Tides Door, Fairfax Place
ID: S372424
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Guests are generally pleased with the Tides Door property, praising its tasteful decoration, high-quality furnishings, and excellent central location in Dartmouth. The property is well-equipped, clean, and comfortable, providing a perfect base for exploring the area. Some guests mentioned minor issues with maintenance and welcome packs, but these do not detract from the overall positive experience.
The property is consistently described as clean and spotless, with only minor comments about the communal entrance needing attention. The high level of cleanliness contributes positively to guests' experiences.
The location is highly praised for being central and convenient, ideal for exploring Dartmouth and the surrounding area. Guests appreciate the proximity to local amenities and attractions.
Comfort is well-regarded with mentions of comfortable beds and furnishings. Some guests noted issues with noise and bedroom doors not shutting properly, which slightly impacted the comfort level.
Facilities are generally appreciated, especially the well-equipped kitchen and the inclusion of games and books. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as peeling paintwork, a problematic dishwasher, and doors not closing properly, leading to a slightly lower score.
Guests acknowledge the thoughtfulness of the property with welcome notes and a bottle of prosecco. However, some were disappointed with the welcome packs and out-of-date items. It should be noted that while gifts are appreciated, they are not guaranteed and can vary.
About this property
Situated on the bustling high street of the popular town of Dartmouth, Devon is Fairfax Place, a well-presented three storey duplex apartment. Offering an appealing open-plan living space sure to become the social hub throughout your stay, this property makes the ideal base for friends or family to discover the delights of Devon. Arriving at the property, make your way up to the first-floor to take advantage of the open-plan space, where you will find an amply-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a wine cooler, adding to the home comforts within the dwelling. Rustle up a tasty meal for your group to enjoy at the dining table, or perhaps a light breakfast at the breakfast bar.
Settle down to watch the Smart TV for the evening and catch up on your favourite shows, or break off from the group and enjoy some peace of quiet in the separate sitting room with a good book. When sleep calls, three bedrooms provide relaxing sleeping quarters for your party; the second floor hosts a super king-size with another Smart TV and hanging space for your belongings along with a king-size with an en-suite shower room so you can freshen up between activities. Climbing up to the third floor, the remaining bedroom boasts a super-king-size (singles on request) with an electric Velux window allowing an abundance of light into the space.
Completing the interior of the property is a second-floor bathroom and a first-floor shower room, so there are plenty of places to prepare for the day ahead. Outside, the property offers a courtyard an idedal place to put your bikes or paddleboards for safe keeping. While staying at 25 Fairfax Place, brush up on your local history and take a trip to the magnificent Dartmouth Castle, a 600-year-old castle built to protect Dartmouth harbour. Continuing with the cultural attractions, Dartmouth Museum is within easy reach and provides a fascinating insight on the history of the port. For a relaxing walk, take a stroll to explore Bayard's Cove Fort, built in the 16th century, the fort is a popular landmark among tourists today.
Spend a day at the picture-perfect Sugary Cove Beach where you can sunbathe on the sand or swim in the delicate sea waters. If you are travelling with younger members, Woodlands Family Theme Park is reachable by car and offers a world of adventures for any age. Further afield, why not explore Bygones one afternoon, a life-sized Victorian shopping street and a truly unique experience in the area. Closer to your home away from home, give yourself a break from cooking and head out to Kendrick's for some delicious British comfort food, or sample the delicacies at The Seahorse Restaurant which specialises in fish and seafood, offering a fresh gourmet menu.
For a memorable holiday you will want to return to year after year, choose Fairfax Place.
Lying on the banks of the beautiful River Dart estuary in the lively South Hams area of South Devon is the picturesque town of Dartmouth. With the coast nearby, this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty hosts Dartmouth and many other superb towns and villages. Dartmouth itself if home to an ancient cobbles streets filled with boutique shops, restaurants and pubs, as well as art galleries' and independent businesses.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x third-floor super-king-size (singles on request) with Smart TV, 1 x second-floor king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x super kingsize with Smart TV.
Second-floor bathroom with freestanding bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Second-floor utility.
First-floor sitting room.
Please note that the beds can be made as super king size or twin.
Requests for these must be made at least 2 weeks prior to arrival.
Gas central heating.
Electric double oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 5 x Smart TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking permit for 1 car for use in an unallocated space in the Mayor's Avenue car park.
Rear courtyard ideal for bike or paddleboard storage.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
Beach 1.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hind
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Shaldon Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
Reviews (22)
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Claire
The property looks just as it does in the photos and if anything felt more spacious. The beds were comfy, the linen and towels were of good quality and everything was spotless. The kitchen was very well appointed with everything you could possibly require along with a large fridge freezer, microwave, coffee machine and drinks fridge. The dishwasher worked well but you had to have the kickboard off in order to open and close it - which was only a minor inconvenience. There was a utility cupboard up near the bedrooms and it had a washing machine, ironing board, iron and hoover if required. As we were a multi generational group it was brilliant having the separate lounge as the teenagers used that as their evening retreat and we were more than happy in the kitchen/diner as the sofa was large and comfy. This property is ideal for a Dartmouth stay where you can park and leave your car for the duration of your stay (using the handy permit) as everything is on your doorstep. There are plenty of restaurants, pubs and coffee shops within steps of the front door and I would highly recomment Rockfish (takeaway), Little Pizza (Opposite), Alf Resco (for breakfast) and Kendricks (next door) if you dont fancy cooking all the time. We used the local COOP for everyday essentials (50metres from front door) and the M&S foodhall (5 mins away). We all agreed it was the perfect place and wouldn't hesitate to return. I wouldn't recommend this property if you struggle with stairs as you need to go up them to access the property and then for every room but they are totally manageable if you are mobile. The seagulls were very noisy on our first night as we had the windows open but it was quieter for the rest of the stay. As the property is based right in the heart of everything you can't expect it to be totally quiet but I was surprised about how peaceful it was after the shops had shut and the day trippers had left.
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Lisa
We did have an issue with the front door lock, which was promptly dealt with. ( I had deadbolted it by accident and couldnât get out. Might be something you could mention in the instructions? We are from the USA so we may have just been unfamiliar with UK locks) A brighter light over the dining table would be lovely, as we werenât able to do our puzzle or sketch after it got dark. But everything else was great! Dartmouth is delightful, and the apartment was the perfect location for the most wonderful holiday. We will definitely be back.
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Gareth
Highly recommend.