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River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Sea view

Explore the area

Dartmouth

Place, Visit Dartmouth
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Royal Naval College
‪11 min walk‬
Place, Blackpool Sands
‪5 min drive‬
Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Basement Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Top Floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Basement ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families

The Bolthole is a beautifully presented 4 storey double fronted period property within Dartmouth’s centre, having 3 double bedrooms, 2 large bathrooms and outside balconies offering spectacular views of Kingswear, Dartmouth Estuary and out to sea. The property is situated in a level position close to Dartmouth's town and amenities, comfortable lounge and a well equipped kitchen. Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is achievable throughout the building.

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Kitchen

Free WiFi

Sea view

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Brixham Harbour and Brixham Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dartmoor National Park and South Devon. Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens and Woodlands Family Theme Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Dartmouth

What's nearby

Visit Dartmouth - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Royal Naval College - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Dartmouth Golf and Country Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Dartmouth Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Blackpool Sands - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

Newton Abbot Station - 27 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Belle Bistro - ‬4 min drive
‪The Crab & Bucket - ‬4 min walk
‪Ship Inn - ‬4 min drive
‪The Dolphin - ‬6 min walk
‪Station Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Views, Town Centre On A Level Position, Great For Families located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dartmouth Museum and Visit Dartmouth. South West Coast Path Section 41 Trailhead and Royal Naval College are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

KAM SANGHERA

31 May, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I can only say a great and amazing place

It was clean warm and safe - close to all the shops and restaurants- highly recommended

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

31 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views in a great location

The property is newly renovated and nicely decorated. The views from the top floor are magnificient. It was very conveneint to have food and cafes at your doorstop or short walk away in town. We reqlly enjoyed the BOLTHOLE.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

25 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip to Dartmouth

Excellent property, in a great town centre location. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma F.

6 Aug, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bolthole

Great location, stunning views from attic balconies. Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves - thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

14 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Property Great Location

The property was clean, well presented and had everything we needed. Communication with the owner was prompt, considerate and really helpful. The house is clearly well maintained and has the feel of somewhere in which the owner feels real pride. It is genuinely a home from home. The arrangement of rooms worked really well. The property is close to the center of Dartmouth and though there is no long term parking outside the property it really wasn't a problem. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

17 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Families Weekend

Booked The Bolthole because of its convenient location for a BRNC Families Weekend. Property was immaculate loved the decor and very comfortable for our party of 6 .Plenty of hot water and comfortable beds. Ideal location for eating out and walks along the quay and literally a 10 min car ride to BRNC or a 20 min walk. Parking was fine too although one vehicle left in long stay. Wouldn’t advise catering yourself as kitchen not really big enough for all to sit comfortably to eat a dinner but ok for breakfast and drinks but a stones throw from excellent restaurants. Stairs are steep but just take care. excellent communication from the owner .Maybe be back in December 😍

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley U.

20 Aug, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs Underwood

Lovely property, living accommodation is spacious enough for 4 adults, ample space in bedrooms and lovely sea views. Conveniently situated within easy walking distance to amenities. We pre booked parking at Sainsbury’s a 30 minute walk away (down a very steep hill) but there are regular buses into Dartmouth town centre from outside Sainsbury’s. There are a couple of car parks in the town but do your research on overnight parking etc beforehand. Paul was very accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. Regular contact to ensure an enjoyable stay. Cannot fault at all, we had a lovely few days at The Bolthole.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

27 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great few days

Perfect little place for the three of us. Husband and 12 year old. We had the top floor which was lovely. Agree the steps are steep and you do need to mind your head once at the top but we were ok and he’s 6 ft 2. We slept with the doors open. On one side of the room there are two comfy chairs where you can watch the lovely views of Kingswear and the various boats going up and down the Dart. 12 year old had the first floor bed and was very happy. The beds were comfortable. We only used the first floor shower room and the water is a great pressure. The kitchen well apportioned, overall really pleased with the stay. Location perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

13 Oct, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paul was a great host and gave us detailed information and instructions for our stay. The property was small but perfectly formed with wonderful views from the top floor. We managed to find 2 parking spaces in the street parking outside the property but I imagine this would be challenging in peak periods. The property was excellently situated and this was a huge advantage. We had a wonderful stay and would recommend to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

21 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house. Fantastic views. Friendly host and housekeeper. Very convenient centre of town position.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis M.

13 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property was clean and well-appointed. There were a few glitches, which were probably my fault. The owner is very approachable and helpful. We were a little surprised there were no towels. But maybe that's a British thing. He made accommodations for that. Very pleasant experience

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl F.

9 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for enjoying everything Dartmouth has to offer. We found car parking spaces close to the property each evening, and we left the car up in the park and ride car park during the day, so no issues there. We're a family of 5, with two older teenagers and a 4 year old, so we used a blow up single mattress in our room (top floor) for the youngster and the teenagers had the other 2 rooms. Couldn't fault it overall.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Behrokh B.

30 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

OVER ALL WE HAD A LOVELY STAY. THE VIEWS AND THE BALCONY IN PARTICULAR WERE REALLY STUNNING IN TOP FLOOR.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

30 Jul, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property with a super view of the river from the top floor bedroom, well kept, clean & tidy. The host was on hand to answer any questions we may have had ( we didn't ). No problems to recommend and wouldn't hesitate to book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie B.

3 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central Townhouse with Gorgeous Views

My friends and I had the best weekend staying at the property - the location is perfect for being able to pop in to town and back during the day, rather than having to plan full trips up and down the dartmouth hills! The bathrooms were modern and clean, and the views from the master bedroom were fabulous. The seating area in the master was also a plus. Being a group of friends it also was useful having the two guest bedrooms feeling 'equal', rather than one pair feeling like they were short changed. Having 2 bathrooms also super useful. A few things to note - the stairs are steep with it being a townhouse, you do need to bring your own towels (although Paul & Karen kindly lent us a couple of theirs for the members of the group that forgot) and you do need to sort out the rubbish during your stay (due to council bin collection times). None of this took away from our experience at all but just something to note. Communication with Paul and Karen was great and they couldn't have been more helpful. Would definitely come back, can't wait to wake up with a coffee on the balcony again soon!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

18 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BRNC commissioning/ideal Bolthole

Central to town, all restaurants nearby - ideal family property if attending the Naval college.Clean comfortable, three double beds on different floors. Top floor with impressive view.It is quirky, especially the handholds to access each floor. Eclectic mix of ornaments I loved the fireplace fish. Would recommend without hesitation- Thanks again

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

2 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year's stay

House is in great position for getting into town and very well kept. Parking was not easy once in main car park we tried not to move it.House big enough for 4 people.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norbert H.

2 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Victorianisches Haus mit tollem Ausblick im Zentrum

Sehr gut für Besucher, die mit engen steilen Treppen umgehen können. Mit 3 Schlafräumen.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

20 Oct, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Families weekend

Wonderful modern conversion of an old 4 story cottage. A real ‘bolt hole with gorgeous views, well equipped kitchen, comfy beds and bathrooms and an amazingly responsive host. We were in Dartmouth to see our son at the naval college and he was super grateful for somewhere to relax for a few hours of overnight leave. Parking was a slight challenge because so many families were in town but we were lucky enough to get overnight parking on the road both nights. Thank you Paul for looking after us from afar!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

14 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dartmouth Highlight

Great property ideally situated for walking into town. Great attentive hosts. Top marks.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

siobhan p.

12 Aug, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break in Dartmouth

Property was perfect for what we needed. Amazing view from the top bedroom. Felt very lucky to find such a lovely place last minute. Really clean and well equipped. Comfortable beds. Excellent communication with the owners.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon J.

29 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely views and stylish place

Perfect for family of five. Maximise the views and time in the centre of Dartmouth

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

1 Jan, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Bolthole Dartmouth

Excellent accommodation and excellent location

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

24 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful views

We had a lovely short break at the Bolthole, which was perfectly positioned in the centre of Dartmouth, with restaurants, bars, and shops all within walking distance. The property was quirky and cosy with lovely views of the river Dart from the top floor. The kitchen was very well equipped with modern appliances should you decide to eat in. We would definitely go back there.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory D.

3 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Bolthole Dartmouth

The property has everything you require for you stay. The views from the top floor bed are amazing. A quick phone call Paul and Karen, the hosts were available at if anything went wrong or assistance required with anything. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul & Karen Roberts

We are a large, close family based in Staffordshire, with our business focus on caring for the elderly. Karen and I have three daughters, Charlotte, Courtney, Ottie and a son Scott. We love visiting Dartmouth, with a long family history of enjoyment here. We are very proud and fortunate to have our holiday home in Dartmouth, visiting most months, hoping that our guests feel it's a home from home as we do.

Why they chose this property

The Bolthole is very well presented and decorated to suit its environment, receiving a number of improvements to enhance the pleasurable stay over the years we have owned it, most recently converting to the top floor bedroom, adding balconies offering spectacular views of the estuary, Kingswear and out to sea, past Dartmouth Castle. The property is based in the heart of the town, with parking opposite on a first come first served basis, this being unrestricted out of season. Shops, bars and restaurants are within easy walking distance. All bedrooms and communal areas have flat screen televisions, the bathrooms are well equipped with quality fittings and proper showers! there is free Wi-Fi throughout the building along with gas central heating.

What makes this property unique

When purchasing The Bolthole in 2007, Karen and I recognised immediately that this was the perfect holiday home, we were overwhelmed with the fabulous views and the 'quirky' feel of the property, which is typical of the area, along with it's close proximity to amenities, meaning we generally park the car upon arrival and never touch it again until we leave!