About this property
Lying in an elevated position with views across the rooftops to the River Dart in the stunning harbour town of Dartmouth, Devon is 26 Above Town. This charming pet friendly ground-floor duplex apartment sleeping up to 4 guests, making it the ideal setting for a romantic retreat to South Devon and the coast. Enter your home-away-from-home, kick off your shoes then travel into the spacious living/dining where you can snuggle up with your partner on the sofa and watch TV; a well-earned way to rest after a busy day exploring. Stay snuggled up here while your partner heads into the fully-equipped kitchen to prepare a romantic meal that you can enjoy together at the dining table; or if the sun is still shining why not enjoy a spot of alfresco dining? Then enjoy a glass of wine whilst taking in the views of Dartmouth Castle and the mouth of the River Dart from the raised seating area of the lounge, a perfect place to admire a sun set.
As the evening draws to a close, wash off the day in the sleek newly installed shower before travelling to the lower-ground floor furnished with a double bed and with plenty of built-in storage awaits. A further adult bunk bedroom is also available. Be sure to rest and rejuvenate, ready for another busy day exploring Dartmouth. 26 Above Town lies conveniently at the centre of Dartmouth, just a stone’s throw away from local shops, pubs and restaurants including The Cherub Inn, a 14th century pub and The Seahorse Restaurant that serves gourmet fish and seafood on the waterfront. History enthusiasts will also be keen to explore Dartmouth Castle, Bayard’s Cove Fort and Totnes Castle which is slightly further afield in the market town of Totnes.
26 Above Town also lies close to several beaches including Sugary Cove Beach and Blackpool Sands, both of which provide a great opportunity for sunbathing, splashing in the sea and panoramic views over the English Channel. You could also take a ferry over to Brixham to visit the harbour, beaches and take a boat trip to see dolphins, the National Trust site of Greenway is also close by which was the beloved holiday home of Agatha Christie. Choose 26 Above Town as the setting for your romantic getaway to Dartmouth, Devon.
Dartmouth is located near the picturesque River Dart estuary in South Devon's popular and stunning South Hams region. Dartmouth, which is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and near the coast, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Devon. It features a breathtaking waterfront, ancient narrow streets lined with boutique shops, restaurants, and art galleries, as well as numerous local events such as the annual Dart Music Festival, the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, and the Dartmouth Food Festival held each October. In the vicinity of Dartmouth, there are numerous interesting cycling and walking routes, including the South West Coast Path, the Dart Valley Trail. A ride on the Dartmouth Steam Railway through scenic countryside to Paignton is a must, as is a boat ride from Kingswear to Brixham, a charming harbour. Blackpool Sands, winner of the Blue Flag Award, and Slapton Sands, both extremely popular and just a stone's throw from Dartmouth, are just two of the many beaches in the South Hams region that offer beach activities.
Accommodation
Ground-floor duplex apartment.
One lower-ground floor double bedroom, one ground floor Bunk bedroom (adult sized).
Shower room with large shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge.
Utility shed with washing machine and freezer.
Terrestrial, Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Garden bordered by a picket fence with raised decking, views of the sea and furniture.
A parking permit is provided for use in an un-allocated space in the town centre car park 5 mins walk from property.
Up to two small/medium well behaved dogs welcome.
Strictly No Smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.1 miles.
Note: The property is situated in Above Town and is approached up a steep hill.
Reviews (5)
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Frances
Really enjoyed our week there. Comfortable and well kitted out. 2 very small things - I think the very steep stone steps down to the bedroom should be pointed out as definitely not suitable for anyone with even a slight mobility problem. I was also surprised that the fridge did not even have a small freezer compartment. Ice cubes for drinks in the summer?? But otherwise a great property.
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Lisa
When booking I searched for a property with parking. The very first bullet that comes up on the search states the property has â off road parkingâ. In fact the parking is a 15 minute walk away in a municipal car park where there is no allocated space and on the first evening we waited 45 minutes for a space to become free as Dartmouth is a traffic nightmare. The road to the property is so narrow - up a 1/3 hill - that the only way to unload the car and drop off bags is to block the road and make other drivers wait. This situation was exacerbated by the fact there is no clear signage to the property so we had to block the road and run up and down to find the property. When you have taken the car away to park, the route back involves either the walk up the 1/3 hill or 60+ steps known locally as the âcardiac stairsâ given how steep they are. When I raised the parking issue with the agents on arrival - explaining that my husband suffered with asthma and asked if we could be given any alternative accommodation, I was told no. It was pointed out to me that the details did include a note about the parking difficulties and steep climb to the property so in essence it was my own fault. However I know what marketing trickery looks like and this was it! At the very, very bottom of the details, after endless bilge about drinking romantic cocktails on the patio etcâ¦â¦.yes there it was in tiny print, in the very last dozen words in about font size 2!! This borders on a breach of Trades description in my view. When you search for a property with parking, this property should NOT COME UP as there is clearly NO parking at the property. A few other pointers for prospective guests, the lack of curtains raised by a previous guest has still not been dealt with and the walls are painted white with one solitary picture and virtually no colour so in the torrential storm and rain that blew during our visit, it didnât feel very cosy. Signage to the property needs to be improved as above - there basically isnât any and what might work in the Summer doesnât work when you are arriving on a dark Autumn evening. Lastly, the kitchen is not that well stocked and the property would benefit from a welcome pack specific to the property as opposed to the general guide to the area left by the agents. The letting/managing agents were Coast and Country properties and clearly decided I was a âdifficult customerâ despite the fact I have booked many holiday properties before and never previously made any complaint. We were very disappointed in this experience and in the end came home early. Caveat Emptor!
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Sally
Saturday was spent trying to resolve these issues before the office closed on Saturday night. The office staff are very good with one lady staying late to get our problems sorted out. We also had a handy man call by to reset the heating. Not the best start to our stay and took up a good part of our first full day away to resolve.