About this property
Upper Longlands is a delightful three-storey semi-detached house in Dawlish, Devon. Enjoying an elevated position with striking sea views, a games room, an enclosed garden, and generous parking, sleeping six guests across three bedrooms, this well-presented retreat is perfectly suited to families and friends looking to explore both the South Devon coastline and nearby Dartmoor National Park. Arrive at the property and take advantage of the double garage, off-road parking, and additional roadside parking before making your way up the steps to the entrance. From its elevated position, Upper Longlands enjoys impressive views across the rooftops of Dawlish towards the sea beyond, immediately setting the scene for a memorable coastal break.
Step inside and find a carpeted hallway, complete with a handy cloakroom where you can freshen up after your journey. Continue into the stylish shaker-style kitchen/diner, a sociable space designed for spending quality time together. Begin the morning with freshly brewed coffee while breakfast sizzles on the range cooker, then gather around the extendable dining table to plan the day ahead. With a dishwasher helping with the clearing up and direct access to the garden, mealtimes are made easy whether you're preparing a quick lunch or sitting down for a leisurely evening feast. Venture down the spiral staircase to the ground floor, where a games room invites hours of entertainment.
Challenge loved ones to a game of pool before making use of the utility area, where the washing machine and tumble dryer are ideal for freshening up beachwear and walking clothes. Back on the first floor, the sitting room provides a wonderful place to come together after a day of exploring. Stretch out on the sofas with a film playing on the Smart TV, or enjoy the glow of the electric fire during relaxed evenings indoors. Open the doors to the balcony and settle into a seat overlooking the town, admiring the far-reaching sea views with a morning coffee or evening drink in hand.
When night falls, head up to the second floor where three inviting bedrooms await. The twin room offers built-in storage, while the double bedroom provides a pleasant place to unwind after busy days out. The king-size bedroom enjoys sea views, fitted wardrobes, and a desk area, creating a versatile space for reading, planning adventures, or catching up on a few emails. Serving the bedrooms is a family bathroom with a bath and shower over, ideal whether you prefer a refreshing start to the morning or a soak at the end of the day. Outside, the enclosed rear garden offers another space to enjoy your surroundings.
Dine alfresco on the patio, gather around the picnic bench for lunch in the sunshine, or simply sit back with a favourite book while enjoying the fresh coastal air. The town's shops, welcoming pubs, riverside walks, and beach are all within easy reach from the property. Beyond the doorstep, Dartmoor National Park offers spectacular scenery with dramatic granite tors, miles of walking routes weaving through open moorland, and its famous free-roaming ponies. Nearby Teignmouth is a wonderful place to spend the day, where visitors can stroll along the traditional seafront promenade, watch boats on the estuary, and browse independent cafés and shops.
A trip to Exeter provides a mix of history and culture, from the magnificent Exeter Cathedral and historic Quayside to the fascinating Underground Passages beneath the city streets. Whether you're enjoying friendly competition in the games room, taking in the sea views from the balcony, or venturing out to discover Devon's coast and countryside, Upper Longlands offers an excellent base for your next escape.
A charming seaside town set on the southern coast. The town of Dawlish offers all of the facilities for day-to-day living including a pleasant variety of shops, restaurants and cafés and a small theatre. Dawlish is famous for its Black Swans that live with other wildfowl on the Dawlish Water that runs through the central town park down to the sea, at night in the summer it is beautifully lit by strings of coloured lights. Dawlish comes with a wonderful, sandy beach with a crazy golf course also nearby, it is the perfect place for a family holiday. Up the coast is Dawlish Warren that can be reached by car or train or, for those energetic types, a walk along the sea wall. Further afield, Dawlish mainline station offers access to Exeter, Exmouth, Torquay, Paignton or even Plymouth, trains are plentiful.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x second -floor double, 1 x second-floor twin.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
First-floor Kitchen/diner.
Ground-floor utility.
First-floor sitting room with electric fire and balcony.
Ground-floor games room
Gas central heating.
Range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, pool table, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot, and stairgate available.
Double garage and off-road parking for 3 cars, with additional roadside parking.
Enclosed rear garden with patio, picnic bench, and furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.4 miles, river 0.4 miles, beach 0.9 miles.
Note: There are numerous steps leading to the property and a narrow spiral staircase leading to the ground-floor games room.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £350