Kingswear Holiday Cottages

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Jennifer - Verified booking

  We went to dartmouth on Monday 25 th September we arrived about half 12 in the ...

  We went to dartmouth on Monday 25 th September we arrived about half 12 in the afternoon we got the key to the cottage of coast and country cottages I asked about parking and they said it doesn't provide parking you we would have to take the car down to the car park that is 5 pound a day and get a bus back up it does not say anything about this in description on the sykes website site it says there is put side parking provided for the next 5 days thats what we had to do and we had a 2 year old aswel we got into the cottage and and the stairs in the cottages are like death trap epically with a 2 year he nearly fell down them as he was coming out the living room as the corner of the stairs was right there as you come out very dangerous when you have a child who doesn't under stand we rang the coast and contry cottages to see if they can provide a stair gate as there wasnt one in the cottage they come that day with a brand new one we had to fit it are selves with no screw driver because there wasn't one in the cottage the TV down stairs doesn't work because there is no signal both TV remotes don't work for the TVs they work when they felt like we even changes the battery's on them there was a dvd player that worked but didn't have a remote with blinds where very dirty in the kitchen and the lighting in the dinning room was very dull bed was comfy in the main room but had a tiny TV on the wall next to bed silly place to put it and we had to but are little boy stairs in the bed with us I couldn't sleep the hole five days I was there in case he got out and fell down the stairs I wouldn't recommend it to older people as there is a lot a lot of steps leading up to the cottage it does say this on the sykes website tho that didn't really bother us but to be honest we didn't really enjoy are stay there I couldn't wait to come home on Saturday we gave the key in on sat at 10 and I spoke to girls and just said inwant really happy about the stairs in the cottages and parking and she was very rude and said what else do you want me to do I have have helped you with the stairs what is thr problem I didn't really like her attitude to be honest we told her that we had to screw the stairs gate I she was like to you did what why have you done that with a raised voice I said what else did you want us to do she said I never give you that gate I gave you a screw in one I explained that she never and she said again I did they she said I have helped you enough I said have you been In the house she said yes I said you no wjat the stairs is like then and she said she's had a lot of family's stay with no complaints and said yes probably with old children she didn't answer I then said am going then my husband went in to show her the video he took of the stairs she put her hand up and said she didn't want to no buy he showed her it and she then sorry I realise now why you screw it in and mu husband said her have you been I the house and said no and she said yes she had been in it to me just pure lies I will not book a cottage there gain if it with coast country cottages because they where just rude to us apart from that dartmouth is a beautiful place and would go back just not with that company

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• Tricia - Verified booking

  We spent two weeks in this lovely cottage in the centre of Dartmouth.

  Having read a negative review just before leaving we were pleasantly surprised. The best thing about the house is definitely the view from the top floor and we spent time just sitting with a cuppa (and occassionally a take-away cream tea) looking out at the comings and goings in the harbour below. For us the house was wonderfully well-equipped. Especially the kitchen. We like tea and usually take our own teapot but the house has one! And a water jug! Half way through our two weeks the agent contacted us and offered us a clean and fresh sheets and towels. They are local so you can easily contact them about any issues you may have - we didn't need to. It was good to have a parking permit for the carpark which is only a short walk from the house and there is space in the road to drop off on arrival and as you leave. Although the house is central to the town it is not overly noisy. The shops have everything you need and many luxuries you don't! We chose to look round the town in the mornings and late afternoons when it was quieter. Fish and chips, fudge, ice cream and cream teas abound as well as lots of pubs and eateries to chose from. There are lots of things to do locally; use the ferry to Kingswear, take a boat trip down the river , walk to Agatha Christie's summer home, visit the castle, take the steam train to Paignton and look round the Royal Naval College. There are also beaches where you can swim and a multitude of water sports. The house is on four floors. The living room is comfortable and has a TV which even technophobes like ourselves can work! The beds are comfortable and two bathrooms mean you can space out a little. The dining table in the kitchen sits 6 and as said earlier the kitchen is well equipped with storage space for our own provisions. The washer dryer was great as was the dishwasher. Two small issues: the stairs between the four floors are quite steep and the water pressure was not great. One small improvement I would make would be a little table in the room with the view for a table to put your cream tea on!

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• Lisa - Verified booking

  Aeolus house is well situated in Dartmouth and the view from the top floor is wonderful and really makes up for the lack of facilities, old and tired furnishings and kitchen equipment, stained carpets and marked walls!

  A clothes airer that collapses when full of clothes, no room in the kitchen cupboards for food as they're full of unnecessary items. The house was tidy but not clean! Dirty pans in the cupboard, food crumbs inside the fridge and stuck to the side. The stairs are quite narrow and steep, something to consider when booking as it's over 4 floors, It became very tiresome to prepare for the day! The top floor bedroom with the king size bed was lovely, although the ceiling slopes away and makes it difficult to get in and out of the bed without twisting your back! The view from the landing at the top is absolutely spectacular, most evenings spent with a cup of tea watching the ferry going back and forth, great viewpoint of Dartmouth! Take ear plugs the seagulls are really really loud from very early on. We were lucky with great weather and made the most of the local areas, Paignton via steam train a must, paddle board off Strete beach lots of fun, Totnes a lovely town with amazing pasties and boat hire on the river Dart. If you love seafood especially fish and chips..... Rockfish is well worth booking a table, absolutely delicious, very well catered for kids too with a wonderful pack of goodies and lovely friendly staff! The Dartmouth arms is good for a pint in a plastic cup that you can take out to sit by the river but don't waste your money on the food it was grim and expensive! There is a lovely large play area at coronation park for kids, tennis court, playing field and a fab cafe. We had a wonderful time in Dartmouth and will definitely return but not to this property!

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• Ann - Verified booking

  Stayed at Lake Victoria Cottage at the beginning of December, and the town was lovely and quiet ~ the calm before the Christmas period!

  The cottage is sited in the centre of Dartmouth with a 2 minute flat walk to the shops etc. It is a cosy cottage ie small, and suitable for two adults. Please note there are no views! The kitchen was well equipped, though an oven glove would have been useful! The stairs are steep and semi-spiral and so anyone with mobility issues would possibly find them an issue. The yale lock catch did not always work (this has been mentioned before by others). The sofa, again as others have reported, is so uncomfortable! Is it a sofa bed? It really does need to be changed. Having stayed in Dartmouth many times over the years, a folder with equipment instructions ie how to use washing machine, oven etc has been found to be really useful. If it was available, we couldn't find it. It was lovely to see two welcome packs ~ one of teas & coffee; and one with cleaning materials. The cottage came with a parking permit for the town car park and as it was December, finding a parking space wasn't an issue.

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• Jason - Verified booking

  The property was first class!

  The photos on the website do not do the property justice! For one all of the rooms are so spacious and easily could accomodate 8 persons. Great to have to have two bathrooms one with a bath and both with showers in. The living area is big and spacious and fitted the 6 of us and the dog with ease! Dining area and kitchen is also very spacious with all the utensils you need for cooking and dining. Fantastic decking area also which we used in the sun in October...... very warm abd nice to relax with a glass of wine. Also great for the dog as very enclosed and no chance of escaping. Location was good for me as I walked the dog into Dartmouth every morning - just over 1 mile downhill and obviously uphill coming back but for the non walkers you can park the car on the side of the road by Dartmouth castle to walk in. Very peaceful location and all you can hear is the birds in the morning - perfect. Will definitely be back and thank you so much.

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