Outstanding retro family home

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8.5Excellent
(19 Ratings)
"Very nice property in a good location. Plenty of room for 6 adults and close to all amenities."
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8.5 / 10.0
Excellent(19 Ratings)

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6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Kessel House is a large, central Dartmouth family townhouse which has been beautifully restored for hosting the perfect holiday for families and couples alike. Modern touches complement the pristine 1920s time-capsule theme. Three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living rooms, a grassy garden and off-street parking. Just a few minutes' walk to Dartmouth's riverside and tree-lined embankment – with its diverse cafés and restaurants, independent shops, and snug, age-old inns.


Accommodation:

The front door of this very traditional-looking town house opens to the first-floor hallway which sets the tone for the property - a modern space with solid wood floors and fun film memorabilia.

Off the main hall is the first of the two living rooms, playfully known as the 'Cocktail Room' (in a Gatsby-esque 1920s style) with two comfortable sofas, an easy chair and a tall cocktail cabinet. It's the perfect spot for evening drinks. There is also a cleverly-hidden TV in one of the cabinets.

The master bedroom on the first floor has a kingsize bed and includes a TV and DVD player. The second bedroom has twin beds.

The first bathroom is just off the first-floor landing - a shower room with heated towel rail.

Upstairs to the second floor where there's the third bedroom featuring a kingsize bed. There's also the family bathroom with a bath and a separate shower cubicle and electric towel rail.

The ground-floor kitchen diner is a light and airy room that looks out over the back garden, with a serving hatch through to the second living room. It's a great social space where the whole family can get together, relax, prepare food and eat together.

The kitchen itself is very well equipped with a dishwasher, fridge-freezer as well as a modern gas range. The combination of old and new runs through the shaker-style design, with wooden worktops playing against the feature butler sink with traditional carved wooden housing.

A small utility cupboard by the back door is where you'll find the washer-dryer. A stable door gives access to the grassy garden and the parking bay.

Through the kitchen is the second living room which continues the light and airy feel with a large serving hatch between the two spaces - furnished with a comfortable leather sofa and armchair, coffee table, TV, and log-effect electric fire.

Outside:

To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden with a large flat lawn area. Outdoor garden furniture makes it the ideal spot for al fresco dining or an evening glass of fizz

Please note that there are a couple of stone steps down from the back door which might pose a fall hazard for small children.

Parking:

There is parking allocated at the rear of the property for one car and an additional limited on-street parking nearby.

Amenities at Outstanding retro family home

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

8.5 / 10.0
Excellent(19 Ratings)
6.0 / 10.0
OK house about 10 mins from the centre. Small parking space, you can park a large car but it is an effort. The main bathroom is very very smelly - so much so that most of our family could not use it - damp and toilet smells. Kitchen needs more utensils. The kitchen was also bare of the usual essentials like salt, pepper, oil and vinegar. Only 2 toilet rolls provided, so bring your own!
8.0 / 10.0
Nice house over 3 levels, with a parking space which is quite tight for a bigger car - not unusual in Dartmouth. House well appointed with most things working well. All bedding is feather, an issue for us but we didn't check so our fault. Overall a nice house as a base, but not the most comfortable place we've stayed in and some fixtures and fittings could do with an upgrade.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice property in a good location. Plenty of room for 6 adults and close to all amenities.
8.0 / 10.0
Lovely property well located but need to be fit to climb the hill each day!
8.0 / 10.0
A really nice property in a fab location. Lots of stairs/steps so not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The property was clean and well equipped...some basic kitchen items such as kitchen roll, salt and pepper, foil, oil would have been useful (most self catering places have these nowadays). There is a lot of space, so it would be suitable for 3 couples easily, which makes it good value. Overall we would recommend this property
6.0 / 10.0
A review based upon a 5 day stay in July
A review based upon a 5 day stay in July
The house could be presented better. There were large weeds growing by the front tiles which I cleared. The attractive hall tiles were dirty and a wash would improve the ambiance. It is well furnished with two lounges both containing some quality sofas and some very expensive ornaments including a cocktail cabinet! A little like a set rather than a homely feel. Beds were comfortable with fresh white sheets. The kitchen has has a good range of pans, glasses cutlery etc.with an excellent stove but there was absolutely no basic provisions. It is usual to have a range of basic essentials such as milk, bread, spices, oils, tea coffee etc. there was no welcome pack which is usual. The house was clean. There is a very small parking area on the very narrow hilly road at the rear of the property. It is very tricky to manoeuvre in and only suits a small car. There is a garden at the rear of property but only an uncut lawn and some furniture. Again it required some maintenance. There is a very unsightly open area by the back door which is dirty and uncovered so potentially dangerous. We had a problem with the water heating and the power but the agents reacted very quickly and got the problems fixed in a day! The property is on three floors so you will be on the stairs a lot. The kitchen living area is on the lower area The lounges are on the middle floor near the front door together with one bedroom and a small bathroom. There is another bathroom and two bedrooms on the top floor. The property does provide good accommodation but could be improved
10.0 / 10.0
Spacious, Stylish and Comfortable
Spacious, Stylish and Comfortable
Kessel House is well positioned for the town with the benefit of parking. Any regular visitor to Dartmouth will know just how important having your own parking spot is. Stylish and comfortable the house had everything we could possibly need during our stay. Fresh and clean decor, a well equipped kitchen and lots of different places to sit and relax meant there was space for everyone. Kessel House achieves a grest balance of being both stylish and interesting and homely and comfortable. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
8.0 / 10.0
Very easy to reach town. Great to have a parking space. Quirky furnishings .
Very easy to reach town. Great to have a parking space. Quirky furnishings .
Had a good week at Kessel house. The beds were clean and comfortable, good bathrooms, comfortable sitting rooms with great tv. Had all the kitchen implements and equipment that we needed. Well furnished everywhere. Perhaps the kitchen draining boards need some attention. But apart from that happy with everything. Thank you.

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Outstanding retro family home. 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 Outstanding retro family home pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Outstanding retro family home?

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


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