8 The Pottery

Stayed at this and other properties at the Potteries .

No 8 is a great size and feel very much at home . 2 or 3 things that could be made a lot better… Living room furniture now tired and uncomfortable … single beds are very basic and also not comfortable ...also, both bathrooms have toilets that are so low it’s very difficult to use if you suffer with knee or hip problems . Bear in mind the coastal road to the property from Dartmouth embankment has now been closed for 2 years and no sign of being repaired .

We really enjoy staying in 8 The Pottery.

I think this was our sixth visit. Location is excellent. Flat is comfortable. Our only complaint is that there were no mattress protectors on the single beds. I have mentioned this before. There really should be for good hygiene, also pillow protectors. Thank you.

Lovely holiday.

Thought books dvds and games left would have been good. Never stayed anywhere before that didn't supply these. Underfloor heating lovely. Pity the previous customer left underwear in drawer. Would recommend to stay when road is opened.

Great location and mostly great property.

Toilets and sinks: We recognise that these designer items have been in since redevelopment so are not easily changed. The toilet seats are too low especially if you have hip or knee problems, the sinks are a) too low, b) too small, c) tap splashes straight off the plug, making simple tasks such as washing and shaving very difficult. Some of us still prefer to have a wash in a sink rather than have a shower every day!

Another fantastic stay.

Ideal apartment & location. Stayed several times before & have already booked to stay again next year.

We had a great week at this apartment, facilities were great and everything was spotless.

Great location, 10-15min stroll into Dartmouth with plenty of food options, Castle 5mins walk and worth a visit and 2mins walk down to warfleet creek where you can find benches right by the water, we enjoyed a drink by the creek on an evening. Will definitely stay again. (Only gripe, kitchen bin lid wont shut and needs replacing)

Lovely property.

Although we experienced issues with ground floor entry door (not being able to get in) and sockets not working. Blind cord in lounge was broken on arrival. You need a new bin in kitchen as lid will not stay down unless you put something heavy on it. Other than that very beautiful apartment, very spacious and great location. We loved it and will be back

Lovely spacious apartment very clean and lots of extras such as dishwasher tablets.

Beds were very comfortable and bedrooms warm. The building the apartment is in was very peaceful and quiet of an evening. The fittings in the bathroom, taps surroundings need some attention but all work fine. If you have mobility issues you do need to be aware that the walk into the town which takes about 20 minutes is beautiful but there are steps and slopes. Also the one road to Warfleet is closed and will be for some time so you need to come in from Totnes side, we came from the ferry and sat nav took us via the sea front and then found we had to come back on yourselves. But all in all a lovely place to stay and lots of nice things to do.

We enjoyed our stay at this historic, well-equipped vacation apartment.

The property had everything we needed. While the walk into Dartmouth was more than just a gentle stroll, it was a great way to work up an appetite for the town’s restaurants and cafes. We found enough to keep us occupied in Dartmouth and only felt the need to use our car on a rainy day.

We had a super week in this comfortable apartment.

It was warm and cosy and always a delight to come back to after a day out. This was our third visit. Thank you.

The apartment was clean and quite well equipped with what you would expect.

Unfortunately there were several minor issues that let it down. The lounge furniture was so low that as an older person I found it difficult to get out of so spent the week having to sit on a dining chair. Conversely the mirrored bathroom cabinets were so high that I couldn't see in them. I'm 5'2' so although short would still expect to be able to see in them. The kitchen cabinets were also on the high side. The details mention that the bathroom has an over bath shower, this in fact was just a shower attached to the taps. perfect for hosing the children down after a day at the beach but not for 2 adults to have a proper shower meaning that we all used the one in the ensuite. The sockets in the bedrooms were not easily accessible for using hairdryer etc. As I say all fairly minor points but enough to spoil the comfort of the property.

We really enjoyed our stay - thank you.

A few suggestions on how the experience could be improved: the ensuite shower - the sealing silicon needs attention and the rusting wall holder is rusty and requires replacement; rugs throughout the apartment are showing signs of use and need a clean; the large Ikea clock in the kitchen is not working - not fixed by changing the battery; the drying rack adjacent to the kitchen sink is not 'inviting'. Comments offered to be helpful. We had a great time and would visit again.

Accommodation good but soffa very uncomfortable.

Location good for us but may not suit others. Didn't appreciate the over regular and dictatorial emails from Sykes cottages dictating what we do and when .

We loved our stay at 8 The Pottery.

The property is spacious, comfortable, clean and very well equipped. The location was perfect for us, having the best of both worlds, beautiful scenic walks right from the doorstop and a pleasant walk to Dartmouth town with its abundance of restaurants, pubs, cafes, shops and benches where you can sit and take in the breathtaking scenery. And to top it off, we we’re lucky with the weather too. 10 out of 10, will definitely return Thank you

Having spent quite a few years visiting this property, this year has been a little disheartening.

The property is clean and tidy at eye level, we just felt certain areas were being overlooked. On arrival, we were unpacking fridge items and had to clean it again as there were areas of food remaining. Our pillows in the master bedroom had no pillow protectors on them, and the duvet cover was ripped. The rug also in our bedroom has been there for years and is in need of a clean or replacement. The en-suite shower is in need of new sealant, all just looked a little tired. I spoke with Sykes regarding access to the property as Warfleet road has been closed since the 11/3/24, due to the road collapsing, no one had been told about this problem, so you have to go the long way round to enter the potteries. There has also been a lot of works vehicle near the entrance, so be careful on exiting the car park. I have taken photos if the owner wishes to see them, I’m sure he’d appreciate some honest feedback.

We had a wonderful stay thank you so much.

We have stayed in some of the other apartments but this was our first in No 8. It was clean and tidy. The kitchen was well stocked with dishwasher tablets, tea towels and washing machine tablets etc. very warm apartment with plenty of hot water. We had been told about the hob engineer's visit and were happy for him to attend, which he did, on time but sadly could not fix the problem there and then. Also missing bath towels were delivered after I enquired. Wonderful apartment in fab location and allocated parking is a gem. We remember The Pottery when it was a pottery with a top floor cafe and loved the building then too. Would certainly like to return and could see us living there, if only

All the control panels for the heating were set at different times, they should all be reset to correct time and there were no details as to when the heating would come on and go off or how to over ride it if cold weather.

Up to date details of road closures in the area would have been helpful in emails sent to us as the main road from Dartmouth to Warfleet was closed in both directions due to a land slip and no diversions were signposted

We really enjoyed our stay at nr 8 the Pottery.

It exceeded our expectations. It was super warm and comfortable, with lots of space and a pleasure to come back to after a day exploring. We loved the character of the building and tasteful modern interior. We thought we would miss having a private outdoor space for our dog, but it worked fine popping out to the cove or gravelled area. The sound of the tawny owls at night and peace and quiet was a delight. There was some noise from footsteps from the flat above for a couple of nights, but there was no sound from any other flats despite being on the first floor with three flats on that floor all occupied.

A lovely spacious flat in a great position.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. I’m not going to nit pick like some people, nothing is perfect but we enjoyed our stay and I would recommend the place for anyone visiting Dartmouth.

Perfect location, had everything we needed and loved the decor - thanks

Absolutely beautiful apartment in beautiful surroundings and so peaceful.

We stayed in this property last year and liked it so much we went back this year. The only downside in my opinion is the second bathroom. The bath is so deep it is almost impossible to get in our out of. The shower attachment is very peculiar but is handy for washing your hair if you lean over the bath. But beware! Keep a tight hold on the handle otherwise it will swivel round and water goes everywhere. We still enjoyed our holiday very much.

A beautiful apartment in the perfect location.

We had everything we needed for our holiday and it's just a short walk into town.

Beautiful apartment in a great location.

Rug in kitchen filthy

We had a lovely stay.

Apartment is extremely well equipped and very comfortable. A great location too.

Overall the apartment was great.

There are a few maintenance things that need attention. Despite many notes in the visitors book the rusty drainer tray in the sink has not been replaced. Both toilet seats are loose and need adjusting or replacing. There are insufficient dinner plates, tea plates and tea spoons for the size of apartment whereas there are dozens of knives forks and desert spoons

This is our third visit to this apartment.

The potteries, is well appointed with your own car parking space. It has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It’s very spacious, with two sizeable bedrooms. I hope you enjoy your stay as we did ours.

We have just returned from a week at this beautiful spot in Dartmouth.

The apartment is very spacious very clean and I thought very tastefully decorated. Having a private car space is very useful and the location although you have to get used to the very narrow roads is fantastic and very close to both the castle and the shops and beautiful walks. Definitely recommend and I would definitely return.

Loved the apartment.

Great location, a parking space and all mod cons in a gorgeous renovation. We own several gurgling fish jugs so really pleased to have stayed where they were made.

We thought the apartment was comfortable and cosy and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We have already mentioned that 2 keys would be a good idea as we were 2 couples and didn’t always go out together. Also it took us quite a while to find instructions for the hob!

8 the pottery is a wonderful appartment in an exceptional location.

The iconic building is steeped in history and ouses character. The beds are very comfortable. The whole place is decorated beautifully. Everything you may need is there for a relaxing time for all. The added bonus of parking on site is excellent as Dartmouth is a very beautiful and popular destination. There are lovely walks from the site and ofcourse you can walk into town !! Brilliant ☺️. Personally I found the furniture not very comfortable or what to do with the big cushions. But that's probably just me. My family were happy enough. I also on a personal level think there should be another step to get into the ensuite shower. I appreciate it is probably not a problem to most but for a short person with a dodgy foot it was getting in and out. But that's just me. Overall it's a wonderful place to call your own for a while. Thank you very much.

Just returned from our second holiday this year at number 8 The potteries.

This is a spacious property ideally situated, within a ten minute walk in to Dartmouth. On arriving we felt like we were back home, such a spacious apartment, with all you need for your stay. It was lovely and warm, and relaxing. On further inspection there were a few issues with the level of cleanliness from our previous visit. Not sure if there had been a different team of cleaners but things had been missed. We have discussed all our issues with the letting agents who did assure us those problems would be rectified before our next holiday, we trust that it will be.

Excellent location and dedicated parking a bonus.

This is a really beautiful apartment with everything that you could possibly need for a comfortable stay.

The furnishings are of a really high quality and the apartment is really nicely presented. It is in a great position for a quick dip or paddle board down at the creek and the walk into town is pretty easy (only one small hill to climb each way!). The only minor things I would improve are to provide a washing up bowl in the sink and replace the rusty rack for washing up liquid. Other than that - nothing needs to be changed. Thank you for allowing us to stay in this lovely part of the world.

The apartment was good but we missed outdoor space and there was little natural light inside.

Cave like Your persistent and regular emails annoyed us , especially the one we received on the last day of our stay - stating we must clean up and leave all as found . Very patronising, especially as we have paid you £1000 for the privilege The staff at the key collection Point were very nice

On entering our apartment it smelt fresh and clean, windows were open and well ventilated.

Bedrooms were clean and airy, the only down side was the quality of pillows, they do need to be replaced with a good quality filling. In the kitchen area it was well stocked, on a negative note it needs new plate and cutlery drainer and a new sink tidier they were well passed there sell by date, very rusty. The apartment is well situated for a walk in to Dartmouth, unfortunately there is no view of the river. I would definitely recommend purely for its cleanliness and position.

Nice property, if looking a bit tired.

Lovely location helped by the fact that we have been to Dartmouth many times and know our way around. Double bed very comfortable with high quality mattress. There was only two of us staying but could be problematic, if more, as the main bathroom only had a bath and no proper shower. Found the sofas a bit uncomfortable and not very supportive. Overall a nice stay.

On arrival found toilet lid broken/cracked and only 1 toilet roll in each bathroom for 4 people.

This was reported and i asked for replacement rolls to be left outside of door - this was not done resulting in us purchasing additional toiletries. Also a lot of dust and debris under sofa which was missed by the cleaner. Picking up and returning of key at the office was inconvenient and a key safe would have been better. Overall the long weekend break was great and if the above was addressed this would have made it even better. thks Mark

Fabulous apartment and really well situated for walking into Dartmouth centre!

Clearer instructions on where to collect key, as office had moved and number was picked up from a guy in Chester!! Highly recommend apartment!

We loved the location of the pottery , Dartmouth and all south Devon had to offer.

We would have no hesitation in revisiting the area again. To be able to access the coast path so readily without driving was a real bonus. The apartment itself has a great layout with plenty of room for four adults and a small dog. Our only observation is the bathrooms are a little tired and must have been designed with smaller people in mind as the sink and toilet heights are quite low even for average height humans. This did not deter from our enjoyment of the property and is only an observation. We are considering a future visit.

8 , The Potteries is a beautiful , spacious apartment which is well equipped .

Perfect location for walking in and around Dartmouth .

Very spacious, stylish and comfortable apartment in an interesting building, quiet location and an easy walk into town or to Dartmouth Castle.

Both beds are very comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped but does have limited workspace for cooking (not a major problem for us but worth noting if you're intending to cook every day) Parking on site is a bonus and it was a treat to hear the owls at night!

We feel fortunate to have had a holiday in the South Hams in this difficult year.

The apartment is in a great location and has a parking space which is a bonus in Dartmouth. The bedrooms were nice and the beds were comfortable. Unfortunately the living area is quite dark because there is only one small window. We would not usually book pet friendly accommodation as we have allergies - one of our party was very allergic during our stay unfortunately. I would not recommend this apartment to people who enjoy cooking as the kitchen is very small and there is limited storage space for larder food - and no trivets.

Lovely new mattress on the bed!

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Mattress on double bed needs replacing.

There is a very large dent on one side. Bathrooms are ready for refurbishment. Problems with free view box solved quickly.

I think the parking instructions could of been clearer.

When we arrived it took us a while to find our parking space, because the number was on the side and not facing. We had to ask another resident and he showed us to a small sign on the fence explaining the layout of the car park. Thank goodness we didn't arrive in the dark. A printout of this would be useful before arriving, as it looked like those parking places were for the cottages and not flats. Maybe a key pad safe could be fitted, then we could have gone straight to the property and also would have been easier when leaving. However, overall we enjoyed our stay.

Thank you for your expert, friendly and efficient service both before and during our stay .

The apartment is spacious, comfortable and well equipped.

It’s the perfect walking distance from the town and you can explore out along the coastal path directly from the front door. The bed was especially comfortable, which was a delight as so often a rock hard bed makes for a less than happy holiday. So thank you for that.

Another visit to The Pottery was a wonderful trip for our family.

Clean and perfectly located for easy access into Dartmouth. We will be back. Only one point to make this time, the people in the apartment above No.8 were quite 'heavy footed' at 8 am and 7.30 pm for about an hour. Just thought you should know - perhaps they brought a treadmill? :-)

Firstly, thank you so much to the Dartmouth office team for promptly sorting out my self inflicted booking issues and also please pass on my thanks to the owner for his understanding.

This was our second stay at 8 The Potteries and it was as enjoyable and comfortable as our first. The onsite off road parking is an extremely convenient bonus for anyone staying in Dartmouth, with the town just being a scenic 10 minute stroll away.

We all had a great time.

The hill was a challenge as we are in our 70s but hey its Dartmouth and the view more than made up for it. The accommodation was great, and had everything that you could wish for.

Excellent apartment and very good value for money. The only reason we will not book it again is that we want to be more central in Dartmouth and are planning to book there for next year. Thank you, Coast & Country Cottages, for all your help.

Very spacious apartment everything we needed was catered for. Extremely quite so had a few lie ins which on holiday is lovely.

Perfect location. Apartment very impressive indeed although in need of a little TLC but this did not detract from our lovely holiday. Well done!

A few years ago I would have rated this property as excellent. Unfortunately I feel it has been neglected by the owners. I did point our the state of the carpet into the main bedroom to your staff on handing back the keys as it was decidedly dirty. The floor tiles to the second bathroom are mainly cracked and broken. I feel the property needs redecorating. I felt a little disappointed with 8 Pottery it is a gorgeous place it needs a little love. As we entered the property from downstairs we were a little put off by the two large boards stored outside No 4 and the fact that the owners there had decided to discard there dirty shoes next to the board. We are dog lovers but the yappy little chap in the neighbouring apartment got a little tedious. Dartmouth is definitely suffering due to the amount of second homes in the town we noticed a lot of the restaurants we used to frequent are gone and there are a lack of good ones. The speciality shops are slowing disappearing due to the enormous rents demanded by Dartmouth Council allowing big chains like Fat Face, Crew etc to take over. We did take a ferry trip from Dartmouth castle to Dartmouth and was bombarded by the Ferryman's opinion on how bad Dartmouth had become because of the effect the second homes are having on the town. We visited Totnes during our stay and were truly shocked, there were numerous beggars on the main street, we actually saw one man sitting under the main archway under a slogan painted on the wall in large black letters. Again a lot of speciality shops are gone leaving shops selling cheap rubbish. We feel there is a huge drug problem in the town so we did not spend a lot of time there. I have been coming to Dartmouth since I was a child I am afraid we have decided not to return.

Really lovely appartment in great location, few simple improvements - mattress on bed uncomfortable & had a thick down duvet on bed in September! (Way too warm) no oven gloves made cooking hazardous & could have done with a clothes airer. Sofa leather looked lovely but uncomfortable The appt write up talked of share court yard outside - in reality this was a car park & if it had have been hot would have been difficult to find any space to sit outside ( good to point out as may out some people off) having said all that we loved it for its location & set up & quality, but the above issues may influence if we returned

Great apartment with everything we needed. Extremely comfortable and everything was high quality and standard. Very quiet and peaceful but easy and quick walk into the town centre.

We frequently use Dartmouth for holidays and as yet the potteries is one of the best we've been to, it was a lovely airy space for 4 and the dog , very modern and spotlessly clean, the main reason for our choice wasn't just the location but with it being regatta the facility of parking. On that note we have complaint, we told yourselves we would arrive as a party of 4 in two cars and told that was no problem. We arrived unloaded and parked in the flats own space plus a open visitors space as directed by yourselve, the following morning the van in the visitors space had a sarcastic note put under the wipers saying ' this is private parking do not park here in future' therefore we left a note to say we were in the flat 8 and put the parking plan inside the windscreen. Subsequent days ended up us getting our note screwed up and stuffed in the side window and the van itself getting blocked in. We didn't make a fuss or point any fingers but put us on edge all week in case our vehicles were damaged as a consequence. We appreciate building work is still ongoing but a skip and several work vans didn't help our cause. Going forward I would advise a simple laminated pass stating that a visiting vehicle is from flat 8. A small blip on otherwise another memorable Dartmouth trip.

This was the second time that we have stayed at the pottery, The first time was at a different apartment, Not quite as good as the first apartment, Lacks polish and finishing touches. Having said that its still a nice apartment.

Large, spacious accommodation. Very clean. Underfloor heating. Quiet area Great to have one's own parking place. Wi Fi is a very useful bonus. No view of the creek but the cottages opposite are attractive and the trees are lovely. If you don't mind a short walk into town it's a great location, close to the castle. In the bedroom there was a draught through holes in the very old wall, we plugged these with tissues. The pedal on the kitchen bin was broken. Altogether a great place!

Few minor issues- no curtain/blind in the lounge area so lack of privacy; not really pet/dog friendly- 2 flights of stairs to be climbed/no outside area for exercising

Very nice apartment, only downside were the lengthy instructions regarding the appliances. A simple one pager would have been much appreciated.

Quiet location with own parking which we find to be essential in Dartmouth in popular holiday periods. Very modern in its furnishings although main living area is a little dark due to only one window and a natural stone wall about which, I am guessing, little can be done as I think this may be a listed building. Allows dogs which is a rarity in a Dartmouth for some reason!

Very comfortable but would have preferred simpler instructions on the use of the kitchen equipment and heating.

Excellent location, would visit again

A stunning, clean comfortable and well appointed apartment in a great place. The parking slot was really useful in Dartmouth. Wi-fi useful for the kid!

Great property for us - family with 2 kids. Loads to do nearby ! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay !