Description

Driftwood in Dartmouth

Driftwood is a luxury, tastefully furnished, contemporary property in Dartmouth, South Devon enjoying magnificent views of the estuary and out to sea.  Bi-fold doors from the modern kitchen diner open onto a wide balcony furnished with table and chairs, a perfect place for a leisurely lunch or evening sundowner. The balcony adjoins the dual aspect sitting room where it's difficult not to be mesmerised by the views, but those who can tear themselves away will find that the lounge is comprehensively equipped with TV, Blu Ray player with surround sound and WiFi.  Driftwood has a huge master bedroom with luxury en suite and patio doors that open onto a lower decked balcony running the width of the house. There are three further comfortable bedrooms, a garden and parking. Dartmouth has much to offer the visitor, with a quayside that enables you to enjoy the spectacle and atmosphere of this busy boating Mecca with its proud naval traditions. Medieval buildings cluster around the quayside and provide a wide selection of restaurants, cafes, inns, boutique and curiosity shops.  The beaches of the beautiful South Hams are a short drive away as is the English Riviera and Dartmoor National Park.  Driftwood is a perfect, welcoming base from which to explore this beautiful part of Devon, summer or winter.

Accommodation:

Front door to hallway.  Cloakroom off hallway with hand basin and WC. Dual aspect sitting room with spectacular views, furnished with two sofas, flat-screen TV, DVD and Blu-Ray with a separate viewing and seating area furnished with a leather sofa and twin armchairs.  Doors from lounge and kitchen to balcony furnished with table and chairs. Modern kitchen diner with granite worktops and oak cabinets, integrated appliances including fridge and freezer, range cooker, dishwasher, washing machine (tumble dryer in the garage) and microwave. Dining area with oak table and 8 leather upholstered chairs. Double bedroom with 4ft 6in double bed. Stairs down to the lower floor. Master bedroom with 5ft double bed, walk-in wardrobe and en-suite with bath, separate shower cubicle, hand basin WC and heated towel rail. Patio doors from this bedroom open onto the lower terrace. Twin bedroom with two 3ft single beds and further bunk bedroom with two 3ft bunk beds. Family bathroom with bath, shower over, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.

Outside:

Upper balcony providing great views with table and chairs. Lower decked balcony overlooking the sloping garden equipped with dining table and chairs. Lower terrace equipped with barbecue, table and chairs.

Parking:

For up to 2 small cars on driveway.  Additional road parking. Garage available for small boat trailer storage.

• Included: Bed linen and towels, WiFi, travel cot, high chair, electricity and central heating (gas).
• Telephone: No telephone. Mobile reception is good.
• Local Facilities: Dartmouth Golf and Country Club with leisure facilities 4 miles. Beaches at Blackpool Sands 3 miles and Torcross 5 miles. Other south coast beaches easily accessible by car. Plenty of pubs and restaurants in Dartmouth as well as cinema, theatre, supermarkets, shops, banks and Post Office.
• Please Note: For those who suffer from allergies, the owner's dog occasionally visits the property.

Features

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