Guests say
Sandquay View is a well-equipped cottage with stunning views, offering a comfortable stay with a selection of toys and DVDs for children. The property has a quirky layout and a sunny garden. While parking and stair safety were concerns for one guest, overall experiences suggest a pleasant holiday spot in Dartmouth.
The property is generally well-kept, though an isolated mention of finding items from previous guests suggests room for improvement in checking for left-behind belongings.
While guests love the property and the views, there is insufficient information to accurately score the location. No specific comments on the proximity to local amenities or attractions were provided.
The main bedroom and living areas are praised for comfort, but concerns about the stair safety for young children and the bathroom's location downstairs slightly affect the comfort score.
The property is equipped with necessary kitchen facilities and entertainment options for children, but issues with parking, TV signal, and the need for a stair gate indicate some maintenance concerns.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness, so this score cannot be provided.
About this property
Situated in an elevated position and boasting views across River Dart, is this delightful holiday cottage, Sandquay View. This former Officers' Royal Naval quarters provides an excellent retreat for families and friends looking to explore Dartmouth and the surrounding area. The home backs on to the grounds of the Britannia Royal Naval College. Venture to the kitchen and discover the range of appliances, offering an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer, so there’s plenty on hand to assist with home-cooking. Adjacent lies a dining room, perfect for hosting family mealtimes, whilst the first floor sitting room hosts a TV and sofa, ideal for a movie night together. As the night rolls in, choose between three tastefully presented bedrooms, including a king-size with views of the river, a double and a twin situated on the ground-floor. To the outside lies a gravelled garden, along with a raised deck where you can sit and take in the riverside views and watch the Dartmouth steam train go by. Get to know the local area by visiting Dartmouth Museum, before exploring the Royal Avenue Gardens and the beautiful harbour. Visit Dartmouth Museum, rent a boat and cruise the River Dart, or take a trip back in time at Bayard's Cove Fort and Dartmouth Castle. Pack your seaside equipment and head to the Blue Flag Blackpool Sands, where you can sunbathe with your favourite book, test your hand at watersports and dine at the on-site café. Continue to Paignton on your final stop, boasting a wealth of family friendly attractions, such as the Zoo, Paignton Pier and the sandy shore of Fairy Cove, worth adding to your to-do list. Experience the wonders of Dartmouth with a stay at Sandquay View.
Dartmouth is located in the well-liked and attractive South Hams region of South Devon, along the banks of the lovely River Dart estuary. Dartmouth is one of the most well-liked tourist sites in Devon because of its location in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and proximity to the shore. It boasts a beautiful waterfront, historic, winding alleys lined with quaint shops, eateries, and art galleries, as well as a variety of regional events like the yearly Dart Music Festival, the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, and the October Dartmouth Food Festival. The Dart Valley Trail, the South West Coast Path, and several peaceful rural lanes are just a few of the intriguing cycling and walking paths that can be found in and around Dartmouth. Both a ride on the Dartmouth Steam Railway through the lovely countryside to Paignton and a boat ride to Kingswear and on to the charming harbour town of Brixham are essential. The South Hams region offers a variety of beach activities, including the Blue Flag Award-winning Blackpool Sands and the incredibly popular Slapton Sands, both of which are close to Dartmouth. a tranquil setting in South Devon.
Accommodation
Sandquay View is accessed via three flights of stairs, and has glorious views.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor twin.
New refurbished (2023) ground-floor bathroom with shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
First-floor sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
2 x TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Garden with raised decking.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Please be advised that there are three flights of stairs leading up to the property (a total of 90 steps).
Please note, there is no parking at the property.
Reviews (6)
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Steph
Fantastic location and views from upstairs over to Kingswear. Could sit and watch the boats all day! We didn't really use the lounge as we enjoyed sitting in the dinning room or cute garden which was so peaceful. Property is well equipped and set up. The 90 steps to the property could be a challenge to some, but so worth it. We enjoyed our week so much, we have booked to stay again next year!
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Janice
All that we could need & more for a lovely Christmas, thank you.
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Jennifer
We went to dartmouth on Monday 25 th September we arrived about half 12 in the afternoon we got the key to the cottage of coast and country cottages I asked about parking and they said it doesn't provide parking you we would have to take the car down to the car park that is 5 pound a day and get a bus back up it does not say anything about this in description on the sykes website site it says there is put side parking provided for the next 5 days thats what we had to do and we had a 2 year old aswel we got into the cottage and and the stairs in the cottages are like death trap epically with a 2 year he nearly fell down them as he was coming out the living room as the corner of the stairs was right there as you come out very dangerous when you have a child who doesn't under stand we rang the coast and contry cottages to see if they can provide a stair gate as there wasnt one in the cottage they come that day with a brand new one we had to fit it are selves with no screw driver because there wasn't one in the cottage the TV down stairs doesn't work because there is no signal both TV remotes don't work for the TVs they work when they felt like we even changes the battery's on them there was a dvd player that worked but didn't have a remote with blinds where very dirty in the kitchen and the lighting in the dinning room was very dull bed was comfy in the main room but had a tiny TV on the wall next to bed silly place to put it and we had to but are little boy stairs in the bed with us I couldn't sleep the hole five days I was there in case he got out and fell down the stairs I wouldn't recommend it to older people as there is a lot a lot of steps leading up to the cottage it does say this on the sykes website tho that didn't really bother us but to be honest we didn't really enjoy are stay there I couldn't wait to come home on Saturday we gave the key in on sat at 10 and I spoke to girls and just said inwant really happy about the stairs in the cottages and parking and she was very rude and said what else do you want me to do I have have helped you with the stairs what is thr problem I didn't really like her attitude to be honest we told her that we had to screw the stairs gate I she was like to you did what why have you done that with a raised voice I said what else did you want us to do she said I never give you that gate I gave you a screw in one I explained that she never and she said again I did they she said I have helped you enough I said have you been In the house she said yes I said you no wjat the stairs is like then and she said she's had a lot of family's stay with no complaints and said yes probably with old children she didn't answer I then said am going then my husband went in to show her the video he took of the stairs she put her hand up and said she didn't want to no buy he showed her it and she then sorry I realise now why you screw it in and mu husband said her have you been I the house and said no and she said yes she had been in it to me just pure lies I will not book a cottage there gain if it with coast country cottages because they where just rude to us apart from that dartmouth is a beautiful place and would go back just not with that company