Guests say
The Retreat in Dartmouth offers a well-equipped holiday home with a prime location close to town amenities. Guests appreciate the property's convenience and the sunny terrace, though some maintenance issues and cleanliness in certain areas have been noted.
Reviews indicate a general satisfaction with cleanliness, but several guests have reported the need for a deeper clean, particularly in less frequently cleaned corners, and issues such as a mouldy shower curtain. The property appears tidy but could benefit from more thorough attention.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the town centre and waterfront, making it an ideal base for exploring Dartmouth. Parking challenges are noted, but the central location compensates for this inconvenience.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property cosy, though some have mentioned steep stairs and a persistent smell in certain areas. The top floor can be warm, and the outdoor furniture could be updated for enhanced comfort.
The Retreat is equipped for a holiday stay, with a well-received terrace and kitchen. However, guests have reported several maintenance issues such as a broken washing machine, fridge, and cooker hood, as well as the need for better upkeep of the outdoor decking.
There is insufficient information regarding thoughtful touches or gifts provided by the host, as the reviews do not mention any such details. Therefore, it cannot be determined if guests have experienced any special considerations that would indicate thoughtfulness.
About this property
Resting in the tranquil Lake Street, in the centre of the picturesque Dartmouth, The Retreat offers fantastic accommodation ideal for a family or two couples looking to explore the wonders of Devon. Park beside the property and unpack with ease, entering into a light and airy open-plan living area at the heart of the property. Flick on the kettle and head over to the sitting area and enjoy a cup of tea on the leather corner sofa, or have a family film night on the Smart TV. This social hub sports oak flooring and contemporary décor, as well as an amply fitted kitchen with an abundance of home-from-home amenities to cater to your culinary needs, be sure to enjoy a home-made dinner at the dining table for four.
Two bedrooms rest in this property, beginning on the first floor where you will find a twin with original oak flooring and a TV, as well as storage and hanging space, alongside a family bathroom ideal for a refreshing soak amongst the bubbles. On the second floor a king-size with an en-suite cloakroom, boasting Velux windows awaits, with a taste of history from the oak flooring and wooden beams, this room also sports a coffee machine and a TV, so you can catch up on your favourite shows with a hot beverage as you cosy up for the evening. On the first floor, double doors lead out on to a large decking area over to levels, for alfresco dining, before venturing out to explore the local area.
Dartmouth is a pretty town hosting a range of amenities and attractions, beginning with a selection of tasty eateries, independent shops and a scenic harbour, and from here you can enjoy a boat trip along the beautiful coast or try crabbing. There are many sandy beaches nearby, including Blackpool Sands, as well as walks through the scenery at the National Trust’s Little Dartmouth and alongside the River Dart. For a glimpse into local history, visit Dartmouth Castle and Kingswear Castle, or treat the little ones to an action-packed day at Woodlands Family Theme Park. Explore the wonders of Devon with a stay at The Retreat.
Dartmouth, South Devon, is located in the South Hams, a very scenic and touristy part of the county. Dartmouth is one of Devon's most visited cities because of its proximity to the beautiful Start Bay coastline and its location within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are numerous well-attended events held there, including the annual Dart Music Festival, the Dartmouth Food Festival, and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, in addition to the beautiful waterfront and historic, winding alleyways dotted with boutique shops, restaurants, and art galleries. A quick boat trip will take you to Dartmouth Castle, the Britannia Royal Naval College, and the National Trust's Greenway House. The South West Coast Way, the Dart Valley Trail, and many peaceful rural lanes make the area around Dartmouth ideal for bicycling and walking. Take the Dartmouth Steam Train through the picturesque countryside to Paignton, or take a boat or ferry across to Kingswear, on to Brixham, or down the river to the quaint village of Dittisham. Popular sandy beaches close to Dartmouth include Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands in the South Hams.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size with en-suite cloakroom with basin and WC, 1 x 1st floor twin.
Family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Gas central heating and combination boiler.
Electric oven, four-ring ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, small freezer, slimline dishwasher, washer/dryer, Tassimo coffee machine and toaster.
Smart TV, WiFi, unlimited highspeed broadband.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, baby bath, booster seat, bouncer chair, bed guard, potty and step all available on request.
Roadside parking available, plus a car park three minutes from property.
Large multi-level garden with decking, outdoor furniture and reclining chairs.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no Smoking.
Shop and pub within 0.1 mile.
Note: You will need to bring your own tea towels, oven gloves and beach towels as these are note provided.
Nearby points of interest
- Golden Hind
Reviews (19)
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Linzi
A few pointers from us during our stay; The top room was really tough to get up to and 2 of the guests couldnât safely get up It was also very warm up there with the heat we had so I slept downstairs for the majority of the stay. The outside area was bigger than we though which was good but the furniture was pretty dated and had lots of bird poo all over it we tried to clean some of it The railing on right and you walk up to the top terrace was very wobbly and unstable so I think it might need replacing Shower was stronger than I though so that was good Kitchen was good for th size only thing was there was no salt and pepper or white sugar and although there was a dishwasher no tablets provided (would have bought some if known) Also the tassimo was a great addition but again no pods provided so didnât use We did have a lovely break and the weather was lovely. Some local business leaflets wood have been nice to add we found a lovely thing called Fizz boat on Facebook we would recommend
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John
Great location ,smallish but well equiped, clean enough, only downside was the steep stairs to the third floor bedroom (master)which for anyone with mobility issues would be a struggle ,think this should be mentioned in the listing ,daytime parking in Dartmouth is a struggle as there is no long stay car park so if you want to wine and dine during the day its impossible as your having to move the car every couple of hours ,evening parking is great if you can find a spot as its free after 6pm until 9am, obviously this is not down to the host but the council, would come again but be aware of the stairs and parking
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Janet
The house is nicely decorated and is equipped with everything we needed. The outside decked garden is a lovely bonus especially for the dogs. Parking in Dartmouth is not good but the fact that we could unload and load outside was definitely a bonus. Overall a lovely house and would definitely book again.