opposite Dartmouth where the river meets the English Channel. Bright and airy inside, Port Side comfortably sleeps families of five over three spacious bedrooms. This boutique-style home offers total relaxation from its convenient location for exploring the very best of one of Devon’s favourite and most historic places.

On the whole very good, just let down by a few things

Review submitted on Mon, 29 Jul 2024
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
On the whole the house is nice, but a few points

Plus points are the location with great views, the parking space (advertised as for 2 cars but would be tight for 2 unless both very small), well equipped house, lots of plates, mugs, glasses etc. Beds are very comfortable, for the most part decor throughout is very good but just the areas below in the negatives let it down a bit.

A few negative points. You'll need to have your own iPlayer and ITV accounts to use the TVs as smart TVs as the aerial signal wasn't strong enough so not possible to watch via freeview. Dart Valley did offer to have someone in to look into but as it's an aerial issue and not a quick fix we didn't want the interruptions. Just making people aware they'll need to use TVs as smart TVs only.
The main bathroom is a bit dated which is a shame as the other en-suite is very nice. The curtains didn't pull properly, lots of hooks missing and need re-hanging. Oven could do with a proper clean.

Duncan from Luton stayed at Port Side for 14 nights in July 2024


Great stay at port side

Review submitted on Wed, 03 Jul 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
Was second time with my family visiting port side , Very nice house in great location. Has it's own parking which is a good thing in this area. Had a lovely week stay at port side.

Craig from Bewdley stayed at Port Side for 6 nights in June 2024


Did not disappoint….

Review submitted on Sat, 04 May 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
The first thing to say is that the website images do not do justice to the Port Side property. There are wonderful views of Kingswear/Dartmouth from the living areas and ample chairs and table space on the decking. The house is comfortable, well equipped and clean.

Port Side is an excellent base for a holiday - easy access to the ferries and a joy to be able to watch (and hear) the steam trains go back and forth from the comfort of the house. There is easy access to the South Devon Coastal path if you’re a walker.

For info - there are lots of steps to access the house so it’s not wheelchair friendly.

But it’s a great house and I’d go back in a heartbeat…

Guest from Newport stayed at Port Side for 7 nights in April 2024


A great birthday

Review submitted on Sun, 01 Oct 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We stayed for a few days over my birthday and had a lovely break. The house was just like the photos and had stunning views. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Devon. Our only feedback was the 10am checkout time felt a little early. The standard 11am time would’ve provided for a more relaxing end to our holiday.

Guest from London stayed at Port Side for 3 nights in September 2023


Lovely place

Review submitted on Sat, 09 Sep 2023
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
This really is a gorgeous place to spend a week - but do be aware there are a lot of steps so not entirely suitable for anyone with any mobility problems.

Pauline from Cheltenham stayed at Port Side for 7 nights in September 2023


Lovely property with gorgeous views

Review submitted on Sun, 30 Jul 2023
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
We loved our stay. Gorgeous setting and location. Bonus with parking which is great for this location. Would stay here again. Customer service teams were helpful and quick to respond to queries. Thanks for a great stay.

Sarah from Warlingham stayed at Port Side for 7 nights in July 2023


Lovely view and comfortable house

Review submitted on Sun, 23 Jul 2023
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This is a lovely house with outstanding views. There is comfortable external furniture on the large terrace which has the advantage of a large parasol for shade. This would be vital in very hot weather as there is no natural shade on the terrace. A table with bench seating makes outside dining easy due to its proximity to the kitchen. Lovely comfortable sitting room. The bedrooms are downstairs and my only criticism would be the quality of the beds, particularly the double (without the en suite), where the mattress is past its best. For the price of the house the lack of a welcome pack is disappointing.

Jane from Nailsea stayed at Port Side for 7 nights in July 2023


Wonderful view, comfortable house

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Jul 2023
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at Port Side. The house is light and airy, spacious with fabulous views. Lovely balcony off the kitchen, a great place to relax when the sun came out. Lots of steps up to the front door and a good walk to the quayside so wouldn't suit anyone with mobility issues. Well equipped house, Dart Valley resolved a hot water issue very quickly (thank you).

Guest from Sutton Coldfield stayed at Port Side for 5 nights in June 2023


lovely apartment

Review submitted on Sat, 15 Oct 2022
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Great stay .. easy walk to ferry/steam train .. beautiful scenery/ view out of most windows .. definitely return!!

Clive from Bournemouth stayed at Port Side for 4 nights in October 2022


Lovely house and gorgeous views

Review submitted on Wed, 20 Jul 2022
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
Spacious house that was very clean and well-appointed with lovely views from the large terrace as well as the balconies. Really enjoyed our stay very much indeed and would not hesitate to come again. Slight negatives - (1) there were a few items that we would have expected in the kitchen as basic consumables present in most holiday lets that were missing - kitchen roll, salt, pepper, oil, coffee, sugar and tea, (2) the terrace and balcony doors upstairs were incredibly difficult to open/close/lock - to the point that we really didn’t think we were going to get them secured on some occasions, (3) parasol on terrace was amazing and essential in sunny weather but even when there was hardly any breeze it simply blew over because it was so top-heavy and the bottom weights were not sufficient… I fixed the issue by securing to balcony rails with string to give a second (higher) tether point otherwise staying there in a heatwave we would not have been able to sit out and enjoy the main point of the property - the view - at all and that really would have been a negative. None of these are serious in any way but they did niggle at little although nothing here that would stop us returning or recommending warmly to others.

Guest from Evesham stayed at Port Side for 7 nights in July 2022


Port Side Review

Review submitted on Wed, 06 Jul 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
great place to stay and great location .
The views over towards Dartmouth are superb and it is ideally placed to walk down to the ferry to go across to Dartmouth itself or alternatively to drive slightly further afield to some great places like Salcombe.
The property is fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay - we particularly liked the upper terrace which had the sun all day.
We would love to come back and visit again!

(Just a minor point -the bedrooms could ideally do with blackout curtains (or something else), for if you are a light sleeper the light will come flowing in at dawn).

Guest from Woking stayed at Port Side for 3 nights in July 2022


Very comfortable house

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Apr 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
Excellent stay in Portside. Fantastic views from many of the rooms and comfortable beds. Well equipped. If your car is on the long side you probably won’t be able to fit a second one on the drive (but there’s always the Marina carpark very close by). Ferry just a short stroll away. We hope to return to Portside.

Sarah from Teddington stayed at Port Side for 7 nights in April 2022


Great place great location

Review submitted on Sun, 03 Apr 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
Very clean and well furnished property. Lovely views over the river dart Parking for two cars a bonus.

Julian from stayed at Port Side for 7 nights in March 2022


Kingswear Break

Review submitted on Mon, 27 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
Excellent accommodation in ideal location for all local walks and access to Dartmouth via Lower Ferry. Upper terrace provides excellent view of river activity and Dartmouth town perfect for late afternoon drinks.

Martin from Halstead stayed at Port Side for 7 nights in September 2021


House with a View

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Aug 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
Had a lovely fortnight at Port Side. Visited the South Hams several times and never stayed on this side of the River before. It was an easy walk to the passenger ferry for Dartmouth. Wonderful views of Dartmouth.

The house was spotlessly clean and very comfortable.

Guest from London stayed at Port Side for 14 nights in July 2021


Port Side

Review submitted on Sun, 18 Jul 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A stunning property and very well located the views are absolutely beautiful. We were very fortunate to spend some very very hot days there however it would have been more comfortable had there been some shade in the form of an umbrella on the patios.
Very enjoyable stay.

Eithne from stayed at Port Side for 7 nights in July 2021


Fabulous stay

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Jul 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
Stunning cottage in a great spot in Kingswear. Beautifully decorated and furnished. Very well equipped. Great views of the river and steam train. We will definitely be coming back.

Guest from Malmesbury stayed at Port Side for 7 nights in July 2021


House with a stunning view

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Jul 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
Port Side gives you everything you need for a great holiday. It is in a great location and the views are absolutely stunning. You could sit on the upstairs deck all day long and never get bored with the coming and goings on the river Dart. The house itself has everything you need and more, full of thoughtful little touches like blankets for outside when it cools down in the evenings. The standard of cleanliness was excellent, which was reassuring in these difficult times and the standard of furnishings was very good and comfortable too. This was our first time in the Dartmouth area and we really enjoyed our week here, made all the more special because of the fabulous Port Side

Tina from Bath stayed at Port Side for 7 nights in June 2021