Bight Boathouse

ID: S810546

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 11
  • ・ Pets 3

About this property

Perched above the banks of the River Dart and just a short stroll from the centre of Dartmouth, this landmark building part of the historic Bight Boatyard occupies one of the most desirable riverside positions. Boasting fabulous river views in either direction and across to the pretty village of Kingswear, this spacious, traditionally styled and furnished property boasts its own private gym and indoor swimming pool and is a firm favourite for larger groups and holidays with family and friends. A flight of steps lead down to the entrance and first floor landing where you will find 4 large bedrooms each boasting fabulous views. The front two rooms enjoy access to the upper balcony, one with a lavish en-suite bathroom. A family bathroom serves the other bedrooms and a spiral staircase leads down to middle floor and main living area with wall to ceiling windows and doors that span the width of the room and lead onto the balcony to the front. A great family room with dining table, pool table and comfortable seating area. A separate snug is equipped with a whole host of different games including a roulette wheel and blackjack tables for casino nights in! A spacious kitchen is equipped to cater for large parties and is furnished with a dining table for morning breakfasts and lunches on the go! On the lower ground floor you will find even more to keep the family occupied on rainy days including arcade games and a separate swimming pool with poolside gym, sauna and a table tennis room, all available at an additional cost per week. The two upper levels come with terraces and balconies equipped with patio furniture for alfresco dining and relaxing outside, where you can simply kick back and relax in the best spot along the riverbank and watch the comings and goings of the river traffic. Meander into town and soak up the café culture, your choice of restaurants range from fine dining to award winning fish and chips best enjoyed on the promenade overlooking the river! Take time to enjoy the art galleries, boutiques and the history of this beautiful town, and an evening walk along the riverbank will take you to Dartmouth castle. For days out on the beach, head along the coast to Blackpool Sands, a beautiful sheltered bay with a great beach café and watersports tuition and hire. A round of golf can be enjoyed at Dartmouth Golf and Country Club and for family days a trip to Woodlands will keep little ones entertained. With so much to do at this fabulous riverside holiday home, with the town right on your doorstep, a holiday at Bight Boathouse is one for sharing with family and friends!

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. 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 Blackpool Sands and Slapton Sands, both extremely popular sandy beaches are a stone's throw from Dartmouth. A relaxing location in South Devon.

Accommodation

Over three floors.

Four bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double with jack and jill entrance to family bathroom.

1 x double with TV and en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin, bidet and WC.

1 double and a smaller 4ft double with TV and vanity basin.

1 double and 1 single bed.

Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC (this is the previously mentioned Jack and Jill bathroom).

Pool room changing room, shower, basin and WC - (only available with pool facilities).

Kitchen with dining area.

First floor utility room.

Sitting room with dining area and pool table.

Snug room.

Lower ground floor lobby with arcade games.

Lower ground floor swimming pool and poolside gym, sauna, changing rooms and table tennis room.

Central heating.

Electric oven, gas hob.

Microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge, 2 x washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 1 x smart 55" TV with basic Sky and 4 x TVs with Freeview, 4 x DVDs, Hi-Fi, Wii Sports with balance board, WiFi, Variety of games, arcade and casino games, DVDs, books and toys.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off road parking for 2 cars.

Balconies with furniture, electric heaters and BBQ.

Three dogs welcome at £40 each per week.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop/pub 5 mins walk.

Beach 3 miles.

Note: Not suitable for children, under 5 years of age, unless by prior arrangement with the owner.

All children must be supervised on balconies.

Note: May not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.

Note: Swimming pool/gym facilities attract an additional cost payable directly to the owner £650 for 2024, £675 for 2025 and £700 for 2026(subject to change).(Please note - the pool price is the year the holiday takes place, not booked).

Note: The pool is filtered under pressure through a large sand filter to maintain crystal clarity of the water and so there maybe tiny collections of sand on bottom of pool from time to time.

Note: No Grocery Van is allowed on the Roof top car park, there is a 2 ton weight limit.

Note: Disclaimer must be signed before using swimming pool facilities.

Reviews (49)

  • Emma

    It was as said very hard to tear our selfs away from the place, but we were blessed with some lovely sunny weather so teared our selfs away for a short while! Then realised how close every thing is and how lovely the town of Dartmouth is. What a treat stay this was, the owner answered any queries quickly and all communication was clear. Fantastic place and love all the effort the owners have made to ensure you have every thing you need and all the info you could need especially thoughtful welcome book that helped poo t out every thing nearby, loved the pics of the build of the boat house process. I personally feel for the views around you and the quality of the place you are staying In the price is fair. We woke up one day to a massive cruise ship infront of us! It was incredible. We will be back thanks so much for having us.

  • Terry

    A remarkable location with excellent views and only a short walk into town. Off road parking for 2 vehicles. Very spacious with plenty of equipment (eg 4 toasters!). The heated swimming pool was a great plus with young kids. The negatives. Everything is a bit dated and not in the greatest condition, though very clean. We did get very quick responses when we complained of problems - eg wifi not working; shower head damaged; washing m/c not working, defective light in a shower. In summary, we enjoyed our stay despite problems, especially the 6 and 9 year olds.

  • Carl

    Perfect location, amazing space, amazing pool. Had the most amazing holiday

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