The Old Wash House

4.9★

5 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Electric car charging
Off road parking
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 and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

47 Customer Review(s)

Miranda
September 2024

“We had an amazing stay at The Old Wash House in beautiful Dartmouth!”

We love the town and have been visiting it for many decades. On this occasion we had the best time celebrating my special birthday! TOWH was not only very comfortable but a great find & had everything we could possibly need. It was perfectly situated with easy access for exploring the town & the local area and had a lovely outside space with a pretty courtyard garden & a car space too! There’s so much history attached to the property & it was interesting to see find out more about it in the ...

We love the town and have been visiting it for many decades. On this occasion we had the best time celebrating my special birthday! TOWH was not only very comfortable but a great find & had everything we could possibly need. It was perfectly situated with easy access for exploring the town & the local area and had a lovely outside space with a pretty courtyard garden & a car space too! There’s so much history attached to the property & it was interesting to see find out more about it in the fab little town museum! Many thanks for a wonderful stay & we would love to return to TOWH some day!

- Miranda, September 2024
Jackie August 2024

“Beautiful cottage ,very comfortable,has everything you need and more.”

Only issue is the parking space is a bit tight for today's bigger cars,but we realize it cannot be altered.

- Jackie, August 2024
Joanna April 2024

“This was our third stay in The Old Wash House.”

It is brilliantly appointed, clean, and comfortable. The owners take a real pride in upkeep and their love for their house shows. The property is a convenient, level walk into Dartmouth and the car parking space is a real bonus. We had a wonderful week.

- Joanna, April 2024
Josephine December 2023

“Lovely cottage, great location with the benefit of parking.”

- Josephine, December 2023
Jayne October 2023

“The property is in a great location and really lovely and cozy.”

It was very well equipped and we loved the digital showers and LED lights. The dogs loved the built in dog house and the huge tin of dog treats! Would certainly recommend!

- Jayne, October 2023
Jackie September 2023

“Fabulous comfortable cottage with everything and more you could possibly need.”

It’s also in very easy access to the town.My only small issue,is the parking a real bonus,,it’s best for a small car,a bigger car needs careful parking to consider the car next door.

- Jackie, September 2023
Brian September 2023

“The Old Washouse was in a perfect location for accessing everything Dartmouth has to offer.”

The property had everything to make the week comfortable and parking was not a problem.

- Brian, September 2023
Susan September 2023

“We enjoyed staying at the Old Wash House.”

The facilities were exceptional and the welcome with all the little extras gratefully received. The information folders were very useful and the hosts had obviously thought carefully about their customers needs. Many thanks for providing a superb place to stay and we would recommend it to all.

- Susan, September 2023
Paul June 2023

“Our second visit to the Old Wash House.”

Lovely accommodation which contains all the essentials plus more. Ideally situated for Dartmouth with the benefit of parking. Would definitely recommend.

- Paul, June 2023
Scott June 2023

“The cottage is beautiful and tastefully done .”

It’s our second stay and appreciated the treats left for us . Lovely outside courtyard which we enjoyed later in the evening as we were blessed with good weather and warm evenings. Only thing that needs addressing is the outside seating is looking tired now , but generally the whole house is very stylish and well maintained. Games console upstairs and lots of games and information about the resort in the cupboard. The house has a small parking space which is a bonus and is on the flat which is another onus . Just a 5 minute stroll to the centre. Would definitely stay again .

- Scott, June 2023

We look forward to welcoming you back for your third visit! We have now upgraded the patio furniture - thank you for your feedback. Property Owner
Edwin June 2023

“The cottage and location were pretty perfect.”

Everything in the property was well thought out and we all loved our time there. With great weather, we spent a lot of time in the lovely courtyard. The only thing we thought could be improved was the outdoor furniture which has seen better days. Most of the seats are starting to sag and one of the sofas in particular was bent in at the end meaning the seat on top didn’t sit right and the cushions kept sliding off.

- Edwin, June 2023

Delighted you had a really good time. Thank you for your feedback - we have acted on it and upgraded the patio furniture. Property Owner
Tracey May 2023

“The house is beautiful and very comfortable.”

It’s home from home. Once there you don’t want to leave. Comfy beds. Lovely outside space and parking. It’s an absolute delight. 10/10. Highly recommend.

- Tracey, May 2023
Simon May 2023

“Very well equipped and comfortable property in a very accessible location for the town centre.”

Could have done with one or two medium sized saucepans- they were too big or too small, but only a minor quibble.

- Simon, May 2023
Leon April 2023

“Beautiful cottage in a beautiful place.”

Felt like luxury, not a thing I would recommend to change and dogs loved it too. Parking and enclosed garden was a real bonus as parking looked horrendous on busy days. Thank you for an amazing holiday. We will be back.

- Leon, April 2023
Greg April 2023

“Lovely cottage with fabulous facilities in a central location.”

The cottage had everything you would need for a short stay and it instantly felt like a home from home. It was clean, comfortable and we loved the courtyard garden for lounging with a drink after a day out exploring. The car parking space was a bonus as parking in Dartmouth looked horrendous

- Greg, April 2023
Lynn March 2023

“The Old Wash House is such a beautiful cottage.”

It was equipped with everything you could possibly wish for. Beds were so comfortable and the shower is just luxury on earth. Our dogs absolutely loved their "Dog House" and especially the abundance of treats the were supplied. We will certainly return.

- Lynn, March 2023
Laurence February 2023

“Parking spot is a big plus as parking in town is difficult.”

- Laurence, February 2023
Debbie February 2023

“Great location and furnishings / finish.”

Very well equipped kitchen, comfy beds. Dog friendly We had a fabulous stay!

- Debbie, February 2023
Virginia December 2022

“We had a lovely weeks holiday here, such a warm and comfortable place to stay, all our needs had been catered for, Lili loved her dog bed too ❤, We're planning on returning sometime next year.”

Thankyou.

- Virginia, December 2022
Katrin October 2022

“An absolute gem!”

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- Katrin, October 2022
Karen September 2022

“Excellent cottage in a very handy location, just a few minutes walk from the town centre.”

All needs are catered for and we couldn’t have wished for more.

- Karen, September 2022
Caroline August 2022

“A second stay at The Old Wash House in beautiful Dartmouth.”

Lovely, comfortable and very well-equipped cottage. Delicious welcome wine and fudge (we bought some Roly's fudge to bring home as it was so yummy). The location is great and the information provided by the owners is also very helpful. We would definitely recommend this property.

- Caroline, August 2022
John July 2022

“What's not to like ?”

This must be the best-appointed rental property in the UK - quite amazing. Also characterful and within easy reach of the front. So nice to come into a place where the basics have been provided, e.g. plenty of tabs for the dishwasher, etc. All it lacked was a cosy for the teapot !

- John, July 2022
Karen July 2022

“Our third stay at The Old Wash House.”

As ever we had a great stay. Not short of anything we needed. The freezer was so useful during the heat wave, we could keep plenty of ice and lollies. The courtyard is brilliant for sitting out and we used it everyday. It does get very hot 36 degrees according to the helpful thermometer and it might be useful to have some seating in the shadier part of the outside space. We are gutted that we won’t be staying again next year as we don’t need a property as big as The Old Wash House as there will just be 2 of use plus the dogs. Thank you again for a lovely stay.

- Karen, July 2022
Lynn June 2022

“A lovely property good location, extremely well equipped in beautiful Dartmouth.”

- Lynn, June 2022
Tracey April 2022

“WOW Excellent property a real home from home.”

Very clean fresh and comfortable had everything you needed and more. A truly fabulous property. Looking forward to coming back next May.

- Tracey, April 2022
Linda February 2022

“I would like to share a big thank you to the owners of their cottage.”

It is the second time we have stayed in their home. A really relaxing cottage with everything thoughtout so well. I just love the showers..a complete treat as we are renovating our 16 Century house at the moment. The kitchen has everything you need and televisions everywhere are a treat. A big thank you to Country Cottages too..well organised and easy to work with. I truly recommend the Cottage and company. Linda Atkins

- Linda, February 2022
Michael November 2021

“Perfect, just perfect!”

- Michael, November 2021
Scott July 2021

“Maybe a bit more info needed for the hot water and heating and the TVs need auto retuning to get the channels available…very minor but overall a gorgeous home two min walk away from the centre.”

.10/10

- Scott, July 2021
Caroline July 2021

“We loved The Old Wash House and Dartmouth.”

Excellent location and lovely property, everything you could need to self-cater is provided and the courtyard was wonderful in the sunny weather. Short walk on the flat to the riverside and many restaurants. Highly recommend.

- Caroline, July 2021
Karen July 2021

“This is the second time we’ve stayed at The Old Wash House and yet again we have had a lovely stay.”

Everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The showers are a particular highlight. Beds are comfortable and we all slept really well. The smart TVs in every room are also a fantastic addition for bad weather days on when it’s the Wimbledon final and it’s lunch time. All in all a great stay and we booked for next year before we left.

- Karen, July 2021
Paul June 2021

“Excellent cottage Real home from home and excellent position for Walks into ...”

Excellent cottage Real home from home and excellent position for Walks into Dartmouth Already recommended to family and friends

- Paul, June 2021
Dawn June 2021

“This was our 2nd stay at The Old Wash House.”

The house is a 5 minute walk into Dartmouth was clean and had everything you needed. Car parking space is a bonus for Dartmouth and the house allows dogs too. We would have no hesitation in recommending TOWH.

- Dawn, June 2021
Rebecca December 2020

“The cottage was lovely, kitchen was fully equipped, every room had a smart TV, and the Christmas decorations added a really nice touch.”

We also had a card, prosecco and chocolates left out for us. We were blown away, it was a lovely gesture.

- Rebecca, December 2020
Rebecca October 2020

“The house has everything you could possibly need and was in a great position in Dartmouth, with the added bonus of having a parking space!”

It was very comfortable and we didn’t really want to leave.

- Rebecca, October 2020
Brian September 2020

“Everything provided we could not ask for more.”

One of the best we have stayed in. Would have no hesitation in recommending The Old Wash House.

- Brian, September 2020
Patrick March 2020

“Not only were we impressed with the whole booking process but also when arriving/staying at The Old Wash House we loved the accommodation which was very modern (even though a Grade II listed building), well equipped and comfortable!”

The location was also perfect for getting around Dartmouth itself but also travelling around the South Coast of Devon plus having a designate parking space at the rear of the property was a real bonus. Can honestly say that it made our first trip to Dartmouth a memorable one - such a lovely town - especially as we were celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary! The "Wright Crew" can be proud of their little gem!

- Patrick, March 2020
Rowena December 2019

“Having stayed in many holiday cottages I think this is among one of the best.”

The cottage is very comfortable and extremely well equipped - they have thought of everything. The house was lovely and warm when we arrived and a complimentary bottle of Prosecco was a very welcome touch. The location is ideal and an off road parking space is a luxury in Dartmouth. I would not hesitate to recommend this property and could be very tempted to stay there again. Thank you for making our break extra enjoyable.

- Rowena, December 2019
Wendy October 2019

“Spent a week in The Old Wash house, it’s a lovely 3 bed property which is extremely well equipped, very comfortable beds and fabulous bathrooms, we all loved the showers, our son loved the lighting!”

Well set up for dogs, you can secure them in the court yard if wish to. We did manage to sit out one eve for a short time, weather was great for October! The house is in a great location for a easy walk into town, a small parking space is a bonus! We would definitely return to the Old Wash House.

- Wendy, October 2019
Karen August 2019

“The Old Wash House in Dartmouth is a beautiful property.”

Perfect location for getting into town and it’s a flat walk. We also had parking which is always a bonus. Everything was just about thought of in the house, if they had put clothes in the wardrobes don’t think we would have needed anything. The showers were amazing and the smart TVs a real bonus it meant we could sign into all our steaming services, Netflix, Prime and Now as well having all the catch up services. The courtyard was lovely sit out, once we found the cushions doh! a tiny niggle would be that it’s not secure for the dogs and we quickly learned you have to tie them up or hold their lead to avoid an escape. The third bedroom is up in the eves and isn’t really suitable for anyone older than a teenager, which was fine in our case as that was who was using it. Because of its location that bedroom was also very hot but there is a fan which helped. All in all a great stay and we would come back.

- Karen, August 2019
Joanna July 2019

“We had a fantastic week at The Old Wash House.”

It’s well appointed, clean, and comfortable and in a super location for strolling into Dartmouth. Having car parking was a real bonus, and the sun-trap courtyard was a lovely space. Thanks for accommodating our three Border Terriers - they appreciated the blankets and the biccies. We’ve stayed in Dartmouth many times over the years, and by far this house was our favourite.

- Joanna, July 2019
Dawn June 2019

“Clean and central location.”

Parking was also a bonus in Dartmouth plus dog friendly.

- Dawn, June 2019
L April 2019

“Here is a little ditty feedback I sent to the old washhouseThe Clark Clan Holiday break Easter 2019 Outstanding Luxury Dartmouth dwelling Woofers well catered for Action packed week of walking and eating Sipping local beers and wines Happy family times House positioned perfectly, on the flat Outdoor adventures close at hand Unbelievable sights all around Simply special Exceptional place to stay Thank you The Wright Crew for the loan of TOWH.”

We will be back

- L, April 2019
Victoria March 2019

“We had a fantastic stay at The Old Wash House.”

It was beautifully decorated and furnished and immaculately clean. The location was perfect and it was great having the private parking space. Really good service from Coast and Country Cottages too. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

- Victoria, March 2019
Peter February 2019

“Lovely clean and comfortable accommodation within a few minutes stroll of the town.”

Gas fire gave the lounge a really cosy feel for those chillier evenings. Altogether a really enjoyable stay.

- Peter, February 2019
Claire December 2018

“We had a lovely stay at the Old Wash House.”

It is in a lovely position, in walking distance to town and the Castle. Great facilities, clean and comfortable. Scaffolding didn’t really cause a problem and the man working on the next door house was very friendly. Little sitting out area would be lovely in the summer months. Booking was very easy.

- Claire, December 2018
Ashley November 2018

“Lovely cottage, all good quality facilities required as promised and clean and comfortable.”

The gas fired wood burner in the living room was great, no mess and easy to use and made the room cosy. Great location just a short walk on the level to town. Only comments would be that the courtyard area was not dog proof which was not an issue for us visiting in November as we did not use the courtyard to sit outside but in the summer this would be more awkward as the dog would have to be on a lead when outside. Don't know how this could be addressed though with the parking spot which is a big plus in Dartmouth where parking is difficult. Overall, really enjoyed our stay. Thanks

- Ashley, November 2018

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Summary

Three bedrooms each with a smart TV: 1x King-size bed with an en suite shower room featuring a shower cubicle with LED lighting, w.c., wash-hand basin, light with shaver socket, and a heated towel rail
1x Double
1x Single
Family bathroom on the first floor, equipped with a walk-in shower with LED lighting, w.c., wash-hand basin in a vanity unit, and heated towel rail
Kitchen / dining area
Sitting room.
Gas central heating. Fridge, dishwasher, electric double oven with hob, and a wine fridge, washing machine and freezer
Smart TV, Gaming console in the sitting room with additional smart TV in the kitchen. The sitting room, kitchen and all bedrooms have the added benefit of USB charging points. Off road parking for one car - 4.9m x 2.8m (at narrowest)
Electric Car Charging Point available on request. Full fibre wifi broadband
Pet friendly - two dogs are welcome at the property, with fully enclosed courtyard. Bed linen and towels are supplied
Strictly No Smoking

The property

The Old Wash House, winner of the 2019 VisitEngland ROSE Award, is a delightfully presented and recently refurbished Grade II listed property in historic Dartmouth, finished to a very high standard, plus off-road parking for one car.

The well-equipped holiday home is dog-friendly and retains many original features, including period fireplaces and the remains of the original wash house within its enclosed courtyard. Two steps lead down to a paved patio and an entrance into the property at the side/rear.

A front door opens into an entrance porch with a further door into the accommodation.

sitting room is comfortably furnished, with a log burner effect gas fire, wall-mounted Smart TV and bay window to the front.

The kitchen/dining area is beautifully equipped with built in appliances.

There is also a fabulous ‘dog house’, a designated home for your dog to enjoy, separate utility cupboard ,and dining area with French doors opening out onto the rear courtyard. There are three bedrooms.

On the first floor is the master bedroom with a King-size bed and en suite shower room.

Bedroom two has a double bed, whilst bedroom three (situated in the attic) is furnished with a single bed, a wall-mounted TV, and games console!

On the first floor is a family bathroom.

Outside there is a sunny paved terrace within the enclosed, walled courtyard, with seating.

Off-road parking for one car. Whether you are travelling with family or friends, this fabulous holiday home is perfect for up to five people and two dogs, looking for a Dartmouth break.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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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.

The property is a 5 minute level walk from the town centre.

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

Up to two dogs are welcome at the property and the courtyard is fully enclosed.

Strictly No Smoking

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had an amazing stay at The Old Wash House in beautiful Dartmouth!”

“Beautiful cottage ,very comfortable,has everything you need and more.”

“This was our third stay in The Old Wash House.”

“Lovely cottage, great location with the benefit of parking.”

“The property is in a great location and really lovely and cozy.”

“Fabulous comfortable cottage with everything and more you could possibly need.”

“The Old Washouse was in a perfect location for accessing everything Dartmouth has to offer.”

“We enjoyed staying at the Old Wash House.”

“Our second visit to the Old Wash House.”

“The cottage is beautiful and tastefully done .”

“The cottage and location were pretty perfect.”

“The house is beautiful and very comfortable.”

“Very well equipped and comfortable property in a very accessible location for the town centre.”

“Beautiful cottage in a beautiful place.”

“Lovely cottage with fabulous facilities in a central location.”