Guests say
Crowthers in Dartmouth offers a clean, modern apartment with good views and convenient off-road parking. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds and well-equipped kitchen, though some find the space snug for four adults. The location is praised for its proximity to town and the availability of a bus service. While there are some maintenance issues, the service provided to resolve problems is highly regarded.
Most guests found the apartment to be clean upon arrival, with a few noting it was super clean. However, some mentioned specific cleanliness issues such as a mouldy shower head, dirty oven trays, and dusty cobwebs, suggesting room for improvement.
The location is generally well-received for its views across the valley and the convenience of walking or taking the bus into town. The provision of parking is a notable advantage in Dartmouth.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the apartment bright and airy. However, the space is described as snug, especially when accommodating four adults, and some guests suggested the need for better sofa cushions.
The apartment is considered well-equipped for cooking and living needs. Nonetheless, guests reported maintenance issues such as non-functioning lights, difficulty with doors, and a lack of safety features in the bathroom. Some kitchen items were also noted to be old or rusty.
While a welcome bottle of wine was mentioned, there is insufficient information to assess the consistency of thoughtful gestures across all stays. As such, it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed and the score is set to null.
About this property
A newly converted and tastefully presented first floor apartment situated within the Dartmouth Hilltops development. Designed to a high standard throughout, the property enjoys a modern interior, and has the benefit of a secure, off-road parking space for one car. With quick and easy access to Dartmouth town’s amenities, and the nearby South Hams coast and countryside, it’s an ideal retreat for families and couples.
The open-plan kitchen/dining/living area is bright, sunny and spacious, enjoying fabulous views across the town. Featuring a fully fitted, contemporary kitchen (including four-ring induction hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine), the dining area boasts a beautiful glass table, whilst the sitting area enjoys an L-shaped sofa. There are two sets of French doors, each with a glass Juliet balcony, opening out to make the most of the views over town. With two bedrooms in total, one King-size double, and one double, the property sleeps four guests. The bathroom is fitted with a large bath/overhead shower, with an integrated music system! Outside, there is a shared central courtyard for the four Dartmouth Hilltops apartments
Dartmouth lies on the banks of the beautiful River Dart estuary in the popular and picturesque South Hams area of South Devon. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the coast, Dartmouth is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Devon. It offers a stunning waterfront, ancient 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, along with the Dartmouth Food Festival held every October. There are many interesting cycling and walking routes around Dartmouth, including the South West Coast Path, the Dart Valley Trail and plenty of quiet country lanes. A trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway through picturesque countryside to Paignton is a must, and so is a boat trip across to Kingswear and on to Brixham, a pretty little harbour town. For those seeking some beach activities, there is a wide choice in the South Hams area such as Blue Flag Award winner Blackpool Sands, and Slapton Sands, both extremely popular and just a stone's throw from Dartmouth. A relaxing location in South Devon.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double.
1 x King-size (can be split into twin on request).
Open plan kitchen/sitting/dining.
Bathroom with large bath, ceiling mounted rain-head shower (over), w.c., wash-hand basin and heated towel rail.
Strictly No Smoking.
Allocated parking space for one car only.
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.
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hind
- Burgh Island
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Shaldon Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
Reviews (15)
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Joanne
For feedback purposes there are a couple of things to comment on: The front door key was quite difficult and stiff to open. No bulb in the outside light at the bottom of the stairs, would be safer to be able to see the steps in the dark. A non slip mat in the bath would assist younger and elder guests as there is no safety bar to hold. The double bedroom curtains need attention as they are falling off their fixings. The WiFi information is not up to date in the welcome folder. Hope this feedback is useful and thanks again for a lovely stay at Crowthers!
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Guy
One gets so used to dealing with superhosts with ABNB whose focus is on the customer that dealing with Coast and Country was a let down. Arranging key collection for a late arrival was poor. You wouldn't talk to my wife whilst I was at work; security reasons apparently - really! Why did this property not have a key safe like most holiday homes have these days. no, after a long late journey we had to find your office in town and get the key from.....a key safe. We had to return the key to the office as well. Again, to satisfy your convenience not the customers. Cleanliness - though generally clean, the shower head was mouldy and both the wash basin and bath didn't drain effectively. You ended up standing in ankle deep water after showering. The push down plugs need to be regularly removed and cleaned to prevent blocking. Again an example of superficial cleaning without thought. Oven trays and saucepans were dirty and rusty with the chopping board also unclean. Comments about this were in the visitor book too so obviously these comments are not viewed or acted upon. Overall, we'd summarise as style over substance. A good example was the in built sound system. Not required and buzzed and banged all week, like some background annoyance. This all said, the week was enjoyable and the flat a base from which we could explore the beautiful area. Disappointing also that there wasn't clear provision for recycling. I really cannot believe that you have someone that 'sorts the rubbish' as indicated??
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Marilyn
This years stay was end of September, cooler rainy autumn weather abd more of a convalescence. The front door looks new but has a large gap between door and frame so it rattled all night every night during a windy, rainy week. The sofas need better cushions or foot stool should be provided for shorter people or children, it is designed for someone with long legs, not shorter people. The leather sofas look nice but lack comfort and the cushions and throws are a bit tatty. Very stingy welcome pack, only tube of washing liquid, pad and cloth provided and some milk sachets, 2 coffee sachets and 2 tea bags and a few jelly sweets. I stay in Uk properties about 4-6 times a year and this is definitely the meanest. 1st Bedroom had cobwebs covered in dust in corners and along ceilings. POOR HEALTH AND SAFETY IN BATHROOM- No handrail or in shower/bath mat provided for very slippy bath. Incorrect Wi-fi details provided, these were corrected on request. Beds have to be completely stripped and bagged up but no bags were provided. Rubbish is expected to be bagged and put in bins outside which means carrying bags outside, down stairs, through garden and communal entrance to bins at the end of car park, which is an issue in wet weather with slippery steps. Kitchen saucepans and baking/ roasting tins are old and rusty and need replacing and no foil provided. No kitchen paper towel provided. The property would benefit from better curtains in cooler weather, as the thin cotton curtains offer no blackout and let in drafts.