The property
This character terrace cottage is set in an elevated position, a short walk from the town of Dartmouth, with far reaching views across the stunning River Dart estuary.
The cottage is furnished to a high standard in a quiet location, ideal for two to four people keen to soak up the laid-back atmosphere of the town.
The cottage is set over three floors with an open-plan living area on the ground floor.
There is a well-equipped galley-style kitchen and a good-sized dining table; perfect for some great home-cooked meals to prepare and enjoy whilst benefitting the local views.
The sitting area has a sofa and chair in front of the feature fireplace with a woodburner, making it a good place to relax after a full day exploring.
There are two spacious bedrooms, one on each floor, which are both beautifully presented and finished to a good standard of quality, with a family bathroom on the first level.
Leading from the living area are patio doors onto an enclosed upper decked balcony with full glass balustrades and furniture, making it perfect for some alfresco dining whilst admiring views towards the river and the surrounding landscape.
From the balcony there are stairs leading to a paved lower deck; a pretty, private terrace with bench, tables and easy chairs ideal for catching the afternoon and evening sun.
The town and riverside are just a 5-minute walk where you can find excellent restaurants, interesting boutique shops and of course all the activities along the waterfront.
These include sailing and river cruises up the River Dart to Greenway (Agatha Christie's former holiday home).
The Dartmouth area offers a wide range of days out including wine and cheese tasting at the award-winning Sharpham vineyard, exotic gardens open to the public and wonderful walks along the South West Coast Path.
Dartmouth is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Devon, offering many local events throughout the year, such as the annual Dart Music Festival and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta.
Also within reach is the stunning beach at Blackpool Sands, which is one of South Devon's most beautiful natural treasures, set in a sheltered bay surrounded by evergreens and pines.
Topsail is a luxurious, character cottage in a great conservation area, to enjoy a wonderful holiday at any time of the year.
About the location
DARTMOUTH
Totnes 12 miles.
Dartmouth lies on the banks of the beautiful River Dart estuary in the popular and picturesque South Hams area of South Devon. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the coast, Dartmouth is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Devon. It offers a stunning waterfront, ancient narrow streets lined with boutique shops, restaurants and art galleries plus many local events such as the annual Dart Music Festival and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. There are many interesting cycling and walking routes around Dartmouth, including the South West Coast Path, the Dart Valley Trail and plenty of quiet country lanes. A trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway through picturesque countryside to Paignton is a must, and so is a boat trip across to Kingswear and on to Brixham, a pretty little harbour town. For those seeking some beach activities, there is a wide choice in the South Hams area such as Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands, both extremely popular sandy beaches are a stone's throw from Dartmouth. A relaxing location in South Devon.
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Region Information
Note: The check in time for this property is from 4pm. The check out time is by 11am.