




What guests love
“The views over Dartmouth harbour were lovely, day & night.”
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What guests love
“The views over Dartmouth harbour were lovely, day & night.”
Spyglass
8.0•Very good
3 reviews
•Dartmouth, Devon
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathroom
- Pets allowed
- 4 People
- WiFi
- Entire apartment
Ocean view
Enjoy the view of the sea.
Ocean view
Enjoy the view of the sea.
An unusual, reverse-level property near to the heart of Dartmouth, with superb 180 degree views across the river, towards Dartmouth Castle and out to sea, Spyglass is a charming former sail loft, maintaining its naval character throughout.
This quirky cosy property sleeps four and would be suited to a couple or small family wanting to enjoy exploring the South Devon coast and AONB.
Spyglass is approached via 32 steps up, which form part of a public footpath, enter the property at ground-floor level and find two bedrooms; the 'Captain's Bedroom', a double bedroom with feature wooden panelling, a wall-mounted electric heater and subtle nods to the nautical theme, and the 'Crew's bedroom', a twin room with fitted wardrobe and electric heater. The recently refurbished shower room has a large, slightly elevated electric shower, where you can start each day with a refreshing rinse.
Head upstairs to find a wonderful open-plan living space, which does have limited head height in places.
The space has exposed floorboards and a cosy woodburning stove, while four wonderful Velux roof windows add a bright and spacious feeling to the room.
Relax on the sofa and enjoy a book from the window shelf, or enjoy flicking through the TV to find your favourite show, or just simply admire your incredible view.
The extendable dining table is a great space to enjoy meals together, prepared in the compact but well-equipped kitchen, with a fridge and dual microwave that doubles up as an oven and grill.
Outside, there is a roof terrace with a table and seating, which you must take advantage of and soak up those sea views.
The bustling town of Dartmouth is known for its Royal Regatta and Naval College and is steeped in history and unique architecture.
Find a selection of boutique shops, fantastic restaurants, art galleries and plenty of local events taking place in this popular tourist destination, all within short walking distance of the property.
Cyclists and walkers will be spoilt for choice with trails they can join nearby, including the South West Coast Path and the Dart Valley Trail, as well as walks along the River Dart, visiting attractions like the Dartmouth Museum and 15th century castle, while the closest beach, Sugary Cove, is less than a mile away.
Enjoy a trip along the Dartmouth Steam Railway towards Paignton, or hop on a ferry and discover the village of Kingswear, where you can see its castle and the National Trust's Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens, along with the fishing town of Brixham, with its picturesque harbour, sandy beach, Berry Head peninsula and national nature reserve, offering walkers some incredible coastal views.Venture south from Dartmouth towards the South Devon AONB and discover the market town of Totnes, with its Norman motte & bailey castle, museum and farm of rare breads, which makes for a lovely family-friendly day out, while the South West Coast will bring you to a host of glorious sandy beaches and charming hidden coves in Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Bantham, as well as the dramatic cliffs at Bolberry Down.
With incredible scenery and plenty of things to do from your doorstep, Spyglass is a fantastic retreat within a couple of minutes walk of the heart of Dartmouth.
This quirky cosy property sleeps four and would be suited to a couple or small family wanting to enjoy exploring the South Devon coast and AONB.
Spyglass is approached via 32 steps up, which form part of a public footpath, enter the property at ground-floor level and find two bedrooms; the 'Captain's Bedroom', a double bedroom with feature wooden panelling, a wall-mounted electric heater and subtle nods to the nautical theme, and the 'Crew's bedroom', a twin room with fitted wardrobe and electric heater. The recently refurbished shower room has a large, slightly elevated electric shower, where you can start each day with a refreshing rinse.
Head upstairs to find a wonderful open-plan living space, which does have limited head height in places.
The space has exposed floorboards and a cosy woodburning stove, while four wonderful Velux roof windows add a bright and spacious feeling to the room.
Relax on the sofa and enjoy a book from the window shelf, or enjoy flicking through the TV to find your favourite show, or just simply admire your incredible view.
The extendable dining table is a great space to enjoy meals together, prepared in the compact but well-equipped kitchen, with a fridge and dual microwave that doubles up as an oven and grill.
Outside, there is a roof terrace with a table and seating, which you must take advantage of and soak up those sea views.
The bustling town of Dartmouth is known for its Royal Regatta and Naval College and is steeped in history and unique architecture.
Find a selection of boutique shops, fantastic restaurants, art galleries and plenty of local events taking place in this popular tourist destination, all within short walking distance of the property.
Cyclists and walkers will be spoilt for choice with trails they can join nearby, including the South West Coast Path and the Dart Valley Trail, as well as walks along the River Dart, visiting attractions like the Dartmouth Museum and 15th century castle, while the closest beach, Sugary Cove, is less than a mile away.
Enjoy a trip along the Dartmouth Steam Railway towards Paignton, or hop on a ferry and discover the village of Kingswear, where you can see its castle and the National Trust's Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens, along with the fishing town of Brixham, with its picturesque harbour, sandy beach, Berry Head peninsula and national nature reserve, offering walkers some incredible coastal views.Venture south from Dartmouth towards the South Devon AONB and discover the market town of Totnes, with its Norman motte & bailey castle, museum and farm of rare breads, which makes for a lovely family-friendly day out, while the South West Coast will bring you to a host of glorious sandy beaches and charming hidden coves in Salcombe, Kingsbridge and Bantham, as well as the dramatic cliffs at Bolberry Down.
With incredible scenery and plenty of things to do from your doorstep, Spyglass is a fantastic retreat within a couple of minutes walk of the heart of Dartmouth.
Spyglass is a charming and unusual property, located in Dartmouth, Devon. the reverse-level accommodation has two bedrooms, a double and a twin, serviced by a shower room, sleeping four guests. The property also has a large, open-plan living area with kitchen, dining room, sitting room and woodburning stove. Outside is a rooftop terrace with furniture and a barbecue, as well as fantastic views. Spyglass is a wonderful retreat close to the River Dart and the South Devon coast.
Please note that as the property is accessed up 32 external steps it is not suitable for families with babies or small children or the infirm Suitable family accommodation as 2 + 2 - cosy for 4 adultsPet FriendlyNOTE - No parking at the property - seasonal parking nearby, please see below - parking permit supplied (car park is approximately 5-10 minute walk from the apartment). Please note that the Mayors Avenue car park is closed for the Regatta Week.Between 1st October - 30th April there is unrestricted parking close to the property on Newcomen Rd. This is on a first come first served basis.Between 1st May - 30th September there is parking close to the property on Newcomen Rd. This is limited to 2 hours and on a first come, first served basis.Please note-kindling, fire lighters and logs are not provided for the log burner, these can easily be bought from supermarkets at the top of town.Strictly No Smoking
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- Check-in: From 15:00
- Check-out: Until 10:00
- Pets allowed

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