Guests say
George Cottage in Dartmouth is praised for its great location, comfortable bedrooms, and the convenience of having a parking space. The property is within easy walking distance to town amenities and offers a well-equipped kitchen. Guests have enjoyed the garden and the property's cleanliness, although some maintenance issues have been noted.
The property is generally described as clean and tidy, with several reviews affirming its welcoming state. However, there are isolated complaints about specific cleaning oversights, such as a clogged bath plughole and minor debris, which slightly affect the score.
The location is highly praised for being central, within easy reach of bars, restaurants, and the waterfront. The convenience of the parking space is frequently mentioned, enhancing the appeal of the property's location.
Guests find the bedrooms comfortable and the presence of a patio adds to the comfort during warm days. Some reviews mention issues with stiff wardrobe doors and the need for additional bathroom facilities, which slightly impact the comfort level.
While the kitchen is well-equipped and the property offers good amenities, several reviews cite maintenance issues such as rickety patio furniture, non-working cooker hood, and the need for garden upkeep. These factors suggest room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no consistent mentions of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Situated within easy walking distance of the town centre is this well presented semi-detached abode, George Cottage. With its close proximity to the coastline and a plethora of things to see and do, this cottage is ideal for families who are seeking a relaxing space to call home as they endeavour on an action-packed holiday. Once you have situated your car in your designated off-road parking spot, take the external steps up to enter into the property and discover an open-plan living room, offering a spacious social area, where you can all gather together to unwind. The contemporary kitchen space comes complete with a range of quality appliances, which are certain to encourage a spot of home cooking, whether that be preparing picnic’s for the next day’s coastal adventure or whipping up a family-favourite recipe.
Joining the space is a large dining table and an inviting seating arrangement, where you can look forward to kicking back and flicking through the channels of the TV, whilst amidst the refreshing colour palette and nautical theme touches. The contemporary elegance continues onto the first floor, where you will find your sleeping spots, comprising of a plush king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom, each one benefitting from quality linens, fluffy white towels and plenty of storage space to keep your things. During balmy afternoons enjoy the south facing terrace where table and chairs offer an alternative dining arrangement. Positioned five minutes away from Dartmouth’s centre, so that you won’t have to venture too far to find the perfect spot for food and drinks, with its narrow streets littered with superb restaurants and pubs, as well as boutique shops and enticing art galleries, that are awaiting to be enjoyed.
Be sure to meander to the waterfront, where you can catch a glimpse of the colourful boats bob happily in the water or if you are feeling adventurous, hire a boat to explore the waters even further. Whilst here, you can pay a visit to the Royal Avenue Gardens or brush up on the local history at Tudor-style Dartmouth Museum and the 15th century fortress of Bayard's Cove Fort. Keen walkers can take the coastal path to Dartmouth Castle to soak up the views of the estuary, before lazing on the shoreline of the Sugary Cove Beach; alternatively, walk along the famous South West Coast Path, where you can pay a visit to the likes of Brownstone Battery and Berry Head National Nature Reserve.
Families can look forward to embarking on a journey on the Dartmouth Steam Railway, where you can take in the magnificence of the Devonshire countryside before arriving at Paignton, which is home to an array of things to do, including the Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, a number of sandy beaches, a picturesque pier and adventure golf. The delights of Brixham, Kingswear and Salcombe are all well-worth exploring too, as is a day out at Woodlands Family Theme Park and Torquay's Dinosaur World. George Cottage promises to be a wonderful place to call home as you enjoy this part of Devon.
Dartmouth is a bustling town resting on the banks of the beautiful River Dart estuary in the South Hams area of South Devon, 12 miles away from Totnes. Within the town, you will find a plethora of places to eat and drink, as well as a stunning waterfront and many local events such as the annual Dart Music Festival and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, along with the Dartmouth Food Festival. Attractions include walking along the South West Coast Path, boat trips across to Kingswear and the beach of Blackpool Sands.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
First-floor utility cupboard
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Rear terrace garden with table and chairs, as well as a sloping lawn garden.
Strictly No Smoking.
One dog permitted.
Shop and pub 0.3 miles.
Note: There are 15 external steps to access the property, please consider this when booking
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmouth Castle
- Burgh Island
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Shaldon Beach
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
Reviews (24)
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Kate
Itâs a brilliant location, only 10 mins or so walk to the town. Itâs light, airy, very clean and dog friendly. It ticked all our boxes! Beds are very comfortable and has a great shower in the bathroom. Having the parking space was definitely a bonus in Dartmouth. Great base for day trips too. We couldnât fault it! Highly recommend staying at George Cottage
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Nicola
) and although there appears to be an extractor hood there are is no control panel. Nice little welcome pack and good instructions for the cottage. Beds were nice, double mattress abit springy but just personal preference. The outside area could benefit from a bit of TLC, steps up to the property looked a bit scruffy, weeds etc. and the patio area looked abit tired. The parking was great and a bonus for this area, we managed to get a motorbike and vw camper longways in front of the garages! Great location and easy to walk down to the riverfront.
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Colin
4 Adults this time, which the house accommodated well. We loved the new kitchen, a really good upgrade. Having a space directly outside to park the car is perfect and we left it there most of the week and walked into town, a 5-10 minute walk. We asked Coast and Country to arrange for the grass to be cut, which was done the same day and although the garden could do with some cutting back, that is the same everywhere with a wet and warm summer. We thoroughly recommend George Cottage, it is clean, well positioned and a great base for exploring Dartmouth and beyond. Thank you.