Diddly Squat, 43 Dart Marina

The apartment was very clean and comfortable.

It had a lovely view of the water. There were a couple of small issues I.e. there were a total of five light bulbs which were not working. I did let the office know so hopefully they have been replaced. Also there was no hand towel supplied for the upstairs toilet. Which I thought a bit odd. All in all a very pleasant stay and would definitely book again.

Great location.

Clean and lots of space

Another lovely holiday at Diddly Squat in Dartmouth, a fantastic holiday location.

Staff in office very friendly and always helpful.

Another super holiday.

18th visit to this property. I left 2 icharges upstairs plugged in. Rang Sykes on the Monday and the lady said she would check with the Dartmouth office and hopefully they could keep them until I return in April/May. She said she would get back to me but she hasn’t. So feeling let down by Skyes. Spent so much money booking with Coast & Country and Sykes over the years. Hopefully this will result in somebody getting back to me.

The apartment overall was good but does need some TLC as in previous reviews.

The dress cushions on the beds are worn and badly ripped and need replacing. The kitchen cupboards need a clean inside. My husband sorted the fridge out which hadn’t been installed properly.

This is a great apartment position A but lacks TLC the fridge needs replacing there is plenty of room for a full sized fridge/freezer the current fridge froze fruit and the freezer was iced up

Yes main shower fills up with water when showering.

Bed linen old and worn in main bedroom. Toilet seats old. Needs a new fridge!! Front door does not open easily. Torn dress cushions on bed. Wardrobe runners dusty. Water in ensuite takes ages to warm up. French doors do not open easily.

After 4 or 5 visits, still spent hrs trying to get the door lock undone.

Fridge still hasn't got any proper shelves. Otherwise everything lovely.

Perfected located so that we could have car free days by making the most of the boats/ferries and trains.

The property had great views over the river Dart. It was very well presented and equipped and in a quiet area. I’m sure we will be back.

Returned this year to Diddly Squat and will again I’m sure.

We had another wonderful week in Dartmouth with beautiful weather.

Our 13th visit to Diddlysquat in last 10 years. As commented by others the property is a little tired now. The dishwasher wasn’t working which we reported, the plastic milk tray holder in the fridge which was partly broken last time was now missing, and the chair which had been badly stained the week before we arrived last year, they were drying it out when we arrived last year is still stained. The TVs are still the original and the wi-fi link provided is poor. We are back in September - maybe things will have been changed by then.

It is a bit sad this review as the flat deserves to be treated better than it is.

It is tired and some things need replacing. Chairs in the lounge have severe water damage. Apparently, the owner is aware but chooses to do nothing. On arrival I could not open the front door. Another resident told me it just needed a little manipulation and he then failed to open it. The lock needs either maintenance or changing. Internally things like toilet seats are discolored, not at all appealing. Bathroom floors and tiles needs attention and the kitchen needs updating. In terms of cleaning, this is difficult because as things are so tired it will be difficult to clean although we did wipe over the cupboards to remove coffee stains, I think. So some attention to detail by the cleaners may help. Badly chipped glasses did not help our overall impression. As I mentioned to your Dartmouth office , you are promoting this flat as a high-end product. In its current state it is not. At some point you must decide if you are prepared to risk your reputation because an owner will not spend on their property. Every year I stay at the Marina hotel a few times. We decided on an apartment to provide us with a bit more flexibility. This we got. Its just a shame about the condition of the property. You do not need to print this, but I would appreciate your thoughts.

Lovely apartment.

Needs a new fridge I think and a small frying pan - none on display only a huge one which is put aside for owners I imagine. Apart from that excellent and helpful office

Lovely apartment, comfy beds, all you is their

We had a lovely stay at Diddly Squat and it was an ideal base for our time in Dartmouth.

With the balcony doors open on a sunny, summer evening there was a lovely view of the river from the dining table. The apartment was a generous size with plenty of wardrobe and storage space. It was also very handy to have a parking space in Dartmouth! The only real issue we found was it took quite a long time for the hot water to come through in the en-suite shower (it was fine in the main bathroom). A minor niggle and rot something that spoiled our stay.

Quilt cover to big for the quilt no mattress cover.

Dog hairs on cushions.Bird poo on patio doors..Very disappointed.

The property is advertised as luxury, this may have been true when the furnishings were new but the apartment is now very tired and needs a refresh.

The sofas are filthy and uncomfortable, the TV from circa 2009, the twin beds join together move and you can feel the gap, the scatter cushions have holes in and the duvet is not big enough for the size of bed...I could go on. Furthermore the apartment was not clean when we arrived, I had to hoover hair up from the bedroom, clean crockery and cutlery, move broken glasses from the cupboard, sweep up dirt in the bathroom, clean the filthy TV remote etc. The mattress protectors and duvets are also not cleaned between stays and these are badly stained. The apartment is an amazing location however and we would potentially book an alternative apartment in the same estate (but be wary of the tight car park!). However during COVID the cleaning regime needs to be upped as it was very poor and made me anxious.

Lovely apartment in a great location.

Only drawback was that the kitchen was not as well equipped as we would have liked, with only one shelf in the oven and a very small fridge. Would be better if the WiFi was more reliable. Nevertheless we had a great stay.

The cottage certainly had the WOW factor and we really enjoyed our stay there.

Only complaint was WiFi - instructions on it were poor. Really comfortable beds and lounge area - thank you.

Only one oven shelf?

No way of cooking more than one dish! Coffee machine didn't work as described in instructions, it was warm .

Another lovely holiday at Diddly Squat a quite superb apartment.

However as mentioned before some stains on carpets and the 2 TVs are now very outdated probably getting on for 15 years old (we have been coming here for 8 years now). Hot water in main shower never seemed to get hot this time. And the provided Wi-Fi seems very poor. Thankfully we use BT. But we will be back in September.

Very disappointed with cleanliness .

Was very dusty and dirty had definitely not been cleaned or polished for some time very uncomfortable especially with COVID on our minds.If I owned property I would definitely be getting new cleaners in.Diddly Squart Is a nice property very well situated but let down by cleaning.Wonder if the message on the bottom of the mirror is still there?

On first impressions property looked as described.

However, having had a delay for two hours to check in due to COVID deep cleaning, we were disappointed to find it had not been cleaned very thoroughly. Also, as previous reviews mentioned and have still not been addressed such as, the showers remained inadequate, very limited basic items left for a welcome to a “Luxury Appartment” especially after being informed that the hotel spa facilities were not going to be available as advertised and no recompense from the owners as requested. A small token gesture would have been appreciated, but true to it’s name there was “Diddly Squat!” We are surprised that it is still being advertised as having use of these facilities, as this was one of the reasons we booked the property. If these issues had been addressed originally when mentioned, our stay would have met expectations.

Another great holiday and the weather was truly wonderful.

It’s a good job we brought our own 1 tog duvet again as the one’s provided are far too thick. It is a warm apartment.

The only comments we would make are as follows - The key to the outside door was very difficult to turn in the lock.

The kitchen could do with more small plates and kitchen towels When removing the sheet off the bed in the smaller bedroom we found the mattress badly stained Other than this we had a most enjoyable holiday

We have stayed at Diddly Squat 8 times over the last 6 years and just returned after a two week stay.

A fantastic and very comfortable and homely apartment.However we have noticed over the last few years an increasing number of stains on carpets and furniture, the splash black in the en-suite didn’t appear to have been cleaned very well, and the top shelf of the wardrobe was dirty, and there were very few coat hangers (good job we brought plenty ourselves). Also a number of the mugs were badly stained, we had to bleach them, and no hand towel or soap dispenser for upstairs loo (has been in the past) despite asking at the office during first week. We booked the second week after the first week and when speaking to head office I enquired whether there would be any discount for booking the second, I was promised on two occasions by two different I do ideals that they would enquire and get back to me. I had no contact from anybody. We love the Marina and Diddly Squat and hope comments will be taken on board. Thank you again for a memorable holiday in the delightful Dartmouth.

We found Dartmouth to be a warm and welcoming place with lots of things to do and see and makes an an excellent base for exploring.

Diddly Squat 43 Dart Marina is a beautiful apartment as is the surrounding complex, however the patio doors on both floors of the apartment are unable to lock which left us a little uncomfortable leaving the property unlocked. The kitchen tap leaks which in time is going to spoil the lovely wood work surface around it. The kitchen utensils and pans could do with adding to/replacing. A welcome pack on arrival would have been nice to have but overall we had a fantastic stay and will recommend the apartment to other.

Lovely apartment, we will return.

Very much liked the idea you can book for 3,5,7 nights.

The apartment was very comfortable and what we expected having stayed in similar apartments in the Dart Marina.

We were disappointed that there was no free Wi-Fi which we would expect as standard.

Just as expected no nasty surprises.

Apartment well furnished but entrance via the fire exit steps not ideal

Fantastic property and position

Lovely! Exceedingly comfy beds, stylishly decorated, warm and cosy, even in late damp February

Excellent

Diddly Squat was well appointed, clean and tidy. A great escape with everything in the apartment you would need for a self-catering home from home stay. Great location just metres from the waters edge and a short walk to the centre of Dartmouth.

We had a very enjoyable stay at Diddly Squat. The apartment is to a very good standard and very comfortable. We had a nice week in Dartmouth, we found the apartment well located for days out. We also enjoyed the complimentary use of the hotel spa, adjacent to the property.

appartment was beautifully furnished and decorated to a high standard. it's not directly on the river dart so views are limited. only negative points are the appartment overlooks the service drive for the hotel so deliveries arrive most mornings from 7 onwards-laundry, food services, bin men etc. we also would have liked more holiday info in there-a map, nearby beaches, walks, etc. we collected brochures from the tourist information and left them for the next guests. no info on wifi either, there didn't appear to be any unless you paid to use the hotel's. great to stay in Dartmouth centre tho, with bars and restaurants, and use of the gym and pool was good.

very good apartment in a very good position.

My family like this property, we have stayed in the same on three occasions and would certainly wish to book again.

Wonderful apartment in lovely location.

Excellent

Excellent property and excellent location.

Great. Clean. Tidy. For a high end resort I would expect more than 2 loo rolls in a 3 bed apartment, a couple of dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid. All high end resorts I stay at would have ample of these every time. Thanks

Lovely apartment

Great apartment

Would say very good.

Fantastic apartment. Crockery a bit low especially mugs. Thank you

Stylish apartment in excellent location. Certainly want to go back.

Good

Lovely property and excellent location.

Would have rated it excellent last year, however, it now has half as many dishes/crockery/pots/pans as previously. Broken/chipped dishes have not been replaced. Toilet rolls only half provided. Soap/hand cream extras not provided this time round. It's the details that make the difference!

Excellent

Excellent

Lovely flat / quality, but slightly let down by quality of items like cutlery / plates etc which seemed to be mixtures of different items. Impossible to get any TV reception in bedroom. Cleanliness on arrival could have been better could tell it had not been used much prior to our arrival. Overall value for money okay but would think twice about paying summer rates