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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2215 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Kingswear, England
  • Visit Dartmouth
    13 min walk
  • Dartmouth Golf and Country Club
    19 min walk
  • Dartmouth Castle
    7 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    42 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Dartmouth

When you stay at this apartment in Dartmouth, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Dartmouth Museum and Visit Dartmouth. .This apartment is 19 mi (30.6 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Royal Naval College.
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What's nearby

  • Visit Dartmouth - 13 min walk
  • Dartmouth Golf and Country Club - 19 min walk
  • Royal Naval College - 6 min drive
  • Dartmouth Castle - 7 min drive
  • Blackpool Sands - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Paignton Station - 13 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bayard's Cove Fort - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Floating Bridge Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rockfish Takeaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dartmouth Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bushell's Riverside - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Bolthole - Cosy & atmospheric studio, garden, fantastic location!

The Bolthole is a compact cosy detached studio nestled in the valley in the heart of Kingswear just above the River Dart and Waterhead Creek which can be seen from the garden terrace. Perfect location for the coastal path and with no hills to climb the pub, cafe and ferries to Dartmouth are just 5 minutes walk away. Recently developed using carefully selected reclaimed materials mixed with all the modern comforts to complement. It is located in front of The Loft apartment and has a lovely little private garden with some views of the river from the decked area. You can retreat from the hustle and bustle of Dartmouth in the garden and enjoy the evening sun. The idea and inspiration was to create a hidden space to escape to and the perfect base to explore South Devon & Cornwall. The decor has a coastal feel with white washed T&G timber and a hardwood waxed wooden floor reclaimed from marina boards having been weathered for 20 years. The King-size bed has a memory foam mattress and white Egyptian cotton bed linen, we also provide white bath towels and hand towels. There is also tea, coffee, sugar, milk sachets, cooking oil, salt, pepper, handwash, toilet roll and washing up liquid. There is an area to cook in the well equipped kitchenette and a vintage dining table & chairs. Natural light floods in and the garden has afternoon and evening sun accessed via double doors that open to the oak steps and up to the terrace. Free street parking is 5 mins walk away and paid parking is across the road in Dart Haven Marina. Both car and passenger ferries to cross the river are 5 mins walk away, so just park up and most things can be done on foot.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Matthew

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 215 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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The Bolthole - Cosy & atmospheric studio, garden, fantastic location! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snug and Cozy
Fantastic little gem, ideal location for getting a round. Enjoyed getting the ferry to the Food Festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic again
This is the second time we have stayed here for the Dartmouth Regatta, if we race next year we will be back. I made a mistake with my booking but the owner was extremely understanding and we remain here for another lovely evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, bathroom ok as I'm vertically challenged but wouldn't like to be over 6ft as tight fit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter snd I stayed for two nights at this delightful property. The ferry is close by, and it was very easy to find once we’d crossed over from Dartmouth. It was very, very quiet, which we loved and we heard beautiful birdsong in the mornings. Place is cute and cosy, and we had all the amenities we needed. A short walk away is a “general “ shop. And also within quick walking distance are two pubs with great food. The wee private garden was wonderful, as well. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness
SHORT STAY
Tiny; but that is exactly how it is presented on the listing Certainly the most comfortable bed i have slept in staying away from home. It will be my first choice for the next time I stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 night stay in Kingswear
Lovely little place, perfect for our stay. Near to ferries to go to dartmouth znd lots of walks. Pubs and cafes were great too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E., Newcastle, NSW

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy apartment in great location
Small apartment but with every convenience. Easy free parking nearby and good access to ferry into Dartmouth. Only negative was that bathroom was a bit cramped
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely lovely lovely
Love the area, and the property, is small, quirky and perfect for for our long weekend away. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday accommodation
Perfect location and ideal accommodation for our 5 day stay. Had everything we needed, even included toilet rolls, towels, cleaning equipment and teabags etc. Really clean and well kept. We would definitely stay at The Bolthole again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully appointed studio apartment
Very welcoming greeting by Matt the owner. Very tastefully furnished, clean and comfortable studio. We used the nearby marina car park. All the beauty what Dartmouth offers you is on your doorstep. From beautiful river walks, good mix of shops, to nice eateries. Just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris b., Rye E Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness
Bijou
Beautifully presented but Very Small.... the shower room especially is not for the claustrophobic. I loved the toot & chuff of the steam railway situated adjacent, but might not be to everyone's taste. Pretty much all food/drink options are over in Dartmouth, so a ferry ride each way
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and convenient
Great location, 2 min walk from the lower ferry. Small property but cosy with all the appliances you should need and tastefully decorated. Matt was very helpful and responded to emails quickly. Thank you!

8/10 Good

Jillian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well appointed pied a terre
Matt made the whole process very easy, and we had a lovely few days exploring the area. No view from inside the property... but then it never said it had one either ! Recommendations for eating out were spot on. Crackling log fire, good beer and food at the Steam Packet.

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a weekend getaway
We couldn’t have been more happy. Great communication in advance from the owner meant that we found the property and parking really easily. The Bolthole was even better than we expected. Set in a great location, it was spotlessly clean and had everything you need for a short break. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo W., Evesham, UK

Excellent
We had a lovely overnight stay in a beautiful property that is excellently equipped and maintained. Will definitely be back and highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Norman C.

A very nice well appointed property and very cosy .
Very enjoyable stay at the bolthole .we did the stream train to paignton and also visited Torquay and Brixham. Had a lovely meal in the the steam packet on Saturday night. We were however expecting better from view of the river dart from the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Karen brightmore

Small but with everything we needed
It was very well appointed and was ok for our 3nights stay. Not sure we could have coped for a week. The bathroom is very small, my husband had to have the door open whenever he showered or shaved. He is 6' tall and found the doorways too low and cracked his head more then once. We did however enjoy our stay and loved Dartmouth.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kylie P.

Hidden gem
I loved everything about this little place. From its location to all the little comfort touches provided on arrival. Matt was so quick to respond with any query both before and during my stay. I found the bathroom snall but its an extremely functional space. I found cooking in the kitchen area pretty easy. They also have all the utensils you could possibly need. All in all its a great use of space. You can utilise the street parking however it's restricted from 10-3pm. But as I was out every day it saved me the £8 per day parking charge at the marina. I'd definitely recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Chris B.

Compact, comfortable and practical
Cooking is possible but involves different bits of equipment. View is just visible from the terrace, which is a lovely place to sit in the evening sun. The step in the split level floor could do with a white edge to make it more obvious in half light. The whole place is lovely and clean and the bed very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Lovely little chalet with everything you need!
Really enjoyed our stay. The Bolthole has been very well designed to include everything you need for a short trip. The furnishings are of a very high quality and Matthew is quick to respond to any queries. Close to local pubs, the ferry and bus stops too. A little gem!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

keith m.

Perfectly positioned for a stay in Dartmouth!
Lovely place, beautifully decorated and well equipped! Had everything we needed for our weekend getaway. Very cosy and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

Very nice and comfortable 2 night stay.
Nicely decorated, views from the courtyard garden over the river. Kingswear attractive town with two nice pubs and a quick ferry trip to Dartmouth. Free parking a short walk away along the creek. Helpful owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

We loved it! It was perfect for us loved the the cosiness and compactness of it all.,
Loved the place, great location as well. We will be visiting again soon! Everything we needed was there, the place was really well done. Perfect Thankyou 👌
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sabine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes kleines Apartment in Kschönes kleines Apartment ingswear
Schönes kleines Apartment mit teilweise Blick auf den Dart. Nett und gemütlich eingerichtet. Kleine Küche mit allem was man braucht. Schöne Terrasse. Das Bad ist sehr klein. Hätten wir uns etwas größer gewünscht.

8/10 Good

Matthias B.

Klein und fein: Die Schiffskabine
Ja, es ist eine kleine Unterkunft, aber auch nicht kleiner als ein Hotelzimmer. Und hier kann man immerhin noch an Deck gehen - sprich: auf die kleine Terrasse mit Blick auf das wunderschöne Kingswear und den River Dart. Alles da, alles nah: bei der Planung wurde an nahezu alles gedacht: Miniküche ist gut ausgestattet, Stauraum bietet der Bettkasten, sogar für ein kleines Sofa ist noch Platz. Die Matratze könnte etwas dicker sein, aber auch das unterm Strich gepasst.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018