Guests say
Dunholme House is praised for its excellent location, spaciousness, and well-equipped nature, making it ideal for large families and groups. The property's proximity to the town, beach, and amenities is frequently highlighted, along with the thoughtful inclusion of games and entertainment options. Some concerns over cleanliness and maintenance are noted, but overall, guests have had enjoyable stays and would recommend the property.
Most guests found the property to be comfortable and well-presented, though there were some reports of cleanliness issues, such as dust and a musty smell. These seem to be isolated incidents rather than a consistent problem.
The property's location is highly commended for being close to the town, beach, and local amenities, with many guests appreciating the short walks to various attractions. The lack of on-site parking is noted, but nearby parking solutions are available.
Guests consistently mention the property's spaciousness and the provision of multiple rooms and facilities that cater to both adults and children, contributing to a comfortable stay. Some minor issues with maintenance are mentioned but do not significantly detract from overall comfort.
The house is well-equipped with appliances, entertainment options, and child-friendly amenities like stair gates and a playroom. Some guests reported minor maintenance issues, such as a problematic extractor fan and TV, but these are balanced by the overall positive feedback on the facilities provided.
The inclusion of games, books, and entertainment facilities reflects a high level of thoughtfulness for guests' needs. While no specific gifts are mentioned, the attention to detail in providing a family-friendly environment is evident. It should be noted that such personal touches are subject to change and may not be guaranteed.
About this property
A three-storey detached house in a quiet residential street in the Devon coastal town of Teignmouth. This family-sized Teignmouth cottage has been well-restored from its original Victorian style, to provide comfortable holiday accommodation with three bathrooms and four bedrooms. The main sitting room on the ground floor of this Teignmouth cottage has an archway leading to the dining room, ideal for family suppers, and there is a second spacious sitting room on the first floor, ideal as a children's playroom, complete with wall-mounted TV. It is a ten minute walk from this Teignmouth cottage to the traditional pier and seafront, and there are plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants in this busy seaside town. There are many family activities available from this Teignmouth cottage as well, including an outdoor swimming pool, skate park, adventure golf and two miles of sandy beaches. Wander along the splendid promenade to the working port on the river side of town, and there will always be plenty of ships coming and going in this fast-flowing estuary current. Looking across the River Teign you see the charming small Regency town of Shaldon, home to the Shaldon Wildlife Trust's breeding centre for rare mammals, and the well-known beach at Ness Cove, reached through a genuine smugglers' tunnel. Along the coast from this Teignmouth cottage is the English Riviera, with its micro-climate, tall palm trees, well laid-out municipal gardens and large promenade, lined with ice cream shops and cafes. Torquay is the birthplace of Agatha Christie and so there are plenty of historic reminders of the author; Torquay also provided the inspiration for the classic British comedy Fawlty Towers. Paignton, which has a fabulous zoo and a steam train taking you to the River Dart, is another day's outing, along Torbay. Families will find plenty of fun whilst staying at this lovely Teignmouth cottage.
Teignmouth in South Devon offers plenty to see and do including a lovely sandy beach, working harbour, a Victorian pier, water play park, mini golf and a bowling green. The breathtaking Dartmoor National Park is a walkers haven, plus the city of Exeter is close by. There are delightful harbour towns nearby such as Brixham, and the zoo at Paignton is well worth exploring.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 2 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor twin, 1 x second floor single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Separate basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room (seats 8).
Sitting room (seats 8).
First floor sitting room with fitted drop-down king-size double bed.
Gas central heating.
Oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair.
Load/unload outside property, parking in car park 5 mins walk away.
Permit can be obtained at £20 per week for Teignmouth's public car parks.
Small enclosed courtyard garden with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops and pubs 10 mins walk.
Note: This property accepts 8 adults and 1 child.
Please note Dunholme House can only accept Friday over Christmas and New Year
Nearby points of interest
- Shaldon Beach
- Babbacombe Model Village
- Torquay Museum
- House of Marbles
- Golden Hinde
- Powderham Castle
- Dartmouth Castle
Reviews (22)
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Emma
Has lots of things you might need , nice little patio and lovely lounge with comfy sofas. Decore was lovely too. We had a great time only negatives were lack of storage space in the bedrooms, bedside tables would fix this also a tv in the bedrooms would be nice. Would recommend staying here
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Pippa
We loved the trip down memory lane playing crash bandicoot on the ps2.
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Donna
Itâs a lovely spacious house as described over three floors. The rear courtyard is enclosed which is good as we took our two pups. This had a table with a few chairs and also a small line to hang out your beach towels / washing. I really liked that there was two lounges as at times we could use both to do different things. At the property there are books games puzzles really thoughtful especially if youâre unlucky to get a rainy day with our weather. The kitchen was well stocked for equipment and the little touches like the toilet roll bags for the extra toilet rolls in one of the rooms made it all look part of the seaside theme. Some real effort has been made to make this a home from home. The location of the house is really too close to the town / beach and there is also a Lidl just at the bottom of the road over the main road. We unpacked our car parking across from the house did a quick Lidl trip and unpacked before moving our car to one of the local car parks, again not far to walk from the house. There is a lot of helpful information given before you arrive to help you decide where to park depending the duration of your stay.