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River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families

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Top Floor Night View From Balconies
Exterior
Top Floor Balcony
Top Floor Snug
Property grounds
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Check out the area

Map
Dartmouth
  • Popular LocationRoyal Naval College14 min walk
  • Popular LocationDartmouth Castle17 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlackpool Sands15 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Floor Bedroom

Basement Bedroom

Top Floor

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Basement ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families

The Bolthole is a beautifully presented 4 storey double fronted period property within Dartmouth’s centre, having 3 double bedrooms, 2 large bathrooms and outside balconies offering spectacular views of Kingswear, Dartmouth Estuary and out to sea. The property is situated in a level position close to Dartmouth's town and amenities, comfortable lounge and a well equipped kitchen. Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is achievable throughout the building.

Property manager

Paul & Karen Roberts

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Fireplace
This photo shows the lounge as it is in 2023.
Come Rain Or Shine You Will Enjoy Magnificent Views from Above Bayards
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Microwave
9.6 out of 10, (119 reviews)
Come Rain Or Shine You Will Enjoy Magnificent Views from Above Bayards

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this vacation home is near theme parks and on a river. Dartmouth Museum and Brixham Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens and Coleton Fishacre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newton Abbot Racecourse or Torquay United FC. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dartmouth

What's nearby

  • Visit Dartmouth - 5 min walk
  • Royal Naval College - 14 min walk
  • Dartmouth Golf and Country Club - 14 min walk
  • Dartmouth Castle - 17 min walk
  • Blackpool Sands - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Newton Abbot Station - 27 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Floating Bridge Inn - 12 min walk
  • Dartmouth Arms - 1 min walk
  • Dartmouth Castle - 18 min walk
  • The Ship Inn - 4 min drive
  • Steam Packet Inn - 4 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property right in the centre of Dartmouth
Beautiful property including all the bits you might need in the kitchen too which was helpful. Not great for tiny kids i imagine as the stairs are incredibly steep. We had a lot of banged heads on the sloped ceilings on the top floor so you have to be careful but i imagine that's the same for all the properties in the area. The basement room is lovely - it's not like a normal 'basement'. It's not stuffy or cold or unpleasant, it's lovely and cosy with it's own en-suite bathroom. The house is absolutely lovely - the only thing i would say to plan for is the shared space. The bedrooms are all a great size. The kitchen and living room though are very small so not very sociable. There were 5 (3 adults and 2 kids) and we could just about sit round the table for dinner but it's not comfortable for sitting for any length of time so we brought some cushions upstairs to the top floor and recreated a little living room up there. The views are much better anyway. The views from the top floor balcony are phenomenal and we were lucky enough to see a couple of chinooks fly by during our stay too! Would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bolthole Dartmouth
Excellent accommodation and excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful views
We had a lovely short break at the Bolthole, which was perfectly positioned in the centre of Dartmouth, with restaurants, bars, and shops all within walking distance. The property was quirky and cosy with lovely views of the river Dart from the top floor. The kitchen was very well equipped with modern appliances should you decide to eat in. We would definitely go back there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Bolthole Dartmouth
The property has everything you require for you stay. The views from the top floor bed are amazing. A quick phone call Paul and Karen, the hosts were available at if anything went wrong or assistance required with anything. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful & Ideally Located
This is a charming property, with stunning views and perfectly located to get to everything in town. We had a wonderful time visiting Dartmouth and staying here. We did have 2 surprises. As we were boarding our plane from the US to England we received an email telling us that we needed towels because the property does not provide them. The email also informed us that we were responsible for taking our trash with us when we left. Fortunately, we had family in town who provided towels for us and helped us take away the trash.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul & Karen Roberts

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We are a large, close family based in Staffordshire, with our business focus on caring for the elderly. Karen and I have three daughters, Charlotte, Courtney, Ottie and a son Scott. We love visiting Dartmouth, with a long family history of enjoyment here. We are very proud and fortunate to have our holiday home in Dartmouth, visiting most months, hoping that our guests feel it's a home from home as we do.

Why they chose this property

The Bolthole is very well presented and decorated to suit its environment, receiving a number of improvements to enhance the pleasurable stay over the years we have owned it, most recently converting to the top floor bedroom, adding balconies offering spectacular views of the estuary, Kingswear and out to sea, past Dartmouth Castle. The property is based in the heart of the town, with parking opposite on a first come first served basis, this being unrestricted out of season. Shops, bars and restaurants are within easy walking distance. All bedrooms and communal areas have flat screen televisions, the bathrooms are well equipped with quality fittings and proper showers! there is free Wi-Fi throughout the building along with gas central heating.

What makes this property unique

When purchasing The Bolthole in 2007, Karen and I recognised immediately that this was the perfect holiday home, we were overwhelmed with the fabulous views and the 'quirky' feel of the property, which is typical of the area, along with it's close proximity to amenities, meaning we generally park the car upon arrival and never touch it again until we leave!
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