Harbour Cottage

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

21 Customer Review(s)

Adrian
April 2025

“Firstly, in relation to the staff at Coast and Country - really helpful and friendly.”

In relation to the house, cannot fault the location - the town centre is on the doorstep. No issues with parking. The house is on a one-way street and we were able to park up without issue to unload before taking the roof box off the car to fit in the garage. Just downgraded slightly for comfort as the bed was too hard for my liking - but I understand it is impossible to get a mattress to suit everybody. The house is deceptively spacious and well equipped.

In relation to the house, cannot fault the location - the town centre is on the doorstep. No issues with parking. The house is on a one-way street and we were able to park up without issue to unload before taking the roof box off the car to fit in the garage. Just downgraded slightly for comfort as the bed was too hard for my liking - but I understand it is impossible to get a mattress to suit everybody. The house is deceptively spacious and well equipped.

- Adrian, April 2025
Tara February 2025

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Harbour Cottage, excellent location and the accommodation was well equipped.”

The decor was beautiful and tastefully presented and showcased some of the local artwork available in Dartmouth. I would definitely recommend this property.

- Tara, February 2025
Lisa December 2024

“Lovely cottage & a fabulous location.”

All bedrooms very comfortable & all with their own en-suites. We love Dartmouth so we will definitely be returning.

- Lisa, December 2024
Jacky November 2024

“Great time to visit Dartmouth (November), not as busy as the summer months, so no queues and easy access to everywhere.”

Great to have the garage (parked a SEAT Alhambra with no problem). Each bedroom having its owns bathroom was good as well. The beds were comfortable.

- Jacky, November 2024
Chris August 2024

“Clean and comfortable, modern styling with a good position near to the harbour side and all its restaurants and shops.”

It has a garage which our camper van couldn’t fit into due to the height but this would be useful if you have a normal car as the parking availability in Dartmouth is restricted to 1 or 2 hours and 4 hours in the town car park. Fully recommend the property.

- Chris, August 2024

Thanks so much for your glowing recommendation of our lovely Harbour Cottage. Dartmouth really is a very special place and as you mentioned, being in the thick of it is a real treat! I'm sorry your camper wouldn't fit in the garage. Did you measure it? It might be worth it next time - our friends have an older style Discovery which we were convinced wouldn't fit and amazingly it did. I think the garage is taller than people think - however, I certainly wouldn't want you to scratch your roof. If you come back, do ask our agents, Coast and Country to measure it for you. Thank you for staying with us and for your recommendation. It is appreciated. Property Owner
Ruth July 2024

“We were absolutely thrilled with this property for our family of 6 (three generations and one dog).”

Beautifully refurbished luxurious house and with the added bonus of a perfect location 2 minutes from waterfront and with a garage with plenty of room for paddle boards, bike etc. that my nephew brought with him. Even a little office area for some work for those that needed to plug in laptops. Everything you could possibly want for a stay in this magical town of Dartmouth. Thank you.

- Ruth, July 2024

Thank you sooo much for this lovely review of Harbour Cottage. We have tried very hard to make it exactly as you describe - a 'beautifully refurbished luxurious house' - and yes the garage and central, in-town location are a real bonus. The paddle boarding sounds like fun so I'm glad your nephew enjoyed that - I do hope he had a wetsuit to keep out the chill! And for those that had to do a bit of work, it's not a bad little desk isn't it, so I hope those hours passed quickly and you were able to get back to being in beautiful Dartmouth and on holiday. Thank you again for visiting us and we hope to see you again soon. Property Owner
Nick June 2024

“Excellent property & facilities - thank you.”

There is a small leak in the bedroom bathroom on the 2nd floor. Also the electric garage mechanism isn't working so we had to manually hold it open whilst we entered and exited the garage. Other than that - 10/10 - recommended!

- Nick, June 2024

Thank you so much for your 10/10 review on Harbour Cottage. I'm sorry the garage door was playing up. We have had an engineer to it a couple of times, but will call them again! Dartmouth is so beautiful and you visited at a lovely time of the year. I hope the weather was kind to you and the icecream and fish and chips were worth the drive to the coast. We hope to see you again. Thank you again for your very positive review. We appreciate it. Property Owner
Martin April 2024

“The property is very modern, well appointed and we had ample space for our stay.”

Its location near to the waterfront is good and the provision of a garage is extremely useful. Unfortunately, there were several times that the garage was blocked by the angling club and upholstery shop. Whilst we were able to manuever our vehicle into the garage or get the offending vehicle moved it was off putting, especially when arriving back late and having to negotiate the gap with an inch to spare. The businesses opposite weren’t the only annoying neighbours. The seagulls were extremely loud, particularly in the top floor bedroom which has a velux window that they regularly marched across. It led for most nights being disturbed in the early hours. Those negatives aside, this property is really well equipped and should be considered for its location alone. A couple of improvements I would suggest are the provision of some basic cleaning products like bleach and anti-bac (this is possibly the first I’ve stayed in that didn’t have these) and frosting on the bathroom windows facing the street, which otherwise require blinds down and lights on (the rear bathroom is frosted). I would consider a future stay and recommend to others.

- Martin, April 2024

Thank you very much for the lovely feedback about the property. We do work hard to ensure our guests have somewhere beautiful and well-appointed to stay, so we appreciate you taking the time to leave us this review. I've noted the couple of suggestions you have and will put those on the list for this year. The seagulls in Dartmouth are a little like a cockerel on a farm, I find. Good looking from a distance but testing in the morning if you've chosen a lie-in! I try to think of them as ensuring you don't miss a second of your precious holiday with all that Dartmouth has to offer. I gave them all names last time we stayed. It helps. Sort of! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. And thank you for your recommendation to others that you would stay again. We are very grateful. Property Owner
Estelle April 2024

“Very nice and comfortable property.”

Nice location. Great stay!

- Estelle, April 2024

We are so grateful for your positive review for Harbour Cottage. Indeed, I'm not sure we could be blessed with a better location. We also appreciate you noting the comfort which we try hard to have everywhere in the house and very much look forward to welcoming you back one day. Property Owner
Christopher July 2023

“Very nicely appointed rental.”

Plenty of SMART TVs everywhere. And a bathroom to every bedroom. We were a party of 2 grandparents, 2 parents and two young children and there was plenty of space. No scenic views as on a side street, which was quiet (except for the fledgling seaguls at 5 a.m.) while we were there. Very short walk to quayside and shops. The other thing to note is the flight of stairs which are quite tight in places...and 39 steps from the hall to the top bedroom.

- Christopher, July 2023

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback about Harbour Cottage - we do appreciate you leaving this for us. We do take a lot of care with the property and are glad you enjoyed staying there. I think we timed it one day and it's a 10-second walk to the quayside - and about the same to the ice cream shop, chippy and pub! So yes, it's very well situated. We do hope to see you again at Harbour Cottage and thank you again for the kind review. Property Owner
Vaughan May 2023

“We decided to go to the music festival in Dartmouth with only a week to go, we were surprised to find that such a nice looking property had not been booked and with a garage as well.”

On arrival we were not disappointed, what a lovely house in the middle of Town. Clean, modern and with all the facilities you require. We would definitely like to come again.

- Vaughan, May 2023

Hello - and thank you so much for taking the time to leave this generous 100% feedback. We take a lot of pride in the house so we're glad you enjoyed staying - and that it happened to be available on the dates you were looking for. The garage and central location are indeed a plus for many - so if you'd like to come to Dartmouth in the future, then we do hope you'll choose to stay with us again. It's always a pleasure to see our repeat guests. Thanks once again! Property Owner
Jonathan April 2023

“Our stay at Harbour cottage was amazing.”

The property is exceptional and the owners have done a superb job on upgrading the property. Attention to detail is another level. It has everything anyone could want and then some more. Stunning bathrooms and furnishings. The kitchen only contained the very best appliances. I can honestly say the photos don't do it justice. We loved our stay so much 5 stars isn't enough. Thanks you

- Jonathan, April 2023

Thank you for your wonderful review of Harbour Cottage. We do appreciate the kind words and recognition of the work we put into the property to make it as you describe. We do hope to see you again in beautiful Dartmouth and of course, to Harbour Cottage. Property Owner
Jane February 2023

“We have stayed at Harbour Cottage 3 times now, which shows that we really enjoy staying at the property.”

The location is superb and having a garage is great. Our main feedback: The staff in the Dartmouth Coast & Country office are brilliant. They are very friendly, helpful and professional. They have done a great job with our all our bookings and nothing is too much trouble. The property was spotless on arrival and we welcome some of the small changes/improvements that have been made. The property is very comfortable and well equipped and as already stated, the location is brilliant. Just a constructive comment: The heating is not the easiest to set. We are aware that others have stated this but we've found it OK after reading the instruction booklet provided. We have really enjoyed all our stays at Harbour Cottage and look forward to more in the future. Many thanks Jane & Bryan Allen

- Jane, February 2023

Thank you so much for both your repeat visits to Harbour Cottage and also for the wonderful feedback. We hugely appreciate both. We are particularly glad that you like the new little improvements we've been making to the property - we've been working hard to ensure it's both homely, whilst being of a very high aesthetic standard. We've also got a new cleaning company this year - so it's great to hear that they are keeping the place spotless for our guests (and I will be sure to pass on this feedback to them too). We do hope to see you at Harbour Cottage again soon. It's a pleasure to host repeat guests who come back to enjoy both the property and the bustling seaside town of beautiful Dartmouth. Property Owner
Michael August 2022

“The house was dirty - oven and trays were greasy and disgusting.”

Generally, there was dust accumulating in various areas, dirty and stained glass dining table and bedside tables. Not up to our expectations at all especially given the fee for the week. The house has been refurbished to a good standard but let down by poor cleaning standards. Privacy is an issue as bathrooms don’t have frosted windows. My wife will probably add her own review at some point….

- Michael, August 2022

Thank you so much for your valued feedback and I am very sorry that you felt the cleaning was not up to your personal standards. Our cleaners work exceptionally hard throughout the whole season and occasionally of course, something does get missed. We have spoken with our cleaning company and asked them to address these concerns specifically. We appreciate your comments about the high standard of refurbishment of the property as we've spent many happy hours choosing furnishings that we hope reflect a beautiful 5 star beach home. We do hope to welcome you to the house again to enjoy all the wonderful treats Dartmouth has to offer. Property Owner
Kathryn July 2022

“We absolutely loved the quality of everything-especially the stair carpet and sensor lights!”

We really appreciated the themed rooms with the Bert and Buoy throws and pictures too . Everything was excellent and the position of Harbour Cottage was perfect for us. Just one point to note ; the house can be very warm and we noticed the towel rails were on during the night but didn’t know how to adjust them. Thank you SO much for a wonderful holiday experience.

- Kathryn, July 2022

We just wanted to acknowledge and thank you for your extremely kind feedback. And I especially love you noticing the investment we made in the theming of the rooms (seal, seagull and puffin) from Bert and Buoy! (I had a lot of fun doing that earlier this year). Thank you also for bringing to our attention it was still very warm in the house. Whereas I'm delighted our guests aren't frozen, I do appreciate being too hot can also be frustrating too. We will get this sorted for your next visit to us! Soon I hope! Property Owner
Teresa July 2022

“Really lovely property in a great location for access to the town, and a good sized garage, which was a high priority for us.”

Why not 5 stars in all areas? Well the bedrooms were extremely hot with no fans provided which meant windows had to be opened, so on the nights the angling club had socials, it was noisy and people chatting outside the entrance meant no sleep. It was a week of pleasant summer weather, not the extreme hot weather the country experienced the week or so after our stay. And then of course, the seagulls started at 4 am. Probably would have been fine if we’d been able to have the windows closed. Also the stairs and the top floor floorboards creaky enough to wake anyone trying to sleep on the second floor. Also, lovely kitchen with everything you could want - unless you want a microwave - just a minor thing though. Overall we did have a lovely week in a lovely, good quality holiday home - but the whole family were weary the whole time from the sleep problems.

- Teresa, July 2022

Thank you so much for your valued feedback - we really do appreciate you taking the time to tell us about all the things you loved (garage, location and the fact it's a lovely property) and also your concerns with being too hot. We are working with the agent to try to find a resolution to this - although the seagulls are a different issue I'm afraid. I'm also glad you liked the kitchen as we've tried to make that a home from home environment. One small thing of note is that there IS a microwave - it's situated within the small over and has a specific setting to use it as such. So one action I will take for your feedback is to ensure we make the instructions of how to find and use it, easier to find. Hope to welcome you again to the property soon. Property Owner
Margaret May 2022

“House and position in town first class.”

Glass dining table we could write our names on, needed a proper clean. Mouldy coffee grounds in the coffee maker, cutlery left in the dishwasher. Generally a bit dusty in corners. I did show photos to the lady in the Coast and country office. When we arrived we were told there was a new broadband system and given a new password, we connected to the router but there was no internet connection and therefore no smart tv just the basic channels. This was finally connected on Thursday. As we have another holiday booked with your company at the end of the month we are hoping it will be cleaner.

- Margaret, May 2022

Hello there Thank you so much for taking the time to write us this valuable feedback and let me start by apologising for the cleaning standard you found at our property. Our cleaners are usually exceptional so I was disappointed to see your comments and wanted to assure you that we have addressed this immediately with Coast and County. In addition, the router had been upgraded so I'm sure it was frustrating to not have the Smart TV connected for part of your stay. I'm glad that you found the house comfortable and that the facilities suited your needs - it really is in the best position in town and we hope to welcome you back one day soon. Property Owner
Alice April 2022

“Our stay in Harbour cottage was a real treat.”

The house had absolutely everything we needed, was clean, and perfectly situated in the centre of Dartmouth. Having the garage was super handy as we didn’t have to worry about parking. Picking up and dropping off keys was also pain-free. The only issue we had was the house was so hot and we couldn’t seem to be able to change the central heating settings (even with the manual). Perhaps an ‘idiot guide’ would be helpful. But other than that, the house was perfect. Hope to stay there again next year.

- Alice, April 2022

Thank you so much for your lovely words about our holiday home. We are working on trying to get a simpler guide to the heating system. It's an incredibly efficient system - but know it can be a little confusing to operate. We will have it fixed for when you visit again! We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Property Owner
Karen April 2022

“The cottage was better than expected, it was spacious and immaculate.”

The location was superb, car not needed as everything was on our doorstep. The Sykes team were excellent, friendly, helpful and very professional.

- Karen, April 2022

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We really appreciate the comments about our holiday home. And yes, it's great that everything is indeed on the doorstep - pub, restaurants, seafront, fudge shop and fish and chips all under a 30 second walk away! We do hope to be able to welcome you again one day. Property Owner
Jane February 2022

“This is our second visit to Harbour Cottage so you can tell we really like it.”

Just a couple of observations this time. The sink in the bathroom at the top of the house was not draining at all. I unscrewed the plug and found it was fully clogged with hair. An unpleasant job I had to do on day one! Kitchen well stocked but I would add a pair of tongs to the equipment. The heating was very complicated to understand and no matter what we did we ended up having to open windows whilst the heating was on (not very eco friendly) ..perhaps a step by step "idiots guide" would help as the booklet was very difficult to follow. The location of the property is second to none and having off street parking a real bonus in Dartmouth. The welcome cleaning pack was an added bonus but could we suggest more than one black sack be incuded especially as the booklet in the house asked that all bedding and towels are placed in black sacks on departure and all rubbish should be in black bags before being placed in the seagull proof bags. However these are small observations in an otherwise excellent house.

- Jane, February 2022

Thanks so much for your valued feedback and your lovely comments about Harbour Cottage. First, I'm so sorry you had an issue with the sink. We have put some 'sink unblocked' down all sinks so I hope that reduces the problem. And thank you for your excellent advice around tongs - I bought a pair and placed them in the property so you will see them next time you visit. In addition we've added some more useful kitchen items, like a kitchen DAB radio/bluetooth speaker, kitchen roll holder - and a bumper stack of bin liners! Property Owner
Rhianne December 2021

“The house was perfect, will definitely be returning”

- Rhianne, December 2021

Hello there. Thank you so much for your lovely comment about Harbour Cottage. We're so delighted to hear that it was perfect for you and we do indeed look forward to welcoming you back one day! Property Owner
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Summary

Three floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x King-size with en suite shower room
1 x twin (can be joined on request) with en suite shower room
1 x double with en suite shower room
Further shower room on the ground floor
Spacious entrance hallway
Open plan kitchen / sitting / dining room
Utility room
Garage. Please note that the beds can be made as super king size or twin. Requests for these must be made at least 2 weeks prior to arrival.
Double oven with microwave, plate warming drawer, dishwasher, fridge freezer, and wine cooler
Washing machine and tumble dryer located in the utility room
Smart TVs Underfloor heating
WiFi. Integrated Garage for one car. Bed linen and towels supplied
Strictly No Smoking
This property will accept up to two well behaved dogs.

The property

Harbour Cottage is just a short walk from the centre of the naval town of Dartmouth, offering restaurants, delightful boutiques, art galleries, cosy cafés, and has beautiful gardens within easy reach.

The front door opens into a spacious entrance hallway and stairs ascending to the three floors.

On the first floor is a stylish open-plan living area with a luxurious corner sofa, SMART TV, books, games and wi-fi.

The dining area has a large glass topped table and six chairs.

The kitchen area has high quality units under a granite worksurface.

The utility room is on the ground floor at the back of the garage. Three beautifully furnished boutique-style double bedrooms are found on the second and third floors.

The master bedroom, on the second floor, with a King size bed, and SMART TV.

A sliding door leads into the en suite shower room, equally stylish, with a large walk-in shower cubicle.

Bedroom two is on the second floor with two single beds (can be joined to provide a super-King bed on request) and SMART TV.

A sliding door leads into the en suite bathroom with panelled bath with shower over.

Bedroom three is on the third floor with a Double bed, SMART TV.

A sliding door leads into an en suite shower room with a large walk-in shower cubicle.

As well as the en suites there is a further shower room on the ground floor.

A spacious garage has a roller door and automatic lighting, with internal door leading into the property.

Ideal for a coastal break, visitors can enjoy boat trips along the delightful River Dart from the nearby waterfront, whilst the beaches of Start Bay and the South Devon Coast Path are just a short drive away.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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DARTMOUTH

Totnes 12 miles.

Dartmouth lies on the banks of the beautiful River Dart estuary in the popular and picturesque South Hams area of South Devon. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the coast, Dartmouth is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Devon. It offers a stunning waterfront, ancient narrow streets lined with boutique shops, restaurants and art galleries plus many local events such as the annual Dart Music Festival and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, along with the Dartmouth Food Festival held every October. There are many interesting cycling and walking routes around Dartmouth, including the South West Coast Path, the Dart Valley Trail and plenty of quiet country lanes. A trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway through picturesque countryside to Paignton is a must, and so is a boat trip across to Kingswear and on to Brixham, a pretty little harbour town. For those seeking some beach activities, there is a wide choice in the South Hams area such as Blue Flag Award winner Blackpool Sands, and Slapton Sands, both extremely popular and just a stone's throw from Dartmouth. A relaxing location in South Devon.

The property is set over 4 floors.

The garage dimensions are 12ft wide, 20ft long and 6'3" height

Strictly No Smoking

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Reviews & Ratings

“Firstly, in relation to the staff at Coast and Country - really helpful and friendly.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Harbour Cottage, excellent location and the accommodation was well equipped.”

“Lovely cottage & a fabulous location.”

“Great time to visit Dartmouth (November), not as busy as the summer months, so no queues and easy access to everywhere.”

“Clean and comfortable, modern styling with a good position near to the harbour side and all its restaurants and shops.”

“We were absolutely thrilled with this property for our family of 6 (three generations and one dog).”

“Excellent property & facilities - thank you.”

“The property is very modern, well appointed and we had ample space for our stay.”

“Very nice and comfortable property.”

“Very nicely appointed rental.”

“We decided to go to the music festival in Dartmouth with only a week to go, we were surprised to find that such a nice looking property had not been booked and with a garage as well.”

“Our stay at Harbour cottage was amazing.”

“We have stayed at Harbour Cottage 3 times now, which shows that we really enjoy staying at the property.”

“The house was dirty - oven and trays were greasy and disgusting.”

“We absolutely loved the quality of everything-especially the stair carpet and sensor lights!”

“Really lovely property in a great location for access to the town, and a good sized garage, which was a high priority for us.”

“House and position in town first class.”

“Our stay in Harbour cottage was a real treat.”

“The cottage was better than expected, it was spacious and immaculate.”

“This is our second visit to Harbour Cottage so you can tell we really like it.”

“The house was perfect, will definitely be returning”

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DARTMOUTH