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- Sleeps two
- Cottage style property
- Great location
- 30 metres from best view in Dartmouth
- Short stroll to shops, bars, restaurants
- Quiet location for a good night’s sleep
- WiFi internet (hi speed) & Heating.
- Parking permit in summer months
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Upperdeck – Dartmouth - Overview
Upperdeck is a cosy, centrally heated, one bedroomed property overlooking a pretty grotto courtyard garden with pond (you are free to use this courtyard garden). Although the property itself doesn't have river views, it stands almost directly opposite one of the best views in Dartmouth view and is only seconds stroll from the bench seats and gardens overlooking this view. Within a very short drive are two of the UK’s most picturesque beaches: Blackpool Sands beach and Slapton beach. The property is approached through a short ancient passageway leading into the courtyard garden. From the garden, access is via the entry porch with exposed rock face feature and small spiral staircase leading up into the property from the porch and garden area .One bedroom with double bed, wash hand basin. Fully equipped kitchen. Bathroom with second wash hand basin, bath and w c. Hairdryer, microwave, iron, electric fires, radiators, WiFi (hi speed internet), T.V. Clock radio. Duvets.
Upperdeck. One bedroom plus lounge. Light, comfy lounge with TV, sofa and two armchairs. Views to courtyard garden from lounge and kitchen. Courtyard garden with small fish pond. Well equipped, light kitchen overlooking courtyard garden. Large double bedroom with sink. Bathroom with bath and shower over. Ideal for couples or parents with one young child. No river view but just thirty metres (20 seconds the property) is one of Dartmouth's little known but most spectacular gardens and viewing area (with seats) giving panoramic views over the river across to Kingswear and down the estuary towards the rivermouth, the castle and out to sea.
WiFi Internet access, DVD player, Central heating, TV, Wi-fi, Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer, Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine, Bedrooms (1), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1) Double beds (1), Lounge seating for 3, Sleeps maximum of 2 , Shared courtyard garden, Parking permit provided in summer months (permit not needed 1st Oct until 30th April as many streets, including the street this property is on, have summer parking restrictions lifted. Washing machine and drier available in separate, external utility room ten metres from your door. (also additional fridge space and separate freezer space available in this utility room). Bed linen is provided (duvet covers, sheets, pillowcases). The owners ask guests to bring towels (tea / kitchen towels, hand towels, bath towels)
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The town of Dartmouth
Dartmouth with its beautiful old-world centre is considered the capital of the South Hams, famous for peaceful rolling countryside, renowned coastline, excellent beaches (Blue Flag status) & coastal walks along footpaths leading to secluded beaches.
Dartmouth’s focal point is its 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. Beach lovers will enjoy Sugary Cove near Dartmouth Castle as well as the beautiful Blackpool Sands and the long, unspoilt expanse of beach at Slapton Sands both of which are approximately 10 minutes drive.
Numerous attractions include the outdoor 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.
In August, Dartmouth hosts The Royal Regatta with funfair, sporting events, fireworks dispays and an array of boats. Some of the great beach destinations include Slapton, Torcross, Hope Cove, Beesands, Prawle, Salcombe, Bantham (surfing) Modbury and Thurlestone.
Recommended day trips include the estuary towns of Totnes and Kingsbridge, the riverfront village of Dittisham, a trip to scenic Dartmoor, a visit to the superb Plymouth Aquarium, a day at the truly superb Paignton Zoo or Woodlands Leisure Park.
For fishing enthusiasts there are plenty of opportunities to go out to sea and fish for flat fish, bream, pollock, bass and mackerel. Sharks and Conger Eel are also caught regularly. Fesh water fishermen have abundant opportunities for both coarse and game fishing in well stocked reservoirs or on river beats.
The Devon region
There is a wealth of things see and do in the West Country as well as having some of the most breathtaking scenery in the United Kingdom, it has several award winning beaches to relax on. The climate during the summer is often balmy as the Gulf Stream warms the seas in the area, makes for excellent surfing and other water based pursuits. As far as attractions are concerned there is the Eden Project a vast eco-project with huge bio-domes to explore which offer many species from around the world as well as plenty for kids to do.
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