Topsail

About this property

This fabulous character cottage is set in an elevated position, a short walk from the town of Dartmouth, with far reaching views across the stunning River Dart. Topsail Cottage is furnished to a high-standard, with comfort in mind, providing a lovingly-styled holiday home in a wonderful location, ideal for two to four people keen to soak up the laid-back atmosphere of the town and take in the sights from both the balcony and the garden. Thoughtfully decorated throughout and all refreshed for 2023. The cottage comes with one designated car parking space for the duration of your stay (private car park adjacent to the cottage) which is a huge bonus in Dartmouth where parking can be difficult to find. You can also stop directly outside the cottage briefly (double yellow lines) to unload. The cottage is set over three floors with an open-plan living area on the ground floor. There is a well-equipped kitchenette and a good-sized dining table; perfect to enjoy home-cooked meals while enjoying the views not just during the day, but at night when the lights of Dartmouth are twinkling. The sitting area has a sofa and chair in front of the feature fireplace with a woodburner, making it a good place to relax after a full day out and about, any time of the year. There are two lovely bedrooms, one on each floor, which are beautifully presented and finished to a high-standard, with both bedrooms enjoying fabulous views across Dartmouth to the river and the steam railway. There is a spacious family bathroom on the first floor, with an over-bath shower. From the living area, the door opens on to an enclosed decked balcony with full glass balustrades and furniture, making it great for alfresco dining and enjoy the afternoon sun backed by the lovely views to the river and the surrounding area. There is also a charming lower deck garden area with a bench and table and chairs where you can sit and read a book or just watch the world go by. The town and riverside are just a 5-minute walk down the hill from the cottage where there are excellent restaurants, interesting boutique shops, and of course all the activities along the waterfront, including sailing and river cruises up the Dart to Greenway, famed as Agatha Christies former holiday home; you can then get fit climbing back up the hill to the cottage, it's steep! There's lots to do in Dartmouth, including The Flavel Arts Centre, offering live events, films and exhibitions, and there is a lively programme of events across the year including the Dart Music Festival, Arts & Crafts Weekend, Shakespeare Week, Dartmouth Food Festival, Candlelit Dartmouth at Christmas and of course the famous Dartmouth Regatta in August. Thank you to all our recent guests who have taken the time to fill in our guest book to let us know how much they have enjoyed their stay at Topsail cottage and their time in Dartmouth. Such lovely comments, and we especially appreciated the Children's feedback and little drawings!

Dartmouth lies on the banks of the River Dart estuary in the South Hams area of South Devon. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Devon, offering a stunning waterfront, narrow streets lined with boutique shops, restaurants and art galleries, plus many local events such as the annual Dart Music Festival and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Two bedrooms: 1 x second floor double, 1 x twin.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Open plan living area with galley kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.

Electric oven, induction hob, fridge, dishwasher, Krups nespresso machine.

Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.

Fuel, power and starter pack for fire/stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Enclosed rear upper decked balcony with furniture and steps down to a lower terrace with furniture.

Spectacular view of the river, steam trains and Britannia Royal Naval College.

Area full of naval history and perfect for kayaking and yachting enthusiasts.

A couple of minutes on the ferry takes you to the working steam railway.

Dartmouth Castle and 16th century Bayard's Cove Fort are within easy reach.

Coleton Fishacre National Trust house and gardens are also nearby as is Greenway, Agatha Christie's home.

Only 5 miles from Woodlands Family Theme Park with Zoo Farm.

Set on the South West Coast Path, the area is an ideal location for walkers, with Dartmoor National Park only 15 miles away.

Torquay and Paignton are less then 45 minutes away.

One designated car parking space in a private car park adjacent to the cottage.

There is also 'first come first served' local roadside parking for a second car.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop and pub 5 mins walk.

Note: Property is set up a very steep hill.

Note: Children must be supervised at all times due to decked balcony and terrace.

Note: The check in time for this property is from 4pm and the check out time is by 11am.

Dartmouth food festival Friday 20 - Sunday 22 October 2023.

A landmark
culinary event and free to attend