Guests say
Harbourside Cottage in Plymouth, Devon, is highly praised for its cleanliness, stunning harbour views, and comfortable furnishings. Guests appreciate its proximity to local attractions, shops, and restaurants, particularly the Royal William Yard. While some minor issues are noted, the overall sentiment is that the cottage provides a delightful and well-equipped stay.
Guests consistently mention the exceptional cleanliness of the cottage, describing it as 'so clean' and 'absolutely everything you could need provided for.'
The location is celebrated for its amazing harbour views and convenience to the town, shops, pubs, and ferry services, making it an ideal base for exploring.
The cottage is noted for its comfortable furnishings, including a very comfortable bed and seating in the lounge area. However, some guests mentioned creaky floorboards and stairs.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and good storage. However, the absence of a dishwasher, downstairs toilet, and appliance manuals, as well as concerns about a cat flap, slightly lower the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Plymouth 1.8 miles. Resting in a prime position, overlooking the stunning Royal William Yard Marina in Plymouth, Devon is Harbourside Cottage, a delightful, three-bedroom home. Just paces away from the city's amenities and attractions, Harbourside Cottage offers a well-equipped base for a group of five, looking for a tranquil seascape. Benefit from off-road parking for one car, sought-after in the area, taking in the sea glimpses from your abode. Step indoors to be met by the contemporary, open-plan living space, where you can prepare meals, dine indoors, and unwind with the Smart TV for entertainment; enjoy the breath-taking vistas from this position through the patio doors, also flooding the space with natural light. Head out onto the front sun terrace to bask in your enviable surroundings, perfect for an alfresco affair with a glass of wine in hand, before climbing the stairs to the bedrooms. On the first floor you'll locate the king-size bedroom, benefiting from a private balcony to enjoy the turquoise waters from; on this floor you'll also find a sleek shower room and utility. Climb up to the top floor to find the twin and single bedrooms, and the bathroom, completing the home. If you can tear yourself away, head into the bustling city, brimming with shops, eateries, pubs, and must-visit sights, with plenty of activity near the marina; spend your day at Firestone Bay, enjoy a picnic at Hoe Park, tour The Mayflower Museum, sample some local produce at the Plymouth Gin Distillery, or head to the National Marine Aquarium as a family․ Just a stones throw from the property, is a luxurious newly opened cinema with waitress service for food and drinks in the Royal William Yard. Take a trip on our historic foot ferry from Stonehouse to The Rame Peninsula, known as, Cornwall’s forgotten corner. Loved for centuries by all who have travelled on her, the Cremyll Ferry is one of Plymouth’s true gems and provides a gateway to discover this beautiful part of the South West. Whether commuting or holidaying in Devon or Cornwall, our 8 minute trip takes you across the River Tamar, with spectacular views of Mount Edgcumbe, Royal William Yard and Plymouth Sound. Located near Cornwall, there's plenty of beautiful shorelines and coastal villages to stop off at, starting with Looe, Polperro and Fowey, or if you prefer a nature-filled landscape, both the Tamar Valley AONB and Dartmoor National Park can be reached, worth packing your walking boots for. All of this waits at Harbourside Cottage.
Surrounded by the rugged beauty of Dartmoor, the glorious countryside of the South Hams and the vibrant scenery of the South Devon coast, Plymouth offers the perfect mixture of maritime heritage and natural beauty in a vibrant city environment. Wander through the maze of narrow streets with their shops, restaurants and art galleries and down to the Barbican quayside, where the city's maritime history begins. Take a stroll up to the Hoe with its unsurpassed view across one of the world's finest natural harbours and where Francis Drake played bowls as the Armada sailed into view! Take a tour of the Plymouth Gin distillery, watch a show at the Theatre Royal or spend a fascinating few hours at the National Marine Aquarium. There are also boat trips around the Sound and Naval dockyards, watersports at the Mountbatten Centre and the city centre shopping mall to explore. The wild tors of Dartmoor, the beach resorts of Torbay, several stately homes and gardens and the splendid coastal scenery of South Cornwall can all be reached in under 45 minutes.
Accommodation
Over three floors: 1 x king-size with balcony and furniture, 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x second-floor single.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
First-floor utility
Central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed front sun terrace with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and Royal William Yard Marina 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.3 miles.
Note: This property only welcomes children over 5 years old.
Note: No stag/hen or similar parties.
Note: Property is in a residential area, noise must be kept to a minimum after 10.30pm.
Reviews (9)
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Lesley
Very close to Royal William Yard where there are restaurants and bars. Also buses which take you into the city every 30 minutes.
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Joan
The storage space in all bedrooms was extremely good. The bathrooms had easy to use showers. The kitchen was compact but well planned and well-stocked with crockery etc and plenty of storage space. Easy walking distance to Royal William Yard and all that was on offer there - some fantastic restaurants. There was a lack of manuals for the appliances and limited information relating to recycling and disposal of household waste. We followed the guidance for disposal of waste but our bins were not emptied by the binmen even though we put our waste in the bins on a daily basis. A dishwasher would have been an advantage. We were a little concerned about the cat flap that was positioned in the window just above the kitchen sink and the possibility of contamination issues. The stairs and bedroom floorboards were very creaky. We had disturbed sleep whenever anyone got out of bed to go to the bathroom. Despite these few issues, we would return to this property.
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Lance
Great location would highly recommend