School Steps - Darmouth - Views of Estuary

Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior
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7.6Good
(16 Ratings)
"We loved this property. It is full of character and has a fantastic view at all times of day and indeed night! The choice of paintings and artifacts is interesting. I would hate to see this propert..."
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7.6 / 10.0
Good(16 Ratings)

Cottage in Dartmouth

5 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

Summary:

With stunning views from the living room and private garden as well as private on-site parking, 6 & 7 School Steps has all the key elements for a fabulous holiday in Dartmouth year-round. You're a short walk from the River Dart and the historic town centre. Take in the coastal air on the private terrace with both open-air and covered areas and a stone pizza oven. This reverse-level holiday home suits families or couples looking to enjoy this beautiful riverside town or the wider South Hams.

Accommodation:

The front door opens from the parking area to a small landing with stairs down into the open-plan living area. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric oven and gas hob as well as a dishwasher, fridge, and microwave. At the rear of the kitchen is a utility room with a washing machine, tumble dryer, and freezer, as well as stairs down to the bedrooms, bathroom and garden.

In dining area comfortably seats six, while the living area includes a log burner, sofas, TV and additional window seating to take advantage of the unspoilt views out towards the mouth of the river and towards Kingswear.

Stairs from the kitchen take you down to the ground-floor hallway with access to the garden. Here, you'll find the family bathroom with a bath and overhead shower. The master bedroom overlooking the garden has a double bed and built-in space for clothes.

The single bedroom is accessed both from the master bedroom and the second staircase in the living area. The third bedroom at the front has excellent views from its dual-aspect windows.

There's central heating throughout, as well as a wood-burning stove (guests need to supply their own logs)


Outside:

There is a built-in BBQ and garden furniture, as well as a small grassy lawn that truly makes the most of the views. The garden is beautifully presented with mature shrubs and climbing plants and is the perfect spot to relax and watch boats come and go.

Please note - The Garden Veranda has now been removed and new pictures will be updated shortly.


Parking:

At the front of the property is a parking bay for one small to medium size car.


Nearby:

It is possible to get to the town centre via School Steps or via Crowthers Hill, It's about a 5-minute walk down (but a bit longer on the way back up) In Dartmouth you will find a selection of shops and restaurants as well as pubs, cafes and galleries. On the embankment, you will find ferries to Kingswear, or a longer walk will take you to the South West Coast Path, which runs out the mouth of the river past Dartmouth Castle. Blackpool Sands is the closest beach, a 5-minute drive away in the village of Stoke Fleming.

Amenities at School Steps - Darmouth - Views of Estuary

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

7.6 / 10.0
Good(16 Ratings)
8.0 / 10.0
The view from the cottage’s windows out over Dartmouth is superb. Its location in the heart of the town is also excellent. Having said that, warning should be given that the access road is extremely steep and only suitable for very small cars. Facilities are good but the property needs TLC - it feels like it’s being run into the ground. The garden is going wild with vines growing across the path etc. Window frames are in poor condition - they look rotten from outside. The bath is plastic and super flimsy - plus an edging tile was missing, leaving an unsightly hole. The whole place has charm but could be made so much nicer.
8.0 / 10.0
I enjoyed two short stays at School Steps this winter - great for a get away for a few days. It's a quaint and homely little place in a super location with views over the River Dart. The upstairs rooms look as if they have been recently refurbished; downstairs could probabky do with a bit of a spruce-up.
8.0 / 10.0
Please correct the Guest Manual regarding the heating system, we spent far too long trying to work out how to get hot water! There was no outside light, making it tricky to negotiate the key safe and the padlock for the parking space when we arrived at 5pm on the first day. Otherwise we loved the charm and character of the property, the views are amazing. It is in a peaceful spot but very handy for the town centre.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved this property. It is full of character and has a fantastic view at all times of day and indeed night! The choice of paintings and artifacts is interesting. I would hate to see this property "blandified" but some tlc wouldn't go amiss. It is really close to town and the coast path. Dartmouth can get very busy during the day but School Steps provided a haven.
4.0 / 10.0
We arrived and instantly wanted to leave; and indeed did so the next day. Whilst the main living & kitchen areas were passably clean, our complaints were for the following: the entire place smelt damp and musty; the downstairs floor was very dirty in places; the bathroom lino was a disgrace, with mould spores all over it; two pillows were old, brown and stained, & none of them had protectors; the outdoor patio & barbecue area were filthy; the outdoor furniture hadn’t been cleaned. Overall the place was very shabby, with peeling window frames, tatty & faded furniture & old, dusty knick-knacks adorning the shelves. However, both the owner & Dart Valley Cottages dealt fairly & professionally with us after we complained.
6.0 / 10.0
The location is perfect and the view across the river is lovely, either from the living room or the nice little garden. Having stayed here in the past though, the property itself is well overdue some fresh decor and furniture to make it a more comfortable place to spend time in when not exploring the local area.
8.0 / 10.0
Great view and great location
Great view and great location
School steps is located above town with views out over River Dart, which is the highlight of the property. Great location close to town however it is all uphill or up steps so worth noting. Parking is outside but really tight for a family car. It has an outside area also which is great but some attention needs to be spent on this, a power wash of the patio and mow of the lawn would be good. Overall we enjoyed our stay however if it’s modern you are after this is not for you, definitely more olde worlde decor but great space and views. Stairs inside are also quite steep but all the workouts going up the steps mean more cream teas!!
6.0 / 10.0
Great Views
Great Views
The position of the property is on a steep hill and steep staircases inside the property. This is our second visit and therefore we were aware of this. The property is clean and comfortable but in need of some TLC .eg new bedding and fridge , both in poor condition and could be easily improved. But love the views and character of the old place .

FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at School Steps - Darmouth - Views of Estuary. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is School Steps - Darmouth - Views of Estuary pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at School Steps - Darmouth - Views of Estuary?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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