The Cottage, 13 Clarence Hill

4.3★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Garden / Patio
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

43 Customer Review(s)

Richard
August 2024

“This was our 2nd visit to the cottage, and we were thoroughly pleased with everything about it.”

The cottage was spotless, well-appointed and the minor issues from last time had been resolved. The views of Dartmouth are spectacular and we didnt want the holiday to end. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here.

The cottage was spotless, well-appointed and the minor issues from last time had been resolved. The views of Dartmouth are spectacular and we didnt want the holiday to end. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here.

- Richard, August 2024
Andrew February 2024

“Welcome box complete waste of time, it was insulting, given the cost of the cottage.”

Gone are the home made cakes and bottle of wine. Cottage needs some work. Microwave fire risk (got very hot on the outside), fridge plastic shelf cracked (as it was last year!!!), towel rail in top bathroom never got hot (air locked?),not enough black bin bags and black mold in top bathroom.gutters blocked (rain water overflows onto bedroom window). Good location and view.

- Andrew, February 2024
David December 2023

“A fantastic location close to the town centre.”

Fabulous views of the river from both main bedrooms. The welcome hamper was a nice touch with local produce. We would definitely recommend this cottage.

- David, December 2023
Richard August 2023

“The cottage is in a lovely elevated location, overlooking Dartmouth, and it has some wonderful views of the town, harbour, and Kingswear.”

The upper two floors of the cottage were bright, and the furnishings very comfortable. There was quite a substantial discoloured stain on one of the comfy chairs on the middle floor which was very off-putting. Downstairs in the kitchen/lounge area was slightly disappointing. It doesn't appear as comfy and bright as the photos online suggest. There was a severe lack of storage space for food. In fact, there were no spare cupboards available meaning that we could not do a big shop to feed the five of us - we had to buy items daily. The outside area was lovely to sit in.

- Richard, August 2023
D June 2023

“Bedrooms are comfortable with lovely views.”

The living room / kitchen however needs a really good clean. The furniture in there is uncomfortable ,(patio furniture in the living room ,???? )The tele reception is very poor. Carpets and rugs in the communal areas need a good clean.

- D, June 2023
Lydia May 2023

“Lovely cottage and views from the bedrooms were fab .”

Nice to have a parking permit too . Access to cottage to drop off packs isn’t easy unless you manage to park on the double yellow lines on the fork . Still a steepish walk to cottage . 69 steps from beside the cottage takes you to town . Great to have M&S food in town . Furniture in lounge is really uncomfortable - garden rattan seats are fine to sit outside but not conducive for chilling indoors . NO HAIRDRYER ! I’ve never had that before and would have liked communication with the owners before I arrived to introduce themselves, and find out if there were basic things in kitchen - cooking oils , salt, pepper and tin foil etc . All things that are extra to pack on a self catering holiday . Would recommend Coleton Fishacres NT - lovely house and gardens . But just nice to sit and people watch in Dartmouth without using the car .

- Lydia, May 2023
Sarah May 2023

“The Cottage is really delightful, very clean and the views did not disappoint.”

We appreciated having the parking permit. It would have been really helpful to have had a hairdryer in each bedroom, they are large items to pack and most properties we stay in have them. The addition of a secure keybox at the front door would help to give greater independence to guests who want to come and go at different times.

- Sarah, May 2023
Anje April 2023

“We had a lovely stay over Easter.”

The view from the cottage is beautiful and the bay windows in the bedrooms are the perfect place to sit and enjoy them while reading a book. Downstairs will be a relief on a hot summers day but a bit cold in the cooler months. Take a blanket if you are planning to curl up and watch TV. Everything was clean and the welcome pack helped on the first evening until we manged to go shopping.

- Anje, April 2023
Julie December 2022

“We had a great New Year stay.”

The cottage is really well located with fab views across the town to the river and beyond. A short walk into town and everything that Dartmouth has to offer. The cottage was very clean, warm and well equipped which made our stay very comfortable. We would definitely consider staying again if we return to Dartmouth.

- Julie, December 2022
Lynn November 2022

“Fabulous location and views.”

Lower floor with lounge and kitchen is chilly so spent most time in 2nd & 3rd floor rooms. I would definately recommend and would return in spring or summer.

- Lynn, November 2022
Mark August 2022

“Our stay at the Cottage was perfect.”

The cottage is very quaint with stunning views from the front bedrooms over the estuary. Several of the feedback comments I had read before booking the cottage have actually been addressed - there was a welcome pack containing basic cleaning essentials, and tea/coffee for example - and I'm really struggling to think of any bad points. There is not a plug in the sink of the en suite bathroom and the hoover is a bit naff, but I'm really nit-picking. We are a family of five (with 2 teenage boys at 6 ft tall) pand whilst at times the kitchen could get cramped if we were all trying to do things in there at the same time, it really wasn't a problem. The car park gets very busy so we found that if we went out for the day it was best to arrive back 'home' between 5 and 6pm, in order to easily find a space. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we'll certainly miss our evenings looking out over Dartmouth. Oh, one final thing: there is actually an iron and ironing board in the cottage so no need to take your own like we did!

- Mark, August 2022
David July 2022

“The cottage was 3 mins from centre of town great views especially from bedroom windows split into 3 levels .”

Had all the comforts you would expect , we had a great time there ate out but also used cooking facilities, loads of plates cups pots and pans etc . Only issue if you have mobility issues getting up to the cottage might be an issue as the road was only 6ft wide and double yellows as no parking, however you are provided a parking permit on arrival at the office straight across the street . But we all had a great time and would return for sure .

- David, July 2022
Teresa June 2022

“Very convenient location.”

Stunning views. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your lovely house.

- Teresa, June 2022
John May 2022

“We had a great week in the Cottage for Dartmouth Music Festival.”

Would definitely go back again. Ideally the sofa and chairs need to be smaller for the size of sitting area and there were a couple of maintenance items to be done. I have given the Dartmouth Office a list of items which would improve the Cottage but would certainly not put me off going back.

- John, May 2022
Edward February 2022

“Property was in an excellent location, well appointed and comfortable.”

Overall an good stay that I would recommend. 2 areas that should be improved. 1, the rain loudly dripped onto the window sill of the top-floor bedroom. This ruined a nights sleep. Possibly a guttering issue? It needs fixing. 2, it was disappointing to see there wasn't any washing up items - cloths, sponges, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets. etc. It has become normal for short term rentals to provide a small amount of these things (enough for a few days, not more). It was noted that this wasn't available.

- Edward, February 2022
Ovidiu January 2022

“A good experience overall.”

However internet didn’t work at that time.

- Ovidiu, January 2022
Martin December 2021

“Given the current pandemic we were less than impressed with the cleanliness of the property.”

We also were very disappointed to find previous issues had not been rectified. The gutter is a particular issue along with a deep clean that is required

- Martin, December 2021
Denise October 2021

“The Cottage is a lovely place to spend your time in Dartmouth, it has a great location and from two of the the bedrooms there are views of Dartmouth, although limited views of the river, it is nice to sit looking at the view with a cuppa every morning.”

The house is very spacious and the beds are comfortable, it's lovely having two big bathrooms too. There are a few niggles we found, such as the kitchen utensils need replacing as the bread knife was blunt (no good when you bring bread and cheese back for a snack), we also could have done with some sponges and cloths to wipe the surfaces down. There is a leak on the guttering on the top bedroom, so when it rains the drip could drive you mad, I expect that would be difficult to fix based on the houses location. It would have been nice to have been left a pint of milk (as in most holiday lets) but M&S is just round the corner. The radiator doesn't work in the middle bedroom but the house heats up quickly with the thermostat. The grey sofa downstairs isn't that comfortable but I think it would be hard to find a suitable comfy one to fit in the space. We would stay there again as it's a lovely house and it is very handy to have the permit for Mayors carpark.

- Denise, October 2021
Margaret September 2021

“The cottage was lovely ,the beds very comfortably,the only negative was that the lounge furniture was not comfortable,but the chairs in the bedrooms got more use.”

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- Margaret, September 2021
Michael July 2021

“Really loved Dartmouth, the cottage has great views and is centrally located.”

- Michael, July 2021
Angela June 2021

“Convenience of proximity to everything Parking facilities given with booking the cottage made life more relaxed not having to worry about finding parking.”

- Angela, June 2021
Deborah April 2021

“I agree with previous comments that the sofas are uncomfortable but this is really due to the fact it is rattan ‘outside’ furniture and I guess owners don’t plan on people longing around on it for long.”

Perfectly adequate for a short break and the cottage has a lovely home from home feel albeit slightly dated. The most convenient position and delightful views from 2 main bedrooms.

- Deborah, April 2021
Linda September 2020

“The living area was far too small for 4 or 5 people.”

The furniture was uncomfortable in the living area. It was more suitable for patio/garden furniture. There were only 2 of us and we cooked most evenings but found we just got in one another's way due to lack of space. Bedrooms were lovely and beautiful views across the River Dart.

- Linda, September 2020

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with some aspects of the property. This is something that we can pass on for consideration. We do hope that this hasn't put you off visiting our beautiful town in the future. Property Owner
Darren September 2020

“Great location for everything.”

Great views of the river from the bedrooms and the patio. Couple of things to make the place great would be TVs in the bedrooms and a more comfortable sofa.

- Darren, September 2020
Sue September 2020

“I think the lounge area needs a rethink on the furniture, in my opinion the chairs & coffee table are too big for the space.”

The outdoor space is great but I really think it would be a good idea to screen off next door better than it currently is to give both sides more privacy. The bedrooms are great, love the seating areas and very comfortable.

- Sue, September 2020
Karen August 2020

“Microwave was not working”

- Karen, August 2020
Alison August 2020

“Excellent holiday.”

Perfectly located cottage with easy access to the town centre and front. Very comfortable beds. The information provided indicated that the carpark was 10 minutes walk away. In actual fact it is only two minutes. However anyone with a mobility challenges would find it very difficult as there are a number of steps. If anyone needs to take two cars, it is possible to book a space for the week at Sainsbury's which we did and only cost £26.

- Alison, August 2020
David January 2020

“Very nice property with great views from both front bedrooms our second stay in last few months and will definitely be returning!”

- David, January 2020
David November 2019

“Very good property clean and well equipped with great views.”

Have already booked it again!!!

- David, November 2019
Mary October 2019

“We had a really enjoyable time at the cottage, despite the miserable weather.”

The cottage had all equipment and utensils necessary (a less heavy frying pan would have made cooking a little easier

- Mary, October 2019
Stephen June 2019

“The situation of the cottage was excellent with splendid views across Dartmouth and the river.”

Altogether a very relaxing holiday.

- Stephen, June 2019
Natalie March 2019

“Lovely base for the family.”

Fantastic views and comfy beds. Kitchen is a little tight when cooking as is the seating area. Accommodation was clean and easy to find. Would book again.

- Natalie, March 2019
Mrs JENA KEENLEYSIDE Aug 2017

“Wonderful location with amazing views and despite a few niggles we loved it!”

It should be emphasised that access is extremely limited by car-it's a very very narrow road and we really had to squeeze our car down it! Parking in Dartmouth is such a problem I'm sorry to say-one day my husband drove round for 90 minutes and ended up having to park out of Town! The cottage has two really lovely rooms and bathrooms both excellent but the bedroom on the lower floor plus the lounge/dining area need some tlc and reconfiguring! It wasn't really possible for us to all sit comfortably as the sofa/chair/table in lounge area is much too big for the space! The cleanliness level was disappointing in some areas-some parts really clean but very grubby worktops/banisters/doors and kitchen cupboards which I cleaned myself on arrival! Bathrooms and bedrooms very clean.

- Mrs JENA KEENLEYSIDE, Aug 2017

We were very grateful to you for your feedback, but clearly sorry that there were various issues upon arrival. We have passed your comments regarding access to the property on to the Dartmouth Team to investigate. As you will appreciate, we work very hard with our owners and housekeepers to ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained, so it is also disappointing to read that certain areas of the property were not presented properly. If you had kindly informed us during your stay, we would have been more than happy to contact the cleaner concerned to ask them to return to the property. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience these issues may have caused. Nevertheless, we were delighted to read that you loved your stay and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Property Owner
Jul 2017

“Old converted pub, with excellent views of the river.”

All finished to high quality. Extremely comfortable and welcoming.

- , Jul 2017

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review of The Cottage in Dartmouth. It is wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your stay at this lovely property - it sounds as though it suited you perfectly. We hope to welcome you back to this property in the near future. Property Owner
Mr N Dunn Jul 2017

“The upstairs was of a very good standard but the living area and kitchen let the cottage down, did not encourage you to use this area.”

Found two large slugs next to washing machine one morning very off putting.

- Mr N Dunn, Jul 2017

Many thanks for your feedback, although we were concerned to read that you were disappointed with certain elements of the property. We have made a note of your comments and have passed them onto the Dartmouth Team to investigate further. We do hope that you had an enjoyable holiday in spite of the issues raised and hope to welcome you back to Dartmouth in the not too distant future.
Property Owner
Mr G Lamont Mar 2017

“Great cottage it had a home from home feeling, ideal position, every thing we needed for a relaxing weekend away with friends.”

- Mr G Lamont, Mar 2017

We were delighted that you loved the position of this cottage and that it had everything you needed for a relaxing weekend away with friends. We do hope to welcome you back to this lovely area soon! Property Owner
R Jun 2016

“Excellent”

- R, Jun 2016

Thank you for your comment regarding our service. We hope to see you return to Dartmouth in the near future.
Property Owner
Apr 2016

“Excellent”

- , Apr 2016

Thank you for your review regarding your stay at 13 Clarence Hill and also your comments on our service. We look forward to welcoming you back to Dartmouth soon. Property Owner
Nick Feb 2016

“Nice cottage with good views from the master bedroom bed!”

Kept well and nice and cosy this winter, only downside was cold lounge and kitchen.

- Nick, Feb 2016
May 2015

“Only lacking of onsite parking let's the cottage down but it was only around the corner so no real complaint”

- , May 2015

Thanks for your positive review in respect of your recent holiday at The Cottage, 13 Clarence Hill, Dartmouth. We thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the parking and do hope that you had an enjoyable stay. Looking forward to welcoming you back to the Dartmouth area again soon. The Team at Coast & Country Cottages Property Owner
May 2015

“Very Good”

- , May 2015

Many thanks for your kind review in respect of your recent stay at The Cottage, 13 Clarence Hill in Dartmouth. We do appreciate your positive comments about the property and our service. Thank you for your loyalty over the past few years and look forward to welcoming you back to Dartmouth soon. Clare Levy Marketing & Sales Manager Property Owner
Oct 2014

“Welcoming house, comfortable beds but really find sofas and chairs in living area uncomfortable and end up using plastic garden chairs !”

Need changing really.

- , Oct 2014
Jun 2014

“Really lovely cottage, with great views over Dartmouth and the esturay towards Kingswear.”

Kitchen very well equipped with the whole house being spotless.

- , Jun 2014

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1x King-size bed (can be split to create two single beds on request)
1x King-size bed with an en suite shower room featuring a shower cubicle, wash-hand basin, heated towel rail and loo
1x Single
Family bathroom on the first floor with bath, separate shower cubicle, w.c., wash-hand basin, heated towel rail and airing cupboard
Kitchen / dining area
Sitting area.
Gas fired central heating
Oven fridge (with ice box), washer dryer, dishwasher and microwave. CD/radio/MP3 player, TV with Freeview and DVD player
WiFi
An annual car parking permit, for one car
Courtyard terrace with table and chairs
Bed linen and towels supplied
Strictly No Smoking

The property

In a picturesque and relatively quiet but narrow street, yet within a few minutes walk of the towns' famous waterfront, boutiques, galleries and restaurants.

Lovely views across the town towards the River Dart and Kingswear from the double bedrooms and terrace. From Clarence Hill the entrance leads into to the middle level of three.

One flight of stairs leads up to two bedrooms on the upper level and another down to the kitchen and sitting room below. Galley style kitchen with gas cooker, fridge (with ice box), washer dryer, slimline dishwasher and microwave.

Large breakfast bar/table with six chairs.

Cosy space with sofa, chairs, bean bag, CD/radio/MP3 player, flat-screen TV with Freeview and DVD player.

Double doors out to rear courtyard terrace. On the first floor (entrance level) is a double room with King-size bed (can be split to create two single beds on request), bedside units, fitted wardrobe with shelving, vanity unit with stool, and double-glazed bay window with chairs and table to take in the view.

On the second floor is a further double room, with King-size bed, oak headboard and matching bedside units, fitted wardrobe with shelving, vanity unit and stool, and double glazed bay window with table and chairs.

Small, stonetiled en suite shower room with shower cubicle, wash-hand basin, heated towel rail and loo with a view!

Also at this level is a single room with pine bed, bedside unit, fitted wardrobe with shelving and vanity unit with stool.

In addition to the en suite (above) is a stone tiled family bathroom on the first floor with bath, separate shower cubicle, w.c., wash-hand basin, heated towel rail and airing cupboard. Very pleasant and colourful courtyard terrace with table and chairs - the perfect setting for a sunny breakfast or evening drink!

An annual parking permit is provided for the nearby Mayors Avenue car park for one car (spaces are subject to availability).

It is possible to load/unload directly outside the cottage but please note that access via Clarence Hill is narrow with a 6' width restriction in place.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

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.

NOTE - No parking at the property - parking permit supplied (car park is approximately 10-15 minute walk from the apartment). Please note that the Mayors Avenue car park is closed for the Regatta Week.

Please note that Clarence Hill is narrow with a 6' width restriction in place.

The house is situated over three floors.

You will need to bring your own tea towels beach towels and oven gloves.

Strictly No Smoking

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Reviews & Ratings

“This was our 2nd visit to the cottage, and we were thoroughly pleased with everything about it.”

“Welcome box complete waste of time, it was insulting, given the cost of the cottage.”

“A fantastic location close to the town centre.”

“The cottage is in a lovely elevated location, overlooking Dartmouth, and it has some wonderful views of the town, harbour, and Kingswear.”

“Bedrooms are comfortable with lovely views.”

“Lovely cottage and views from the bedrooms were fab .”

“The Cottage is really delightful, very clean and the views did not disappoint.”

“We had a lovely stay over Easter.”

“We had a great New Year stay.”

“Fabulous location and views.”

“Our stay at the Cottage was perfect.”

“The cottage was 3 mins from centre of town great views especially from bedroom windows split into 3 levels .”

“Very convenient location.”

“We had a great week in the Cottage for Dartmouth Music Festival.”

“Property was in an excellent location, well appointed and comfortable.”

“A good experience overall.”

“Given the current pandemic we were less than impressed with the cleanliness of the property.”

“The Cottage is a lovely place to spend your time in Dartmouth, it has a great location and from two of the the bedrooms there are views of Dartmouth, although limited views of the river, it is nice to sit looking at the view with a cuppa every morning.”

“The cottage was lovely ,the beds very comfortably,the only negative was that the lounge furniture was not comfortable,but the chairs in the bedrooms got more use.”

“Really loved Dartmouth, the cottage has great views and is centrally located.”

“Convenience of proximity to everything Parking facilities given with booking the cottage made life more relaxed not having to worry about finding parking.”

“I agree with previous comments that the sofas are uncomfortable but this is really due to the fact it is rattan ‘outside’ furniture and I guess owners don’t plan on people longing around on it for long.”

“The living area was far too small for 4 or 5 people.”

“Great location for everything.”

“I think the lounge area needs a rethink on the furniture, in my opinion the chairs & coffee table are too big for the space.”

“Microwave was not working”

“Excellent holiday.”

“Very nice property with great views from both front bedrooms our second stay in last few months and will definitely be returning!”

“Very good property clean and well equipped with great views.”

“We had a really enjoyable time at the cottage, despite the miserable weather.”

“The situation of the cottage was excellent with splendid views across Dartmouth and the river.”

“Lovely base for the family.”

“Wonderful location with amazing views and despite a few niggles we loved it!”

“Old converted pub, with excellent views of the river.”

“The upstairs was of a very good standard but the living area and kitchen let the cottage down, did not encourage you to use this area.”

“Great cottage it had a home from home feeling, ideal position, every thing we needed for a relaxing weekend away with friends.”

“Excellent”

“Excellent”

“Nice cottage with good views from the master bedroom bed!”

“Only lacking of onsite parking let's the cottage down but it was only around the corner so no real complaint”

“Very Good”

“Welcoming house, comfortable beds but really find sofas and chairs in living area uncomfortable and end up using plastic garden chairs !”

“Really lovely cottage, with great views over Dartmouth and the esturay towards Kingswear.”

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About the location

DARTMOUTH