Guests say
Cobalt Cottage is praised for its superb location in Dartmouth, cleanliness, and comfortable amenities. Guests appreciate the convenient parking and proximity to town, though some note the stairs may not suit those with mobility issues. The cottage's charm and the responsiveness of the owner are also highlighted.
Most guests found the cottage to be immaculately clean, with comfortable beds and well-maintained rooms. One review mentioned it could have been cleaner, slightly lowering the score.
The location is consistently described as excellent, being close to the town centre and amenities, which guests found very convenient.
The cottage is generally found to be comfortable with comfy beds and a warm atmosphere, though some guests mentioned issues with heating and a cold lounge area.
Facilities are good, including a well-equipped kitchen with a Nespresso machine. However, points are deducted for reported maintenance issues such as non-working underfloor heating, a blocked basin, and lack of hot water from taps.
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
Settled in the bustling town of Dartmouth, Devon is this fabulous, duplex apartment of Cobalt Cottage. Set across the ground floor and lower ground floor, whilst showcasing stylish interiors and underfloor heating throughout, Cobalt Cottage is the perfect base for a family of six wishing to explore this part of Devon. After arriving at the property, make your way inside to find three well-appointed bedrooms to rest in, including two king-sizes that both enjoy coastal themes, along with a twin bedroom. The bedrooms enjoy access to a beautifully tiled bathroom on the same floor, where you can enjoy a relaxing soak amidst the bubbles in the p-shaped bath; the lower ground floor hosts an additional shower room that doubles up as a utility, for added convenience. In the morning, make the most of the lower-ground-floor, open-plan living space's kitchen, where a range of integrated appliances can be found to fix up the perfect breakfast for your loved ones. Enjoy breakfast at the close-by, dining table or out in the sun on the rear terrace; the terrace also hosts a barbecue, if you'd prefer grilled delights. The sitting area hosts a wealth of seating for you to curl up on after a day packed with beachfront fun; switch on the Smart TV to choose a series for all the family to enjoy. Why not take the family out for dinner, as Dartmouth houses a plethora of eateries for you to choose from; if you'd rather cook at home, the town doesn't fall short on providing a wide range of well-stocked shops. Dartmouth is also home to several attractions and activities to suit anyone's taste, from the Dartmouth Museum and Bayard's Cove Fort to the Dartmouth Harbour, where you can hire a boat to sail along the River Dart with. The walkers of the group will be pleased to know that the property is within easy reach of a range of trails, including Gallants Bower, a trail through the woodland surrounding Sugary Cove and Dartmouth Castle, and the Coast Path Inner Forward Point, which can be accessed via a ferry from Dartmouth to Kingswear, and leads to a Castle, Brownstone Battery and the National Trust property of Fishacre. For a day on the beach, venture south to Stoke Fleming, where you can beachcomb or bask in the sun on the Blue Flag beach of Blackpool Sands, before savouring a spot of European dining at Radius 7. The wider area is home to so much more to see and do, venture further into the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to discover more nature-rich, coastal delights, or travel further afield to discover the fantastic towns of Totnes, Paignton and Brixham. Treat yourself and your family to a break to remember, choose a stay at Cobalt Cottage.
Nestled on the banks of River Dart in Devon is the thriving town of Dartmouth. Home to plenty of attraction that are bound to entice visitors, including Dartmouth Museum, Dartmouth Boat Hire and the Bayard's Cove Fort, guests are guaranteed to stay entertained during their stay. The town is also within easy reach of walking trails, including Crosby meadow and Gallants Bower, along with stunning beaches, such as Sugary Cove Beach and Blackpool Sands.
Accommodation
Reverse-level.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor twin bedroom, 2 x ground-floor king-sizes.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Lower-ground-floor shower room/utility with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Lower-ground-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Central heating with underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Rear enclosed south facing terrace with barbecue and furniture.
One well behave dog accepted at a charge of £25.
From May 2023 garage parking is included for 1 car, this is a 3-4 minute walk -the garage measures 2.47m by 5.7m deep.
An annual parking permit, for one car, is also provided for the Mayors Avenue public car park in an unallocated space.
Strictly No Smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 mile, beach 2 miles.
Guests looking for a property to accommodate a group of up to 8 people can book Cobalt Cottage together with Cobalt Studio which is immediately beneath.
The combined unit would then benefit from use of the garage plus two parking permits in Mayor's Avenue car park so would be ideal for a large multi generational family group.
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmouth Castle
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Shaldon Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Golden Hinde
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
Reviews (12)
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Sharon
Other than that it is not somewhere we would ever want to stay again. It is cramped and uncomfortable, noisy from the flat above, the narrow winding stairs are difficult, the sliding doors on the bedrooms donât work well, the small balcony is dirty with no view other than a roof full of nesting sea gulls and a derelict building. Future guests should be informed that there is now noisy ground works being carried out immediately next door. The cottage was generally fairly clean but the sofa in the living room is disgustingly dirty and uncomfortable. We resorted to putting other seat pads on top of the sofa. Communication with C&C is a major problem. I made several phone calls prior to our holiday to establish details about the garage and was promised call backs that didnât happen. I emailed both the head and local office about issues with the property whilst I was there and never received a reply. The phone number for the local office is never given out to customers. In general this is a tired property and is not value for money.
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Karen
Otherwise all good thank you
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Simon
The property was in good condition and location was very close to town a massive positive. However there were a couple of issues: - No running hot water in the property other than through the electric shower. None of the taps had hot water which was never sorted throughout the 5 day stay although reported on day one. - The property offers a small off road parking in a garage away to another property where specific instructions in the itinerary is given, but is clearly not available to be used. Itinerary needs updating to stop wasting the of any future renter. - Also if you have a fear of seagulls or are easily angered by there noise, then probably not the property for you, as there is a large number that roost on the adjacent building.