Large Dog Friendly Cottages in Dartmouth

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Shirley - Verified booking

  We enjoyed our stay at Springfield.

  The owners were very helpful. A nice big garden with 2 ponds. We saw a fox, a Heron and a bird of prey The grass was cut whilst we were there (Some if it is left uncut to grow wild plants for most of the year - to attract the birds and insects so it is only cut once a year). There is a large patio which gets a lot of sun. It was exceptionally hot when we were there. We think a parasol would have been handy, it would have been well used. We have mentioned this to the owners. One thing I would upgrade if I owned it: The patio is raised and has nothing at the edge. Perhaps a few planters around the edges and additional railings alongside the steps would make it safer and easier for some guests to go down into the garden? My elderly dad had to be helped down the steps. Inside the property the decor is a mixture of old and new. Quite eclectic but it works! We found most things that we needed.The beds and the lounge seating were very comfortable and we didn't have any major problems. Minor problems with the main tv but the owners say they are going to upgrade their package. No problems with wifi. There are some very modern touches like the hob that drops down, the grid that sucks in the swept up debris from the floor, the changing coloured lights and the jacuzzi nozzles in the master en suite shower. Some of the artwork was created by the owner who lived in the property before renting it out. There is a large utility room where you can dry your washing on a big clothes airer. Very handy. We had very high temperatures so took some fans and spare flat sheets for the beds. The property is very quiet apart from the sound of an occasional vehicle. It can be found on a country lane. Blink and you can miss it. There is a small sign at the top of the drive and there are 2 grey gates. Look out for the traffic cone as you approach the property. Beware that some of the local roads are single file with passing places but after a couple of days you get to know which routes have 2 way traffic, better wider roads so you can use the narrow roads as little as possible. If you want to get away from it all for some peace, quiet and space this property is ideal. You aren't far from Moreleigh or Totnes for various amenities. Asda found us easily to deliver some shopping the day we arrived. As stated by the owner, not suitable for under 5s. Ideal for people with older children or just adults.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  This is the most fabulous place I know. The cottage itself is very comfortable and welcoming - I feel that I've come home as soon as I walk through the door. The welcome hamper left by Fiona and Steve was excellent and had everything we needed to get through the first evening - in case we'd not brought anything. The location is superb - the high view over the sea is wonderful and I spent time just watching that - watching the sea change colour, watching the little boats in the distance, watching the sky, watching the birds. Completely mesmerising. The walk down to the enclosed beach is exciting and worth the effort - you need to pick your times with the tides so as not to get cut off. If you're nimble enough to climb the gate to the path then the rest of the route should be ok for you. It is an effort but the reward is a beach that no one else uses. There are plenty of places to go to - if you want to walk there's plenty of that or there are fabulous beaches to drive to. And of course there is the lighthouse itself. Nothing quite like being lulled to sleep by watching the three beams of light crossing the sky... I tried so hard to stay awake to watch them but they sent me to sleep like nothing I've ever known. There is something very special in being there, way beyond the obvious. This was our third visit and we were exceptionally lucky with the weather. If I have any complaints they're petty and annoying and I'm ashamed of myself for mentioning them... ... the curtains in the bedroom need a thicker blackout lining, otherwise you are woken by the sun rise, which was around 4.30. ... if you like to cook you will need to bring your own knives, as the ones there are very blunt! I loved it and can't wati to go back.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  This is the most fabulous place I know. The cottage itself is very comfortable and welcoming - I feel that I've come home as soon as I walk through the door. The welcome hamper left by Fiona and Steve was excellent and had everything we needed to get through the first evening - in case we'd not brought anything.The location is superb - the high view over the sea is wonderful and I spent time just watching that - watching the sea change colour, watching the little boats in the distance, watching the sky, watching the birds. Completely mesmerising.The walk down to the enclosed beach is exciting and worth the effort - you need to pick your times with the tides so as not to get cut off. If you're nimble enough to climb the gate to the path then the rest of the route should be ok for you. It is an effort but the reward is a beach that no one else uses.There are plenty of places to go to - if you want to walk there's plenty of that or there are fabulous beaches to drive to.And of course there is the lighthouse itself. Nothing quite like being lulled to sleep by watching the three beams of light crossing the sky... I tried so hard to stay awake to watch them but they sent me to sleep like nothing I've ever known. There is something very special in being there, way beyond the obvious.This was our third visit and we were exceptionally lucky with the weather. If I have any complaints they're petty and annoying and I'm ashamed of myself for mentioning them...... the curtains in the bedroom need a thicker blackout lining, otherwise you are woken by the sun rise, which was around 4.30. ... if you like to cook you will need to bring your own knives, as the ones there are very blunt!I loved it and can't wati to go back.

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• Jane - Verified booking

  We had a pleasant stay at this unusual property, on the whole very comfortable and a mix of old and modern which worked well.

  It’s in a lovely position with views across to Dartmoor. To me first impressions and attention to detail are very important. After a journey of several hours we wanted, as most people do, a cup of tea. No fresh milk. I did find some sachets of UHT which we don’t like. We’ve stayed in places where there is very little left in the way of a welcome pack but most places have provided a pint of milk. I must say that a property we stayed in last year left us a hamper with which we could have easily made a meal, milk, eggs, bread, cheese, local produce, not to mention a beautiful vase of flowers. A few minor things. No oven gloves, I could have contacted the owner but forgot about it until I needed to use them. Second, the salt and pepper mills were almost empty. Not a problem for us as we don’t use much but a friend of ours would have emptied them in one meal.I did have to wash one or two things before using ie. the milk jug looked like it had been used for gravy and the baking tray nods binning. The biggest problem was the shower next to the twin room.There was a note stuck on it warning that the water doesn’t drain quickly and not to have the water on too fast. I just about managed to wash my hair and shower very quickly before the tray was full. There was no way anyone else could shower immediately after. I don’t know how long it took for the water to drain as we were out but certainly I think more than an hour. Sorry if I sound like a Moaning Minnie, but these things are small and easily rectified, although I don’t know about the shower. Lastly, no Visitor’s book, not that we could find and I do enjoy reading about others experiences!

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  I love Start Point Lighthouse and Landward Cottage. This was our fourth visit I've already booked to go there again in a few weeks. What do I love? The remote location - that there's nothing there but a lighthouse and two cottages - the house itself is beautiful and has everything you need but with no emotional attachment - the way the house seems to welcome you in, is comfortable and relaxing - the high vista over the sea - being able to look down to see seabirds flying - the clean air - the way after a couple of days you find yourself running up the stairs and charging up hills - the lack of 100,000 telephone signals going through your head - the beaches and the sea - watching the weather coming and going - sitting at the stone table watching the boats - that food tastes better there - that everything is kept so clean and everything works - that there is a basket of really lovely things awaiting you when you arrive. That doesn't happen on its own and Steve and Fiona do a fantastic job in keeping the place in such a lovely welcoming state. Best of all I love laying in bed watching the beams from the lighthouse swirling around in the sky above - I try valiantly to stay awake but one, two, three - I've gone. I sleep so soundly there. Landward cottage is much smaller than Beacon cottage but I prefer it - it feels more like home to me and going into Beacon feels like going up to "the big house". It might not be your thing - you might not feel the same delight in the place that I do - but there is every possibility you would be in for a treat.

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