Diddly Squat, 43 Dart Marina
ID: S124259
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets No
About this property
A tongue-in-cheek name, 'Diddly Squat' is a luxury two-storey duplex apartment, providing superb accommodation for couples or families with children over the age of 5. The property has a fantastic Juliet balcony, boasting lovely views towards the River Dart.
Dart Marina is a stunning development on the water’s edge in Dartmouth, one of the West Country's most sought-after locations. Offering the ultimate in luxury self-catering accommodation, each property is individually owned and styled, and has an allocated parking space.
One flight of steps or a good-sized lift lead up to the apartment entrance. On the upper level is a stylish and contemporary open plan lounge/kitchen/dining room. The beautifully crafted, state-of-the-art kitchen leads to the dining area, with stylish round table and four chairs. The lounge is furnished to the very highest standards with a double sofa and large flatscreen Freeview TV – the perfect spot for relaxing after a day on the water! Double doors open to a Juliet balcony, with glimpses of the river across the hotel grounds.
On the lower level, the property has two double bedrooms. The en suite master bedroom has a sumptuous super-King size bed (6'), flatscreen TV and double doors to a Juliet balcony, offering views across the hotel grounds towards the river and Kingswear beyond. The delightful en suite has a large shower cubicle. The second bedroom also has a super-King size bed and Juliet balcony. In addition to the en suite is a family bathroom with bath and shower (over).
This is the fabulous accommodation for a those looking for a luxurious base in this fascinating waterside town.
Dartmouth lies on the banks of the beautiful River Dart in the popular and picturesque South Hams area of South Devon. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the stunning Start Bay coastline, 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 popular events such as the annual Dart Music Festival, Dartmouth Food Festival and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. This historic town boasts interesting landmarks, such as Dartmouth Castle, the Britannia Royal Naval College, and the National Trust’s Greenway House just a short ferry ride away. 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 the rolling countryside to Paignton is a must, and so is a boat or ferry trip across to Kingswear, on to Brixham, or down the river to the village of Dittisham. For those seeking sandy beaches, there is a wide choice in the South Hams area such as Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands, both extremely popular beaches just a stone's throw from Dartmouth.
Accommodation
Two storey duplex apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x Super King-size with en suite with a large shower cubicle, vanity unit with basin, w.c and heated towel rail.
1 x Super King-size with Juliet balcony.
Open plan living/dining/kitchen area.
Family bathroom with bath, shower (over), w.c., wash-hand basin, heated towel rail and shaver point.
Four-ring gas range and oven, integrated dishwasher, washing machine and fridge (with freezer compartment), microwave and beech worktops.
Flatscreen TV with Freeview, DVD player and music system.
No Private WiFi - 'Wi-fi Spark' (charges applicable).
Strictly no pets.
Allocated parking for one car.
For reasons of safety and comfort children under 5 years of age are not permitted at this property.
High quality white cotton bed linen and towels supplied.
Strictly No Smoking
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmouth Castle
- Golden Hind
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Shaldon Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
Reviews (18)
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Grenville
Our 13th visit to Diddlysquat in last 10 years. As commented by others the property is a little tired now. The dishwasher wasnât working which we reported, the plastic milk tray holder in the fridge which was partly broken last time was now missing, and the chair which had been badly stained the week before we arrived last year, they were drying it out when we arrived last year is still stained. The TVs are still the original and the wi-fi link provided is poor. We are back in September - maybe things will have been changed by then.
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Peter
It is tired and some things need replacing. Chairs in the lounge have severe water damage. Apparently, the owner is aware but chooses to do nothing. On arrival I could not open the front door. Another resident told me it just needed a little manipulation and he then failed to open it. The lock needs either maintenance or changing. Internally things like toilet seats are discolored, not at all appealing. Bathroom floors and tiles needs attention and the kitchen needs updating. In terms of cleaning, this is difficult because as things are so tired it will be difficult to clean although we did wipe over the cupboards to remove coffee stains, I think. So some attention to detail by the cleaners may help. Badly chipped glasses did not help our overall impression. As I mentioned to your Dartmouth office , you are promoting this flat as a high-end product. In its current state it is not. At some point you must decide if you are prepared to risk your reputation because an owner will not spend on their property. Every year I stay at the Marina hotel a few times. We decided on an apartment to provide us with a bit more flexibility. This we got. Its just a shame about the condition of the property. You do not need to print this, but I would appreciate your thoughts.
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Delia
Needs a new fridge I think and a small frying pan - none on display only a huge one which is put aside for owners I imagine. Apart from that excellent and helpful office