Galvayne in Dartmouth is highly praised for its stunning views, comfortable furnishings, and excellent location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities and the added bonus of parking spaces. While there are mentions of construction noise and minor issues with heating and parking for larger vehicles, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-presented, with guests noting it was beautifully clean on arrival. There are no significant complaints regarding cleanliness, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is celebrated for its fabulous views and proximity to Dartmouth, with easy access to the town and scenic walks. The construction noise has been a temporary detractor for some guests.
Guests find the property very comfortable, with special mentions of the beds and the overall homeliness. The house's warmth in winter and the thoughtful welcome pack added to the comfort level, despite some initial heating issues.
The facilities are generally regarded as top-notch, with well-equipped kitchens and bathrooms. However, there are comments about the lack of heating instructions, parking challenges for larger vehicles, and intermittent WiFi, which slightly affect the score.
Guests mention a thoughtful welcome pack, which is much appreciated, though the contents vary and are not guaranteed. The provision of parking and attention to detail in the property's presentation reflect a degree of thoughtfulness.
Set over three beautiful floors built into the hillside of Dartmouth is this spectacular holiday home, Galvayne. Offering four guests a top-quality holiday home from which to enjoy all the delights of South Devon, Galvayne features beautiful views of the River Dart and Kingswear from stunning balconies and beautiful living areas and bedrooms, perfect for two couples. Enjoy having two sought-after parking spaces on arrival before heading down the external steps to be welcomed into the entrance on the first floor, finding a handy utility room with all the laundry facilities here and the first bedroom. Discover a roomy super-king-size bed, TV, Sonos speaker and a glorious standing balcony behind double doors, offering amazing scenery when you wake up, along with an en-suite bathroom too. Head down the stairs to find a cloakroom before moving through to the open-plan living space, with a larger balcony with seating behind the large sliding doors, a vibrant blue sofa before the Smart TV with more stylish seating, a dining area, and finally a sleek, modern kitchen equipped with quality appliances and fitted with a breakfast bar. Make your way downstairs again to the lower-ground floor to come upon the second bedroom, an exquisite spot home to a super-king-size bed and an en-suite shower room with a rainfall shower, with bi-fold doors opening out to the spacious decked terrace overlooking the serene waters; watch the boats bobbing with a delicious breakfast at the outdoor furniture before you day begins. The property is just a short walk to the centre of Dartmouth so you can easily leave the car parked up while you spend time exploring the town, with plenty of well-established restaurants and excellent pubs to dine and drink in, as well as local and independent shops to browse for the perfect souvenir. Take a walk around town stopping at all of Dartmouth's local landmarks, including Dartmouth Harbour, Dartmouth Museum, Bayard's Cove Fort and Dartmouth Castle, the latter sitting at the mouth of the River Dart standing watch over the town. Visit Dartmouth Castle's counterpart, Kingswear Castle by taking a passenger ferry to the other side of the river, walking along the South West Coast Path to take in the gorgeous views of Dartmouth and then further east past Brownstone Battery, extending the walk further up to the National Trust's Coleton Fishacre House and Gardens if you're feeling energetic. Back on Dartmouth's side of the river, hop in the car and drive down to Blackpool Sands for a glorious day on this Blue Flag award-winning beach, with a host of watersports to enjoy here too. For a memorable and luxury getaway to South Devon, choose Galvayne.
Dartmouth is a town resting on the hilly banks of the River Dart, not far from where the Dart estuary meets the sea. Lying in the South Hams District of Devon, Dartmouth is a sought-after holiday destination, brimming with spectacular holiday homes and a wealth of local businesses lining the streets, including pubs, shops and restaurants, the latter serving delicious locally sourced seafood. Discover Dartmouth's history at Bayard's Cove Fort and Dartmouth Castle, enjoy boat trips out to sea and along the river, and spend days on the nearby Blue Flag award-winning beach of Blackpool Sands.
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with Smart TV, Sonos speaker, standing balcony and en-suite bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x lower-ground-floor super-king-size (can be made into singles on request) with Smart TV, balcony access and en-suite walk-in rainfall shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony.
First-floor utility.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, coffee machine, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, slimline dishwasher, Smart TV with Sonos sound bar, 2 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Ground-floor balcony with seating and lower ground-floor patio with seating, BBQ and outside heater.
Sorry, no pets.
Strictly No Smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Note: Due to the amount of stairs, this property is not suitable for those with mobility issues of any kind; the property has a first-floor entrance accessed via 9 external steps and extends down to a lower-ground floor.
Note: The first-floor bedroom balcony is a standing balcony only, there is not room for chairs or furniture
Michael
The best compliment we can give is we will be back !!
Adrienne
Beautiful property, very comfortable and well equipped. We love it.
Geoffrey
The building work around the area was rather noisy during the day but the position and layout of the property was fabulous. The parking is definitely a bonus.
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