2 York House

Description

2 York House is a beautiful second-floor apartment in a Grade II listed property resting in the centre of Dartmouth, Devon. Hosting three bedrooms, including a king-size, a twin with 2’6″ beds (zip/link can be king-size on request), and a twin, along with a bathroom and a cloakroom, this property can sleep up to six guests. There is also a kitchen with a breakfast bar and a living room/diner with a gas fire. Outside there is a balcony leading from the living area with seating, and a parking permit is provided for the Town Car Park. 2 York House is a wonderfully central base from which to enjoy the wonders of Dartmouth.

Property Details

Set in a beautiful Tudor-style Grade II listed building is this second-floor apartment, 2 York House, located in the centre of Dartmouth. Enjoying stunning views of the harbour and River Dart, 2 York House is a perfect pick for a group or family of six seeking to be at the heart of the action in this popular riverside town, within walking distance of all the local attractions, it's a remarkable spot to enjoy a break in Devon. Climb the 42 steps up the communal staircase to reach your second-floor abode and enter into the light and airy living room/diner where you'll spend your time relaxing when not out exploring; find a snug spot around the fire on one of the armchairs or the sofa and peer out of the dual aspect windows to marvel at the views of the pretty 'boat float' harbour and river. Watch a film on the TV with a DVD player, or sit out on the small balcony in good weather to watch the world go by, soaking up the lively atmosphere of Dartmouth. Admire the period feature fireplace in here and sit at the dining table to tuck into a home-cooked meal prepared in the kitchen, making use of some locally bought ingredients. Discover a lovely kitchen holding all you need for a self-catered stay, with a gas hob and electric oven, along with a washing machine in here too, you can perch at the breakfast bar with a refreshing drink while your dish simmers on the hob. Retire each day to one of three attractive bedrooms, each presenting storage space for your belongings and pretty decor, you can choose from the king-size bedroom, a twin bedroom, or a third bedroom containing two 2'6" single beds or a king-size bed, depending on your group needs it can be changed thanks to zip/link features. Feel refreshed after a shower in the bathroom, home to a bath with overhead shower, basin and WC, so you can choose how best to prepare for your day, with a separate cloakroom too. Explore the wonders of Dartmouth on foot, heading through the cobbled street, packed with buildings home to local businesses with restaurants, bars and pubs around every corner, you'll want to dine out every night, with some serving freshly caught local seafood too. Browse the scattering of art galleries around the town full of local artists' work and offering perfect souvenirs to bring home with you to remember your awesome holiday! Make a trip to the amazing and imposing Dartmouth Castle, sitting proudly at the entrance to the Dart Esturary for 600 years, you can climb to the top of the battlement for far-reaching views over the town and visit see the various cannons and guns used to guard it. Pop over to Kingswear on a ferry where you can find Kingswear Castle, before venturing further out along the coast to the National Trust's Coleton Fishacre House, a 1920s Art Deco country retreat with RHS gardens and beautiful sea views. From Dartmouth you can discover a wonderful beach day less than five miles away at Blackpool Sands, a Blue Flag awarded shingle beach in a lovely sheltered bay, with safe swimming waters and plenty of opportunities for watersports too, it's a delightful day by the sea. Within reach of Woodlands Family Theme Park and Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, 2 York House presents a wonderful base for a Devon adventure to Dartmouth.

Features

Close to coast

Dishwasher

Fishing

Linen and Towels

Near a Pub

Near River/Estuary

Off road parking

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