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- Sleeps four in two bedrooms
- 2 adults, 2 children or..
- 4 adults happy with relatively compact 2nd bedroom
- Stunning position overlooking river
- Beautiful river views
- Superbly convenient location
- Historic street / neighbouring properties
- Comfortable furnishings
- Access to courtyard garden
- 30 metres from best view in town
- Central heating
- WiFi (hi speed BT internet)
- Optional Parking permit
- Short stroll to town centre & river
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River View - Dartmouth - Overview
River View is a very comfortable, two bedroomed, ground floor, cottage style property with lovely river views and access to a pretty rear courtyard garden. Rental rate excludes optional parking permit for Dartmouth, Mayor's Avenue car park. Note: parking outside the property and generally on 'South Town' is possible overnight all year round (spaces permitting) and also during daytime in winter when street parking restrictions are not in force. The property is just a very short stroll to shops, bars, restaurants but conveniently located on the quiet South Town Road for a good nights sleep! An added bonus with this property is the fact that it’s approximately 30 metres from beautiful terraced gardens (with bench seats) providing a superb vantage point and absolutely stunning views across the river. Almost directly opposite the house is a short flight of steps leading down to historic Bayards Cove. Shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes etc. are an easy two minute stroll down the street. The beautiful village of Kingswear can be seen directly across water from this property (reachable by car or pedestrian ferry from Dartmouth).
Riverview sleeps four persons in two bedrooms. Comfortably sleeps 2 adults and 2 children or ....4 adults where two of the adults are comfortable with a reasonably compact second bedroom (with two single beds and sink).
River View is on a very scenic street with many traditional period properties (formerly owned by Ship's Captains) overlooking the river and with an easy gradual slope down into town (two minutes stroll). It has its own separate front door from the street taking you into the lobby leading to the living room / dining room overlooking river. Double bedroom with wash basin, two large windows - river views. Kitchen, shower room, separate WC. Twin bedroom with wash basin, window overlooking courtyard garden with fish pond, bench seat, grotto and statue. (note: dogs are not permitted in the courtyard garden however there is a public 'dog garden' approx 100 metres from the property).Glass door leading to courtyard. Fully equipped with hair dryers, microwave, irons, electric fires, central heating, TV radio and duvets. Wifi (hi speed internet).
Note: Washing machine and drier available in separate, external utility room ten metres from your door (also additional fridge space and freezer space available in this utility room). Bed linen is provided (duvet covers, sheets, pillowcases).
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The bustling estuary 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.
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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.