Fairview House

Rating
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

26 Customer Review(s)

“The house was lovely, in a great location and as described.”

The lay out of the house was good for 2 families. The lawn wasn't cut when we got there but we let you know and it was mowed the same day which made a real difference. ...

The lay out of the house was good for 2 families. The lawn wasn't cut when we got there but we let you know and it was mowed the same day which made a real difference. The blinds in the super king room were not effective at all so the light shone through really early every day and woke us up. I brought a sleep mask which helped. There was a lot of dust under the furniture and on the blinds, it didnt affect the stay as only noticed the floors when hoovering on the last day. Overall a great stay.

- Mrs Kenny, May 2021
Mrs O'toole June 2021

“Grandchildren, 10 and 7 boy and girl didn't want to go home.”

Arthur loved the big teddy and carried him around the house. Wanted to take him home but said that he needed to stay for the next child to enjoy. Best equipped kitchen I've seen. Enjoyed a BBQ, sitting in the covered area to eat lunch. The wood floor and table here needs stripping and repainting as it is peeling. Need better info. on the steep stairs to top floor and down to kitchen, house only suitable for able bodied persons. But the house is beautifully furnished. Scary sharp bend to access road, and riding car half on the pavement to get past parked cars. Would be an asset if you built up one side of the garden so that you could do a better hard standing for us to park our cars. A hot tub would fit nicely behind the table on the high rise place where the table and chairs are.

- Mrs O'toole, June 2021
Mrs Smith June 2021

“When we booked the holiday it said the Cottage overlooked the river Dart, and you had to go up to the top floor of the house, or up onto very high raised decking outside to actually see it.”

There were multiple issues from marks on furniture, stains, damp, damaged items (that we had to report to Coast and Country Cottages asap due to threat of liability), air fresheners everywhere that cause asthma, multiple windows glazing failed/inner condensation, dust and debris, food left under table, the bed on the middle floor was dirty and unchanged as it clearly had been slept on on the left side as you looked at the bed it also had sand in it too and made this room uninhabitable, numerous broken blinds, broken chair, floors not mopped, rubbish left from previous guest, being forced to open a gate for a gardener when the gate just needed a push, no welcome tray, toilet seats on all 3 toilets broken, dirty cooking pans, not enough cups for size of property, radiators closed off so rooms did not get warm especially in kitchen, BBQ absolutely filthy, stairs that able bodied people struggle with as there was no banister, issues in guest book that are still present. There is a need to inform guests of certain requirements like needing black bin bags to put bedding in. Width restrictions for vehicle access to the property and parking would be a struggle with more than 1 car or a larger wider vehicle, also parked cars directly opposite make access and egress challenging.

- Mrs Smith, June 2021
Mr Henry May 2021

“Tv not working in main bedroom.”

One of the two radiators not working in the kitchen/diner. Had to run a lot of water from the kitchen hot tap before water ran hot. Reported the above two items to the Dartmouth office during our first week and was told the maintenance man would fix them but he never came to the house and carried out the work! This resulted in us being cold at times in the kitchen/diner and not being able to watch tv in the main bedroom for the whole of our stay.

- Mr Henry, May 2021
Dr Redwood April 2021

“We had a lovely time at the house.”

Very nicely situated. Has a great sun deck (it's a sun trap, which was very useful for our stay in April). Comfortable rooms. Nicely equipped kitchen. Downsides? not many. Perhaps not suitable for elderly/infirm as there is a steep walk up from the town (and steps down to the front door). And the road to the house is somewhat challenging-don't bring a wide car! But the driving is entertaining... I've noticed that some other reviewers have commented that it needs updating/minor repairs, but I didn't spot much that needed doing. Overall a very happy holiday. Would happily go there again.

- Dr Redwood, April 2021
Ms Logan October 2020

“Holiday was great, really great house.”

wifi wasn't working at all but for a short trip it was fine.

- Ms Logan, October 2020
Mr Tooley September 2020

“I've already sent a list and a formal complaint about the cleanliness (especially the kitchen), not a good thing during this pandemic.”

Also a number of issues with the cottage and it's facilities, several of which weren't available. When added to your failure to call back when promised and the potentially misleading description on line, I'm disappointed not to have heard anything for well over a week.

- Mr Tooley, September 2020
Mr Slater August 2020

“The property was overall lovely, and comfortable.”

The issues we had were as follows... Accessibility: the description of the access to and within the property is limited on the site. The road to access is incredibly tight and difficult to navigate, especially for large vehicles. The layout of the house was not clear from description I.e two separate flights of steep and narrow stairs to access kitchen and bedroom. Not a disabled friendly property at all. Garden area: no furniture provided aside from a bench! No shaded area or parasol and the raised decking area very unkempt and rundown. Not helpful in a heatwave. Area just needs a good paint and clean up. Equipment: TV very dated and instructions unclear on how to use. Tv’s in bedrooms missing remotes so could not use freeview. Tumble dryer not working correctly. upstairs electric shower head needs a clean as holes blocked and water spraying outside of bath. Storage: every cupboard in the kitchen in use so limited space to store a weeks worth of food that had been delivered. The whole house needs some TLC, e.g finding room chair pads stained and quite damp, general re-decoration. However, we did have a wonderful week, excellent base for Dartmouth, and house more than met our needs, with a bit of attention paid to it would be an outstanding property.

- Mr Slater, August 2020
Mr Liley February 2020

“The House was very well proportioned with plenty of space for all 7 of us.”

The house certainly had a 'wow' factor, with really lovely furnishings and interesting pieces of art work. Views from the house were lovely and it was only a brief walk into Dartmouth, which is a picturesque coastal town. There are antique shops, ice cream parlours and lots of pubs and places to eat. Steep walk back up the hill, but we'll worth the effort.

- Mr Liley, February 2020
Ms Heath July 2019

“Dartmouth is an absolutely beautiful place with lots to do for three generations of a family in the local area.”

The house exceeded expectations in terms of its space and character: we were a group of 6 and we had lots of space. One small point is that we would have appreciated a few bits to “get us going” before our shopping arrived - ie some hand soap/loo rolls. Anyway, we would definitely return to Fairview House and Dartmouth.

- Ms Heath, July 2019

Thank you for your feedback. We are very happy to hear the you enjoyed your stay at Fairvew House in Dartmouth. All our properties are advertised as self catering, however we do provide 1 toilet roll in each toilet and a starter pack of dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, j cloth and a sponge for the kitchen. We look forward to welcoming you back to Dartmouth soon. Owner relations
Mrs Connolly July 2019

“Lovely House .”

Photos don’t do it justice ! Perfect location with excellent garden and amazing views . House was very comfortable and far better than expected . Couldn’t ask for anything more . Will be back to Dartmouth soon I hope !

- Mrs Connolly, July 2019
Miss Marshall October 2018

“The location was perfect, only a short walk from the harbour.”

Fairview house was fantastic, it had everything we needed and was well equipped. The house had so much space to allow everyone to do their own thing if necessary. The garden and views were amazing, we’d love to go back during the summer months to really appreciate it. A good time had by all.

- Miss Marshall, October 2018
Mrs Joanne Higgs Sep 2018

“Large well equipped house with stunning views and wonderful kitchen area.”

- Mrs Joanne Higgs, Sep 2018

Thank you for rating your stay at Fairview House in Dartmouth, as five star! We’re delighted to hear that you had an enjoyable holiday and that you found the property’s views ‘stunning’. We do hope to welcome you back to this beautiful part of South Devon very soon! Owner relations
Jun 2018

“Good large clean house on top of a (very) steep hill with good views from the decking areas.”

The house is 3 storey and has plenty of room, it could easily accommodate 2 small families. A short walk downhill into Dartmouth town, back up the hill is a challenge (burns off the food and ice cream !)

- , Jun 2018

Thank you for taking the time to leave such great feedback in respect of your recent stay at Fairview House in Dartmouth. We were delighted to read that you had an enjoyable stay in this spacious house and particularly liked the views from the decking areas. It was also good to hear you found an excuse to enjoy lots of delicious food and ice cream! Looking forward to welcoming you back to Dartmouth in the future. Owner relations
Sep 2017

“Lovely, comfortable house.”

- , Sep 2017

Thank you for your positive feedback in respect of your stay at Fairview House in Dartmouth. It was really pleasing to hear that you found the house to be lovely and comfortable. We look forward to welcoming you back to Dartmouth in the not too distant future. Owner relations
Mr J Leach Jun 2017

“House was ideal for a big family holiday and garden was safe for young children to play in.”

- Mr J Leach, Jun 2017

It was really good to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Fairview House and that you found this wonderful property to be ideal for a big family holiday. In addition, it was also wonderful to hear that you and your family loved the spacious garden, with two good sized decked areas, which have views overlooking the valley down to Dartmouth and the River Dart. We do hope to welcome you back to Dartmouth again soon. Owner relations
Apr 2017

“Great house in excellent location”

- , Apr 2017

Many thanks for your review of Fairview House in Dartmouth. We were delighted to see that you rated both our team's service and your chosen property, with a five star rating! Thank you so much for your continued loyal custom. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon.
Owner relations
Oct 2016

“Excellent property.”

Have already booked to return next year.

- , Oct 2016

Many thanks for your kind review of Fairview House in Dartmouth. It is fantastic to hear that you enjoyed your holiday in this excellent property and have already booked a return stay. We are looking forward to welcoming you back to Dartmouth in 2017! Owner relations
John Jul 2016

“Like: Location, spacious, wonderful garden area, excellent car parking facilities.”

Dislike: Kitchen equipment needs going through and more attention needed in cleaning kitchen area e.g. floor dirty all round edges and under unit by french doors, and chairs still had food on them from previous occupants.

- John, Jul 2016

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback in respect of Fairview House in Dartmouth. We were pleased to read that there was plenty to like at Fairview House - its location, wonderful gardens and excellent car parking. We were, however, disappointed to learn that the property was not cleaned and presented to a satisfactory standard upon arrival. Please be rest assured that your comments have been passed on to the housekeeping team concerned - we are sorry for any inconvenience and do hope that you had an enjoyable holiday despite the issues raised. Owner relations
Jul 2016

“Basically a lovely, roomy house with plenty of sunny outside space and superb views of "The Hill" across the valley in Dartmouth.”

Needs updating, however. Only 8 mugs provided and half of them chipped. Dodgy dishwasher. Lack of kitchen equipment. Opaque TV instructions and no pause/replay/record facility. Smelly bathroom (mould on shower curtain and around bath) with over-engineered shower. Shower room potentially quite cold and desperately in need of major update. Heating/hot water very good, with full access to controls. Parking for 3 cars, but access/egress tricky, to say the least. Fairview Road is aptly named and is a quiet backwater well up out of the bustle of Town. Utterly ruined, however, by the minority of dog walkers who leave mess everywhere – including just outside the gate and on the private parking bay behind the car. Also regularly dropped into the gull-proof refuse collection sacks. A major spoiler.

- , Jul 2016

With reference to your recent feedback I am sorry to read that certain aspects of the property were not satisfactorily presented or maintained. We will work with the owners of the property to rectify the maintenance issues as soon as possible and at the same time will check and replace kitchen equipment and crockery as necessary. I am disappointed and surprised to read your comments about the dog mess problem in Fairview Road. Although we have not received similar reports, I have asked our Dartmouth Manager to report the problem to the South Hams District Council as a matter of concern. I am pleased to read you were generally happy with the accommodation, this is a very popular property which has a great deal of returning customers. In spite of the problems mentioned above we hope to see you again in the near future. If you would like to discuss any of the issues raised in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at any time.
Owner relations
Richard Apr 2016

“Lovely house with a garden, views and parking.”

Ideal for a big family holiday. Have visited 5 or 6 years running.

- Richard, Apr 2016

Thank you for kind review of Fairview House in Dartmouth.
We were so pleased to hear that you found this lovely property suited you so well and this is your 7th visit!
Your loyal custom is much appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back to Dartmouth again in the very near future. Owner relations
Aug 2015

“Lovely house, perfect for 3 generations of our family.”

Beautiful views and easy walk into town/ harbour. Perfect!

- , Aug 2015

Thank you for your kind review of Fairview House in Dartmouth. We were delighted to hear that had such a lovely stay at this property – which is perfect for a family get together! We hope to welcome you and your family back to the Dartmouth area again in the future. Owner relations
Jun 2015

“Fairview House is a lovely property for young and the not so young.”

It is large, clean and spacious with the added bonus of parking for three cars, which is exceptional in Dartmouth, where it is so hard to park. The large garden with decking and grass is provided with barbeque, picnic benches and table and chairs. Plenty of room for children to run around in. We were a party of 4 adults and two very young children and the accommodation worked perfectly for us. You can walk down to the harbour in 20 minute, but beware it is a steep hill down and feels twice as steep coming up! However the no. 90 or 90a bus from the Station Restaurant is every 15 minutes and stops at the top of Fairview Road, and it is then only a few minutes walk to the house. Altogether a lovely property in a beautiful location and would return.

- , Jun 2015

We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Fairview House in Dartmouth. Thank you for your kind review in regards to both the property and the service provided by our team. We are glad to hear that the property suited your needs and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Owner relations
May 2015

“Large house and views.”

Kitchen could be be equipped

- , May 2015

Many thanks for your positive review regarding your recent stay at Fairview House in Dartmouth. We were pleased that we were able to replace the faulty toaster so quickly. We were grateful for your valuable feedback in respect of the kitchen equipment. As a consequence, we are pleased to advise that a member of our team is visiting the property this week to arrange for the replacement of missing kitchen items where necessary. Looking forward to welcoming you back to this beautiful area very soon. The Team at Coast & Country Cottages Owner relations
Aug 2014

“High standard of interior furnishings & fittings but let down by minor items missing in bedrooms ie side tables & mirrors correctly positioned.”

Also builders/decorators who had just finished renovating the exterior had not removed all of the debris from outside the property. In spite of this criticism we enjoyed our stay & would return

- , Aug 2014
Jun 2014

“Very pleased with the property we rented”

- , Jun 2014
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The property

Fairview is a delightful period residence with spacious accommodation arranged on three floors and fully modernised in recent years.

The house is ideally suited to one or two families or perhaps couples looking for a comfortable base from which to explore Dartmouth and the surrounding area.

The enclosed garden has two good sized decked areas and lawn ideal for a fun and relaxing family meal. Situated on the hillside overlooking the town and the River Dart, approximately 10-15 minutes walk into the centre of Dartmouth famed for its local shops and restaurants.

Lovely distant views over the town and across towards the River Dart from the upper floors.

At ground floor level there is a SHOWER ROOM with shower, w.c.

and wash-hand basin.

On the first floor is a large sitting room with sofas, chairs, TV and DVD player with surround sound, and feature fireplace with views over the garden.

On the lower ground floor with fitted units, five ring gas burner, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, dining table with 8 chairs TV.

French doors lead out to decking.

Also on the lower ground floor is a study with a desk and chair. Four bedrooms in total, on the ground floor is one King size bedroom.

On the first floor are one super King with TV and views over the garden, a small bunk bedded room, and a twin room with TV.

In addition to the ground floor shower room is a family bathroom on the first floor with bath, hand-held shower, w.c and wash-hand basin. To the rear of the cottage french doors lead out to a spacious garden with two good sized decked areas which have views ovelooking the valley down to Dartmouth and the River Dart.

The property has a charcoal BBQ and the garden also includes an area of lawn.

Parking for two cars.

Please contact the office if you would like to see the pictures and access for the parking area.

Summary

Four bedrooms: 2 x King
1 x Twin
1 x small bunk bed room
Lounge
Kitchen/breakfast room
Boot/utility/cloakroom with separate w.c
Study
Shower room
Family bathroom on the first floor with bath, hand-held shower, w.c and wash-hand basin
Garden.
Five ring gas burner, electric oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer
TV and DVD player with surround sound
WiFi
High chair and travel cot included
Gas fired central heating & hot water
Charcoal barbecue
Strictly no pets
Parking for two cars
Bed linen and towels supplied.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

About the location

DARTMOUTH

Totnes 12 miles.

Dartmouth lies on the banks of the beautiful River Dart estuary in the popular and picturesque South Hams area of South Devon. Located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and close to the coast, Dartmouth is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Devon. It offers a stunning waterfront, ancient narrow streets lined with boutique shops, restaurants and art galleries plus many local events such as the annual Dart Music Festival and the Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta, along with the Dartmouth Food Festival held every October. There are many interesting cycling and walking routes around Dartmouth, including the South West Coast Path, the Dart Valley Trail and plenty of quiet country lanes. A trip on the Dartmouth Steam Railway through picturesque countryside to Paignton is a must, and so is a boat trip across to Kingswear and on to Brixham, a pretty little harbour town. For those seeking some beach activities, there is a wide choice in the South Hams area such as Blue Flag Award winner Blackpool Sands, and Slapton Sands, both extremely popular and just a stone's throw from Dartmouth. A relaxing location in South Devon.

The property is located on Fairview Road, which is very narrow in places.

All bed linen and bath/hand towels are supplied. You will need to bring your own tea towels beach towels and oven gloves.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The house was lovely, in a great location and as described.”

“Grandchildren, 10 and 7 boy and girl didn't want to go home.”

“When we booked the holiday it said the Cottage overlooked the river Dart, and you had to go up to the top floor of the house, or up onto very high raised decking outside to actually see it.”

“Tv not working in main bedroom.”

“We had a lovely time at the house.”

“Holiday was great, really great house.”

“I've already sent a list and a formal complaint about the cleanliness (especially the kitchen), not a good thing during this pandemic.”

“The property was overall lovely, and comfortable.”

“The House was very well proportioned with plenty of space for all 7 of us.”

“Dartmouth is an absolutely beautiful place with lots to do for three generations of a family in the local area.”

“Lovely House .”

“The location was perfect, only a short walk from the harbour.”

“Large well equipped house with stunning views and wonderful kitchen area.”

“Good large clean house on top of a (very) steep hill with good views from the decking areas.”

“Lovely, comfortable house.”

“House was ideal for a big family holiday and garden was safe for young children to play in.”

“Great house in excellent location”

“Excellent property.”

“Like: Location, spacious, wonderful garden area, excellent car parking facilities.”

“Basically a lovely, roomy house with plenty of sunny outside space and superb views of "The Hill" across the valley in Dartmouth.”

“Lovely house with a garden, views and parking.”

“Lovely house, perfect for 3 generations of our family.”

“Fairview House is a lovely property for young and the not so young.”

“Large house and views.”

“High standard of interior furnishings & fittings but let down by minor items missing in bedrooms ie side tables & mirrors correctly positioned.”

“Very pleased with the property we rented”

The property

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About the location

DARTMOUTH