Guests say
Woodlands in Dartmouth is a well-loved, spacious and historic property that offers stunning views and well-maintained gardens. Guests have praised its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and the well-equipped kitchen. The property is within walking distance to the town and its amenities, though the steep approach may challenge some. The games room and ample communal areas are a hit, and the presence of the owners nearby is seen as a positive. Some minor maintenance issues were noted, but overall, the house is highly recommended for large groups and family gatherings.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently describe the property as 'extremely clean', with particular praise for the spotless condition upon arrival. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The property's location is highly regarded for its stunning views and proximity to Dartmouth, with easy access to local attractions. The walk to town, while steep, is seen as manageable and adds to the charm.
Comfort is frequently highlighted, with guests finding the beds very comfortable and the house spacious. The multiple communal areas and bedrooms are well-received, ensuring a relaxing stay for guests of all ages.
The property boasts excellent facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable communal areas. However, some guests noted issues with heating control and lightbulbs, suggesting room for improvement in maintenance.
The thoughtful touches, such as welcome brownies and wine, are appreciated by guests, enhancing their experience. While such gestures are warmly mentioned, it is understood that they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This handsome three-storey Grade II listed Georgian house is situated near the historic Dartmouth creek from which ships departed for The Crusades. With charming views of the River Dart and a welcoming and impressive interior, it is excellent family accommodation. From the steep drive and parking area, leave your coats and boots in the porch and head into the comfortable sitting room with its cosy wood burning stove or the second sitting room, also with a wood burning stove, where you can watch the smart TV or gaze across the water. Prepare family meals in the well equipped kitchen and enjoy them together around the table beside the wood burning stove in the dining room, where you can play the piano after dinner. The bedrooms ramble over two upper floors, with a lovely room for the children on the top floor where they can play games and watch TV. The terrace which stretches along the front of the house is a fine place to sit and share barbecues whilst admiring the view. The children can play happily in the lower garden but must be supervised whilst you sit peacefully above on the Veranda (you cannot see the lower garden from the Veranda). You have everything on the doorstep since you can wander out to the restaurants, cafes, shops and galleries or take a tour of the Britannia Royal Naval College. About a 10 minute walk from the house are the Dartmouth Castle landing steps from where you can catch a ferry (seasonal) into Dartmouth. For a longer walk, a footpath leads through NT woodland to the South West Coast Path. You can catch the ferry to pretty Kingswear or take a boat trip to the interesting town of Totnes, or even hire a boat to skipper yourself. And, of course, there are lovely beaches all around the area. Woodlands is a house with room for all the family in a bustling and vibrant area.
Dartmouth lies on the banks of the beautiful River Dart estuary in the popular and picturesque South Hams area of South Devon.
Accommodation
Three levels.
Six bedrooms.
Four first floor bedrooms: 1 x super king double with smart TV, walk-through wardrobe and en suite bathroom with roll top bath, hand shower, separate shower, WC and basin, 1 x king size double with en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin, 1 x king size double and 1 x twin with interconnecting door.
Bathroom with roll top bath, hand shower, separate shower, WC, basin.
Two second floor bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request) with day bed (available for use when house is booked to full capacity, or by prior arrangement only), smart TV and en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, hand shower, WC, basin.
Children's games/sitting room.
Ground floor WC with basin.
2 x sitting rooms with wood burning stoves.
Dining room with wood burning stove.
Kitchen.
Utility room.
Central heating with wood burning stove.
Microwave, fridge, freezer, tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with WiFi, Phone incoming calls only only, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Two travel cots and highchairs available on request.
Off road parking for four cars.
Barbecue.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (charge applies for 2nd dog), Sorry no smoking.
Sorry no fireworks.
Pub less than 1 mile from property.
Nearest beaches for paddling and stone skimming, about a 15 minutes stroll to Castle or Sugary Coves towards the mouth of the Dart.
Blackpool Sands about 4 miles away.
Note: Check-in time 16:30, departure 0930.
Nearby points of interest
- Dartmouth Castle
- Blackpool Sands
- South Sands Beach
- Bantham Beach
- Shaldon Beach
- Golden Hinde
- Torquay Museum
- Babbacombe Model Village
Reviews (61)
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Sarah
We are a large family and there are enough rooms and bathrooms to host three generations. The gardens and views and absolutely stunning and it is wonderful sitting on the terrace or having a family meal in the dinning room. The location is also perfect walking distance to Dartmouth and the amazing castle and beaches. Perfect family bolt hold we love the place.
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Diane
The house was comfortable, clean and very well appointed, with space for us all in lovely rooms, with excellent bathroom facilities. The garden was magnificent and well tended, and there were glorious views from the terrace, where we spent our evenings, sipping aperitifs or bbq-ing. We also used the services of Cellar Door, a local catering company, for our celebration dinner, which was great. The property is within easy walking distance of the town and all its many amenities and activities on the river, and also very well located for walking the South West coastal footpath and visiting the local area. All in all a fabulous place to stay.
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Rachel
5/7 of us fell into that category. Fortunately, itâs possible to drive up and unload directly outside the house which was a game changer. The most able of us enjoyed the top two bedrooms. The others were able to manage the stairs to the other 4 rooms. Each of which has a view to the river. Everyone was able to get to the veranda even though most are in their mid 80âs. The house is gorgeous, and even the piano is in tune. Itâs extremely well equipped, although the Aga was a bit of a challenge as there are no temperature dials on the oven. Still, magnificent meals were prepared, and I enjoyed ringing the dinner bell. Alas, there is a road collapse, so vehicle access to town is via the long way. We coped, and itâs not a bad walk for people into their 60âs. For the more elderly, we drove them down to the road closed sign. My cousin did have slight difficulty driving his people mover up the steep driveway when it was wet. However, I had no problem in my mid sized, but powerful car. Grocery shopping is very handy. Lovely walk to the castle. During dinner one evening, we enjoyed watching deer bound up the opposite hill. The garden is gorgeous. Everything is well maintained. It was a real treat to stay in such a historic home, that has been clearly loved for almost 225 years.