- Sleeps four in two bedrooms
- Views onto
- Short drive to superb beaches
- Centre of Dartmouth 2 minutes
- Ideal for family holidays
- Easy parking
- Easy access to beaches & attractions
- Garden area outside front door
- Plenty space for play & sunbathing
- Travel cot & high chair available
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Mill Creek Chalets (chalet ref. APJ) - Dartmouth - Overview
- Light, very comfortable lounge with superb rural views onto rolling Devon countryside
- Flat screen TV
- Two sofas, dining table and chairs. Heaters in bedrooms and lounge.
- Kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, fridge with freezer compartment
- Grassy garden area to front of chalet.
- Double bedroom with fitted units and views over lawn to rolling countryside.
- Twin room with full size single beds three feet wide not two feet six inches).
- Modern, light bathroom with tiled shower cubicle and heated towel rail.
- Just minutes from two of the UK's best beaches (Blackpool Sands beach & Slapton beach)
- Great location for family holidays (easy parking, easy access to everywhere, lots of play space)
- Travel cot, high chair and changing mat can be provided (modest supplement)
Set within one of the prettiest parts of the Dartmouth countryside, this property overlooks glorious, rolling Devon landscapes and the picturesque rural valley which leads down to one of the tributaries of the River Dart estuary. The very convenient setting is only approx. three minutes from the historic and beautiful town of Dartmouth. A tranquil, practical location (superb rural views, no problems with parking, easy access to beaches) surrounded by rolling Devon landscapes yet only a short drive from the Dart Estuary or the truly superb Blackpool Sands and Slapton beaches.
This chalet benefits from a quiet and very picturesque position opening out onto large open grassy area (ideal for children to play on and or relaxing in the sun) and views onto trees and the countryside beyond. Great spot for playing, eating outside, enjoying an evening drink or just sitting enjoying a view of the adjoining countryside. From inside the chalet there is a direct front view onto the open grassy area bordered by trees and hedgerows. This is a particularly practical location (if you don't wish to drive on holiday) being on a short, direct bus route into Dartmouth and the nearby beaches.
The chalets are surrounded by lush, rolling Devon countryside yet less than three minutes from Dartmouth and the river and approx six minutes drive from property to one of the UK's most beautiful beaches – Blackpool Sands. The renowned Blackpool Sands and Slapton beaches are only a short drive away. This is one of the UK's most dramatic & scenic coastlines. A peaceful, exceptionally picturesque location and so close to all places of interest. Superb views from lounge and garden area onto rolling Devon countryside.
Comments from previous guests regularly refer to the chalet and its lovely location offering very good value compared to many of the other self catering options in Dartmouth (and with the added benefit of space, views, comfort and quiet). Visitors appreciate the views, the tranquility and the way in which the property is ideal for either relaxing in or using as a base for exploring this stunningly beautiful area. Most of the chalets are set out in a short terrace style (this chalet is end of terrace thus benefits from a lovely grassy area in front (and also to the side) with spectacular views over adjoining countyside.
Location
The chalet looks onto one of the most picturesque rural areas of the South Devon countryside just minutes from the historic town of Dartmouth in the tranquil countryside setting of Norton Park. A stunning location with wonderful views of the rolling Devon landscape and only a short drive from the superb Blackpool Sands and Slapton beaches. Adjacent to most of the chalets are numerous grassy areas. This is a great location for taking advantage of nearby Dartmouth's excellent range of ‘characterful’ cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops and is a particularly practical location (if you don't wish to drive on holiday) being on a bus route down into Dartmouth (very short journey - 2 mins approx) and the nearby beaches. A tranquil, practical location with glorious rural views, no problems with parking, easy access to beaches and surrounded by beautiful countryside yet only a short drive to Dartmouth, the estuary embankment and the superb local beaches (Blackpool Sands and Slapton).
The Dartmouth Area
Dartmouth and its olde-world centre is considered the capital of Devon's spectacular South Hams region famous for peaceful rolling countryside, renowned coastline, excellent beaches (Blue Flag status) & coastal walks along footpaths leading to secluded beaches. The local focal point is Dartmouth's bustling harbour and broad, wooded river. The town is designated a Conservation Area with 16th and 17th century timbered buildings, historic narrow streets, beautiful old shops, intimate pubs and excellent restaurants.
In addition to the stunning local beaches, numerous attractions include the town's outdoor swimming pool, pleasure cruises upriver to Totnes; Sailing or hiring motor boats for exploring the river or fishing; taking the Kingswear car ferry across to Torbay's more bustling resorts of Brixham, Paignton and Torquay (10-15 minutes) or travelling on the restored steam train running between Kingswear and Paignton. Tennis is available in Dartmouth's Coronation Park and the excellent town golf course is less than 5 minutes drive.
For fishing enthusiasts there are plenty of opportunities to join a sea fishing charter boat for flat fish, bream, pollock, bass and mackerel. Sharks and Conger Eel are also caught regularly. Fresh water fishermen have abundant opportunities for both coarse and game fishing in well stocked reservoirs or on river beats.
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