River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families
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9.7Outstanding
(90 Ratings)
Immaculate property with excellent accommodation, well-equipped kitchen, stunning views, and superb location near restaurants and shops. Owners are responsive and helpful. Ideal for a holiday in Dartmouth.
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6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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The Bolthole is a beautifully presented 4 storey double fronted period property within Dartmouth’s centre, having 3 double bedrooms, 2 large bathrooms and outside balconies offering spectacular views of Kingswear, Dartmouth Estuary and out to sea. The property is situated in a level position close to Dartmouth's town and amenities, comfortable lounge and a well equipped kitchen. Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is achievable throughout the building.
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
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Top rated by guests
9.7Outstanding
(90 Ratings)
Immaculate property with excellent accommodation, well-equipped kitchen, stunning views, and superb location near restaurants and shops. Owners are responsive and helpful. Ideal for a holiday in Dartmouth.
From real guest reviews summarized by AIDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
Immaculate property with excellent accommodation, well-equipped kitchen, stunning views, and superb location near restaurants and shops. Owners are responsive and helpful. Ideal for a holiday in Dartmouth.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely cottage , great location
10.0 / 10.0
Paul was a great host and gave us detailed information and instructions for our stay. The property was small but perfectly formed with wonderful views from the top floor. We managed to find 2 parking spaces in the street parking outside the property but I imagine this would be challenging in peak periods. The property was excellently situated and this was a huge advantage. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend to others.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely house. Fantastic views. Friendly host and housekeeper. Very convenient centre of town position.
10.0 / 10.0
The property was clean and well-appointed. There were a few glitches, which were probably my fault. The owner is very approachable and helpful. We were a little surprised there were no towels. But maybe that's a British thing. He made accommodations for that. Very pleasant experience
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location for enjoying everything Dartmouth has to offer. We found car parking spaces close to the property each evening, and we left the car up in the park and ride car park during the day, so no issues there. We're a family of 5, with two older teenagers and a 4 year old, so we used a blow up single mattress in our room (top floor) for the youngster and the teenagers had the other 2 rooms. Couldn't fault it overall.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property with a super view of the river from the top floor bedroom, well kept, clean & tidy. The host was on hand to answer any questions we may have had ( we didn't ). No problems to recommend and wouldn't hesitate to book again.
10.0 / 10.0
OVER ALL WE HAD A LOVELY STAY. THE VIEWS AND THE BALCONY IN PARTICULAR WERE REALLY STUNNING IN TOP FLOOR.
10.0 / 10.0
My friends and I had the best weekend staying at the property - the location is perfect for being able to pop in to town and back during the day, rather than having to plan full trips up and down the dartmouth hills! The bathrooms were modern and clean, and the views from the master bedroom were fabulous. The seating area in the master was also a plus. Being a group of friends it also was useful having the two guest bedrooms feeling 'equal', rather than one pair feeling like they were short changed. Having 2 bathrooms also super useful. A few things to note - the stairs are steep with it being a townhouse, you do need to bring your own towels (although Paul & Karen kindly lent us a couple of theirs for the members of the group that forgot) and you do need to sort out the rubbish during your stay (due to council bin collection times). None of this took away from our experience at all but just something to note. Communication with Paul and Karen was great and they couldn't have been more helpful. Would definitely come back, can't wait to wake up with a coffee on the balcony again soon!
10.0 / 10.0
Central to town, all restaurants nearby - ideal family property if attending the Naval college.Clean comfortable, three double beds on different floors. Top floor with impressive view.It is quirky, especially the handholds to access each floor. Eclectic mix of ornaments I loved the fireplace fish. Would recommend without hesitation- Thanks again
10.0 / 10.0
House is in great position for getting into town and very well kept. Parking was not easy once in main car park we tried not to move it.House big enough for 4 people.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful modern conversion of an old 4 story cottage. A real ‘bolt hole with gorgeous views, well equipped kitchen, comfy beds and bathrooms and an amazingly responsive host. We were in Dartmouth to see our son at the naval college and he was super grateful for somewhere to relax for a few hours of overnight leave. Parking was a slight challenge because so many families were in town but we were lucky enough to get overnight parking on the road both nights.
Thank you Paul for looking after us from afar!
10.0 / 10.0
Great property ideally situated for walking into town. Great attentive hosts. Top marks.
10.0 / 10.0
The property is newly renovated and nicely decorated. The views from the top floor are magnificient. It was very conveneint to have food and cafes at your doorstop or short walk away in town. We reqlly enjoyed the BOLTHOLE.
10.0 / 10.0
Property was perfect for what we needed. Amazing view from the top bedroom. Felt very lucky to find such a lovely place last minute. Really clean and well equipped. Comfortable beds.
Excellent communication with the owners.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect for family of five. Maximise the views and time in the centre of Dartmouth
10.0 / 10.0
Booked The Bolthole because of its convenient location for a BRNC Families Weekend. Property was immaculate loved the decor and very comfortable for our party of 6 .Plenty of hot water and comfortable beds. Ideal location for eating out and walks along the quay and literally a 10 min car ride to BRNC or a 20 min walk. Parking was fine too although one vehicle left in long
stay. Wouldn’t advise catering yourself as kitchen not really big enough for all to sit comfortably to eat a dinner but ok for breakfast and drinks but a stones throw from excellent restaurants.
Stairs are steep but just take care. excellent communication from the owner .Maybe be back in December 😍
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent accommodation and excellent location
10.0 / 10.0
We had a lovely short break at the Bolthole, which was perfectly positioned in the centre of Dartmouth, with restaurants, bars, and shops all within walking distance. The property was quirky and cosy with lovely views of the river Dart from the top floor. The kitchen was very well equipped with modern appliances should you decide to eat in. We would definitely go back there.
10.0 / 10.0
The property has everything you require for you stay. The views from the top floor bed are amazing.
A quick phone call Paul and Karen, the hosts were available at if anything went wrong or assistance required with anything.
Would definitely stay there again.
8.0 / 10.0
This is a charming property, with stunning views and perfectly located to get to everything in town. We had a wonderful time visiting Dartmouth and staying here.
We did have 2 surprises. As we were boarding our plane from the US to England we received an email telling us that we needed towels because the property does not provide them. The email also informed us that we were responsible for taking our trash with us when we left. Fortunately, we had family in town who provided towels for us and helped us take away the trash.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent property, in a great town centre location. We will be back.
8.0 / 10.0
The property has many pros and a few cons..
Pros
- It ideally located close to Dartmouth Harbour and the town centre.
- Close proximity to shops and restaurants.
- The house is immaculately clean and modern.
- The kitchen is well-equipped with high-quality appliances and crockery.
- The bathrooms are very clean.
- The top-floor bedroom has superb views of Dartmouth Harbour.
- The owners are very helpful and quick to respond to queries.
Cons
-The rooms are small and we kept bumping into furniture.
- The stairs are very steep. My father-in-law had the downstairs bedroom and he struggled going up and down the stairs every day.
-The top-floor bedroom has a low-pitched roof. I am 5ft 2 inches and my husband is 5ft 6 inches and we both kept banging our heads on the ceiling, when getting in and out of bed.
- You are required to clear all rubbish from the property. Dartmouth Harbour has black bins which we put our rubbish in.
On the whole it is a clean, modern smart property with beautiful views of the harbour and helpful owners.
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely property, living accommodation is spacious enough for 4 adults, ample space in bedrooms and lovely sea views. Conveniently situated within easy walking distance to amenities. We pre booked parking at Sainsbury’s a 30 minute walk away (down a very steep hill) but there are regular buses into Dartmouth town centre from outside Sainsbury’s. There are a couple of car parks in the town but do your research on overnight parking etc beforehand. Paul was very accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. Regular contact to ensure an enjoyable stay. Cannot fault at all, we had a lovely few days at The Bolthole.
10.0 / 10.0
Was comfy fun and beautiful
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect little place for the three of us. Husband and 12 year old. We had the top floor which was lovely. Agree the steps are steep and you do need to mind your head once at the top but we were ok and he’s 6 ft 2. We slept with the doors open. On one side of the room there are two comfy chairs where you can watch the lovely views of Kingswear and the various boats going up and down the Dart. 12 year old had the first floor bed and was very happy. The beds were comfortable. We only used the first floor shower room and the water is a great pressure. The kitchen well apportioned, overall really pleased with the stay. Location perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
The property was clean, well presented and had everything we needed. Communication with the owner was prompt, considerate and really helpful. The house is clearly well maintained and has the feel of somewhere in which the owner feels real pride. It is genuinely a home from home. The arrangement of rooms worked really well. The property is close to the center of Dartmouth and though there is no long term parking outside the property it really wasn't a problem. We would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Great weekend all round. Property located really close to all the local amenities. Perfect for the 3 couples. Finished to a high standard with everything you might need for a holiday in Dartmouth. Good communication by the owner.
10.0 / 10.0
It was clean warm and safe - close to all the shops and restaurants- highly recommended
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful property including all the bits you might need in the kitchen too which was helpful.
Not great for tiny kids i imagine as the stairs are incredibly steep. We had a lot of banged heads on the sloped ceilings on the top floor so you have to be careful but i imagine that's the same for all the properties in the area.
The basement room is lovely - it's not like a normal 'basement'. It's not stuffy or cold or unpleasant, it's lovely and cosy with it's own en-suite bathroom.
The house is absolutely lovely - the only thing i would say to plan for is the shared space. The bedrooms are all a great size. The kitchen and living room though are very small so not very sociable. There were 5 (3 adults and 2 kids) and we could just about sit round the table for dinner but it's not comfortable for sitting for any length of time so we brought some cushions upstairs to the top floor and recreated a little living room up there. The views are much better anyway. The views from the top floor balcony are phenomenal and we were lucky enough to see a couple of chinooks fly by during our stay too! Would definitely return!
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic position for all of Dartmouth's amenities.
10.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay! Great service during booking process.
10.0 / 10.0
Good communication prior to holiday, beautiful 3 doubled bedroomed property with amazing views from the top floor. Brilliant location, couple of minutes from the river dart right in the centre if Dartmouth.
10.0 / 10.0
We organised a quick trip to Dartmouth where we keep our boat. Paul and Karen were extremely helpful and the property was lovely in a great location with a great view of the river from the top floor
10.0 / 10.0
This beautiful property is located within very close walking distance to Dartmouth Town Centre.
Waking up to the views from the top floor bedroom balconies made our visit a truly memorable one.
Plenty of shops/cafes/restaurants/bars within easy walking distance (be sure to book ahead during the busy summer months to ensure a table for dinner).
There is a Co-op within a five minute walk and a large Sainsburys and Lidl within a ten minute drive.
We dropped our luggage off using the one hour parking opposite the property and then parked at a private location just outside the town using the ‘YourParkingSpace’ app. with a one off payment which meant we didn’t have to worry about our car or car park fees during our stay. There is so much to see and do right on the doorstep, using the foot/car ferry and steam trains that we didn’t need the car all week.
The walk up to the castle is beautiful and if you are fairly fit you should push on to Sugary Cove for a dip in the sparkling clear water there. The Devon pasties and Sausage Rolls from the castle cafe are absolutely delicious!
The house is decorated to a very high standard with beautiful nautical touches. Really well equipped kitchen with quality modern appliances. Comfy beds. Large walk in shower on the first floor.
Very clean throughout.
The hosts were easily contactable and replied very quickly with any extra information we needed.
I would highly recommend a glass of bubbly sipped from the upstairs balcony at sunset, watching the river traffic make its way up and down the Dart.
We will definitely be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay and amazing view down the river.
10.0 / 10.0
After losing my passport just before we were due to travel to south of France for our family holiday, I managed to book this beautiful home in the town centre of Dartmouth for our revised holiday. We’ve never been to Dartmouth before and was struck by the beauty of what was before us as we boarded the ferry to Dartmouth town. The home, aptly named The Bolthole had all the quirks of the nautical surroundings. Very well presented and perfect size for our family of 3. The views from the terraces in the loft room were stunning and the hosts were very clear with instructions. We enjoyed every minute of our stay in such a central location with so much to do. I would say if you are looking to stay in Dartmouth plan ahead of going where to eat in the evenings. Would we stay again? In a heartbeat, we are already making plans to go back and we just got home today! Thank you for the last minute booking and your lovely home! Xx
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous property, perfect location and stunning views. We had a very enjoyable stay at the Bolthole and will be sure to return.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything from initial booking, making changes to settling in on arrival and departure was all an easy process. Nothing was too much trouble for the property owners who were extremely accommodating throughout our stay! We enjoyed it thoroughly and would definitely stay here again in this beautifully presented property Thank you
10.0 / 10.0
A fabulous double fronted property in central dartmouth with the most amazing view of the harbour from the rear master bedroom balcony. The house was smaller than we expected in the living areas but perfectly formed, so as a family of 5 it was snug but no problem for a short stay. it evened out with the brilliant location.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location. We had free parking right next to the property due to the winter parking rules. Lovely house a short walk from all that Dartmouth has to offer. Quite a lot of stairs but not an issue for us. Lovely views from the top bedroom and balconies. First time in Dartmouth and loved it.
FAQs
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.
