About this property
A contemporary apartment set within one of the country’s most important Grade I listed buildings, in the historic coastal town of DartmouthA contemporary apartment set within one of the country’s most important Grade I listed buildings, in the historic coastal town of Dartmouth
Merchants Rest, set in the heart of the historic town of Dartmouth, is a stylish first floor apartment housed within one of the country’s most important Grade I listed buildings. Lovingly restored to retain many original features, including a stunning Charles I plaster ceiling with cherubs and intricate mouldings, this beautifully finished apartment melds old with new cleverly, offering modern living and comfort, yet with all the character of this former 17th Century Merchant’s House.
Internally, the property has a large open plan living, kitchen and dining area with stunning original mullion windows that span the length of the living room. These cast natural light onto the intricate plaster work, the original fireplace and the chic, high gloss fitted kitchen creating a light and airy feel. Unusually for Dartmouth, the apartment even has its own secure garage just 250 metres away, which is suitable for one car.
Dartmouth is a pretty town perched on the River Dart offering a wealth of charm and character. The town is full of cobbled streets, stylish boutique shops, galleries, cafes and restaurants serving high quality local produce and sea food in particular.
Dartmouth is ideally located for exploring the neighbouring towns and beaches of Torquay, Brixham, Salcombe and the wider South Hams. There is so much to do locally ranging from steam trips on trains and boats to visits to zoos and museums, or you could just take it easy and enjoy the spectacular natural beauty right on your doorstep.
Please note, Merchants Rest forms part of a historic building that features original spiral staircases. Due to the steepness and narrow tread width these may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Accommodation
Living Room/AreaStylish open plan living, kitchen and dining area with Charles I plaster ceiling, mullioned windows, historic church door and period fireplace
Furnished with two cord sofas seating four, three footstools, a coffee table, breakfast bar with stools, a sideboard and TV cabinet
Features a 30” flatscreen internet enabled TV with Freeview and DVD player
Kitchen/UtilityModern fitted high gloss kitchen featuring an electric double oven, integrated grill, electric hob, washer dryer, dishwasher and fridge freezer
Fully equipped with a range of utensils and accessories including a microwave, kettle, toaster and cafetiere
An iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner are provided
Dining Room/AreaThe dining area features a table seating four
Master BedroomFurnished with a queen-size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, mirror, dressing table and two bedside cabinets with lamps
Bedroom 2Cabin room furnished with a 4ft double bed (recommended for one adult or one child) with a 2ft 6 single on top (recommended for one child), wardrobe and two bedside cabinets complete with lamps
Family BathroomThe bathroom features a bath with shower over, WC, wash basin, mirror, shaver point, heated towel rail and cabinet
First floor apartment with one flight of internal stairs
Parking for one car in a double garage, 250 metres from the apartment. The dimensions of the garage are 16 feet deep and 14 feet wide. It is to accommodate 2 cars side by side, one for this property and the other space for Merchant's Rise
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hind
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Shaldon Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
Reviews (10)
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Submitted by D. on 08/12/2016
...service We stay led there 3 years ago with poor wifi We wrote to you about it. We stayed again with same problem It causes much disruption and stress The wifi needs to e upgraded to what all the surrounding gcsfrs and castle hotel offer it is a waste of everyone's time to not have this up to speed this is a high property and clients who rent it need access to proper wifi, Also it was a bit of hassle to get 2 keys... But over-all a great place we booked again for next year tho it would be nice to have some loyalty discount ? And hoody the wifi will woek Submitted by D. on 08/12/2016
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Submitted by Rose T on 23/11/2016
...apartment for a couple (second bedroom very small). Garage parking near the harbour or free on street parking opposite the apartment if you are lucky - we didn't use the garage at all during our stay. Very clean and well equipped. There are plenty of great places to eat within 2 minutes walk, we particularly liked the Royal Castle Hotel for lunch and the carvery on Sunday. Only downside is the intermittent wifi - when it works it's superfast, but often it didn't work at all which was frustrating - hotel staff were helpful in trying to solve the issue but no IT specialist ever turned up. Submitted by Rose T on 23/11/2016
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Submitted by Frances on 16/11/2016
...heart of the shops & restaurants with lovely walks along the river to the coast path. Ate too much, particularly wonderful things from Saveurs patisserie and incredible Salcome Dairy ice cream. NB - ignore past reviewers' comments about noise, the café had gone & there's a nice quite beauty parlour beneath the apartment now. Submitted by Frances on 16/11/2016