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Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room

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A coastal town with a marina filled with boats.
A room with a TV on a stand, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of a body of water and buildings.
A marina with boats docked, a person walking, and buildings in the background.
A stone fireplace with a multi-fuel stove, a clock, and a small shelf with decorative items.
A view of a harbor with boats, a bench, and a table overlooking the water.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to South Devon

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Kingswear, ENG
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Visit Dartmouth
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Naval College
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Dartmouth Museum and Brixham Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Brixham Harbour and Brixham Marina. Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens and Churston Station are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Kingswear, ENG

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Visit Dartmouth - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dartmouth Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Naval College - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dartmouth Castle - 37 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Newton Abbot Station - 23 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steam Packet Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dartmouth Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seale Arms - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Truly Spectacular Panoramic Views Over R Dart Estuary, Dartmouth from all room located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of South West Coast Path Section 41 Trailhead, Dartmouth Museum and Visit Dartmouth. St. Saviour's Church and Royal Naval College are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breathtaking views

Perfectly equipped cottage. Very clean. Stunning views day and night. Well worth the steps. Can't wait to return. Friendly and attentive owners. We would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for the great review and for your help. My cleaner told me that you left Rose Cottage in an excellent way. I look forward to hearing from you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rose Cottage, Kingswear June 21

The views from the cottage/patio are outstanding. A full view over the river and across to Dartmouth. We felt very comfortable in the cottage and enjoyed the facilities. There are frequent ferries across to Dartmouth with bus conections to Totnes. There are bus conections from Kingswear to Brixham and Paignton and of course there is the steam train to Paignton. We did feel that the condition of accessing the premises could be better explained. The steps were very steep and narrow and slippy when wet. Whilst we were able to negotiate them (I'm 70) this would be most unsuitable for persons with any eyesight/ mobility issues. Also the walks from the ferry area are very steep. We also felt that visitors should be advised which household waste collection will be taking place during their stay i.e. general waste or recycling as these are collected on separate weeks. Communication with Max, the owner is excellent and overall we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2021
Thank you for taking the time to complete your feedback and for the 5 star review. The fact that the access to Rose Cottage from the free on road car parking is via 53 steps is mentioned on the VRBO pages 5 times on the following pages Parking, Amenities, Description - twice, Rooms & Spaces. The exterior photographs also clearly show the location of the cottage on a steep valley side which is where most properties are built on the estuary. Also the VRBO map shows that Rose Cottage is not located on a roadside. Likewise our own website mentions it numerous times as we appreciate that guests may visit that when the receive our receipt. 5 of the 7 neighbours are in their 70's, the other 2 are retired, as are my wife and I in our 70's. Thank you for telling me about the steps which are rough finished and embedded with sharp stone chippings to ensure great grip. When I next visit I will spray them with algae killer. We ask guests to leave their waste in a seagull proof sack tied to a pole at the top of the steps each week. Our cleaner removes it on recycling weeks. Because the council has a poor, not regular service we do it that way because then we know that it will be removed. All the details are on the top of the kitchen swing bin and our Welcome Book. We try and keep things simple as we appreciate that guests don't want to move other guests refuse and our cleaner is to old to carry a sack of refuse up the steps.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, location

Rose cottage

Firstly the cottage is on the topmost road in Kingswear. Long hard walk upto cottage. There is no sign on the road to where Rose cottage is so took a while to find it. Although the owner stated 53 steps down we never thought they would be so steep and try carrying suitcases etc with self catering baggage, so difficult. The light didn’t work on the stairs and on the first night there my husband tripped in the dark. Yes the view is lovely and cottage well equipped and clean but sadly that was spoilt for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views

What an amazing place to stay, spotlessly clean, good parking, and the views are amazing. Would definitely recommend. Thank you Max
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2021
Geoff was a perfect guest from start to finish and gave me helpful feedback, please stay at Rose Cottage again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent holiday cottage

Enjoyable week. Plenty of exercise walking coastal path. Location of cottage is such that you need to be prepared to climb a few hills and steps!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rooms with a view!

Location location location, could not be better (if you're ok with steps), view across to Dartmouth stunning, watching the comings and goings on the water plus a steam train! What more could you ask for?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous views and location - steps keep you fit!!

The views from the cottage are even better than the photos. We wanted to get away and just relax and look at a lovely view, and so Rose Cottage was ideal. You can pull the 2 armchairs up to the window and watch the weather change - fabulous. The cottage was well equipped and comfortable for the 2 of us. We were happy to bring our own bedding and towels as we felt the property was reasonably priced to allow for that. In summer the patio must be great too (it was pretty cold and wet during our stay) . We preferred being on the Kingswear side and it's so easy to get the little passenger or car ferry across to Dartmouth whenever it's needed. The coastal walk between Kingswear and Brixham is really spectacular. Many other visitors seem to have mentioned the steps down to the property. They were not a problem for us (a good workout) but you do have to be relatively fit/mobile as the are very steep and a bit uneven, but that is clearly stated in the owners information. We would definitely visit again and have already recommended the cottage to several friends.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Suzsi was a great guest from beginning to end
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy cottage with amazing views!

Steps....there are quite a few steps!! However, the cottage is situated in a location offering absolutely stunning views across the river to Dartmouth. The cottage is very well equipped and in an extremely quiet location. Parking is easy at the top of the steps and we hardly used the car during our week stay as we found plenty to do whether it be a trip on a steam train - station below - or a trip across the river via one of the 3 ferries. The harbour paddle steamer and steam train to Paignton trips are a must! Dartmouth offers a good variation of shops and eateries too. A very enjoyable stay and would recommend the cottage to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rose Cottage

A beautiful place to stay in Dartmouth. Views from the cottage were stunning, even if it rained. Rose cottage itself was very clean and had absolutely everything you could need. The neighbours were delightful and very helpful. Lots of gorgeous coastline and countryside to explore. The steps and slopes may be a challenge for some but I think it just adds to the charm of the area. We had a lovely week and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Kingswear

A great little cottage, with spectacular views toward Dartmouth. It was cosy for us with two little ones, and the steps are a challenge, but worth the extra effort. A great area with friendly neighbours. Thank you to Max for your kind communications.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful break

Stunning views across the estuary and a comfortable, thoughtfully equipped cottage with a flower filled terrace in this fascinating part of South Devon. The exceptionally steep steps would be hard for people with tricky feet or hips or anyone carrying young children but the view is truly worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dartmouth

Stunning views from the cottage, need to be fairly fit, there are lots of steps and hills to contend with. Cottage small but comfortable and well kitted out. Definitely recommend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage with excellent views

Very well appointed cottage with spectacular views, which more than make up for the steep hills in Kingswear and steps to the property . Can thoroughly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

An absolute gem

We had a fantastic week here with our two little boys, loads of things to do for the whole family the boys especially enjoyed of the steam train going down the valley.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

An amazing place to stay.

Well equipped cottage, beautiful view,always something to watch day and night on the river. Steps would be a problem if you were elderly. Good central position for visiting local areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Janet, I look forward to you returning. I am 68 and the 53 steps keep me fit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

Wonderful views, always something happening. Clean, tidy, well equipped & comfortable. Bit chilly but then we did arrive with the snow. Log burner was nice touch though.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

I've never liked a view more

Rose Cottage is well up there among the best holiday homes we've rented and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. The house itself is impeccable and the communication with the owners rapid and reliable. But the main thing is the view: it's hard to capture in pictures just how fine it is, and to have that view every morning and return to it each evening was something special. If you're touring the many beauties of south/central Devon, the charm of this location easily makes up for the few extra minutes' driving time. The National Trust's Coleton Fishacre estate, walkable or a short drive away, is idyllic (better than many of their more famous properties) and the many local walks along river or coast are also exceptional. This is a lovely corner of the world, so much so that the many local attractions, like steam trains and river cruises, seem almost superfluous.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
A first class visitor from beginning to end, thank you for staying at Rose Cottage.
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8/10 Good

Well wolrth

A lovely comfortable cottage and well appointed. The view more than makes up for the 53 steps up to the road. It takes a couple of days to get used to them and build up some stamina but they are do-able. The double bed in the main bedroom is very comfortable, which is not always so in holiday cottages. Would recommend it to anyone, as long you are fit. A brilliant base to tour Devon and go into Cornwall.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent

We stayed for a week and where not disappointed. It's a lovely cottage with stunning views. Lovelly walks and great pubs close by. The cottage had everything we required and was very cosy.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Great guests from booking to leaving, thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable cottage with a beautiful view.

Very Comfortable with all necessary appliances. The view was wonderful especially at night. Lovely walks. The steam train a definite attraction. The regular ferry very good. We only used the car once during our stay which in its self was a bonus. Really enjoyable relaxing holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Hi Valerie Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for being such a great guest from beginning to end, I look forward to hearing from you again. Regards Max
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10/10 Excellent

Location Location Location!

Just got back from a weeks stay at this little gem of a property. The owners should be proud of the cleanliness & upkeep of this beautiful cottage. From the initial contact to the day we arrived Max made the experience a pleasure. After a chance meeting the day we arrived we found Max & Jill to be both friendly & welcoming. As to the cottage itself, where do I start, breath-taking views of Dartmouth & the busy river. The pictures simply do not do the views justice. Everything you could need for a quiet break. Had lovely meals in The Rockfish Restaurant & The Floating Bridge Pub. The only downside to the location is the steep banks & steps that need traversing but I suppose you need to climb to be rewarded with the spectacular views. On the whole the glorious weather was a bonus to a relaxing enjoyable week. Highly recommended. Thank you Max & Jill.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Looking after perfect guests is easy and they were both a pleasure to help, we look forward to them returning, thank you for staying at Rose Cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

What a find. The most magnificent location.

When we arrived after a long drive we found the place easily with helpful instructions provided. As soon as we descended the steps to the cottage and saw the magnificent view over towards Dartmouth we were on HOLIDAY. The cottage itself is well laid out, clean and equipped offering all we needed for a comfortable stay. Being located high up on the headland gives great views but also means going up and down steep hills to get to the ferry to Dartmouth, We are keen walkers and the South West Coastal path is right on the doorstep. It was great fun to be able to catch the ferry and many boat trips available. Rockfish restaurant was quirky and fish really fresh. Great selection of individual shops in Dartmouth. I would recommend the property to anyone fit and able..By the way great neighbours.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Jeremy was a 1st Class Guest from making an enquiry, onwards. We look forward to hearing from you and your friends in the future.
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8/10 Good

Stunning

The view was really breathtaking - those steps down were worth it. Compact but very well equipped, comfortable cottage and perfect for me with my 3 kids. We had a lovely chilled stay. It was lovely that the owner, max called day after arrived to check all well- nice touch. Thank you so much max.
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10/10 Excellent

Wow What a View

Had a lovely stay in this wonderful cottage. Very well maintained and clean. Owner was very helpful when we had a problem with the toilet cistern by sending a plumber while we were out. If they could only install a chair lift it would be even more perfect!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Perfect guests from Booking to Leaving, I look forward to hearing from them again.
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10/10 Excellent

A Lovely little hideaway!

We stayed at Rose Cottage for a week and were totally blown away by the views on arrival. Smashing little cottage. Everything you need, really cosy and warm. Cleanest cottage we have ever stayed in. The owner gave us a courtesy call to make sure that all was OK, which we really appreciated. An added bonus for us was the stream train passing below several times a day. Loved the sound it made, felt very nostalgic. Had a great break for a reasonable price. The only challenging aspect of the holiday was climbing up and down the steep steps, of which we were warned. But to get those views - it was worth it!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Julia was a perfect guest from first enquiry to leaving, we look forward to hearing from her again. It always great to receive such feedback because it makes it all worthwhile, thank you.
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