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- Truly exceptional river views
- Ground floor: 2 bedrooms & shower room
- Upper floor: kitchen, dining & lounge
- Terrace with great river views
- Door from kitchen to terrace
- Wifi
- Parking permit in summer
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The Sail House, Dartmouth
Romantic, cosy, nautically themed hide-away in Dartmouth. Sleeps four in two bedrooms. Stunning river views.
Overview
- Exceptional location with dramatic river views from lounge & kitchen.
- Views across river to Kingswear, down estuary & past castle out to sea.
- On western lower slopes of Dart looking down to the Lower Ferry, out to rivermouth & sea
- The town centre shops, restaurants, cafes & pubs just two/ three minute gentle stroll.
- Small outside terrace area (accessed by door from kitchen area)
- The property is on the Coastal Path walking route allowing for wonderful walks East and West.
- Short, easy drive to the excellent Blackpool Sands beach and Slapton beach.
- Forty metres from the most scenic location in Dartmouth!
- Parking permit for town car park (May to Oct.)
- On street parking in South Town outside May to Oct.
- Wifi
Access to the property from South Town road is via 32 steps up footpath from Southtown Road to the property - this makes for a good quiet location. Ground floor kitchen / dining room. Ground floor with two bedrooms (a double and a twin with single beds). Good light. Shower room with heated towel rail. Stairs up to lounge, kitchen and small outside terrace with lovely River Dart views from lounge and from terrace. DVD/Radio and FreeSky box. Small outside terrace with table and four chairs. Terrace is accessed by door from kitchen. Parking is on the road during the off season (50 metres from property) and a parking permit is provided from May to Oct. (free unlimited parking in the town centre car park and several car parks in the South Hams area). River and fishing trips run regularly from the quay side. You can sit on the sofa in the sitting room and watch the fishing boats and yachts coming in, and, in the evening you can sit and see the lights illuminating Dartmouth Castle and track the lights of boats as they come in.
(Note: Unsuitable for those with mobility problems or children under five - due to the steps from South Town road to the property, inside the property & also steps / access to terrace)
Summary
- Two bedrooms: Double room with double bed and twin room with two single beds
- Bathroom with shower, heated towel rail & WC
- light, airy lounge, kitchen and small outside terrace with lovely River Dart views from lounge and from terrace.
- Kitchen / dining electric hob, combi microwave/grill/oven, fridge with ice box, washer dryer, tiled worktop.
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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