The Retreat

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

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

Mr Baber
August 2019

“We had a lovely break and a few initial problems with tv, heating and toilet ventilation were resolved by the quick and excellent aid of a service engineer.”

The rear patio is a bit tired with decking and general woodwork requiring cleaning and repair and the weeds and brambles were overgrown. Patio furniture a bit rickety and old. Having criticised the patio, it is bathed in sunshine all day and a nice area to sit even with my previous comments.

The rear patio is a bit tired with decking and general woodwork requiring cleaning and repair and the weeds and brambles were overgrown. Patio furniture a bit rickety and old. Having criticised the patio, it is bathed in sunshine all day and a nice area to sit even with my previous comments.
Mrs Wadley July 2020

“I would call this property average.”

It’s acceptable enough and a great location as a base for being out & about in this lovely part of the world. It needs a little TLC, more modernisation, and the decor is a bit tired. But it has all the amenities you actually need. Spacious decking is very sunny & a bonus in the summer. Patio furniture looked new which was good. My main grumble is lack of blackout blind on the velux window in the double bedroom. Broad daylight at 5am is harsh. But dark cream bed linen (to match the walls?) really isn’t ideal. Surely most people (including me) expect white. As with other comments, TV didn’t seem to work (not a problem for us) & washing machine didn’t work initially, but promptly fixed to be fair.
Mr Baldwin June 2019

“Very concerned regarding the Good Housekeeping bond of £200 as there was ...”

Very concerned regarding the Good Housekeeping bond of £200 as there was damaged to the property which had not been reported to Sykes cottages,however the issues were quickly resolved by the local office
Mr Parrish May 2019

“A parking permit would have been useful”
“A great house for a break by the sea.”

Thank you for your lovely comments. We are delighted that you had an enjoyable holiday at The Retreat and look forward to seeing you again soon. The Team at Coast & Country Cottages. Owner relations
“If there was an 'average' rating for The Retreat I would have to use it rather than good.”

Although it slept 5 (including one child) there was not enough seating at the kitchen table for 5 people and one of us had to sit on the sofa to eat. If you can't seat 5, you shouldn't advertise the house for 5. Even children need to sit at a table to eat. We had trouble getting the TV to work despite following the instructions to the letter and couldn't get the TV in the main bedroom to work at all. I couldn't find instructions for the washing machine which wasn't very intuitive.
“Would definitely recommend.”
“Cottage was lovely - perhaps could have done with one extra stair gate at the foot of the stairs but this is only a very minor thing!”

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The property

The Retreat is a well presented and cosy cottage over three levels.

The cottage offers accommodation for a family or two couples (maximum four adults). The cottage is located in the centre of Dartmouth in quiet Lake Street (just off Victoria Road).

The town's famous waterfront can be easily reached in just a few minutes for a wide selection of pubs, restaurants and shops or for boat trips, crabbing or simply to watch the world go by. The cottage is accessed directly from Lake Street via three steps into a lounge/kitchen area.

A well presented room with oak flooring, L-shaped leather sofa, wall mounted TV with DVD/CD, free wireless broadband for internet access, dining table with four chairs.

The galley kitchen has a range of units, four-ring ceramic hob, electric oven, slimline dishwasher, fridge and microwave, toaster and fresh coffee maker.

Stairs lead up to the first floor from the lounge area with integral stairgate at the top.

On the first floor is a double/twin bedroom with original oak flooring and stacker bed made up as two single beds and drawers, TV (DVDs only).

Stairs with integral stair gate leads to the second floor to a double bedroom built into the roof space enjoying a velux window, exposed beams and original Oak flooring.

King-size bed, TV (DVDs only) and hairdryer. In addition to the en suite cloakroom is a tiled bathroom on the first floor.

With bath, shower (over), w.c., wash-hand basin and heated towel rail.

Also on the first floor is a built-in cupboard with washer/dryer, small freezer and combination boiler providing unlimited hot water at all times.

There is also a clothes airer,iron and table board. At first floor level there are double doors out to a wide decking area over two levels.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1x Twin
1x King sized bed with en suite cloakroom with w.c
and wash-hand basin
Family bathroom with bath, shower (over), w.c, wash-hand basin and heated towel rail
Lounge / kitchen / dining room.
Four-ring ceramic hob, electric oven, slimline dishwasher, fridge and microwave, toaster and fresh coffee maker
TV with DVD/CD
Wifi available Washer/dryer, small freezer Gas central heating and combination boiler providing unlimited hot water at all times
Bed linen and towels supplied

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

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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.

Please note that there is no parking at the property and no parking permit is provided for this property also. All bed linen and bath/hand towels are supplied. You will need to bring your own tea towels beach towels and oven gloves.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Christmas

The Retreat

Dartmouth, Devon (Ref. 995739)

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Features

“We had a lovely break and a few initial problems with tv, heating and toilet ventilation were resolved by the quick and excellent aid of a service engineer.”

“I would call this property average.”

“Very concerned regarding the Good Housekeeping bond of £200 as there was ...”

“A parking permit would have been useful”

“A great house for a break by the sea.”

“If there was an 'average' rating for The Retreat I would have to use it rather than good.”

“Would definitely recommend.”

“Cottage was lovely - perhaps could have done with one extra stair gate at the foot of the stairs but this is only a very minor thing!”

The property

Summary

Awards & accreditations

About the location

DARTMOUTH