High Banks

This is a lovely family home and has a great terrace.

We did notice a smell on entry and that may be due to accom being into the hillside. My wife has a mould allergy so is very wary. A rat also ran past her, just outside by the front door, so worth some work on that but of course, they can be anywhere outside. Urgent is the twin room door, if it shut it would not re-open, the handle mechanism must be changed. Some lights in house, do not work.

Absolutely amazing property.

The view was lovely and the only sound you heard was the owls every night. The owner has thought of everything that you would need. The decoration is lovely throughout the whole property and all the little touches made it feel like a home from home. Would highly recommend visiting this property.

What a lovely house, especially the view!

Well equipped, stylish and comfortable.great setting just outside the town; loved hearing the owls hoot by in the evening and seeing the boats in the daytime in the harbour. Perfect location! Didn’t need to use the car to get anywhere.

The house was beautiful, with plentiful supplies of cutlery, crockery and everything you would need to cook meals.

The coffee machine was fab and easy to use, the games provided much amusement and the beds were super comfy. Maybe some black out curtains or blinds as the light woke me up early every morning. The decking area and views were phenomenal. Perhaps a little welcome basket could be provided as I've always found that to be a lovely touch on arrival and all properties I've ever stayed at have had one. There were a few tea bags and coffee pods and a few sachets of milk which was nice to make a cup of tea before doing our shopping. Maybe a smart TV in a couple of the bedrooms could be provided? Just to allow grown ups and kids to be able to watch something in the evening. Regardless of these suggestions, we really did have a fabulous stay in this beautiful, comfortable home which was a lovely spot to return to after a busy day out. We may book again next year! Many thanks

Overall great location with the views, and lovely property.

The kitchen was very well equipped, the house was very comfortable and clean. We enjoyed our stay and would book again if we were in the area. Although the road to it maybe a problem for some people. As would the two sets of stairs down to it, which could be a problem for anyone with slight mobility issues. Just need to mention there weren't any pillow protectors.

Such a beautiful place, very well equipped with everything you need.

The views are amazing, we spend so much time out on the decking, sitting on the really comfortable furniture. The soap provided in all the bathrooms smelt divine! Have stayed in a lot of holiday cottage and rate this as one of the best.

Really enjoyed are stay.

The best view in Dartmouth.

Fantastic position and views.

Good car parking for 2cars, considering it’s location.Equidistant from the castle and the town. Property very warm and comfortable. Property not suitable for people with limited mobility, steep steps and road leading up to it. Good to find a property with no pets allowed.

Excellent property in a superb location overlooking the River Dart with fabulous views from the balcony.

Plenty of space inside and out, with more than enough kitchen utensils, crockery etc for a family of six, which is not always the case in a holiday let.

Beautiful house with glorious views.

We had a lovely week in Dartmouth with plenty to do and many places to visit nearby. Would love to come back and do it all again.

This is our second stay in this wonderfully equipped home.

Views are absolutely stunning and facilities are excellent.

Stunning location with beautiful views and accommodations was fully equipped with all we could have asked for definitely home from home.

High Banks is a great property, with outstanding views and a very high standard of facilities, especially kitchen equipment and storage space.

Beds and lounge seating are both very comfortable. Thanks for the ‘summer weight’ duvets. The external decking area is amazing and we were lucky to be able to make use of it most days. Parking for two cars is a bonus - and we left our vehicles alone during our stay as Swannaton Road is steep and narrow. We had very good service from the property’s agents as an internal door handle failed and was repaired the day after reporting it. And although the router couldn’t be fixed during our stay the compensation of a very large box of chocolates delivered to our door was very much appreciated.

We loved the house, great location and I can see that this property is a work in progress, disappointed with the overall property finish, paining needs to be finished & in-fact it’s just finishing touches for me.

Silly things - no black bags left for sheets and towels. Overall we had a great stay and felt comfortable in the house, it was very homely and we would love to stay again more in season if we could stretch the budget. Mark

We loved this holiday home, the views were fabulous though we only had one day when the weather allowed us to sit outside.

I think the owners acknowledge that the downstairs (bedrooms) require some updating (though the bathrooms were lovely). Our ONLY complaint would be that the bedding in the main ensuite bedroom felt damp every night - whether that is because there is no door on the shower, I don't know but that room needs a dehumidifier for a week! A dressing table somewhere in the house to do your hair would also be good. As I say, the owners say in the bits of literature left out that they were due to do something downstairs but, understandably, the pandemic slowed their plans. The house had the best equipped kitchen of any Sykes home we have been to and every touch seemed to be thought of. Thanks to the owners for sharing their home. I hadn't been to Dartmouth since I was little (50 years ago!) but what a delightful town, full of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. We thought long and hard about making a 600 mile round trip to Dartmouth during the fuel crisis and even delayed setting off by a day to see what the situation was but glad we did. We didn't use the car whilst we were away in case we couldn't fill up again but there was plenty to do walking from the door of the holiday home. Would recommend this home to anyone who doesn't mind a pleasant walk and short sharp steep bit on the way back!

The house is beautiful, very clean and very well equipped.

The balcony has amazing views and was the highlight of the holiday as we couldn't always get a booking for dining we would sit out and watch the view across the river in the evening. We loved staying here and are thinking of booking again. The house is very close to the town and so not far from the shops and quay where you can book ferries trips and the train. Supermarkets are very close with a co-op and Marks and Spencer food shop in the town centre. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

Lovely house in a lovely position .

Very well equipped , clean and comfortable . Within easy walking distance of Dartmouth , includes a steep but short stretch up the hill .

This is a beautifully located property with the benefit of parking.

It was chosen during September 2020 due to its open plan lounge/diner/kitchen and the space, as two households were staying - both from the same family. The living area has three large patio doors opening onto a large balcony and it was this feature which sold the property to me as it meant that the windows could be open and there would be good air flow to the property. It was disappointing when we arrived to find that we were not allowed to open two of the large doors as an owner’s note said they were hard to close. This I think needs to be fixed or at least noted on the brochure description. The other problem is that the hot water ran out on our first day after just three of us had showered. We looked for the heating/water controls and were unable to find any. I called the rental company who said a maintenance man would call. As we were out we did not see him but were assured later that he had been and that there was a small free standing Nest control on the table in the hall which related to the hot water. On searching, it was found but by no means obvious as to what it was. However despite the man apparently having called there was still no hot water. One of our party found the small control and managed to adjust it to suit. May I suggest that instructions relating to this controller are included in the welcome pack! It would save time and effort for holidaymakers and the rental company. When sorting out the rubbish there were no large black bin bags at the property and no large bags to put the bedding in after use. We had to buy some. I understand that the owners have only recently started offering their property for rental so realise there may be a few teething problems but these are fairly substantial. Surely the rental company should advise them on these issues and check they are in place? Apart from these points we had a lovely stay. The house is well equipped, especially the kitchen and as previously stated the location is great, within walking distance of town and the castle. There are great walks in the area too.