Bight Boathouse

Description

This fabulous family residence with premier riverbank position is just a short stroll to restaurants, cafes and bars of Dartmouth in South Devon. Arranged over three floors with four large bedrooms, one with en-suite and each with river views. Two rooms come with access to the top floor balcony overlooking the river. On the middle level an open plan room with a comfortable sitting area with a large 55″ TV, pool table and dining area. There is a separate kitchen well equipped to cater for large parties with another dining area. A snug room is fully equipped with lots of games and TV with Wii Sports. On the lower ground floor, the swimming pool and poolside gym with table tennis can be added at an additional cost per week. The property has two parking bays. Bight Boathouse is a fabulous choice to share with friends and families at any time of year.

Property Details

Perched above the banks of the River Dart and just a short stroll from the centre of Dartmouth, this landmark building part of the historic Bight Boatyard occupies one of the most desirable riverside positions. Boasting fabulous river views in either direction and across to the pretty village of Kingswear, this spacious property boasts its own private gym and indoor swimming pool and is a firm favourite for larger groups and holidays with family and friends. A flight of steps lead down to the entrance and first-floor landing where you will find 4 large bedrooms each boasting fabulous views. The front two rooms enjoy access to the upper balcony, one with a lavish en-suite bathroom. A family bathroom serves the other bedrooms and a spiral staircase leads down to the middle floor and main living area with wall to ceiling windows and doors that span the width of the room and lead onto the balcony to the front. A great family room with dining table, pool table and comfortable seating area. A separate snug is equipped with a whole host of different games including a roulette wheel and blackjack tables for casino nights in! A spacious kitchen is equipped to cater for large parties and is furnished with a dining table for morning breakfasts and lunches on the go! On the lower ground floor, you will find even more to keep the family occupied on rainy days including arcade games and a separate swimming pool with poolside gym, sauna and a table tennis room, all available at an additional cost per week. The two upper levels come with terraces and balconies equipped with patio furniture for alfresco dining and relaxing outside, where you can simply kick back and relax in the best spot along the riverbank and watch the comings and goings of the river traffic. Meander into town and soak up the café culture, your choice of restaurants range from fine dining to award-winning fish and chips best enjoyed on the promenade overlooking the river! Take time to enjoy the art galleries, boutiques and the history of this beautiful town, and an evening walk along the riverbank will take you to Dartmouth castle. For days out on the beach, head along the coast to Blackpool Sands, a beautiful sheltered bay with a great beach café and watersports tuition and hire. A round of golf can be enjoyed at Dartmouth Golf and Country Club and for family days a trip to Woodlands will keep little ones entertained. With so much to do at this fabulous riverside holiday home, with the town right on your doorstep, a holiday at Bight Boathouse is one for sharing with family and friends!

Features

Close to coast

Dishwasher

Fishing

Games Room

Garden

Linen and Towels

Near River/Estuary

Off road parking

Pet Friendly

Sauna

Swimming Pool

TV

Washing machine

WiFi

Location

Area Details

Dartmouth

Situated on the banks of the picturesque River Dart, Dartmouth is a beautiful harbour town in South Devon, a perfect destination for all year round short breaks and holidays. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Dartmouth provides stunning countryside surroundings with the coast within very close proximity making this area one of the most popular for visitors to Devon. The beautiful estuary and the coast are home to many watersports such as sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding or why not try surfing at one of the nearby surf schools. Relax on the sandy Blue Flag awarded Blackpool Sands Beach, one of the most popular family beaches in the area or if feeling more energetic use the beach as a base for a walk as the beach is directly on the South West Coast Path.

Visit Dartmouth Castle, superbly located in the mouth of the estuary with wonderful views from the top tower and has been guarding the area since 1388. Explore Greenway, the holiday home of Agatha Christie now run by the National Trust. Nearby Woodlands theme park boasts the largest watercoasters in Devon, a farm with all the family favourites including meerkats, all set within beautiful grounds of 100 acres. Take a trip on one of the many ferries and head out for a day to explore nearby Salcombe, Torquay or Totnes or stay on land and explore the English Riviera on the Dartmouth Steam Railway.

We have a large range of Dartmouth self-catering cottages from romantic getaways for two through to cottages sleeping large families or groups. This is an excellent area for a family holiday and we have a huge choice of Dartmouth holiday cottages for families including cottages with sea views, with swimming pools, hot tubs and pet-friendly