Seascape (Dartmouth)

Seascape is a beautifully presented, clean and modern house.

The facilities were great and perfectly suited to our needs as 4 adults. The only problem we had was the pillows, which are far too big! It’s a lovely house and a perfect base being 10 minutes walk from town and with the most spectacular views of the River.

Lovely property with a beautiful vista of the River and Kingsbridge.

Quite a hike up but that’s what gives you the views. We found best pub for food,views and beer was steampacket in Kingsbridge. It’s the grey building left of the ferry station and is clearly visible from the patio.

We had a lovely stay and the house is thoughtfully and tastefully furnished and accessorised.

However, the decoration is very tired and it obviously needs re-decorating throughout- there are also a couple of serious damp issues in the main bedroom and en-suite as well as smaller areas in the living room. The house was not especially clean, i.e. floor under sofas was very dirty and dusty and there was broken glass in the porch and on the patio so obviously this had not been checked or swept by the cleaner.

House is very nice with fabulous views over the river dart.

The overall cleanliness was very good particularly things like towels and bedding although there was a stain on my duvet which I didn’t know until I stripped the bed before we left. Some kitchen utensils were unusable because they were caked with burnt on grease And we didn’t use the cooker because the filter in the hood was filthy. It was rather chilly in the evenings and there was central heating. I couldn’t find any advice or instructions on how to operate it. Fortunately, I have Hive at home so I managed to get the heating system up and running However, there is one radiator valve in the front bedroom that I could not Work out how to operate. Parking is an issue although we were able to park outside for unloading and loading on the final day it was an inconvenience having to park in the main town car park. The property details mention it being a short walk of 10 minutes or so down into the town and whilst this might be true coming back up from the town is a different matter. basically you have to choose between a very long flight of steps or a short Hill that must be about 45° at least !!. I ended up needing to use my car to drive my wife and elderly dog back up to the house and then return to the car park and then walk back up myself. On one occasion, I did have to stop and gather my breath. I would mention that we are both in our 70s and although reasonably mobile this was really too much. I don’t think the house is at all suitable. 70s and although reasonably mobile this was really too much. I don’t think the house is at suitable for anyone with mobility issues unless driven up there in a vehicle. For this reason I don’t think we would ever return there and I’m glad that we were only there for a few days. Thank goodness the weather was good and we were out and about every day.

This was our second stay at Seascape in the space of 18 months.

We love the layout and comfort of the house for our family of four with two teenagers. The house is well equipped with everything you could need. The views are stunning from the sitting room, the main bedroom and the terrace. We were so sad to leave and will definitely book again. Thank you to the owners and Coast and Country Cottages.

I need a phone number to contact people at syke

Seascape is a very nice property in a good location (if you don’t mind uphill walks!

) The view out front overlooking the River Dart is pretty special. We really enjoyed our stay here but found it a shame that some maintenance around the property is left wanting. The front fascia, terrace and patio furniture need attention along with some of the fixtures and fittings throughout the property. Parking down in the town wasn’t too much of an issue for us during our stay in May (apart from the walk) but the car park was generally fairly busy, and I would imagine it could be more of an issue in high season. I would like to recommend Sykes but have had to knock off some points due to their unfortunate association with B Corp.

We had a truly wonderful week at seascape.

We watched the steam train from the window, we saw 2 cruise boats arrive and leave. The bed was very comfortable, the property was always warm and there was always plenty of hot water. The parking permit was very useful. We found many fabulous restaurants within walking distance. Maybe it could be made clearer that access to property on foot could be considered challenging for low mobility guests but we left fitter and trimmer than when we arrived. Overall a memorable stay, would definitely recommend for a stay in Dartmouth

Very well equipped property everything you could need for your stay and a wonderful view of the river from the property the and the bonus was the shrubs opposite the house were cut down to give an even better view

Great property .

We’ve been several times before and it just gets better .

The extractor hood above the hob had a cm of fluff across all of it which we presume was from the liner that was disintergating, and there were droplets of fat hanging down.

Went to the Coast & Country office to complain they day after we arrived, they promised to send a cleaner the following day, we waited in but they didn't come, heard nothing, was there for two weeks and it was not picked up on the weekly clean. Spent more that wanted on takeaway meals as we did not want to use the hob. A bedside table was covered in dog hairs and a cig butt was on the bedroom floor when we arrived, again would have mentioned to cleaner had they come, both still there after the mid holiday clean. There was mould on the walls and ceiling in the bathroom probably because extractor fans in bathrooms did not come on and the velux window was difficult to open. Also mould on the wall in the front bedroom and on the wall behind the sofa downstairs. Radiator in front bedroom did not work. Trim and grouting on shower screen was black, easily cleaned with bleach or a piece of trim for less than £10. We have stayed in this property before but we will not return.

Enjoyed our stay but very disappointed with the state of the living room carpet.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen one in so much need of replacement

A lovely cottage that we've been to before.

We would hope to go again but as we get older perhaps the steepness of the approach to it from the town might impact of our ability to return to it again & again which would be a great shame because it has such beautiful views & it is all so comfortable.

The cottage is in a stunning location, views are beautiful.

If there was one thing to really enjoy the views on lovely sunny days it great to sit outside, but the front garden area needs some attention, bit of weeding maybe some plants, it looks very tired.

Seascape was exactly as described - very well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and everything we needed for a lovely holiday.

We were able to park the car on the access ramp to unload and had no problem turning round to drive back to the car park, but we do have a medium sized car. It is a quiet location and yet easily accessible to the town (as long as you don’t mind steps!)

Great property, nicely decorated and homely feel.

Had everything we needed, only improvement would be a coffee table as mentioned by others. Outstanding views over the dart and town 2 minutes walk away. Would definitely like to return, thanks for a great week.

We arrived late in the evening on our day of arrival and couldn’t have been more delighted when we woke up and saw the view from Seascape.

The house is comfortable, really nicely fitted out and also a good size for our family of two adults, two teenage boys and a dog. We have stayed in a lot of self catering properties around the UK coast and this stands out as one of the best. We will definitely stay there again.

We loved the property, enjoyed its situation high above the town with glorious views and found it comfortable.

The only problem was the heating. We could not work out how to adjust it. It di not come on in the evening when we needed it, but in the middle of the night when it meant we woke up feeling too warm!

We had a lovely week at Seascape.

Really comfortable, welcoming property with incredible views. They were not joking about the steep road, a bit of an adventure but no problem for those without mobility issues. Really sad to leave, would definitely recommend Seascape and Sykes (who contacted us during our stay to see if everything was ok) as an amazing place to stay in Dartmouth.

Really lovely cottage, very comfy with great views, it’s a very narrow road to drop off luggage but we managed it in a transit van (just) it’s great to have the parking permit for the car park in town, if you use the steps to get back up and down much quicker I think it was 97 steps down and you are right in the heart of everything, so many lovely shops, restaurants and pubs, a lovely place to visit.

Gas fire in the lounge was a bonus in November as made the lounge so cosy, beds really comfy, amazing views from main bedroom. Thank you

Fabulous cottage with amazing views and comfy beds.

Well-equipped kitchen and well furnished dog friendly house. Shower over bath luke-warm at best: taps ok but shower poor - reported to local agent. As this is a Gold Star award winning property, we were disappointed to see no welcome pack - would have been helpful to have had a j cloth and some washing up liquid! Absolutely no sign of any basic household stuff - a pint of milk would have been appreciated…otherwise a lovely stay..!!

Absolutely loved the property.

The views are fantastic and brilliant to wake up to. The kitchen was well stocked with cutlery/crockery and some basics that you need. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate were great to have (but more the banister struts are quite wide so our 10month old could almost get through, or at least we worried she might get her head stuck a little. But it’s a small landing so we just kept her in the rooms.)

Property was lovely , real home from home with amazing views .

We had a wonderful comfortable stay at Seascape which we would definitely recommend. Only slight criticism is it could do with a more thorough clean ie behind beds , rubber seal on shower screen and change of toilet brush .

Very comfortable house.

Brilliant location all the amenities of Dartmouth only 7mins walk away .Very narrow lane and steep hill to the property but level walks for our dog from the doorstep to the castle .Chapel steps the easiest to go down into town….. Amazing views quiet area !!

We’ve been staying in holiday cottages for years and we agreed that Seascape is the best by far.

The views are amazing (we thought daytime was good but wait until you see it at night!) the decor is absolutely lovely (in fact we liked one of the pictures so much we bought a copy in a gallery in town) and we were incredibly comfortable with everything provided. Other reviewers were right in all the positives they said and we recommend it highly. Lovely to be within a 5 minute walk of the town (we timed it coming up the steps!) and yet being higher up means you get to enjoy the gorgeous views outside the hustle and bustle of the town. Our one tip would be when you arrive and pick up the keys, go and take a look at the hill you have to drive up; it’s short but steep and helps to know where you’re going. We absolutely loved it all and highly recommend it.

Perfect home for our first trip to Devon.

House was lovely; tasteful, really well equipped and very comfortable. The views are amazing and the location was exactly what we’d hoped for. The walk up and down the hill kept us fit and might be a problem for those with mobility issues but it’s only a short walk to the shops and restaurants which was perfect for us. Dartmouth was lovely and we explored the surrounding areas and found the places we liked. Only hesitation in recommending the property is that it might be booked up for when we return which we definitely will. Thanks for sharing your lovely house with us

Dartmouth is a great location.

The steep climb up to this comfortable cottage are worth it for the views over the Dart estuary and Kingswear.. All fixtures and fittings are good quality at Seascape including an extremely comfy bed after our days out. I had to mark Seascape slightly down for cleanliness.It may seem churlish as it was just a small thing but the velux windows on the landing and in the bathroom were full of cobwebs. Everywhere else is immaculately clean . Thank you for a wonderful stay. Hope to return to this area soon.

Brilliant holiday cottage

Two words.

....Book it!!! One of the best we have stayed in. Staggering views, nice outdoor furniture and very well equipped. Unlike many Dartmouth Cottages not too many steps and close to town.

Absolutely fabulous weekend break.

The cottage was very well equipped, clean, comfortable and with the most wonderful views. Pre warning, the road is very, very narrow if you aren’t used to tight roads. Easier to leave the car at the car park and walk up. We will be back!! Fantastic cottage!

We absolutely loved our stay at Seascape.

The views are incredible, the property was very well equipped (everything looked new). It was very clean, great dishwasher! It is a great central local and it was so nice to wake in the morning a have a tea in bed looking over the river dart. Would recommend and we will definitely return to this beautiful property.

There is a general damp feel and smell especially in the bathrooms.

Damp patch also down the sitting room wall where the downpipe is. It would also have been nice if a better welcome pack was prepared. With AirBNB I would say that you generally have more facilities available in each property.

The house was lovely, very well equipped with great showers.

The lounge was not the most comfortable with the TV and chair positioning (you'd have to twist your neck), but we hardly spent any time in there apart from late in the evening so it didn't bother us. The showers were a highlight as the water pressure was fantastic. There is a crack in the main bathroom door however which needs to be sealed as you can catch a glimpse of whomever is in the loo! It would have also been nice to have more than 1 toilet roll provided per couple for 7 nights to give more of a sense of being well accommodated as that felt a little bit of an oversight, especially given the price we'd paid - it would've been nice to have loo roll supplied for the week! Another tricky issue was the carpark. We had no issue finding a park when we arrived on Friday but we drove to Salcombe on Monday and when we returned the carpark was full. We had to circle it for a while and wait for someone to leave which was a bit stressful as there was nowhere else identified for us to park. Perhaps a backup option of another carpark, such as the park and ride, that could be used with the permit would help as we were put off driving anywhere else out of fear we'd not be able to park when we returned. Overall however it was a gorgeous property with the most picturesque view and we'd definitely recommend it. I think it's highly likely we would return for another holiday given we had such a wonderful stay.

The house was lovely.

Very clean, comfortable, well equipped, spacious and with stunning views all around. Dartmouth was a perfect destination. We made the mistake of setting satnav for the address of the property which caused us half an hour of anxious driving along extremely narrow roads. It’s best to aim for the Agent’s address in the town and travel along the A roads. The car parking permit worked very well and for us was much better than any welcome pack. We had a wonderful week.

Excellent holiday and property- suggest just make people aware of steep steps and very inaccessible road to property to unload

Such a wonderful cottage, stunning views, well appointed with lovely well equipped kitchen.

Very comfortable beds and the best part was having a morning coffee overlooking the River Dart! We loved our stay and will definitely be back. Thank you from The Whitfield’s and Alfie the spaniel.

The views from the front windows of the property were really special.

My son loved watching the car ferry move back and forth and looking at all the different boats coming and going, as well as the steam train puffing back and forth across at Kingswear. It was particularly lovely at dusk when all the lights were twinkling. Although it was a steep climb each time back to the cottage, we were only minutes from the centre of the town and we really loved being there. Hopefully the steps also helped us to burn off those extra calories we consumed while we were there! A lovely property and Dartmouth is a great place to be.

Very enjoyable one week stay.

The property was immaculately clean with fantastic views overlooking the river estuary and the smaller ferry. We could not have wished for or expected more. We would not hesitate to make a return visit to the property at some time in the future.