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Outstanding retro family home
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8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 120 sq m
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Dartmouth, Devon
- Place, Royal Naval College6 min walk
- Place, Visit Dartmouth11 min walk
- Place, Blackpool Sands5 min drive
- Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)54 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
1st Bedroom
1 King Bed
2nd Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Family Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
shower room
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Outstanding retro family home
Kessel House is a large, central Dartmouth family townhouse which has been beautifully restored for hosting the perfect holiday for families and couples alike. Modern touches complement the pristine 1920s time-capsule theme. Three large bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living rooms, a grassy garden and off-street parking. Just a few minutes' walk to Dartmouth's riverside and tree-lined embankment – with its diverse cafés and restaurants, independent shops, and snug, age-old inns.
Accommodation:
The front door of this very traditional-looking town house opens to the first-floor hallway which sets the tone for the property - a modern space with solid wood floors and fun film memorabilia.
Off the main hall is the first of the two living rooms, playfully known as the 'Cocktail Room' (in a Gatsby-esque 1920s style) with two comfortable sofas, an easy chair and a tall cocktail cabinet. It's the perfect spot for evening drinks. There is also a cleverly-hidden TV in one of the cabinets.
The master bedroom on the first floor has a kingsize bed and includes a TV and DVD player. The second bedroom has twin beds.
The first bathroom is just off the first-floor landing - a shower room with heated towel rail.
Upstairs to the second floor where there's the third bedroom featuring a kingsize bed. There's also the family bathroom with a bath and a separate shower cubicle and electric towel rail.
The ground-floor kitchen diner is a light and airy room that looks out over the back garden, with a serving hatch through to the second living room. It's a great social space where the whole family can get together, relax, prepare food and eat together.
The kitchen itself is very well equipped with a dishwasher, fridge-freezer as well as a modern gas range. The combination of old and new runs through the shaker-style design, with wooden worktops playing against the feature butler sink with traditional carved wooden housing.
A small utility cupboard by the back door is where you'll find the washer-dryer. A stable door gives access to the grassy garden and the parking bay.
Through the kitchen is the second living room which continues the light and airy feel with a large serving hatch between the two spaces - furnished with a comfortable leather sofa and armchair, coffee table, TV, and log-effect electric fire.
Outside:
To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden with a large flat lawn area. Outdoor garden furniture makes it the ideal spot for al fresco dining or an evening glass of fizz
Please note that there are a couple of stone steps down from the back door which might pose a fall hazard for small children.
Parking:
There is parking allocated at the rear of the property for one car and an additional limited on-street parking nearby.
Accommodation:
The front door of this very traditional-looking town house opens to the first-floor hallway which sets the tone for the property - a modern space with solid wood floors and fun film memorabilia.
Off the main hall is the first of the two living rooms, playfully known as the 'Cocktail Room' (in a Gatsby-esque 1920s style) with two comfortable sofas, an easy chair and a tall cocktail cabinet. It's the perfect spot for evening drinks. There is also a cleverly-hidden TV in one of the cabinets.
The master bedroom on the first floor has a kingsize bed and includes a TV and DVD player. The second bedroom has twin beds.
The first bathroom is just off the first-floor landing - a shower room with heated towel rail.
Upstairs to the second floor where there's the third bedroom featuring a kingsize bed. There's also the family bathroom with a bath and a separate shower cubicle and electric towel rail.
The ground-floor kitchen diner is a light and airy room that looks out over the back garden, with a serving hatch through to the second living room. It's a great social space where the whole family can get together, relax, prepare food and eat together.
The kitchen itself is very well equipped with a dishwasher, fridge-freezer as well as a modern gas range. The combination of old and new runs through the shaker-style design, with wooden worktops playing against the feature butler sink with traditional carved wooden housing.
A small utility cupboard by the back door is where you'll find the washer-dryer. A stable door gives access to the grassy garden and the parking bay.
Through the kitchen is the second living room which continues the light and airy feel with a large serving hatch between the two spaces - furnished with a comfortable leather sofa and armchair, coffee table, TV, and log-effect electric fire.
Outside:
To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden with a large flat lawn area. Outdoor garden furniture makes it the ideal spot for al fresco dining or an evening glass of fizz
Please note that there are a couple of stone steps down from the back door which might pose a fall hazard for small children.
Parking:
There is parking allocated at the rear of the property for one car and an additional limited on-street parking nearby.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
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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 holiday home is in the city centre. Dartmoor National Park and South Devon reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens and Woodlands Family Theme Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newton Abbot Racecourse or Torquay United FC.

Dartmouth, Devon
What's nearby
- Royal Naval College - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Dartmouth Golf and Country Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Visit Dartmouth - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Dartmouth Castle - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
- Blackpool Sands - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Crab & Bucket - 11 min walk
- The Dolphin - 9 min walk
- Seale Arms - 9 min walk
- Dartmouth Arms - 13 min walk
- Bushell's Riverside - 13 min walk
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