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River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Dartmouth
  • Visit Dartmouth
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Royal Naval College
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Blackpool Sands
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Basement Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Top Floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Basement ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families

The Bolthole is a beautifully presented 4 storey double fronted period property within Dartmouth’s centre, having 3 double bedrooms, 2 large bathrooms and outside balconies offering spectacular views of Kingswear, Dartmouth Estuary and out to sea. The property is situated in a level position close to Dartmouth's town and amenities, comfortable lounge and a well equipped kitchen. Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is achievable throughout the building.

Property manager

Paul & Karen Roberts
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Dartmouth Museum and Golden Hind are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dartmouth Castle and Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newton Abbot Racecourse or Torquay United FC. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dartmouth

What's nearby

  • Visit Dartmouth - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Royal Naval College - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dartmouth Golf and Country Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dartmouth Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Blackpool Sands - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Newton Abbot Station - 27 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bayard's Cove Fort - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Floating Bridge Inn - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rockfish Takeaway - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dartmouth Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bushell's Riverside - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dartmouth Museum and Visit Dartmouth. South West Coast Path Section 41 Trailhead and Royal Naval College are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Behrokh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
OVER ALL WE HAD A LOVELY STAY. THE VIEWS AND THE BALCONY IN PARTICULAR WERE REALLY STUNNING IN TOP FLOOR.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with a super view of the river from the top floor bedroom, well kept, clean & tidy. The host was on hand to answer any questions we may have had ( we didn't ). No problems to recommend and wouldn't hesitate to book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BRNC commissioning/ideal Bolthole

Central to town, all restaurants nearby - ideal family property if attending the Naval college.Clean comfortable, three double beds on different floors. Top floor with impressive view.It is quirky, especially the handholds to access each floor. Eclectic mix of ornaments I loved the fireplace fish. Would recommend without hesitation- Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year's stay

House is in great position for getting into town and very well kept. Parking was not easy once in main car park we tried not to move it.House big enough for 4 people.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely views and stylish place

Perfect for family of five. Maximise the views and time in the centre of Dartmouth
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Bolthole Dartmouth

Excellent accommodation and excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KAM SANGHERA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I can only say a great and amazing place

It was clean warm and safe - close to all the shops and restaurants- highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views in a great location

The property is newly renovated and nicely decorated. The views from the top floor are magnificient. It was very conveneint to have food and cafes at your doorstop or short walk away in town. We reqlly enjoyed the BOLTHOLE.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Was comfy fun and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to Dartmouth

Excellent property, in a great town centre location. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central Townhouse with Gorgeous Views

My friends and I had the best weekend staying at the property - the location is perfect for being able to pop in to town and back during the day, rather than having to plan full trips up and down the dartmouth hills! The bathrooms were modern and clean, and the views from the master bedroom were fabulous. The seating area in the master was also a plus. Being a group of friends it also was useful having the two guest bedrooms feeling 'equal', rather than one pair feeling like they were short changed. Having 2 bathrooms also super useful. A few things to note - the stairs are steep with it being a townhouse, you do need to bring your own towels (although Paul & Karen kindly lent us a couple of theirs for the members of the group that forgot) and you do need to sort out the rubbish during your stay (due to council bin collection times). None of this took away from our experience at all but just something to note. Communication with Paul and Karen was great and they couldn't have been more helpful. Would definitely come back, can't wait to wake up with a coffee on the balcony again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bolthole

Great location, stunning views from attic balconies. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves - thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gregory D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Bolthole Dartmouth

The property has everything you require for you stay. The views from the top floor bed are amazing. A quick phone call Paul and Karen, the hosts were available at if anything went wrong or assistance required with anything. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Families weekend

Wonderful modern conversion of an old 4 story cottage. A real ‘bolt hole with gorgeous views, well equipped kitchen, comfy beds and bathrooms and an amazingly responsive host. We were in Dartmouth to see our son at the naval college and he was super grateful for somewhere to relax for a few hours of overnight leave. Parking was a slight challenge because so many families were in town but we were lucky enough to get overnight parking on the road both nights. Thank you Paul for looking after us from afar!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dartmouth music festival

Great weekend all round. Property located really close to all the local amenities. Perfect for the 3 couples. Finished to a high standard with everything you might need for a holiday in Dartmouth. Good communication by the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property Great Location

The property was clean, well presented and had everything we needed. Communication with the owner was prompt, considerate and really helpful. The house is clearly well maintained and has the feel of somewhere in which the owner feels real pride. It is genuinely a home from home. The arrangement of rooms worked really well. The property is close to the center of Dartmouth and though there is no long term parking outside the property it really wasn't a problem. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Families Weekend

Booked The Bolthole because of its convenient location for a BRNC Families Weekend. Property was immaculate loved the decor and very comfortable for our party of 6 .Plenty of hot water and comfortable beds. Ideal location for eating out and walks along the quay and literally a 10 min car ride to BRNC or a 20 min walk. Parking was fine too although one vehicle left in long stay. Wouldn’t advise catering yourself as kitchen not really big enough for all to sit comfortably to eat a dinner but ok for breakfast and drinks but a stones throw from excellent restaurants. Stairs are steep but just take care. excellent communication from the owner .Maybe be back in December 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & Ideally Located

This is a charming property, with stunning views and perfectly located to get to everything in town. We had a wonderful time visiting Dartmouth and staying here. We did have 2 surprises. As we were boarding our plane from the US to England we received an email telling us that we needed towels because the property does not provide them. The email also informed us that we were responsible for taking our trash with us when we left. Fortunately, we had family in town who provided towels for us and helped us take away the trash.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs Underwood

Lovely property, living accommodation is spacious enough for 4 adults, ample space in bedrooms and lovely sea views. Conveniently situated within easy walking distance to amenities. We pre booked parking at Sainsbury’s a 30 minute walk away (down a very steep hill) but there are regular buses into Dartmouth town centre from outside Sainsbury’s. There are a couple of car parks in the town but do your research on overnight parking etc beforehand. Paul was very accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. Regular contact to ensure an enjoyable stay. Cannot fault at all, we had a lovely few days at The Bolthole.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great few days

Perfect little place for the three of us. Husband and 12 year old. We had the top floor which was lovely. Agree the steps are steep and you do need to mind your head once at the top but we were ok and he’s 6 ft 2. We slept with the doors open. On one side of the room there are two comfy chairs where you can watch the lovely views of Kingswear and the various boats going up and down the Dart. 12 year old had the first floor bed and was very happy. The beds were comfortable. We only used the first floor shower room and the water is a great pressure. The kitchen well apportioned, overall really pleased with the stay. Location perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely property and ideal location but..

The property has many pros and a few cons.. Pros - It ideally located close to Dartmouth Harbour and the town centre. - Close proximity to shops and restaurants. - The house is immaculately clean and modern. - The kitchen is well-equipped with high-quality appliances and crockery. - The bathrooms are very clean. - The top-floor bedroom has superb views of Dartmouth Harbour. - The owners are very helpful and quick to respond to queries. Cons -The rooms are small and we kept bumping into furniture. - The stairs are very steep. My father-in-law had the downstairs bedroom and he struggled going up and down the stairs every day. -The top-floor bedroom has a low-pitched roof. I am 5ft 2 inches and my husband is 5ft 6 inches and we both kept banging our heads on the ceiling, when getting in and out of bed. - You are required to clear all rubbish from the property. Dartmouth Harbour has black bins which we put our rubbish in. On the whole it is a clean, modern smart property with beautiful views of the harbour and helpful owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norbert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Victorianisches Haus mit tollem Ausblick im Zentrum

Sehr gut für Besucher, die mit engen steilen Treppen umgehen können. Mit 3 Schlafräumen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dartmouth Highlight

Great property ideally situated for walking into town. Great attentive hosts. Top marks.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

siobhan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break in Dartmouth

Property was perfect for what we needed. Amazing view from the top bedroom. Felt very lucky to find such a lovely place last minute. Really clean and well equipped. Comfortable beds. Excellent communication with the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views

We had a lovely short break at the Bolthole, which was perfectly positioned in the centre of Dartmouth, with restaurants, bars, and shops all within walking distance. The property was quirky and cosy with lovely views of the river Dart from the top floor. The kitchen was very well equipped with modern appliances should you decide to eat in. We would definitely go back there.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul & Karen Roberts

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We are a large, close family based in Staffordshire, with our business focus on caring for the elderly. Karen and I have three daughters, Charlotte, Courtney, Ottie and a son Scott. We love visiting Dartmouth, with a long family history of enjoyment here. We are very proud and fortunate to have our holiday home in Dartmouth, visiting most months, hoping that our guests feel it's a home from home as we do.

Why they chose this property

The Bolthole is very well presented and decorated to suit its environment, receiving a number of improvements to enhance the pleasurable stay over the years we have owned it, most recently converting to the top floor bedroom, adding balconies offering spectacular views of the estuary, Kingswear and out to sea, past Dartmouth Castle. The property is based in the heart of the town, with parking opposite on a first come first served basis, this being unrestricted out of season. Shops, bars and restaurants are within easy walking distance. All bedrooms and communal areas have flat screen televisions, the bathrooms are well equipped with quality fittings and proper showers! there is free Wi-Fi throughout the building along with gas central heating.

What makes this property unique

When purchasing The Bolthole in 2007, Karen and I recognised immediately that this was the perfect holiday home, we were overwhelmed with the fabulous views and the 'quirky' feel of the property, which is typical of the area, along with it's close proximity to amenities, meaning we generally park the car upon arrival and never touch it again until we leave!

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