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Gulls Rest - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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A docked boat with a sign reading "Dittisham Ferry" and a pier with people walking.
A waterfront promenade with benches, a dock with boats, and a hill with buildings in the background.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, a TV, and comfortable seating.
A narrow alleyway with a white building, a black metal fence, and flowering plants.
A corner building with a sign reading "White Sails" and a shop window displaying paintings.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Set in the city center, this 3-bedroom cottage accommodates 6 guests and features 2 bathrooms. It includes a patio and terrace for outdoor enjoyment. Explore nearby attractions like Dartmouth Museum and Visit Dartmouth for a taste of local culture.

Highlights

  • Walkable and wonderful

    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near South Devon
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Dartmouth, Devon
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Visit Dartmouth
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Naval College
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Gulls Rest - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Gull's Rest is a charming cottage that has recently been completely renovated and beautifully furnished for a truly comfortable and welcoming holiday year-round. The front deck is a lovely spot for a summer morning coffee, while the log burner is perfect for a cosy winter's evening. Located just behind Market Square you're seconds away from Dartmouth's shops, bars, and restaurants yet in a prime elevated position peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle below. A parking permit is provided.


Accommodation:

A flight of 25 old stone steps from the road takes you up to the private, enclosed front deck.

The front door opens straight into the cosy sitting room with a wood-burning stove, comfortable sofas and armchair, a Smart TV and an EE TV box

Stairs up to the first floor where you will find the light and airy kitchen and dining area, complete with integrated appliances including an oven and hob, fridge freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher and a Nespresso coffee pod machine. The dining area has an extendable dining table that comfortably seats six.

Off the kitchen is a bedroom furnished with adult sized bunk beds with built-in hanging space and access to the tiled family bathroom, which includes a bath with an overhead shower and heated towel rail.

Stairs from the dining area lead up to the second floor, where you will find two other bedrooms and a shower room. The master bedroom - with views over towards town and the market - has a kingsize bed, built-in hanging space, and a chest of drawers. The second bedroom is a twin room with hanging space and storage. There is an additional shower room on this floor, too.

The house has central heating and a wood-burning stove (logs can be purchased locally).


Outside:

At the front of the property is the private enclosed deck made with grey composite material giving a fresh contrasting finish to the traditional mid-terrace building. Garden seating and potted plants make it the perfect bijou spot to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening glass of fizz.

It is possible to stop at the bottom of the steps to unload, and a parking pass is provided for the Mayors Avenue Car Park - a 3-minute walk away.

Please note the flight of stairs up to the property are quite steep and a little uneven.


Parking:

The car park pass provided is valid for the Mayors Avenue Car Park, a 3-minute walk away. The permit does not guarantee a space, and the car park can be very busy during the high season. During Dartmouth Regatta towards the end of August the car park is closed.A parking permit is provided for the Mayors Avenue Car Park, which is a 5-minute walk away. Please note the Parking permits are now only valid in Mayors Avenue Car park between 3pm and 10am between 25th of May and 1st September. During this time guests would have to use the park and ride at the top of the town.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10461064
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dartmouth

Located in Dartmouth, this cottage is in the city centre. Dartmouth Castle and Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cayman Golf and Brixham Harbour. Woodlands Family Theme Park and Churston Station are also worth visiting.
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Dartmouth, Devon

What's nearby

  • South Devon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Visit Dartmouth - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dartmouth Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Royal Naval College - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Dartmouth Golf and Country Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station - 30 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cherub Inn - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Steam Packet Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seale Arms - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulls Rest - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gulls Rest - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gulls Rest - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms on 8 Oct 2026 start from £602, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Gulls Rest - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulls Rest - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulls Rest - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

Located in the heart of Dartmouth, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Visit Dartmouth and Dartmouth Museum. St. Saviour's Church and Royal Naval College are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 25 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return to Dartmouth

Very nice stay. My Grandparents used to have a house in Kingswear so this was a great base to explore the area
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dartmouth music festival

We love Dartmouth and Gulls Rest made the holiday complete.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely little house

Great house in imaculate condition. Lots of steps up to the house and two stair case within the property but no stair gates so bought our own from Argos. But apart from that we had a lovely time and would defo recommend to anyone looking for an easy property for walking straight into town.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gulls Rest review

The property was clean with new modern bathrooms, spacious for our group and in an ideal location. We enjoyed our stay however there are a few touches that would have made it that bit more comfortable. A welcome hamper with some basics such as milk and bread, a washing up cloth/sponge, at least one dishwasher tablet and washing machine tablet and mattress protectors on the beds (a must). I've stayed in numerous holiday rentals where these things are provided and much appreciated especially if you are arriving late in the day/evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

It was OK/mid

On our arrival we were greeted by a melting box of supermarket ice creams at the bottom of the steps up to the house and various dried dog poos so it immediately lost points for curb appeal. After passing a pot of dead plants and two dying potted trees we stepped inside. It initially smelled a bit of drains/poo, masked by strongly perfumed cleaning products/toiletries so we opened the windows to air it. The house itself is in a decent location, and is nice enough but the decor is tired (paint chipped and stained, carpets grubby, etc) and needs a refresh. (It looked much better in the photos.) Whoever's cleaning the property and doing the laundry needs a talking to as it was definitely not spotless and I noticed yellow stains on the clean towels which was off-putting. My son chose to sleep on the bottom bunk in the bunk bed room and there were stains down the wall at the head end that I tried to wipe off - possibly a previous guess spilled a drink from the top bunk? Beds were comfortable, pillows variable, and the kitchen was well equipped. Showers a bit temperamental and no hand soap in the upstairs bathroom so I bought some and left it for the next guests. Tourist information leaflets not immediately visible and were out of date. All in all I felt it was overpriced for a property that was just OK. We absolutely loved Dartmouth but to be honest would probably stay elsewhere if we visited again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely little house

Great house in imaculate condition. Lots of steps up to the house and two stair case within the property but no stair gates so bought our own from Argos. But apart from that we had a lovely time and would defo recommend to anyone looking for an easy property for walking straight into town.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely weekend break

We visited for new year and felt at home as soon as we arrived. Lovely and clean all the expected amenities and comfy sofas. We brought some logs with us and used the wood burner which made it lovely and cosy. Very close to the harbour. The steps outside were not a problem and short walk to the car park, however it was difficult to get a space as was busy. Definitely recommend for a relaxing break.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dartmouth - Gulls Rest

Situation was great very central. Steps not particularly easy to negotiate. Beds very comfortable. Liked the terrace area, good to be able to sit outside.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place in central Dartmouth

Quality place. Very well decorated. Recommend to this to those wishing to experience the Dartmouth area. Close to everything. There are some noisy sea gulls but it’s not a big deal. Just be careful not to follow sat Nav all the time when it takes you down small country lanes. Woodlands and River Dart Country Park are great options if you have kids. And the beaches at Salcombe and Paignton are great options for kids upto 12 years old. The service was good from the team. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely house in the heart of Dartmouth

This is a lovely, comfortable house in the heart of Dartmouth. The house is just a couple of minutes from everything that Dartmouth has to offer. The house comes with a parking permit which means you can park for free in a car park 5 mins away. The house is over 3 levels and up some steps so avoid if you have mobility issues. The living room and kitchen are big, comfortable and nicely decorated. The 3 bedrooms are nicely presented and great for our group of 4 adults. There is also an attractive yard at the front of the house where you can enjoy nice weather. The only downside was that there was only one soap and dishwasher tablets in the property. This meant we needed to go to a shop to stock up on toiletries but there are plenty of shops around the town.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great central location and lovely house

Great central location in Dartmouth - you can walk anywhere from here. Lovely spacious house with 2 bathrooms (ideal with 2 grown up daughters) and an outdoor terrace. Beautifully decorated. Just be aware this is not suitable for anyone with mobility problems - tricky stone steps to reach the house and then 3 floors in the house. Otherwise a perfect choice.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay at Gull’s Rest

Gull’s Rest is in a perfect location in the heart of Dartmouth, which we found to be very convenient. The cottage was very homely and clean with comfortable beds, lovely linen and towels. It provided everything we needed as a family with a well equipped kitchen and we would certainly recommend it to others. We had excellent communication with Dart Valley Cottages and hope to return again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property in a wonderful location

Husband and I enjoyed a comfortable stay at Gulls Rest with our two teenagers. The property was immaculately presented with all the equipment needed to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The beds were perfect for us to have a decent nights sleep. The front terrace was another great space for us to use in the evening. Being so close to the centre of Dartmouth was fantastic and really close to the market, pubs, cafes and shops it just took the pressure off having to go out in the car. We’ll definitely be booking to stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dartmouth central

Great well equipped house very central to Dartmouth with easy access to all local amenities. Parking is made easy with the car park pass provided. Would be more than happy to stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location

Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location! We were worried that it may be a little noisy as it was so close to town, literally a few steps, but it was beautifully quiet. The terrace had the sun on it all day. As it was April it was chilly in the evenings and we made use of the gorgeous log burner. The cottage was excellent and the beds extremely comfortable. Very tastefully decorated, great bathrooms and kitchen and everything you could wish for. We couldn’t fault it!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Good cottage in great location

We have stayed in Dartmouth many times so were familiar with the location of the cottage which does not have parking but is only about 2 mins walk from the main car park. Was a bit of an issue with the living room being on the ground floor with kitchen above but we knew this prior to booking, however trying to get the heating right took a day or so of trying different settings on the radiators as it was boiling upstairs and freezing in the living room. The house was largely clean but the radiator in the top floor bathroom is a towel rail type with loads of rails and it was very dusty as was the outside of the shower tray in the same bathroom but overall it was clean and well equipped. Would benefit from somewhere to store muddy boots but space in the entrance straight into living room is limited. Wouldn't stay again but only due to the layout - no other reason.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Delightful Dartmouth

Very nice place excellent location within short walking distance of the Harbour and Town The house was lovely with all the facilities we needed , clean and comfortable.We would stay there again without hesitation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a gem

A lovely spacious house, centrally located in the centre of town but very quiet. It is furnished to a very high standard and the kitchen is well equipped too. A lovely private patio at the front of the property is a real bonus. There are a number of steps up the front door which are steep which may not be suitable for some but well worth it for the peace and tranquillity.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Bank Holiday break

Gulls Rest had everything we needed for our family stay . Perfectly clean. Great central location. Parking was difficult, but it was Bank Holiday weekend. We will definitely return to Gulls Rest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house in the centre of Dartmouth

A well equipped house. Very clean and comfortable. Right in the heart of Dartmouth with a little supermarket and cafes/pubs/shops on your doorstep. We would definitely stay there again and can highly recommend it. The only possible problem might be the quite steep steps up from the pavement - only a short distance and were no problem for us (in our mid 60s).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Really close to the centre of town and although no parking for the property it is easy to park up and drop off luggage. House itself is well equipped and made for a very comfortable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An excellent base for our stay in Dartmouth

We booked with Dart Valley Cottages again because the quality of the accommodation last year was excellent, but we wanted to be in a more central location in the town, rather than on the hill, and Gulls Rest did not disappoint in any way. The brand new kitchen was light, spacious and very well equipped, the bathrooms were tastefully decorated and the beds were very comfortable. Our two teenage girls thought the wifi was excellent and there was plenty of space for everyone to relax and enjoy our stay there. We were able to unload at the bottom of the steps leading up to the property, and the elevated deck above North Ford Road (only a path really with no vehicular traffic) provided a very private outdoor dining and relaxing space. The property was just a 3 minutes walk to the Quay which was great. The only slight surprise was being able to clearly hear some noise from the adjacent property occasionally, especially on the 2nd floor, but this was not a major problem for us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home

Wonderful stay we would definitely go again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely, cosy holiday cottage

Clean comfortable house in a convenient location. The wood burner is lovely and the bedrooms are really comfortable. It’s a very new let and I think because of this there are a few things lacking in terms of equipment and furnishings. For example there needs to be more plates and cutlery so that you don’t keep running out. Some champagne glasses would be nice. Waste paper baskets in the bedrooms and living room are needed and the bathrooms are missing toilet brushes! This didn’t detract from our stay and we’d definitely book again. Thank you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Christmas Stay 2019

We had a super stay at Gulls Rest, the cottage is centrally located for the town and the parking was easy and a short walk away. The cottage had a well equipped kitchen, a comfortable bed and a great log burner. Dartmouth is a great place for exploring the coastpath and all the ferries across the estuary were handy for getting around without using the car.The cottage has about 25 uneven steps to climb from the street to the front door so may not be suitable for everyone but was no problem for us.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
I have contacted the guest who re the cleanliness and she said it was spotless and she meant to put 5.

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